Quiltmaker's Blog Tour- 100 Blocks Vol. 4 & a Giveaway

Hello!! 

I am so excited to be part of Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks issue! These issues are always filled with so much creativity and inspiration....I want to make everything I see!

I went through a few different variations of my block before the finished product which is below. I played with the blocks layout, along with some different fabric choices. 

B Squared

 

Here is the first draft of the block. I started with all solid fabrics, which I love to use! Some of the new patterns that I am working on are geared specifically for solids....and I love how they are turning out! 

But, I wanted a little more oomph (that's a word, right?!) so I changed the center of the block to give that extra bit I thought it needed.

I love how this block can go so many different directions with the layout. Sashing and borders can change things so much! I put together some different layout options for the block for you to see the many ways this block could go. 

The first layouts are without sashing but some of them have an added border-

 

 

Or, by adding sashing either vertically, horizontally, or both....

Quiltmaker is giving away lots of great stuff during this blog tour. Make sure you stop by Quilty Pleasures to get in on all the fun & giveaways! If you would like to throw your name in the hat to win a copy of 100 Blocks Volume 4 leave me a comment. You can tell me anything in the comments...Do you have a favorite layout? Do you like to use sashing in your quilts? Do you like long walks on the beach? What's your favorite season? Mayo or miracle whip? I love to hear from you!! I will draw the winner and email them on Monday, November 14th. But, if you are not the lucky winner you can always pick up a copy when it hits quilt shops November 15th.

If you are new here thanks so much for stopping by! We are working on lots of new patterns and a fun holiday project with a tutorial that will be posted on the blog soon. You can like our facebook page to be the first to know!

Have a Great Day & Happy Creating!

 

 

 

 

 

Comments

[Jessica]

Your block looks fantastic as a whole design!
I like putting blocks on point, I love walking on the beach, probably mayo, LOL!
Thanks for the chance to win a copy!

[michele]

Your block had lots of possibilities; thanks for showing so many of them. And no triangles- yeah!

[Joyce Mitchell]

Love the block. Thanks for showing some different setting ideas. This would work with some bright Christmas fabrics - my favorite season. Thanks for the chance to win.

[donna]

Great block. Congratulations! I love to watch the look of a quilt change by using different block placements.

[Lee]

Congrats on a wonderful block! so many possibilities which is what I like in blocks! thanks!

[Donna R. Shelby,nc]

I love the scrappy layout, i have had eq7 since it came out but dont understand it all but Dukes Mayo is the only way to go..lol......happy quilting

[LouAnn]

I love the way your block looks so different by switching up the color layouts! Thanks for the chance to win!

[Martina]

What a lovely block! I love especially the scrappy version without large border. Really cute!

[Dee]

Thank you for showing so many option! I think I have the perfect fabric multiplying in my sewing stash for this block. Prefect for the grandaughter.

[Lisa Marie]

Your block is wonderful and I love that you showed the color and layout options. I make quilts as high school graduation gifts and make them in the college colors for the school the student will attend. Sometimes it's hard to find patterns that really shine in a two color quilt (or two colors and a background). Your two color layouts are perfect! And the block has a modern feel to it -- perfect for a teenager. Thanks for the inspiration!

[Cathy B]

I like the first block you showed best. All the settings are wonderful. I like using sashing. Thanks for the chance to win a copy of the magazine. Hugs.

[KT]

Love seeing all the different ways of setting your block, as well as different color options. Thanks for sharing!

[Julie]

Love your scrappy version with the four patch sashing. Terrific block.

[Kris S]

I definitely like sashing with cornerstones. Congratulations on being chosen and thanks for sharing in the giveaway.

[Sandra Visser]

So many colors so many setting options. Grats for being selected.

[SewLindaAnn]

Love the pictures of possibilities and liked you on Facebook to get updates. Hellman's Mayo for me:)

[Catia in Italy]

I like bright colors and your block is perfect for a scrap quilt

[kathy h]

I like sashing if I am using embroidered blocks or statement blocks but no sashing usually with pieced blocks.I like the secondary designs that appear when they are placed together without sashing.

[roseann]

Thanks for sharing the evolutionary process for creating your block.

[Michelle B]

Too far to the beach (hundreds of miles!) but on the rare occasions I get there I do love to walk on the beach. It's only Best Foods for me even though there IS a small jar of that other stuff in my fridge. It's left over from my uneducated grandchildren this past summer! Actually, I think it's a genetic thing as their Grandfather likes it. I think your block would make a great kids quilt done in scrappy bright colors.

[Kathy]

I can see this block done in bright batik fabrics!! Yummy. Thanks for the chance to win!

[Sally King]

Hi from Sunny San Diego (Fallbrook). Except today is is raining. lol
Love your block!!!
SallyKingemail@gmail.com

[Debby Patz]

Has to be Mayo. I almost always use sashing. and I love the fresh look of your block! Please enter me in the draw. Keep the Miracle Whip.

[Debbie R.]

I am planning on doing a sampler quilt from the magazine. Your block will be a fantastic addition

[Julie Shirley]

It's a beautiful day in the Midwest--perfect for an outdoor walk (unfortunately, no eaches!). I love your block and the use of solids--it's perfect to use for quilts for youngsters or teens--quite modern looking! Thanks for the chance to win 100 Blocks!

[Lori S]

Thanks for sharing your process and all those options. Very educational. A little change sure goes a long way. Thanks for the chance to win!

[Jocelyn]

Love your block! I do like to use sashing on my quilts, and I've started using white more often, as I think it really adds pop to the quilt. I have so enjoyed the previous issues of 100 Blocks. And this one looks just as great! Thanks for the giveaway.

[Glenna Reynolds]

Love your block. Congrats for having your block chosen!

[Kristen]

Thanks for the chance to win. I was lucky enough to win one of the Volume 3 giveaways when it came out, and I'm hoping to continue my lucky streak with Volume 4!

[Michelle Harrison]

I wondered if your block could be arranged to make an interlocking chain border...It has a lot of possibility.

[Lee Ann L.]

I'm loving the multi-colored layouts!

As for sashing, it depends. I rather not do sashing; but, my last quilt top needed sashing to showcase the various blocks I made -- make them pop!

I love long walks on the beach. I'm an ocean girl -- I'm happiest being on the beach.

My favorite season has to be summer because I can go swimming! LOL. :-)

Miracle Whip is my choice.

Thank you for a chance to win! :-)

[Carol Schlabach]

Wow, I love all the different ways to put this block together! It really changes the look every time!

[Sandra Timmons]

All of your layouts are great. I would make a B Squared quilt in blue, my favorite color, with sashing. I would then take a long walk on the beach and would enjoy chicken with a waldorf salad mixed with Mayo. Of course, this would happen in the summertime.

Have enjoyed all of the wonderful blocks on this tour. Been fun and I really want to quilt now.

Sandi T.

[tammy k.]

i really enjoyed your post and seeing how you went through the design process. i do a little of that too. i have ideas tacked up all over my sewing room, and jot down notes on scraps of paper when i thing of things.

[Carrie P.]

Cool block! I like it done in the solids. They seem to be pretty popular now.
I don't do mayo or miracle whip. I will use mayo in recipes but to put it on a sandwich,nope.

[Karen W.]

I love your block and the layout with wide shashing and single cornerstones. Thanks for the chance to win.

[Mary Flynn]

Mayo for sure! Walks on the beach are rare....however, love the feeling of sand in my toes!

[JOFRID S. SÆVERÅS]

I love your block and layout. Hugs Jofrid

[Linda]

I can't believe there could be so many different types of layout for one block in a quilt just by changing colours etc. Makes it so much more interesting now looking at a block.
Thank you

[Candy Soehren]

Thanks for jump starting my creative ideas with your suggestions for different layouts. Now to choose some fabrics for a quilt!

[natio radison]

ooh,you touched a nerve with Kona. The potential of this fabric is fantastic to me..sky's the limit..you obviously share that enjoyment for colour in your block and there really is something exciting taking place with the simple solid colour blocks..it has roots in the past..I am thinking the Amish have seen it and where it can go is up to us all.

[nel fraker]

I enjoy looking at new things-it gets my creative juices flowing. An idea starts and won't let go until I have put it on paper and started to decide what fabric colors I am going to use. Sometimes I have just the right thing in my stash (which makes my husband happy) or I have to go on the hunt for just the right ones.

[Mary W]

Great block. Very modern Would love to win a copy of magazine.

[Scarlette Hobbs]

i love blog tours, you meet so many nice people like you. thanks for the block inspiration. Hellman's is it for me. i'll keep watching for the tutorial.

[Marlene @ KISSed Quilts]

Fun to play with the layouts! Do you use EQ?
I was a Best Foods diehard, but generally use Vegenaise these days ;-)

[Gretchen]

I love your great modern quilt block! There are so many possibilities with this block. I like quilts without big borders and most of my quilts lately are borderless.

[Judy]

I enjoy seeing all the different possibilities with just one quilt block. Thank you for sharing them.

[Susan Wheatley]

You certainly nailed the "oommph" factor! Great job!!!!!

[arlette]

Your blocks are so colored :)..., I love walking on the beach, I don't really like the sun and the heat you get there though

[Sherry Denton]

What a fun block. I love the layout where the blocks meet making a 4-patch.

[Jennifer]

It's been so much fun wondering around the blog-isphere looking at all the wonderful blocks! Thanks for the chance to win!

P.S. Mayo - always! ;-)

[Joanna]

I especially like cornerstones in the sashing. There are lots of possibilities in the layout with your block. Very nice.

[Karyn]

Thank you for showing so many different layout options! That always makes such a difference to me instead of just seeing 1 block and trying to imagine what it would look like duplicated, turned, on-point, sashed, different colors....you know :o)

Congrats on being in the 100!

[Gill]

I love your block in the blue colourway!
I like walking on the beach in the winter when there is no one around!

[Sallie]

I usually include sashing in my quilts, but it depends. Thanks for the giveaway!

[Stephanie Matz]

This is a cute block and very versatile! I think I was drawn particularly to the multicolored versions because they reminded me of tinkertoys!! I could see doing a version like that for my grandson. Congratulations.

[LoriL]

Simplicity. And I like it. That is how I describe your block. Add a simple sashing and you have a great look for a quilt. Even a beginner can make your block. Would love to win a copy of the magazine. Thanks

[Rose]

Mircle whip for sure. And not winter, spring is the best.

[Linda in Calif.]

Mayo! Unless it's for deviled eggs - then Miracle Whip! Personally I've just in love with your first block,(plain with white and grey.) That block just does it for me!! And I don't even like grey. What up with that? I just love it though. Thanks for creating the block, and Congrats on being featured in the 100 blocks. (ps - I really, I mean really, really want to win!)

[Stitches]

looks like a lot of fun to play with this block, so many changes can be made

[Dona Reynolds]

Had to say Mayo because it was too funny when I read that. Love your block and your layouts. Thank you!

[LizA.]

Cool block--I love the bold, graphic look of it.

[Kathy O in GA]

I love the graphic look of your block, and that you have shown so many ideas for it as a completed quilt...I don't usually take the time to think of the variations, one of the reasons I love the blog tour - opens me up to thinking and playing!

[Leanne]

It's so much fun to see how a block seems to change when sashing is added. It might be interesting to see how your block looks set on point too.

[Michelle M]

Love your block! I've been into gray backgrounds lately, this will be a perfect block for that. And definitely Best Foods!! (Sorry to all you Mircle Whip lovers).

[Marilee Kline]

I didn't see a layout on point. I love the mock up with sparkly, bright colors on white. Of coarse, walks on the beach and Best Foods Mayo. I'm still looking for the BESt choc chip cookie recipe that I don't have to weigh the flour.

[Jo Anne]

Love you block.

[Linda E in AZ]

Thanks for showing us all of your various options. It's always inspiring to see how others approach ideas.

[Kaye M.]

I enjoyed seeing all the different settings for your block, there are so many great options. I think my favorite is the pink and green block with no sashing.

[Jill]

Wow! Each block is better than the last. I can't wait to get my copy of Volume 4.

[Kate]

Very nice block, a fun modern option to go with the other types in the magazine. Such a great issue so far. Thanks much!

[MaryBeth]

I love blocks that look good when placed on point. I think they have a lot more pop.

[Anne Sidell]

I love your block... it's modern and bright and easy piecing. Great design - thanks!

[Judy]

That is a very interesting block. I like the way the look changes with the different fabrics and layout.

[Patti]

Great block. You provide a lot of ideas showing how different a quilt can look with different layouts. And it is Mayo for me unless I am making potato salad, then Miracle Whip. Thanks for the chance to win.

[Linda Egge]

It was fun looking at all the various settings and colors. Isn't it great the way a block can look so differently just by changing up the colors and settings.
The settings with sashings and cornerstones always catch my eye.
Linda in Southern Illinois

[Barbara Huston]

Miracle Whip!

[Donna Keating from N. TX]

So graphic and classy is your block.

[Sherry Caldwell]

The possibilities are endless for this block. I love it.

[Mary]

This is my first time to your blog. I enjoyed looking around. I love your quilt called "The Twist".
I love autumn and wish it would last longer!

[annie]

Congratulations on making THE 100!! I'd love to win one.
I'm working on a tree of life, a real tree is being used as the model. it will have hundreds of leaves appliqued onto the branches.
~a

[Robyn Brown]

Sashing or not? That depends on the pattern. Love walks on the beach but not pina colada's LOL!! And I'd probably choose mayo over miracle whip.;0)

[LJ Meyers]

What a versatile block and loved that you showed so many different layouts. Congrats on getting into 100 Blocks. I prefer mayo. Have a great day.

[Celine]

This is such a versatile block. I love how the quilts come out differently in the different settings you have shown! So many possibilities, so little time...

[Jeanne]

Really like your fun, bright happy block and all the different ways to use it. Would love to win the magazine so I can make it.

[Janis T]

Yes, I love beach walks, the beach is just outside my front door. I currently love sashings and I love your block! It's a must do for me.

[Becky in Georgia]

I love walking my dog during Fall when the leaves are changing color. Thanks so much for sharing your block! I can see it in scrappy fabrics.

[Sherri G]

I do believe it's my first visit to your blog. I think this block in bright colors is absolutely perfect for kid's quilts. I'm always looking for great designs.

[Cindi C]

I love your block! The fabrics that you used are Great! Congrats on being in the 100 Block issue!

[Rachel B]

strangely enough i like your block with prints instead of solids. not sure about sashing.

[Krist Van Os]

I really like to looks of the last one....and Mayo is the way to go

[Shirley Albertson Owens (sao)]

Congrats on having your block chosen for the book. I loved your SUGGESTIONS for topics to comment about! I like to use scrappy designs - with sashings - and I like MAYO! :)

sao in Midlothian, VA
drsaowens@gmail.com

[Jacque]

Teehee! Love the choices....now first, I love scrappy pieced or applique blocks, I do love being at the beach, I'm crazy about lattice or sashings with different color intersections, and last but *not* least....Dukes Mayo is the only kind my family will let me buy!! LOL

[Linda in PA]

I like your block. Thanks for all the different layouts and for a chance to win a copy of this magazine.

[Jill M in Ohio]

Love that block! Very modern!! :)

[Mary Jo]

I love the colors and the setting in the very first picture at the top of the page!

[Tamsyn]

Beautiful block! I like the first versions the best. Sashing sometimes yes, sometimes no, I let the blocks speak to me. Beach walking with shoes in the winter, fall, and spring. Sometimes mayo, sometimes Miracle Whip. Seasons in order of preference Winter, Fall, spring, and summer! Great questions!

[Janice]

Holy smoley! Look at all the colors! Beautiful. I wish there were more hours in a day so I could "play" more.

[Dana]

I like the way you showed all of the different possibilities with colors, I know what colors I want to try. Long walks on the beach? sometimes. I like Mayo and winter and sashing between blocks, but I think some blocks need the drama of no sashing.

[Bev Gunn]

WOW! Talk about colorful!! Might even be a bit wild for my eccentric tastes!! If I was not spending so much time on this blog tour, I would have a quilt top or two done this week!!! LOL