Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks Volume 12

Hello! 

I'm happy to again be included in Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks issue! I hope you enjoy the blog tour and all the creativity, fun, and giveaways that go along with it! You can check-in each day here. 

 

Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks Vol. 12

 

My block, which is below, is made with the newest collection from BasicGrey for Moda called Mon Ami, along with some grunge. It's a fun, charming collection. 

 

 

When I was at Quilt Market in May I met Allison Black from BasicGrey. She stopped by my booth after noticing my love of BasicGrey. I had my newest book, One Block Remix at market and three of the quilts in the book and in my booth were made with different BasicGrey collections! I'm always drawn to the beautiful artwork and fresh colors of their fabric. 

 

Diamond Drive from One Block Remix made with Persimmon from BasicGrey

 

On The Horizon from One Block Remix made with PB & J from BasicGrey

 

Zigged Paths from One Block Remix made with Fresh Cut from BasicGrey

Our book, One Block Remix, has 10 different quilt patterns all using one block. It was fun to play with one block to see what new shapes and designs are created by moving and shifting the block, along with using different fabrics. I've also done that with previous blocks in Quitmaker's 100 Blocks for the blog tour which you can read about here, here, and here. I can spend hours moving things, or changing colors. Many times the results can be surprising! I've done the same for my latest block. The first layout is a straight forward layout. The block creates a secondary pattern that carries though the quilt.

 

 

Add some vertical sashing and it's a whole new pattern.

 

 

Now, flip some of the blocks for a new pattern.

 

 

Or, turn the blocks on point

 

 

I turned the blocks on point and changed the colors to a monochromatic color scheme.

 

 

Below the blocks are again on-point but I swapped out the setting triangles and corners with white.

 

 

Lots of possibilities with just one block! 

 

 

Or, as a table topper or small play mat

 

 

Or, a few blocks can make a great table runner.

 

 

Thanks again for stopping by and checking out our block! Leave a comment below for a chance to win one of two copies of the new issue. And, head over to Facebook and like our Harding Hill Designs page, or leave a comment there if you've already "liked" us for another chance to win. You can tell us anything in the comments. We love to hear from you! In the past we've talked about mayonnaise, moms, and of course quilting in the comments. It's always fun to read the comments!  

Cheers and Happy Quilting!

Edit, 11/20/15: I just realized I forgot to add information about the end of the drawing. Comments left before Sunday, November 22, 2:00 PM CST will be eligible. :-) Thanks!

Edit, 11/22/15: I've emailed the winners for their contact information. The winners are Dana G. and Lori S. :-)

 

 

Comments

[Chris]

I really like this and thanks for all the possiblities.

[Nancy D]

Such a great block. So many ways of arranging it for a different look! Very nice.

[Karen]

A very cool block! You definitely thought about it a lot and the different ways you can use it! Thank you for so many different design possibilities. I can definitely see using this for one of my pillow swap designs!

[goonybird]

Love your block and the variations!

[Dana Gaffney]

I love all of the different ways you can play with this block, so fun.

[Dana Gaffney]

I like you on FB.

[Maureen H]

This block is a great stash buster.

[Dawn]

Love the many possibilities with your block! Congrats!

[Amy L]

I like the versatility of your block. I just saw the dog jump the fence, so I'm off to chase him down...

[Nancysue]

Congrats on your block! I love it!…now I have to scroll down and read everyone's tips on HST's… Mine get a bit willy wonky! :)

[Wanda]

What a neat block with so many ways to make it.Thanks for the chance to win.

[Karen Thurn]

Wonderful to see all the possibilities for your block!!

[Karen Thurn]

I liked your fb page and left a comment there.

[Gill]

Great block - and so versatile too!

[Elizabeth McDonald (catskill quilter)]

I like your block as a table topper - modern and stunning!

[Elizabeth McDonald (catskill quilter)]

I like you on Facebook.

[Pat Evans]

So many possibilities. Thanks for offering choices.

[Mary]

Hello from rainy Missouri. I've never been to your blog before and had fun going back to see some recent posts. Your new book looks like a winner.
Thanks for sharing so many color and placement variations for you block

[Nann]

What a neat design. And heaven knows I have enough squares in my scrap boxes to make many of these blocks.

[Debbie {Blue.Ridge.Girl}]

Hi Jessie! I'm also a vol. 12 designer and I'm just popping around to visit all the other blog tour participants. How fun it is to see all the layout options from your block - so versatile! Congratulations on a great design!

[Renata]

Nice block. Love all the possibilities you show.

[Thunder]

I love it when you can do sew much with a block. thanks :)

[Stephanie]

I see links in a chain. Thanks for the variations.

[Julie in GA]

I love your block and all the different setting variations.

[Rachell R]

Congrats! Loving the secondary designs and options and the chain effects. I really like the monochromatic options.
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[CathieJ]

I absolutely love Diamond Drive. Gorgeous! Love your block and all of the various layouts.

[pam w]

I love all the layouts you have shown us.

[Anna Lutz-Brown]

I so love scrappy ty for ideas will be looking at your facebook page a lot..lol.....happyness04431@yahoo.com

[Anna Lutz-Brown]

I got ya on facebook .......happyness04431@yahoo.com

[Jeanne in Ohio]

Awesome block! I love the scrappy possibilities.