Hi!
Today I have another block of mine from the Quiltmaker Magazine 100 Blocks Sampler to share. This block is called "All Square" and originally was in Quiltmakers 100 Blocks Volume 8. You can check out my blog post from the Volume 8 blog tour here.
This is my original All Square block...
And, here is the sampler block version of All Square.
How are your sampler blocks coming along?? :-)
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Take a look at block 8 for Quiltmaker Magazines 100 Blocks Sampler...cute, right? I'm cruising along with these blocks. I'll take a progress picture of all the blocks I've got done so far soon.
Block 8, Happy, by Barbara Groves and Mary Jacobson
How are your blocks coming along?
Cheers!
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Hi! Are you sewing along? This is my first block that is included in the sampler. I've got several others I'll be sharing with you throughout the sew-along! But for now, lets check out Block 4 - Bingo.
When the lovely folks at Quiltmaker told me that some of my blocks from different issues of Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks would be included in the sampler I was excited! Then, they asked if I wanted to join in and share versions of my blocks, and I said absolutely! It's so fun to see the different blocks and how different they all look. I can't wait to see the finished quilts people will create! The blocks finish at 6", so they are on the smaller side (especially if you are used to sewing larger blocks) but once you make a few, you get used to the 6 inch size. If you haven't grabbed a pattern, or want to grab a kit you can find one here and here. You can also see past sampler blog posts from Quiltmaker here.
My first thought was to create a scrappy quilt using jewel tones from my stash and scraps. Turquoise, purple, blue, magenta, along with a few others, and grey as a neutral.
I shifted fabrics, replaced fabrics, added, subtracted, but something was missing. Maybe it was Spring fever, or a full moon, or that I just wanted to do something Ive haven't done, but I went into a totally different direction. I stared at my stash and realized that I have a TON of blue and green fabrics. All different kinds of blues and greens. I started to stack them all up together and thought-- YEP! That's what I'm going to do! Something bright, springy, and kind of airy.
Here is the first block, Spinning Star, designed by Lynn Roddy Brown. There are a couple of "hiccups" with my points, but I love it anyway! Have you seen the blocks Lynn is making with solids? You can check it out here.
Here is block 2, Village Square, designed Mickey Depre.
Block 3, Get the Point?, by Carrie Nelson
Block 4, Bingo, designed by me. :-)
Here they are together. What do you think?
I look forward to seeing your blocks! Enjoy the process, don't be too hard on yourself, and keep quilting!
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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.
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.
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. :-)
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Hello!
Thank you for stopping by during the Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks Vol. 11 blog tour!
Below is our block Hopscotch for Volume 11. What do you think?
Its a fun block that would work with lots of different fabrics and great for scraps!
Here is a scrappy layout
And a more controlled, "unscrappy" (Is "unscrappy" a word?) :-) layout
I have 2 copies of Vol. 11 to give away. Just leave a comment below before 5:00 pm CST on Saturday, May 9th and you'll be entered! You can tell us anything....Or in honor of my Mom because it's her birthday today, let us know something about your Mom.
We've got a new book coming out at Quilt Market which will be very, very soon. I can't spill any of the details yet, but I would love to! So, in the meantime join in on the fun at our Facebook page here and our Instagram page here. You can check out or Craftsy shop here, too.
Hope you enjoy our block and all the other great blocks in Vol. 11!
Cheers!
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Hello!
Welcome to day 2 of Quiltmakers 100 Blocks blog tour! Hope you are enjoying the tour so far.
My block in Vol. 9 is called Positive Outlook. It is a block using only solids but, would also look great with all types of fabric!
I spend hours playing with layouts and color placements in my designs. Once I lay out the quilt in illustrator I love playing with the different elements....layout, color placement, all those fun things. Below are some different looks for this block with a straight setting and different colors.
Using Positive Outlook with red and green fabrics would look great for a Christmas quilt!
Or, the block set on-point.
I Hope you have fun with this block and all the others in the 100 Blocks series!
I've got 2 copies of Vol. 9 to giveaway as part of this blog tour. Just leave a comment below to be entered. I will draw for the second copy from all of our "likers" on our facebook page at the close of the giveaway. You can also check out our craftsy shop here. The giveaway will close at 11:00 pm (CST) Thursday, May 2nd.
Have fun exploring the other blogs on the tour and thanks again for stopping by!
Cheers!
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Hello!
Welcome to our day for the Quiltmakers 100 Blocks Blog Tour! I love to be included in the 100 Blocks issues and enjoy all the fun of the blog tour.
My block for Vol. 8 is called All Square
All Square is a really versatile block that can go LOTS of different directions. Below is a straight setting but the middle of each block uses a variety of colors. Great for your scraps! I love the secondary patterns created by the blocks in this layout.
Or, turn the block on point.
A whole new look by keeping the blocks on point but changing the setting and corner fabric.
Or, add both vertical and horizontal sashing
Another example of two very different looks are the two pictures below. The first is of my block from Quiltmakers 100 Blocks Vol. 5 called Bingo and the second is of a quilt made from the Bingo block. The original block was made with bright, vibrant fabrics.
And, the quilt has an entirely different feel with soft, calming earthtones.
Like so many other blocks and patterns, the sky is the limit with these blocks. Depending on fabric choices and fabric placement the same block or pattern can look so amazingly different. Which is why we love to build up our stash, right?!?
For this blog tour we will be giving away TWO copies of Quiltmakers 100 Blocks Vol. 8. We will also be giving away 2 patterns from our shop. You can check out the patterns here. For a total of 3 different winners. Simply leave a comment and your email address to be entered. I usually keep the comments open to whatever you would like to share so feel free to let us know anything. Some of the comments from previous blog tours have been really interesting and informative. :-) You can also stop by our Facebook page and "Like" it for another entry. If you are already a facebook fan leave us a comment on our page as your second entry. The giveaway will be open until 11:00 am (CST) on Saturday, November 16th.
Have fun exploring the other blogs on the tour and thank you again for stopping by!
Cheers!
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It was so, so fun to read all the comments left here during the blog tour for the latest Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks issue. I had a lot of fun during the blog tour, I hope you did too!
I wish I sould send you ALL a copy of this issue because it is really great....but unfortunatley I've only got 2 issues to give away right now. The winners are Sher Stiles and Janine Huisjen. Congrats ladies!
Thanks again for stopping by & Happy Quilting!
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Hello!
Today is my day on the Quiltmakers 100 Blocks Blog Tour and I'm excited to again be included in another great 100 blocks issue!
My block is a scrappy, lively block called Paris Square. It's a great block for scraps. For this block the scrappier the better!
This issue has a great designer gallery full of quilts and table runners using some of the blocks in volume 7. Below is my Paris Square quilt. I used different lines from Art Gallery Fabrics for my block and the quilt. I quilted it with a large chevron pattern and love how bright and springy the quilt looks.
Here is the block set on-point with sashing. I've been gathering my scraps and have this one on my to-do list.
Part of the blog tour fun is I've got 2 issues of 100 blocks Vol. 7 to giveaway. Just leave a comment before 11:00 PM (CST) on Thursday, May 2nd and you'll be entered. You can also like the Harding Hill Designs facebook page for a second entry, or leave a comment on facebook if you've already "liked" our page. You can leave anything you'd like in the comments. If you're not sure what to write in the comments you could tell us when you started quilting or what are you working on right now? What is your all-time favorite fabric collection or what is your favorite color to use in your quilts? You can tell us anything! :-)
Happy Quilting!
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Hello!
If you are here for the Quilting Gallery Bog Hop welcome! I'm glad you have stopped by!
We have been working on A LOT of new things in the sewing studio but have been sidetracked here and there. First there was a back injury and then the flu knocked us down for a while. But, things are back on track and now we are playing catch up to get our new patterns ready to go. If you want to keep tabs on our projects you can like us on Facebook. That is where we will share anything new first. :-)
I've been looking at a lot of color boards, color combinations, and new fabric for new projects and something stuck out to me when checking out several new lines. It wasn't the Pantone color of the year for 2013, which is emerald, but instead blue stuck out to be a focal color in several of new collections.
I thought navy or indigo would be the Pantone color of the year for 2013 because it seemed to be popping up all over the place in late 2012. Quilting fabric, home dec fabric and accessories, and clothes.
Here are just a few of the new or upcoming fabric lines I spotted with navy or ingido blue as a main color aspect.
I also spotted navy in a lot of the new spring clothes and shoes. Peplums are on all the spring 2013 trend lists...are you a fan? I'm on the fence about them myself.
I LOVE the navy trend for spring! One trend bandwagon I won't be hopping on anytime soon is the supposed hot, new crop top that is going to be a big hit this spring. Props to anyone that can wear one. I'm just not sure how great they would look on me with my spanx underneath. ;-)
I hope you enjoyed this collection of blue, blue, blue! For this blog hop I am giving away 2 patterns to 2 winners.
Simply leave me comment before 6:00 PM (CST) on March 15th. The comment can be about anything. Some ideas are how do you feel about the new crop top trend, do you like using navy in your quilts, what do you think about emerald as the color of the year for 2013, do you have a favorite fabric from the images in this post....anything you'd like to share. You can also like us on facebook for a second entry. If you are already a fan on facebook just leave us a comment there for your second entry.
Thanks again for stopping by-- Happy Quilting!
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