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Quiltmaker 100 Blocks Sampler - Paris Square

Already up to block 48 of Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks Sampler. WOW! How are your blocks coming along?

 This is the original block I designed for Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks Vol 7.

 

Harding Hill Designs Paris Square Block

 

And here is my sampler block. Cute!

 

Harding Hill Designs Paris Square

 

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Cheers and happy sewing!


Quiltmaker 100 Blocks Sampler - Positive Outlook

I'm back with another block to share for Quiltmaker Magazines 100 Blocks Sampler

The block, Positive Outlook, was originally in Quiltmakers 100 Blocks Volume 9. I made the block with solids and shared some different ideas for layouts that you can read about here

 

Harding Hill Designs %22Positive Outlook%22 Block

 

This block looks super groovy when it's set on-point! 

 

100 Blocks Vol 9 On Point

 

Here is my sampler block. It's so fun to see the block in a completely different color way. :-)

 

Harding Hill Designs Sampler Block 40 _ Positive Outlook

 

Cheers to a great new year and happy sewing!


Quiltmaker 100 Blocks Sampler - All Square

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...

Harding Hill Designs 100 Blocks Vol 8 All Square

 

And, here is the sampler block version of All Square.

 

Harding Hill Designs Sampler block All Square
 

How are your sampler blocks coming along?? :-)


Quiltmaker 100 Blocks Sampler Block 8

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

 

Harding Hill Designs Sampler Block 8

 

How are your blocks coming along?

Cheers!


Quiltmaker 100 Blocks Sampler Block 7

Hi!

I'm back with block 7 from the Quiltmaker Magazine 100 Blocks Sampler quilt. I love this block! I went for a walk recently and all I could think about were different layouts for this block...how would it look on point? With sashing? Should I make a table runner with it? Or, maybe a wall hanging?  Couldn't get it off my mind! :-)

 

Block 7, Tumbler Star, designed by Benita Skinner

 

Harding Hilll Designs Sampler block 7

 

How are your blocks coming along?

Cheers!

 


Quiltmaker 100 Blocks Sampler Blocks 5 and 6

How are your 100 Blocks Sampler blocks coming along? I'm usually a big block kind of girl, but these 6" blocks are becoming addicting!

Here are my block 5 and block 6.

 

Block 5, Ladder Up, designed by Toby Lischko

 

Harding Hill Designs Sampler block 5

 

I made two versions of block 6, Old Town Star, which was designed by Katie Blakesley. The first version was not doing it for me. When using small units to put the blocks together you can lose some contrast you would have when using larger units. The first picture below is my first block. Not enough contrast....  The second picture is the re-done version. Much better. :-)

 

Harding Hill Designs Sampler block 6 (first version)

 

Harding Hill Designs Sampler block 6

 

You can check out previous posts on the Quiltmaker blog here.  Also, tag your pictures on social media #100blockssampler! 

Happy sewing! 


Quiltmaker 100 Blocks Sampler - Block 4

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. 

 

Harding Hill Designs Sampler Fabrics

 

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. 

 

Harding Hill Designs Sampler Fabrics Final

 

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

 

Harding Hill Designs Sampler block 1

 

Here is block 2, Village Square, designed Mickey Depre. 

 

Harding Hill Designs Sampler Block 2

 

Block 3, Get the Point?, by Carrie Nelson


Harding Hill Designs Sampler Block 3

Block 4, Bingo, designed by me. :-)

 

Harding Hill Designs Sampler block 4

 

Here they are together.  What do you think?

 

Harding Hill Designs Sampler Blocks

 

 I look forward to seeing your blocks! Enjoy the process, don't be too hard on yourself, and keep quilting! 


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

 

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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. 

 

HardingHillDesigns_100BlockVol12_Block

 

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. 

 

Harding Hill Designs Diamond Drive - One Block Remix
Diamond Drive from One Block Remix made with Persimmon from BasicGrey

 

Harding Hill Designs On The Horizon - One Block Remix
On The Horizon from One Block Remix made with PB & J from BasicGrey

 

Harding Hill Designs Zigged Paths  - One Block Remix
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.

 

Harding Hill Designs 100 Blocks Vol 12 Layout 1

 

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

 

Harding Hill Designs 100 Blocks Vol 12 Layout 2

 

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

 

Harding Hill Designs 100 Blocks Vol 12 Layout 3

 

Or, turn the blocks on point

 

Harding Hill Designs 100 Blocks Vol 12 Layout 4

 

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

 

Harding Hill Designs 100 Blocks Vol 12 Layout 5

 

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

 

Harding Hill Designs 100 Blocks Vol 12 Layout 6

 

Lots of possibilities with just one block! 

 

Harding Hill Designs 100 Blocks Vol 12 Layout 7

Harding Hill Designs 100 Blocks Vol 12 Layout 8

Harding Hill Designs 100 Blocks Vol 12 Layout 9

Harding Hill Designs 100 Blocks Vol 12 Layout 10

 

Or, as a table topper or small play mat

 

Harding Hill Designs 100 Blocks Vol 12 Layout 11

Harding Hill Designs 100 Blocks Vol 12 Layout 12

 

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

 

Harding Hill Designs 100 Blocks Vol 12 Layout 13

Harding Hill Designs 100 Blocks Vol 12 Layout 14

 

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. :-)

 

 


One Block Remix pt. 3

This is the third post featuring quilts from our new book One Block Remix - 10 Fresh Quilts from One Traditional Block. In the previous posts, pt. 1 and pt. 2 I shared some of the quilts in the book, this post i'll share the remaining three quilts. 

Harding Hill Designs - One Block Remix
One Block Remix - 10 Fresh Quilts from One Traditional Block

 

Party Pants is a fun, quick quilt. Turning the block on point creates this fun pattern that reminded me of party streamers.

 

Harding Hill Designs Party Pants Quilt Pattern - One Block Remix
Party Pants

Naming quilts can sometimes be tricky. I wanted to have a fun, party name for this pattern but was struggling to decide on something. Party Pants has been one of the funnest pattern names I used. I've gotten lots of fun comments from people about the name!

 

Strip Flash is another fast quilt from One Block Remix. I love this pattern and can't wait to make more. For the sample in the book I used one jelly roll and contrasting fabric. 

 

Harding Hill Designs Strip Flash Quilt Pattern
Strip Flash

I love that you can create the angles and diamond like shapes with just strips and squares! 

 

Flag Flyer is the last quilt to share from the book. I made two different samples for the book and for the booth at Quilt Market. 

Harding Hill Designs Flag Flyer Pattern One Block Remix
Flag Flyer

I wanted to show how different a quilt can look depending on fabric choices. The quilt on the left is made in solids, using just 2 colors and the quilt on the right is made with lots of different colored strips. It was fun to see peoples reaction when they realized both quilts were made from the same pattern. Choosing fabric for you projects is such a fun part of the process and is a great way to show your individual creativity! 

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you've enjoyed a look at the quilts from the new book. Stop by our Facebook and Instagram page and say hello! 

Cheers & Happy Quilting!

 


One Block Remix Pt. 2

Hello!

I'm sharing a few more quilts from our new book One Block Remix - 10 Fresh Quilts from One Traditional Block today. In the previous post I shared with you the quilts Zigged Paths, Diamond Drive, and On the Horizon. All of the quilts in the book are made from one strip pieced block using 2-1/2" strips. Great for pre-cuts! 

Harding Hill Designs  - One Block Remix Front Cover
One Block Remix - 10 Fresh Quilts from One Traditional Block

Flock in Formation is one of the quilts on the cover. This quilt looks like it could be kind of tricky to put together but the pattern actually comes together pretty fast and easy! I love this quilt because the layout is a little different than the usual horizontal or vertical rows. 

 

Harding Hill Designs - Flock in Formation - One Block Remix
Flock in Formation

The quilting on Flock in Formation was done by Kristi Ryan. She did a really amazing job! Having the quilt hang in our booth at Quilt Market was so fun! Everyone stopped to check out the beautiful quilting and stared for a few minutes trying to figure out how the quilt was sewn together.  It is definitely a showstopper of a quilt! I used black and white fabrics from my stash along with Kona Cotton Solids in Curry from Robert Kaufman.

Downtown Criss Cross is another quilt in the book also quilted by Kristi Ryan. This clean, simple quilt would be great for all kinds of occasions and fabrics. It would make a great baby quilt, a perfect quilt for both guys and girls heading off to college, or a great quilt for large scale fabrics for your contrasting yardage!

 

Harding Hill Designs - Downtown Criss Cross - One Block Remix
Downtown Criss Cross

We used the Rise & Shine collection from Camelot Fabrics the quilt above, along with a black solid. 

Another cover quilt is Big Sky Big Star. This quilt is made with only solids but would look great with all kinds of fabric! I was able to photograph this quilt in a beautiful landscape...which made it a wonderful photo shoot! 

 

Harding Hill Designs - Big Sky Big Star Pattern - One Block Remix
Big Sky Big Star

Using solids for this quilt makes it look both modern and vintage. The movement that's created by the big stars make this quilt sparkle!

Uptown Turnaround is the last quilt from One Block Remix I'm sharing today...but there are still three more quilts in the book I'll share in my next post. For Uptown Turnaround we used another collection from Camelot Fabrics. This collection designed by Allise Courter is called Wildflowers. It so springy and cheerful! 

 

Harding Hill Designs - Uptown Turnaround - One Block Remix
Uptown Turnaround

I love the secondary pattern in this quilt, it was one of my favorites to make!

There are still a few more quilts to share with you from One Block Remix. Check back in a few days to check them out!

Cheers and happy quilting!