Hey there!!! I am so excited about today's post. I'm not even sure how to gather my thoughts and put them into one coherent post, but I'll try.
Last year I was invited to submit a block for
Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks Volume 6. I reread the e-mail several times. Made sure it was sent to the right person. Jumped up and down. Reread it. Got scared. E-mailed one of my
quilt heroes so she could talk me down. Reread the e-mail again. Then got to work.
My advanced issues of the magazine came Thursday and I could hardly wait to open the package!!! It was awesome to see my name and block in the magazine. My husband and kids were so happy for me and proud of me, it was a very good feeling. As cliche or cheesy as it may sound, this was one of my dreams come true.
My block is #536 in the issue. It's called Birds Holding a Quilt. The fabric I used was Ruby by Bonnie and Camille for Moda. One of my favorites. The block is simple and cute. I draw the birds onto Heat 'n Bond to fuse them onto the background squares. Then applique them with a free motion sketch/drawing technique I learned
here @ Bloomin' Workshop. The block is a basic nine-patch with a small "quilt" as the center block. The magazine has great instructions and a pattern for the bird. You could use the block for a table runner by including 2 more 12 inch Nine Patch blocks (without the birds and quilt center), or as the center for a round robin quilt, for the front of a pillow, or my favorite thing would be to add a border and make it into a wall hanging. My block is also charm pack friendly (that's what I used).
Don't miss the other designer's blocks for the issue. Check out the
blog tour here. There are LOTS of great giveaways and prizes.
Quiltmaker is generously giving away an issue of Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks to one of you lucky ducks! If you'd like a chance to win a copy leave a comment on this post and I will pick a winner using Random Number Generator on November 12th! The magazine hits newsstands Nov. 13th!
Thank you all for stopping by and thank you Quiltmaker for letting me be apart of something so fun!!!
346 comments:
«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 346 of 346Oh my gosh, it is just too cute!! It is worth buying the magazine just for this!
This cute little block could stand on its' own as a darling mini quilt!!!
Karen in Maine
So nice.congrats on being published!!
Too cute! Birds holding a quilt. LOVE~ Congrats on being published.
Too cute! Birds holding a quilt. LOVE~ Congrats on being published.
Congratulations! What a darling block! Thanks for the giveaway!
What a super cute block! Congratulations for having your block chosen and being apart of the tour! Great job!
Thank you and Quiltmaker for a great giveaway and a chance to win.
usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com
Your little birds are so cute. Love your quilt block.
love the birdies! now this is a block I might really make!
Oh thats the cutest ever! Cant wait to get the issue and make one or a whole bunch! Thanks for the chance!
Wow and Congrats on your cute birds/quilt idea! I hope to make a wallhanging. Bring on 100 blocks book!!
Hope to see more of your blocks in the future,
Anita
a3tiofb@yahoo.com
Congrats on being selected to designs with all you quilt heros!
Love your block! I've seen your designs around the Internet and I'm happy to see one in the magazine. Congratulations!
I love your block! Go you! lol I love birds and quilts so definitely see myself trying it out. :)
I love your little bird block, so adorable with bright colors. Congratulations on having your block pubished.
What a cute block!! I can't wait to add this issue to my collection of the earlier 100 Blocks issues. They are a wonderful source of inspiration.
Your block is wonderful! Congratulations on being included in the magazine.
I love your little birds!!!
I love your birds......they all look so happy. Your work is inspiring and you deserve to have "your dream come true" You have created a character all your own.
Well done!
Love the sketchy quality of your little birds!
Congratulations and best wishes for future success
ohmygosh...that block is simply adorable! Proud of you...so much!!
November 12th is my husband's birthday. If I win I could give the magazine to him or maybe not. I love this hop and seeing all of the new block patterns.
Isn't if fun to be recognized for doing something you love? I love the block, and would love the book. Jan in ND
I love your birds.........they all look so cheerful. You have created a unique character that sings out to be sewn. Well done that your "dream has come true" You deserve it.
Congratulations on being in this issue! Cute birds!
this is a really cute block. thanks for sharing it with us.
Love your little birds -such a cute block!
Congratulations. After browsing your work, I can see why they invited you to create a block for this newest issue.
What a cute block! Congrats! Like your blog too, so I'll be following it now.
Love the birds, thanks for a look at your block. Also thanks for the giveaway.
I am a bird lover so this block is a must on my list. It is so sweet!
The birds are TOO cute. Fabric colors are fantastic! Hope that random generator gets MY number! Thanks for sharing your talent.
Congratulations on having your beautiful block in the magazine. It's really cute and very original. I love blocks with little birdies.
Lovely block. Congrats on being in the magazine.
Absolutely adorable block. I love the birds holding onto the little quilt!
sue@asdfwordpro.com
Cute block!
I was surprised to see that you didn't call us birdies. "Quiltmaker is generously giving away an issue of Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks to one of you lucky ducks!". Hope I get the chance! Enjoy how the birds are holding the threads of the center quilt up for everyone to admire. Sandi
Can't wait to see the new 100 Blocks!
Cute block! I love the birds.
Loved the "Birds holding a quilt" block...too cute.
Your block was very cute. Hope to see more.
Your little bird quilts are cute.
Thanks
I love your little birds and great idea with the little quilt.
Your block is so cute! Can't wait to see it in the magazine.
Great block. I am a bird person, have just finished 40 bird Christmas ornaments for our Church Ladies Bible Study group. Quick, easy, and so cute loved making them. I am ready to make this cute block. Thank you for your work and inspiration.
I LOVE your style!!!!! This block is fantastic, I love everything about it. I am a new quilter and have bookmarked this block for future reference. Thanks for sharing your talent.
Karen P
Your little birds are so cute! Would love to win!
so cute & very original.
Sweet block--love the quilt in a quilt (a way to use smaller scraps!) and those chubby birds.
Love the block, and the birds are just too cute!
What an adorable block, especially for a baby. Can't wait for the book to come out.
I love, love, love your birds. Thank you for sharing.
I am loving this block. My blog is JennyWren's nest, so this block is PERFECT for one I want to make next!! It is adorable. Thanks so much for creating this for us all.
txjennywren.blogspot.com
I like the little birds and mini quilt-within-a-block! I just learned out to freemotion around little appliqued shapes. It is fun and looks so cute!
I love the birdies! They are cute and appear easy to recreate. Congratulations on being selected to contribute a block to the book.
this is so cute, I am new at this and love to see new ideas
Love your block!
Thanks for the opportunity to win.
Congratulations on your creative block in the new magazine...very exciting!
Your block deserved to be included in a great collection! Congratulations! You're probably thinking of your next winner!
Your block is very cute and whimsical, and the fabric is perfect for it! Congratulations for being in the magazine!
Love these little birdies. Thanks for the chance to win.
Cheryl mcb@mts.net
Sew sweet! Love the birds holding the quilt. Beautiful quilt. Congratulations on your published quilt. Judith, Texas
I just love these little blocks. I am just getting back into quilting, coming back from an injury. I can't wait to try some, I haven't been able to work with my hands too much. these are just adorable. Happy quilting. You really deserve to be in the book.
Seus pássaros estão em lua de mel - primavera aqui no Brasil-época de acasalamento e casamentos muitos.Obrigada por oferta e participação feliz no livro.Talento é para quem tem.Beijos.
This blog is the first 100 block blog, I have participated in. It is fantastic seeing all of the participating sites that are taking part in this blog tour. I love seeing all of the new blocks you have created they are awesome.
Congratulations on you being in the 100 Block Book.
I love your little quilts, especially the birds. They are my favorite.
Thanks for the give away.
great little birds/block
Oh dang, your birdies, are the cutest things, I love them, and the name you picked for the quilt, it's just priceless!!!
Always love a nine patch! Congratulations and thanks for the chance to win the magazine!
Cute block! Would make a cute little pillow too...hmmmm, will have to get started on it soon. Thanks!
Love your little birds holding the quilt. So cheerful and can you imagine a quilt made just for the little birdies! The colors are great.
Fun block - congrats on being asked to submit!
Deb Brandt
dgbrandt52@gmail.com
Sooo very cute! Congrats on having your block included in such a great magazine. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.
I adore your little birds holding up the quilt, you are right it would make a fantastic table-runner. I would love to win a copy of the magazine.
What a darling block!!! How cool is it to be a published pattern designer?? Sweet!!!! Thank you for sharing and for the opportunity to win this awesome book!
Love the little birdies on your block, Erin! Thanks for counting me in.
Congrats on fulfilling one of your dreams! I think your little birds are delightful. :)
What a cute block! Congrats on being published in this great magazine. Thanks for the chance to win a copy!!
Love your birdies and the center patch with all the small squares is incredible.
Such a cute concept--quilt in a quilt block!!! Have fun with the blog tour!!!
I love the blog hop it is so fun reading new blogs!!!
7 love this block, the simplicity of it and the adorable birds!! Congrats!!
Congrats on having a block in the magazine! Cute block, too!
oh what an adorable quilt block!! I adore the little birdies and actually gasped when I saw them!! Your post about reading the email and realizing you were going to be in the magazine was great!!! Congratulations--a well-deserved honor!! :)
michelle
I am a fan of charms squares also. Like your block you did for the magazine.
What a cute block! :)
What a creative idea for a quilt block. It certainly deserves to be included in this issue of 100 blocks.
THose little birds are going to have some tired beaks with all that tension! Love the outlining and the technique!!
Sweet block and so many possibilities!
I absolutely love all of your little birdies blocks-such a great imagination you have
What a darling block. Love the two litte birds. Thanks for your giveaway and sharing with us.
missmoozie(at)gmail(dot)com
Thanks for sharing your cute block. And thanks for the chance to win.
How clever of those birds to hold the patch! Good block!
Great blocks/great ideas. Thanks, I'll be back.
congrats. I love the little birds and can hardly wait to try this block.
Love your Birdies; great block
Yay!! Congrats!! So excited for you!! Such a beautiful and sweet block!! Have a lovely week! xo Heather
Super cute block!!!! Love those birds!
What a compelling story of of struggle and purpose in the "tweeties" battle to keep their babies warm. I love it!
grace(at)hushmail(dot)com
I also love the little Birds,Congrad my win could not nearly compair with having a block published.
Your block is great! Thanks for entering me in your drawing!
The birdies are sew TWEET! I loved working with Quiltmaker as a Tester. I have a TESTER quilt in this issue. I have to keep pinching myself to see my name in the magazine again.
Congratulations - that's amazing. And what a gorgeous block.
Such a cute block and one of my all time fav fabric ranges too.
Congratulations on being included. I'm excited for you! And I'm glad to have discovered your blog, because I think your birdie quilts are quite charming. I'll be following along from now on.
Fantastic and cute block, love it!
What a cute block and I love that it's charm pack friendly!
Such adorable little birds, love your blocks,. I will want to be making those, you inspire me.
Adorable block! I love birds. Congratulations for being picked to share your obvious talents with fellow quilters.
love your cute birdie...^^ and congrats for your published block...
Congratulations! I would love to win a copy of this magazine.
super cute block. thanks for the chance to win.
Congrats on making the magazine! Those birdies are just too cute!
Sweet block!
This would be cute as a bee block, congratulations.
Very cute block! Congratulations on being in the book. You deserve it. Thanks for the chance to win.
Love the birds ! I can't wait to see inside this magazine !
Your little birdies are adorable - so sweet. My mom would love them.
-Sandy
wrybbunz@gmail.com
Great block Erin. I love the fabric you chose.
What an adorable idea, thank you so much for sharing it. I think i can do this one and look forward to the magazine pattern. I love the little quilt and the free motion sketch/drawing technique - : ) scarlette
Love your block! The book is so inspiring! Terrific giveaway, thanks for the chance to win!
I like that your birds are cute and fun, but don't look so hard that I'm intimidated to try them.
I love the little birds in your block.
I love the little birds on your block.
Love the birds, so very cute. I would love to have my block in this book.
Congratulations Erin on being in this edition of 100 blocks. It's always nice to have dreams realized that I'd be pinching myself if I were in your shoes. Your block rocks and is too sute. It actually looks like something you'd do as well, so kudos there!
I love your whimsical block. It's precious and congrats for being included in the book!
love your block
That is such an ingenious way to make a block! Really like it. thanks for sharing.
Very cute block I love that it has a quilt block within the block and those birds are so adorable.
Very cute block!
I love all your work, especially your birdies. Thanks for the giveaway. Vivian
Congrats on an adorable, unique block! I cannot wait to make it!
I sure would love to win one of this magazines. Your block is so cute. Judy C
This is such a unique and interesting block. My mother loved it too! We like those birdies and the little minature quilt block.
This could make a cute baby quilt. Congratulations!
What a beautiful block. Of course, I'm partial to birds. And I do so love Quiltmakers 100 blocks. Congratulations for being part of this wonderful event.
SewCalGal
www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com
Congratulations!!! How exciting! I love your block and love the sketch/drawing of your little birdies!
Cute block! Thanks for the chance to win!
Very, very sweet! Or should that be *tweet*?! :)
Congrats sweetie! You have so many good things going for ya!
Congratulations Erin! Your block is so sweet and so you. Love it! I'm excited for you and proud of you too :)
LOL! Well judging from all of your comments, you have been discovered! LOL. I am SO over the moon excited for you! I am going to buy this issue just for your block. You are so sweet to share your sweet birds with all of us. I LOVE mine to pieces and think of you every day and send a little prayer your way when I see it. I hope all is well and that God's blessing overflow.
Oh my! This project is soooo darling!! You deserve to be part of this issue of the 100 Blocks Book!!
Thank you for sharing this beauty!
Hugs from Brazil
Sil. ( silort on Flickr)
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