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!!!
I too got my advanced copy last week! :) And fell in love with your little birds!!! Oh so cute!!! I will be adding your block to a spring quilt I am working on now.
ReplyDeletesowingstitches [at] yahoo [dot] com
Congratulations!! How wonderful and your block is just adorable!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute block! Love the birdies.
ReplyDeletecongrats! i would have died too!
ReplyDeleteVery cute. Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteIt is so lovely! Love birdies!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on a great block. A great honor
ReplyDeleteOh how exciting for you. Congratulations! Your block is just adorable. I love it! You created an awesome block your first time in the 100 Blocks issues! Great job!
ReplyDeleteYah you! CongratulatiOns! It's so cute!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your block in the 100 - love little birds in design and fabrics.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute and original block! Love it!
ReplyDeleteVery funny block with nice name. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love all your birdie quilts! Congrats on having a block included in the 100 blocks--love it!
ReplyDeleteWell done and congratulations at having your little birdie block featured.
ReplyDeleteSo cute.
Now there's a block that is really to my liking, or rather loving... Love it.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on being included in the magazine!
ReplyDelete(Sorry if this is a double post. I think Blogger ate the first one.)
Congratulations Erin! It's very exciting!
ReplyDeleteYou designed such a sweet, original block! I love things with a touch of whimsy; this certainly has it. Looking forward to seeing it alongside all the others in the new edition. :-)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Your blog is adorable and so different, I love it. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteyour block is darling! Way to go!
ReplyDeleteSo darn cute! I love the birdies
ReplyDeleteLove your block. Thanks for sharing it with us!
ReplyDeleteOh I love the birds.. I can see this as a Christmas block... love it.
ReplyDeleteGreat block! Congrats! How exciting for you! I'll keep my eye on the newstsand . Unless I win. :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats! Love your stuff!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful block. I know you were thrilled to have been asked.
ReplyDeleteLove those little birds "pulling" at the threads.
ReplyDeleteSuper cute block! Tamsyn
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job.....love the little birdies!!! CONGRATS!!!!!!
ReplyDeletesao in Midlothian, VA
congrats! on having your very cute block in the magazine. I love this magazine and look forward to seeing yours when I get my hands on one. thanks for a chance.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the block - so bright and cheery - love it!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your block, it is so sweet.
ReplyDeleteYour block is adorable! Already reminds me of spring and we haven't started winter yet! lol Congratulations on having your block previews in the magazine, I know that must have been a wonderful feeling! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYour block is adorable! Already reminds me of spring and we haven't started winter yet! lol Congratulations on having your block previews in the magazine, I know that must have been a wonderful feeling! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love your birds, they are just so cute! I can't wait to see the magazine.
ReplyDeleteYour block is very cute. Thanks for the chance to win a copy of the 100 blocks issue #6.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! The block is terrific! This would also be great all by itself as a little hanging for one of those tabletop quilt stands - so cute! Thanks for sharing.....
ReplyDeleteThe little birds are adorable & the block is sweet. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteMy first tour!
ReplyDeleteHow cute are those little birdies?! Congrats on making it into the new mag.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute and sweet little block!!!
ReplyDeleteYour block is just adorable! I love the little birds holding the quilt up. Congratulations! Don't pick me, I'm on the tour, too. Have a super day!
ReplyDeleteHow over the moon exciting!!! Congratulations and I adore your little birdies :) Gonna have to try your block :) Great Job!!
ReplyDeleteVery cute block! Love your choice of fabrics
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! It is a darling block...I always love birds!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet idea. Congratulations and thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteLoving the little birds holding a quilt. Can't wait to get a copy of the magazine.
ReplyDeleteI love the little birds - they make me happy, and what better than having them hold a quilt?
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on an adorable block!
ReplyDeletewhat a sweet block! i'll definitely be making this one, it would be a great pillow!
ReplyDeleteVery cute block, love those little birds holding the quilt!
ReplyDeleteI love your block, it would make a very cute wall hanging.
ReplyDeleteVery sweet little block. The little birds are adorable. I could see making lots of these blocks, each with a different little center. I enjoyed reading thru your blog, too. You are very creative.
ReplyDeleteThis is the cutest block. You did a great job. Congrats!
ReplyDeleteOh my! Your block is a must make in my book. I can't wait for the magazine now. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love the little birds, so cute holding the quilt.
ReplyDeleteI love the little birds, so cute holding the quilt.
ReplyDeleteI love your block! The birds are just too cute! Thanks for a chance at the give-away!
ReplyDeletemgw070 at shaw dot ca
That is such a cute idea! I really like the birds too. Thank you for showing us.
ReplyDeleteOh my...what a great block! Love the little birds holding the quilt. Wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteMichelle K.
klingaman4@yahoo.com
I love the block. I love the birds. I love the technique. This is my first stop on the blog tour. I can only hope the others are as great!
ReplyDeleteYour block is very cute.
ReplyDeleteLove the birds!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is my 1st tour. I am just getting interested in quilting. I liked your blog and love the birdies holding a quilt.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on being published! I love the birdies.
ReplyDeleteGood for you on your dream coming true. I really like your "Bird Holding a Quilt" block. So original and so darn cute. Can't wait to win a copy for myself so I can starting making that block. Thank you for the chance to win and being a part of the Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks Blog Tour.
ReplyDeleteSandi T.
sandit1@sbcglobal.net
I love your block. The birds are so cute
ReplyDeleteSo cute - a quilt within a quilt! Thank you for the opportunity to win!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!! I have always loved your little birds, so I am thrilled they are getting some recognition! I also love that you made your center square a quilt. Your block has so applications! Thanks for the inspiration and the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteGreat block. Block in a block is a technique I hope to use on my next quilt, and appliqueing birds really finishes it off and makes it a story.
ReplyDeleteThese little birds are the cutest things! I love them! I'm doing a mini quilt swap and this would make a womderful small quilt! Thanks for the ideas!
ReplyDeletehulseybg@gmail.com
Those birds are so cute! Makes me think of the mountains when spring cleaning after the snows have gone, but the little birds who love the snow haven't yet left.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet block. First time visiting your blog and I love it. Thanks for a chance to win a copy of the magazine. Hugs
ReplyDeleteLove the birds block and I enjoyed reading your blog
ReplyDeleteHave A Great Day:)
Love your block - it's so creative!
ReplyDeleteI'm so excited for you and your block is lovely! Congratulations! pbstrand@msn.com
ReplyDeleteYou got me with the cute birdies! I'll be making this block for sure. Thanks for the link for the sketchy quilting.
ReplyDeleteLove your block, and color choices!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute block! Congratulatons for being chosen to participate.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy your blog.
love the sweet simplicity of your block, and how you used traditional with a fresh twist! congratulations for being included in 100 blocks!
ReplyDeleteWhat cute little birdies! You did a wonderful job with Bonnie & Camille's Ruby. Thanks for a great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteCute block. Congratulations for being in the magazine.
ReplyDeleteCute block. Congratulations for being in the magazine.
ReplyDeleteAdorable. Love the bird theme!
ReplyDeleteAdorable. Love the bird theme!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute block! It would make a great little wall hanging all by itself!! Congrats on being in 100 Blocks!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute block! It would make a great little wall hanging all by itself!! Congrats on being in 100 Blocks!
ReplyDeleteYour block is very cute :) I would also be very proud if someone asked me to create a block!
ReplyDeleteGun, Sweden
gun@lapp.se
What a cute idea for a block! Really like the little birds.
ReplyDeleteLove those little birdies!! They are quilters, too!! How tweet!!! YOur choice of fabrics couldn't have been better they are such happy colors!! Cute block!!
ReplyDeletethis is adorable. i love how the birds are holding up the quilt. thanks for a chance to win. and thank you for sharing
ReplyDeleteLove the little birdies! Congrats to you and thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeletemhinders@myclearwave.net
Love the birdies! Congratulations on getting your block in the magazine. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeletegreat block!!
ReplyDeleteI love the tiny birds and their great quilt! I like the other bird quilts in previous postings as well.
ReplyDeleteNice to meet you! Congrats! So simple and so cute!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!
ReplyDeleteI love the birds and Ruby is one of my all time favourites!!
Congratulations, you designed a really lovely block!
ReplyDeleteI love your block, it is so fun and a wonderful piece to try with different fabric choices.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
Your block is adorable!! I love it!!
ReplyDeleteLove the birdies!! May have to make this next!!!!! Jane
ReplyDeleteI can hear the excitment in your blog. Congrats. Love the little birds. Thanks for being in the blog hop.
ReplyDeleteLove the birds holding a quilt block ! If I don't win one, I will have to buy one just to do your block !! I love birds :)
ReplyDeleteI love your birdies! They were what drew me to your blog, so congratulations! Such a cute block and I love Ruby fabric too!
ReplyDeleteGREAT block! The birs=ds are awesome!
ReplyDeleteHow adorable is your block! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteI was expecting a paper-pieced block, so yours is a welcome surprise! Birds on the brain lately, huh? (you just finished a little wall quilt with a group of them)
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute block idea. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteJust love the Birdies holding the quilt. What a cute idea for a runner.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cut block. That would so cute in a wallhanging in a laundry room.
ReplyDeleteOh my Goodness! Your block is darling! I love it!
ReplyDelete:) looks like so much fun!! I would love to try this technique!
ReplyDeleteI just LOVE your little birds and owls. I went to the link you posted to see how to make them. They will be on my quilt bucket list! Thanks.
ReplyDeletepaweis at yahoo dot com
I would like to win a copy!
ReplyDeleteLove your Sweet Birdies!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet block! Congratulations on being picked to submit a block to QM!
ReplyDeleteLove this little quilt. My friendship group is the Hens & a Chick, so I believe I'll be making at least one of these!
ReplyDeleteLove your quilts. Im now to quilting and wonder why you mark 1/4 in seam on the fabric? Is this so everything meets in the middle? I might have to try this to see if it will help me with the offness of blocks.. :) Can't wait for the book to come out!!! Thanks so very much for the learning experance.. rosestephanie775@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteVery cute block! I am always drawn to birds on blocks or quilts. Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute! Love the applique technique and can't wait to try it. It's perfect for your birds!
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable!!!
ReplyDeleteLove this block...The little birds are so cute!! Can't wait to get the book.. Thank you for the chance to win one. bpfrimmer@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute little quilt in the middle..and the birds are so sweet.
ReplyDeleteSoooo Cute :) Congrats to you!!! It sure is a honor to be in this Mag!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable block! Congrats on being included the book!
ReplyDeleteIs that cute or what!! Congrats on getting a block it this book.
ReplyDeleteLOVE your little birdies. so cute. love seeing all the ways to showcase the birdies.
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun, whimsical block!
ReplyDeleteI have all the magazines so far and if I'm not lucky enough to win Volume 6 I will purchase. Would love to make a small wall hanging for my quilt room with your block. It is adorable.
ReplyDeleteQuiltinGram
cathyc1950@gmail.com
Your block is beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteSweetest block! Congrats on such a lovely design!
ReplyDeleteYour block is adorable!
ReplyDeleteHow cute!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome block. Congrats
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on being in the new publication. It is a cute block.
ReplyDeleteI love you quilt block. It has inspired me to learn yet another way to applique. I really enjoyed reading how excited you were. I hope to someday have a blog of my own to share and have the confidence to enter my ideas. Congratulations on your block and thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI've never seen the applique technique that you used for your block. I really like the look of it; thanks for the link! It's a Really cute little block!
ReplyDeleteYour block is so beautiful! Thank you for the link, it's a great Tutorial! A hug!
ReplyDeleteVery cute block! Congrats on being in the book too!
ReplyDeletelove your free style birds!!
ReplyDeleteThe birds sure are cute. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteThe birds sure are cute. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on a cute and beautiful block! So wonderful the way your family shared in your achievement! I like how you hung your quilt hanging a quilt on the clothesline :D
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on being in the book your block is adorable.
ReplyDeletea.ladyfarmer at yahoo dot com
Congratulations on being in the book your block is adorable.
ReplyDeletea.ladyfarmer at yahoo dot com
I just love the little 'quilt'in the middle. Very nice.
ReplyDelete(alizavdw@gmail.com)
Congrats on being selected. I love your little birds!! Thanks for the chance to win!!
ReplyDeletewigglypup2(at)yahoo(dot)com
I really like the applique technique you used for the birds. The block is great. Congratulations! raybanfandango at hotmail dot com
ReplyDeleteBeautiful block, it's hard to create applique that isn't too campy. Yours is a great example of the perfect level of camp :> congrats! Many thanks artbylauralewis (at) gmail (dot) com
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful block. Congrats on having your block in the magazine. I can not wait for it to be out for me to get a hold of. I love the fabrics you used for the block, I love the colors of them.
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful block. I am just starting to applique and this pattern looks perfect to start with. Thank you cristalyn1 at cox.net
ReplyDeleteI love the free motion applique! I tend to be too careful - then get stressed. This looks so much less stressful and fun. Love the simple, precious birds. Blessings to you!
ReplyDeleteI love your birdie block. Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteIt's an adorable block. I like the round robin idea. Congratulations on getting a block into the book.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on having a block in the Quiltmaker's magazine! Your little birdies hold a quilt is adorable. Thanks for a chance to win a copy of the magazine.
ReplyDeleteThe idea of the two birdies holding up a mini-quilt is inspired! Its charming and whimsical...love it.
ReplyDeleteCongrats-your block is adorable!!! I can't wait to get a copy of the magazine.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute block! Thanks for the give away!
ReplyDeleteI love your little birds! Probably my favorite is the Christmas stockings one that you made
ReplyDeleteLovely block, congrats on getting in the issue.
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet block. I love it. Thanks for the chance to win. jackiewar@cebridge.net
ReplyDeleteThis is great! I love the block!
ReplyDeleteToo cute! Congrats :o)
ReplyDeleteI think your block is adorable and such a neat idea!
ReplyDeleteVery cute block, and congratulations on you "dream come true."
ReplyDeleteI like how the birds are holding the little quilt.
ReplyDeleteI love love LOVE your creativity! I want to make this block. I'll be watching you from now on. Keep the creative juices flowing!
ReplyDeleteLove it! Simple but with a twist. Congratulations on realizing your dream!
ReplyDeleteKathy
love your block thanks for the chance
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your block and on being included in this publication. I LOVE these 100 Block magazines. They are SO FULL of inspiration, creativity and talent. Your block is adorable. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your block. The little birds are adorable! I can't wait to see this issue on news stands, just hoping I get one. Even better would be to win a copy.
ReplyDelete3 LOVES from me! LOVE Ruby, LOVE the birds & LOVE the center! They knew what they were doing when they asked you to contribute :) Thanks!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on being selected for the magazine. Just getting started on my tour and would love to win a copy. Thanks
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute block! Congratulations for being published in the magazine! :)
ReplyDeleteWow, you made that cute little birdie block? I love it. I never thought of doing something like that, but then I seem to be one of those with artistic abilities in some areas and not others. Such a beautiful idea and thank you for letting me in the giveaway. :)
ReplyDeleteI adore that block! It's simple and elegant at the same time.
ReplyDeleteAs soon as I saw your block, I knew that I would have to make it. It is just so cute. Can't wait for the magazine to be out.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your Block. So cute with the birds holding a quilt. Can't wait to see all the blocks.
ReplyDeleteLove your cute little birds!
ReplyDeleteLeslie
ldp777 at gmail dot com
Such a great boost for your spirit. A wonderful block, though I am a beginner so think it will be a little while before I attempt.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this block! The cutest one ever! Thanks for the chance to win a copy ;)
ReplyDeleteI love the quilt within a quilt idea. It's adorable
ReplyDeleteWhat a creative block. I love that it's different but still doable.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea for those charm packs. Not only that, but very cute too!
ReplyDeleteI love your block! Adding the birds makes it so fun!
ReplyDeleteNancy
NyRoraback@aol.com
What a cute block with those sweet little birds.
ReplyDeleteLove the block. the birds are adorable
ReplyDeletethis block is absolutely adorable! love it and congratulations for being part of this issue.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on reaching one of your goals!! Thank you for sharing an awesome block with us! Love the little quilt in the center.
ReplyDeleteWhat a darling block!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to get the magazine so I can sew one up!!!
Love your cute block! Congratulations on being chosen for this issue of "100 Blocks".
ReplyDeleteThe little birds are adorable holding the quilt. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYour block is adorable. I love your little quilt in the centre block.
ReplyDeletewlinda_ca@yahoo.com
Pick me. I love that magazine.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on being featured in the magazine. Your little birds are darling!
ReplyDeleteYour block reminds me of spring, very refreshing. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteaurea.gillis@gmail.com
I love blocks with birds, and yours is so fantastic. I'll try it some day, just have to find the magazine here in Norway. Thanks for the giveaway. tubakk@online.no
ReplyDeleteI have a friend that is "bird" crazy --- and this will be just the block to gift to her --- not too difficult and too cute! Thanks for the chance to win "something".
ReplyDeletequiltschon@att.net
What a unique block...I love your cute little birds! Congrats on having your block published!
ReplyDeleteYour block / blocks are great! I love all the little birds. Thanks for sharing& congratulations on being in the 100 Block book!
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