Who would have guessed four years ago when I bought Bee eight sets of alphabet blocks — including sign language and braille — that I’d be doing a post about blocks that had nothing to do with my typography obsession. Well, here it is…
The volume 6 of 100 Blocks is coming out soon and guess who’s name is on the cover… Jo Morton’s. And mine. My name is on the cover of something along with Jo’s… Squeeeeeee!!!
(Have I ever mentioned that Jo Morton is one of my heroes???)
My block is all about the quilt I want to make but probably never will, so I’m hoping someone out there will actually make it so I can see it exist…
(How’s that for a sentence???)
This is the quilt I want to make, all subtle and soft, though I can see it being done in insanely vivid colors as well. It is another of the many quilts I design based on ideas from my weaving past. I really want to make this quilt to use as a throw rug; that’s allow isn’t it???
The block itself is pretty easy, just a bit fussy, though the hand embroidery adds a bit of time to it, time that I unfortunately don’t really have right now, no matter how badly I want to make this quilt. Here’s the block, which really is a fun little block…
What I really need to do is make time to do a block every month and then in a few years I’ll actually have the quilt, as if I could ever be that organized. But that doesn’t mean you couldn’t be…
So, keep your eye out for the new issue of 100 blocks; it is hitting the world next week. But as an added little bonus the fine folks in the land of 100 Blocks are letting me give away a free copy, so just drop a comment below for a chance to win and I’ll pick a winner on Monday, November 12th.
Yay blocks!!! And yay winning stuff!!!
-T
Great block! Looking forward to reading the new Generation Q as well, Congratulations!
I like the addition of hand embroidery. That’s exciting and different!
That’s a gorgeous block, although it would take me forever to make a quilt out of it, too – all those tiny bits! It would be fun with a rainbow of your jellybeans.
Ohh that block is awesome. I was just thinking about how to make a quilt top look woven. I used to live in Washington State (until this summer) and the Native American people in the Northwest are excellent weavers. I have a cedar hat and a basket. My Mom and I actually made a quilt that had a woven look to some of the blocks – but they were all shades of brown so they looked like cedar. So the woven look doesn’t really stand out in ours. LOL
That’s a really pretty block. How fun it must be to see your name on the cover of a magazine! Yay you! I’ll buy it if I don’t win it!
Very gorgeous. I love the subtleness, but I would probably mess it all up with some loud colors.
This is a great block!! My Grandmother would have suggested you get up an hour early each day, giving you the needed time to quilt!!
Congratulations for making the cover. I can hardly wait to see the book.
I love the subtle colors and the hand embroidery part! This quilt could be finished including binding and quilting and once in a while you could work a little on the embroidery…
(I´d love to win a copy of this magazine as quilting magazines are so hard to get here.)
Very…very nice block!! Great blog too, especially when you’re in a philosophical mood.
Nice block! I like the stitches.
Very nice quilt block.
What a cool block! Thanks for sharing!
That is a cool block, love the hand work…thanks for sharing
Cool block–love the woven look to it!
I love this block and this magazine!
Interesting block-could be used to do optical illusions!
Your block is different from so many others. Very creative.
Love this. It looks very simple but with the right colors it could be very cool looking.
Great block! I love the hand embroidery!
You might get me to work on this project – never know – the embroidery I can handle and the rest with some guidance from you.
Great block, it would make an awesome quilt. The embroidery is a nice touch.
Congrats on being mentioned on the cover. Your block is super. Your really do have to make that quilt:)
I enjoyed your post (made me smile) and like your block. The embroidery adds a nice little touch to it. Thanks for a chance to win a copy of the magazine. I bought every issue so far.
what a fun, fun block, wouldn’t it look great in blacks and brights?
I like your block! try to add embroidery to each of my quilts in some way whether as part of main design or just in the label.
What a beautiful quilt..it will take some time but I am sure some of the talented women and men who follow you will be able to knock it out in no time!
Thank you for the chance to win!
Simple and elegant…easy on the eye…I like it!
You can do it! It’s beautiful….one block at a time.
Neat block – like the addition of the embroidery. Thanks for sharing & thanks for the chance to win.
Love the subtlety of your block – I wonder where those birds are coming from and where are they going
Love the touches of hand-stitching, too! Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win!
I’d love to give your quilt design a try!
looks like a fun block to me…now where to find the time to make it!!
Very nice block. I look forward to doing one block for a sampler quilt, as I think it would take the rest of my lifetime to do a whole quilt.
What a wonderful quilt it would make!
Great block. The added embroidery doesn’t look too intimidating.
This block is simple, but interesting. I hope you will just cut an extra strip when cuttin fabric. In no time you would be sewing that strip to another. Then while cutting, cut and be ready to sew.
Cute! In my imagination,there would be a little boy with a Hot-wheels car going all over this quilt! and of course making car noises with his mouth.
That’s an intriguing block, and I am ready to give it a try!
This quilt is gorgeous, another one for my bucket list too. Thanks for inviting us all to play along.
Congratulations on being included in the magazine!
I like the little bit of hand embroidery on your block, adds a nice touch.
Love it!
This looks so easy to do!
I love your block. It is really quite the stashbuster. You gave us the idea and you could always make the squares larger. Someone will be making this quilt now that it is raining and cold. Just think – a nice warm quilt to cuddle in. Thank you for giving all of us a chance to win this awesome magazine.
Sandi T.
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Oh, wow, very pretty! Although I wouldn’t be able to step on it if you put it on the floor!
Very clever! With the additional embroidery is perfect.
Very pretty block! Congrats and thanks for the chance to win.
I like Jo Morton too! You need to see this finished so get to sewing. (lol)
Nice block. I have never embroidered on a quilt before, something I might have to try.
I like how you took into account the way it would layout in a quilt/rug. I love the soft colors & embroidery. I’ll be marking this one as one to make…. the handwork would be a great thing to keep with me when waiting at appointments, or when DH is driving. Thanks & Congrats on being in the 100 (with Jo LOL!)
Congrats on making the cover!! I’d enjoy making a quilt like your vision – it has lots of interest and would look great in both low key and high def fabrics!
So many projects so little time! Congrats on being included in the issue and getting on the cover. Thanks for the chance to win!
What a fun block! Great incentive for those of us who are still a little intimidated to jump into the hoop!
It’s a cute block with a nice twist on tradition. I do think it will be wonderful with bright colors for the small squares. Thanks.
Great quilt idea! Somebody here will whip it up in no time, I’m sure!
I always like a combination block of pieced and embroidered ideas. I can see how that quilt would be very restful. Hope you get to make it one day.
I love the simplicity of this block & I see many color combination possibilities. Thanks sew much for this chance to win
I’m trying to figure out how to do this block with strips and very scrappy — think it could be done, but, like you, no time at present. Maybe do a few and pair them with another block? — would make an interesting quilt.
What a great block! Congrats on being included in the issue!
That quilt design is great. Congratulations on being named on the cover of the magazine!
I love that block and that quilt! The little bit of hand embroidery adds so much! Thanks for the chance to win a copy!
I love your block! And also your fabrics, which I am currently hoarding until I dream up the perfect project. I always enjoy the interesting blocks in this magazine, thanks for the chance to win.
What? Being organized? I’ve heard of that word myself before, but still don’t understand it myself. ha. Good luck. Maybe you’ll get that quilt/rug done someday Thomas.
It’s an awesome looking block. Thank you for showing us. Now, you need to get on that and start it. Get that first block done. LOL
Lovely blog. I like all your birds.
I can see this done on black also! Very nice!
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I love the geometry of this block. I think a talented machine person could interpret your hand embellishment with her machine but I like the handwork very much. My mother was a weaver. I remember she told me if what you are weaving looks dead, just add a red thread. I think your hand embellishment really perks up the piece. I would love to do this as a little q=girl quilt or maybe even shift the pinky tones to green for either, or blue and be predictable for a boy. Now I will HAVE to have a copy of this issue.
This is such a subtle, understated block. I’m glad it was included in this volume–and congrats on the shout out on the cover.
Cute block. I love the embroidery! Thanks for a chance to win!
I love blocks with embroidery on them!! If you will cut all your quilt out and layer your pieces in order, you can work just 30 minutes a day and I promise, you will see progress!!
The addition of the hand embroidery on the block is a wonderful touch! Thanks for entering me into your drawing!
What a great block. Would love to see your quilt made up. Thank you for sharing.
A very cute and clever block!
neat block, love the addition of embroidered squares
I enjoyed sewing your block. The addition of the hand embroidery adds a nice detail.
what a great block…..thanks for sharing
Love your block. I hope to see your quilt made one day. I am sure you will see a lot of interpretations using your block. Thanks for sharing.
I like the hand embroidery squares on your block. I think your color choice is perfect for the design.
This is such a beautiful block. I can see it as a modern toddler quilt, I can see it taking center stage in a bag or gracing a wall, in addition to being a rug as you dream. And your colors of yellows, oranges, (I’d add grays) and beige are so yummy!
what a cute block. Thanks for the chance to win.
It’s a lovely block! One a month is do-able right? This reminds me of a welsh blanket. There’s one here if you scroll through a couple of pages, which it’s worth doing to look at the lovely vintage textiles – yum! http://www.elephantandmonkey.co.uk/collectibles.asp?category=4
This is a very interesting block. Congrats on having it in this publication!
It IS a fun block–you should go for the whole quilt!
Nice block, so different from other blocks! I like it!!!
Gun, Sweden
How fun is that?!! Lovely block and, yes, I’d love to see the finished quilt someday, too. Are you sure you can’t do a block a month? lol
Jo Morton is one of my favorites too, so congrats on being on the cover. Your layout would be great in many color ways. Thanks.
Looks very much like a woven rug. The hand embroidery adds texture and dimension. Congratulations!
I love your block! and thank you for being so honest about your “good intentions” of quilting! I have been in the same place many times! I get bored easy and give up on projects that seem too long! Maybe you’ll get somebody(else) out there to put your blocks together for a good whole look at your blocks on a quilt!
Lovely subtle block but beautiful as a quilt.
Very nice block. I can see doing one a month to get it done and it would be beautiful in bright colors
I loved reading your blog about you being so excited that your block was on the cover and next to your quilter hero! Your block is very cute.
Jo Morton is one of favorites too. Congratulations on being selected for the magazine. Quite an accomplishment. Thanks for sharing. HOpe you find time someday to make your quilt.
It’s a wonderful quilt. Congratulations and thanks for sharing.
Love your block. So pretty!
So many possibilities with this block (wish my EQ was available). The embroidery touch is sweet. One could even do a variety of stitches instead of running stitch.
Love the hand embroidery!
Oh so cute! I love the embroidery. That is a good idea for other blocks too. Thanks for the giveaway. Vivian
I agree that a big quilt with your block would take a long time to finish, but I like the looks, especially with the embroidery.
I like your attitude…it’s a perfect match to mine! If I would do a block a month…
Thanks for the blog and give away!!
Congrats, I like this block, but it would take me a long time to make this quilt too!
Love your block and the stitchery is a great addition!
oh my…love the quilt and the block…need more time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What an elegant block. It will make a lovely quilt.
love your idea for quilt, congrats on your block in the magazine.
Great block! I really like the embroidery on it. It’s just a little touch, but it really elevates the block to different level.
Congratulations on being published! I think your block is very cute and I know what you mean about the time – I never seem to have the time I need to be able to finish as much as I’d like to. Thanks so much for the chance to win & good luck with your organizing!!!
Very nice! It really does remind me of my weaving patterns from my class in college. It reminds me how fabric is woven, close up! And also how the blocks put together weave into continuous designs too.
Congrats and Yay!
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Inventive — makes me want to try it!
LOVE your block! Congratulations in getting in the magazine!
I love working with tiny pieces – this is so cute!
Ok, so maybe it takes a little more work than I normally put in, but I like it! Love the color choices too!
Great little block!
Love it! can see it with nice bright colors!
What a cute little block. The hand embroidery really adds to the uniqueness of your block! Congratulations for having your block published in Quiltmakers 100 Blocks #6 and for having your name on the front along with Jo’s!
I so want to win a copy of my favorite magazine! These provide such a multitude of possible quilts and other items! Come on Lady Luck!
It is indeed a very sweet block. Hope you do get it made at some time. Congratulations and thanks for the opportunity to win.
Love this block! Tamsyn
Love your block and the hand embroidery.
Your block is really something… love it can’t wait to see the magazine.
Wow – hand work is my nemesis, but your block does inspire me!
I love putting piecing and embroidery together!
Funny how life twists and turns and you end up from one type of block into a completely different other! Congrats on the cover mention, too!
I really enjoy embroidery so your block is perfect for me. Thank you for showing what a whole quilt would look like. Maybe I’ll try it!
It’s a great block. You really should make it. I’d go with bright colors in my version.
Your block is very interesting, the colors are lovely, it looks beautiful in the quilt.
I don’t think I could put all the work into something to walk on… But I love your block!
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Your block’s really interesting, and I love the embroidery you made
As do many others, I love the addition of the hand stitching. The colors and layout of your block make it look very modern. You know a block a month is really quite doable if you put your mind to it!
Very subtle but nice!
thanks for sharing your ideas
Although it seems very time consuming, your block is great and it would be fun to do a quilt with it and write ou ta “Braille” message within quilt. Great job!
That is a really cool block. You could also paint the design on a oil cloth for the kitchen!
Yay! Thomas! This is a cute block.
Congratulations on being selected and making the cover too!
Congratulations! Thanks for the giveaway!
Love this block, very inventive. Congrats on the cover of 100 blocks and Gen Q!
I’d love to have a copy of this issue of 100 Blocks!
Your block is beautiful and would be fun with fussy cut fabrics.
Debbie
Very stunning block. It will make a beautiful quilt!
That is a pretty neat block! Thanks for a chance to win.
I like your block!
super fun block. thanks for a chance to win an issue.
i’ll volunteer the embroidery work if you want because i can do that on my lunch hour time, but time at home is booked with other stuff….i am one of many… if only there were many of me
Love your block ,fantastic .Love the idea of piecing and embroidery.Congratulations on doing the cover!!
Would love to see this block made up into a quilt. It would look fantastic
Love the tiny blocks. So cute.
I like the embroidery in your block. One block at a time with embroidery in front of the TV, at doctor’s office, on airplane…I could see a quilt done.
Thanks for participating in the blog hop. I toured your posts in the blog and enjoyed them. Very creative spirit you have.
Congratulations on getting your block in 100 Blocks. And hopefully one day you’ll have time to put your quilt together!
I’d like to invent a way to craft and sleep at the same time (I love both!). I’ll let you know when I do, so you can make your quilt from this cute block.
Simplicity can be elegant. NICE JOB.
sao in Midlothian, VA
love the embroidered touch on your block! thanx for the cance at winning a copy of 100 blocks.
I really like the addition of the embroidery, really makes it pop. Hope I win.
Love the block and thanks Scarlette shobbs@scarlette.com
Neat! something simple yet striking. I really like it. keep up the good work
Wonderful block. Very sophisitcated looking with the low contrat and pops of color! Thanks for the giveaway.
Little granddaughter’s first quilts spent the past 2 yrs on the floor of the family room as crawl and play space for her. Go for it!
What a great block! Thanks so much for a chance at the give-away!
Congratulations on having your name on the cover, along with Jo Morton.
. Your block is very interesting, especially with the hand embroidery. Thanks for the chance to win a copy of the magazine.
I bet if you worked just 10 minutes a day on a quilt out these blocks you would get it done far quicker than you might think. And it would be awesome. Thanks for sharing.
Congratulations on making the cover. Your block is very interesting and inspiring, though I’m not sure if I would be up to the hand embroidering.
I really like your block. Thanks for the chance to win. Congrats for your name being up there on the front with your hero
Interesting block!! I love handwork…
Thanks for the chance to win a copy of 100 Blocks..
what a nice block! not too much hand embroidery…I’ll use this in the corners of other blocks…can you say L A Z Y??
This is a great block! Now I want to go explore your blog to see what else you do!
I like your block! I am so excited for this magazine to come out!
Congratulations on getting on the cover…let alone with Jo Morton! I’ve had the pleasure of meeting her and she is a delight.
Given the popularity of low volume quilts, I’m sure that someone will definitely make your design a reality. Seriously, it looks much more achievable than piecing 3 gazillion hexies to make a quilt
Your block is really nice! I like the addition of embroidery.
What a neat block and I can see this in bright colors. Congratulations on having your block published and being a part of the tour.
Thank you and Quiltmaker for a great giveaway and a chance to win.
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you could do a quilt !! one stitch at a time…a minute here, five there….
congrats, and I really like your block.
you can do it!!
I could have so much fun with a copy of 100 Blocks.
Great quilt block! I love the colors you chose.
Great block. Would love to receive a copy of the magazine
Your block is very unique and I like the twist of embroidery that has been added. Very nice! sewsilly@cox.net
Like your block. Hope you see it as quilt
I love the simplicity of your block. An entire quilt would be very beautiful. Congrats on having it on the cover and thanks for the chance to win!
This is such a cool block…right up my alley!
I like your block.
Yay for your name on the cover! Thanks for the chance.
Congratulaltions on making the cover. I love the simplicity of your block. It will make a beautiful quilt.
What a neat block! You know there are no quilt police so even if it takes you a year, that’s ok, lol. Thanks for sharing and for your giveaway.
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Nice block…like the embroidery bit (one of my other hobbies)….and I’m a Jo fan too! I lurk in the yahoo group due to lack of time…
Sweet block!
Like you said, one block of it a month, and soon you’ll have the quilt top done. But we never have time for our own ideas, do we. Love the simplicity of this block! thanks for sharing.
What a fun way to use up all those little scraps in my sewing boxes.
I love your block! thank you!
Congratulations for the block and being on the cover!
Congratulations on having your name on the cover!
Your block is very interesting!!
Thanks for this opportunity.
I love your block. What do you think about doing a different embroidery stitch for each stitched block. Would it ruin the simplicity of the block?
I like your block, it is very interesting!