Welcome to Day 1 of the Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks vol 11 Blog Tour! Have you seen the magazine yet? It will not disappoint; so many fun blocks!
Any my block, Swirly Whirly Floral, made the cover! Isn’t she cute?
What can you do with this block? Well, here are a few ideas- You could make a sweet spring runner for your table. Use 3 or 4 blocks, depending on how long you want it.
Don’t want to do that much appliqué? Then use 3 blocks and only appliqué the center one!
How about a small quilt? It uses 9 pieced blocks and puts the appliqué on 5 of them.
You could add some color to the center on the non-appliqued blocks.
Or change some of the colors around…
Or use fun purples for a pop of color…
So many options! How about a giveaway?
Leave a comment and you will be entered into the drawing for a chance to win a one of 2 copies of the Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks magazine. I will draw a winner on Saturday May 9th- 9am my time! (Mountain time.) Giveaway is closed!
Pop over to Quiltmaker to see the whole schedule and for lots more chances to win magazines and other quilty prizes!
Have fun on the tour this week! And don’t forget to check out page 90 in the magazine, where Debbie Allan combined my block with 2 others into a nifty quilt design!
happy quilting,
Kate
p.s. If you are looking for the winner of the book blog tour, click to see this post!
I love applique but don’t do it as much as I would like to. I’m adding this block to my list.
Love this. Really like the idea of using the appliqué on some blocks and have the same block. Minus the appliqué. Great idea.
Love your block in both color ways. Thank you for the chance.
Love your block and all the combinations! Thank you for the chance to win.
This is a great block! All of your settings are great! I like applique.
Loved your block, I had the chance to test it and used it in my quilt for the magazine on page 90. It was a fun block….
hugs and stitches
It is so cute and thanks for the opportunity to win.
Love doing applique! and love your block! oh so many projects and so little time!
Very pretty! Love the block and layouts.
A lovely block, and great layouts!
very pretty block
What a great block–I love applique!
Great block; i really like how the table runner looks. Thanks for the giveaway!
Great block, love the combination.
Love the applique on the pieced background. Thanks for the chance.
Your block is lovely. I love how you show so many beautiful possibilities of using it.
Love your block and the variations are great ideas!
Yes, she is a cutie. I love the idea of the different layouts as well as the color options. It is very helpful for us to see what we could be quilting beforehand. Thank you for being a part of the QM’s 100 Blocks, Volume 11 blog tour and the chance to win a copy of this awesome magazine.
Sandi Timmons
sandit1@sbcglobal.net
Love your block. thanks for all the ideas for using it. I have several 100 blocks magazines, always inspiring.
That block is too cute! Congrats on getting into the magazine!
Such a beautiful block. I love all the color options, too. Thanks for the chance to win.
Love the free spirited applique! Now if I can just learn how to do it. Thanks for sharing.
What a nice block. Love Quiltmaker magazine. Thanks.
When I first say the magazine cover your block was the one that drew my eye. Love the purple.
Saw the magazine cover not say. lol
This is a very versatile block with many possibilities. I like the shadow block beneath the applique. That is one of my favorite design types.
So much movement in this block! Beautiful!
I love the Swirly appliqué, and I can really see three blocks as a runner. I’m always looking for a spring pick-me-up after the long, cold winter!
Great block! It looks pretty versatile too.
Your block’s a cutie patootie, so much for to make, I’d love to give it a try!
Congratulations on your stunning pieced and appliqued block! I love the possibilities you showed! Can’t wait to try them out! Hugs, Karen
Oh what a sweet block! Congrats on making the cocer! I guess I’ll have to remake my spring table runner!!! Thanks so much for the chance to win 🙂
Debby E
samtaylorcjsmimi at yahoo dot com
I love the table runner with only one applique block. Lots of other possibilities as well. Love the block.
Love your block with the options mixed applique and pieced.
I would love to win this!
Thanks!
Thanks for the lovely giveaway.
S many patterns – I would love to own a copy.
Thanks!
I would love to try out some of these patterns.
Thanks!
Great block and lots of great ideas!
I love seeing all these fresh new blocks! Thank you for participating in the Quiltmaker blog hop.
Love your block and it would be nice to make a summer table runner with it.
Debbie
I do adore applique…really sweet block.
Oh, I adore this block. Applique is not my strong suit for sure, but this is so cute I’d have to try try again. thanks for this opportunity. and keep coming up with lovely designs.
Love your design. Thanks for the giveaway.
What a lovely block! The first design is my favorite.
I like a block with a lot of movement. Yours certainly fits the bill.
Thanks for sharing your block! I love when several blocks are combined. Looking forward to seeing your block with others in the magazine.
love applique! love the runner!
Wonderful options for your block.
I just love applique on a pieced background. Beautiful!
I always make a small applique project kit at the beginning of summer so I have a project to work on over the summer camping season. Most places we go, don’t have electricity! Being able to stitch a little while sitting in the shade of tall trees or by a campfire in the evening is my idea of relaxing!
Pretty applique
Great Block. very pretty Really like seeing the block in a quilt. Thanks!
lovely applique flower block that my Mom would love.
I love applique and the movement in your block is great!
Congrats on making the cover! Lovely block x
Congratulations on your Swirly Whirly Floral block! All of the setting variations are lovely, but I especially like the spring table runner.
Pretty block. Congratulations.
congrats, this is a lovely block. so many things can be done with this. it would look pretty as placemats also. Hmmmmmmm
Beautiful block! I love the tablerunner with just the center block appliqués. This will definitely be on my to do list.
What a pretty block! reminds me of spring which we seem to be having at the moment…lots of showers this year so the sun comes and goes quickly. I love the wallhanging with the other pieced blocks. Your block brings out the beautiful colors. Thanks for sharing.
I really love your block! I especially love the one with purple! So pretty!
I love the purple option of the block. So springy. Congrats on being chosen for the magazine.
Swirly Whirly Floral is a very pretty block; love the gentle curves.
What a pretty design. Thanks for showing so many different options.
I would love to make your block into the table runner. I could see it done in christmas fabrics too.
I love your block! Thanks for sharing the many ways I can use it.
I love applique but haven’t taken the time to do much of it lately. I LOVE the tablerunner version!
I like the background of this block! What a great option to reduce the applique for a larger project!
Love your block. Congratulations on getting it published in the new issue of 100 blocks
Oh my what a super fun block Swirly Whirly Floral is! You certainly picked the right name for her :o) She looks great in every one of your suggested layouts! Thank you for an opportunity to win a copy of Volume 11 :o)
Your block is so pretty….so dainty. Thanks for sharing with us.
What a beautiful block. Love it in both colorways.
Very nice block!
I like the appliqué design. It would make a great Christmas quilt.
This is definitely a “wow” block! So graceful and full of potential–could be four seasons.
Pretty block – thanks for sharing & thanks for the chance to win.
What a happy block. If you add eyes to the flower, it will look like it is dancing, with long legs and waving arms!
I’m a sucker for applique blocks with pieced background. Your block is terrific!
Love all the variations!And I am starting to like applique, so this might be a block I could do!
Such a cute block and I like the variations, especially the 3 block table runner, and then the last one with the purple.
Such a lovely block! I love the variation with purple, thanks for the chance to win!
Cute block! Love the swirly twirly look of it. It’s like a more graceful and delicate pinwheel. Thanks!
Thanks for the different setting ideas! My favorite item to make are table runners and your block is so appealing.
So many different colors would look good on this block. Love it!
Love that purple version! But then, I love purple. The brighter, the better.
The purple version says Spring Time to me. Thanks for sharing and the chance to win.
Love this! So many wonderful ideas to work with!
Your block and layouts are adorable. Definitely on my to do list. .
Fun block and great sample layouts!
Love the block; my favorite kind of applique. and I like your various suggestions for using it.
Your block is so very pretty. I love how the flowers appear to be dancing.
Love your block! The colors are great!
Love the block and layouts…thank you….marta
I like your block and all it’s variations – especially love the purple!
I like the purple variation. Its nice to see some ideas of how to use the block.
Great block, and love your ideas for using it with plain blocks in a quilt. Really makes the applique blocks stand out.
This looks like a fun and challenging block! So pretty! thanks and congrats to you!
This is a sweet block. I thank you for the opportunity to win. Willsjgl@comcast.net
What a beautiful block! I love it in the both the orange and purple! Thanks for a chance to win.
I LOVE the purple block.. so pretty, makes me want to tackle applique!
I love your block! Thank you for the chance to win!
Love your block!! Love applique.
What an amazing block! Thanks!
I love your block. You are very talented! Thanks!
Fun to see the different design and color options!
What a beautiful block. Love the table runner. I can already see it on my table…
Such a cheerful block. I love seeing all the different options.
I love your block. Applique is one of my favorite things to do.
Great block, love the movement and the secondary designs I see in it.
I love your block especially the purple version, even though I’m not very good at applique. Thanks for showing how the block could be used.
Your block is beautiful! It makes me want to go back to applique which I haven’t touched in years.
Love your applique block. If I don’t win a copy of the magazine, I know that I will be buying a copy. This block I need to make. Thanks
Love your applique block. My favorite color is purple, so like the purple colorway best.
I love your block, I’ve been looking for a small appliqué project, this would be perfect.
If I win, page 90 will be my first stop! Your block is lovely and it would look so well made into a table runner with my dining room colors.
I love the purple quilt, beautiful colors.
I LOVE your block and esp like it made into a table runner.
This would definitely be a pretty tablerunner.
I love it! The pieced background with applique on top is cool! I’m expanding my applique skills, so I wouldn’t be afraid to make your block now!
reillyr2(at)hotmail(dot)com
I’ve never done applique, this is inspiring
I love the purple smash of color. Stunning block!
What a cute block. Lots of whimsical fun could be had with this. Absolutely loved it!
Great looking block and what fun to have it published in this magazine. Congratulations!!
I am always inspired by the many choices to show one block. I think I like the three in a row runner best. I don’t mind applique; just don’t see that many I love.
However, I would do yours, it is beautiful!
thanks
Very pretty block! Thanks for the chance to win
Congratulations on the cover spot!!! Your block is beautiful!
Very nice block! Thank you.
I really like the spring runner!
Beautiful block!! So bright & cheerful.
Thanks for the chance to win!!
Great block – I love the runner layout!
Thanks for giving so many ideas for using your block.
auntie.clark@gmail.com
Great job! My comment was apparently too short so I am adding nothing here to satisfy some mysterious requirement..thanks for the chuckle!
Very pretty block! Thanks for showing the different layouts!
I love applique, especially with twirly flowers and leaves. Thanks for sharing all the color options and for the chance to win. Now the big decisions: wall hanging? Table runner? Colors? Fabrics? I love these kinds of decisions, don’t you?
Fun block with lots of movement. Need to do some applique for Christmas gifts.
thanks for sharing
It’s a pretty block. Great suggestions for using the block.
I am very new to quilting and not very good at it but love it. I want to learn many things.
What a fun block with great colors. Congrats. kathleendo