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!
What a fun block with great colors. Congrats. kathleendo
I am very new to quilting and not very good at it but love it. I want to learn many things.
It’s a pretty block. Great suggestions for using the block.
Fun block with lots of movement. Need to do some applique for Christmas gifts.
thanks for sharing
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?
Very pretty block! Thanks for showing the different layouts!
Great job! My comment was apparently too short so I am adding nothing here to satisfy some mysterious requirement..thanks for the chuckle!
Thanks for giving so many ideas for using your block.
auntie.clark@gmail.com
Great block – I love the runner layout!
Beautiful block!! So bright & cheerful.
Thanks for the chance to win!!
I really like the spring runner!
Very nice block! Thank you.
Congratulations on the cover spot!!! Your block is beautiful!
Very pretty block! Thanks for the chance to win
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
Great looking block and what fun to have it published in this magazine. Congratulations!!
What a cute block. Lots of whimsical fun could be had with this. Absolutely loved it!
I love the purple smash of color. Stunning block!
I’ve never done applique, this is inspiring
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
This would definitely be a pretty tablerunner.
I LOVE your block and esp like it made into a table runner.
I love the purple quilt, beautiful colors.
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 your block, I’ve been looking for a small appliqué project, this would be perfect.
Love your applique block. My favorite color is purple, so like the purple colorway best.
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
Your block is beautiful! It makes me want to go back to applique which I haven’t touched in years.
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.
Great block, love the movement and the secondary designs I see in it.
I love your block. Applique is one of my favorite things to do.
Such a cheerful block. I love seeing all the different options.
What a beautiful block. Love the table runner. I can already see it on my table…
Fun to see the different design and color options!
I love your block. You are very talented! Thanks!
What an amazing block! Thanks!
Love your block!! Love applique.
I love your block! Thank you for the chance to win!
I LOVE the purple block.. so pretty, makes me want to tackle applique!
What a beautiful block! I love it in the both the orange and purple! Thanks for a chance to win.
This is a sweet block. I thank you for the opportunity to win. Willsjgl@comcast.net
This looks like a fun and challenging block! So pretty! thanks and congrats to you!
Great block, and love your ideas for using it with plain blocks in a quilt. Really makes the applique blocks stand out.
I like the purple variation. Its nice to see some ideas of how to use the block.
I like your block and all it’s variations – especially love the purple!
Love the block and layouts…thank you….marta
Love your block! The colors are great!
Your block is so very pretty. I love how the flowers appear to be dancing.
Love the block; my favorite kind of applique. and I like your various suggestions for using it.
Fun block and great sample layouts!
Your block and layouts are adorable. Definitely on my to do list. .
Love this! So many wonderful ideas to work with!
The purple version says Spring Time to me. Thanks for sharing and the chance to win.
Love that purple version! But then, I love purple. The brighter, the better.
So many different colors would look good on this block. Love it!
Thanks for the different setting ideas! My favorite item to make are table runners and your block is so appealing.
Cute block! Love the swirly twirly look of it. It’s like a more graceful and delicate pinwheel. Thanks!
Such a lovely block! I love the variation with purple, thanks for the chance to win!
Such a cute block and I like the variations, especially the 3 block table runner, and then the last one with the purple.
Love all the variations!And I am starting to like applique, so this might be a block I could do!
I’m a sucker for applique blocks with pieced background. Your block is terrific!
What a happy block. If you add eyes to the flower, it will look like it is dancing, with long legs and waving arms!
Pretty block – thanks for sharing & thanks for the chance to win.
This is definitely a “wow” block! So graceful and full of potential–could be four seasons.
I like the appliqué design. It would make a great Christmas quilt.
Very nice block!
What a beautiful block. Love it in both colorways.
Your block is so pretty….so dainty. Thanks for sharing with us.
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)
Love your block. Congratulations on getting it published in the new issue of 100 blocks
I like the background of this block! What a great option to reduce the applique for a larger project!
I love applique but haven’t taken the time to do much of it lately. I LOVE the tablerunner version!
I love your block! Thanks for sharing the many ways I can use it.
I would love to make your block into the table runner. I could see it done in christmas fabrics too.
What a pretty design. Thanks for showing so many different options.
Swirly Whirly Floral is a very pretty block; love the gentle curves.
I love the purple option of the block. So springy. Congrats on being chosen for the magazine.
I really love your block! I especially love the one with purple! So pretty!
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.
Beautiful block! I love the tablerunner with just the center block appliqués. This will definitely be on my to do list.
congrats, this is a lovely block. so many things can be done with this. it would look pretty as placemats also. Hmmmmmmm
Pretty block. Congratulations.
Congratulations on your Swirly Whirly Floral block! All of the setting variations are lovely, but I especially like the spring table runner.
Congrats on making the cover! Lovely block x
I love applique and the movement in your block is great!
lovely applique flower block that my Mom would love.
Great Block. very pretty Really like seeing the block in a quilt. Thanks!
Pretty applique
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!
I just love applique on a pieced background. Beautiful!
Wonderful options for your block.
love applique! love the runner!
Thanks for sharing your block! I love when several blocks are combined. Looking forward to seeing your block with others in the magazine.
I like a block with a lot of movement. Yours certainly fits the bill.
What a lovely block! The first design is my favorite.
Love your design. Thanks for the giveaway.
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.
I do adore applique…really sweet block.
Love your block and it would be nice to make a summer table runner with it.
Debbie
I love seeing all these fresh new blocks! Thank you for participating in the Quiltmaker blog hop.
Great block and lots of great ideas!
I would love to try out some of these patterns.
Thanks!
S many patterns – I would love to own a copy.
Thanks!
Thanks for the lovely giveaway.
I would love to win this!
Thanks!
Love your block with the options mixed applique and pieced.
I love the table runner with only one applique block. Lots of other possibilities as well. Love the block.
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
Congratulations on your stunning pieced and appliqued block! I love the possibilities you showed! Can’t wait to try them out! Hugs, Karen
Your block’s a cutie patootie, so much for to make, I’d love to give it a try!
Great block! It looks pretty versatile too.
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!
So much movement in this block! Beautiful!
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.
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
What a nice block. Love Quiltmaker magazine. Thanks.
Love the free spirited applique! Now if I can just learn how to do it. Thanks for sharing.
Such a beautiful block. I love all the color options, too. Thanks for the chance to win.
That block is too cute! Congrats on getting into the magazine!
Love your block. thanks for all the ideas for using it. I have several 100 blocks magazines, always inspiring.
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 and the variations are great ideas!
Your block is lovely. I love how you show so many beautiful possibilities of using it.
Love the applique on the pieced background. Thanks for the chance.
Great block, love the combination.
Great block; i really like how the table runner looks. Thanks for the giveaway!
What a great block–I love applique!
very pretty block
A lovely block, and great layouts!
Very pretty! Love the block and layouts.
Love doing applique! and love your block! oh so many projects and so little time!
It is so cute and thanks for the opportunity to win.
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
This is a great block! All of your settings are great! I like applique.
Love your block and all the combinations! Thank you for the chance to win.
Love your block in both color ways. Thank you for the chance.
Love this. Really like the idea of using the appliqué on some blocks and have the same block. Minus the appliqué. Great idea.
I love applique but don’t do it as much as I would like to. I’m adding this block to my list.