Welcome To The 100 Blocks Blog Tour!!


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I am so thrilled to be part of the QuiltMaker’s 100 Block Blog Tour once again! I was doubly thrilled when I saw the magazine and realized that my Home Tweet Home block was among the blocks chosen to be on the cover! I’m happy you’re here and let’s get started…oh and don’t forget at the end of the post you can comment for a chance to win a copy of 100 Blocks Volume 7 (I have two to give away) and one lucky winner will win a signed copy of my book, Little Quilts For Big Occasions.

My block is #628 in the magazine.

I thought you might like to see how I came up with the block design and also see the wall hanging I designed in a different color scheme to go along with it.

Here is the highly technical sketch of my design!
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I use a sketch book and colored pencils to get an idea of what I want the block to look like and which colors I think will go nicely with it. I don’t always stick to the original sketch though. The project usually grows from that original to something similar but not exact. In this case, it was pretty close.

I took the sketch to my fabric stash and chose these pieces to create the block.
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The next step was to create the templates that would be used in the design.
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I am huge fan of fusible applique and I use it in almost all of my quilts. Here the design is being built. Once I have all the pieces, I head to the ironing board to fuse them down and then start stitching around the appliques with a blanket stitch.
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I added some buttons as embellishments and here is the final block and a closer view of the details.
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Our family has two parakeets so I was happy to work on a block that featured sweet little birdies.

When I thought about making a wall hanging using the block, I went right back to my sketch book…
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I knew I wanted to try the block with muted colors just to see how it would come out! Turns out, I absolutely love it! This quilt can be seen in the Designer’s Gallery section of the magazine.
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And here’s a closer look at the detail.
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I hope you have enjoyed this stop on the blog tour and I encourage you to visit all of the designers on the tour this week! There are chances to win at each stop and a grand prize at the end of the week. Click here to visit the QuiltMaker blog to see a list of all the participating blogs and a chance to win the grand prize.
Leave your comment below for a chance to win!

Sandi

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359 responses to “Welcome To The 100 Blocks Blog Tour!!”

  1. I really like your birdhouse block. I love the appliqué blocks in all the past magazines. What a cleaver idea using the block for a wallhanging. The pinwheels are a great border!

  2. That’s a great block, birds and birdhouses are a favorite of mine! I’ve loved each issue of this magazine and I expect this one will be fabulous as well. Can’t wait to get it!

  3. Your block and quilt are adorable!!! I love going to FL in the winter and going to the wildlife refuge places to see all the different birds. Some day I’m going to make a quilt using my pictures. Thanks for the chance to win!

  4. Seeing your sketchbook is fun, Sandi, and your progression. It’s a sweet design, and the wall hanging works well. Birds have a special place in my heart. I have called my daughter Bird, Birdie, Miss Bird since she was tiny.

  5. Such a cute block, Sandi and congratulations again! I really love the orange movement fabric you used for the roof of the bird house! Your muted color wall hanging is really pretty!

  6. You are so talented. That is a very cute block. I can see this block as a wallhanging in my brand new grandnephew’s bedroom. What a wonderful way to celebrate his birth. Thank you for sharing with us and I would love to win my own copy of QM 100 Blocks, Volume 7 for myself. OR, I would be really honored to win a signed copy of your own personal book.

    Sandi Timmons
    sandit1@sbcglobal.net

  7. Oh gosh, I keep a project journal, too…with sketches of layouts, and dimensions, and fabrics used, etc. Mine don’t ever turn out as fantastic as yours, though…LOL! That’s okay, as I have a lot of fun playing with fabric, and that’s all the counts, right?

  8. What a sweet tweet! I think the wall hanging would be an adorable wedding gift quilt. I would just embroider the names of the two birdies and the date on the block somewhere to celebrate the creation of a new home.

  9. What a cute block! I have a birdhouse in my backyard (when my neighbor’s kid doesn’t take it to play with, LOL) I love seeing and taking pictures of birds. I will enjoy your block

  10. Looks absolutely adorable — and the stitching on the pattern gives it a lovely comfy look! Thanks for creating and sharing your talent.

  11. Your block is adorable! I love all of the little embellishments you used. Your wallhanging is too cute, I like the border of birds. Thanks for the chance to win.

  12. I’m pretty new to applique, so I never know if I should match my thread to the appliqued piece or go for contrast. After seeing your block, I’m definitely going to try contrast. Yours is so charming!

  13. Thanks for letting us see the design process– I always enjoy that. I especially like the second version of your wallhanging. It’s amazing how color and fabric choices can change the “feel” of a project, isn’t it?

  14. Thank you for sharing your sketch book. I am often intimidated by the great art in some quilter’s sketch books. Seeing yours makes me willing to put my concepts in a book, instead of scraps of paper that later end up in the trash.

  15. I love your block!! This is my first time to your site – but NOT my last. I love your work and would love to have a copy of your book – or the magazine.

    Thank you!!

  16. I so enjoy seeing the results of others’ applique and little birds with a birdhouse is just perfect for this time of the year. Unfortunately my arthritis prevents me from doing justice to applique, but that does not mean I do not appreciate the skills involved in making such pretty blocks. Thank you for designing this for us.

  17. I love your block! We have 7 bird feeders and 4 bird houses posted in the yard. I love to watch the little birdies swoop in, get a seed and rush back out.

    This is so cute 😀

  18. I love applique. Your little birds and flowers are so cute. I love the colors you picked for your wall hanging. Very pretty. Congratulations and thanks for the opportunity to win.

  19. Your block is one of the cutest blocks I’ve seen. Hope you don’t mind, but I love “cute”. It’s going to make a great mini quilt to put on my table quilt hanger.

  20. What a sweet block. As a bird lover, this is one I certainly would like to try. I love the way you have shown each step that you did in your design. Congratulations.

  21. Beautiful block with a delightfully whimsical subject and feel. I love the wall hanging, it is quite perfect and very inspiring to see your thought processes, thanks for sharing those steps, very helpful:)

  22. Congratulations on your block! It is absolutely stunning! You should put your block and the magazine in a shadow box to always remember this!!

  23. What a lovely block! Congratulations on being a cover girl! I am so glad that I found your blog. I really enjoyed seeing your design process, especially the notebook sketches. Thanks for sharing!

  24. Your birdhouse is delightful. I have had the hard task today of chasing off a pair of little cardinals that have wanted to build a nest on my patio. Your birdhouse would be perfect for them.

  25. Liked your block with the birds. Will keep it in mind for the wall hangings I will be making for Christmas gifts this year. Thanks for the chance to win!

  26. What a cute block! And I like the wall-hanging you made from it. I’d like to make one for my cubicle wall at work – nice and bright and cheery!

  27. Congrats on getting your block “Home Tweet Home” in Vol. 7! I love birds and had a cockatiel named Harley for awhile. They can be very loving.

  28. I love your block and wall hanging. It was interesting to see your journal and how you developed your idea. Congratulations on being a cover girl. I enjoy reading your blog and listening to your podcasts.

  29. Very cute birdie block & I love the quilt you designed. Congrats on having your block in the magazine & one the front cover!!!!! And thank you for the opportunity to win.

  30. Such a cute block. Thanks for sharing and thanks for having your comments set up so it isn’t limited to only those who happen to have one of a certain number of required accounts.

  31. I picked your name at random off the 100 Blocks Designer list as the first blog to vists and I’m so glad I did. I’m partial to bird blocks and quilts and yours is adorable. I also loved the posting with the 23 craft rooms.

  32. What an adorable block! I think it would make a cute wedding gift…with those two love birds in the center! I wish I had a machine that did blanket stitch, for that makes the applique look charming!

  33. I love your block. I really enjoyed seeing the thought process behind it. Although the subdued colors are nice, I’m a little more partial to the brighter block. Thanks for the inspiration!

  34. Love the way you used your little birdies. Know you are elated to have your block chosen for the “Quiltmakers 100 Block” book. Congratulations.

  35. Ilove the birdhouse, and your demonon how you started I would like to win a copy of 100 Blocks #7, Ihope this will inspire me to try applique’

  36. Your sketch is just like it should be. Love the settings for the birdhouse with the pinwheels. Thanks for a chance to win. Happy Spring to you!!!!

  37. Your block is so cute!! Love It! I’m glad you showed your process of doing the sketching and on to making the block. It doesn’t look as hard as I thought it would be. You are so creative.

  38. Your birds are soooo cute! Just love the whimsy. Can’t wait to see the pattern in the magazine. I so appreciate your sharing your creativity with all of us!

  39. I just love the block ! Especially all the little birdies surrounding the birdhouse. thanks for sharing with us your design process. Donna

  40. Congratulations for being published again and for being on the cover! That’s great! It was fun seeing your process from start to finish. I like your block and I just love the quilt that you made with it. I think I like the subdued colors too! Thanks for the chance to win!

  41. Love love your block. Congrats for getting in issue #7. Thanks for the chance to win this issue. So looking forward to getting the magazine so I can make your block.

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