Welcome everyone to my day on the 100 Blocks Volume 12 blog tour! I’m so thrilled to once again be a part of this fun experience with you.
My block is the Sew Happy applique block…
I think it’s fun to share photos of how the block was created. I am a big fan of fusible applique projects. Designing a project that is quick and whimsical is where I find my fun! Let’s start here with the design process. Yes, I still use paper, pencil, and hand drawn templates most of the time. I have EQ7 and an understanding of how to use it but to me, there’s nothing like starting from scratch.
I had developed these templates when I created this larger wall hanging version of the block…
I headed to my stash for fabrics and found these adorable ones from Riley Blake…
I did some simple piecing and then fused my applique to the background and headed to the sewing machine. The most relaxing part of quilting to me is adding the blanket stitch to my appliques. I just love that part! I get a hot cup of coffee and a good quilting podcast and stitch away!
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91 responses to “Welcome to My Day On The 100 Blocks Blog Tour!”
Great block, but your Penguin is Grand.
Love your penguin pattern and your sewing machine
Cute block!
I can see using your block as a mini quilt for one of my quild members in a Secret Sister swap. Or as a quilt label. It’s possibilities are endless.
Hi Sandi, I love all your patterns. They are always fun designs and are easy to do. Keep up the good work. I hope everyone will look through all your patterns. Love, Mom
Very cute sewing machine block!
Oh, how lovely!!!!
I love anything with a sewing theme.
I love machine appliqué and will be making this one for sure! Love those fabric choices, too!
I love applique and your sewing machine is awesome! I’ll be making a wall hanging or mini with your block once I get a copy of the magazine:).
Love your sewing machine block. It is just what I need for a wall hanging for my sewing room.
Thanks for the chance to win.
Such a cute block!
CONGRATULATIONS this is a wonderful block
Love your block, thanks for the chance!
Great block – I love the sewing machine!
Nice block. Your layout really showcases the applique.
What a nifty block! Do you ever put a backing on the applique to avoid ‘shadowing’ from the background fabric?
Thanks for the giveaway opportunity.
I enjoyed seeing your design process.
I enjoyed reading about your process of designing applique designs. Congrats on a fun block!
Very cute block, love the sewing machine. Thanks.
Cute sewing machine block. I could make this and use as a mug rug. Thank you, peterstankovich@comcast.net
Cute idea! Several blocks would make a darling wall hanging with different colored machines and focus fabrics for the project.
I love your block as usual… this would make a nice wall hanging in my sewing room..
drhodes9@cox.net
Such a cute block. Love the colors.
So cute! I with I had that stitch on my machine, but it is only a straight stitch. I tend to scribble stitch around appliques.
Wonderful block
Fun block! Love hearing about your process!
That is the cutest block, I was looking through the other things you make and they’re all so cute.
Your sewing machine block is so cute! What a great idea 🙂
Love the penguins and the quilts in your header too!
I do love those cute applique blocks!
Cute block – thanks for sharing pics of its construction.
Cute appliqué block! It really shows off our craft. Thanks!
So cute! This would be great to make for quilty friends!
Thanks everyone should have one sewing machine block
Love your block. It’s perfect for a machine cover I plan to make.
So nice of you to share your design process. Did you share the type of fusible you used? I didn’t see it mentioned. Have you ever used SoftFuse?
Cute sewing machine. It would be great on the sewing wall.
What a cute little applique! Congrats and thank you for a chance to win!
I haven’t done much appliqué before, but I may have to use your block to make a sewing machine cover.
Just learning appliqué. Such a fun block….congrats!
I can easily say, that this will probably be THE popular block of the issue! Super cute!!!! Congrats on you, Lady!! That’s awesome!!!
Cute block! Love the little sewing machine. I can see using it in lots of places. Congratulations!
Such a cute block! And I love the penguin!
Love your sewing machine block. Congratulations! And your mug rug is adorable. I am so going to make it just as soon as I get some time – I guess that means after Thanksgiving. kathleen(dot)lutz(at)comcast(dot)net
Cute block! Thanks for a chance to win.
A really lovely block Sandi. It will be fun to sew
This block is so cute! Can’t wait to see the new magazine.
What a cute block! Thanks for sharing your design technique.
I love your sewing machine block. Looks like fun to make.
Love your penguin block!! Fusible is the only kind of applique I’m interested in doing!!! wild_blue_farm at yahoo dot com
Cute Block. Thanks for showing us your process of designing.
Cute block. It would make a great block for a row by row quilt.
Love yout little sewing machine ty for sharing ….happyness04431@yahoo.com
Oh, your design is so much fun! Last month, I moved my sewing room into the bigger bedroom (hey, girl has to have sewing space, ya know?!) – this would be a great block to make to hang on the hall side of the door!
Love sewing machine blocks!
Love your block. And your mini quilts are adorable.
Cute block! Makes me want to make a new wall hanging for my sewing room now.
Cute blog & darling mug rugs.
Cute blocks! I particularly like the Penguin one.
Great block and your penguin is great too.
I love your block! I have been wanting to make a wallhanging with a sewing machine applique–yours is perfect!
Love your block…and your little penguin mugmat is adorable.
Great block!
Love you penguin mug rug. He is so cute!
Cute! I can make mine green to match my Featherweight.
love the penguin matt
Oh what a cute block. Thanks so much for sharing!
I LOVE the addition of the little sewing machine on your block. Too cute!
Thank you so much for telling us how you created your blog, I am always curious about that. I have EQ7 too but pencil and paper win out every time for me. I really like your little seasonal quilts at the top of the page, so cute!
Cute block for a gift for a quilty friend.
Cute! Your block would make awesome mug rugs for Christmas gifts for quilty friends!
reillyr2(at)hotmail(dot)com
What a darling block! Love it and can’t wait to make this for my sewing room. Congratulations on being in Quiltmaker’s 100, Vol. 12.
usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com
What a cute block! And thanks much for showing us the design process.
Love your block. I also like to do fusible applique. Don’t have the patience for needle-turn.
LOVE your block – it’s seeewww cute! Thanks so much for the chance to win 🙂
Debby E
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I love your block – anything sewing related!
I thought I would never get to the end of the Comments! Good for you. The block is really very clever. You are one productive person! Good Job!
A sewing machine pattern that looks exactly like my featherweight. Now I can have one in every color.
Your wall hangings are so cute! There are lots of nice projects on your shopping page!
Your block is sew cute! And I really like your patterns.
Adorable block!
I like your block! The 100 blocks magazines give me lots of inspiration for making little quilts for my table stand.
I love your little sewing machine block!
adorable sewing machine .
Love your block and giveaway
You sewing machine block is absolutely adorable!
bella.harriger at yahoo dot com
Love the block and treat because I need to make a cover for my featherweight!
Very cute little machine! And such a sweet penguin mug rug. kthurn@bektel.com
Wow! What a great block! Love the sewing machine applique! I’m definitely going to make that penguin mug rug too! Hugs
Rustyquilts9 at gmail dot com
Fun block for a gift to a quilting or sewing friend.
Love your block and giveaway too.