Quiltmakers 100 blocks blog tour

Woo Hoo!!! Look what I am in!! (well a block of mine anyway!) I love this magazine and was thrilled to be able to contribute a block……and my name is on the front cover!!(with Jennifer Chiaverini!)

                                                 
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You can join in the blog tour here on the Quiltmakers Quilty Pleasures blog

here is my block, a little applique, a little stitching and a little piecing!! Seriously you need to have this magazine!!

                                
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You could make three blocks into a tablerunner or twelve blocks for a lap quilt, whatever you can think of!

The lovely people at Quiltmaker will send one lucky person a copy of this magazine. All you need to do is leave a comment here and maybe you will win one!

                                  
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Follow the 100 Blocks Blog Tour daily April 29-May 3 at The Quiltmaker Blog Quilty Pleasures for more blocks, ideas and giveaways galore!

Have a great week!

Cheers

Gail

374 thoughts on “Quiltmakers 100 blocks blog tour”

  3. As usual your designs are wonderful! I love combining embroidery and quilting.

  11. Love your block. The combination of applique and stitchery go so well. The bird print fabric is just great

  22. Congratulations on having a block in this wonderful magazine. I love it and get so many great ideas. The applique and stitchery is lovely. I would love to win a copy of the magazine. Thanks for the chance. Nola

  23. Congratulations and thanks for a chance to win the magazine and make your block!
    Heather

  26. Your work is always beautiful and I would like to win the book for a friend Shirley who loves finding interesting new blocks to stitch and sew

  28. Congrats being up there with the big ones! You sooo deserve it with your talent. Love the block.

  32. Sweet block! Thanks sew much for this chance to win a copy of Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks, Vol. 7 😀

  42. So inspired by you
    Youre patterns are wonderful.
    Im certainly looking forward to the rest of the blocks by other talanted sewers.

  43. Love to use blocks with embroidery and piecing. Congrats for being in the 100 blocks.

  45. How so totally cool – congratulations hasnt your life been exciting lately – new book, block in one of the well known quilting book and your name on the front cover woo hooo – surely some clinkers are well deserved…ps love the book as well..

  52. Love the stitching the in the middle. Very sweet block! Congrats on being in the 100 (and on the cover!– now you can cross “be a covergirl” off your bucket list!)

  55. Always enjoy your designs and this
    one is another one of my favorites.
    Congratulations on being one of the 100.

  56. You have done an amazing job with yourelf creative block. Of course, I just need to seriously win a copy of QM 100 Blocks, Volume 7 for myself to make this block for myself now. Thank you for the chance to win.
    Sandi Timmons
    sandit1@sbcglobal.net

  59. Congratulations on having your block in issue 7…it’s just lovely! (I’m a sucker for birds, lol! )

  62. I love that you are so excited about being on the cover, with your name. What a pretty block.

  66. Gail, love the block. And congrats on being on the front cover (with Jennifer C.)!
    Linda

  71. Great block! Thanks for being a contributor! Can’t wait until the magazine hits the stands….or maybe I will win one 🙂

  73. What a very fun block! Can’t help but smile looking at that and thinking of it in lots of colors….

  75. I love your banner! Anything with birds in it really and the primitive look. Jan

  77. Gail, congrats for being featured! Love your block with the combination of stitching and embroidery. Well done! Thanks for the chance!

  85. Hi Gail!! I had the opportunity to test your block for QuiltMaker Mag and I put it in the center of my quilt that I made for the magazine!! Really awesome block and it went perfectwith the fabrics they sent me. You can check out my quilt at my blog at Quilt To The Edge!!! Congratulations on having your block in 100 Blocks!!

  87. The greatest thing about a blog tour is finding talented people like you! I’m looking forward to your posts and love your block and blog. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to win the magazine!

  88. Love your block and congrats for having it selected!
    I love doing handwork and making it into a quilt or wallhanging:)

  92. Thanks for the chance to win a copy of this issue–I’m looking forward to adding it to my collection, and winning a copy would be extra-nice.

  94. I am a big bird fan and love the delicate use of him in your block. A keeper for sure.

  96. I love how you have combined those three elements in this quilt block. Beautiful work. Thanks for sharing.

  99. I love your patterns and was so glad to see you were in the magazine. ANother great block.

  103. Congratulations on having your block included in this publication. And your name on the cover to boot.. How lucky is that??

  104. Your block is so cute! I love that it combines stitchery with applique and piecing. Love it!

  110. Love the combination of stitching, piecing and applique in your block! Thanks for the chance to win!

  111. This is such a pretty block & I love the way you incorporated the fabric into the design.

  112. Your name is so important and to find yourself named on the front cover, well, how very special is that? Love the new block and it being forever in print in this inspirational magazine makes it so very special.

  116. Congratulations on being named on the front cover. I can’t wait to get a copy (hope I win)of the magazine so I can make your block for my kitchen in blue and yellow.
    As always love your designs!

  120. This block is so refreshing. Hand embroidery is my favorite thing to do! Thank you.

  123. What a lovely block. So spring like 😀 After the past winter, I could use some spring 😀

  128. Gail-Love your block because it contains applique and embroidery. Thanks for the opportunity to win some great inspiration!

  134. Your block is so nice and I think if I don’t win a copy of the magazine I’ll buy it just to get your block.

  139. Oh my goodness, I absolutely love the embroidery on this block! I’m definitely going to be making this one!

  140. How clever to use all 3 techniques in 1 block. Very nice. Thanks for the chance to win.

  145. Congrats for having your block in the magazine, and your name on the cover! I love your block because I am a quilter but also I love hand-embroidery. I doodle with embroidery on my quilts.

  146. What a beautiful block and the flowers are lovely. Wish spring would get here. With snow falling outside my window, I will have to make your block to see spring. Thanks for sharing.

  150. I love your work. It is always a pleasure to visit your blog. Congrats, on your block.

  155. Love your block and congrats. I’m looking forward to having this magazine. Thanks.

  161. Would love to make your pretty block. Thanks for the chance to win the pattern in the latest issue.

  164. Love all of your work! I have been a follower on facebook. Congratulations! You deserve to be on the cover. I would love a copy of your new book Simply Christmas 2013.

  173. I like that your block has applique, stitching and piecing in it. Thanks for a chance to win a copy of the magazine and congrats for having your name on the front cover.

  182. Congrats on making the cover! I love embroidery and look forward to seeing your block up close and personal!

  183. Congratulations to you and your block for being published. I love the embroidery in your block.

  195. Your block is just beautiful! I love that you used some stitching, applique and piecing all in the same block. Thank you!

  200. All original blocks amaze me, I just love yours and would love to win the magazine to make it.

  203. What a cool idea, combining different techniques. Lovely block. And thanks for the chance to win a copy of the magazine!

  204. I get a bit ADD with my needlework…..applique, embroidery and piecing in one block are my ideal!

  213. I’ve made one quilt that is embroidery with patchwork, and loved it. I really like your block too. Thanks for a chance to enter to win! Congratulations on your selection for this issue of 100 Blocks.

  214. I really want to do more embroidery and your block is perfect! Thanks for the inspiration!

  216. Very nice block! I think this one is my favorite so far. Congratulations on having your block chosen.

  230. I don’t know Jennifer Chiaverini, but I bet that she is thrilled to have her name on the cover with yours! Congratulations on creating such a lovely block! 🙂

  235. lovely block and how wonderful to have your name on the cover. Thanks for the chance to win

  236. Your block is the most unique one I’ve seen so far! Applique, piecing AND embroidery! Wow!

  240. I love the way you combine the embroidery, applique and patchwork! I so enjoy all three!

  247. It is truly an honor to be in this issue with you my friend and to share this day with you as well.
    Big bunny hugs! 🙂 🙂 🙂
    Michelle and the bunnies

  251. Congrats on having your block in the magazine! I love the bird pattern material you used. The block is pretty. Thanks for the opportunity to win.

  254. I could make a little wallhanging for my new apartment’s kitchen! I’d need some fabric with little chickens in it. . . . Thank you for the block and the excuse to go fabric shopping!

  256. Congratulations on getting your block in Vol 7. I like the stitching and it will make a beautiful table runner.

  261. Love the combination of stitchery, patchwork, and appliqué. Makes it fun to do.

  264. Congrats to you! Wow, reading your blog, you are one busy lady! So envious.
    Thanks for the chance to win!
    Cindy from MI

  265. Lovely block. I am a fan of your designs and have been since I saw them when in NZ several years ago.

  275. Congrats on making the cover! Love your block in red, white and blue. Thank you for the chance to win!

  277. Embroidery stitching was my first introduction to needlework — what a pleasure to go back to my beginnings — great block!

  283. Oh, I love the addition of a little bit of stitchery on your block. Thanks for the chance to win!

  284. Congrats! I like the bird in the middle the most! Thanks for the chance to win.

  291. Great block. How exciting to be chosen to have your block included. Know you are proud.

  292. What a lovely block! This is a neat blog and I’m spending some time checking it out!

  294. Love your block, so dainty and pretty. Thanks for sharing and a chance to win this magazine.

  296. The embroidery adds a special touch to the block, Gail. Thanks for the opportunity to win a book with the new block collection. Please note I enjoyed exploring your past blog posts. I’ll be back.

  299. Congratulations for being in the magazine! Your block looks so sweet with the birds fabric!

  300. I really like your stitching on the block. I should do more of that. It would give me something to do while watching tv.

  301. I like the appliqué on your block. Thank you for a chance to win the giveaway

  303. I love your designs. I corresponded with you because I couldn’t get to a couple of pattern links. You were as generous in helping me with that issue as in sharing your work with others and participating in a wonderful tour. Thanks for the giveaway, too. The creativity of everyone is amazing. I love the embroidery. It gives the feel of an heirloom quilt no matter the fabrics used.

  304. This is a marvelous addition to the blog hop. Like the block as well – one could use different colors in each block and then do scrappy sashing. Hmmmm? Might be a quilt coming.

  310. I love to combine Patchwork and Embroidery and your block just hits the spot. Congratulations. I’ve followed your blog for a long time keep up the good work

  324. Very cute block and I love to hand stitch!! Will be making this block over and over! Love it!!

  327. Congratulations! I would enjoy
    making a pillow top with your
    block.

  328. What a great block. Congrats on having your name “in lights” on the cover. That’s awesome!

  330. I really like your block. I like to put a little stitching in my quilts or sometimes a lot of stitching. Thanks for the chance to win.

  333. Beautiful block! I love that it has 3 different techniques used in making it.

  334. I like the way your combined different elements in your block, and being next to Jennifer isn’t bad press either!

  335. Very sweet — I think this may be my favorite of those I’ve seen so far!! Congrats on making the cover, too! 🙂

  336. Your embroidery is so sweet and such a nice contrast to the other blocks shown so far. Congratulations on being featured in the magazine.

  340. All my favorite things in one Block – what more could I ask! Judy R from Buffalo

  342. What a neat block! Congratulations on being included in this wonderful magazine

  350. Very cute design! I especially like the fussy-cut center. Your block combines three of my favorite crafts. Home run!

  351. I just adore everything you design and make, huge fan of yours! awolk at rogers dot com

  354. I love this block! Hand embroidery ROCKS! Thanks for sharing this with us–can’t wait to see the issue personally!

  355. What lovely block…good idea make mine into a runner…….storage is an issue!

  357. What a lovely block you created. Thank you for the opportunity to win.

  358. Gail, how fun that you combined several techniques into one fabulous block. It has all kinds of possibilities for great projects! Sandi

  363. I’m hooked. I love blocks that incorporate hand stitching, and your center design is exquisite.

  366. Congratulations on the book and being on the tour! Thanks for the opportunity to win – and sharing your passion.

  368. Wow, that’s kinda like “your name in lights” yahoo.Very nice block too!!

  369. I just recently read all of Jennifer Chiaverini’s Elm Creek Quilter series! I sure am glad I didn’t have to wait for the next one. I like your block. It’s got a little applique, a little stitching and a little piecing! I can handle that. Thanks for the chance to win!

  370. 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.

  374. Who can pass up an opportunity to win such a lovely magazine with your lovely block in it!
    Thanks for the chance!

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