Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Welcome "Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks" Blog Tour!


This is the block that I made for Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks; it's called "Candlestick." It's quick and easy to make, and I like it's lacy, airy style. Quilt blocks that have a stronog diagonal are particularly nice because there are so many ways to arrange them in the quilt top. Some of the many options are: barn-raising, on point, X's, and zig-zags. Then you could add sashing, or not.
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If you make a quilt using this block, I'd love to see a photo. We'll post them here on the Selvage Blog. I can see some selvages looking good in this block too!

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30 comments:

  1. Kathi's KreationsNovember 10, 2009 at 1:05 AM

    Love the block, Karen. Can't wait!

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  2. BetsyNovember 10, 2009 at 5:42 AM

    PLease include me in your giveaway. Thanks

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  3. SueNovember 10, 2009 at 5:54 AM

    This is so much fun, I already follow your blog, I love the block and the blog hop has shown me more great crafts people to go look at

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  4. AnonymousNovember 10, 2009 at 9:29 AM

    I love quite a few of the projects on your blog and am having a great time bookmarking all of the designer blogs. Thanks for sharing!

    Wendy in mid-Michigan

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  5. Sarah VanderburghNovember 10, 2009 at 9:31 AM

    I like your block and it's name. Congrats on being in the magazine.

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  6. karen @ badlandsquiltsNovember 10, 2009 at 9:35 AM

    Congratulations on being included in the magazine. Lovely block

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  7. CathyNovember 10, 2009 at 9:37 AM

    Congratulations! I like your block, that's a new one for me.

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  8. MandyNovember 10, 2009 at 10:09 AM

    I love it! The more blocks I see the more I want the mag!!

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  9. Kim BrackettNovember 10, 2009 at 10:29 AM

    I love your block! There are so many possibilities for arranging it. And I love what you named it!

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  10. BrendaNovember 10, 2009 at 10:34 AM

    Love the block. Congrats of having it featured.

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  11. WoolenSailsNovember 10, 2009 at 10:38 AM

    I love having these types of hops, I get to see other types of designs and ideas.

    Debbie

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  12. Christine FrederickNovember 10, 2009 at 10:54 AM

    Blocks that allow for many possible settings give each quilter the opportunity to put her (or his) signature on the quilt. Thanks for so many options. It's a great block.

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  13. LoyNovember 10, 2009 at 10:59 AM

    Very nice block. I love what you do with selvages.

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  14. Quinta da QuilterNovember 10, 2009 at 12:08 PM

    Cool book!

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  15. UnknownNovember 10, 2009 at 12:24 PM

    I love it!! I love directional blocks, creating more dimesnion, and overall patterns, really nice and different!

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  16. Lauretta6November 10, 2009 at 2:52 PM

    Love you selvage blog. I need to start using all that stuff I cut off.
    Put me in the 100 block book drawingl

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  17. PatNovember 10, 2009 at 4:13 PM

    Love your block, and the fabric choices are great

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  18. marlene@ByTheSeamNovember 10, 2009 at 5:57 PM

    I like your block. I heard about this book from someone else that has a block in there. That is neat I know two of the people that have blocks in a book.

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  19. SewLindaAnnNovember 10, 2009 at 6:34 PM

    It was really neat to see you presented in this as I read your blog regularly. I love the candlestick, I have never seen it before.

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  20. SheilaCNovember 10, 2009 at 6:45 PM

    Great block! Thanks for sharing!

    Sheila

    shecarita(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  21. PatchworkRoseNovember 10, 2009 at 7:52 PM

    Love the Block Karen. Would look fantastic in scrappy reds and greens with a gold candlestick. That is what I can see.
    Thanks for joining in the fun :-)
    Cheers
    Lynne

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  22. JoAnne in southern CaliforniaNovember 10, 2009 at 8:39 PM

    Karen, you did not disappoint! Yours is a really great block!
    JoAnne

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  23. Esther L.November 10, 2009 at 9:53 PM

    Please include me in your giveaway. Thank you!

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  24. bingo~bonnieNovember 10, 2009 at 10:30 PM

    ooough A free copy!! Sweet! Sure hope it's me as that would save "Santa" a lot of time having to hunt for a copy to put in my stocking this year! ;)

    Love from Texas! ~bonnie

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  25. DarleeNovember 10, 2009 at 10:40 PM

    So many unique blocks - and winning the book would be just perfect to challenge oneself with these new ideas!

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  26. jjs67November 10, 2009 at 10:59 PM

    Absolutely love your block! The fabrics used give it an "antiquey" look. Definitely one I want to make.

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  27. CindiNovember 10, 2009 at 11:13 PM

    I love your block. And the fabric that you used in your sample. I can't wait to see the entire magazine.

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  28. GillNovember 11, 2009 at 4:02 AM

    hi
    count me in please!
    gill

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  29. SandyNovember 11, 2009 at 9:45 PM

    Beautiful Block.

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  30. Carrie P.November 16, 2009 at 5:35 PM

    Congratulations! on your block being published. I entered on other blogs but I guess I will have to go out and buy the magazine.

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