Mom and I drove into Salt Lake City yesterday and are preparing to leave here in a few minutes to go set up for HMQS (Home Machine Quilters Show). The show runs May 5-7 at the South Towne Expo Center. If you've not been here, it's a BEAUTIFUL city that is a must to visit. More on that later in the week.
Are you doing the Quiltmaker Blog Tour?? You will have a chance to win a copy of Quiltmaker's 100 blocks ver 3. How you ask?? Leave a comment here on my blog to be entered. You will find one of my blocks in the magazine. =) Find out about the blog tour at http://www.quiltmaker.com/100blocks.html.
Here is a different color variation my block:
Look at it all put together into a quilt:
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107 comments:
Very pretty block. It looks like a fiesta.
Love your block. Very pretty. Thank you for the opportunity to win a copy of the magazine. Have fun at the Machine Quilting Show.
Mary
Beautiful block. Congrats on being in the magazine.
This block looks great together. Congrats being in the magazine and giving us a chance to win a copy!
ooooooooh! I like this one! It makes a great design for a larger quilt! I am sooooo anxious to see the magazine!Happy Wednesday!
Oh so pretty. The stained glass block is gorgeous and so reminiscent of churches everywhere.
Your block is beautiful!! I love it in a quilt!
Absolutely gorgeous!
Congrats on your block in the 100! It lovely!
Good morning
What a rich toned block... very royal looking. Makes you take notice, then provides moments to enjoy.
Nice job...
Kay
Metro Atlanta
This block looks like it would really be fun to "play" with --- lots of color possibilities. I look forward to playing with it.
WOW! What a great block. I love the wonderful colors!
Love the block. Great use of colors. Anxious to see the magazine, and all the wonderful blocks. Thank you for sharing.
Love your block and can not wait to try it
Wow! that is one cool block.
Nice block - reminds me of a stained glass window! :) Love the green.
Elegant block, yummy colors! Thanks for sharing this beauty.
I love the colors and the stained glass look/feel it has. Wonderful job
Interesting block. I wish I could go to HMQS!
thanks for the chance to win
This block is gorgeous. I can't wait to try it. Thank you for sharing it with us. Take care and God bless, Cory
Your block is very elegant. Congratulations on being featured.
What a colorful block! I can hardly wait to get the magazine.
Love this block! Have fun at HMQS --shrewish I could go.
Gorgeous! A real jewel.
Wow! this block is so striking! I'd love to have a go and find out how you made it!!
My first reaction was WOW! Reminds me of a beautiful stained glass window.
Just lovely! Well done!
Paulette
Wow, your block is so gorgeous and I love the colors you used. Congrats on getting in the magazine..I gotta buy it if I don't win it.
Good luck at the HMQS!
Yes, SLC is Beautiful! I love to visit when there isn't SNOW. Your blocks could be snowflakes in the right fabrics... Thanks for being a designer for the Vol #3
I love the colors of your block. I can't wait to see it in the magazine!
I think I am love with this block and can't wait to see how it is put together.
What a great block! I love it.
I love the bright colors, and the cool design. Almost think I could use it as "frames" and add something inside!
Love your block, especially the colors! Travel safely.
Your block is beautiful! Almost like a stained glass window.
Love the bright colors of your block! Nice!
I love the fabrics you used in your block, they are gorgeous!
Debbie
Wow, that block is amazing. I can't wait to see this magazine.
Beautiful block!
Someday I will learn the Celtic thingie!
XOXOX Subee
waving her hands here in Indiana
Wonderful.
Enjoy your time in Salt Lake City Show.
hugs
It has such a wonderful stained glass look to it. It is gorgeous!
bgailey@hawaii.rr.com
A Most EXCELLENT Block!!! My favorite so far.
Billie in TX
I love this block and quilt!!!
Very cool. congrats!
I love the colors you used in your variation of your block. It does remind me of a fiesta. Congratulations on being in the magazine and thanks for the chance to win a copy.
oh, my gosh, that is stupendous!
great to see it put together as a full quilt...color choices right up my alley.
Beautiful block! Love the colors, reminds me of living in San Antonio. Congrats on being in the magazine!!
Thank you for a chance to win the magazine and congratulations on being part of a great magazine.
very elegant block. thanks for the chance to win.
Your block is lovely, reminds me of a kalidiscope! The magazine looks great, so many beautiful blocks...which ones to start with first?
Beautiful block. Thanks for the chance to win a copy of the magazine.
I love that block and can see a wall hanging in my house. Thanks for designing it.
Really like your block! Very pretty! Congratulations on being in the magazine.
Wow...what a cool block! Love the stained glass effect.
WOW! What a beautiful block! congrats on getting into Vol. 3! HUGS... and stitches
Great block. I can't wait to see more about it in the magazine. Thanks.
OH, love the colors.
Cindy W.
cwcavy@hotmail.com
Great block. Thanks for sharing.
Wow, what a great block. It's really beautiful.
I really like your block, it holds lots of possibilities. I've really enjoyed seeing all these "new to me" blogs like yours through this tour. Have a great week!
What stunning color choices. Congratulations on being in the magazine.
Melissa G
garcia@reydelasnaciones.com
What stunning colors. Congrats on being in the magazine.
Melissa G
garcia@reydelasnaciones.com
Beautiful block! Beautiful quilt!
Very creative block. So bright and cheerful. Congrats on being chosen for the magazine.
Your block is regal looking, I love the colors. Congrats on being in the magazine!
That is a beautiful block AND quilt. LOVE it!
I can't wait to see this block in the magazine. It looks like a technique I would like to try!
Judy
Would love to try this technique! Can't wait to see it in the magazine!
Judy
Awesome block - makes me want to go somewhere and have fun. Enjoy your travel and Show. Congratulations on being selected for this magazine issue.
Oh I love this block! Very pretty and creative!
Maria
That is a gorgeous block! I love the stained glass look and the saturated colors.
What an interesting block. And beautiful color selection, too.
Love the colors in this block! Good luck with the show!
Gorgeous block. OK THIS one is my favorite of all those I've seen today. I LOVE the shapes included in your block and the colors are just so cheerful. Wow.
Have a good time at HMQS!
OOHHHH!!! What a block!! I like it very much. The colors seem to make it pop. VERY VERY NICE!!
Beautiful block. Gets my imagination going.
This block is a party all on its own! Very nice.
Awesome block!
Aye Carumba! Your block is so vibrant! Congratulations on being selected for Quiltmaker magazine--you certainly deserve it ☺
Gorgeous block. Congrats for being included in the 3rd 100 Quilt Blocks mag.
OH WOW!!! I love the stained glass look. Beautiful block. Congrats on making the "cut"
~a
Short and sweet post. You must be busy. I like your very pretty block. Thanks!
You have made a beautiful block with gorgeous colors.
A great block!!
very pretty quilt.
love that it looks like stained glass! Very cool! Dana.
nelfamily at windjammercable dot net
Congrats for being in the magazine.
Love seeing your blocks side by side in a layout. :)
I love your block - really pretty!
My first thought was of jewels! Love the block :)
Wow, has anyone commented that it looks like stained glass windows! It's beautiful!
This looks great. I love the colors that you used. Thanks for the great design.
Very beautiful block ,thank you opportunity that it is possible to prepare it if I win it :)
Wow! Wow! That is one gorgeous block. Congratulations on being in the magazine. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.
Your block gives lots of quilting opportunities. Enjoy your trip and get back home safe. Sandi
What a bright and festive block. It makes me think of a bright stain glass.
What an unusual block.
Your block reminds me of a stained glass window. It is so pretty.
Wow, so impressive! Congrats on getting into the magazine!
I love that stained glass look to it. It also looks super super difficult!! Congrats on being featured in the magazine!
Did you create embroidery outlines for doing the satin stitching?
thanks so much for the chance to win! your block is so lovely and happy-looking!
Beautiful block! Thank you!
very pretty although curves scare me.
Cool block & your color choices really make it pop! Thanks for the chance to win the magszine.
What a beautiful block. Looks like stained glass. Is it machine appliqued?
Reminds me of cut-work and stained glass and with a richly embroidered applique motif that creates unique frame-like design. I dont think I've ever seen another block with this combination of effects. Congratulations! It should be loads of fun to work with.
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