Monday, May 2, 2011

100 Blocks Blog Tour Begins Today!

The Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks Blog Tour begins today- Monday, May 2.

Check out their website - http://www.quiltmaker.com/100blocks.html

There are a lot of other designers featured this week. They have
giveaways and lots of fun things going on. There are some beautiful blocks in the book, all hand signed by their designer, and Quiltmaker Magazine is giving each of the 100 blocks away during the week.

Winners of the first two books- My block is the purple flowers on the cover, under the "B". It's not my normal look but I guess I can't fool too many! The first two ladies who guessed correctly are Kimberly B. and Martha S. I'll be sending a free copy of the Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks books to them this week.

I'll be giving away a another copy today- just leave a comment here on the Blog. I'll choose a winner by the end of today. I'll also include all of the email responses I have gotten so far today in the drawing. The magazine is on sale starting May 10.

128 comments:

  1. Maybe your block is not your "normal look", but it's certainly mine! I LOVE it! Congrats on your block being chosen to be published...it's gorgeous.

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  2. An absolutely beautiful block, I can see why they chose it for the cover! Congratulations and thanks for the chance to win!

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  3. The tour is so fun to see everyone's blocks. Yours is beautiful. congrats.

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  4. I love your block-- I can picture it with a simple nine patch as the alternate block to make a gorgeous quilt!

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  5. I love your block. Just a beauty. Thank you for the opportunity to win a copyof the magazine. Mary

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  6. Good morning! Love your block and thank you for the chance to win the magazine.

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  7. Love your purple flowers, Cheryl! Since I have SNOW on the ground I have to find virtual Spring, and your block is lovely! Susie R in CO

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  8. Winning the book could the start of something new for me in my new craft room. LOL. Taffy taffystreasures@yahoo.com

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  9. Your block is so nice, it almost makes me want to do applique! I love the purple colors.
    Leah B.

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  10. wow...I'm first! Beautiful purples. The petals almost looks like they could be the leaf shapes using the Rose of Sharon AccuQuilt dies.

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  11. Your block is my favorite so far ... thanks for the chance to win!

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  12. That is a very pretty block. Congratulaionts on being featured in the magazine.
    This is the first time I've been to your blog. I've looked around and found some very pretty things. And it's exciting to know we live about an hour away from each other.

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  13. Very pretty block. I am glad to see some applique as I really enjoy making those quilts. COngratulations for being chosen for the magazine.

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  14. This is a beautiful block. I love the purple in it.

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  15. I really like your flower block. This is so much fun as all the blocks are so different.
    Marge in Louisiana

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  16. The block is beautiful. Thanks for the giveaway.
    Lisa (lisaestrada AT yahoo DOT com)

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  17. I love your block! I would be so happy to make an entire quilt of applique blocks like this. Your block is truly wonderful!!!!

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  18. Such a pretty flowing design. Love the colour choices.
    Sandra

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  19. Beautiful block! Thank you for designing it for all of us:)

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  20. Beautiful block. Thank you for sharing!

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  21. Congrats on the 100 Blocks & the cover too! This tour will be fun. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  22. Loved the purple flowers - am just getting into the different types of applique - our group Pins and Needles had a demo last month on applique using unique methods - very informative -love the fact that our group is intent on teaching and learning.
    Lois Grave
    ljg1940@yahoo.com

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  23. I like your applique Block. The flowers are swaying in the Spring Breeze. Thanks for a chance to win.

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  24. Beautiful Block...I've got to try applique! beautiful!

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  25. I Love your block, it reminds me of the circle of life and the promise of spring!

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  26. I do love your block. The colors are striking--purple being one of my favorites--and the applique design is so clean. Congratulations on a great achievement.

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  27. Your block is my favorite so far!! I would love to get a free magazine so I can start on it asap! I have even picked colors!

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  28. This is a beautiful block. Thank you for sharing it with us. Take care and God bless, Cory

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  29. Cheryl,....love the block. I couldn't make up my mind between two blocks which was yours. That block is one I picked. I am very pleased you are featured in this book. Applique is my favorite part of quilting. Thanks for all you hard work and I hope you continue to take care of yourself first. Susan in Colorado

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  30. I love your graceful appliqued block!

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  31. I love applique and yours is beautiful!

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  32. Oh I love this block - very graceful and elegant! Congratulations on participating in the new book.

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  33. What a pretty applique block. Thanks for sharing your talent and thanks for the chance to win a copy of this wonderful book.

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  34. Love it--drew my breath in when I saw it!

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  35. I love your block it is so pretty. I can't wait until the book is out I am always looking for new patterns. Good to find new blogs to follow.
    Beckie

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  36. Well I LOVE your block. Such pretty colors. Thank you!

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  37. Love your block...it so sweet

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  38. Beautiful block. I love purples!

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  39. Such a striking block. I think there will be many quilts made from this block.

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  40. What a nice block! Congratulations on being chosen as one of the 100 blocks

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  41. Your block's stunning!!!!!, purple's one of my fave colors and I'm babbling @ it :)

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  42. Not sure what your normal style is but this block is very pretty. Thanks for a chance to win.

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  43. This is a very stunning block. Congratulations on becoming part of the Quiltmakers book.

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  44. Beautiful block, love the flowers.

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  45. I absolutely love applique blocks. Yours is perfect for spring.

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  46. oooh, lovely block. love purple. love colour. beautiful job.
    laura huffman
    laurahuffman@ciaccess.com

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  47. Love your Block Thank YOU
    edwardsb1@verizon.net

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  48. Really do like your block, but I love applique. Judy C

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  49. Your block is my favorite of what I have seen so far. Just beautiful!

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  50. I'd like to know the name of your block! The flowers look like tulips, one of my favorite flowers! So pretty!

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  51. Hi Cheryl!
    I am in an appliqué phase and your block is just wonderful. That's why it is on the book front cover. Congratulations! Thanks so much for the chance to win

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  52. I love the circle block. Purple is my favorite color. I would like to see more circles with different flowers.

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  53. What a beautiful, beautiful block! Congratulations to you for being selected for the magazine--quite an honor, I'd say!

    Thank you for the chance to win a copy as I am just learning how to quilt and would find this to be such an inspiration.

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  54. I really like your block even if it's not your usual. Thanks

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  55. Absolutely stunning block! I tend to shy away from applique but not this time! Can't wait to get my hands on a copy of "100 Blocks - Volume 3".

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  56. What a beautiful block. Can't wait to get ahold of a copy and get busy (or busier). Thanks!!!!

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  57. What a beautiful block! Congrats on making the cover!

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  58. Beautiful block. I hope to learn applique someday! I keep buying patterns! HA!
    XOXOO Subee

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  59. Your block is beautiful. Hope I win a copy of the magazine. Congrats for being included among the other winning quilters.

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  60. very pretty! Congratulations on being included in the magazine!

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  61. I'm new to this whole blog thing, so I dont know your normal look, but this block is just gorgeous, I love purple and flowers, and fine applique work

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  62. Love your design. I'm a few projects into applique work--hope it's something in my future when I don't have a 40 work week to deal with. Sandi

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  63. Your block is beautiful. It would make a great quilt!

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  64. Your block is lovely. This volume of the magazine looks great!

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  65. Yahoo! Congratulations on having your block in the magazine and on the cover!

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  66. Ooo, love your block..it'll be on my to do list. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  67. What a gorgeous block! I absolutely love purple and the layout of the block is just lovely!

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  68. bdlopez@yahoo.com

    Love to win a copy thank you the chance.
    Brenda

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  69. Like your block looking foward to getting the magazine so I can see all the blocks and make a few.

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  70. Very pretty block. I love the design.

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  71. What a beautiful block. I love applique, and love the tulips. Would love to win a copy of the magazine.

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  72. your block is so pretty! it's rare to see applique that doesn't feel "country", but yours is simply lovely. thank you so much for the giveaway!

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  73. I love your block. Appliqué is always my favorite. Your tulips will be fun to make.

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  74. I don't believe I have ever blogged before. I have been waiting patiently for the Quilt Blocks Volume 3 to come out. But when I saw your block, I was thrilled. I have a purple batik that would be perfect for making this block. And I love to applique. Thank you for making a block I will enjoy making. You did a wonderful job!

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  75. Tulips are one of my all time favs, yours is no different, love the purples!

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  76. I love applique so am always partial to blocks with it. :)
    congrats for being on the cover.

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  77. You've created a beautiful block.Congratulations on being included in Issue 3. My favorite color is purple.

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  78. I don't believe I have ever blogged before. I have been waiting patiently for Volume 3 of the 100 Quilt Blocks Magazine to come out. When I saw your block, I was very excited. I love the design and have a beautiful purple batik that would be perfect to use with your pattern. I love to applique and would be thrilled to use your pattern. Congratulations!

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  79. What a luxurious block! I love this look although I don't have the skills yet to try it. Congrats on being in the magazine!

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  80. This is really a beautiful block. I can't wait to see the entire book! Thanks for your participation!
    Judy

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  81. I love applique and I love the purple so it is a block I would like to try.

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  82. I am not a blogger - there is a first time for everything! Congratulations on your wonderful block. I have been waiting patiently for the 100 Quilt Blocks Volume 3 magazine to come out. I have a perfect purple batik for your block. I love applique and am looking forward to trying your block in a new creation!

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  83. Lovely block...I love purple applique. Congratulations on your accomplishment! Thank you for the great giveaway.

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  84. I love your block! It's just gorgeous. Congratulations on being included!

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  85. I've never blogged before but your block is so beautiful I just had to tell you.

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  86. Okay, if this comes through twice, I am so sorry. Something happened when I tried to submit it and I lost all I had written.

    Love your block! I just learned how to do back-basting applique so this would be a great one to practice on! Thanks for the chance to win.
    Sandy A

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  87. I don't do applique myself (yet) but this is stunning!

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  88. This is a beautiful block. I haven't tried anything like this, and will need to get courageous and try something new...

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  89. Beautiful block. I love the purple applique flowers. Congratulations on being in the book.

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  90. Love your block - purple is my favorite color. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  91. Beautiful block. I would love an opportunity to win the book.

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  92. Great work on a beautiful block! The colors just burst on the flowers and love the way it was put together! Thanks for being part of this fun!

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  93. Love your block! The color combo is striking!

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  94. Your block is really pretty. Congratulations for being on the cover of the book.

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  95. Your block caught my eye, its flowing leaves and distinctive tulip motif are very striking and lovely. Congratulations!

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  96. Congratulations!... love your block.

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  97. Lovely, lovely block. Congrats on being included in the book and on the cover

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  98. Love your block!! Congratulaions.

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  99. Love the block! Great colors and details in the flowers. Of course I love anything purple!

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  100. We've had so much and so long of a winter here, just looking at those lovely flowers makes Spring seem right around the corner.

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  101. What a beautiful block. I love the applique and your color choices.

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  102. Love the applique book, in the mood for flowers now that spring has finally arrived.

    Debbie

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  103. Your block is beautiful and I love to applique! The block seems to have motion and is so graceful. Thanks for a great design

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  104. This was my favorite block today. I love the purple fabrics. What a fun blog hop!

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  105. wow! You have a created an amazingly beautiful block! thanks for sharing your creativity with us & congrats on being selected to appear in Quiltmakeer magazine!

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  106. Those tulips look like they are blowing in the "Palouse" winds today. Good thing they are anchored, and the deer haven't been by (they are 'deer candy' in my yard)

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  107. Your block is beautiful!! I love the fabrics! We have had such a long gray winter -- your block looks like spring!

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  108. Nice clean lines and beautiful colors on your block! Branching out is a good thing...Can't wait to see your other new stuff!

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  109. Beautiful block - love the colors too!
    burling29@cox.net

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  110. A very pretty block and I love purple!

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  111. Love the Look even if it;s not your usual one.

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  112. Your block is so pretty with the tulips. Congratulations for being in the magazine and also on the cover.

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  113. Of course I fell in love with your block, being I love to applique flowers and purple is one of my favorites colors to work with. Bet you are beaming with pride that you made it into the magazine!

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  114. I love the purple tulips! The leaf shapes and stamens add a touch of real life to the wreath.

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  115. Your block is so graceful! No wonder they chose to feature it. Well done!

    wordygirl at earthlink dot net

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