Thursday, May 03, 2012

100 Blocks Volume 5 blog tour

Giveaway Closed and the winner has been announced.
Thank you :)

It may be old news that my block is in Quiltmaker's 100 Block vol. 5 but I am still excited to share a copy of the magazine with you.



My block was inspired by the magazine beads I used to make as a child.
Did you ever make magazine beads with glue and strips of magazine pages?
We made tons and had a lot fun.
Here's my block:


I designed a quilt in EQ7 to make with the block on point.

There are quite a few design possibilities with this block.
Even set straight--->

If you'd like to win a copy of the 100 blocks vol. 5 then leave a comment on THIS post.
I will randomly draw a winner on May 6th.

Check out the other blocks and giveaways on Quiltmaker's website.
Good Luck!

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Angie said...

Congratulations on having a block in the magazine :)

~Laurie~ said...

I bet it is always exciting to see your work published! Congrats!!

DianeY said...

Great block! It looks like it could work really well as a scrap-buster, too

Flo @ Butterfly Quilting said...

Congratulations!! What fun, and what a great block! I totally made those little roll up thingy's !!

arlette said...

Congrats for being in the magazine, love your block ♥ I'd be thrilled to win the magazine!!!

Janet said...

Cute block! Congratulations on having a block in the magazine.

Martina said...

Congrats!It is a great block!Love it!

Jitka said...

You have made a nice fresh block for the block tour. I like it.

Judith said...

Love this block! I look forward to reading the next issue. Congratulations! Judith, Texaws

jofridsquilt said...

Lovely block. I would love to win this magazine. Hugs Jofrid

Chrissy said...

Congrats. I love your block.

May Britt said...

Beautiful block. Cross my fingers and hope I will win this magazine that has so much inspiration:)

dwright33055 said...

Thanks Vickie for a chance to win a copy of vol 5 love your block, specially the fabrics you use,...

cinzia said...

what a cute pattern. thanks for the chance to win

Carin@Ullhärvan said...

Great block! Congrats of being in the magazine!

cynthia said...

Love the block-it makes a beautiful design!

Anonymous said...

At first glance I wasn't sure about the block but seeing it set in a quilt...wow! Congrats on being in the magazine.

Lisa England said...

Your block looks great! Since I love scrappy, this is definitely on my to do list.

QuiltSue said...

I've never made those beads, but your block looks great.

Michelle said...

congrats on being in the magazine!

Shirley said...

Thanks for sharing you great block. Love to win the magazine.

Elizabeth said...

Great design to use scraps. Thanks and congratulations.

Heather said...

Congrats! It's a beautiful block

kt said...

I never was very successful making those beads! Great block--love hearing about the inspiration behind it!

suz said...

What a great block - it would be a fun way to use up scraps - thanks for showing possible ways of using it in a quilt

Beth said...

I love your block. Thanks for the chance to win.

My 14 year old daughter loves to make these beads. They are fun!

Joyce said...

I love this fun block. Great way to use scraps also! Made me remember happy childhood days as well. Thanks for sharing!

Ginny said...

Great block! I think it would make a charming baby quilt. Congrats!

Gill said...

Great block!
So versatile! I like them on point!

Dee said...

Love the variations in settings...thank you for taking the time to do that

JoyceLM said...

Great block - thanks for the different setting possibilities. And thanks for the chance to win.

Michele said...

Been wondering what to do with the 40 2.5 strips from our guild challenge-- think your block would make them sing

Desert Threads said...

Cute! Great way to use up some of the strips we all have cut.

Anonymous said...

I Love your Block! I never made Magazine Beads but had to look it up on Google Images. They are amazing!! Thanks for the Giveaway!

~Kris~ said...

I don;t think I have heard of magazine beads, but I get the idea. I like your bright colors against the white background.

Becky said...

Your block would work great with Jelly rolls and other precuts. Thanks for sharing with us!

ThreadCatcher said...

I never made the magazine paper beads as a kid; I can totally see making your block though!

Dana Gaffney said...

Great block, it reminds me of lanterns, probably because I never made the beads. Thank you.

Julie Kaye from KS said...

No I have never heard of a magazine bead. Great block.

Sheila said...

Congratulations on your block , this would be a great way to use up some scraps too:-)

Joyce Carter said...

Great block. Love the quilt set on point. Congratulations and thanks for the giveaway.

Christa Marcotte said...

This block does remind me of the magazine beads!!Cute!

Unknown said...

You block totally made me think of the magazine beads I've seen - although I've never made one. I really like that I could use the pattern to use up some scraps. :)

VickiT said...

Great looking block Vickie. I really like the on point version you've shown.

Congratulations for being chosen to be in Issue 5. I'm sure it's super fun to see your name and a quilt block you've created in a magazine.

Robyn said...

what a pretty block.

Kathy H said...

Cute block and I remember those rolled beads too. I like how scrappy the block is.

Cherie said...

I love all the variations!

B Greene said...

Congratulations on being included in 100 Blocks!! Thanks for the chance to win!

Betty said...

Very interesting block! It would be good for using leftovers from jelly rolls.

hen house said...

Love this block! A great scrap buster and it looks relatively easy too! That makes it a winner in my book!

Linda said...

Love your block! What a scrapbuster this would be. Thanks!

Rebecca said...

ohhhh...I remember making beads...
as I think back on it I made a mess doing that also and loved every minute of it

Cathy B said...

Congrats on having your block in the magazine - I love it!! Thanks for the chance to win! blaukat@hickorytech.net

Sallie said...

Congratulations! Thanks for the giveaway!

Phyldar said...

I still make magazine beads, only now I use wallpaper samples from discard sample books - a couple coats of clear nail polish and they look marvelous, just like your block!

Sandra said...

Grats. Thanks for the chance to win.

Lisa68 said...

I like the block. Congrats!

Jennifer said...

Your block reminds me of happy Chinese lanterns. congratulations on being chosen for the issue and I'd love to win one.

Sandra said...

I want to make this block and them make the quilt. You are a very talented designer and there is nothing wrong in how many times you are in QM with a new block to share with all of us. Thank you for giving us the chance to win such a treasured magazine.

Sandi T.
sandit1@sbcglobal.net

Mary said...

Great block. Love the scrappy look. Thank you for sharing.

Lee Ann L. said...

Thank you for showcasing your block. I'm really loving the look in a quilt! Very nice.

carol l said...

Great block, great way to use up some leftovers.
Carol L

Sandi1100 said...

Congrats on having your block in the magazine! It's a nice block and I like the settings you showed it. Thanks for the chance to win.

Candace said...

I recently saw the magazine page/glue process used to make a picture frame...it was sure cute and reminded me of those beads as well. Thanks for the great block design :D

Jeanne in Ohio said...

Love your block. It's one of my favorites!

Ruth said...

What an adorable block! Thanks for the giveaway.

DebrafromMD said...

I find it amazing to see where the designers get their inspiration for their designs.

LizA. said...

What a fun block. I think I could use up a lot of scraps in this block.

Gina Loomis said...

I love that! Beautiful! Congratulations for being selected by the magazine! I can't wait to get a copy! I never made the magazine beads but mentioning that reminds me of making the gum wrapper garland. Did you ever make those?

kwiltnkats said...

Have to admit I'd not heard of magazine beads. From your design I can imagine what they would have looked like. I can see this block made up with loads of scraps that most of us just can't seem to rid ourselves of. Thanks for a clever way to use them up and a chance to win Volume 5. Sandi

Karen, aka Yaya said...

Love your block and would love to win a copy of the magazine!!

BeachQuilter said...

Love your block. Congrats on being part of a wonderful tour!

Aggiequilter said...

Congrats on your block, love it! I can see it done in lots of ways. Thanks for the chance to win!

Ruth Ann said...

Your block is very pretty. I can see using up lots of stringy scraps for it.

AnnieK said...

Like this block a LOT... what a great block for a scrappy quilt!

Stephanie said...

Neat, neat, neat. Love this block! Congratulations and keep on quiltin'!

rosemaryschild said...

Just luv your block - would be wonderful to win this volume! Thanks

Carla G said...

What a cool block! I like the block set on point! :) Thanks for a chance to win1 :)

Regina said...

oh this block looks like it would be great to use up those bits and pieces - coordinated or not- what fun!!!

Cindi said...

Congratulations! It's always exciting for me to see the blocks that have been chosen for this issue. Yours is Great!

Purl Buttons said...

Oh! I really like to see colorful quilts with white backgrounds! Lovely.

WeedyMama said...

Something about this block makes me think of rush hour--on the freeway--with overpasses and underpasses--traffic weaving every which way. Love the colors.

Jennifer said...

Oh, I love your block and the layouts you used it in. This one will be "must make"!

Gloria said...

I have made those beads using fabric, fusible web, a knitting needle and a hot iron. The reult was some nice beadsand a burned finger!
Lovely block!

drmithome said...

This is a great block with so many possibilities. Congrats.

Unknown said...

I like your block, it is so colorful. Congrats on being chosen for a block. Thank you for the giveaway.

Sunnybec said...

Congratulations on getting your block in the mag. Thanks for the giveaway.

Karen in Breezy Point said...

I've never made magazine beads but I would like to make some of the blocks--cute!
Karen in Breezy Point

Quilter Kathy said...

Congratulations on being in the magazine...it is my all time fave! Great block...I would love to make it from my scrap box!

Teresa F. said...

Great block, amazing quilt. I hope I can win one magazine to make your beautiful quilt.

WoolenSails said...

This is a wonderful block, love the simplicity, and a great way to use up scraps.

Debbie

Carrie P. said...

that is such a cool block and what a great quilt it will make.

bb said...

I really like your block.

The Gad-A-Bout Gal said...

I like making scrap quilts and this block seems like it would work really well.

Rachell said...

Thanks so much for a fun block; congrats on getting chosen. Seems like a great scrap quilt that would be quick to put together, or use those cute, bright 30's fabrics.

Marge in Louisiana said...

Such a simple block makes such an elegant quilt. Good way to use scraps also. Hope I win as there are so many blocks I would like to try.

Wendy said...

Such a funky design, congrats on being published

Diann said...

I haven't thought about those beads in years. We didn't call them magazine bead, and we made them from strips out of wallpaper sample books.

kynomi said...

Love your beads. Very eye catching.

The Village Queen said...

Very fun and looks easy too, always a plus! Thanks for the chance!

Annie said...

I like seeing blocks designed with EQ. I have it on my birthday list, and every example just makes me more anxious for July to get here!

Newbie Jen said...

I love how inspiration can take you anywhere! Nice Block!

Bjwalsh101 said...

lovely block, thanks for hte chance to win!

Julie S said...

I never made those magazine beads! But I love your block; I would make a Quilt of Valor out of this pattern, using all my patriot fabrics! It would look GREAT!

Kim said...

simple and cute!!

Michelle said...

Very nice block! Congratulations and thank you for a chance to win the magazine!

Linda said...

I really like your block. It is simple, yet versatile. The on point setting is striking.

Deb said...

Love this block, Vickie. Congrats on making the mag

Doc said...

I love this block. The colors are awesome.

Anne-Marie said...

oh yeah , I loved making those bead necklaces, and I have been looking for a pattern for my jelly roll, think this might be it !

Vivian said...

Love this block! And looks like I've found my next scrap quilt project!

There is just too many goodies in this issue, really looking forward to getting a copy!

patricia said...

Never made those beads but I have seen them. Like your quilt much better!

Karen said...

Congrats on being in this issue. Love your block.

susan718 said...

I love your block! it's so original. Thanks for the giveaway.

Susan

Debra G said...

I love the block and your choice of colors just fits me to a "T." :)

thegoose said...

I'd completely forgotten about those! I made tons when I was little too. That is one fabulous quilt. I love this block.

Cecilia said...

Congratulations on being in the magazine. I really like your block, especially when it is set on point. Thanks for the chance to win a copy of the magazine.

bairdmtn said...

Cute block and it reminds me of a log cabin except easier! Can't wait to get a copy of volume 5 in my hands!

Marsha said...

I definitely remember the paper beads. Your block sure looks like them. Cute.
Congratulations on your block being in 100 Blocks!
I'd love to win a copy. thank you.

Kathy ~~~ said...

Cool idea. They do look like beads. ;-)

MoeWest said...

Nice block :-) and I like the settings you've shown. It would be a great scrapbuster.

Debbie said...

What a great block... glad to have the chance to see your site...

Pat S. said...

This is a wonderful stashbuster block! Thanks "sew much" for this chance to win!!!

Judy1522 said...

Pretty block looks like an easy block to sew and I am always for that.

Joanna said...

I have never made magazine beads but think it's great that an activity you enjoyed as a child influenced you as an adult to make a winning block.

Linda H said...

Great block- I would use it in a scrap quilt for sure.. Thanks for the chance to win a copy..

Donna Keating said...

Add me tot he drawing. Your block is really cute.

Kd Brown said...

What a wonderful nostalgic block you made, I love it! Congratulations and thank you for a great giveaway! :)

RSHudson said...

Really love your design; one of my favorites I've seen. Thanks for chance to win! (EMAIL: marshudson at comcast dot net)

Pat V. said...

What a fun block! Congrats on being in the book.

Kay Ahr said...

What a way to start using up small scrappy strips. Thank you!

Sheryl said...

What a great block for scraps!

Scrap,Quilt, Preach said...

such a simple block but what a good way to use up scraps.

tubilinha tiacarminha said...

Lindo trabalho,não foi a toa que te convidaram para participar,PARABÉNS é sempre bom o reconhecimento.Um beijo.tiacarminhapezzuto@gmail.com

Nancy said...

I love your block, and there are so many possibilities for a design! Thanks for the chance at the giveaway!

Angie in SoCal said...

This would make a great scrappy quilt. Thanks for the chance!

Gloria said...

very creative and colerful! good use of small scraps

teachpany said...

Very interesting block! The changes in the layout create a totally different look!

Cindy said...

Ooo! Such a fun block and I can think of all the possibilites for patterns in the stitiching of the white areas as well!

Glenna said...

Love your block!

Patti said...

Your block has some great colors. Brightens the day.

Amy's Crafty Shenanigans said...

This is my favourite block so far of all the blocks I've seen... love it!! Thanks for the chance to win.

sandra said...

I love the block a great quilt for using up scraps, I have to have that book one way or another

Kathleen said...

I love this block...great on having it published in the magazine...thanks for the giveaway..

scottylover said...

Great block! It would be a wonderful way to use up scraps! Never made the magazine beads, but they sound like fun! Congrats on getting in the book, too!

Sandy A

Victoria M. said...

What pretty colors in your block. Thanks for showing the different setting possibilities. And thanks for having your giveaway.

Quilter In Paradise said...

I love this block! And have just the right fabrics for it, too!

Barb66 said...

I remember making beads and I love your block. The colors really look like magazine pages.

Unknown said...

Love your block and the quilt design. Thank you for the giveaway, I would love to win one!

Madeline said...

I remember making those beads, too, but dont remember how we did it, exactly....

Diantha said...

Your block looks like a good way to use scraps! Congratulations on having it chosen for the magazine.

Deb said...

Congratulations on your block. I'd love to own Book #5! Thanks for entering me.

Linda E in NM said...

I love to sew strips together
thanks!

Donna Joy said...

That is such a cute idea to make a block to resemble rolled beads. I love the scrappy look.

Denny1600 said...

Your block looks great! I'm gettin' ideas . . .

Patty said...

I hadn't thought of making those beads in years. What a fun idea for a block

Donna's Quilts 4U2C said...

This is a very interesting block. I like it. Don't know if I should admit it or not, but I made a bunch of those paper beads last year and had lots of fun doing it. Some magazine papers are so colorful and have a good quality paper. Thanks for remembering!

Karrie said...

Love the block and the inspiration behind it! Thanks for the chance to win!

michelle h said...

Oh this is great!! I am happy for you...such a fun publication to be in---congrats!!!! I always pick up these magazines....so many terrific blocks. Enjoy your success!!!!

TADVR said...

The block is awesome. Congrats!

LJ said...

I'd love to win Volume #5.

Mary said...

I love your block and really appreciate that you took the time to show it put into not only one but two different settings. That's one part of quilts that I have a hard time visualizing on my own. Thanks for being a fun part of the blog tour.

Anonymous said...

great block, nice name :) Thanks ...from one Vickie to another !!

Lisa E said...

I really like the block you designed. Thanks for the giveaway.

RaeLyn said...

very cool block. I love the possibilities!

Missy said...

A nice happy block, perfect for using up scraps.

Jill said...

A great scrap block. Thanks for a chance to win.

RevDi said...

I love your block, and I love jelly rolls. I have a Mery Engelbreit jelly roll I think would look fabulous with this block. This block says "whimsy" to me!

Kate Brown said...

I remember making those beads! They were so much fun.

Anda W said...

What a unique idea for your block design! awolk at rogers dot com

BengalPup said...

I love your block. Congrats.

Sandra said...

Very nice block. Would work well with scraps and specific fabric lines. Congratulations!

Autumn P. said...

Cool block, I am a scrapaholic and this would be so cool. Congratulations to you!

Nancy said...

Your block is really cute!

Peach Rainbow said...

Sweet block! I love the on point layout!

hueisei said...

Lovely block! Congrats!

Susan said...

Love your block! It would be very versatile if you alternated colours too! Thanks for the giveaway!

Tracey said...

Congrats on being in the magazine! Can't wait to see all the blocks that have been published. Would love to be a happy winner. Thanks!

ladmquilter said...

I love your block it is fantastic.

Maureen said...

That's a fabulous block Vickie, with so many possibilities! Thank you for the chance at the give-away.
Maureen
mgw070 (at) shaw (dot) ca

Lee said...

congrats on a great block and than k you!

Angela N. said...

I REALLY love your block!! I need to win so i can make some! Congratulations on being in the book!

Needled Mom said...

That is a beautiful block . I like the open space for quilting too.

Annieofbluegables said...

I love magazine beads. I'd never heard of them until I received a necklace made of them for Christmas a couple of years ago. I love it and get all sorts of compliments on it. Your block looks like a bead. I love that.
~a

JustPam said...

I love seeing bright blocks mixed with white like this!

trillium said...

There's lots of possibilities for color combinations in your block/quilt design.

trilliumcreates AT gmail DOT com

Cathy B said...

Love your block! Thanks for the chance to win.

Patti said...

A very cool block. Thanks for a chance.

Pam said...

Creative design. Would be fun with scraps.

Beth said...

Your block looks just like the magazine beads-cool!

Marcia W. said...
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Marcia W. said...

This is one versatile block.... Congratulations for a chance to win a copy of the magazine and see your block on its page!

Anonymous said...

I really like this block! Congrats on being in QM 100 Blocks and thanks for the giveaway.

Catskill Quilter said...

What a great block! I would never have thought of it, but I cannot wait to try it!

Jill said...

Cute idea for a block.

BillieBee (billiemick) said...

Congratulations on your block being picked for the magazine.

PJB said...

Congrats on your block. I'd love to win the magazine so I can try out lots of blocks.

hared said...

I would love to win, thanks for the opportunity!

Gina in Missouri
hared@iland.net

Sandy said...

I have never made those beads, but really love your block. Thanks for the chance to win a copy of the magazine.

Debbie said...

I'd love to add volume 5 to my collection. Thanks, Vickie!

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