My exciting news for the week is that I have a block appearing in Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks vol. 8 that's hitting news stands this month!
This is my little block called Citrus Rainbow. It's Block #753 and can be found on page 50 of volume 8 (Right in the middle of the issue conveniently located by the pattern pull-out page).
It's pretty easy to make ~ wedges are cut from strip sets either by using a wedge ruler, or the wedge templates are included in the pull-out pattern section of the magazine.
I thought I'd share one of the things I like to do to play with layout design choices using a single block. This can be done easily by anyone, even if you don't have design software on your computer...or like me, you don't want to take way more time to learn how to load this block in the software than it would to actually play with designs...or like me you once knew how to do that, but would need to take an entire day to figure out how to do it again...
...So anyway, first you just copy about 16 copies of the little block shown in the magazine. (You can either copy it multiple times, or scan it once and plop 16 of them on one page and print that page out). Then you cut them out so you have 16 little paper quilt blocks to play with like the ones shown above.
Now you have what my grand daughter calls quilt puzzle pieces, and it's time to play...
By just laying them out in different orientations you can easily experiment with different looks...
...and combinations of row and column settings. These are just a few ideas. Try laying them out on colored paper and leave gaps between blocks to get an idea of how sashings and/or borders would look with the block.
**Don't forget to snap a photo of any combinations that you like, especially if you're changing them around to a lot ~ it's easy to forget that really cute design that you liked, but now can't remember what you did (ask me how I know that).
Then when you're done with them, the kiddos will spend hours "designing" with their quilt puzzle, allowing you time to actually start cutting out your fabrics...Win - Win!
Now for some Bloggy-Hoppin fun! Head over to the Spring Water Designs website and peruse the patterns. Then come back and leave a comment on this blog post letting us know which is your favorite Spring Water Designs pattern (Hint: you can view some pattern designs on the home page, or the patterns, or kits pages on the website). On Sunday the 17th, one name will be drawn from the comments to receive a copy of Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks vol. 8 magazine, and Two more winners will be drawn to receive a copy of their favorite Spring Water Designs pattern :)
Don't forget to follow along on the 100 Blocks Blog Tour daily November 11th - 15th at The Quiltmaker Blog to see other great blocks, ideas, and even more give aways!
Enjoy the day!
~ Dawn
218 comments:
1 – 200 of 218 Newer› Newest»Love your block! Nice circles. I like Abby's owl the most. Thanks for the chance!
Great block! I like the Soft Hearts pattern.
Now this is a fun block! So many options!
I think my favorite is Holiday Classics, but it wasn't easy to choose because you have a lot of nice patterns.
What a great block Dawn - I love the circles effect!
I like your 'Winterberry Wreaths' pattern!
Fabulous blocks,love all the setting but the last one is my favorite.
I like Winterberry Wreaths! CGTs on your block, I loe the idea of making a bunch of copies of the block to play with various quilt layouts! Thanks for the chance to win in the giveaway!
Hi I love your block and congratulations on being published in the magazine. I love the Autumn Sunset quilt - it looks modern and fresh and would look beautiful with my decor. Thank you for the chance to enter the giveaway.
Great idea, Dawn. And, Citrus Rainbow is the perfect name for the block! Congrats on having it included.
Sweet block...thanks for the great tip on playing with layouts!
I have 2 favourites if that's ok? Prairie Pinwheels and Rootin' Tootin' Cowboy :)
I love the Summer Celebration table topper.
Very innovative block!! I love the Prairie Pinwheels. They lend themselves to being a pretty scrappy top and can be used as a leader/ender project!!
I love your block. Definetly unique and very modern. I love the hearts content pattern
Love the colors in Autumn Sunset, but I have to pick Countdown to Christmas-- clever, fun for kids, and gotta love the little santa fabric.
Love the block and the ideas for layout. My favorite pattern is Countdown to Christmas Quilt Pattern, probably because that is what I am doing right now...counting down!
Love your block. This would be so cute in many different color variations.
My favorite pattern is Stars Across the Bed.
Great block, love that it is so versatile. My favorite pattern is My Hearts Content.
I really like the Stars Across the Bed pattern. Thanks for the chance to win!
My favorite pattern is Abby's Owl Quilt Pattern. And I adore your block! Great for a scrappy quilt and I love a block where you can play with layouts to get different looks.
Thank you for the lesson on how to play with the block for layout ideas. Very neat block,and rather different from your others.
I can't decide if I like Autumn Sunset or Holiday Classics best, must be the time of the year that I like them both.
Love your block and the suggestions on ways to play with the layout. My favorite would be the Minneapolis Tote.
Great block design! Congrats!
Such a pretty block! Congrats! I love the Autumn Sunset pattern in the shop! Thank you!
Abby's Owl would be the first one to make as my daughter is a big owl collector
I like the Minneapolis Tote Pattern the best!
Love the block design, and the colors. Love abby owl and the soft heart patterns.
I like Abby's Owl. Citrus Rainbow is great too.
Wonderful block! Thanks for the idea of how to see what a block looks like in a quilt. I never thought about doing that way. Simple and easy. I like Abby's Owl. Thanks for a chance to win.
Love Abby's Owl. Great fun getting children interested and involved.
I like the Autumn Sunset, the center is beautiful and I love the colors you used.
Dawn...Just love your wedge block design. You are inspiration for using up some orphan blocks I have tucked away!
Love the block and your idea for testing the layout.. Abby's owl is my favorite.. I have a 17 year old granddaughter that loves owls and making an owl quilt is on my bucket list.
I really like Holiday Classics! Your Citrus block is very cute....lots of design options!
What a fun block! So many variations possible!
I love your Cherries Jubilee quilt pattern.
patwade@cox.net
Love your block. I really Hearts Content pattern
Very very cool block!
What a versatile block you have designed.. love it.
Abby's Owls would be my choice of patterns - looks like a fun one.
Thanks for the chance to win..
MaryLou
Fun4Me1249@aol.com
Love your block! Autumn Sunset is my favorite.
Great block! I love your quilt puzzle. My grandchildren would love it, who knows they may come up with the best quilt! I like you Prairie Pinwheels pattern and the retro Clothespin apron, lindasquilting@yahoo.com
I also like Abby's Owl but also love the Black Tie quilt. thanks for the giveaway
The Tumbler Quilt is my favorite...a very modern feel to it. svonfumetti(at)yahoo(dot)com
I love winterberry wreaths! Stars Across the Bed was a close 2nd. I adore the block you made for the 100 blocks! I'm curious if you played with making 4 of each block and then changing the colors around so that each circle was different? Or maybe 1 of the 2 was different? I'm sure that takes a TON more planning LOL... but I guess that's my forte.... take something simple and complicate it to no end! LOVE the movement in the block! This is on my to make list!
I love your block! I especially like all the different setting options it can be used with! The pattern I liked was Prairie Pinwheels - I liked the motion the blocks have when put together.
I love the Rootin' Tootin' Cowboy Quilt Pattern on your website. Congratulaions on making it in the magazine. I love the results of putting a few of your blocks together - so many possibilities.
Love you block and how you put it together for the total design. I am a new quilter and love all the Great Quilters I am seeing on ght Blog Hop.
I love the Tumbler quilt and the fabric that was used for it.
I am loving owls right now so Abby's Owl Quilt is my favorite. Thanks for the designing tips - great ideas!
I like Cool Blues - could Iberia hot in pink, too.
Really like your block. Congratulations for getting it included in Issue 8. My favorite pattern is RootnTootin Cowboy. Thanks also for chance to win a copy of Quiltmaker 100 #8.
Congratulations on having your block published. Such a pretty block. I like the Soft Hearts pattern. Thank you for a chance to win a copy of the magazine.
Winterberry wreaths. Great block, congratulations on having it in the magazine!thanks for the giveaway chance! blaukat@hickorytech.net
Lovely block! Congratulations! I love your My Heart's Content pattern very much!
Congrats on making it into the new issue.
I love your soft hearts pattern. And citrus rainbow is awesome too!
Lovely block with many design options. I like the Tumbler Kit Pattern very modern.
Autumn Sunset really caught my eye as I scrolled down the page. Beautiful colors!
Well, no big surprise to my friends, I really like the Autumn Sunset. Not only is that project filled with my favorite colors, but I really love the applique in the center. Congrats on making the book. I really love your block and thank you so much for hosting the giveaway.
utahoosier at yahoo dot com
Autum sunset, thanks for the giveaway
Congrats - great block! Thanks for the chance to win and I love your Circlw Gets the Square Quilt pattern. Thanks for another chance to win!! :)
I really like the My Heart's Content Quilt Pattern. Thanks for the give away!
The Tumbler Quilt looks facinating.
Different take on the dresden plate
I just love your idea with printing out the different blocks, then puzzle time. I have grandkids coming for Thanksgiving and if it's ok will print a bunch of different ones out and let them have the fun of putting the puzzle together for Grandma.
Sorry for being so long winded but... wonderful idea.
I think my fav from your webpage is Prairie Pinwheels bed quilt. Thanks so much. mtish44@yahoo.com
I like the summer hearts quilt pattern. Congrats on getting into the magazine!
I like "Countdown to Christmas". It's a really cute idea.
Prairie pinwheels is my favorite pattern, since it would be a good scrappy quilt pattern.
I really like Abby's Owl the most. Congrats on your block.
Count down to Christmas is my favorite design.
Great idea for deigning with the quilt blocks!
I like the Autumn Sunset... although there were lots of nice ones! Thank you for doing this giveaway!! tyned@hotmail.com
I love the Cherries Jubilee pattern. I really love your Block, congrats on getting it in the magazine!
Love Holiday Classics. Thanks for the chance to win.
cute block, i like the pattern Prairie Pinwheels, would love to make it up in modern fabrics
I'm in for summer postcard pattern or the Minneapolis Tote
schroeppelr at yahoo dot com
Love the Tumbler quilt! Thanks for the chance to win a copy.
Love your block!!! The autum sunset is my favorite.
Greetings,
Carla (Purmerend)
I tend to gravitate toward traditional patterns, so your "Stars Across" bed quilt caught my eye right away. That's my favorite.
My fav pattern is Autumn Sunset...love the colors you used. I too am quilt-software challenged...your copy solution is brilliant! Enjoyed your photo of the grandkids playing with the puzzle pieces. Congrats on your block; I can see lots of possibilities!
My favorite is Shoot for the stars. I love your new block! Thanks
Hi Dawn,
I'm a Dawn too and I was born in Maryland but now I live in Arizona. I really like your Soft Hearts Pattern plus your Rootin' Tootin Cowboy pattern too.
Congrats on your block (I just love it by the way) being in the magazine!
Happy quilting,
Dawn
array-dawn@cox.net
The Autumn sunset is adorable! Thanks for the chance
I like My Heart's Content. It just all fits so beautifully together.
HI! Congratulations! I like your block and the puzzle pieces are great. I also like your Autumn Sunset quilt the best.
I never thought to make copies of a block and manipulate them - brilliant! Love the block and the ideas. Your patterns are great and Hearts Content is now on my Christmas wishlist
Very cute block Dawn. I like the Madras Summer Tote Pattern. Thanks for sharing a copy of 100 Blocks!
Hi Dawn. I like your Shoot for the Stars! Quilt pattern because it's like a sampler pattern.
Wow this is so unique. I love how it can be moved around for different effects.
Stars Across the bed is really nice.
I like the My Hearts Content pattern, I like combining applique and piecing. Very neat block too! Thanks for the chance.
Nice blog!! Interesting block.
I love your block -all about it: colours, settings, plying, puzzle.. Fun.
Abby's Owl Quilt Pattern is amazing.
I am a rooster collector so the pattern I like most is the Up with the Roosters pattern. Thanks for sharing your layout process with us newbies...I learn from each blog.
I love My Heart's Content. Thanks for the giveaway.
wlinda_ca@yahoo.com
I like Abby's Owl quilt pattern the best. Thanks for sharing your block with us today.
I like the Tumbler Quilt
Thanks for this tip for laying out quilt patterns. I just got a scanner and am eager to try this. I like your modern looking version of a fan quilt. My favorite pattern is Abby's Owl. My granddaughter is crazy about owls. I hope that when she's old enough, she'll also be crazy about quilt puzzles.
Thanks for the idea of printing a bunch of copies of the block and playing with layouts.
My favorite Spring Water Designs pattern is the Autumn Sunset. I also really like the Cool Blue shown on the home page.
senstrings (@) yahoo (dot) com
I like how your block can have different layouts in a top. My pattern choice is Stars Across Bed Quilt. 24Tangent@gmail.com
I like My Heart's Content. Thanks for the chance to win!
Prairie Pinwheels is my fave!
I really love their pajama panel bag
I like the Stars across the Bed quilt the best. Looks fairly easy to piece!!! Thanks for giving us a chance to win.
Autumn sunset. Congrats and thanks for the chance to win
hinders.r@gmail.com
Great block, I love all the different designs that you can make with them. You have some very cute patterns too, my favorite being Abby's Owl quilt.
I like Autumn Sunset; that's one of my favorite seasons.
The cherries Jubilee is adorable!
This is a pretty block. I love the variations.
My favorite is Stars Across the Bed.
Thanks for the great block design and all of your patterns, Prairie Pinwheels would be my choice and one I would do, just not look at. Kathy
I love your circles block, and the color choice, great job, it's beautiful !!! My favorite patterns are the Abbey Owl and the summer tote purse :)
I liked Autumn Sunset. Autumn is my favorite time of year and I loved the colors in that quilt.
Dresden Plate blocks are my favorites. Love Autumn Sunset. Thanks for the giveaway.
I like to play with layouts using my camera too. Good idea to print off a picture and cut it up for the little ones to play while you stitch. Thanks for a chance to win a pattern too. I would choose the Prairie Pinwheels.
Hands down the Autumn Sunset is my favorite. Your fabric choice is spot on. Congratulations on being included in the 100 Blocks magazine.
I really like the Tumbler Quilt!
Hard to choose, but star quilts are always calling to me, so I'll say "Shoot for the Stars" is my favorite! Love your block!
Prairie pinwheels is my favourite; it's so dynamic.
Ooh Autumn Sunset is gorgeous. Thanks for the "puzzle" tip. And thanks for the chance to win.
I liked Autumn Sunset. Autumn is my favorite time of year and I loved the colors in that quilt. thank you ...martamanole@yahoo.com
Cute patterns, but I'm drawn to the Circle gets the Square. It would look great in 1930's/40's repros. Thanks also for the Free Pattern page.
love all the settings for your 'citrus rainbow! 'loved both 'cool blue' and 'abby's owl'... couldn't decide between them. enjoyed the browsing!
Prairie pinwheels is my favorite.. Love your blocks!
I love Shoot for the Stars! And Citrus Rainbow Is such a fun pattern. kathleendotlutzatcomcastdotnet
i like Abbys owl thanks
I like the Minneapolis tote pattern. Need one with lots of pockets.
Rootin' Tootin' Cowboy is my favorite pattern. Thanks for sharing your lovely block & thanks for the chance to win.
I like "My Hearts Content"... a combination of a lot of blocks and techniques! Thanks for the designing tip.
I like heart's content, but the circle in a square is a close second. I love the way you play with paper to decide on a quilt layout. I'll have to try that.
Great block. I like the autumn sunset pattern on your page.
It was tough to choose, but, finally, Autumn Sunset really spoke to me. : )
My favorite is Cherries Jubilee Quilt Kit. Thanks for the giveaway!
I would not have thought to make copies of the block and put puzzle together different ways. Wonderful idea. The block changes so differently. As far as the patterns go, Abby's Owl or My Heart' Content are my favorites. Either would be fine to win. Thank you so much.
Now I love Cherries Jubilee. I loved that fabric range too.
Love your block in 100 blocks :-)
Cheers Lynne
My Heart's Content ~ very nice. Like the 100 Blocks pattern too!
Looks like a really fun block! I like your pattern for "My Hearts' Content."
Congrats on your block. I love your suggestions on how to play with the "quilt puzzle". My fav quilt was Autumn sunset. I love the colors!
I like your Countdown to Christmas.
I like your Holiday Classics pattern, just in time for Christmas!
Love winter berry leaves or countdown to Christmas.
I like Autumn Sunset. Your circle block would be fun to make it as train track.
I liked My Heart's Content pattern…thanks!
Stars Across the Quilt and the apron pattern were the patterns that I liked. I do like your block in the 100 Blocks magazine. Love that there are many different designs options. Many thanks!
great block.
I like My heart's Content.
thanks for the giveaway.
Thank you for the chance to win
Congratulations for being published! Citrus Rainbow is a real cute block! I sure hope a win a copy of the magazine so I can get a wedge template that comes with the magazine. I really like the My Heart's Content Quilt Pattern. Thanks for the chance to win.
Grats on having your block in the magazine. I would have to say that Minneapolis Tote Pattern is my favorite.
syvisser@gmail(dot)com
You made a complicated quilt look so easy. Thanks for sharing your talent.
I like Stars Across Bed Quilt pattern.
Love your pattern and I like soft hearts pattern from your web. Thanks for sharing
I like holiday classics the best.
Love the idea of taking a picture of the layout you like! I have lost many that I liked before because I didn't do this!
My favorite pattern is Up with the Roosters!
Sandy A
Love the Cherries Jubilee pattern :) What a great block for vol 8. I can see myself, sitting and playing with the layouts for a long time!!
I love the panel pajama bag. Love the idea of letting the kiddos play with the 'puzzle' while you cut. great idea.
It was a hard choice, but when I saw red, white and blue I knew I'd found it. Summer Celebration Table runner is my favorite.
Prairie Pinwheels was my first choice. They are all lovely. Thank you for sharing your talent.
What a great bock!! I LOVE it! Thanks so much.
I really like your Autumn Sunset pattern, would love to try it.
Thanks for the chance to win a copy of 100 Blocks!
My favorite is Prairie Pinwheels, but many of the others were also appealing.
Nice block and fun to see the different settings. My favorite pattern on your website is My Heart's Content.
Congratulations Dawn on being included in the magazine. I really like your Prairie Pinwheel pattern.
Cherries Jubilee looks great, Your new block for 100 block's looks great. It's fun to see what all can evolve from one or two blocks
The Madras Summer Tote Pattern is my favourite - I am really into making bags.
I like Prairie Pinwheels best. Thanks for the chance to win!
I'm liking "Shoot for the Stars" as I am always drawn to stars. They make me smile! Thank you for the great design of your winning block~and also for the chance to win.
I like Up with the Roosters! of course I love stars.
I think quilts are quite a bit like puzzles....so many pieces to put together, and decisions to make, before it all comes together.
reillyr2(at)hotmail(dot)com
Well....it's a tie between Stars Across and Soft hearts. The puzzle pieces are a great idea. I love arranging the blocks in different ways, that's part of the fun in making a quilt. Thanks!
I really love "Autumn Sunset". I definitely will try that "puzzle" idea for layouts. Thanks.
I like your Tumbler Quilt Pattern. Looks simple and fast. Congrats on getting your block in Vol.8!!
Madras Summer Tote Pattern looks very cute. Maybe I could teach that pattern at our local quilt store. Hope you email me asking for my address. Thanks for a chance to win something:)
Great block. Congratulations! I really like your Stars Across Bed Quilt also.
Autumn Sunset is a block with lots of potential. My favorite Spring Water Designs pattern is Winterberry Wreathes. Congratulations on having your block chosen for Volume 8.
Abby the Owl Quilt
I love Stars Across Bed design the best. Thank you for such an interesting block and the suggestion of "quilt puzzles" for designing layouts.
I like you block and Soft Hearts i's my fav quilt pattern. Thanks for sharing an easy way to design the quilt once you decide on the block. I will definently be using this tip.
Great idea about playing with the block! I love My Heart's Content and Minneapolis Tote. I loved seeing your layouts!
Love the Sleepy Jean Crib Quilt. It would be perfect for my 6th grandchild due next June.
Love your block! I love how you can acheive different looks with each setting.
I really like the "Autumn Sunset" design. Thanks for a chance at the give-away!
Maureen
mgw070 at shaw dot ca
I love your Holiday Classics Wall Hanging and Table Runner pattern. Thanks for sharing your design tip and thanks for the great giveaway.
bhometchko(at)hotmail(dot)com
Prairie pin wheels!!! All of these are awesome!
Autumn Sunset is very pretty. I like your new block too. Thanks for sharing.
Great block you designed!!! Love the idea of blocks for the kiddos to play with - you are so smart!!! The Prairie Pinwheels is my favorite pattern :)
My favorite pattern is Cherries Jubilee, thanks for the giveaway.
I only get to choose one favorite pattern? It has be be My Heart's Content. Thanks for entering your block and sharing with us.
Congratulations on your wonderful block! I really like your Winterberry Wreaths pattern. Thank your for sharing! anglanouette at gmail dot com
I like the Winterberry Wreaths pattern the best. Your block makes me think of tie dye!
My favorite is the Prairie Pinwheels, though Countdown to Christmas is a close second. I also love your block.
I love your Abby's Owl quilt pattern. Congratulations on being included in the magazine. Thank you for the great design idea and for the giveaway.
I like a block with wedges...neat! My favorite design is Autumn sunset.
Nicely done!
The tumbler quilt is my favorite, I really like,that one.
Prairie Pinwheels is nice. Thanks for the chance to win.
Summer Celebration table runner love it.. congrats on your very interesting block .and am impressed with all the ways to set it.. I can hardly wait to own one of the books ..I have the other volumes..they are wonderful.
WoW! What an awesome block! Love the idea of doing quilt puzzles, hehe, clever! Congratulations on having your block included in Vol.8, Quiltmaker's 100.
Thank you for a super giveaway and a chance to win.
usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com
Lots of lovely patterns! Prairie Pinwheels caught my eye. Congratulations again!
usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com
Love the owl quilt. So cute and whimsical.
I like your block in the rows pattern. I looked at the patterns and I like the free pattern Summer Celebration Table Topper. I also like the Tumbler Kit, is that the fabric or the pattern that makes it so - just right? crystalbluern at onlineok dot com
Cool Blue
Thanks for the layout choices for Citrus Rainbow. I'm a visual person so this was great! Your Tumble Quilt Kit is cool. I like your Retro Clothespin Apron or the Stars Across the Bed. ll_gee (at) hotmail dot com
I like autumn sunset. thks.
My favorite pattern is the Minneapolis Tote Pattern. Two reasons - first I'm in a tote exchange right now so I'm looking for a unique tote pattern to use and second because I live in a suburb of Minneapolis! :)
Great Block! My favorite Spring Water design pattern is Cherries Jubilee!
Soft Hearts Quilt Pattern is my favorite, if I start now it just might be done in February!
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