Tribal Crossing for Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks Vol 9

May 2, 2014 
Q & A with Anita
What inspired Tribal Crossing?

The "blade" shape seen in the traditional  Key West Beauty block that I patterned in one of my paper piecing books. It became a 30 inch quilt which grew to a 38 foot wide image in Times Square Details
I reprised the shape in my signature No-Waste Windmill block  Details
And now it's pretty in pink
What techniques were used?
• It's paper pieced with appliquéd circles. I cinched the circles over 1" mylar circles
How did you make the circles?
• I could have fused them per Quiltmaker's recommendation but wanting handwork during travel, I needle-turned them and then attached them with a machine zig zag stitch

Are the circles necessary?
• They are the icing on the cake don’t you think?

Do you precut patches for paper piecing the background?
I do
Templates may be made by cutting a couple of Tribal Crossing patterns apart into subunits. Before cutting out the subunits, add a 1/4 inch seam allowance to each subunit. I use paper templates that I generate with Electric Quilt (EQ) software
• There are two sets of shapes that are the reverse of each other. They’re asymmetrical. That's four patches plus the center triangle

 I also used EQ to mock up other colors:
 How many templates are needed to cut the four patches? 
•  Only two. The trick is to always cut two same shape patches simultaneously from a folded piece of fabric. It won't matter if you fold the fabric right side or wrong sides together (Yes, you could use one patch and layer the fabric in fourths)
It won't matter if the template is right side or wrong side up. You'll wind up with two patches that are always the reverse of each other. As long as you can cut through two layers of fabric, you've got it made.

What paper do you print the foundation pattern on?
• I use my very own thin translucent vellum, Simple Foundations, for my original no-pin paper piecing method

How do you get away with no pins? 
  1. Get creative and position two copies of the foundation onto a sheet of paper exactly across from each other, 1/2" apart. The words  “Tribal Crossing Section” in the seam allowances will be opposite each other
  2. Print this composite  onto a sheet of vellum
  3. Carefully fold and crease the vellum in half so that each section is aligned exactly on top of each other. You need vellum to see the alignment Piece the sections Refold the pieced foundation along the original crease
  4. Without a pin, sew the same seam that you would have if you had pieced two separate sections Think of Humpty-Dumpty. If you don’t cut a foundation pattern apart, you don’t have to put it back together again
  5. I paper pieced Tribal Crossing blocks aboard the ms. Westerdam last Saturday night
     while between Puerto Vallarta and Cabo San Lucas. I taught on Road To California's
    Panama Canal Quilt cruise
    Do you sell the block pattern for Tribal Crossing? 
    • I don’t but Quiltmaker does Purchase the issue
    Visual Learner? 

    Where might I take a Workshop from you?
    • I’ll be teaching next month  on Quiltmaker’s sold-out Block Party at Sea, a cruise through Alaska with Carolyn Beam, Debbie Caffrey, Diane Harris, Margie Ullery and Editor-in-Chief June Dudley
    • I’m always available in my 3 1/2 hour class on Craftsy.com.  It includes “Anita’s Arrowhead” expanded from the pages of Quiltmaker Magazine. It includes a bonus PDF version of my C&T Publishing book Rotary Cutting Revolution with its more than 300 images. You can win it.
    • There’s the Houston Quilt Festival in October and I’ll teach next winter on the Quantum in the Caribbean.
    Giveaways (3)
    Nan_c won the issue of 100 Blocks because her reply happened to post on Friday, May 2, 2014 at 2:11:00 PM EDT and 2-11 happened to be my husband's birthday. The odds of that are 3 out of 4,319, or about 0.07%

    The first and last commentors, Anita (!) and CapitolaQuilter each won the Craftsy class.
     
    What are you up to quilting-wise? 
    Make it Simpler,
    Anita
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    1.   Anonymous comments aren't eligible as they don't provide me with a way to contact you L
    2.  Your comment must be applied to this particular blog post. Some quilters left comments on a 2013 Quiltmaker 100 blog posting of mine 

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Anita said...

Right now I am finishing up my Picnic Quilt for the upcoming Blog Hop over at Sew We Quilt.

Unknown said...

I have just finished quilting a Hunters Star quilt for my brother, just the binding to do :)

Jitka said...

I´m glad I could try make it simple how you show us. Thank you.

Kathy said...

Working on small background pieces that are then beaded and mounted on canvas. Lots of fun working small!

Karen M said...

I am currently juggling several BOM projects as well as Star Surround by Melissa Corry @Happy Quilting. I really enjoy your Craftsy class. Thanks for the chance to win this book.

Therese said...

I'm finishing up some tablerunners. Thanks for the giveaway!

GranChris said...

I love everything you do Anita. I am finishing Butterfly Blooms and another Patch Pal. I'm addicted to Patch Pals.

Allison said...

I'm finishing the quilting of my grandson's first quilt. For me, that always takes the longest. Thanks for the chance to win.

Lee said...

I am doing my first BOM along with my daughter! Fun! thank you and congrats on a great block!

Betty Woodlee said...

My sister and I quilt together. We have two graduation quilts in progress for a niece and nephew; three baby quilts for three great great nieces; plus I'm preparing to give lesson this month at our local quilt guild.

Maddietrain said...

I'm working on a modern houndstooth in navy, pink, and grey.

bluenines said...

I am working of pulling fabric for the bonnie hunter mystery quilt Celtic solace happy sewing to all

Drivingmsginger said...

I am sandwiching my " Over The RiverAnd Through The Woods" to get ready for quilting. I used autumn mixed with deep blue batiks in mine.

Stitchin At Home said...

I finished up a triangle quilt, and am working on a scrappy 4 patch quilt and my quilt guild's BOM. Thanks for the chance to win.

Drivingmsginger said...

I am working on sandwiching "Over The River" to get ready for quilting

kt said...

I am working on Christmas lap quilts for my kids, and also finishing up Celtic Solstice for my mom. I'm not speedy, so hopefully I'll get them all done by Christmas this year!

Auntie Clark said...

Right now I am making a table runner.
auntie.clark@gmail.com

Emily C said...

I am finishing a hexie doll quilt for my niece's birthday. It has butterflies and toys, along with pooh bear, and some swirls.

lisa0116 said...

Right now I am working on a paper pieced airplane quilt. Trying to figure out how I want to quilt it. Love you Anita and all you do for us!

Carol said...

This is a beautiful block! I love it. I enjoy paper-piecing now and then and want to make this block in the future. Right now, I am working on a quilt for a granddaughter, having just finished 2 block of the month quilts this past week. Thanks for sharing.

Jeanne said...

Working on finishing up a quilt right now. Thanks for the giveaway.

Lo said...

Working on blocks for two block exchanges. Thanks for the opportunity to win!

Debbie said...

Have always loved your work. Right now doing a simple quilt for a brother in law who is doing chemo

Havplenty said...

I am currently working on a Hip To Be Square quilt for my aunt and two 100 Hugs quilts for charity. I have three sewing machines set up because my 10,000 square postage stamp quilt is always nearby. I am still sewing on it.

Anita I really like your work and and your current block. I think I will add this block to a quilt I am designing. Thanks much.

Thim3 said...

I am working on a couple of scrappy quilts from Bonnie Hunters patterns and while I a sitting and watching TV I am doing a Grandmothers Flower Garden in English Paper Piecing.
Thank you for the chance to win.
thim3@hotmail.com

Lady Jane said...

I am making a small quilt for the front door with tulips to celebrate spring.

SunflowerSkies said...

I'm just starting my first ever pieced quilt! What a great block!

Margaret said...

Right now I am working on an alphabet quilt for my grand daughter and a minecraft quilt for my grand son. I love your block.

Linda Enneking said...

My current project is a quilt called Pinwheel from Kim Brackett's book Scrap Basket Surprises. I'm doing it in shades of brown, green, orange and gold to match the colors in my daughter's living room.

Anonymous said...

I'm kinda in a lull right now-a lot happening at home & work, but my goal is to finish a Christmas Quilt I started 2 years ago and to do a Halloween Quilt - before Halloween! Thanks so much for the chance to win. :) Debby E
samtaylorcjsmimi at yahoo dot com

PegP said...

I am finishing a beautiful kit, I have several quilts to quilt and several BOM's on the go as well.

denisew said...

I am starting to piece a top for the charity bee I belong to with my guild. Thanks for the giveaway!!

Jacklynn Grimm said...

I am making my first ever Swoon block into a wall hanging, and I am working on some pillows, and I have a Super Tote to finish. Thanks for the give aways!

vwlady said...

I'm starting miniature quilt for an upcoming quilt show entry. Just finished a Rose of Sharon applique quilt! Congrats on your block....quite different!

Calicojoan said...

I'm working on a project for Joy Studio with the Handmaids fabric line. What a fun block you designed!

Amy said...

Wow, your block is so interesting! Right now I'm working on a memory quilt using someone's mother's clothes and finishing up some binding on 2 quilts. Hope I win the issue! Just LOVE the 100 Blocks issues!

Diane said...

years arslatqI just finished binding two of my UFO's, and am cutting the applique pieces for a Christmas quilt. It WILL be done for Christmas (this year that is).

Linda Stokes said...

Hi, I am working on charity quilts for my guild. We keep them simple so that our members make 500+ quilts every year to give away. Thanks for the opportunity.

Gwen Wehner said...

Currently doing a hand applique BOM, and a T-shirt quilt for a friend. Love your "make it simpler" methods!

Purl Buttons said...

I am in the midst of a guild challenge. We were all given a half yard of the same print and size parameters. The resulting quilts will be judged independently by community members and then donated to a local charity.

Cecilia said...

I'm working on 5 baby quilts.. I'm finishing the binding on one, have the tops made for 2 more and I have the fabrics picked for the last 2. These will be for 4 girls and 1 boy. :-) congratulations on being in the magazine and thank you for the chance to win.

Linda V said...

I'm working on a baby girl quilt. Thanks for the giveaway.

Diann said...

I'm working on a bullseye quilt for my eldest son. I'm hand quilting and it's taking quite a while.

Rebecca said...

Right now I am playing with color ideas. Making 24 by 30 wall hangings to get a feel for different ideas.

@lutzcats said...

FINALLY FMQing a quilt for myself! It has 13 quilting designs in it. My cat keeps sleeping on my work in progress-so the quilt approval dept.has given her blessing!

Unknown said...

right now I'm working on 2 quilt alongs, finishing my 2013 shop hop quilt and various outreach quilts for the local quild. Can't work on just 1 thing

Brenda E. said...

Just finished a banner for church now on to putting blocks together for a quilt for our cabin.

Unknown said...

I have only 64 more blocks to make of your self-mitered log cabin. I am also cutting squares for the t-shirt quilt and the old Italian block. So many quilts-so little time.

Rozz01 said...

I sew quilt projects with my mother. We are trying to use up our stash.

Unknown said...

Well, I'm on the hexi bus and am working on a hexi medallion quilt.

just in case: (m3reyna at Hotmail dot com)

acoelke said...

Doing some samples for a Disappearing Nine Patch class.

Jane said...

Redwork needs only a block or two more.

Kelly Wilson said...

That is a beautiful design. I am currently working on making binding for the first time! It will be for quilts 2 & 3 that I made at the same time from similar fabrics for two twin girls. Thanks for the opportunity! notwendy gmail

Quilting Tangent said...

Working on my 1st quilt tops and turning them into a finished quilt.
Like learning new things, your class sounds great.
24Tangent@gmail.com

ytsmom said...

Our guild is having a challenge to finish UFO's, so I'm trying to get some of those finished. (I already have 2 done!) And, I just got a new machine, so I am trying to figure it out.

PJB said...

Great design. I just finished queen appliance and try lots of different techniques. Thanks for your block and the chance to win.

Crafty Quilter said...

I am headed to my favorite quilt shop to pick up my next Block of the Month. I also plan to sign up for a new Block of the Month called "bear Paws. "

Sallie said...

I am working on finishing a BOM that I received from my m-n-l.

Gill said...

Great block!
Right now I'm making myself a new bag - I found some blue/white polka dot fabric I couldn't resist!

BizyStitches said...

This is a fun tour, and I love your methods of cutting and piecing blocks.

frosew said...

I'm currently working on a lap-quilt but have so many others in the planning stage. Very lovely block, by the way!

Anonymous said...

I am finishing up a small bag - needs closure. I working on a lime/spring green & gray/black 9 patch star quilt, need another border on a primary color cross lap quilt, and have 3 quilts that I need to do the quilting on. Plus I just got some patterns to do some outfits for my granddaughter - too bad I still work full time!! Cindy at cwienstroer@amuniversal.com

Rina Mason said...

Right now I am choosing fabric for my next project which is a lap quilt for my niece.

Barb said...

I am working on a applique quilt for a new great Niece. Love your block!!

Lori said...

Congrats, what a cool block. I have fallen in love with PP. I tend to use either think copy paper or thin vellum. I agree your dots finish off the block to perfection. Thanks for showing your method of piecing.

Michele said...

Not much quilting until finals are over. In the meantime I've been working on the hexie quilt from hell, EPP style.
Love to win your Craftsy class-- great prize.

Anonymous said...

Just purchased Row Quilts, L & L and bot fabric for 2 of those awesome quilts. Now to finish up my work, pay bills and it's off to cutting and sewing.

Lee Ann L. said...

I am currently at a standstill due to the fact that we are still in the middle of a garage conversion (into my room). I am champing at the bit to start sewing (quilting) again!

Congrats on getting into the magazine. What a fabulous block!

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Debbie said...

Really interesting and fun looking block, Anita! Very different. Right now I'm doing mostly knitting, but I do manage to make a block sometimes. I just made some blocks for this month's Block Lotto blog.

Lisa England said...

I have just finished piecing the blocks for a quilt that will be a high school graduation gift. It is made in the colors of the college the graduate will attend in the fall. I just have to piece letters for her name to use in the border and I'll be ready to put it all together.

Ann Flower said...

I am working on a half circle quilt for a graduating granddaughter and some baby donation quilts. antiques@eoni.com

Jennifer said...

I'm working on a Tossed 9 patch quilt for my son. I love how quick and easy the pattern is.

quilter said...

I always have about 4 projects going at once, sometimes one needs to sit in the corner for a while!

CyndyK said...

I am currently working on a quilt for Quilts of Valor and also a spool quilt for myself. Congratuations on being chosen for the magazine and thank you for sharing. cknapp3626@sbcglobal.net

Unknown said...

I am getting ready to quilt my daughter's quilt I just finished. I am trying to pick out the right quilt pattern for it. Congrats on being chosen to be in the magazine.

Deborah said...

I am working on piecing my blocks for Bonnie Hunter's Celtic Solstice.

QuiltinGram said...

I am currently putting the final borders on a raffle quilt. It is for our guild quilt show this fall. Myself and 2 other ladies made the top and is going to another member for the quilting.
I made a wedding quilt for my nephew using your Arrowhead Block! They loved it.

Kathy L said...

I am machine quilting a scrap quilt. Thanks for the chance to win.

Jenn said...

I am doing the boring part of sewing on binding... good thing this magazine is giving me lots of ideas for new projects!

Sue Halter said...

I'm working on a mystery quilt to which I will add a bit of machine embroidery. Thanks for the chance to win!

Nancy said...

I am finishing up my latest project, our Guild's President's challenge table topper with applique. But darn, should have been at your blog earlier for a chance to win the magazine, but a Craftsy class will be fine as well.

Janine Baldwin said...

My current project was started as a leaders and enders quilt. The blocks are done and I'm putting it together. It is for my daughter for Christmas. Thanks for the opportunity to win.

Anne said...

I am revisiting paper piecing. It is a large loon and I am finding it challenging. What fun.

Unknown said...

I am currently working on 9 different projects! I pick them up according to priority - today a quilt for a granddaughter's birthday next month, then another to be completed by July.

Angelia Lanouette said...

Right now I'm not working on much of anything except for some handwork like embroidery, cross stitch and beading. I broke my knee in a car accident and can't move around for about 6 weeks. Thank you for sharing!

Unknown said...

I am making a impressionist quilt using 2.5 inch squares that show fallowing leaves and will applique a bare tree in the center

Dee said...

I have a pieced bed quilt done in Kaffe Stripes I am working on, a applique table topper, and a wool project going - little ADD

alaskamarge said...

What a fun block and nice tutorial! You have got me thinking about your block. I am working hard trying to finish a small quilt for my quilt guild on Tuesday that will be shown at the end of the month at our annual quilt show. Right now I am doing the hand quilting and will put the binding on this morning. It is a good feeling to being so close to being done. Have a good Alaskan cruise, I will wave at the ship when it goes by.

Loris said...

I'm finishing a buckeye beauty quilt. today the binding goes on.

krazycat6@gmail.com said...

Your block is so unique, really like it. Thanks.

Anonymous said...

I designed a baby quilt for a friend and was in the process of putting together the top for that, when we learned that our kids are adopting another baby and he will arrive on May 20th. So I quickly set that aside and started on a RocketShip quilt that I've been wanting to make for a while. Thank you so much for sharing your talents with us. Congratulations on making it into the book again and thanks for sponsoring the giveaway!

~Kris~ said...

I am working on a block of the month and trying to decide which UFO to finish next. Thanks for sharing your foundation piecing technique.

Janet said...

I am working on Christmas present quilts for the 2 granddaughters who turned 7 this year. I like your block!

Unknown said...

Spring is here and at my house I have to wind down my sewing project. To much work to do outside. I dream and plan for my next big project.

Quilting Revolution said...

I am currently working on an animal applique quilt for my first grandbaby. :-)

Siouxzq64@gmail.com said...

Just working on random blocks for several projects.

Dorothy H said...

I am working a BOM for my Grandson. I also have a few UFO's to finish!

Susan said...

Gosh, I've got too many projects going, and they're waiting for the new longarm

DebraKay Neiman said...

I am finishing up my mug rugs for the swap. The on to making a little quilt for our family baby cradle. new grand baby coming in September. crystalbluern at onlineok dot com

Anonymous said...

I'm working on a quilt-a-long with star blocks. Thanks for the tutorial. I love your work!
wlinda_ca@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

Right now I am waiting to get my sewing machine fixed. So I am working on cleaning out and redoing my sewing nook.

LeAnne said...

Working on a quilt for my husband and a new tote bag for me.

Bonnie said...

What an interesting block! Thanks for sharing your technique. I am currently working on a table runner and placemats for summer decorating.

tac73 said...

I'm finishing up a lap quilt for a sister and getting ready to start another one for friend.

BillieBee (billiemick) said...

I'm hand quilting my wall hanging Remember Annabelle. I'll be calling it Remember Kathy. I lost my best friend on January 3.

carla said...

HI!!! Love your block!!! Very unique!!!! I am working on the triangle quilt along quilt!!!! I am behind!!! Thanks for the fun give aways!!!!

Allison Sews said...

Unfortunately, right now I'm ripping out my quilting on a whole 40" quilt because my spiral quilting caused the top to shift too much.

Unknown said...
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nan_c said...

Your block is amazing and super creative! Right now I am working on an embroidery/quilt. My first of this kind!

Anonymous said...

I am working on two projects at this time. The first is a king size star quilt for a fellow who has done some work for me but wouldn't let me pay him. He said he would like to give his wife a quilt as a special gift. So as I make the quilt he is doing those things around the yard and house that I can not do. The second is a needle turn appliqué quilt with a variety of pink flowers and green leaves. It will be bright and whimsical. Plus tops that need quilting and projects started and set aside. Thank you for this opportunity and all of the information you have on your site.

Sandy Garrett said...

I am in the process of making HS graduation quilts for two co-workers. Something with 6 1/2" triangles so it should go quickly. Thanks for the chance to win. BTY, I love your patterns and books.

Unknown said...

Working on 2 projects. One is a halloween wallhanging and the other is a quilt for a double.sized quilt. Using Everything is Blue line of.fabric for clothworks with 2 yellows.

pugpower63@gmail.com

Rommy van Houten said...

I'm just busy to finish my lap quilt, {working on it for 2 years}
I also working on a redworkproject and hexies

Booking Lost Time said...

I'm trying to machine quilt a lap size. I need a bigger block of time to finish it.

Donna Joy said...

I am just getting ready to quilt a baby quilt with a fleece back. I haven't done it before, wish me luck. Thanks for the giveaway, would love to win your class.

Oneoldgoat1962 said...

I am working diligently on a Dear Jane quilt. I've just started month 3.

Suze said...

I am finishing two quilts for a quilt show in June. I just put the binding on a double wedding ring quilt made by a good friend who is now 91. She made is for me two years ago. I need to scallop and bind a quilt. I have to put the sleeves, labels, etc. to ready them for the show in early June. This is the first time for me to enter a quilt show, so I'm trying to be sure I have everything done correctly. Congrats on another publish. Some folks are going to be elated with their wins. I only pray that I am one of them. I can only imagine your Craftsy class. All the classes there are wonderful. Thanks for being very generous.

Karyn said...

Let see... In no particular order:
1. monthly block swap/chevron
2. Stash-bee monthly block swap
3. HST/4P block swap (overdue!)
4. 1" string quilt
5. PP swirl/mirror image

Can't wait to peek at the video you sent a link to!

Rhonda said...

I'm making a couple of mug rugs for my husband & I to use while watching tv together. Then it will be gifts for the grandkids, followed by Christmas gifts.

MissPat said...

I'm giving away a finished baby quilt tonight. It's an adaptation from the "Make it your way" video series on the McCall's Quilting website.
Free motion quilting a "Cobweb" quilt for mine grandson from the book "More quilts from the Quiltmaker's Gift" by Jeff Brumbeau and Gail de Marcken.
Piecing a kid's quilt that' a modified nine patch with a pinwheel block in the middle. This started as a leader and ender project.
Still need to finish putting together Bonnie Hunter's 'Celtic Soltice'.
Wow, I'd better stop blog hopping and get back to sewing.

VickiT said...

Great info about your block in this blog post Anita. Thank you so much.

I have an entire list of things I need to get done. First I have a gorgeous wall hanging I just ran across last weekend and ordered it to make for my MIL for Mother's Day. I know it won't be finished by then sadly since I just got the fabric/kit, but I can give it a shot.

Next is a quilt for my husband and one of my granddaughters for her birthday which is coming up a few months from now.

JustPam said...

I have a cancer quilt, a baby quilt and two table runners on my design wall, sewing machine and ironing board right now.

Donna W said...

Love your block! I am currently finishing up a table topper for a monthly class that I take.

Cathryn said...

Love the block! The color opportunities are endless.

Kathleen said...

I'm up to my neck in paper piecing projects!! But it's okay because I love it :)
Thanks for the opportunity to win!

bairdmtn said...

I am in the process of finishing a block of the month sampler quilt that I bought in 2009! It is REALLY pretty and I don't know WHY I hadn't finished it already! I can't wait to get it finished so I can start another quilt! Love to piece those quilts!

Joanna said...

I am participating in four online qal's, making a quilt for my sister, and planing some home decor items. I also have a few quilts that need to be quilted. Lots to do.

Linda (Petey) said...

Have a t-shirt quilt on the longarm...just in time for May college graduation.

Elizabeth said...

I'm sewing a very simple 5 inch squares flannel quilt for my brother-in-law that will remind him of the summer days at the lake cabin in MN. They had quilts made from their grandfather's suits & clothes to keep them warm in their bunks on chilly nights.

JanineMarie said...

I have two tops ready to be basted and quilted on my treadle. I just finished making a fancy satin quilted clutch purse, and I have a long-term ongoing landscape wall hanging (from a photo I took)that I'm hand quilting. Finally, I'm planning two baby quilts for soon- to-arrive grand-nephews. I like to have several types of projects going at once.

Jill Hicks said...

I am making Jo Morton's Little Women's quilts and Thangles block of the month. I need to start The Quilt Show block of the month.

Hanke said...

I am making 2 BOM's this year and finishing one from last year. Thanks for the chance!

shakin_along_through_life said...

I'm working on a simple patchwork baby quilt with charm squares. The color placement isn't random but the pattern is. It is alternated with white squares where the pattern in the white is butterflies. With essential tremors is not always easy to sew a straight line on machine or by hand, but I'm getting it done. About read to start quilting it.

Penny said...

Right now I'm working on a Scrappy Triple Irish Chain with horses embroidered in the open spaces for my daughter. I've begun some of the cutting, but I'm still looking for a little more fabric. I want to make coordinating curtains, dust ruffle and shams as well. Her birthday is the end of July and I hope to have a new room for her by then

Unknown said...

I'm beginning to work on some unfinished projects so I can enter them in a quilt show this fall. Congratulations on your block being selected. Thanks for the great giveaway.

Anonymous said...

Right now I'm trying to make a wall hanging out of a Wizard of Oz panel. I keep changing my mind on how to do it. I like your block and thanks for a chance to win a copy of the magazine.

Lorraine said...

I'm working with my sister-in-law to hand piece a Pickle dish top, using Inklingo. Great block and great ideas for paper piecing!

jquilter said...

I'm reorganizing my stash just now. Thanks for the chance to win!

Beth said...

I'm humming along on aquilt for my dearest friend's 40th anniversary. Such fun.

Lyn said...

I'm working on some needleturn appliqué quilt blocks for my guild. Like your block, and the pink!

JANET said...

I have two applique quilts I am working on and a couple pieced that I am FMQ.

Andee said...

This block looks a bit hard for me, but I like the look of it!

Cat said...

Love this block. Looks like it would be fun to make. Right now I am cutting a LOT of squares to be used in our church's mission quilts. I am also working on a Double Irish Chain, a Chinese Coin and a Split 9 patch. Different quilts for different moods. Gotta love it. Thanks for the opportunity for some great goodies.

JoyceLM said...

My 3 sisters & I are working on 2 round robin quilts. We live in 4 different states & our block swaps & round robins keep us connected. Thanks for the giveaway.

Nancy: rangerer@sbcglobal.net said...

I am making a quilt with a very large orange "I" on a dark blue backgrand for a very dear friend who is graduating from the University of Illinois in a couple of weeks.

Regina Harris said...

I am focusing on scrap quilts to use up my many leftovers plus making pieced backings.

Deanna said...

Just finished a scrap busters 20 block quilter from our local longarmer. Now, will try to get several UFO's done!

texastach99 said...

I am in the MAJOR process of re-arranging my sewing room. Maybe now I will actually have the room arranged o I can sew in it, not in the "public" spaces of our house. :)

Love the Tribal Crossing. Wish I could afford to join the Alaskan cruise :(

Keep up the wonderful designing!

Deb said...

I'm working on Bee in my Bonnet's Row Along that all of blogland did a year or more ago. I'm behind the times but am doing each row with my long-distance friend. We send photos via phone to each other when we finish each row. It's been great fun.

p.s. Would love to win your Craftsy Class.

BeachQuilter said...

I am currently working on a set of placemats with a matching table runner and hot pads.

Jeanne in Ohio said...

I'm finishing up a lap quilt. The center is done and I'm deciding on the border. Next up: assembling my Anita's Arrowhead quilt in blues. Thanks for the giveaway.

peg said...

Working on a double wedding ring I am hsndquilting. Have the pineapple you teach on craftsy. Thank you for the opportunity to win.

grammygwendolyn said...

I'm working on a Honey Bee quilt in 30's fabrics.

Chantal said...

I'm working on a queen size quilt for my Parent In-laws. My Leader/Ender project is a quilt for my oldest son.

Karen said...

I am currently working on a paper piecing project where each diamond is made up of 57 pieces. It it coming along so slowly, but the results are brilliant and make all the effort seem worthwhile.

Anonymous said...

I'm making small quilts and French braid table runners for a giveaway. schroeppelr at yahoo dot com

Sally H. said...

Currently I am working on two very modern quilts for my church's Comfort Quilters group. Not my style at all, but it's good to get out of the box!

wendy said...

Just finished a baby quilt and binding on a twin size. Working on another baby quilt for a niece and some blocks for a BOM.

Karen in Breezy Point said...

Fun block--thanks for tips! It would be awesome to win the class--or the magazine--crossing fingers!! I'm off to a quilt retreat for the next week and hoping to finish up a lot of UFO's.

Sandy said...

I am machine quilting a repro 30's trip around the world.

Regina said...

Interesting block. I am finishing up a quilt heavy on HST's and getting ready for sashing and cornerstones. Then on to a pieced border of hexagons on another project.

Debbie P said...

Just finishing a quilt that is for a friend who recently had heart surgey - it is a friendship gift that will make her feel special :)
Thanks for the nice design and the great tips :)

Elizabeth said...

I'm still in the middle of my Craftsy Sampler from 2012 with Amy Gibson. My machine got put away and it's a real chore to uncover it and find a clear space (and time).

Madeline said...

I am making a Candy Ring pattern quilt with scraps. I have made a whole quilt with your Anita's Arrowhead block, and it came out so nice, so easily.

Judy1522 said...

I just finished a quilt for my husband and have another quilt top ready to start quilting for my daughter as soon as I get it sandwiched together.

Diantha said...

I am finishing a table runner in yellows and greens to go with my gold tablecloth - to give a more summery (?) look.

Annmarie said...

After 10 tears of quilting for others, I've started a summer quilt for my bed! It is yellow friendship stars with blue ribbons flowing around them down the quilt. Can't wait to finish it! Your block is very interesting - thanks for sharing.

Bloomer's Buzzings said...

I am working on a raffle lap quilt that uses the spinning pinwheel ruler. I know that isn't the right name but that is what I am working on. Thanks so much for the chance to win.

Sarah said...

I am working on a simple 5" squares patchwork tablecloth. Thanks for the giveaway! sarah@forrussia.org

Becky in Georgia said...

Not my favorite project, but I am recovering the cushions on our wicker loveseat on our deck. After that, I am machine quilting a baby quilt. Have a wonderful weekend!

Linda H said...

I love making miniatures and have juts finished one in silks. Thanks for the chance to win in the Giveaway.

Anonymous said...

Great block! I'm trying to finish up a table cover & I'm working on a paper piecing BOM. Thanks for a chance at the give-away.
Maureen
mgw070 at shaw dot ca

Clooniff said...

I'm appliqueing a "Twelve Days of Christmas" quilt.

Nancy said...

I am currently making small quilts for a little rustic ladder by the fireplace. Have one top done and the other 2 cut out and ready to start piecing. Also have wool applique blocks going and my first hexi project.

Barb Johnson said...

I am working on a patriotic quilt to be used as a raffle quilt. 12 10 blocks down, 62 to go....

Annie said...

Right now I have a lot of projects going; more UFOs than I like, so I need to get some finishes: two quilts with just a little bit of hand sewing of binding; a pieced BOM with just a few months left to do; a paper piecing project about halfway finished; a log cabin style quilt about 1/3 finished; a pieced quilt with borders to finish; a small redwork wall hanging about 1/3 finished; three quilts waiting to be quilted; and a drunkard's path quilt that just begun!

Barbara said...

I am currently working on a pinwheel quilt for a friend whose house burned. I am working on a postage stamp quilt within a postage stamp quilt. I have an H quilt ready to sew.

Sharlene said...

I'm working on ahalf hexagon multicolored quilt for my nephew's high school graduation next year. It's never too early to get a start on these projects.

Tinliz said...

I am trying to finish up several UFO's and WIP's, Then I will start a tote bag for a friend.

Steph said...

binding on 2 quilts; blocks for mystery quilt and shoebox shuffle; a Buggy Barn pattern; Only on Sunday; and a few other projects.

Anonymous said...

I am working on 2 Hexagon projects...the first is a GFG king size quilt, and the second will be a Hexagon Medallion quilt for myself...I am currently pulling fabrics for the planned Medallion.

Karen in Maine
Mija314@yahoo.com

Cindy said...

I'm just finishing up my quilt for the Layer cake Quilt Along, it's for my Great nephew.

Gregg said...

Just started my very first quilt using 5" blocks and a pattern from "More Loose Change." So far, I love it!

nicolesender said...

I am quilting a scrappy 4 patch with all my old scraps. It's fun to see it grow.

Christine said...

Right now I'm working on a quilt for my Dad for Fathers Day. It is a medallion quilt of a carpenter star done in blues and browns

Beausoleil Quilts said...

I have just finished quilting a wall quilt- binding will go on later today.

QuilterKat said...

I'm working on a couple of applique quilts right now. Such fun!

Unknown said...

Love your block! I am working on a couple of churn dash quilts for 2 of my granddaughters, among others.
craftyccain@gmail.com

GloJean said...

I'm currently in the process of machine-quilting some of my many UFO's - hoping to stay with it and not get distracted by starting a new quilt!

Pat V. said...

When I first saw your block, I thought, whoa, way too complicated for me. But your explanation makes it simple! Right now I am simultaneously working on two giant scrap quilts, an Ocean Wave made of leftover triangles, and one of little three inch blocks made from little scraps! My sewing space looks chaotic, but I'm lovin' it!

Just Sew Sue said...

I started a Schnibble pattern last night with some Fig Tree fabric for ALYOS

Muth Doolin said...

I have just finished the "Underground Railroad". It was a good experience. I am now in the process of making some twister patterns to give my grandchildren for Christmas.

Just Sew Sue said...

I started a Schnibble pattern last night with some Fig Tree fabric for ALYOS

Jan said...

I am in the process of making 5 quilts for my grand daughters.
I would love to win your Craftsy class.

Julie said...

I am working on Mother's Day gifts. Plus about 5 other projects in various stages of completion. I never get bored, just distracted by a new idea.

Julie S said...

Just returned from The Netherlands where I purchased some wonderful Dutch flavored fabrics! Am anxious to create a reminder of the trip!

Terri said...

Making tons of fun things for my two soon to be born grandbabies. Also was inspired by a fabric for a backing to a Halloween quilt I had been saving fat quarters to make. It is time!

Andresa said...

I've got several projects going on. The one with the highest priority, though, is the mystery quilt being done through my local quilt shop.

Anonymous said...

Right now I'm trying to start a baby quilt for a good friend and a double wedding ring quilt or my step-daughter's wedding next spring :)

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