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The Hundred

May 3, 2013
Fabric Cuts

Giveaway Winners Announced Below

I cut patches from one square of fabric and used wide sashing. These blocks were meant to float. The quilt is pictured in the magazine and will be on view this summer at Quiltmaker

I cut into this bright Liberty floral. After all, what am I saving it for?

I'd like to give a 14" square of this fabric with someone who'd like to piece the Quadrangle block

Giveaway #1

Please comment below by 12:01 AM , Monday, May 6th, New York time, telling me where you live and what you're sewing these days. A winner will be randomly selected. I'll send the fabric square to you while Quiltmaker will send volume 7 to you.

I learned this morning that today is George Clooney's 52nd birthday so Celeste of Wausaukee who posted the 52nd comment is awarded Giveaway #1. Celeste please get in touch with me by Wednesday at noon with your address otherwise this giveaway must go to the runner up, Margaret, of Arkansas, who made the 53rd comment. I'm thinking +1 for the extra birthday candle. I've enjoyed the comments and hope you have as well. Thank you for sharing yourselves.

Giveaway #2

I create my favorite blocks from squares (only) of fabric. If I make two blocks, I need two squares of fabric. 100 blocks calls for 100 squares of fabric. I teach this method and so much more in my online Craftsy class. Traditional Blocks Made Simple. One extended lesson is Anita's Arrowhead, previously patterned in Quiltmaker Included in the class is my Rotary Cutting Revolution eBook, a $14.99 value in itself.

Craftsy is providing my class and eBook as a giveaway to celebrate the 100 Blocks Blog Tour. They're in Colorado. Quiltmaker is in Colorado. Both too cool for words.

Billie in Austin won the Craftsy class with the included eBook. I'd be remiss if I didn't direct you to another site to win my Craftsy class. C&T Publishing's blog has that and more in a giveaway to be awarded on May 9th. I'm off to Michigan later this week to teach, after the winners have been chosen. And I'm working on a new-to-me tessellated block made from... squares of fabric.

Good Luck to you,
Anita
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Nancy said...: I live in western Louisiana, and I'm working on a baby quilt; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 3:49:00 AM EDT
Jitka said...: I live in Czech Republic, Europe (this day is rainy from the morning). I just finished a stripy top and I´m going to bate it.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 4:36:00 AM EDT
Anita said...: I live in Norway, and I am currently making a quilt for my youngest son. After summer vacation he will bring it back with him to the dorm at college.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 4:51:00 AM EDT
Donna Keating said...: I'm a resident of north central Texas. My current project is a Christmas table topper for my Aunt.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 5:09:00 AM EDT
Karen M said...: I live in Richmond, KY. I am enrolled in your Craftsy class. The special addition of the ebook makes that class a great value. Thanks for the chance to win some fabric.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 5:57:00 AM EDT
Lisa England said...: I live in Kentucky and have just finished sewing a table topper and I'm starting on a scrappy lap quilt.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 7:02:00 AM EDT
Beausoleil Quilts said...: I live in the North Island of New Zealand. One of the projects I am working on is a Sarah Fielke Mystery quilt. After reading your blog post today I have enrolled in yoru Craftsy class.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 7:05:00 AM EDT
Gill said...: I'm in England and I'm making a baby quilt at the moment!; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 7:29:00 AM EDT
Robyn said...: I live in Tennessee and I'm working on Primitives by Lynda quilt.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 7:30:00 AM EDT
SewingJanice said...: I live in Southern Maryland and I'm currently working on a sampler quilt in a class at Material Girls Quilt Shop in La Plata, MD. Great block!; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 7:51:00 AM EDT
Sheila said...: I live in rural Nova Scotia and I am currently working on a mystery quilt along with a million other things , well that is an exaggeration but it is a lot :-) Thanks for the chance; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 7:59:00 AM EDT
Sheila said...: I presently have an account with Craftsy , Sheila AM , Thanks again for the chance .; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 8:04:00 AM EDT
kt said...: I live in Fairfield County, Connecticut and am working on a t-shirt memory quilt for my aunt.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 8:06:00 AM EDT
Sandi1100 said...: I live in Upstate NY and am currently working on a girlfriend quilt for a friend who has to have some surgery.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 8:22:00 AM EDT
JoyceLM said...: I love your new block. I'm from North Carolina & I'm working on a charm patch quilt for a friend and taking a tessellating class at Quilt University. Thanks for the chance to win.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 8:27:00 AM EDT
Koricard said...: I love your block! It does seem to float when you put it together in the wallhanging. Very cool! I live in northern Virginia and I am currently making a quilt for my daughter for her high school graduation in June. She will stay nice and warm with it when she goes off to college in the fall.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 8:37:00 AM EDT
Vivian said...: Writing to you from the Bronx right here in the Big Apple! Excited to see a "Make It Simple" block in the new 100 Blocks issue. I made your Anita's Arrowhead quilt from the Quiltmaker Kit back in 2011. Loved the ease of sewing and strategic cuts.

Right now I'm working on finishing up a long simmering UFO----when I finish trolling the blog tour that is!!; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 8:54:00 AM EDT
Emily C said...: Lovely block. Love that fabric!
I live in central Pennsylvania and I am working on a baby quilt, a bed quilt and an applique quilt.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 8:54:00 AM EDT
Rosa said...: From Murcia,Spain.Your blocks are just beautiful and this was the quilting week,I`m handquilting,want to finish my big size quilt before june and also made three new Dear Jane Blocks.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 8:54:00 AM EDT
Dale said...: I live in Midlothian, Texas, a small town south of Dallas. I am working on several projects right now. One is a raffle quilt for my friends who are doing the Komen 3 Day walk for Breast cancer. I also have. Block of the month and several small projects I hope I can finish quickly. I; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 9:01:00 AM EDT
Gloria said...: I live in Charlotte, NC and I am work on a civil war /pattern - Carriage Wheels. Of course, there are lots of UFOs to finish! I am always adding something new.

Gloria
gyates625@bellsouth.net; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 9:05:00 AM EDT
Calgaryquilter said...: I live in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and I am working on a 2 up 2 down quilt for Victoria's Quilts for cancer patients and enjoying your Craftsy course.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 9:13:00 AM EDT
M.W. said...: I live in Michigan and am working on a pastel and gray churn dash quilt right not.
Shawn; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 9:14:00 AM EDT
Purl Buttons said...: I live in the North Georgia Mountains (USA) and I am working on a small quilt for an exchange partner.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 9:18:00 AM EDT
B Greene said...: I live in NE Pennsylvania and I am making a slew of zippered pouches this weekend - fourtten to go, to be exact.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 9:24:00 AM EDT
Anonymous said...: I live in Iowa, and in the middle of this Mayhem snow storm. At present I am working on 1 of the three baby quilts I need to get done this summer. Nice block, congrats and thanks for the chance to win.
mhinders@myclearwave.net; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 9:29:00 AM EDT
Deb said...: I live in Dover, DE. I am close to the end of binding a king-sized tee-shirt quilt for my son. I was dreading this project for several years, but it turned out to be fun!; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 9:30:00 AM EDT
Karen said...: I live in Manitoba, Canada. I presently sewing on a mystery quilt organized by a guild member. I love your techniques for making blocks.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 9:30:00 AM EDT
Unknown said...: I live in Boston and just started a quilt from Kaffe Fasset's new book using non-Kaffe fabric.
Have yr wonderful book and made the pineapple quilt last summer - love it!; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 9:31:00 AM EDT
Jocelyn said...: I live in the sunshine state of Florida!! I am currently working on a black, white and yellow quilt for a friend.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 9:35:00 AM EDT
Cecilia said...: I live in southwest Georgia. I'm working on quilting 3 of my large quilt tops on my domestic machine. Great block! Thanks for the chance to win.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 9:39:00 AM EDT
Amy said...: Your blocks are amazing! What inspiration! Currently I am working on a small hand applique project. I've been struggling with making myself "just do it" but I want to hand applique so much! Of course, there are several other UFO's in the pile...; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 9:42:00 AM EDT
Nanzs said...: I live in a Chicago suburb...Right now, I'm trying to use up my stash, so I'm always looking for new blocks.
Then I'll start building up my stash again. Thanks; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 10:02:00 AM EDT
Cathy B said...: I am working on a Dear Jane Quilt. Love your block, congratulations in getting it in the magazine. thanks!; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 10:02:00 AM EDT
BrenWall61@gmail.com said...: I am from the Natural State - Arkansas
Our guild is making blocks for 1930's quilt which is fun to make. Also I have become fascinated with Chevron quilts. I love anything that makes my quilting easier.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 10:06:00 AM EDT
eloidastitches said...: I live in eastern Ontario, Canada, and I am working on an appliqued Turning Leaves quilt, using batiks, and doing it all by hand. I love the bright colors and style of your block!; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 10:10:00 AM EDT
Unknown said...: You are such a great designer one of my faves.. thanks

Middle of the country Wichita Kansas...; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 10:14:00 AM EDT
patricia said...: I'm in slower, lower DE near the beach with lots in production. I like to keep a piecing quilt going on in the studio and an applique for the family room. Best of all worlds!; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 10:18:00 AM EDT
Rebecca said...: I live in the lovely high desert area of Central Oregon...I have been playing with takeing small cuts and madeing real mini blocks... trust me nothing shows your seam allowance is off like a finished 2 inch sqare; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 10:19:00 AM EDT
Tina Craig said...: Hello from Rhode Island! Since I finished your Craftsy class, I started Jacquie Gering's class yesterday. Next on my Anita-to-do list is the Old Italian block.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 10:20:00 AM EDT
Lori said...: Hello from the windy city of Chicago, Illinois. Thanks for these chances to win such great give a ways.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 10:22:00 AM EDT
Quilting_Chris said...: I am on the West Coast in hot and smokey Southern California. We are a blaze in our early heat wave. I am trying to finish up Bonnie Hunter's Easy Street and get it on to my frame.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 10:23:00 AM EDT
Unknown said...: I love your block included in 100 Blocks. Congrats. I would also love to piece this block using your fabric. Love that print.
I live in Florida and right now I am finishing up a small quilting project of placemats and mug rugs as a wedding gift. Just finished a bright quilt made from a jelly roll named 'Alien Invasion', Very cute.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 10:29:00 AM EDT
Tamsyn said...: The block is great. I live in Michigan and am working on a spring table runner.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 10:31:00 AM EDT
Lee Ann L. said...: I live in the San Antonio area of Texas. I currently am unpacking the sewing room which is taking forever and working on putting fabrics onto "bolts" to organize them. I do have a few WIP quilts I plan to start up again once the room is unpacked.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 10:31:00 AM EDT
Lucy quilts said...: I live in Colorado. I'm working on binding 4 quilts and 4 other quilts are in the piecing stage. Probably have another 3 ready for quilting. Love your block and the fabric!; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 10:39:00 AM EDT
Pat S. said...: Love the versilitity of your block! I live in NH and have just completed an appliqued top. Now on to the quilting process..... Congratulations on being included in the magazine and thanks sew much for this chance to win. :-D; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 10:41:00 AM EDT
Anonymous said...: I live in the country in Illinois and I am ready to quilt a baby quilt for my great nephew.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 10:44:00 AM EDT
claire said...: I live in Alabama and I'm string-piecing a top.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 10:49:00 AM EDT
Gena in Dallas said...: I am in Dallas, Texas and currently have a sampler quilt on the sewing table.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 11:02:00 AM EDT
Karen said...: I live in East Central Minnesota. I just finished a baby quilt. I have a donation quilt ready to quilt and bind and I'm considering making a tote for myself and wall hangings for my bathroom! I love the fabric in your block. Congratulations.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 11:07:00 AM EDT
Dana Gaffney said...: I live in Key Largo Florida and I'm working on a lap quilt right now. Thanks.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 11:12:00 AM EDT
Celeste said...: I live in Wausaukee, Wisconsin. I am working on a doll quilt and a "cheater cloth" baby quilt for my niece's foster child. Thank you for the opportunities to win!; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 11:15:00 AM EDT
Margaret said...: I live in Arkansas in the North East corner. I am working on a paper pieced project with Carol Doak on Craftsy. I love Craftsy and I am in your class also. Thanks for the chance to win; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 11:16:00 AM EDT
Victoria M. said...: I live in upstate New York, very near Lake Ontario. Right now I'm working on some small wall hangings using civil war reproduction fabrics.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 11:16:00 AM EDT
Lou said...: I live smack dab in the middle of Texas:) I am sewing blocks from teh Sew Kind of Wonderful blog. I did finish a 30's BOM yesterday so my projects are getting finished but teh to do pile is always bigger:) ha ha!!
Great block and love the fabric...the floating effect is awesome! So modern!; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 11:34:00 AM EDT
Terri said...: I live in sunny Arizona and I'm piecing a black and scrappy falling charms quilt for my adult son.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 11:44:00 AM EDT
Allison said...: Hi Anita, I LOVE the block!!!!! I'm here in the sunny bay area taking a class with my mom this weekend on machine quilting. Hope all is well!!!!!; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 11:47:00 AM EDT
Paula Grieb said...: I live in Washington State. I am making some patchwork curtains out of batik fabrics.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 11:50:00 AM EDT
JillB said...: I live outside of Cincinnati, OH. I am currently finishing an "old favorite"... bug jar quilt for my 4 yr old great nephew!; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 11:51:00 AM EDT
Karyn said...: I live in CT and I am working on a Round Robin Mystery quilt project and a "House" block swap, in addition to several online QAL's. Thank you for the chance! LOVE that fabric....and I have to say...your bird block is my absolute favorite...VERY COOL!; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 12:00:00 PM EDT
Diana said...: I live in Oklahoma & I'm working on a scrappy quilt. Thanks for the chance to win.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 12:02:00 PM EDT
Unknown said...: Grats on having your block in the magazine.

I am in SLC Utah and am currently working on Witches in Stitches "Boo-tique" and Texas Teardrops quilt.

syvisser@gmail(dot)com; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 12:05:00 PM EDT
Cloud 9 said...: I'm in Minnesota. Although it's still snowing (!!!) I made a garden apron. Along with a couple of tooth fairy pillows and some zipper pouches.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 12:12:00 PM EDT
Karen in Breezy Point said...: I live in MN and since our winter is never ending, I don't feel guilty about working on my sewing and quilting. Right now I am trying to finish up a carpenter's wheel quilt and I work on my English paper pieced hexagon's in the evening. I'm excited to get a copy of the magazine--I always love your blocks!; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 12:13:00 PM EDT
Patty said...: I live in Pennsylvania and have quilted for over 20 yrs, but have never tried the quadrangle block, I would love to win the pattern and book; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 12:14:00 PM EDT
Martina said...: I am from Switzerland and I am working on different ufo's and my snowmenquilt, which I hope to finish until it gets cold again,lol!; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 12:17:00 PM EDT
Jennifer said...: I live in Southern California and working on the Virtual Quilting Bee blocks. Glad to have found you through this tour. Love the one square of fabric idea! Thanks for the chance.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 12:18:00 PM EDT
Joan H. said...: I live in Madison, Wisconsin and I just finished a baby quilt. I have the pattern and fabric ready to start another baby quilt this weekend; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 12:21:00 PM EDT
Anonymous said...: I live in San Jose, ca and right now I am finishing a mini for my daughter office , thank you , martamanole@yahoo.com; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 12:23:00 PM EDT
Anonymous said...: I live in Kansas City, MO so the middle of the USA. I am currently working on 2 projects - one a lap quilt for charity and one a lap quilt using fabric which I and a young girl made by splattering acrylic paint on white. Cindy W. at cwienstroer@amuniversal.com; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 12:28:00 PM EDT
AnnieK said...: Hi Anita! I live in East Texas, and I'm currently working on a thank you quilt for a neighbor (who went way above and beyond helping us out recently), and I'm also doing the SewCanShe Crazy Quilt Block Sewalong. Looking forward to seeing Vol. 7, congrats on having your work included!; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 12:30:00 PM EDT
~Kris~ said...: I am quilting two tops for a pediatric ward at a nearby hospital. You are such a talented lady. Thanks for sharing with us.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 12:32:00 PM EDT
Barb Johnson said...: I live in western Pennsylvania. I'm currently working on a number of projects, because when I get tired of working on one, I can switch to another for awhile.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 12:48:00 PM EDT
alaskamarge said...: I live in southeastern Alaska and I have been paper piecing blocks from the Spring fling 2013 and loving it! I love your block and choice of fabrics.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 1:11:00 PM EDT
Barbe said...: i live in Surrey bc canada, i'm doing 3 bom and 3 pieced quilts, gotta keep busy,lol i have a craftsy account barbeprice; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 1:20:00 PM EDT
teachpany said...: I live in Tobyhanna, PA, and I'm actually working on 12 red satin bolero jackets for a ballet school's show. I can't wait to get back to quilting!; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 1:22:00 PM EDT
Sallie said...: Howdy from Texas! I'm working on a round robin quilt right now. Thanks for the giveaway!; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 1:23:00 PM EDT
Mary p said...: I love your block. I made Anita's Arrowhead, looked hard, but you made it so easy.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 1:34:00 PM EDT
Mary DeBrunner said...: Hello from Cincinnati,Oh. Enjoyed your visit to the Ohio Valley QuiltGuild recently. Working on a baby quilt for my great granddaughter, Fiona.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 1:36:00 PM EDT
Mary said...: Cute block for fussy cutting. I love the Floral fabric you want to send away. 24" is a nice piece to share. Thanks for submitting a great block to this issue! Hope I WIN! I'm playing with 2 baby girl quilts for the end of summer. I get 2 new grand-daughters then, sew excited!; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 1:37:00 PM EDT
Beth said...: I live in the Pacific Northwest and am celebrating the return of the sunshine. I am making picnic quilts, on a related note.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 2:00:00 PM EDT
Annie said...: I live in Michigan - about two hours north of where you will be this weekend. I'm currently working on a paper piecing project, Technicolor Snowflake, designed by Linda McGibbon.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 2:06:00 PM EDT
Mare said...: I live outside of Cardwell, MT at the foot of the Tobacco Root Mountains. Right now I have on my sewing table a couple pairs of the hubbies pants. He is rough on his left knee when he is working...lol.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 2:21:00 PM EDT
Gale said...: I live in the Southern California desert. I'm working on 3 mystery quilts, a couple of block of the months, and several charity quilts. I'm always busy and variety keeps me going. I love your block. I've been wanting to learn more about your methods.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 2:47:00 PM EDT
Cindi said...: I live in North Georgia and I have 3 baby quilts to do this summer. Or should I say had 3, one is done, another is ready to quilt and the 3rd is ready to start piecing.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 2:50:00 PM EDT
Unknown said...: I live in a little town very near the big city of Chicago! You recently came to speak at our guild NSQG. I am working on a flannel quilt with LOTS of pieces and points. I am anxious to be done and work on something a little easier. I love your techniques and have one of your classes downloaded from craftsy and waiting for me when I get done with this project,; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 2:50:00 PM EDT
Lisa said...: I live in Abbeville, Alabama. It is the most SE corner of Alabama and about 90 miles from Panama City Beach!! I'm sewing my first pillow cover with a hidden zipper, I have about 8 blocks due for online bees, and a flag for Boston!; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 2:57:00 PM EDT
Joanna said...: I love Quadrangle in the Liberty fabric. It is gorgeous, but I know about not cutting into fabric. Sometimes I just want to frame a beautiful piece, but then I wouldn't be able to touch it.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 3:10:00 PM EDT
PJB said...: I live in NH. I'm currently finishing an Hawaiian quilt as a queen bedspread. I have 20 18" appliqued squares and I'm now finishing the sashing.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 3:17:00 PM EDT
caroldcrisp said...: Hi, my husband and I are living near Stuttgart, GE while he works with the US military here. We've been here almost five years and it looks like Hawaii will be our next stop! I am working on 4 wallhangings, that are essentially the same, but with different borders. Getting ready to add some buttons and embroidery floss accents now. Thank you for the opportunity to win in the giveaway. Loving the Liberty fabric too.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 3:18:00 PM EDT
Nancy S. said...: I live in East Texas & I'm working on a string star quilt. Love your block. That has always been one of my favorites. Thanks for the chance to win some fabric, a copy of Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks, vol. 7 or a class at Craftsy.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 3:25:00 PM EDT
Marca said...: I live in northern Virginia. I've been doing some
English paper piecing and some appliquéd baskets. That Liberty fabric is gorgeous! Thanks for a chance to win.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 3:37:00 PM EDT
Hanke said...: I live in the Netherlands, in a small Village:Berkel en Rodenrijs. I am working on different things. A mystery of applique, a grandmothers flowergarden and some small purses. Thanks for the chance.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 3:38:00 PM EDT
Ally said...: Live in Central Missouri. Working on Lazy Sunday mystery quilt by Bonnie Hunter featured in the Quiltmaker magazine. Thanks for the chance to win. Love your block; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 3:41:00 PM EDT
Sherry said...: Hi, my name is Sherry Walker and I live in Nederland, Tx. I am working in a Bonnie Hunter quilt now. I took your class in Houston this past year. Loved it!!!; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 3:46:00 PM EDT
Elizabeth said...: I live near Chicago and am working on the Craftsy 2012 Block of the Month (sporadically). I really like the concept of the reversible hexagons.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 3:58:00 PM EDT
Nancy said...: I live in Michigan (wish I had known about the Lansing show this weekend). I am working on sewing scraps together to make large blocks and the fusible interfacing would be a great use in this.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 4:04:00 PM EDT
Anonymous said...: I live in PA and I am currently working on table runners for my daughters and DIL for Christmas.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 4:05:00 PM EDT
Pat V. said...: I live in sunny (for once!) Snohomish, WA, north of Seattle. I am just starting a quilt that is a wedding gift for my niece.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 4:12:00 PM EDT
Anonymous said...: I live in South Florida. No sewing going on currently, but have some things planned in my head.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 4:13:00 PM EDT
Anonymous said...: No sewing going on currently, but I have some things planned in my head. Thank you for the giveaway.
cherietwilliams@hotmail.com; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 4:14:00 PM EDT
Donna said...: I live in Saskatchewan, Canada, and I can't sew until I get my hand out of a cast. Then I must finish some quilts so I can start on some modern quilts.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 4:22:00 PM EDT
Unknown said...: I live in a dessert agricultural valley in the southeast of California, and I am working on a paper foundation piecing quilt by the name of Scrap Attack.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 4:22:00 PM EDT
NewSooz said...: I live in North Carolina and am currently working on a quilt for a little girl and a smaller matching quilt for her doll.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 4:35:00 PM EDT
Deborah said...: I am currently working on a farmers wife quilt made with the etchings line by three sisters moda. I live in beautiful Burlington, Ontario, Canada.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 4:54:00 PM EDT
Brenda said...: What a wonderful block! I love the fabrics and the setting of the quilt. Wow!
hulseybg at gmail dot com; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 4:54:00 PM EDT
Susan L. said...: I live in CT, and have been working on a lot of BOMs lately.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 5:05:00 PM EDT
Unknown said...: My project right now is a Log Cabin for my son & daughter-in-law.

Just retired so many more to follow.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 5:14:00 PM EDT
bairdmtn said...: East Tennessee is my home and I love being right here!! Wouldn't even consider living anywhere else!! I am right now making an owl quilt for my granddaughter's high school graduations!! Shhhhh....don't tell!!; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 5:15:00 PM EDT
Debbie said...: I live in St Paul, MN and I'm working on a hexagon coin purse. Thanks!; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 5:16:00 PM EDT
BizyStitches said...: I live in Central Kansas. I love how you teach I've seen you on tv long time ago. I'm about ready to put a binding on a lap quilt for our breezeway. Thanks for the fun.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 5:19:00 PM EDT
Unknown said...: I live at the beach in Carpinteria, CA. I'm working on several quilts at this time. Xmas tree wall ganging, fall leaf pattern.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 5:21:00 PM EDT
Madeline said...: I live in southern VA, and am currently finishing up a scrappy stars quilt inspired by Bonnie Hunter. I LOVE that block and really wouldnt have appreciated how beautiful the quilt would turn out without your photo. Now I would like to try that!
I'd really like to take your class, too!; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 5:35:00 PM EDT
Unknown said...: I live in Ellinwood, KS, right in the middle of Kansas. I'm currently piecing together blocks from a mystery quilt out guild recently did.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 5:38:00 PM EDT
KathySue said...: I live in southern New Jersey, have only been quilting for a few months and am currently working on a nine-patch variation for a baby and a "Down the Shore" quilt for a friend and co-worker who is retiring 1 July and recently purchased a home in Cape May.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 5:40:00 PM EDT
Karrie said...: I'm working on some baby quilts and some WIPs. I'm from Belleville, MI and that is between Ann Arbor and Detroit, but closer to Ann Arbor ;) That fabric is so beautiful! Why is it painful to use, when we buy it just for that?>; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 5:48:00 PM EDT
Donna's Quilts 4U2C said...: I live in NW Arkansas and would love to make your Quadrangle block. It is really a great block and I love the floating look it has with the wide sashing. Will be trying this block with some of my own batiks.....love the pattern; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 5:49:00 PM EDT
47lilpolock said...: Your block is so simple but makes up into a great quilt. We need simple once in a while. Thanks.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 6:02:00 PM EDT
Peggy said...: I live in a farming community outside Sacramento, California. I'm working on Bonnie Hunter's Scrappy Trip Around The World and also sewing hexes just for the fun of it.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 6:36:00 PM EDT
Marcia W. said...: From farm in rural Trenton, FL
Your block is wonderful with the floating appearance and sashing. Thanks for the giveaway.
I'm playing with simple quilt now, though that takes time too. Sewing strips of crumbs together to make a small strip quilt so can use in a sandwich to practice machine quilting. Normally I hand quilt so this will be very new technique for me.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 6:39:00 PM EDT
Vicki H said...: I live near Wichita, Kansas. I don't have a project in work at the moment, I'm busy in the gardens.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 6:49:00 PM EDT
hueisei said...: I'm from Malaysia. I working on a quilt for my sister.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 6:51:00 PM EDT
Janet H. said...: I live in Northern Ohio. I am working on a quilt I started at the Quilting and Sewing Expo in March. Congratulations on being included in this inspirational issue of Quiltmaker. Yours is a block I would be likely to actually make and not just admire from afar. :); Friday, May 3, 2013 at 7:10:00 PM EDT
Becky said...: I'm in a suburb north of Atlanta. I just finished sewing the binding on a baby quilt for our guild service project. I'm machine quilting another baby quilt and hope to finish it tomorrow. Thanks for the great giveaways!; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 7:11:00 PM EDT
Thim3 said...: I live in Central Texas and I am working right now on a Sister's Choice quilt pattern. I love your block..very pretty.
thim3@hotmail.com; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 7:11:00 PM EDT
BillieBee (billiemick) said...: I live in Central Texas. I'm currently working on Remembering Annabelle Wall Quilt.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 7:15:00 PM EDT
Kathy L said...: I live in AS Missouri. I'm working on a wall hanging for my kitchen. Thanks for the chance to win.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 7:35:00 PM EDT
Kathy H said...: I live in Pennsylvania and am working on some baby quilts for family members right now.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 7:39:00 PM EDT
Robin T said...: I live in sunny Southern California. I have a personal challenge to finish 3 of my UFO's by September. I'm also working on an appliqué wall hanging.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 7:51:00 PM EDT
Jennifer McCulty said...: I live in Wild Wonderful West Virginia and started today an applique quilt using a Susan Powell quit pattern, "Celestial Dream". It will keep me busy for a while, but will be fun to make. Looking forward to seeing you in Naples, FL next January when you visit the Naples Quilters Guild to share your quilt-making methods.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 8:01:00 PM EDT
travlr99 said...: I am from Ohio, currently working in Connecticut, and am working on a scrappy mystery quilt by Bonnie Hunter. I love that beautiful fabric you cut - I could easily see that as the whole quilt. Thanks for the chance to win!; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 8:21:00 PM EDT
dquilterguy said...: I live in Michigan and am currently working on a Split Tri-Recs Star wall hanging. I just love the quadrangle block you created and can see using my many Batik fabrics to make this block into a quilt like you have pictured. Thanks and Congratulations.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 8:30:00 PM EDT
Christi quilter said...: Sorting scraps, I take the larger ones Over 1 1/2 inches) and give everything else to my friend who wull use smaller scraps than that.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 8:34:00 PM EDT
MissPat said...: I live in western NY and I'm working on 2 baby quilts. I love your block and the Liberty floral fabric is wonderful. I have a large collection of florals and I sometimes hate to cut into them, but you're right, what are they for anyway.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 8:37:00 PM EDT
scrappy101 said...: Live in Michigan, have 3 of your books, love the quick cutting techniques. Working on UFO, granny block square, Easy Street, and a box full of Italian blocks.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 8:39:00 PM EDT
kwkaiser2 said...: I live in the Eifel region of Germany, near the borders of Luxembourg & Belgium. I'm working on a Hexie quilt with1/2" sides. I don't think it's going to be a big quilt. My German friends think I'm crazy, but we all enjoy cutting up fabric into pieces, only to sew it back together. I have some Liberty fabric & it is very hard to cut up.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 8:58:00 PM EDT
Unknown said...: I live in Virginia and am working on a scrappy quilt with 3 friends. It is my very first quilt. I already want to make so many more; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 8:59:00 PM EDT
Kay Ahr said...: I live in Indianapolis, Indiana USA. Right now I'm working on block-of-the-month blocks for the guild meetings I go to each month. In one group I use the blocks to make preemie quilts. Must make three Indiana Puzzle blocks this weekend.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 9:01:00 PM EDT
Unknown said...: I live in MA. I'm working on a larger quilt and some English paper piecing small items.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 9:09:00 PM EDT
Quiltpecan/Angela said...: I live in Kentucky. A little town right on the Ohio River. I am currently working on a Schnibbles pattern and just finished four baby quilts! :-). Three babies being welcomed into our family this year and an extra quilt... Just in case! :-) thanks for giveaway!; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 9:11:00 PM EDT
Lavonna ZWB said...: Love the variety of fabrics you used in the block. I'm in Portland, OR. Current project: Crazy quilted hearts quilt with pink to purple variegated sashing and crazy quilted borders, and a quilt for my step-son that has birds all over it and H blocks (his name is Heron, nickname is Birdman).; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 9:20:00 PM EDT
WoolenSails said...: I live in Rhode Island and I love the way you cut the bird fabric for your block, that is a nice idea.

Debbie; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 9:26:00 PM EDT
Lynda said...: Love your use of colors. I'm in South Carolina but have live in Colorado, beautiful place and still miss it sometimes. I'm new to quilting and currently I'm trying my hand at half square triangles.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 9:26:00 PM EDT
Maureen said...: Thanks so much for a chance at the give-away. I live in Ontario, Canada & am working on too many things to mention! I really need to whittle down my WIP pile!
mgw070 at shaw dot ca; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 9:35:00 PM EDT
wendy said...: I live in Michigan and am finishing up a wedding quilt for my son and fiance. Then on to baby quilt for new grand baby due in June.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 9:36:00 PM EDT
Back Porch Extras said...: Congratulations on having your block in Vol 7. I love the brightly flowered fabric you used and like you hate to cut into them but seeing yours I am hoping will give me the courage to cut mine!; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 9:44:00 PM EDT
CindyB said...: I live in the Delta of Arkansas. I am working on a nine patch king size quilt, a 30's reproduction quilt, and a paper piecing star quilt.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 9:45:00 PM EDT
Deb said...: I live in the Shenandoah Valley of VA and I'm working on my local quilt shop's Saturday Sampler.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 9:46:00 PM EDT
Unknown said...: I am from New Hampshire and am working on a wall hanging for our living room.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 9:47:00 PM EDT
LeeAnn said...: I live in rural Nebraska and I am working on the Pony Express quilt.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 9:50:00 PM EDT
Steph said...: Another wonderful block. I can see I'm going to be very busy once the magazine is out.
I LOVE your quilt - blocks with different fabrics and the unifying sashing (love that fabric, too!); Friday, May 3, 2013 at 9:52:00 PM EDT
SewLindaAnn said...: Liberty Print.. wow! I live in Roswell, Georgia. I'm originally from New York though. This weekend I'm continuing to work on painting on fabric and sewing up some pouches.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 9:58:00 PM EDT
barbara woods said...: i live in n.west ga. and i am making us a quilt. thanks; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 10:14:00 PM EDT
ritainalaska said...: i live in beautiful downtown seward, alaska ... i'm appliquing the texas teardrop qal by vicki at quilting lodge. you've a great block, fresh and unique; it looks good in the 100 block #7!; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 10:18:00 PM EDT
Carol B said...: Love love your block. Can't wait to get a copy of the magazine so I can make your block!! Congrats on being in Volume 7 of QM 100 Blocks magazine. All of the previous issues have been so inspiring to me. Thanks for a chance to win a copy.

I live in Washington State and am working on a row quilt for a friend.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 10:26:00 PM EDT
Lyn said...: I live in San Antonio, Texas. With warm weather coming, I just finished making some quick quilted coasters. If I win your fabric I will definitely make your block with it!; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 10:27:00 PM EDT
Unknown said...: I LOVE your block and the Liberty fabric is to die for!! Thanks for the chance to win.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 10:38:00 PM EDT
LJ said...: I think I started having heart palpitations when I saw the words "cut" and "Liberty" together. That fabric is gorgeous as is your block. Squares - aren't you just tooo creative! :); Friday, May 3, 2013 at 10:48:00 PM EDT
kbo said...: I live in Northern California Redding, Ca to be exact. I'm currently putting quilting aside and making coin purses as thank you gifts.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 10:50:00 PM EDT
Michele said...: I live in Missouri. 8'm working on hexagon ISpy quilts for my grandchildren; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 10:54:00 PM EDT
Cathryn said...: Love the block with the "wild" print! Bright and sassy! Currently I'm working on a bunch of small table top quilts that hang on a small stand. I have 5 in progress right now in various stages. Hope to have them finished by the end of May.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 10:55:00 PM EDT
Anonymous said...: I live in Georgetown, Idaho & I'm working on a quilt for my bed using a 12 block sampler pattern by Lynette Jensen (Thimbleberries). I love your block & congrats for having it appear in the magazine! And thank you for the opportunity to win.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 11:03:00 PM EDT
VickiT said...: Great looking block Anita. I'm in Northern IL. Right now I'm working on some summer clothes for my Granddaughter and just got an idea today of something to machine embroider for my MIL for Mother's Day which will end up being a small quilted wall hanging. I'm not sure I'll have the time to get that done and shipped off to her but we'll see.

You have really outdone yourself with the giveaways. Wow. I have to say I have had your Craftsy clsas on my wish list for awhile now. It looks like a great class.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 11:11:00 PM EDT
Unknown said...: Love the fabric AND your block.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 11:13:00 PM EDT
Sally H. said...: I live on the west side of beautiful Washington State. I am working on several quilts to give away to cancer patients.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 11:18:00 PM EDT
Linda R said...: I live in New Liberty, Iowa and love your block.; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 11:36:00 PM EDT
Carla G said...: I live in Central British Columbia, Canada. And I'm working on sewing summer shorts & shirts for my kids. What a great block! :); Friday, May 3, 2013 at 11:46:00 PM EDT
Brenda J. said...: Hi Anita, I live in Indiana and lately I have been working on lots of flying geese to swap with new friends made at quilt camp. Loved your nifty block and all of its scrappy possibilities! Congrats on being published and thanks very much for the chance to win!; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 11:52:00 PM EDT
prairiekat said...: Of course, I like in cool Colorado, east of Denver where Craftsy does all their great work. I just finished an original twister design and now I am trying "modern quilts" with a quilted pillow to match a quilt I made for my daughter and her DH. I can always make a block between things!; Friday, May 3, 2013 at 11:54:00 PM EDT
Unknown said...: I am in E Tn. I binding a quilt for my granddaughter's 5th birthday.; Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 12:02:00 AM EDT
jrt14 said...: I am in Northern New York and right now I am hand sewing a quilt for my father. I should have it done in about a month. Thank you for a chance to win.; Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 12:07:00 AM EDT
Jodi - usairdoll said...: Great block! Congratulations on having your block included in this year's issue. I'm living in Northern California and I'm working on several projects, one of which is embroidery and piecing called Leanne's House.

Thank you for a super giveaway and a chance to win.

usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com; Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 12:11:00 AM EDT
Ellen said...: I live in Texas and am sewing baby quilts for the new little ones in the family.; Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 12:11:00 AM EDT
Anonymous said...: I live in northern Minnesota and since the snow is still melting I have a few different projects going. I am doing some paper piecing and my priority is to finish (start) machine quilting a modern lap quilt I am working on. ll_gee at hotmail; Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 12:21:00 AM EDT
Anonymous said...: I live in Surrey, BC and right now I'm working on a scrap quilt to donate to Quilts of Valor. The quilt is a county-look split nine-patech.
Thanks, Linda
wlinda_ca@yahoo.com; Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 12:45:00 AM EDT
Judy1522 said...: I live in Oregon and I am working on a quilt for my husband.; Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 1:02:00 AM EDT
Walter said...: I live in Leaburg OR and I'm making a quilt for my granddaughter's new college apt.; Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 1:21:00 AM EDT
SandyMay said...: I live in So. California and am working on a baby quilt for a charity project. Also getting a head start on small Xmas gifts for friends. swalker287 (at) aol (dot) com.; Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 1:30:00 AM EDT
DeAnna Julie Dodson said...: I live in North Texas, and I'm making a quilt for my sister's mother-in-law who's recovering from surgery.; Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 1:48:00 AM EDT
Unknown said...: My home is Olympia, WA and I'm working on a set of framed black and white blocks to hang in my newly redecorated bathroom, and, in my mind I'm planning another baby quilt - for grandchild #17 due in Nov.!; Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 1:49:00 AM EDT
Tami C said...: I like in Aurora, CO and I'm working on Miss Rosie's Toulouse and on Bonnie Hunter's Sister's Choice. I like your Quadrangle block. Thanks for the chance to win!; Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 2:21:00 AM EDT
Lisa E said...: I live in northern California, near Stanford University. I'm working on a quilt consisting of embroidered squares.; Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 3:05:00 AM EDT
witje said...: i live in Holland. I'm working on a quilt for my bed.
thanks; Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 3:33:00 AM EDT
lindav said...: I'm in Ontario and truthfully, I am working on a costume for my daughter - it has a deadline and is at the top of the heap!; Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 6:55:00 AM EDT
hjs said...: I live in SE TN; I'm working on FMQing two twin Christmas quilts mostly but hop back and forth to work on a sampler scrappy quilt.; Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 7:54:00 AM EDT
Missie of Traditional Primitives said...: What a pretty block! Thanks for the chance to win!; Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 8:25:00 AM EDT
tealeafquilts said...: I live in Florida and I'm working on many things but trying to finish the binding on a quilt.; Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 9:24:00 AM EDT
Donna said...: I live in McCormick, SC and am assembling a Bonnie Hunter Mystery quilt, Easy Street.
Am looking forward to your class on pineapples at NCQS.; Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 9:29:00 AM EDT
Anonymous said...: I'm in Colorado.
Currently I'm working on 2 baby quilts, one with pesky triangles, so I enrolled in your Craftsy class and am currently browsing the lessons looking for your "bias tip". Thanks for the chance to win this gorgeous piece of fabric along with the magazine.

Leslie
propane777 at hotmail dot com; Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 10:07:00 AM EDT
Jodi said...: I live in Fargo, North Dakota, current temp is 41 degrees. At least it is not snowing. I am working on the Hexagon Garden quilt for my moms birthday.; Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 10:24:00 AM EDT
CindyT said...: I live in central Nebraska and I am currently working on a quilt for my granddaughters wedding this summer.; Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 10:48:00 AM EDT
Rhonda D. said...: Love your block! I live in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. I have three projects in the works right now:
just finished a wedding quilt for a
family member, working on a 5/8 in
hexi project, and an on-going quilt for my king size bed. Thanks for the chance to win!

wigglypup2(at)yahoo(dot)com; Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 11:32:00 AM EDT
Anonymous said...: Hello, Your block is beautiful, love it. I live in Michigan and right now I am not working on anything. I am new to quilting and have just been looking at all the lovely quilts you ladies make to give me inspiration. Thanks for a chance at the giveaway.
smjohns63 at yahoo dot com; Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 12:17:00 PM EDT
Mary Arline Smith said...: "Congratulations!" I live in Coralville Iowa in eastern Iowa. We
are in the section of the country
where the weather can't to decide
wether to rain, sleet, or snow! I
am working on a pillow top quilt prototype for my oldest grandson to
preview before making the larger quilt and a table runner for my
sister. "Thank you for the opportunity to win!"; Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 12:26:00 PM EDT
Anonymous said...: Hi Anita, long time fan of your style of quilting. Would like to have a little of your flair for the dramatic .. so will keep watching and hope some will rub off. Current project is drawstring pointe-shoe bag in white handkerchief linen for a dancer niece with delicate embroidered outline design of shoes and roses on the front. The interior of the design is lightly coloured with fabric pencils(looks effective on the linen) The bag has a tiny hexagon pieced and quilted base in pale pink, white linen and green with a pistachio green fine silk piping and the drawstring is in a pale apricot silk tie which has a fabric and silk rose bud stitched over each end. Our neck of the woods in Australia is just beginning to experience relief after a very long hot summer, a very welcome change.. the garden looks relieved too:) grace(at)amnet(dot)net(dot)au; Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 3:30:00 PM EDT
Mary said...: Your work always fascinates me. You are so darned clever.
I live in central Missouri and am currently pressing, cutting battings, and hunting down backings and such for several items including potholders, a table runner, a wallhanging and two lap-size quilts, so I can layer them and get to machine quilting them. It's finish-up time for several projects!; Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 4:31:00 PM EDT
Kathy said...: All I can say is WOW! Love your block and the way it floats! I live in Washington state and currently have about 7 projects in various stages of completion. I keep saying 'no more' but then see something else that draws me!; Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 6:14:00 PM EDT
Vivian said...: Love your block, congrats. I live in NC and am working on my forest galorest BOM, an applique quilt.; Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 7:02:00 PM EDT
Unknown said...: I live in Australia and am currently putting together 80 small basket blocks.; Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 7:56:00 PM EDT