I used Cold Spring Dreams in the yellow and violet color combination to create my block named Watch Your Step, number 884:
Here it is in pink and blue.
One of the fun things about this block is that by rotating it in various directions you can achieve different quilt patterns. Here is an example of one way the blocks could be arranged to form a quilt.
Quiltmaker is running the blog tour on their Quilty Pleasures Blog starting today, April 28th through May 2nd. Throughout the week they will be featuring designers and having daily giveaways including two fat quarter bundles of Cold Spring Dreams.
Quiltmaker is running the blog tour on their Quilty Pleasures Blog starting today, April 28th through May 2nd. Throughout the week they will be featuring designers and having daily giveaways including two fat quarter bundles of Cold Spring Dreams.
Now for the exciting news: Quiltmaker has generously donated one copy of Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks for me to give away. Just leave a comment here, on my blog and at the end of the week, I will randomly select a winner.
Good luck, and enjoy the rest of the tour.
Mary
Very nice block--just realized it could easily be adapted to a placemat. So many blocks--so many ideas.
ReplyDeleteWow, what a great block! Great possibilities with fussy cutting.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful block - love the fussy cutting - makes it amazing
ReplyDeleteThat is such a great name for a striking block!
ReplyDeleteLots of possibilities with this stunning block - love the ways it changes with different fabrics & just by rotating pieces... What a keeper..
ReplyDeleteCongradulations on such a fun design.
MaryLou
Fun4Me1249@aol.com
Neat block design. One I'm sure I'll use!
ReplyDeleteThis one looks challenging I think I ll try it as a potholder first before i try a larger version.
ReplyDeleteI like your unusual block. The idea to feature special design elements of the fabric is compelling. I have always liked "fussy cut" designs. This looks like a modern take on a medallion style.
ReplyDeletereally pretty block with lots of potential
ReplyDeleteVery versatile block - love the colors you chose.
ReplyDeleteSo cool! This is my 1st blog hop and I'm having a blast. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
ReplyDeleteLove the block! And thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteGreat block. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
ReplyDeleteFun block - I love stripes - always looking for great color combos in stripes. I also love how blocks make new patterns when several are put together. Can you tell quilting is fun, but also fascinating to me!
ReplyDeleteLove this. So creative. You can do so many things with it.
ReplyDeletelovely, contemporary block!
ReplyDeleteI really like the contrast in color...I like how the blocks fit together
ReplyDeleteFun block. I like the stripes.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great block to showcase different fabric styles. How facinating!!
ReplyDeleteLove the way you put the flour blocks together into a small quilt. I love the interplay of the design.
ReplyDeleteThis is a very unique design; I bet it would also be lovely laid out in a mirror-image pattern...sort of an 'upstairs/downstairs' fashion.
ReplyDeletelove the colours you have chosen and your creative design.
ReplyDeleteWhat a very gorgeous block.
ReplyDeleteVersatility is always a plus with a quilt block....very nice!
ReplyDeleteI like your steps. It's a great way to use fussy cuts too.
ReplyDeleteGood morning from my couch with coffee in hand, enjoying day one of the tour!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love the color combos and the block looks very easy to make. Beautiful. Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteDebi Horne
debihorne54@yahoo.com
Wow! Just Wow! Absolutely stunning when blocks are put together.
ReplyDeleteOh, my gosh! That is beautiful!
ReplyDeletei love this quilt block! wold love to make a charity quilt with the same fabric you used on the second block.but with an income of less than four hundred dollars monthly i simply cannot afford fabric. babscorbitt@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteGreat block
ReplyDeleteOh, wow - absolutelty love the block you designed!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful and interesting block. Congrats on being chosen for the magazine. Thanks for a wonderful giveaway.
ReplyDeleteCongratulation to be in Quiltmakers 100 Blocks Vol. 9
ReplyDeleteGabi
Very pretty in pinks!! Love the interesting block!!
ReplyDeleteOhhhh, VERY cool block!
ReplyDeleteGreat block!! Thank you for sharing..
ReplyDeleteoh love the fussy cut possibilities with this!
ReplyDeletethanks for showing your block in different colorways. I don't know which I like better! am leaning toward the pink, because pink has always been my favorite color, but the purple is really stunning!
ReplyDeleteVery interesting block concept. Will have to check it out further. Keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteLovely block!
ReplyDeleteA unique block, two stairs in one block. I love the purple and yellow. When its all put together, it has a log cabin feel to it.
ReplyDeleteLike the block,always fun with secondary designs showing up as the quilt builds. Don't we all have special fabric to fussy cut? Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteLovely block and I can see many possibilities . Thanks for the chance ,
ReplyDeleteI love your block and the many variations and possibilities with it. Thanks for sharing it!
ReplyDeleteNeat little block that uses basic techniques! It is a good teaching block.
ReplyDeleteWow. Such a diverse block.
ReplyDeleteI love that QM does these 100 Blocks. I get to 'meet' lots of new designers on the Blog tour! Hope to WIN a Copy!
ReplyDeleteYour block really appeals to me because of all the pieces and with that strong diagonal it would be brilliant in lots of different layouts. Love it!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!! Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful block!
ReplyDeleteI love your block! Depending on the fabrics chosen it could be used in just about any setting. A few very large blocks scattered across a background would also be nice. Or going very small and scrappy it could be a nice border.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the opportunity! notwendy gmail
Wow! What a stunning use of colors for your block! Love it!
ReplyDeleteLOVE your block!!!! What a clever way of using fabric.
ReplyDeleteI love rotating the blocks to get a different look.
ReplyDeleteYour block is gorgeous. Hope I win
ReplyDeleteVery nice block. I can see using fussy cut fabrics for it.
ReplyDeleteGreat block! I love that you can get different looks just by rotating the block. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteThis block would be perfect for fabrics that you want to "showcase". Great design. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
ReplyDeleteOh, I really like your block. Something simple to construct that I have not seen before. This is one I will have to try. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteCongratulation to be printed in Quiltmakers.
ReplyDelete24Tangent@gmail.com
Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy of the magazine.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your cool block & thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteCool block, Mary. Very unique.
ReplyDeleteLove how they come together and make a secondary design! Very cool! Congrats on being in the 100!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty block! I am always amazed at the creativity I see in this publication.
ReplyDeleteGreat block!!!
ReplyDeleteI love your Watch Your Step block! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteWhat a colorful block. Thank you so much for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteI love the effect of your block when it is combined and rotated. Also, very pretty fabrics! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on a great block!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun block! Thank you for the opportunity to win your giveaway.
ReplyDeleteWarm hugs,
Ruthie
I love the yellow / violet combinations - so bright and cheery!
ReplyDeleteVery modern looking! Fun block! Thank you for the opportunity to win your giveaway!
ReplyDeleteYour fabric looks beautiful in your block design. Looks great.
ReplyDeleteLove your floral prints so traditional-sometimes it is really hard to find a great print to start the creative juices but yours fits my need!
ReplyDeleteWhat a unique block! I love it!
ReplyDeleteAn unusual block, but with loads of potential. Congratulations on getting it in Quiltmaker's 100 blocks.
ReplyDeleteYour block is great! I love how the fabric enhances the block and the pattern. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWonderful block! Congratulations on having it in Volume 9!
ReplyDeleteLove the pink and blue version! Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great looking block. I love the purple and gold. Great job.
ReplyDeleteLove the purples. What a lovely design. Congrats on making it into the publication and thank you for hosting the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteLove your quilt block and the design it creates when putting four of them together.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteGreat design. Congratulations on being in the magazine.
ReplyDeleteReally different design. Can't wait to see how it would look in other configurations.
ReplyDeleteThis is going to be a fun tour. Thanks for putting my name in the drawing. Interesting block for sure.
ReplyDeleteVery cool how rotating your blocks gives such different looks.
ReplyDeleteA great block for strip piecing.
ReplyDeleteI like it! Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and new idea for a quilt block and I like how you change the look by rotating it.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
This block has so many possibilities. It is great.
ReplyDeleteLove the block you have design.
ReplyDeleteI like your block. Looks like something I can do! =) Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteUnique layout and secondary pattern it creates! Love it. Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful block! It's stunning!
ReplyDeletewatch your step block makes a fascinating rotated block quilt pattern! looking forward to the new issue coming out with your pattern in it!
ReplyDeleteLove the name of your block! Love the design also. This is my first blog tour and I am having a great time with this.
ReplyDeleteFun block--love seeing how you can put it together into a quilt!
ReplyDeleteBreathtaking! This is beautiful in either colorway. This is so striking.
ReplyDeleteLove both block colorways. Thanks for the giveaway!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun block!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun way to showcase a special design in a fabric. I can see this block done in so many different ways!
ReplyDeleteSandy A
Congratulations on your block being chosen for the book. I like the possibilities.
ReplyDeleteWonderful block and gorgeous fabrics!
ReplyDeleteFun block--looks like there are a lot of possibilities using it!
ReplyDeleteI love you block and l like the different layouts
ReplyDeleteThank you for the chance to win.
thim3@hotmail.com
What a unique block. I am assuming those are striped fabrics, but it would be fun to make striped fabric for it, too.
ReplyDeleteVery nice.
ReplyDeleteLove your floral fabrics.
ReplyDeletePretty colors and combinations. Love the magazine.
ReplyDeleteexcellant
ReplyDeleteBeautiful block!!
ReplyDeleteI love your colors, blue is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteLove your block and love love love your fabrics... So pretty!
ReplyDeleteLove the block - and the fabric too!
ReplyDeleteReally like your block and the fabrics! Thanks for the chance to win a copy of Vol.9.
ReplyDeleteAn excellent block Mary. I love the fabric you used & the variations shown. Thanks for a chance at the give-away!
ReplyDeleteMaureen
mgw070 at shaw dot ca
I found it quite interesting that you fussy cut to design this block and I like that you chose to show it in 2 colorways also. Great job!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed seeing your block in two colors. Very nice.
ReplyDeleteLove the way the block seems to change depending on the color choices.
ReplyDeleteGreat secondary pattern.
ReplyDeleteI love your block... great pattern. I particularly like the fussy cut portion. All kinds of possibilities emerge!
ReplyDeletewow, wonderful designs emerge when you put the blocks together!
ReplyDeleteLove your block! I need to make this. Soon. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteThat is one very cool block! thanks for showing the quilt variation!
ReplyDeletelove your block and fabric
ReplyDeleteI may have to make this quilt block into a quilt for me. I do love it put together in a 4 sq.block.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this block and the possibilities! Thanks
ReplyDeleteI like how you can turn the blocks for great designs!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win the new issue coming out,
ReplyDeleteLove your block - very different. Thanks for the Giveaway chance.
ReplyDeleteLove your block - perfect for all my ombre fabrics I have been collecting!!!
ReplyDeleteI like the way the flower fabrics have been sort of fussy cut to show off the patterns. They could make a lovely table runner.
ReplyDeleteI love the unique shape of your block! Congrats on being included in the issue!
ReplyDeletePretty fabrics and I love the way you placed the blocks for the quilt!
ReplyDeleteI love geometric blocks that can go together in different ways in such different patterns!
ReplyDeletetalk about fussy cutting! love the yellow and purple combo with the lovely tiles that remind me of my student trip to Mexico in college. Not quite a log cabin but really versatile and fun!
ReplyDeletereillyr2(at)hotmail(dot)com
I love your color palette! So vibrant!
ReplyDeletevery interesting! Love the variety. thanks for the chance...
ReplyDeletebeautiful fabrics! i like the layout a lot too.
ReplyDeletethank you for the chance to win a magazine
sara
Thanks for chance to win! I would like to play with your step up block I will be looking for it in Vol 9!
ReplyDeleteGreat Block!
ReplyDeleteMy first two quilts for my daughters we log cabins. They each created their own design. This block could have been another choice.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice block you have created. I'd love to win a copy of Vol. 9. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great block! I adore the pink version.
ReplyDeleteYour block looks fun to make and I love the bright colors you used.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your block and thanks for the chance to win a copy!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on being included in this issue. Your block has a lot of possibilities--I think fabric choice would really change its personality.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your publish, again! There is a wealth of possibilities with your block. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteLove the purples in your block! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance! Nice block.
ReplyDeleteLoved the block
ReplyDeleteThank you!
ReplyDeleteCreative ways to make an awesome quilt using your block.
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to see suggested setting information included with your lovely block. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThat is hard to believe that it is the same block, just turned differently!! How inspiring!!
ReplyDeleteVery unusual block! I like it!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous blockl. Thanks so much for sharing
ReplyDeleteReally love your block and thankful you are so creative! You inspire the rest of us. Congrats on being published in 100 Blocks, Vol 9 and thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat block! I love the resulting pattern when several are put together!
ReplyDeletesuch a neat block. I really love the pink and blue fabrics. congrats on your block being in the magazine.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cool block. I never would have thought such a simple design would produce such dramatic effect! Thanks for opening my eyes!
ReplyDeleteGreat block - so versatile!
ReplyDeleteYou block looks beautiful! Great idea!
ReplyDeleteWhat a truly fun block. I love the versatility.
ReplyDeleteLove your block. Can't wait to get a copy of the magazine.
ReplyDeleteLovely block, and seeing the different layouts just really made it so much better.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous blocks....they change so much with different colors.
ReplyDeleteI love your colorways, your fabrics and your block. Such pretty fabrics. Congrats your getting your block published.
ReplyDeleteLook at those gorgeous fabrics, so stunning in your block. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteFun block! Can see it as an I-Spy quilt.
ReplyDeleteThis block is awesome!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful block. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blocks and color combinations.
ReplyDeleteThanks.
I love what happens when you use the 4 rotated blocks together!
ReplyDeleteI love your block! I would have never guest that was the way it was going to be used. It is so fun to play with blocks. This will have to be on my to do list!
ReplyDeleteI love your block. The step design is really neat and I like the way your sample make a new pattern using your blocks. Thank you for a chance to win.
ReplyDeleteNice block! Lots of fussy cutting in that quilt. Congrats on being featured.
ReplyDeleteI'm not familiar with the fabrics, but it's a beautiful block.
ReplyDeleteLove the contrast between the large prints, the solids, and the medallions.
ReplyDeleteWow, love the block, and really love the fabric. Did you design it?
ReplyDeleteI love the fabric and your quilt block. Thank you for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteblock draws your eye in so many ways!
ReplyDeleteI've Cold Spring Dreams in a quilt for my granddaughter and I absolutely love it. Your blocks make me love it even more!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blocks and they work up into a quilt so well!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful way to put in some florals or novelty fabrics! Love it!
ReplyDeleteVery cute. It is nice to see a different block. Seems like a lot of blocks are all the same. But not yours.
ReplyDeleteVery versatile block. I love the idea of rotating it.Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteThe block is wonderful - and the rotation idea is stupendous!
ReplyDeleteCute, pretty original block, congrats!!!!
ReplyDeleteNice design!! Thanks for showing the placement for a creative effect!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on having your pretty block in the mag!
ReplyDeleteNice block!
ReplyDeleteI love your block! Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteInteresting block; love the fussy cut in the block.
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