Kelli and I are so honored. Â We have a block that is being featured in Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks Magazine Volume #8. Â We were in the Volume #7 and had lots of fun with that so when the chance came to submit a block for Volume #8 we jumped right in.
Have you seen the magazine before? Â It’s a fun conglomeration of blocks that are appliqued, pieced and even paper pieced with direction to make the block. Â Each of the blocks is submitted by a designer.
Our block is shown in reds, whites, and blues…again. Â It’s a long running joke here at the Junction between my daughter Kelli and I that I can only design in patriotic colors. Â I’ll admit, it’s a little bit true. Â It’s a hazard when a person’s favorite colors are red and blue!! Â I love all things patriotic too so red, white and blue comes natural to me.
Here’s our block.
We decided to keep making more blocks and made them into a quilt… Â The quilt is featured in the gallery section of the magazine. Â No instructions are given for the quilt but you can see by making more blocks, you can end up with a beautiful quilt. Â Wouldn’t it make a great Quilt of Valor??
Kelli and I were frantically trying to the get quilt finished right before my son Buck and Jen got married in August.
If you haven’t been to our blog before, thanks for stopping by. Â We always have lots of fun going on here. Â We are a mother-daughter team who combat the workaholic farmer men in our lives by sewing..and my oh my we do a lot of it!! Â There are four other kids in the family and we share all the craziness that happens here at the northeast Iowa farms that we live on. Â Hubby and I bought a foreclosure home at the end of the summer and we’ve working on some remodeling hoping to be in the house for Thanksgiving next year. Â Kelli is getting married in March. Â Honestly…something is always happening here…usually lots of things.
We blog once or twice a day so there is always something new to read. Â We have tutorials listed on the right…We are hosting a Bonnie Hunter UFO challenge here Saturday mornings. Â We along with my friend Nell and our readers are trying to finish up a Bonnie Hunter UFOs that we have before her new mystery starts at the end of the month. Â We have “Try it on Tuesday” where we feature a new quilting book or gadget and often give it away to one of our readers. Â If you like giveaways you’ll want to come back next week to see what we’re giving away. Â One of the easiest ways to keep up with us is via our Facebook page.
Speaking of giveaways…we have a copy of Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks that we’d love to give away to all of you just leave a comment here telling if you have ever bought an issue of  Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks before.  If  you’re looking for the magazine, it is scheduled to hit news stands on November 19th.
Oh hey…look there on the bottom row…that’s our block so I guess that means we are cover girls…WHOOP-WHOOP!! Â We have several other quilts that will be featured in national magazines in the upcoming year so maybe…just maybe, you’ll see us again!!
Thanks for stopping by… Â If you’re looking for more blocks and more chances to win a copy of 100 Blocks, stop by each day November 11th-15th to Quiltmaker’s Blog, Quilty Pleasures.
As part of my way of celebrating Thanksgiving this year, each day I write one thing I am thankful for…
Today I am thankful for the ability to design. Â I know that I often take it for granted and that I have so-so much more to learn but I am thankful that I can do it. Â I get great pleasure from designing.
You are so right. Your block would make a wonderful Quilt of Valour. I have all seven of the 100 Block magazines as well as the magazines using the blocks to make quilts, runners, etc. I am eagerly awaiting Vol. 8 on November 19th. I am trying to refrain from buying too many magazines but that restraint does not include the 100 Block magazines or other Quiltmaker publications.
I have all except the last one. Not sure how I missed getting #7 but will have to look for it now that I know I don’t have it!
What a lovely quilt! Thanks for the chance.
Congratulations you two “Cover Girls”. Your block is great made up into a quilt, very pretty and yes a wonderful QoV. I have the first 5 issues and love them all, they are special when looking for some inspiration.
Love the block. I’m a sucker for stars
I have purchased this magazine in the past and it is a great reference when looking for a guild challenge block.
I’ve never bought one–by the time I get to the store they’re gone.
Congratulations on being published again as well as being cover girls!! Sailor’s Delight looks like a fun block to use to make a QOV quilt! I too am working up several Bonnie Hunter UFOs in preparation for her new mystery. I’m really behind because I haven’t picked out my fabric for it yet! Today I am thankful for all the love I get from my [K]itties!
I have never purchased one. I will look for it now.
I really like your Sailor’s Delight block – it looks great made up into a quilt. Congratulations on having your block published. Thanks for the chance to win.
No I have never purchased 100 Blocks mag. but I would like to win one!
I have purchased the last 2 issues of the magazine & get ideas from them a lot. Would love to win a copy of the new one. Congratulations on being “Cover Girls”!
I haven’t purchased the magazine, but hope I win one!
I discovered the 100 blocks with volume 2. Been buying them ever since, but had to buy the digital version of volume 1. I was THRILLED when they re-released volume 1 in print last year. I much prefer my patterns in print. ;-)
Love your block, and it makes a fabulous looking quilt. Like the idea of a QOV.
I discovered the 100 blocks with volume 2. Been buying them ever since, but had to buy the digital version of volume 1. I was THRILLED when they re-released volume 1 in print last year. I much prefer my patterns in print. ;-)
Love your block, and it makes a fabulous looking quilt. Like the idea of a QOV.
I have never bought Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks book. Love your block and I too love Red, White and Blue.
Your block i’s very interesting. I would like to make it. I have never purchased 100 Blocks but will be looking for it.
I have never purchased the magazine because this is the first I have heard of it. I am a beginner quilter and sewer and this is my first time to your page. I love your block. It is awesome and pretty :) I hope to purchase this volume of the magazine, all the blogs I have visited so far have been amazing to look at!!!
I’ve never bought 100 blocks. Thanks for the giveaway!
I am sad to say I have never bought a copy, but this might be my first!
I never have purchased the 100 Blocks issue, but I sure am loving seeing all the blocks on the blog tour.
I always buy the 100 Blocks magazine. Lots in inspiration there. Love your block. Debbie in WV
I purchased the 7th issue because yours and Kelli’s block was in it. Would love to win this time!!
Love the block! The colors are perfect together.
Terrific block. Thanks for sharing.
I have never purchased – or even seen outside of blogs online – Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks. I would love to win a copy of it! Love your block this year – just perfect for a Quilt of Valor!!!
I love red, white and blue stars and valor quilts. Yours is really beautiful.
Congrats on being in the book plus on the cover. Loving your block
Yes, I purchased they last edition.
I have bought several 100 blocks magazines, and expect to get this one too.
Congratulations on the great block! I always buy Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks special issue and have all 7 volumes.
Thank you, great block and quilt design.
Nice block and someone who is busier than I am!
I have several of the magazines. I really like the blocks
Great block! I really want to make this one.
What a great block! Love the way it looks put together.
Love your block. Congratulations on being chosen for the magazine and being on the cover. This is my second year taking part in the blog hop and I will also be getting the magazine for the second time too.
Always tried to win one, haven’t seen one for sale, thanks for the chance
Always tried to win one, haven’t seen one for sale, thanks for the chance
Love your block and quilt, that is one of my favorite color combinations. I have every one of the Blocks issues.
I love red, white, and blue too! Love the complete quilt! Great work ladies.
I have all the previous 100 Blocks magazines. I’m always excited when I hear a new one is coming out.
PS – You blog looks like a lot of fun!
I feel that each and every block is equal in it’s beauty. I purchased the #7 issue and loved it. I will be looking forward to obtaining #8.
I have never purchased a 100 Blocks magazine, but hope to get this one.
I love the block….scrappy is my style! Yes, I have purchased the magazine and love looking at everyone’s blocks.
I have a few issues of Quiltmakers 100 blocks. I saw your block today at our local quilt store:) Thanks for the give away:)
Congrats for being on the cover and I have to admit I too like to do many things in Red/White/Blue. I don’t think I have ever purchased the magazine. I seldom buy magazines but I’m seeing a lot of neat blocks in this hop
They must sell out fast because I can never find one.
Oh I absolutely love your red white and blue block.. I love 100 blocks mag.
The magazines are great. I have the first 7 and I will have the 8th one too. I’m loving the blocks I’ve seen so far and the blogs are stupendous. Thanks for sharing.
Love your block. Another one for my bucket list. I have five of these magazines. It is always fun to look through and dream up ideas for the blocks. Thanks for the chance to win.
I am also looking forward to Bonnie’s new mystery quilt. I have my paint chips ready and a few fabrics picked out to start with Thank you for your block.
I have all the 100 block issues and look forward to the arrival of this issue. Your block is wonderful. I love your red, blue, and white colors.
I have every issue so far – would love to win this one!
I have never bought an issue, but would love to win this copy. Congratulations on being “cover girls”. Love your blog.
I always buy this magazine. I enjoy your blog and thanks for the opportunity to win.
I haven’t bought a copy yet, but I’d sure love to win one!
I love the block. Stars have always been one of my favorite kinds of blocks and I love being able to add to my collection and this one is a winner. Thanks.
I’ve never bought a copy, but I am thinking this time I may!
Love your block and it makes an awesome quilt! Red, white and blue, you can’t go wrong with those colors, hehe. Sounds like you have been very busy, myself as well. Where does the time go? Best of luck getting the new house fixed up so you and your family can enjoy Thanksgiving there. Congratulations on having your block included in Vol.8 of Quiltmaker’s 100.
Thank you for a super giveaway and a chance to win.
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I keep my eye out all the time when each new volume is issued but I never seem to be able to find one to purchase.
The block looks amazing multiplied into a quilt :)
Great block! I’ve never bought one of volumes but I’ve always wanted to. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Yes, I have bought one of the volumes and if I don’t win, I plan to buy this one. It is coming out on my oldest son’s birthday!
I have all of the 100 Blocks magazines and have made several of the blocks for wall hangings. I will definitely come back and visit your blog again. I love your block and I have a boatload of HST’s that would be perfect for it.
Yes, I have bought some copies but wish I had all of them..
I have the first 7 volumes of Quiltmaker’s 100 blocks & would LOVE to win Vol 8 as I’ve not won yet! I’ve made several blocks from them but mostly they are just fun to page thru again & again!
Have never purchased any of these books but seeing your block and the fact that I have been wanting to make a star quilt may just send me shopping!
I love your block. I like any quilt block that looks like a star or has a star in it. Yours is very nice. Would love a chance to win a copy!
I don’t have any yet, Thanks for a chance to win
Love your block! Thanks for the opportunity to win :)
I never have purchased one before, but I may have to. I really like your star block.
I have not purchased Quiltmaker’s 100 before but will start looking annually now. Love your block.
I have not purchased Quiltmaker’s 100 before but will start looking annually now. Love your block.
Really like your block. I have quite a few of the magazines. My daughter-in-law found out I like them, so my granddaughters get them for me for Christmas. It’s hard waiting an extra month to get it though.
I have all of the 100 block magazines & love each one of them. I would be thrilled to win the newest one.
Fabulous block! Thanks so much for sharing! Congrats for making the cover!
Yes I have bought the 100 Block books before…always love ’em…they are so inspirational. Would love to win the new one!
Love your block design. There are some really great designs in this issue! Hope I win!
Congrats on two years in a row! Love the Sailors Block, and yes, I have won an issue and purchased an issue of 100 Blocks!
I have never purchased a copy, however I won a copy one time. Thanks for a chance to win! :)
An amazing block & quilt! I have all of the magazines except for volume 1 & 2!
Congratulations Jo and Kellie on your block and quilt in Quiltmakers magazine. All your hard work and talent is being enjoyed and stitch by many quilters. What a neat block for Quilts of Valor. I would love to win the magazine.
Yes I love the 100 Blocks mags, I have purchased at least 3 previous issues . Love your block, it’s great in patriotic colors but I can also see it as a Christmas block. Beautiful!! Thanks for the chance to win an issue.
I have not (yet) bought one of these issues. Your block is great and I’d love to make a whole quilt from it.
I never seem to get to the store when they are on sale. I love the copy I got my hands on a previous year. It had so many great ideas.
My first thought was what a lovely Quilt of Valor this would make-and you made it up beautifully. I had fun reading many of your blogs – and now need to go and make a German Apple rolls platter too!
Thank you for sharing the talent and wonderful ideas. Oh, and the give away too.
Love your block, I too am a sucker for red, white and blue, and then when combined with stars, be still my heart;). I do have the first 7 issues, but the grocery store where I bought them quit selling magazines, so I’m hoping I can find #8 if I don’t win, so PLEASE pick me.
Congrats on being “Cover Girl” and I agree, this block would make a great Quilt of Valor.
Nothing wrong at all with sing patriotic colors!! They make some beautiful quilts!! You girls are so busy…I don’t know how you do it!!
I love your block, in patriotic colors especially. I bought this mag last year and love it.