Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks Blog Tour

Did you guess which block was mine from the cover?

Boxed In!!

I made my block with scraps from Concrete Garden & Square City



My block has lots of possibilities... here are a few...


set on point with solid alternate blocks in Kona solids


set straight in Dr. Seuss & Kona Solids


set on point in fresh cottons by fig tree for moda

Quiltmaker's Blog has a complete list of everyone participating in the blog hop. There are lots of giveaways going on all week on Quiltmaker's Blog & the blogs of others in the blog hop.

Here are a few links to get you started...
Cyndi @ Stitch Studios
Rachel @ p.s. i quilt
Patty Young @ modkid
Me & My Sister

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Want to win a copy of 100 blocks? 
Just leave a comment on this post to be entered!

giveaway now closed.
and the winner is.... 

Marlene said...

Congrats on the cover, your block is very adaptable to many fabrics.
Congrats Marlene!!

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Want to buy a copy of 100 blocks?
I have a few copies in the shop



© Blog post written by Julie Herman
For more information visit http://www.jaybirdquilts.com/

253 comments:

  1. Super cute block! I love Hunky Dory fabric.

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  2. Yes, yes, yes! I would love to win this magazine!

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  3. I'm just getting started quilting. Every block I've done has been very basic with squares. I'd love to be able to expand my horizons!

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  4. I especially love your block on point!

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  5. Julie, I really like the possibilities of your scrappy block! Terrific!!

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  6. So many great variations from one block: always inspires and amazes me!!!

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  7. ***WOW*** Love the block and the alternate layouts. It will be on my to do list for sure! Thanks for the opportunity to win.

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  8. Love the different looks of this block just by turning it on point! Thanks for the chance!

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  9. Love your block. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  10. Great combination of colors and fabrics eesigns, and I want to win too!

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  11. I had no idea that block could be so versatile! Thanks for terrific inspiration.

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  12. Like!! I'm glad you shared several options...always fun to see what can be done with a block in different fabrics and different ways of placement! Nice work and congrats on being on the cover!!

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  13. Love the block, especially in Dr Seuss! Possibilities are wonderful.

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  14. I love your block!! It looks so different with different fabrics! Thanks for the chance to with the book it looks awesome too!

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  15. very cute - I see a quilt that I want to do now!

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  16. I would love to win this book! How special it is (and especially your block--you know I love your style 8-])

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  17. I love that I am being introduced to quilters and their talent that I didn't know were out there! Congrats on V2 of 100 Blocks

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  18. It's amazing all the potential one simple block has, isn't it?

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  19. I would love to win this book and I really like your block. It is such an easy block and looks fabulous all sorts of ways. Congrats on being on the cover :)

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  20. That's what i love about quilting.One block can look so different depending on the fabric used and how it is arranged. This is such a versatile block. Thanks for the opportunity.

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  21. i think i'd use that block to make some cute pillows for my daughters, there are some really cute fabrics i have that would look great in this block! gratz on your cover placement! :)

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  22. Love the Dr. Suess one. I absolutely adore the stripey thin border! Your block has so much potential - going scrappy, using solids, co-ordinated, and even colour wheel type going round the frames... LOVE it!

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  23. So exciting that your block made the cover!

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  24. Love your block.
    Very versatile.
    Andi :-)

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  25. I love your block set on point
    Gill

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  26. sew you in fact..simplicity at its best

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  27. I´ll love to hav the magazine, i ´m going to all 100 blogs, thanks

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  28. i would love to win a copy from you julie!! super cute block, love it!

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  29. Love the block!!! I have a hunky dory charm pack so I guess I can give a try!
    Hugs

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  30. Congratulations on being featured!
    I love your block - it is simple & beautiful.

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  31. I love your block, and I really love your quilts, particularly the Fresh Cotton one, just gorgeous!!

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  32. So Love you Block So simple and so sweet. Lots of possibilities

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  33. Great block and so many possibilities! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  34. You never disappoint--great block, lots of ideas! A winner!

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  35. Very cute block! Congrats! Love it - but I did not guess right! LOL
    Thanks for the giveaway!
    butler83ataoldotcom

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  36. Great block - simple but flexible!! Thanks for sharing the fun with us!

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  37. How cool is that! Love the new block and crossing my fingers to win!

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  38. Love the block, especially set on point.

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  40. Great block- it is very versatile. I would love to win the magazine. I bought the one last year.

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  41. Very cool block! Love the Dr. Seuss version!

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  42. my favorite is the cotton by fig tree for moda...very soft and subtle; yet so fresh...nice work

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  43. I love the Dr. Seuss - full of fun!

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  44. Your block is wonderful Julie and so many possibilities! I think it will be so much fun to work with :)

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  45. OOOHH this is exciting !!! Love to see the idea with one block with many possiablites...

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  46. I love that all three quilts look so different even though you've used the same block. Always looking for a little inspiration and would love to have 100 little inspirations!

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  47. Great block and love the different ways you used fabrics to change the look.

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  48. Love your block. I could really use the book :)

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  49. I can't bring myself to cut into my Dr. Seuss fabric....but I might have to for your block!

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  50. Awesome block! Who knew you could one-up Seuss?!

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  51. love the block! [would love a copy too :]

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  52. Love blocks like this that are so versatile! Can't wait to get my hands on this magazine. Congrats again on making the cover!

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  53. A very versatile block-congratulations! I sure would love to win a copy of this issue.

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  54. I would love to win a copy of the magazine. Your block is cute and has lots of possibilities. thanks for sharing with us

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  55. Very versatile block. I can't wait to see the new issue of 100 Blocks!

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  56. A simple block with lots of possibilities! I like it! Thanks for the chance to win:)

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  57. I love that Hunky Dory fabric. I made my daughter's quilt from that.

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  58. Cute block! I thought this was going to be released Nov 1 - and have been looking everywhere for it! I've settled down now, but will have to start looking all over again...unless of course, I win!!!

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  59. Looks like a great block for stashbusting - I love it!!

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  60. That would be a great block to teach a younger sewer how to make. I have a 10 year old in mind....

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  61. Great block and the ideas are an added treat. I just can't resist Fig Tree no matter what!

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  62. Your block is right up my alley, so of course I'd love to win a copy of the book!

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  63. What a great block - wonderful for using up scraps (my favorite)! Can't wait to see the magazine!

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  64. How fun! Thanks for the giveaway :)

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  65. Your block is so pretty! Love the opportunity to mix lots of patterns and colors!

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  66. Congrats on having a cover block! Can't wait to see Vol 2!

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  67. I love the fig tree version! I love how the block gives the idea of sashing, WITHOUT sashing.

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  68. I would love some more fun block ideas!

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  69. I really like your block and I'm always looking for new ideas!

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  70. I agree with others - love this block on point!!!!! :D

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  71. I really like the all solids option - simple yet beautiful.

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  72. Yup your block is on my list, love it on point.

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  73. oh my Julie! I love the #2 and #3 layouts.

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  74. Thanks for the block and all the great options.

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  75. Great block! Love it in the Dr. Seuss! Thanks for the chance to win the magazine!

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  76. I love your block. So many possiblilities. Thanks for a chance to win!

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  77. I love your block. So simple yet not.

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  78. I would love to win the book...hopefully signed by you....

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  79. Great ideas here! I have the Dr. Suess fabric and am looking for something to make with it...thanks for the inspiration! I could also see this in a scrappy version that would sparkle!

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  80. AWESOME!! I would love a copy of the magazine too. Maybe I'll be the lucky one. :)

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  81. Great block....would love to win the book. So many possibilities with each and every block!

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  82. That's a great block, and looks like a great magazine! Can't wait to see it in person!!

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  83. Would love to win a copy! Great looking block, too :)

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  84. I love the block, congrats on making the cover. What fun.

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  85. A fun block and so many way to use it. Congrats!c

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  86. would love to win a copy, love the block!!

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  87. Great block - what a difference the fabric and setting make.

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  88. I is always amazing how much color choice changes the look of a block. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  89. I love the third example you posted!

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  90. Love the variations on the block settings.

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  91. As a new quilter, this magazine would be extremely helpful. Thanks!

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  92. I love your block so much I want to run up to my sewing room and get started. The setting you did with the Fig Tree fabrics is sooo gorgeous.

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  93. I love your block. Love it on point with Fresh Cotton. I think it's actually one I could make!

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  94. <3 this block! I must get this magazine!!

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  95. What a cute little block, and it looks great in all the different fabrics. I'd love to use that pattern.

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  96. Love it in the Dr. Seuss prints!
    Amanda

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  97. Thanks for the examples of what can be made. I'm very visual and LOVE the pictures and ideas - thanks, again!!!

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  98. What a great rendition of this block and I enjoyed seeing the various setting ideas.

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  99. Congrats for being a cover girl :)!!!

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  100. Love your block & all it's possibilities! Looks really nice in the Fresh cottons-love how you alternated the solids

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  101. I would love a copy of this book! Thanks for the chance.

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  102. Darling block, Jaybird! ;) I'm in such awe of your blogging abilities and how you've grown over the past several months! So thrilled for you!

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  103. Love the block! It's simple enough anyone can do it. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  104. What a great block! you are a cover model once again!

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  105. What a neat block! And it looks great in all the different fabric lines too!

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  106. I like your block.
    lraetaylor@gmail.com

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  107. Congratulations on making the magazine! Keep up the good work! lisa in texas

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  108. I absolutely love that block! Especially, set on point. Thanks for the variety of design ideas.

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  109. I'd love to win! Thanks for both the block idea and the opportunity!

    Janet
    jfquilts@gmail.com

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  110. I love your block! I can't wait to get the magazine and play with all the designs!

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  111. very versital block! tahnks for a chance.

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  112. Really cute block. It looks great in all the settings you showed.

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  113. I would love to win a copy and plan a quilt around all of the wonderful blocks, I have seen. It is nice to have applique and pieced blocks that we can mix and match.

    Debbie

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  114. Nice block for using up the scrap stash

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  115. I love that my favorite bloggers are all in this magazine. I'll be buying one if I don't win one!!

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  116. Pretty block! I'm imagining those quilt patterns above could be really awesome with some fussy cut I-spy pieces. :)

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  117. Would love to be entered to win a magazine!

    Love your block!

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  118. Love how the look changes so dramatically depending on fabric and orientation!

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  119. Great block, Julie! It's fun to see all the options, too!

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  120. I love your block, Julie...there are so many different patternway to play with! Thanks for the chance to win an issue of Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks Magazine!

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  121. Julie, this is a great versatile block! Love all the different ways you've shown for using it. Can't wait to get my hands on that issue.

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  122. you're an EQ fiend ;) I'm definitely either buying this magazine or winning a copy to join the first volume!

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  123. Love it in Dr. Suess! Very cute.

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  124. Simple block with amazing possibilities! HUGS... and stitches

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  125. Yes - I would love to win a copy of the magazine!!!

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  126. LOVE your block...love the mix of prints & solids, so mixing your block with Kona solids is perfect. On my to-do list. Thanks!

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  127. Love your block and I love all the options! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  128. Yes, I'd love to win the magazine!

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  129. Everything you design is so fresh! I love the eye-popping Dr. Seuss layout, and then you outdid yourself with the oh-so-soft and comforting Fig Tree fabric variation. So beautiful. Good job! I can't wait to get a copy of this edition of 100 blocks!

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  130. Hey Julie :)
    Your posts are always enjoyable to read! Thanks for sharing your multi-usage block. I did have 2 of the magazine cover blocks picked out that might have been your block & this was one of 'em.
    And pick me :) huh, huh, huh ;)

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  131. love your block....thanks for a chance to win!

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  132. As soon as I saw this block, I knew it would make an interesting quilt and something different.I think your block is great. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  133. I like your layout with the two different solids side by side. Thanks for the giveaway.. Kathie L in Allentown

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  134. Very pretty block!!! Thanks for a chance to be a winner!

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  135. Love your block! The book has such a variety in style & difficulty. Great collection!

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  136. I love your blocks. It has so many possibilities. I'm anxious to get a copy of the magazine.

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  137. A jaybird block for sure! Lots of fun possibilities. Thanks Julie

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  138. Would love to win a copy~ I really like the different layouts for your block! Thanks!

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  139. I love the block set on point with the fresh cottons line- very pretty.

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  140. Really like this block. Thanks for the chance to win

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  141. wonderful block! I love scrap quilts and this is perfect for using up all those scraps.

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  142. I did think that block was yours, guess I know your style pretty well! I'd love to win a copy!

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  143. Great block......I would love the magazine!

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  144. Julie, love your block. I like it best on point. Enter me to win please.

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  145. congrats on bein a cover girl (again)!
    love your block and i will definitely try to get a copy!
    julia

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  146. It is very inventive the ways you use this block in multiples especially the on-point version. Thank you for the giveaway. Kathleen

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  147. Love the on point version of your block. Nice job!

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  148. Congratulations on your cover spot! Thanks for the chance to win this great magazine.

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  149. Neat block. Very modern and versatile.

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  150. I love your block! Congrats on making the cover!

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  151. Cool to be on the cover. And VERY cool and versatile block!

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  152. Great block ~ I'm working some scrap quilts now and will add this one to my list
    Thanks

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  153. This is a nice surprise. Congratulations on your block making it into 100 Blocks! You have been published a lot lately (we have subscriptions to some of the magazines) and I enjoy your "articles" on the RK site. Please enter me into your drawing. Thanks.

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  154. Love the block & all of the different layouts of it!!!!

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  155. I love how you used scraps to make your block. And I've been looking for a pattern for the Dr. Seuss fabric for a while now. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  156. Love your block in the Dr. Seuss fabrics. Just the excuse I needed to buy some!

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  157. Love your block! Thanks for all the different setting ideas, it sure does help to see how versatile it is!

    Sandy A

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  158. I loved seeing the same design with different fabrics.

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  159. I love your block!! Can't wait to see Volume 2, I loved Volume 1!

    SheilaC

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  160. Way yummy block and some very cool settings. Wouldn't miss your blog!!

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  161. What a simple block... but very effective in the layout.
    snuginmyden@yahoo.com

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  162. I like the fabrics you chose, and my favorite setting is the one with Moda on point. hanks for the giveaway.

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  163. Very cool design! I see lots of possibilities. Congratulations on being published.

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  164. I am loving all the blocks, giveaways, and inspiration on all the blogs. Congratulations!

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  165. I totally guessed which block was yours..heh ;)

    I am totally loving this block set on point with fresh cottons!

    I need to win the lottery so I have time to make all your quilts...and mine. :)

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  166. I love all the possibilities with your block!

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  167. Your block is very nice. One of my favorites so far.

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  168. I would love to win a copy of the 100 blocks. So many possibilities!!

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  169. I just love your block. It's great that it is such a versatile one to lend itself to so many different options and looks.

    I haven't been able to afford any Dr Suess fabric yet and hope before it's gone I can but for sure I'll be back here given that little hint. Of course I visit your blog almost daily anyway so I am sure I won't miss the chance.

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  170. I hope I win, I will have to buy one if I dont

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  171. Congratulations...a versatile block with many possibilities!

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  172. Love the quilt block and thank you for showing the options in different fabric lines.

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  173. I am a scrappy quilter and this block hit the spot. The fabric choices are great. Thank you for an excellent idea. Congratulations.

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  174. I really like the block set on point. Congrats on being included in the magazine.

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  175. Your block is just fabulous. So many design possibilities.

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  176. Great block. I love the fabric you used. I love all the design possibilities.

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  177. Thank you so much for the chance to win.

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  178. Wonderful design on your block! So versatile.

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  179. Cute block! Thank you for participating in this tour!
    nsue21702 at gmail do com

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