Sunday, May 1, 2011

100 Blocks Volume 3

Welcome to day one the 100 Blocks blog tour for volume 3 of 100 Blocks!


I was excited to find out that my name made the cover...
and then even more excited when I noticed that my block made the cover too!

So which block is mine?

Illusion


I'm sure most of you could have guessed!
A few weeks ago Judy over @ Patchwork Times showed the cover and asked her readers to guess which block was hers... and most of the comments picked my block as hers!  I was honored!  We e-mailed back and forth about it and had a good laugh.


This issue will be on sale starting May 10th.  I'll have a limited number of copies in my shop as soon as they arrive or you can pre-order one now.


My favorite block in the magazine {after mine of course} is Patched Geese by Karrie Lyne of Freckled Whimsy.




Not only is my name on the cover with an amazing group of people... but I'm smack dab between The Happy Zombie & Kim Jolly... two amazing quilters that I'll get to catch up with soon at Quilt Market.

When you get a copy... my block is #278


I wanted to make a quilt to show you the possibilities of my block... but I knew with getting ready for Quilt Market that I wouldn't have time... so I recruited Candi and she made this beautiful quilt!

She combined a Poseidon fat quarter bundle of Kona Solids with Kona Ash and I love the result!  It wouldn't have been my first instinct to use these colors which makes it all the more fun for me to see it come together!




Candi also added a pop of pink.

Here we are rocking shades since it was bright as can be on Saturday.
{This is before we spent 6+ hours sewing together}

Chatting about the quilt...

Showing me the back... she made a pieced back!  My kind of girl!!

The back has two coin strips and looks fantastic.

Check out Candi's blog for more photos of her quilt... and to learn more about her.  Candi has been helping me get ready for market in so many ways & I'd be going crazy without her.  Lucky for me she agreed to come to SLC to help me with my booth.



So do you want to win a copy of 100 Blocks??
Leave a comment on this post to be entered!  I'll pick one winner at the end of the week.

Giveaway Now Closed

...and the winner is


angela said...

Your block looks awesome with that blue/green pack (my favorite colors). Her little pop of pink was just genius!

Congrats on making the cover twice :)
May 2, 2011 8:55 AM
Angela please contact me with your info!!

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Make sure you check out Quiltmaker's site for links to all the blogs participating in the blog tour.



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

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Michellekeenlyne said...

What a great block! Thanks for the opportunity to win. Good luck at Market.

Ms. De said...

I guessed your's right off!! I love the quilt that Candy made...especially the pink! Would love to win the book, but definitely on my buy list if not...some of my fave people in it!!

Joanna said...

Nice block and lovely quilt!

Unknown said...

Awesome block! There woudl be so many ways you could put this together into a quilt!

Tong said...

Such a beautiful quilt! I'd love to win the magazine! Thanks so much!

Barbara said...

LOVE your block and would love a copy of the magazine !

Mary said...

Love your block. The quilt made is way cool. Thank you for sharing.

Laura said...

i like ur block also was really neat to see it in a full quilt too!!

Julie said...

What a great quilt. I love the splashes of color. That's such a fun block!

Alisa said...

Have fun at Quilt Market, Julie!

cvdnurse said...

I love this block! And I really like seeing how it was used in the quilt.
susan
susie.galasso@gmail.com

Roselie said...

Great job on your block! Love the bright colors.

Granny Anne said...

very interesting!!

LeAndrea said...

Love your block!

Cindy said...

Congrats! The block is a fun one and I love Candi's quilt....so my colors!

Kd Brown said...

Congratulations, Julie! Jaybird Quilts strikes again. This is a wonderful accomplishment.

Eclectic said...

I love your block - so bright and bold!

sandra said...

I love the quilt, what a fun block. I have enjoyed the other two books

Judy W said...

I love the nice fresh look of your quilts and the bold block on the blog tour.
Judy

Jessica said...

Yay and Congrads :-)
Look forward to checking out the book (even if I don't win)! You are awesome! :-)

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M and M plus 3 said...

Love your block plus Candi's a pop of pink!

Marcia W. said...

Is that an Illusion we are talking about? Wonderful modern block

Pat V. said...

What a great block! Thanks for showing an entire quilt. It's hard for me sometimes to visualize how a block will look in a quilt, this is so helpful!

Mary said...

Congratulations, covergirl! It's great to see the block made into a quilt. I have a hard time imagining a whole quilt with just a block to look at.

Laura said...

Congrats... love your block BUT LOVE THE POP OF PINK !

Kitties and Quilts said...

I love your block, and Candi's quilt is wonderful! I can see me making that quilt!

Carol Sc said...

You are right --- I also picked your block as Judy's. Regardless, I really like the simplicity of it and the effective use of solids can make the color really interesting.

Bailey said...

Great work! Love your style!

Anonymous said...

Great block! Looks like a great book, too.

Diana said...

Congrats on being on the cover. Love your block design and how it turned out on finished quilt! Thanks for the giveaway!

Regina said...

Love it! and the quilt ROCKS!

SueJean said...

Candi did a great job with the quilt. I love the block and would love to win a copy of the book.

KatieQ said...

It's great to have a friend who can help you keep things together when your're under a deadline. It's a great block and the quilt shows off its potential.

Patty said...

Very nice. I would love a chance to win.

Jen B said...

Congratulations on the cover mention x2!

Amanda said...

I like your block. I can think of several colorways to use...

Carla said...

Love the play of color you created with you block.

JoAnne Murphy said...

Nice choice for your block. I like the way one can use so many different colors to make it.

scottylover said...

Love your block! Thanks for showing the quilt. It sure helps to see what the block looks like in a quilt!

Congrats on being featured on the cover, too!
Sandy A

Marge in Louisiana said...

Love the way the pink pops in the quilt.

MaryBeth said...

I'll bet this block would look great using scraps! Love the quilt.

Darling Jill Quilts said...

Great block! Thanks for the chance to win!

Carol said...

Awesome block. Very striking.

carolann said...

I love your block! You are a busy lady!

Anonymous said...

I love the depth you get with this block! Beautiful :)

Karen said...

I loved seeing the block made up into a quilt and the cool colors are ones I really like.

Gretchen said...

Love your block!! There are so many possibilities with this block. I am seriously digging the aquas & gray quilt. Amazing!

justMarie said...

Love the block!

Leanne said...

Love your block! makes a great quilt.

Diane H said...

Awesome block - love the quilt! Thanks and have a fantastic time at market.

Anonymous said...

Grats to you on your name and block being on the cover. What a special honor. Candi did a beautiful job on the quilt. I love the colors and the pink does add something special.

Anonymous said...

Stunningly simple with loads of potential,congratulations for a great block design!

WoolenSails said...

Wonderful block and quilt, perfect for trying out different color combinations.

Debbie

carla.meier said...

Beautiful quilt. Love the colors.

Janet said...

Lovely block and quilt!! How excinting to see your block and name on the cover. I really would love to win a copy.

ljeanne said...

This is a great block. It is so clean and fresh - the pop of pink is an inspired idea. I'd love to win!

S said...

How ironic that the people chose your block for Judy's and it's named "Illusion"! I think that's wonderful and very special too. I'm sure that the 2 of you had a great time with that. Love the design and the name!

the girlfriend gap said...

love the colors of this quilt. Thanks for a chance to win a copy of this book. Janita

Evelene S said...

I just love your block and how your friend used it with the color combos.
Thanks for a chance to win!

Nolita said...

Love the grey background and the pop of pink in there. Congrats on being published in the book!

Little Bluebell (Adrianne) said...

Cool block Julie!! Congratulation cover girl. : )

Elizabeth said...

Love the block, and Candi's fabric choices are fabulous. The quilt really pops.

Little Creatable said...

Do I ever want to win one!

TheTaffs said...

What a great giveaway! Would LOVE to win a copy of this book!

Kira said...

I think this block of yours is my favorite. The quilt she made is fabulous. I am inspired.

Unknown said...

I really like your block. I was one of those people who thought your block was Judy Laquidara's.

Julie said...

Wow, stunning quilt block! Amazing array of creativity.

j.g.prescott said...

I do like Candi's quilt. Love the gray. But I think I will choose your colo palate for my own quilt. Thanks for the tutorial. Such a simple method.

Beth said...

Congratulations (and thank you) for creating a modern block that makes a stunning modern quilt.

wordygirl at earthlink dot net

GailM. said...

Holy cow! Look at all the comments. How will I ever win? Congratulations...love the block.

Deb said...

Love those 100 Blocks books! Your pattern is definitely eye-catching, and it's good to see it made up in a quilt, too! I can see why you like the Patched Geese...it's a great one!

Pam said...

I love your quilt ...congrats!!

Liz said...

great block and congratulations on making it to the cover.

Anne said...

Thanks for sharing your work. Your designs never cease to inspire me I have come to look at things in a different light and to try new things because of you!

Claire said...

Simply - I want to win! But I do have to say thank you for reigniting my passion in quilting. I have been in a lull for a few months and recently your blog and quilts have helped me to crawl out of my funk and pick up my cutter and begin again. Heck, I even went and bought both the Lazy Angle Ruler and the Easy Circle Cut ruler so that I can make your quilts. Thank you for inspiring me.

Deb said...

Congrats on having your block make the book.

bertiequilts said...

love the simplicity of the block and also the way she added the tiny touch of spark to the quilt.

Hilachas said...

What a beautiful block you designed. Congratulations on making the cover and the book. Thanks for the opportunity to win the latest book.

Annmarie said...

YES I want to win a copy of 100 blocks. What fun! Love your block.Thanks

Teri said...

I love your block. ANd to see it in Candi's quilt is awesome!

Quilter Kathy said...

Very exciting to be first on the blog hop! Fun block with lots of potential for design options!

Paula said...

Congratulations! your block is awesome! Thanks for a chance to win this great resource!

Mary Jo said...

What a great block---and I love the sample quilt. The pink in the quilt is just perfect! I'd love to win...please pick me!

Rhanda said...

Love your block!

Jenny said...

great block!

mtnhomequilter said...

looks like a great block. love the colors! nelfamily at windjammercable dot net

Anita said...

How exciting for you! Congrats! Can't wait to see the magazine.

Wendy said...

What a fabulous block and what a fabulous book!

Gill said...

Fab quilt!
Would Candi like to make me one????

SherryB said...

Wowza, what a fun block...I can see a whole quilt made with brights. But I do like the quilt you (or Candi) made with the blues, really turned out nice. And I make pieced backs too...fun way to use up extra or practice blocks. Thanks for the giveaway!

Angi said...

Another great example of your tallent. Have fun at Quilt Market!

LisaT said...

I think it goes without saying that we'd all love to win a copy of 100 blocks. The illusion block is interesting too, nice quilt design. I keep seeing it here and there, it's interesting how the backs of so many quilts are incorpating some type of pattern and color rather than a solid or single print. Thanks!

The Village Queen said...

Very cute and I love the blue version. Great for a boy child, harder to find nice patterns for boys that dont look too 'girly'. Congrats!

donna said...

I thought I was into the traditional old style quilts. I am drawn to the graphic modern style now. The block and fabric really makes a statement. Thanks for sharing your talent!

pcflamingo said...

That is a fabulous quilt block. I'd love to win the 100 Blocks "manual" for all the other wonderful blocks too.

rockgranny said...

Your block is wonderful so is a quilt too.

Cotton Blossom said...

I love your block and can't wait to get the magazine!

Carol said...

I like the punchiness of your block - it looks fantastic put together in a quilt.

maryc said...

Love the quilt and I love your blog. What a fun post!

QuiltinGram said...

Your block makes into one spectacular quilt!
Hope to win the next magazine to add to the first two in my collection.

Cecilia said...

I like your block and the colors Candi chose are great. Congrats on making the cover.

Mel said...

I was one of the bloggers who picked your block for Judy's. Too funny! I love your block and the quilt made from it.

I can't wait to do something with it!

Thanks for the inspiration!

Mel Meister
Deltona, Florida

Kay said...

Congrats on getting your name on the cover. I really like the way the quilt turned out. The colors that were used are so pretty.

Sue said...

Nice new design, Julie! Congratulations on your latest publication success, too!

Dana said...

I just thought Id let you know that I've nominated you for a stylish blogger award. The buttons on my blog but please dont feel obliged to collect it or pass it on. I know some bloggers dont do the awards thing. I just wanted to let everyone know that I think your blogs really inspiring :-)

Dana said...

..might help if I left the name of my blog lol is http://drinkingfabric.blogspot.com/

aztel2000 said...

What a great graphic block!
Karen in Breezy Point

Janet said...

Congrats on being included in the latest edition! I'd love to win a copy!

Linda said...

Great block..great quilt!!

Ray said...

So nice to visit your blog and look around!! Thanks for the opportunity to win.

~Carla~ said...

Congratulations!! I'd LOVE to win a copy of this book! :)

robin said...

Awesome block! :)

Debbie said...

Love your block and the quilt made out of it. I am loving the solid colors.

Unknown said...

Great block! And loving Candi's quilt...shows another colorway that I'd never even would use with your initial pattern!

Toni
www.lifeinapinkbunnysuit.com

Patty said...

Fun Block, I like the color choices of the quilt.

quiltma said...

Is this book the new toy of the year. It would be so much fun to play with. I would love to win.

Linda in PA said...

I really like your block. It's nice to see it actually made into a quilt. The quilt is lovely. Thanks for a chance to win a copy of this magazine.

Jane said...

I love the simplicity yet complexity of your quilt. Great block!

Lyn said...

Love the block, love the quilt, congrats!

Ann said...

Congrats! Would love to win. I like yours and really like those geese as well.

Karyn said...

Very Modern. Love it! Really worked for me when I saw the entire quilt! I'll be back to visit!

Leena Salleh said...

Congrats again Julie. This is an awesome block and the outcome in a complete quilt is just stunning with the colour choices.

Leena

Doina said...

Beautiful quilt!

Memaw and Papa said...

You are amazing! Wish I were in salt lake too. Cindy

Valspierssews said...

I love your quilt. The block has lots of possibilities.

Jo said...

Looks like another winner for you! I've been reading your blog so long...it's been great watching you "become famous".

Julie said...

Love that quilt and would love to win the magazine. Thanks

Teri said...

Would love to win the magazine as I see some great possibilities already

Dresden Quilter said...

Yeah! I was able to pick your block out! I love the quilt. I like seeing how the blocks look as a whole quilt and I love that touch of pink.

karen said...

Love the new quilt and pieced backs are such fun! The new book is one that needs to be in my library!

Sharon said...

I love the block. I very seldom use solid colors but I love the looks of this.

Anonymous said...

Love the quilt and love your block and would really enjoy winning a copy Quiltmaker 100 blocks!

Margaret said...

i love quilt books and am grateful to those who can come up with blocks and do the math becuase i can't!

Gale Yawn said...

Love the block! I'm doing it in your original colors cause those are my favs.

Joni said...

Congrats! I can't wait to see the issue. I will be making a quilt with your block design using a black
background. Can't wait!

kaylace said...

Good afternoon...
A bright crisp block that shows up strikingly in a quilt top... nice work.
Kay
Metro Atlanta

merrily row said...

Great block and thank you SO MUCH for blogging about your pattern showing the back of the pattern so I know what I am getting into before I order. I am 75 miles from the nearest LQS so I have to do much of my buying on-line and I have bought so many things I would have put back had I known. Thank you for thinking of us.

Unknown said...

Admiro tu talento, tanto para diseñar como para coser! Felicitaciones!! Quisiera algun dia poder hacer algo asi! Saludos desde Argentina!

happy zombie said...

So fun to see our names there, and how cool to sammich'd together too! I love, love, love your block, Julie! See you soon!!

Debbie B Sam said...

Congratulations Julie!! I don't believe i've commented yet, but if I have please forgive me.

Linda E in NM said...

Oh, Illusion is my kind of quilt! Love it.
thanks for the chance to win!

JuneBug said...

I LOVE your block, and so much so that I'm finally giving in and entering one of these 100 block giveaway posts :)

Sandy said...

What a great quilt block...love the quilt in all of the solids. Would love to win a copy.

Deb said...

Julie, I love your block...also I agree with you and love the Patched Geese block, too! i'd love to have all these patterns at my fingertips in one great book!

Sheri said...

Great block. Looks like it could be really a lot of fun to make the quilt.

Patty said...

The quilt is so pretty, love the pop of pink in it.

sharon said...

I love your quilt block and the quilt... I will for sure get a copy of this one. I am missing Vol. 1 and am sad, but a friend has it and lets me look at it. Thanks for the chance to win one.

Deborah said...

Wonderful block!
Stunning quilt, love the pop of pink!
I would also love to win the book!
Thanks for the chance.
Deborah

Abra said...

I love the block and I'd love to see how it would look in a whole quilt. It would be fun to experiment.

Wendy V said...

What a great quilt and I love the back. People call me crazy when I make a pieced back (why put all the efford in a backside), but I want the back to look good too.

QuiltSue said...

I LOVE this block, and the quilt. If I'm not lucky enough to win acopy of the mag, I'll have to buy one, just for that block.

Jennifer Lowe said...

Congratulations on making the cover! The block is really eye-catching. Candi did a great job of putting your block together to make a really awesome quilt. Now I want to make one too!

Anonymous said...

this is a gorgeous quilt! i'm excited about this magazine and would love to get my hands on the pattern for your block.

Anonymous said...

this is a gorgeous quilt! i'm excited about this magazine and would love to get my hands on the pattern for your block.

Naomi said...

Wow I love that quilt! Such a lovely look & I do love the color combo! Thanks for the chance to win!

Debbie said...

Love that quilt. I will pick up the book (if I don't win) and it will be on my list of quilts to make. It's beautiful.

KatheG said...

Love it! Love it!! Love it!!! Thanks for your continuing inspirations and all that help you.

jrt14 said...

The block beside it self is OK, but when put in the quilt it just pops. I love the little pink in the cool colors of the quilt. Candi did a great job with your block.

yarnivorous said...

That is one cute block! I love the resulting quilt too. And I love the shots of the flowering gardens, accidental as they may be!
You go, girl. You've come a long way since you did the hexies quilatalong on ORBQ. (and I still haven't finished the hex quilt due to cutting issues!)

Katie said...

Wow! A newbie here, but I'd love to enter the drawing. So much inspiration!

deserae said...

I love your block and quilt! :)

Keri said...

I am new to quilting but stumbled upon your site. I LOVE your style & find your quilts, colors and pattern choices and word so inspiring. Keep up the amazing work!!

hilary said...

I love your block. That one is a must do. I love the colors you and Judy picked. I do so hope I win this book from someone. I want to make this quilt. thank you

Nina said...

I just started quilting. Your tutorials are a great help and your blog is an inspiration.

Karen said...

Great block, simple but complex at the same time!

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