Thursday, May 3, 2012

Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks Volume 5 - Blog Tour

Welcome to the Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks Volume 5 Blog Tour!


I'm excited to again have a block in this great newsstand special issue. I have all 5 volumes and love seeing the creativity!!

My block was inspired by this stack of fabric. It is Robot Factory by Caleb Gray for Robert Kaufman. I knew I wanted to make something where I could fussy cut the robots.

So I created this block! It's a wonky square in a square, but for those of you who are aren't ready to get wonky... have no fear it is paper pieced!


I had big plans of making a quilt for Elijah from this block, but then Quilt Market prep went into full swing! Luckily I think he'll understand and be able to wait a few weeks!

Block #434 - Robox by Julie Herman, featuring Robot Factory by Caleb Gray






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Here are some layout ideas.

Alternate the block with a solid one.


Set it on point and add some sashing.

Make one block twice the size.

The options are endless. Especially when you start thinking about how it would look in other fabrics & colors.

You can also rotate the block so that it appears more wonky.

Another option is to play with gradients of fabric. I think that Vanessa's new line featuring ombre would make for amazing blocks.







Check out Quiltmaker's blog for the full details of this blog tour & lots of opportunities to win more goodies!



If you are interested in purchasing a copy I have some available in the shop!

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Quiltmaker is offering a copy to one lucky person! Details on how to enter the giveaway are below.


THE RULES
1. Leave ONE comment to enter. Tell me what fabric you would use to make my block.

2. Simple as that!!

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You have until 10PM PST time Friday, May 4th to enter!

Giveaway now closed. Winner announced soon. {Once all 3 giveaways are over!}

Winners will be selected by True Random Number Generator.

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*Note*
A large number of people have commented on giveaways recently without leaving their contact information. If you have your settings set to "no-reply" please leave your e-mail address in the comment or change your settings. Many have also said "pick me" and not answered the question. I like to keep giveaways as simple & fun as possible, but if you don't follow the rules you will not be eligible to win.

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If you are looking for the Geared for Guys blog hop, today's post is over at http://www.ribboncandyquilts.blogspot.com/. I'll be posting on Sunday!









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

251 comments:

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Anne said...

I have some bird-themed fabrics in blues and yellows I'd like to use. Love those "wonky" blocks!

Deborah said...

Julie, I have never tried anything wonky. This has inspired me to do so. I have some Michael Miller fabric with baby buggies, etc. and all things baby on it with the coordinating fabrics that I might try for this block!

Cecilia said...

I really like the option you showed with Vanessa's gradation fabric. I would like to try that. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.

Jen B said...

I would fussy cut an I-spy quilt using a variety of fabrics.

Deb said...

Well, i have some leftover Leceien Flower Sugar fabric that's dying to be used. I'd love to win a copy of the book.

Unknown said...

I would love to make a beach quilt with the Lucy's Crab Shack line by Sweetwater. These wonky blocks would be perfect for a fun beachy quilt!

Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!

My email is shelley graninger at yahoo dot com.

LizA. said...

You had me as soon as I saw the ombré version.

Margaret said...

this is a very cute block. I have some fairy fabric that would make a nice block for a little girl and one with tractors for a little boy. I think I also have some Buz Lightyear. that would look great.

Barb66 said...

Love your block. I would use valorie wells cocoon in sapphire with cordinating solids.
barbsmets@gmail.com

Anda W said...

I would use Apple of MY Eye for thies wonky block. awolk at rogers dot com

Patty said...

I would love to use this pattern in batiks. I have a lot of fabrics and like this pattern. I think it would show off the batiks.

Brenda said...

I think I would make this block with some wonky flower fabric that I have (sorry I don't know the name of the fabric line).

Whitney M said...

Kate Spain's Joy fabric line!

Doris Rice, The Quilting Queen said...

I would use a "Texas" or Americana Themed fabric to make the wonky square in a square. I like the paper pieced method. dorisquiltingqueen@yahoo.com

Donna Joy said...

I'd try to find something with bugs or butterflies to use in the centre , to make a kids quilt.

Cherie said...

Love the block! I would do all scrappy blocks:-)

Wilma said...

I would use Roses, fussy-cut for the center, surrounded by coordinated blenders.

Helen Bazinet said...

I would use the Riobot Factory as I have 4 Great Grandsons ages 3 to 6. Its something I'm going to be working on soon!

Judith said...

I think that Kona solids would work well with such a strong graphic design.

Carol said...

I would use Rescue 911 by Northcott.

Donna said...

Cute block and great for fussy cutting! I would use a football player or perhaps baseball or soccer, and make a quilt for a young grandson.

WeedyMama said...

I would use just the fabric you have used. I know two little boys that would be fighting over who got this quilt, so it would be double trouble.

Janet said...

I think this would be fun in Ghastlie fabric! I need a Halloween quilt. Thanks for a chance to win.

pricillaprecise said...

Oh - I'd certainly use the Ombre line or other solids - the wonkiness really shows up in plain colours, doesn't it? Margaret

Pat V. said...

I would try this block using A Stitch in Color. In fact, I could see a whole quilt in this line using your block!

Sandra said...

I like tone on tones so I would probably chose the dimples from Andover.

niveas said...

Thank you so much for the chance to get a copy of that fabulous magazine! I'd like to try your block in some batik fabrics because I think it could help to create a fabulous colorful quilt!

LeAnne said...

Lorax fabric would be great for that block.

Jacqueline said...

The Ghastlies for me..

Thanks for a chance

Kira said...

I would use Sugar and Spice by Quilted Fish. Kate Spain's Flurry from last year would be fun too.

Erin @ MakeitSew said...

Thanks for the giveaway! I would love to make this block with Vanessa's new ombre fabrics, that would look so great!

Quilter Kathy said...

I have lots of specialty/eye spy kinds of fabrics that I'd love to use and this block would be perfect!

Rachell said...

hi! so cute! it's a cute, funky fussy cut for cute prints! My toddler is in love with dinosaurs and trains, so I would pick dinosaur prints (probably the Andover line) and Thomas and Friends or Chuggington prints. For my other boy, Disney Cars prints and lots of red !
Thanks so much!
reillyr2@hotmail.com

Wendy said...

I think I'd fussy cut the centres from Alphabet Soup, that would be a really cute quilt!

Wendy said...

I think I'd fussy cut the centres from Alphabet Soup, that would be a really cute quilt!

Nancy said...

I think I'd have to copy you and use the same robot fabric that you chose! I haven't seen that fabric before, and it's absolutely perfect for the block you designed! Thank you for the chance at this giveaway!

Jodi - usairdoll said...

I love your wonky block. I didn't even think about it being paper pieced but I guess that's a good idea if you want your wonky blocks to be uniform. I'm not sure what fabric I'd use but anything to be highlighted would be great. I love the robot fabric for my 18 month old grandson and maybe some Ghastlies or Modern Vintage for me.

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

usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

Nancy Sue said...

Congrats on a great block! I am in love with robots, but even more so is my 4 yr old little guy. I might try this block using the theme of one of the Disney interludes that he used to watch. Mickey and Manny and anyone with at least 2 legs would have this toodles big ol' head/body and they would sing something like stripes, plaids, or polka dots, which one will they choose to wear today. I could have each border piece be plaid, a stripe and a polkadot, with a fussy cut character in the middle. It would be gaudy...but fun gaudy!

Deb said...

I would use Outfoxed by Lizzy House.

Linda H said...

What a fun block. I'd like to try it with some beautiful Bali batiks in my fav colors- blues, greens, purples, etc...
Thanks for the chance to win an issue.

Heather @ Quilts Actually said...

I think this would be cute with going coastal and coordinating solids.

hueisei said...

I will use polka dots fabrics from my stash!

Alwayskeptintap said...

I would make it in batiks, I'm sure it would be pretty!
Congrats on your block and thx for sharing! Cathy

Esch House Quilts said...

Love your ombre idea so I would probably use Kona solids.

Kathleen said...

What great blocks...I would make it in bright solids..teal and coral...thanks for the giveaway...

Quilter In Paradise said...

Great block and just great for those kid fabrics I have lots of!

Alwayskeptintap said...

I'd use batiks!

Shirley in Canada said...

I would use my scraps and hope that I have something workable like the robots in there!!

Lisa E said...

I think I would keep it simple and use Kona solids.

Peach Rainbow said...

I love the ombre version (btw, thanks for introducing it :) )

Josie McRazie said...

How amazing would this be with Ghastlies fabric!! Fussy cut centers!! But I am looking forward to the Nightshade fabric coming out and that, too has great fabric for a fussy cut center!!! :)

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