“THERE AND BACK AGAIN”
Welcome to all! Once again I’m blessed to have a block in a Quiltmaker 100 Blocks issue, Pg 44. I find this block exciting because it offers so very many different opportunities for different looks with fabric choices. Wow – the possibilities!
I particularly like this black and red sample I made. I named it “Blood Moon” because the early morning after I assembled it, I saw my first actual “blood moon” – quite an amazing sight.
Was recently at Picket Fence Quilts in Wichita, Ks. Lisa, the owner, got out a mirror. I am now so inspired to create a quilt with 4 of these blocks as a center medalion, layout would be on point.
P.S. If you’ve never been on a quilt shop bus tour, put it on your bucket list! Last weekend in April I went with some friends (and new friends) to quilt shops in Kansas, Nebr, Iowa, and Missouri. Had great fun – and oh my – so many beautiful fabrics.
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Great block and the black red version is so beautiful!
Nice block. I only went once. It was exhausting.
Good looking block, and I like the red and black version block best.
Beautiful block! Especially the red/black version. I’ve never been on a quilt bus tour.
Great block! Love seeing what it looks like set together–very cool!
Love your block in batiks!
I love your blood moon block. I would love to see a blood moon, I tend to be sleeping during cool events. (events like meteor showers tend to happen late at night around here and I get up at 6am, so that doesn’t work out well)
Gorgeous block and I could see myself making a quilt using this block! The blood moon block is awesome. I have never seen a blood moon. Thanks for a chance to win a copy of the magazine.
I love the red and black one too. I have a lot of batiks I’ve never cut into but now that I see this block I realize that I don’t have to worry about fussy cutting them. I’m going to start using them.
Love the red and block version. Thanks for sharing and the chance to win.
I love the blood moon as well.
Love the block… we share a name (Johnson is my maiden name) and a City… Picket Fence is one of my quilt shops here..
I love the depth of this block! I’m a red girl, so love the red!
I like the Blood Moon one too, it’s beautiful. What a great idea to use a mirror, I’ve never thought of that, thanks.
I love how the use of color adds depth to your block, that would be gorgeous in a bed quilt. I have never been to a hop, but when we travel, I make sure i know where all the quilt stores are, along the way;)
Debbie
Wonderful block! Congrats!
Blood Moon block is a jaw dropper!
Beautiful block and it looks super joined to the others like it.
I love the 3-D look of the block!
Love you block! Congratulations getting in the magazine!! And I will have to go on a bus tour, sounds like fun.
Love the orange/black version. It has a 3D look to it.
I am one of the Block Testers for this Volume and had the privilege of testing your block. I really love how it works up and creates a secondary design when combined with multiples. Your “Blood Moon” is a WOW! I have the one I created posted on my Blog this morning. Thanks for your beautiful designs. http://mefutch.wordpress.com
Hi quiltmouse! Thanks for your enthusiasm for my designs! Love your version on your blog too!
My favorite is also the red block because of the 3-D effects. I like any 3-D block and one of these days, I’m going to make a 3-D quilt.
Beautiful red block.
Great block and it makes a very interesting secondary pattern.
Congratulations and thanks for the nice block.
I can’t wait to get my hands on a copy of this issue – I’ve been saving my batik pieces, just waiting to find just the right block! Here it is! Thanks for the inspiration!
Fun block–I especially like the Blood Moon version!
I really like your block, both versions.
Fun block. The Blood Moon version is great!
Very interesting block, can’t wait to get the issue to see if this one is pieced or paper-pieced. I really like your medallion idea and could see using a lighter fabric in the bottom inner corner squares so when the blocks go together they make a background for an applique design. So many ideas from these previews!
Vivian – this is a regular pieced block
Love your Blood Moon version! What a coincidence – I’m headed for my first quilt shop bus trip tomorrow! Thanks so much for the chance to win 🙂
Debby E
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Love the red & black block.
Pretty block. I almost went on a shop hop but had to cancel, next time.
My favorite is in the orange…wow and WOW! Just pops.
Your Blood
Blood block is really amazing and would love to see that as a quilt.
Love the 3-dimensionality (is that a word?), especially in the red version.
I love the block!
Your block is amazing in both colorways!
I love seeing blocks made in different colorways.
Nice block, like how it could look 3D.
I agree, Blood Moon is stunning! So dimensional! Your block is very versatile….depending on the fabric placement , there is a different look to the block!
Great block..the black and red really makes it pop.
Yours is a very interesting block. Like your choice of colors. Thanks for Sharing.
LOVE your block! What a difference color placement makes.
Great block. Love how it highlights contrasting colors.
Beautiful block! I love the dimension created by the darker fabric in both blocks.
Great Block! I would love to go on a bus tour!
Like the name for your black and red block–I have been in a quilter’s bus tour to Des Moines and we had a wonderful time!
Such a simple block with a lot of punch with the red and black! Having fun doing the blog hop too.
Wow! Your block does have a lot of variations possible – how fun! I love the Blood Moon version and how it looks 3-d…so cool!
I love the red and black version. Very striking!
Great block. The center star really pops on the red one. Thanks for sharing.
Love your block!
My son (who is 7) is a big fan of your block. He says it reminds him of a rubix cube that is coming apart. I’m a fan for the 3D-ness of your block too.. Putting it on my to do list….
yay-love to inspire everybody!
The Blood Moon version is stunning! What a difference fabric placement makes! Congratulations for making it into the issue!
I particularly like your block in the red and black – that color way makes it look 3 dimensional! I’ve never been on a quilt shop bus tour.
Wow! Love the block.
Love your block, especially the black and red one.
Thanks for the chance to win.
Great Block! Love the colors in both variations. Shop hops are a blast. Just finished one in April and managed to win one of the shop’s daily drawing. Fantastic bunch of goodies!
Congrats! I love the red and black one too.
Really love your block and the red/black is simply gorgeous. Thank you for being a part of the QM 100 Blocks, Volume 11, Blog Tour and giving us the chance to win our own copy of the magazine.
Sandi Timmons
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this is a very pretty block, stunning in red and black
The blood moon version is incredible. The red just jumps right out of the block.
I’ve taken a couple of quilt bus tours. Best part? Someone else driving home at the end of the day when you’re dog tired.
the black & red version is incredibly striking!
Great block … might try in blue and yellow
I am always amazed how different a block will look with another selection of fabrics. Great block.
The red and black is striking! Your block has so many possibilities.
What an amazing block@ Love the colors.
love love love.. and this is on my bucket list.. Planning to do a shop tour with 1 friend while we skip out early on a business trip .. last year we went to 6 shops in Orlando area, this year we’re headed towards Cocoa Beach with 4 or 5 stops 🙂
I love the 3d effect of your block.
I like ‘blood moon’ too, thank you…marta
That would make a fabulous center medallion!
Your block is beautiful
The red and black one is my favorite. I would love to go on a quilt shop bus tour! Thanks.
Your block looks complicated, but it makes a great pattern when repeated in a quilt!
Stars, guiding paths, Lord of the Rings, magic in the air! Love it!
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I don’t think I’d enjoy a quilt shop bus tour–I’m not big on crowds. I really like your block.
I like your red and black quilt block!
Red and black version is very striking
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I like your block! I have never been on a bus tour!
It is amazing how the look of a block changes when you change the fabric. Amazing block.
Your block is very unique, I love how it changes with different fabrics.
Such a fun block! I’ve been on one bus quilt trip, but I didn’t have a friend to go with me whereas everyone else was paired up. If I ever went again, I’d make sure someone was with me!
It is always fun to see how changing the color can effect a pattern. The contrasting colorways that you chose are great!
Great block – I like the 3D effect of the red/black version!
Great block with lots of possibilities!!
I can’t stop looking at that block something about is mesmerizing!
Wow! Your block looks lovely in both colorways. Thank you for joining in with another block. Seeing all these new designs is so fun!
Have never done a bus tour or quilt shop hop….hope to someday 🙂
What beautiful colors on your block!
Love the red and black color choices. And your block looks great. Congrats! kathleendotlutzatcomcastdotnet
Love the blood moon, can’t wait till the magazine is available at my LQS.
Nice block, congrats for being published!
Hi Quiltmouse! Deb Johnson here. Love your block “there and back again” on your blog.
Thanks for your enthusiasm about this block – makes my day for sure!!!