Hope you'll have the time to visit and comment so I have a chance to give away some copies of the magazine. The magazine is chock full of amazing blocks - they get better with each issue!
Here's my block, Tulip Flurry(page 19, #904), inspired by my love of tulips and a trip to The Netherlands in 2013, took a while to percolate. I used raw edge applique with a collection of batiks and Misty Fuse for the fusible. Such a great product... love that it doesn't change the hand of the fabric yet holds all those little bits nice and secure while they're stitched down.
I design exclusively in EQ7, (even teach EQ7 all over the place and design for Quilting Treasures) such a great and powerful program.
So, besides the quilt on page 14 of the magazine (notice the little tulips in the corners), here's a glimpse of some other quilt designs I popped Tulip Flurry into. As there was a time crunch getting the quilt to QM, the applique vine went by the wayside but I do like the way it repeats the tulips and greenery out to the border.
This one is sans applique, but still very pretty. I would be fun to choose the strata fabrics for the corners - now, that could use up some scraps.And who doesn't love a scrap quilt - so much to explore and such vibrancy and movement!
And lastly, I create a label for the quilt using the quilt design in EQ, how much more custom can you get? - yes, I am a bit obsessive.
I did get so inspired seeing all the varieties of tulips at Keukenhof in The Netherlands, here are some pictures for you to enjoy!
Hope you've enjoyed visiting my blog, I'm always posting pictures of my customer quilts as well as what I'm up to in my own designs, so check back in again.
Enjoy the Blog Tour!
What a nice block .I Like tulips. I Like springtime. You did a great job tot design a block Like this. Thanks
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog, hope you'll check in regularly!
DeleteYour block is so pretty. I think it would great for a table centerpiece if the flowers were appliqued on a round background fabric. -- soparkaveataoldotcom
ReplyDeleteThat a great idea - then a little tulip vine around the perimeter!
DeleteLovely tulip block! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAlways love seeing flowers of any kind, but tulips have got to be a favorite, bought a "finger vase" for them too which really makes them look spectacular!
DeleteWow, very nice. I love tulips.
ReplyDeleteYour block is gorgeous! Love how you framed it and made a matching label too! Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteIt's so easy to make a matching label in EQ7, basically just a tiny version of the quilt printed onto fabric.. easy peasey.
DeleteGreat block! Love the tulips!
ReplyDeleteThanks! Tulips must be universally loved.
DeleteWhat a nice block and quilt layout! I have used the Misty Fuse with great success, too, and I love batiks!
ReplyDeleteOnce you get the hang on Misty Fuse it's hard to go back to the others - can't even tell it's in there.
DeleteI love your block and tulips are my favorite as well.
ReplyDeleteThanks, never enough flowers in a day!
DeleteMy late MIL would have flipped over your block. She used to love to visit the tulip fields in Skagit Valley, WA. Sure she would have loved to go to Holland too.
ReplyDeleteYour block reminds me of an antique block, Think it is Windblown Tulips. Appreciate seeing it set into a quilt. Lovely
The tulip fields weren't quite at peak when we were there - colder than usual winter - but the daffodils and hyacinths were filling the fields with color.
DeleteLove the bright colors and the flower photos. Tulips are one of my favorite flowers. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteLove light aqua as a background for jewel tones - they make each other sparkle!
DeleteLove the motion! Thanks for pics of the tulips too :) congrats on being in the 100!
ReplyDeleteQuilts that have motion intrique me, it's a quality in a block that I seek when I'm designing.
Deletei can see why you were inspired by the tulip pictures...they are gorgeous....and your block is beautiful too! reminiscent of the 30s quilt updated and improved....and hello from a fellow new englander! thanks for participating
ReplyDeleteHi fellow New Englander - where are you? So glad to see the sunshine today, yesterday was just way too dreary. Thanks for visiting my blog.
DeleteSuch a versatile applique - and tulips - a favorite of mine. Love, Love Love it!
ReplyDeleteJust honing my machine applique skills and very pleased with the way this one came out. Glad you like it!
DeleteLove the block, love the colors, love the very cool label;-)
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my blog!
DeleteGorgeous Tulip quilt and pictures are equally beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThanks, glad you enjoy them and thanks for visiting my blog!
DeleteCongrats, thanks for sharing. Your block is fabulous. I love the motion it shows.
ReplyDeleteAlways drawn to quilts and blocks that have motion and things to explore. Thanks for visiting my blog!
DeleteGreat block congratulations on making the book.
ReplyDeleteThank you - fun to have you on my blog!
DeleteAwesome applique.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on having your block published in the Quilt Makers 100 Block Magazine.
Thanks! Doing a lot of practice on machine applique as I'm traditionally a piecer, and loving the detail that applique adds.
DeleteInteresting block. Raw edge fusible is my favorite way to go. Love the colors you used - looks very spring like.
ReplyDeleteLove a light aqua background with jewel tones on top.... and raw edge fusible applique too!
DeleteGreat block! Looks very fun and lively!
ReplyDeleteThanks! And thank you for visiting my blog, hope you'll visit again.
DeleteFabulous block! There are tulip gardens not far from where I live. The owners are from The Netherlands. My son worked for them one summer and I always had a fresh bouquet of tulips during bloom time. Your post spurred a great memory. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful memory! Thanks for visiting my blog, hope you'll come back soon.
DeleteThat is a lovely block and your quilt is beautiful. Thanks for the great flower pics too.
ReplyDeleteThat's only a small amount of the tulip pix I took, DH thought I was being a big obsessive but so enjoy looking at them.
DeleteCongrats on getting your block in the book. It looks great
ReplyDeleteThanks! Always fun to design in EQ7, no end to the possibilities!
DeleteThanks for sharing your love of tulips, great block design.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteI love your tulip block and quilt. It reminds of spring! Thanks for a chance to win.
ReplyDeleteAnd spring can't come soon enough - and it's not even Thanksgiving yet! Thanks for visiting my blog - hope you'll visit again!
DeleteWhat a beautiful block and I love blocks based on our memories and experiences. That would make a beautiful quilt for the spring.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
Now there's a thought, next year is a show year for one of my guilds and haven't decided on a quilt to make yet...hmmmmm.
DeleteThanks for visiting!
Simply stunning.. congrats on your block!
ReplyDeleteThank you! Always enjoy designing in EQ7 - easy and fun. Hope you'll visit my blog again.
DeleteI love how your block swirls! And, wow! The quilt is awesome! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteLOVE motion in a block and thinking of making a full size quilt with this block, maybe even the viney one above.
DeleteLovely! Applique was my first love in quilting...now I like it all!
ReplyDeleteThank you! Working on refining my machine applique - getting a bit better each time.
DeleteYour tulip block is gorgeous - very symetrical.
ReplyDeleteI just love tulips and you have created a block that does have vibrancy as well as movement. Such vibrant colors. Thank you for being a part of QM 100 Blocks, Volume 10 blog tour. This is a magazine to be enjoyed over and over again.
ReplyDeleteSandi Timmons
sandit1@sbcglobal.net
Thank you! Always LOVE designing in EQ7 and such fun to see my work in QM.
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely block! sarah@forrussia.org
ReplyDeleteThanks - hope you'll visit my blog again.
DeleteMy sister in law LOVES tulips and today is her birthday! I think I know what she might get for NEXT year! ;-)
ReplyDeleteGreat idea - it's a pretty easy block especially using Misty Fuse with raw edge applique. Happy Birthday to your sister!
DeleteLove your tulip block and the pictures from your trip. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteThank you - it was a great trip and Keukenhof was the grand finale - what a treat!
DeleteGreat tulips!!! I adore fusible applique and this is gorgeous as the medallion in the quilts you designed.
ReplyDeleteThanks - yes, I do think it enlarged well and gives the center lots of movement.
DeleteI like your block together with the applique it looks stunning!. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my blog - glad you like the applique - still working on my machine applique skills - coming along.
DeleteVery nice block. And your flower pictures are stunning. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteLOVE flowers of just about any kind - Keukenhof was such a stunning setting!
DeleteI like your block Pat - tulips are one of my favourite flowers!
ReplyDeleteThanks - I LOVE tulips too - can you tell?! I was amazed at the varieties - one more glorious than the next.
DeleteHmm - first post didn't appear to work, so I'll try again! Most of the tulip patterns I've seen have them sticking straight up. I really like the unique way you swirled them around!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I love movement in blocks.. and quilts too. Makes them more fun to explore.
DeleteBeautiful block! Love the circular motion and tulips. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteAlways think of tulips blowing in a spring breeze - so movement was on my mind as I designed.
DeleteYour tulip pictures are beautiful! I can see how they have inspired you. I love your block. I love the way it just flows.
ReplyDeleteThanks - flower shapes and their colorations are always so inspiring - nature is amazing!
DeleteLove the freshness of your tulips. Thanks Drhodes9@cox.net
ReplyDeleteThanks, they add a breath of spring ( and it's not even winter yet!)
DeleteI am a tulip lover as well - combinations of yellow and red tulips are my favorite. Your pictures of the Netherlands are just wonderful - I want to go! And I really like your block. Definitely going to make this one.
ReplyDeleteA trip to The Netherlands is a visit to a beautiful country with friendly people - not to mention the flowers everywhere!
DeleteLove the way you have been able to take your inspiration and make it into such a lovely block! Tulips are so gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThanks - inspiration is just everywhere!
DeleteGorgeous block!
ReplyDeleteThanks - I was pleased with the way it came out, love using a light aqua batik with jewel tones - really makes the tulips sparkle.
DeleteBeautiful block and you found the perfect way to frame it!
ReplyDeleteThanks - always fun to play in EQ7 and try different borders and settings with a click of the mouse!
DeleteBeautiful! I also love tulips!
ReplyDeleteThey are such a beautiful part of Spring! Always buy them at the store the minute I see the - especially the red ones!
DeleteI love tulips. Your pictures certainly are a great inspiration for a phenomenal block. The folks who design in EQ7 are making me think about it more and more. Congrats on the publish in such a great magazine.
ReplyDeleteI did draw my own applique in EQ7, tweaking until I got it right with the shape tool. EQ7 is an amazingly powerful program, I teach it all over, tons of fun!
DeleteLove your block it's so happy like spring.
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Germany
Gabi
Glad you enjoy it! Tulips must be beautiful in your country in the spring!
DeleteYour block is beautiful! Can't wait to get this magazine, thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteThe magazine has so many beautiful blocks - you'll enjoy it!
DeleteI really love this block....must be because of my Dutch heritage!
ReplyDeleteCould be - you have tulips in your blood! And the wind in The Netherlands would explain why the block has such movement - LOL!
DeleteYou are so right. Just when you think you have seen all the blocks possible, here comes new and more innovative ones. Love your block and I am fixing to try to learn EQ7 myself.
ReplyDeleteLearning to use EQ7 is so worth. Look for classes near you at the EQ site, they're out there and classes make the learning more fun!
DeleteThe quilt is gorgeous with your block in the center, I love the colors you used.
ReplyDeleteLove having lots of value contrast in my quilts - makes those colors and fabrics really stand out!
DeletePat - your Tulip Flurry is so pretty. I've just started to try applique. I think I need to practice a little more before trying this one. Thanks for sharing your talents with us. Cynthia Knapp cknapp3626@sbcglobal.net
ReplyDeleteI'm still practicing with machine applique too, getting a little better every time and always looking for tips and tricks to get it even better!
DeleteVery, very pretty, congratulations!! i can't enjoy my tulips, the deer eat them. :(
ReplyDeleteSo... you must need a tulip quilt - one that the deer can't wipe out!
DeleteA lovely fresh looking block... it would be a great medallion quilt center!
ReplyDeleteMake sure to look for the medallion quilt of my block in the magazine
DeleteFun block to make and especially to incorporate into the border like you have in one of the quilts. Your trip must have really been inspiring with all those gorgeous flowers!
ReplyDeleteAdding the little tulips to the corners was a last minute inspiration - like to repeat motifs when I have the chance - gives the finished quilt more unity.
Deletebeautiful pictures , it's so cold and grey right now that they brighten the day
ReplyDeleteWe finally have a beautiful, bright day, had the drearies yesterday. Glad my little block brightened your day!
DeleteIt is like a pinwheel of colorful flowers. 24Tangent@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI love blocks (and quilts) with movement, this was has a built in spring breeze!
DeleteBeautiful created block. I have never used E7.
ReplyDeleteEQ7 is amazing - so much fun to design a quilt then play with the colors and other effects, really adds to the design possibilities.
DeleteEQ7 is amazing and I recommend the new tutorial books - they take out the frustration and make learning much more fun!
ReplyDeleteThanks Tina, love to use light aqua to make those jewel tones sparkle and was very pleased with the way the enlarged block created a beautiful quilt.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful blocks! Makes me think of spring. Thank you so much for sharing. SO glad that EQ7 now works on the MAC. No more Windows/Parallels for me. Such freedom is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteA number of students in my classes are now running EQ7 on Mac - so much easier. SO glad they developed the Mac version.
DeleteA lovely block, and what a great remembrance of your trip!
ReplyDeleteStrongest memories of the trip were the flowers and the lovely, friendly Dutch people. Beautiful country!
DeleteLove your tulips. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteThanks, they were fun to design and turn into a quilt.
DeleteThat is a beautiful block. Nice to hear about misty fuse too as I have never tried it. Congratulations on having your block in the magazine.
ReplyDeleteJust follow the directions on the Misty Fuse, I use parchment paper rather than a teflon sheet - works for me! Glad you enjoyed my block.
DeleteFabulous block, love how you used the design in the borders.
ReplyDeleteThat was a last minute addition of tiny tulips - so cute - keep the eye moving around the quilt too!
DeleteTulip Flurry looks like a water flower with its sense of movement. Very beautiful and a nice result from your trip inspiration.
ReplyDeleteThanks! Always finding inspiration in nature!
DeleteInteresting block. Love the movement in it!
ReplyDeleteCan't you just envision tulips blowing in a spring breeze?
DeleteThanks for the tulip tour, and the lively block you designed, Kathy in Colo repzjr at plains dot net
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my blog. I was in CO in Sept - beautiful state!
DeletePat, what a beautiful block. Thank your for showing the different designs for completed quilts. It shows how much that extra border with the vines added to the quilt making it so sophisticated. Your trip to the Netherlands looks like it was in the spring when the bulbs are blooming. Lovely. Rochelle
ReplyDeleteYes, took a river cruise in April, 2013. Glad you liked my extra designs, always fun to play in EQ7 with all the border options.
DeleteBeautiful block Pat! Congratulations and thanks for the chance to win :)
ReplyDeleteDebby E
samtaylorcjsmimi at yahoo dot com
Thanks Debbie! It's a wonderful issue - the variety of blocks is amazing!
DeleteLove the patterns. Maybe I will have to take up appliqué again. Do the patterns lend themselves to needle-turn appliqué?
ReplyDeleteThanks Susan. They could be done in needle turn, but I prefer raw edge with Misty Fuse as a fusible - doesn't change the hand of the fabric.
DeleteVery lovely springy block!
ReplyDeleteThanks - could help us get through the winter!
DeleteFun modern appliqué style. I love the triangular outside border in the appliqué version of your quilt.
ReplyDeleteThanks - I LOVE pieced or detailed borders, they add such much to a quilt!
DeleteSeeing your beautiful tulips makes me think of Spring, and that's no easy feat, since the temperature outside with wind chill is close to 0.
ReplyDeleteIt's way too early for those temps, making me wonder what winter will bring! lv2bquilting2@comcast.net
Thanks - chilly here today too. I figure if winter is starting early, it must be ending early too!
DeleteI am really enjoying the photos that your posted. Love your block
ReplyDeleteI took a tons of pix of tulips - so beautiful and full of inspiration for the next quilt - LOL!
DeleteBeautiful pictures!! and beautiful block!! Love it.
ReplyDeleteThanks - glad you enjoyed them!.
Deletenow I know what to do with those batik leaves and flowers I just had to have!
ReplyDeleteNow that they're aged enough, you can use them!
DeleteVery pretty block and I love the tulips!
ReplyDeleteThanks! Spring flowers are so vibrant against the grayness of winter (around here anyway).
ReplyDeleteAmazing block! Thanks for the giveaway. The blocks are always inspiring.
ReplyDeleteThanks! Hope you win a copy.
DeleteTulip Flurry is very pretty. Lots of movement. I'll have to try MistyFuse one of these days.
ReplyDeleteLove movement in my blocks and quilts - makes them more interesting. Misty Fuse is easy to use, just follow the directions, I use parchment paper instead of the teflon sheets - works for me!
DeleteI love tulips too and yours is very lovely!
ReplyDeleteNature inspires me, too!
ReplyDeleteNature is truly amazing - especially love the color combinations!
DeleteWhat a wonderful block. The tulip pictures from the Netherlands are gorgeous. Congrats on being chosen to be in the magazine.
ReplyDeleteThanks - glad you enjoyed this pictures - it's a beautiful country!
DeleteTulips are usually the first flowers to bloom in our yard each spring. Lovely block!
ReplyDeleteJackiethompson323(at)gmail.com
Thanks - yes, you know spring is truly coming when the bulbs start to pop!
DeleteAlways love tulips. Very beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThank you, glad you enjoyed the block. So much inspiration in the magazine - hope you win a copy!
DeleteVery nice! You cannot go wrong with nature!
ReplyDeleteNo, you surely can't, between the color combinations and all the shapes - amazing!
DeleteBeautiful appliqué block.
ReplyDeleteThank you, I'm challenging myself to include more applique in my work, of the machine version - LOL!
DeleteYour block is lovely and such a welcome sight today - another snowed-in, subzero, freezing rain, perfect for looking at (and making!) lovely quilts day here in southern Idaho! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteBrrrr - not anywhere near that cold here in Rhode Island - don't envy you. But... I bet a lot of quilting goes on in those temps. Glad you enjoyed my block - stay warm.
ReplyDeletevery pretty tulip block...so talented!
ReplyDeleteThanks - LOVE designing in EQ7, such fun
DeleteYour block is so graceful. I love it!
ReplyDeleteThank you, played with the tulip stems quite a bit to get them to look right.
DeleteCongratulations! Your block is very pretty.
ReplyDeleteThank you - hope you're enjoy in the Blog Tour!
DeleteI lived in the Netherlands for 10 months, and love their tulips, real or in quilts!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful country and Keukenhof was amazing - could have spent days there!
DeleteI wish I could applique, as this block is very cool. I love the 1st version of the quilt with all the extra applique in the border. Thanks for sharing your talent and for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI like raw edge applique using Misty Fuse as the fusible, relatively mess free, easy to do and doesn't stiffen the fabric much at all.
DeleteVery pretty! I like the movement of the vines and tulips in the border too.
ReplyDeleteThe vine was an original thought until I got the deadline for the quilt and the vines went by the wayside. May go back and do another one complete with vines!
DeleteThank you for the photos of all the lovely tulips. Your block design is lovely, and it has such great movement. Congratulations on being included in the magazine.
ReplyDeleteswalker287(at)aol(dot)com
Thanks - glad you enjoyed the tulip pix and the block, enjoyed designing it and making the wallhanging.
DeleteI like that the Tulips are whirling around in this block.
ReplyDeleteIn my mind, the more movement, the better. I always think of tulips dancing in the breeze...
DeleteThanks for the fun blog. I like how colorful you quilt is.
ReplyDeleteLove color - working on a color workshop and a color lecture for next year to share my love of color!
DeleteFlowers never are out of style and tulips always bring cheer!
ReplyDeleteThey sure do - especially tulips!
DeleteI love tulips & I love your block! Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteThank you - always have fun designing blocks and quilts in EQ7!
DeleteEven if I never get to the gardens, I can make my own thanks to you. Love the version with the tulip border.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty block.
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Love the Tulips !!
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