#1. This might make an interesting border idea . . .
Be sure to follow the rest of the block tour. There are giveaways and lots of talented designers that will posting this week about their block designs.
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I was excited to be selected for the latest issue of Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks. They are hosting a blog tour this week and I am on the first stop. So welcome everyone! The issue hits newsstands May 3, or you can purchase right now as a print or digital issue in the Quiltmaker's shop. You will find instructions for 100 original and very unique blocks. My block, called Girl's Best Friend, block #1219, is a take on deconstructing a diamond. I used some of Tula Pink's collection, True Colors because I had been looking for an excuse to play with them. I really like the eclectic feel of this collection. Part of the fun that I had with this block was playing with pattern designs. I am self taught in Photoshop, so, I am always looking for opportunities to get a little more familiar with the program. So, after using it to crop my block photo, I thought I would just play with some repeats, flipping, rotating and moving around. I think this block has a lot of possibilities. #1. This might make an interesting border idea . . . #2. Or as a horizontal band across the width of the quilt. #3. I love the zig zag effect in the center of this setting . . . #4. And this last one looks like layers upon layers of diamonds. What do you think? It 's kind of fun to just build a virtual quilt once in a while, just to get the inspiration flowing.
Be sure to follow the rest of the block tour. There are giveaways and lots of talented designers that will posting this week about their block designs.
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Shari
5/2/2016 03:16:27 am
This geometric could easily be used in SW quilts. Thanks for the idea.
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Kathryn
5/2/2016 03:36:19 am
Cool block! Love seeing your different layout ideas!
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Cyndy Knapp
5/2/2016 04:30:25 am
I love your block. I'm not surprised that they put you first to kick start the blog hop. What a stunner!
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Jocelyn
5/2/2016 05:13:07 am
Your block is amazing. Great job!
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Diane Bowron
5/2/2016 05:46:05 am
Very pretty and unusual block.
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Dana Gaffney
5/2/2016 05:46:36 am
Beautiful, I love the zig zag layout, but that last one of layers of diamonds is gorgeous. Thanks.
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Lori Smanski
5/2/2016 06:15:25 am
ohh your block is wonderful. I love the variations it can make. The movement is sooo cool. Congratulations.
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Nancy
5/2/2016 06:47:01 am
What a versatile block!!!! Congratulations on your block being selected.
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michele breault
5/2/2016 06:48:27 am
I love the fuzzy cut center diamond. Wonderful use of that fabric. Thanks for sharing all the possibilities
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Cecilia
5/2/2016 06:49:20 am
Great block! I like the last layout you posted of the layers of diamonds.
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Kathie L
5/2/2016 07:29:45 am
Love the versatility.
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Carol Nelms
5/2/2016 08:05:57 am
Very cool block, thanks for sharing!
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Quilting Tangent
5/2/2016 08:10:29 am
I like that your block can form different designs in a quilt.
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Janet T
5/2/2016 08:11:26 am
I love what you did with the center blocks. I have some fabrics that would work well in the centers, and will definitely try your pattern!
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Susan G
5/2/2016 08:20:20 am
All the great layout ideas are a super bonus, thanks!
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Jamie Todhunter
5/2/2016 08:37:39 am
Thank you for sharing your block with us. I like how it looks in the last layout design.
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Diane Oakes
5/2/2016 09:08:40 am
Love your block and the many options for layout. Very cool!! Thanks for sharing.
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Sandra Timmons
5/2/2016 09:13:02 am
I really love your block. This is just amazing. Thank you for being a part of the QM's 100 Blocks and sharing your creative block design with all of us. Your different layouts really help us to decide what our options are with this block.
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Donna W
5/2/2016 09:22:15 am
Love your block and the secondary pattern is so intriguing.
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Rhonda D in KY
5/2/2016 09:24:46 am
Your design is a fun one and can be used in many ways.
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Elizabeth McDonald
5/2/2016 09:28:50 am
I like your block -- plenty of different ways to use it, too!
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Jackie Hughes
5/2/2016 09:35:22 am
I love blocks that can be arranged to make more than one pattern. Yours is wonderful!
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Jill Hicks
5/2/2016 09:44:29 am
Very fun block. Thanks for sharing your talent.
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Karen Martin
5/2/2016 10:08:48 am
Fun block--I like that it can be used in so many different ways!
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Jennifer
5/2/2016 10:19:52 am
I think the color options for your block could be far reaching, the more you twist and turn it makes awesome possibilities.
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Wanda
5/2/2016 11:20:27 am
I like your block and the many ways there are to use it. Especially like the border idea. Thanks for sharing your block.
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Debbie Rhodes
5/2/2016 11:37:18 am
love this... I can really see using it for a border...
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Donna
5/2/2016 11:38:57 am
Wow, a block with so many design possibilities
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Allison CB
5/2/2016 12:09:41 pm
Great block!!
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Darlene B
5/2/2016 12:28:30 pm
Very interesting block and lots of layout possibilities!
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Beth T.
5/2/2016 12:42:54 pm
I love seeing all the possibilities--thanks for sharing with us!
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Terri
5/2/2016 01:12:54 pm
Congratulations on being selected for this issue! Thanks for sharing the various layouts - very inspirational!
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marta manole
5/2/2016 01:48:52 pm
this blog hop looks very promising because it started with such a fabulous block..like it all the way...thank you...marta
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Jerusha Fields
5/2/2016 02:36:27 pm
I like no. 4, all of the diamonds!
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Lisa Marie
5/2/2016 03:55:16 pm
Love the look of your block and also the variety of layouts! This is always such a great magazine.
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Melody Lutz
5/2/2016 04:00:44 pm
So many possibilities, really nice block. Congratulations on being published in our beloved QM!
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Rosalind Gutierrez
5/2/2016 04:11:54 pm
Great use of Tula Pink Fabric and I like the blocks done in the layers of diamonds quilt.
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Mary D
5/2/2016 04:19:27 pm
I like this effect of this block for the layout for the border print and the layers of diamond look. The secondary pattern is awesome and so are the Tula Pink fabrics.
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lee
5/2/2016 04:40:20 pm
A great block! Congrats!!
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5/2/2016 04:49:03 pm
I like secondary patterns. And I like diamonds. You can do all sorts of fun fabrics with this one!
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Susan Salo
5/2/2016 04:55:51 pm
The Tula Pink colors were perfect for this block!
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Loriann Fish
5/2/2016 05:26:10 pm
I really like your #2 setting. Very striking and unique.
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Sandi
5/2/2016 05:38:14 pm
Interesting block! You are right as it can be used in different ways and all of them have a wonderful effect.
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Kris S
5/2/2016 06:08:44 pm
I like the border idea.
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Bonnie
5/2/2016 06:49:07 pm
Congratulations on your winning block! Great layouts. Thanks for sharing.
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Kathy
5/2/2016 07:02:34 pm
Looks like such a versatile block. I really like the border idea.
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NancyB from Many LA
5/2/2016 07:23:37 pm
I love #3- it looks 3-dimensional!
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Pat Dillard
5/2/2016 07:33:01 pm
I love your block and your choice of colors in Mali g it.
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Diane S
5/2/2016 07:34:22 pm
Log Cabin is one of my favorite blocks. One simple block, so many possibilities. Your block makes me think diamond log cabin, with a twist. I love it!
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Chris
5/2/2016 07:43:28 pm
I love the block and the fabric choice. Great colors.
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JoyceLM
5/2/2016 08:08:58 pm
Great block. Thanks for sharing.
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Judy Valentino
5/2/2016 09:02:51 pm
Very interesting block, I like all the different settings. Thanks for posting.
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Gunda
5/3/2016 04:45:57 am
This block has soooo much potencial, love it
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Brenda E.
5/3/2016 06:22:37 am
Diamonds are a girls best friend!
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Diane Paul
5/3/2016 09:32:32 am
Love the fox. Would love to see a quilt with lots of critters like this one.
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kathy pfaltzgraff
5/3/2016 09:56:24 am
Your "Give Me Liberty" quilt is outstanding and thanks for the story also. I could see the this block being used as a "border" treatment. Kathy in Colo
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Summer
5/3/2016 10:05:05 am
You designed my favorite block of the blog tour today! I love the possibilities, and I think it'd make a great improv block, too!
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5/3/2016 11:17:58 am
Wow love it tytyty for sharing..... happyness04431@yahoo.com
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usairdoll
5/3/2016 12:43:56 pm
What a neat block! Makes a great looking quilt!
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Tracine Charest
5/3/2016 01:48:31 pm
I really like the horizontal band look. really wonderful design
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Judy
5/3/2016 04:01:13 pm
Great block, I see lots of possibilities with this one.
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Debbie {ShadowsoftheBlueRidge.blogspot.com}
5/3/2016 05:24:21 pm
Such a fun block with so many possibilities! Great for playing with color placement, too! I'm having fun reading everyone's blog posts. My block, Flowers for the Cabin, is also in the Vol. 13 issue.
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Nancysue
5/4/2016 06:24:04 am
A great block design to use virtual quilt tryouts! I love the different layouts! It's messing with my mind! LOL! Congrats!
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Tina Jeo
5/4/2016 08:39:18 am
love the layouts, very versatile
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Margaret Andrews
5/4/2016 12:18:38 pm
What a beautiful block! Love the one that would make a good border. Have a quilt just needing that extra touch. Thanks for Sharing.
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NANCY TANNER
5/5/2016 04:53:45 am
love your block!
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Debbie P
5/5/2016 07:25:05 am
Nice block!! Thanks for showing the different layout options - great options!
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Lisa Estrada
5/5/2016 04:40:25 pm
Wow, cool-looking block!
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Jane Vines
5/5/2016 07:29:19 pm
Love this modern block.
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Barbara Young
5/9/2016 05:22:27 pm
I love it when the blocks can be used in more than 1 way - making them more versatile. Thanks for a great block.
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