Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Quiltmaker 100 Blocks - Volume 6

If you guessed that mine was the third row down, directly to the right of the text, you were correct!

You might have spied Veranda!

I made this block roughly the same time I made Bejeweled.  I had yo-yos on my mind.  Its called "All Buttoned Up" and I think it would also work well in black and white - like a little tuxedo!




I originally pictured this block running vertically down a lap-sized quilt.  Wouldn't it be cute in a kid's room?  I like it "sans borders".



It really isn't complex to make, and the yo-yos make it perfect to take on a trip.

Now for the giveaway!  I have 2 Quiltmaker 100 Block Volume 6 magazines to give away, and each winner will get to choose three patterns of their choice from my pattern line!  All you need to do is leave me a comment (just one) on this post telling me what size quilt is your favorite to make.  And your favorite to buy patterns for if they are two different things.  (There are those of us who are famous for biting off more than we can chew when we are looking at patterns and books or even fabric... ahem.)  Do you like making lap-quilts, wall hangings, twin sized quilts, etc.?   Please consider becoming a follower if you aren't already and you must leave me a way to contact you should you win.  Deadline is this Friday (the 4th) at midnight.

For more chances to win please visit the other block designers who are participating in the giveaways today, as well as Quiltly Pleasures, Quiltmaker's blog.

Good luck and happy sewing!
Amanda

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At May 3, 2012 at 5:55 PM , Blogger Annie said...

I think my next project (after the started ones, the designed ones, and the "I'm thinking about" ones) will be a lap quilt. What could be nicer than watching TV on a cool evening covered in my own quilt!

 
At May 3, 2012 at 6:08 PM , Blogger scottylover said...

I love to make bed-size quilts, or at least ones that are large enough to snuggle under! The problem I have is getting them quilted! :)

Thanks for the chance to win! I was thinking your block would be cute in black & white!

Sandy A

 
At May 3, 2012 at 6:25 PM , Blogger Anne said...

Mostly lap quilts and wall hangings.

 
At May 3, 2012 at 6:25 PM , Blogger Regina said...

I like generous throws - probably 56x70ish, but I do a lot of "winging it" and don't always follow patterns, so they end up however big they end up. I don't like square quilts so much though. I have a lot of tall people in my family - so my quilts tend to be long.

 
At May 3, 2012 at 6:25 PM , Blogger Diantha said...

Hi,
I like to make lap quilts, because I can quilt them on my machine.

 
At May 3, 2012 at 6:35 PM , Blogger Candace said...

I like making baby quilts best and I love patterns for bed size quilts! Yes, I am a collector of many books and printed patterns. Thanks for a great block :D

 
At May 3, 2012 at 6:36 PM , Blogger Jill said...

I usually make throw and crib size quilts. I need to make queens, but I seldom get them finishes.

 
At May 3, 2012 at 6:37 PM , Blogger Cindi said...

I make mostly large throw size quilts, almost bed size really. When I want something to throw over I want it to go over me. Those tiny ones just don't do it.

 
At May 3, 2012 at 6:42 PM , Blogger Janet said...

Big big quilts. Congrads on the block!~!

 
At May 3, 2012 at 6:46 PM , Blogger Sandi1100 said...

I usually make twin/full size quilts but once I get my UFO's caught up, it will probably be lap quilts.
Thanks for the chance to win. Enjoyed your Blog.

 
At May 3, 2012 at 6:48 PM , Blogger trillium said...

My favorite size to make is the twin-sized quilt. I like to but patterns for wall hangings.

trilliumcreates AT gmail DOT com

 
At May 3, 2012 at 6:48 PM , Blogger Sheryl said...

My favorite size quilt is about 40 x 60, which works for most children to which I donate through Project Linus.

 
At May 3, 2012 at 6:56 PM , Blogger Deborah said...

I like your block! All buttoned up! And I usually make lap sized quilts, extra long, so that when you are lying under a quilt on the couch, your feet are covered. :-)

 
At May 3, 2012 at 6:57 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

This block is sooo cute. I should be making a full sized quilt, but I really lean towards wall hangings, especially seasonal so I can use them as decor.

LizE ehfengman@yahoo.com

 
At May 3, 2012 at 7:00 PM , Blogger Rachelle said...

I'm really liking table runner size at the moment, it's easier to learn FMQ on something that small.

 
At May 3, 2012 at 7:04 PM , Blogger Cecilia said...

I like to make bed size quilts mostly. Thanks for the chance towin a copy of the magazine.

 
At May 3, 2012 at 7:10 PM , Blogger Deb said...

I'm a follower, and I love your block and would love to win the book! I like to make wall-hanging size quilts, lap quilts, etc....more on the smaller side rather than struggling with a large queen thru my machine.

 
At May 3, 2012 at 7:15 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Baby quilts, I make lots of them.
Thanks for the chance to win. And congrats on your happy block

mhinders@myclearwave.net

 
At May 3, 2012 at 7:26 PM , Blogger LJ said...

I see from the comments that most everyone likes lap-sized quilts and I agree. It's similar to a "real" quilt but small enough that the project isn't too intimidating.

 
At May 3, 2012 at 7:37 PM , Blogger Anda W said...

I love making full sized quilts for my bed! awolk at rogers dot com

 
At May 3, 2012 at 7:50 PM , Blogger Brenda said...

I like making wall size quilts but have made some twin size quilts too. I buy pattern in all sizes.

 
At May 3, 2012 at 8:01 PM , Blogger Doris Rice, The Quilting Queen said...

I almost always make "bed size" quilts, which in my case is queen size. I will buy a pattern any size and then add my own twist to it to make it larger.
dorisquiltingqueen@yahoo.com

 
At May 3, 2012 at 8:14 PM , Blogger Wilma said...

I usually make queen-sized bed quilts. Your quilt is really interesting and looks like it would be fun to make.

 
At May 3, 2012 at 8:16 PM , Blogger CJ said...

I like to make bed sized or large throws. This year I have made lots of baby quilts though. Congratulations on being a cover-girl!

 
At May 3, 2012 at 8:18 PM , Blogger Cherie said...

Such a cool block! My next project is a sofa quilt for my own family.

 
At May 3, 2012 at 8:18 PM , Blogger Donna Joy said...

Oh I have mostly been making bed size quilts, but I'd like to make some ap size ones to take camping.

 
At May 3, 2012 at 9:40 PM , Blogger Donna said...

That block is as cute as can be with the yo yos. I make all sized quilts, but my favorite is lap sized, mostly because they make for easier quilting than big bed-sized quilts.

 
At May 3, 2012 at 10:09 PM , Blogger WeedyMama said...

My favorite size? One that doesn't run off my design wall, which is three doors hinged together. So that means if it is much more than 72" high, it is sprawling on the floor. I do my own quilting, so anything bigger than that is difficult to work on for quilting. Patterns, I buy all sizes. Doesn't stop me.

 
At May 3, 2012 at 10:25 PM , Blogger Janet said...

Twin size is my favourite because I can easily quilt them on my machine. Thanks for a chance to win the magazine. And I love your block!

 
At May 3, 2012 at 11:08 PM , Blogger pricillaprecise said...

Sizes I make are mostly baby, or lap size - both manageable to quilt. I love the layout you've done for your block - I can't always "see" the extended pattern(s) for single blocks in my mind, and need the prompt. Yours is certainly one I'm putting on my list. Thankyou. Margaret

 
At May 3, 2012 at 11:18 PM , Anonymous Wendy said...

Love to make either lap or wall quilts. It depends on how the fabric or pattern inspires me!

 
At May 3, 2012 at 11:27 PM , Blogger annerd said...

I love your block! A really big size block would make a great side of a handbag :-)

I love to make wall hangings, because they are easy to handle when it comes to quilting. With my new embroidery machine, I must say that my favourite bought patterns lately are In-the-hoop projects.

Thanks!

 
At May 3, 2012 at 11:56 PM , Blogger Sandra said...

I usually make queen size quilts, but look for patterns that have directions for various sizes.

 
At May 4, 2012 at 12:40 AM , Blogger wanda said...

I love making baby quilts and laptops so I can do freemotion quilting but love to do king and queen but I have to send them out.

 
At May 4, 2012 at 3:57 AM , Blogger Shelley said...

my Favorite size to make is Queen size but I won't buy a pattern unless it has all the size options available just in case I want to make it again in a different size:)

 
At May 4, 2012 at 5:07 AM , Blogger LeAnne said...

I like to make lap quilts and wall hangings. I usually buy patterns for lap quilts.

 
At May 4, 2012 at 5:09 AM , Blogger LeAnne said...

I usually make lap quilts and wall hangings. If I'm buying a pattern, I want it to be a lap or bigger.

 
At May 4, 2012 at 5:29 AM , Blogger Jacqueline said...

Very creative block. Thanks for sharing.

 
At May 4, 2012 at 6:00 AM , Blogger Barb Neiwert said...

My favorite size is a lap quilt. My very first quilt I ever attempted was a king-sized quilt for our bed. What a mistake! It still is sitting in the closet....talk about biting off more than I could chew! Just signed up for your blog - it looks great!

 
At May 4, 2012 at 6:02 AM , Anonymous giwehner@aol.com said...

I love your block! It is a must-make for me. I usually make quilts in the lap-twin range, but I get patterns for all sizes (and adjust as needed!).

 
At May 4, 2012 at 8:47 AM , Blogger pricillaprecise said...

I make baby or lap size - quick to make and easy to quilt. I generally buy magazines with patterns in them, and then adapt them to the size I need. Margaret

 
At May 4, 2012 at 8:50 AM , Blogger pricillaprecise said...

Jeepers - see I've made a previous comment - but this Post A Comment window kept popping up, so I thought I hadn't, and made the second one. Oops! Margaret

 
At May 4, 2012 at 9:20 AM , Blogger Sandie @ crazy'boutquilts said...

Love your block and patterns! I like making big quilts~ 80 x 80 or bigger, but i seem to buy more wall hanging patterns than I will ever use! Thanks for the fun!

 
At May 4, 2012 at 9:23 AM , Blogger Kd Brown said...

I like to make cuddly lapsized quilts to snuggle under and for the kids. I love patterns that include instructions for all of the different sizes however. Wow, Amanda, you are giving away Volume 6 magazines? This is only the Volume 5 blog hop! You are good, girl. Thanks for the fun! :)

 
At May 4, 2012 at 10:20 AM , Blogger Rachell said...

So far, my favorite size is crib-sized, 44x60. Okay, it's mostly because that's the most plentiful size I've done so far (my own kids and friends' kids. And it's still manageable quilting it with my small Bernina. That's 12, 12" blocks, 3x4, with 2" sashings all the way around. But, I'm in the middle of piecing a king-sized quilt for my king-sized bed!
Thanks for your cute girly patterns and a chance to win! I'm just getting into the Craftsy scene, and I've signed up for a class (hint: big projects on small machines!)

 
At May 4, 2012 at 11:18 AM , Blogger Nancy said...

I like to make lap sized quilts because I don't have to send them out to be quilted. Thanks for the great giveaway!

 
At May 4, 2012 at 12:26 PM , Blogger Nancy Sue said...

I usually aim for the twin. In the past, I only sewed lap sized, but after making my first twin, we prefer the larger size when sitting on the couch, especially when the 4 yr old is taking over the popcorn AND the covers! And if I have a lap quilt all to myself I have a tendency to fall asleep. I need so share the twin so those sharp elbows flying around keep me awake!

 
At May 4, 2012 at 12:29 PM , Blogger Deb said...

Love this block. I tend to make lap quilts as I love snuggling in front of the TV under a quilt.

 
At May 4, 2012 at 12:41 PM , Blogger Crystal said...

In my limited experience as a newcomer to quilting, crib-sized quilts have provided most of my experience. I think I'd like to try a lap quilt with more detail next. Thanks for sharing your giveaway!

 
At May 4, 2012 at 12:47 PM , Blogger Linda H said...

I make quilts of all sizes, but my favs are Miniatures- with blocks 2" or less. Just call me crazy...
Thanks for the chance to win an issue...

 
At May 4, 2012 at 5:28 PM , Blogger Pat V. said...

My favorite size quilt is a large lap for snuggling. But I buy patterns for all shapes and sizes of quilts!

 
At May 4, 2012 at 7:03 PM , Blogger Jodi - usairdoll said...

Love your block Amanda. Congratulations on having your block included in this year's Vol. 5. I really love making all different sizes. I'm doing the civil war BOM, General's Wives right now and it's going to be a king. Really depends on who or why Im making something. My Mom loves tablerunners and I think I've made her one for every season and holiday there is.

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

usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

 
At May 4, 2012 at 8:07 PM , Blogger carolann said...

I like to make lap quilts and frequently make them a bit larger than the pattern instructions. My favorite thing about the process is giving them away and hoping the recipients will be happy with them. carolann427@aol.com

 
At May 4, 2012 at 8:09 PM , Blogger Shirley in Canada said...

Great block for a strip quilt! Thank you!

 
At May 4, 2012 at 8:09 PM , Blogger Lisa E said...

Definitely lap size quilts. Thanks!

 
At May 4, 2012 at 9:00 PM , Blogger bets said...

My favorite is lap quilts! Just made 3 Xmas lap quilts for 3 very special grandchildren! Love your yo- yo block!

 
At May 4, 2012 at 9:48 PM , Anonymous Laura G said...

I like to make quilts that are queen sized or at least 80 inches since all the guys in my family are over 6 feet tall and like to tuck the quilt under their feet.

 
At May 4, 2012 at 11:28 PM , Blogger Peach Rainbow said...

your block is so sweet!
I like to make baby quilts :)

 
At May 5, 2012 at 1:42 AM , Blogger hueisei said...

Baby size quilt! I'm still new to quilting and wanted to start with the easiest first.

 
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If you guessed that mine was the third row down, directly to the right of the text, you were correct!

You might have spied Veranda!

I made this block roughly the same time I made Bejeweled.  I had yo-yos on my mind.  Its called "All Buttoned Up" and I think it would also work well in black and white - like a little tuxedo!




I originally pictured this block running vertically down a lap-sized quilt.  Wouldn't it be cute in a kid's room?  I like it "sans borders".



It really isn't complex to make, and the yo-yos make it perfect to take on a trip.

Now for the giveaway!  I have 2 Quiltmaker 100 Block Volume 6 magazines to give away, and each winner will get to choose three patterns of their choice from my pattern line!  All you need to do is leave me a comment (just one) on this post telling me what size quilt is your favorite to make.  And your favorite to buy patterns for if they are two different things.  (There are those of us who are famous for biting off more than we can chew when we are looking at patterns and books or even fabric... ahem.)  Do you like making lap-quilts, wall hangings, twin sized quilts, etc.?   Please consider becoming a follower if you aren't already and you must leave me a way to contact you should you win.  Deadline is this Friday (the 4th) at midnight.

For more chances to win please visit the other block designers who are participating in the giveaways today, as well as Quiltly Pleasures, Quiltmaker's blog.

Good luck and happy sewing!
Amanda
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