Monday, April 28, 2014

Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks Volume 9

Announcement: The winner of the fat quarter bundle and magazine over here is Amy DeCesare and the winner over on my instagram account is crazyquiltlena. Congratulations, ladies! Send me your snail mail addresses and I'll get them out to you. Thanks to everyone for the helpful comments - you've given me so many ideas!

It is Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks time again and today is my day blog about my block and have a giveaway!

Can you guess the inspiration for my block? It kind of knocks you over the head, doesn't it? It is my fabric line, "Topiary" for Blend Fabrics, which, in turn, is inspired by the gardens of the South. (I'd show you a picture of my garden, but I have whatever is opposite of a green thumb, so that's no fun...)

I wanted to do a simple-to-sew appliqué block so I chose one of the trees I drew for this line and enlarged it quite a bit, then added borders and corners so that it would create a diamond pattern when joined with its neighbors.

So... onto the giveaway. Quiltmaker is giving a copy of the magazine to one of you and I'm throwing in a fat quarter bundle of Topiary! To enter, leave me a comment letting me know what colors you'd most like to see in a quilt collection for a boy. (I know this is off-topic considering the style of the fabric in this block... but I'm curious.) And I'll also be picking an additional winner from my instagram followers so if you don't follow me there already please consider it. (My user name over there is amandamurphydesign.) The deadline to enter is this Friday, May 2nd, at midnight.

They have lots of other great prizes over on the Quiltmaker blog so make sure to stop by! (Including a grand prize at the end of the week that has both my books, as well as all sorts of other goodies!)

Happy sewing.

Labels: 100 Blocks, Blend Fabrics, giveaway, Quiltmaker, Topiary

323 Comments:

At April 29, 2014 at 4:46 PM , Bloomer's Buzzings said...: I like bright colors like blue, orange, green, yellow or a sport's team colors. Thanks so much for the giveaway.
At April 29, 2014 at 4:49 PM , Peggy said...: Love your new fabric. I like blue, lime green and white for boy quilts.
At April 29, 2014 at 4:51 PM , Barbara said...: I am tired of blue for boys all the time, although blue in with the other two primary colors would be okay.
At April 29, 2014 at 5:00 PM , Shar said...: I am making a boy quilt right now and it has brown, yellow, turquoise.
At April 29, 2014 at 5:04 PM , Helen L said...: Cute block and love the fabric: congrats on getting into the magazine!! :-) And I don't have boys, but my hubby likes red and black, and I just made a quilt for a nephew and I used oranges, blues, greens, and yellows.
At April 29, 2014 at 5:11 PM , JANET said...: I use browns, navy, black, blues, neutrals or black with multicolor splashes.
At April 29, 2014 at 5:15 PM , Lee said...: Navy blue and lime green!
At April 29, 2014 at 5:23 PM , Beth said...: Beautiful fabric line! Our non-profit quilt group likes to make non-gender specific quilts, so they can be given to any child. But when I made quilts for my grandsons, I used shades of blue, orange, green and tan.
At April 29, 2014 at 5:23 PM , MargaretH said...: My Grandsons love blues and greens
At April 29, 2014 at 5:28 PM , Andee said...: Very cute! Love that fabric too!
At April 29, 2014 at 5:33 PM , Unknown said...: For a young boy, I would like more intense blue, yellow and green. For an older boy (i.e. preteen/ teen) I like red and black or blue and orange.
At April 29, 2014 at 5:34 PM , Wanda said...: What a fun block!! I'd have to have some red in the quilt -- boys love brights!
Thanks for the chance.
wanda
At April 29, 2014 at 5:46 PM , Anonymous said...: I love the colors of Topiary!!!

For a boy, I'd like to see a print of "boy" things like racecars in reds and blues, or heavy equipment (dump trucks, backhoes, etc ) in yellows maybe on red and blue backgrounds. I think of boy colors as bright bold colors.
At April 29, 2014 at 5:46 PM , Anonymous said...: I love the colors of Topiary!!!

For a boy, I'd like to see a print of "boy" things like racecars in reds and blues, or heavy equipment (dump trucks, backhoes, etc ) in yellows maybe on red and blue backgrounds. I think of boy colors as bright bold colors.
At April 29, 2014 at 5:47 PM , Thim3 said...: Cute block. I like reds,blues, and yellows for a boys quilt.
thim3@hotmail.com
At April 29, 2014 at 5:51 PM , Laura said...: That is very cute fabric! Red actually historically used to be the colour for boys (or pink) but i think red, teal and yellow would rock :)
At April 29, 2014 at 6:00 PM , Nancy said...: I would be so honored to be the recipient of those fabrics...so pretty; and a great inspiration for your block. Gardening is a passion for so many of us.
I would like to see colors from nature .... blues, greens, browns, and maybe even some gray in a boys line.
At April 29, 2014 at 6:06 PM , by Laura McFall said...: Boy Quilts should have smoky gray blue and chocolate brown, or grass green and orange.
At April 29, 2014 at 6:10 PM , Cecilia said...: Cute block! For a boy I like primary colors. Thanks for the chance to win.
At April 29, 2014 at 6:14 PM , scottylover said...: Love your block! Congratulations on being included in the magazine!

For a boy's quilt, I love colors form nature; blues, browns and greens.

Thanks for the chance to win!
Sandy A
At April 29, 2014 at 6:22 PM , Havplenty said...: I love the soft colorway of your block. For a boy quilt I am using blues and greens which I love. I have vivid blues, lime greens, medium blues. A whole spectrum. I wanna make a happy boy quilt.
At April 29, 2014 at 6:23 PM , Elizabeth said...: I'm a fan of blues for boys (and girls, really), but primaries are always a good bet in general.
At April 29, 2014 at 6:30 PM , Unknown said...: Like your block. I would use blues, greens and tans in the block for a boy.
At April 29, 2014 at 6:39 PM , LizA said...: I like blues and browns for a boy's quilt.
At April 29, 2014 at 6:59 PM , Lee Ann L. said...: That is a difficult question because not all boys are the same. I would say browns, blues, and oranges.

Congrats!
At April 29, 2014 at 7:00 PM , Cindy said...: My favorite colors for a quilt for a boy tend to be primary. However, I'm liking grey backgrounds lately, and maybe a more saturated color scheme. There are so many options out there. Paper pieced Planes on a blue background would be cute, so would kites. Congratulations on the upcoming expansion in your family!
At April 29, 2014 at 7:10 PM , Unknown said...: Wow, that's such pretty fabric. I love your block. Hmm, colours for a boy? Traditionally there's not as much choice as with girls but I really like to orange incorporated in masculine colour themes.
Thanks for a chance at the give-away.
Maureen
mgw070 at shaw dot ca
At April 29, 2014 at 7:19 PM , MissPat said...: I use bright primary colors for kid's quilts so I would use anything except pink for a boy.
At April 29, 2014 at 7:24 PM , kristi_d said...: For boys quilt I like lots of soft neutrals (cream, tan, taupe, gray) combines with one soft color like orange or green or yellow. Sweet but not girly.
At April 29, 2014 at 7:24 PM , SewCalGal said...: Lovely design and fabric.

I think you can still use just about any color combination when making a quilt for a boy, just certain colors in moderation. For me, I lean towards blues/greys/whites/green.

SewCalGal
www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com
At April 29, 2014 at 7:30 PM , Gwen Wehner said...: For a boy - I like blue, gray and orange!
At April 29, 2014 at 7:30 PM , JanineMarie said...: That is a pretty block and BEAUTIFUL fabric! For a boy: maybe teal, orange and gold.
At April 29, 2014 at 7:33 PM , Sarah said...: For a boy I would like a lego theme set of fabrics; both the typical primary colors, but also lego block prints. Not so much featuring the different sets/themes they have now days (star wars, etc.), but just featuring the plain blocks and smiley yellow faces. :)
Thanks for the giveaway! sarah@forrussia.org
At April 29, 2014 at 7:47 PM , Andresa said...: Quilt fabrics for a boy... I'd have to go with strong bold tones of red, blue, yellow, green.
At April 29, 2014 at 7:49 PM , Joyful Quilter said...: I think blue, orange and black would make a great little boy's quilt.
At April 29, 2014 at 8:11 PM , Barbara said...: A boy's quilt should have happy colors. They should be bright and bold to keep them seeing different colors and patterns.
Blues, yellows, and purple(bold) would be neat in a boy's blanket.
At April 29, 2014 at 8:13 PM , Kathy said...: Kind of depends on the boy... I've used blues,greens and reds; autumnal colors; orange and blue. My absolute fav was made using reds and grays!
At April 29, 2014 at 8:17 PM , Steph said...: Love your block, and your fabric line.
Quilt colors for a boy... I don't love the idea of assigning 'boy' and 'girl' colors. But thinking of the various boys & men I know, I think I would tend to go with bright colors -- green, blue, yellow, and yes, even purple & magenta. I think the patterns might be more important, though.
At April 29, 2014 at 8:20 PM , Tinliz said...: Your fabric line and block are beautiful. I like combinations of brown and blue for boys. For little boys I like bright colors.
At April 29, 2014 at 8:20 PM , Pat Wade said...: I am really trying to get away from doing quilts that shout out girl or boy in their choice of fabric, so I probably would go with primary colors. That way it could be enjoyed by both. Just think of the rainbow or a new box of crayons.
At April 29, 2014 at 8:20 PM , Michele said...: I'm on an aqua, green and gray kick lately. I think those colors would look great on a quilt intended for a boy
At April 29, 2014 at 8:24 PM , sara said...: what a ownderful, happy block!. you're fabric line is to dive for! i love it
sara
At April 29, 2014 at 8:31 PM , Donna's Quilts 4U2C said...: Love your block and fabric. The boys I make quilts for are college age and they ask for all shades of blues..light to navy. Have also had requests for red, white, & blue.
At April 29, 2014 at 8:32 PM , Lorna McMahon said...: Blue, orange, green and yellow would be perfect for a baby boy quilt, in my opinion. Thanks for the chance to win, Amanda!
At April 29, 2014 at 8:34 PM , sara said...: i like blues/browns or a red/tan combo for boys

love the block!
sara
At April 29, 2014 at 8:45 PM , Pamela said...: Swoon! Your topiary fabric is gorgeous. And so is your block. For a boy, I would like to sew with blues and grays and pops of red. Thanks for your lovely blog and for this generous giveaway.
At April 29, 2014 at 8:56 PM , Nancy said...: Blue, tans, greens for a boy.
At April 29, 2014 at 8:58 PM , Unknown said...: That is such and elegant block. Love it.

I always try to find shades of violet and apple green for boy quilts. Then end up using them on myself instead!
At April 29, 2014 at 9:00 PM , Karrie said...: I am obsessed with your fabric!!! I guess the traditional color of blue. Blue and brown look good, but I'm not a fan of brown, but it may go with the nursery. I like yellow, but I saw that babies might not find yellow soothing like adults do. I like mint and butter yellow, so I guess I'll say that. Thanks!! ksmith8@emich.edu
At April 29, 2014 at 9:04 PM , Unknown said...: I think blues yellows and browns would be a good color scheme for boys!
At April 29, 2014 at 9:16 PM , Karen in Breezy Point said...: I think teal, orange and brown is a nice combination for a boy quilt. Thanks for the chance to win!
At April 29, 2014 at 9:31 PM , creativecallings@gmail.com said...: Love your sweet block and the fabric...wow... With talented designers like you it makes playing with fabric irresistible... Oh I almost forgot... The boy colors... I don't know about you but I love blues and greens and browns for boys.. But I also love primary colors also... I guess it depends on the elements to.
At April 29, 2014 at 9:31 PM , Annie said...: Your block and fabric line are both so nice.
I like navy and green and orange for boy fabrics.
At April 29, 2014 at 9:40 PM , Rabid Quilter from California said...: A boy's color palette would use a pale gray which is so 'in' right now, with white and sky blue. Maybe add a medium gray too. YUM!
At April 29, 2014 at 9:51 PM , Terry@ a quilting blog said...: Love your block and fabrics…so pretty!!
I like bright, primary colors for a boy.
At April 29, 2014 at 9:52 PM , Rachell said...: well, since I have all boys, you'd think I was an expert! my hubby is a firefighter, so he likes neutrals and red/black. blues and yellows, green and yellows. trains and planes. dinosaurs. Disney boys stuff like Cars 2.
reillyr2(at)hotmail(dot)com
At April 29, 2014 at 9:53 PM , Unknown said...: Browns, yellows and blues would look great, (I think). :) Love the simple but beautiful block. Newbies like me can do that. :)
craftyccain@gmail.com
At April 29, 2014 at 10:01 PM , Unknown said...: Lovely block and lovely fabrics. I am afraid that I would consider using the usual colors of blue and or green for the boy quilt.
At April 29, 2014 at 10:06 PM , Cloud 9 said...: Beautiful block and fabric. For little boys can't go wrong with any shade of blue.
At April 29, 2014 at 10:07 PM , Penny said...: Cute block and I love this line of fabric. Funny you should ask such a question about the color for a boy. I am having the hardest time right now. I know six women who are having babies--all boys! I've been trying to come up with fabric for a little boy to make quilts, but everything seems so babyish and lets face it, babies aren't babies for very long. I've been looking for fabric with antique cars, and I love teal for a little boy, maybe with some aqua and rust. Hope this help you! Thanks for the giveaway!
At April 29, 2014 at 10:15 PM , Beausoleil Quilts said...: Lovely topiary block. I love Black and grey for a boy with a little red or apple green (not both)
At April 29, 2014 at 10:16 PM , Cathryn said...: Interesting Block. As to a line color for boys - I would say a combination of blues, greens, browns and yellows.
At April 29, 2014 at 10:22 PM , Booking Lost Time said...: I like primary type colors. I especially like unexpected things like bright orange and blue. And a strong neutral like a brown pattern for a contrast.
At April 29, 2014 at 10:23 PM , Lisa E said...: I'm really liking blue and purple now.
At April 29, 2014 at 10:27 PM , Walter said...: How about teal, brown, black and cream
At April 29, 2014 at 11:21 PM , Clare M said...: Nice block and really suits your collection. Would like red/green/yellow and a touch of black.
At April 29, 2014 at 11:27 PM , Julie said...: Colors I favor for a boy are shades of blue with tans and browns. Maybe add a little bright yellow or green for some added interest.
At April 29, 2014 at 11:56 PM , grammygwendolyn said...: I think blue, green and yellows are really nice for a boy.
At April 30, 2014 at 12:37 AM , GloJean said...: I'd like to make a quilt for a boy with soft blues, greens, and peaches.
At April 30, 2014 at 1:00 AM , Cat said...: Love the fabrics - the colors are scrumptious. My mom has several topiary's so this really fits her. Thanks for the opportunity to win some goodies. I like reds and blues for boys - especially now with Spiderman being the rage.
At April 30, 2014 at 1:28 AM , KathleenD said...: I think I'd like to see green, orange & brown - or - green, orange & navy blue in a collection for a boy.
At April 30, 2014 at 4:48 AM , VickiT said...: Beautiful block Amanda.
For little boys, I like blue and orange with some white.
At April 30, 2014 at 6:05 AM , Sherrye said...: Oh, your block and fabric are absolutely gorgeous!!! For a boy I'd love blue and green. Thanks for the giveaway!!
At April 30, 2014 at 7:36 AM , Tiffany said...: This is such a gorgeous fabric line! For my boys, I'm usually on the lookout for cars and trucks and such with lots of bright blues and greens. One of my sons is in love with anything gray these days.
At April 30, 2014 at 8:46 AM , Donna W said...: A boys quilt---probably blues.
At April 30, 2014 at 8:52 AM , Lady Jane said...: hI, I love your block. Colors for boys would be blue, green and white.
At April 30, 2014 at 9:28 AM , Lisa said...: For a little boy I like to use blue, green, tan, with a pop of red!
At April 30, 2014 at 9:40 AM , Karen said...: I like blue and green combos, stick with clear primary colors.
At April 30, 2014 at 10:38 AM , Pat V. said...: I like blue and green for a boy, maybe a bit of brown thrown in.
At April 30, 2014 at 10:47 AM , Unknown said...: Bright greens and blues. Thank for the chance to win your lovely fabric and the magazine.
At April 30, 2014 at 11:18 AM , Unknown said...: I love to see BRIGHT solid colors for my boy's quilts. They make me think of the intense efforts my boys put into all their effotts. Thank you for asking.
At April 30, 2014 at 11:51 AM , Vivian said...: Love your fabric line and your block. I like to see orange in a boys quilt for some reason. Not a lot but it adds some color.
At April 30, 2014 at 12:34 PM , Kathy H said...: I like to make black and white quilts with a pop of red for boy or girl babies. For a little older boy, I like red, white and blue.
At April 30, 2014 at 1:12 PM , Unknown said...: Love the colors in your fabric. I guess I would choose primary colors for a boy. Nancy: rangerer@sbcglobal.net
At April 30, 2014 at 1:37 PM , Debbie said...: Love your block! For a boy I like navy, white and light grey. Thanks
At April 30, 2014 at 2:09 PM , Unknown said...: Boy quilts are great in blues, browns, and greens. Teal and brown look good together. I've even made a baby boy quilt in brights.
At April 30, 2014 at 2:32 PM , Allison Sews said...: I like green and grey for a boy
At April 30, 2014 at 2:39 PM , Linda said...: I like blues and browns in a boys quilt!
At April 30, 2014 at 2:59 PM , Karen said...: Your block is lovely! For a boy, I think great colors would be blue, green and orange.
At April 30, 2014 at 3:09 PM , Kathryn said...: I like blue with either black or gray.
At April 30, 2014 at 3:51 PM , Joyce Carter said...: Congratulations, Amanda. I like to use reds and blues in my quilts for a boy. Thanks for the giveaway.
At April 30, 2014 at 4:07 PM , Gloria said...: I think orange , blue and green would be nice for a boy.
At April 30, 2014 at 4:40 PM , DebraKay Neiman said...: I love browns or greens with blue for boys. Can't get instagram, my phone is too old fashioned. crystalbluern at onlineok dot com
At April 30, 2014 at 5:01 PM , Betty said...: I'd like to see shades of brown, beige and purple in a fabric collection for boys.
At April 30, 2014 at 5:43 PM , Quilting Revolution said...: Love that block! Quilt for a boy I would likely do gray, black and orange :-) Thanks for the chance to win!
At April 30, 2014 at 6:01 PM , dquilterguy said...: A beautiful block combining both piece work and applique.. cool.
At April 30, 2014 at 6:22 PM , arlette said...: Your block's super cute. Then for the quilt, first I'll ask the boy his fave colors and make the quilt, that way will be a remind about his colors that time
At April 30, 2014 at 6:56 PM , Lori L said...: Cute block. I like blues and tans for little boys quilts.
At April 30, 2014 at 6:57 PM , GeniP said...: I think primary and neons or some of the different camo colors would make a nice boy project.
At April 30, 2014 at 6:58 PM , Stephanie Rose said...: Beautiful fabrics!

I'd love to see greens for a boy.
At April 30, 2014 at 7:37 PM , Anita said...: I would like blue and grey with some aqua for a boy's line. Thank you for the beautiul giveaway. :)
At April 30, 2014 at 7:56 PM , barbara woods said...: Would love to win, thanks
At April 30, 2014 at 8:13 PM , Debbie P said...: I like quilts that have a blue and green colour scheme with pops of yellow for a little boy. Thanks for the great design and offering the give away :)
At April 30, 2014 at 8:50 PM , Unknown said...: I love your Topiary line. The colors are great. For a boys quilt I like brown, blue and green or primary colors. Thank you for the chance to win your Topiary fabric.
At April 30, 2014 at 10:20 PM , Jane S. said...: Such cute fabrics!

I like orange, green and purple together for boys. It needn't be bright and garish, after all there are many shades of orange green and purple. :)
At April 30, 2014 at 11:37 PM , Gail Moss said...: I THINK BEIGE, BROWNS, AND TANS WITH A HINT OF BLACK WOULD BE BEAUTIFUL. {I KNOW, I KNOW, I'M DIFFERENT. BUT IT GETS KIND OF TIRING WITH THE SAME OH, SAME OH ALL THE TIME. LET'S BREAK OUT OF THAT PERVERBAL BOX!!}
At May 1, 2014 at 4:46 AM , kath in ohio said...: Well my grandson, Dylan, is really into Buzz Lightyear & Woody - so I would have to say blue, green & brown, of course!
At May 1, 2014 at 8:55 AM , Dody said...: Beautiful fabric! I love trees .boy colors blues and greens
At May 1, 2014 at 9:23 AM , JustPam said...: I made my grandson a quilt with aqua type blues, bright greens and oranges. They get a lot of compliments on that color combo.
At May 1, 2014 at 9:56 AM , M said...: Blue and green!
At May 1, 2014 at 11:25 AM , Unknown said...: Blue, of course, for a boy, but also green, yellow, orange...
I especially like plaids in quilts for boys or men.
At May 1, 2014 at 1:17 PM , Vicki said...: I'm loving pops of orange on my little grandson right now. LOVE your block! :)
At May 1, 2014 at 4:01 PM , Jeanne in Ohio said...: Cool block! Love your fabrics! Thanks for the giveaway.
At May 1, 2014 at 5:25 PM , Anonymous said...: Great block that matches your fabric! I would love to see fabrics for boys in navy, light blue, orange and white. Thank you for the chance to win!

Tami
tamiquilts(at)att(dot)net
At May 1, 2014 at 5:44 PM , jrt14 said...: For a new baby boy, I am partial to blue. For an older child, I most likely would make a quilt that reflex his interest, or his favorite color.
At May 1, 2014 at 6:59 PM , Michele T said...: Beautiful fabric!!! I've been planning on making a baby quilt for a boy and I've chosen fabrics with brown and teal... I think they look amazing together.
At May 1, 2014 at 7:51 PM , Lisa said...: I would like yellow, green and teal.
At May 1, 2014 at 8:20 PM , MaryBeth said...: What a cute block. I know it's the obvious choice, but I like blues for boy quilts.
At May 1, 2014 at 8:42 PM , Nancy Sue said...: My son likes red red red. He's six….and has always been drawn to red. I always assume it's going to like the blues, or muted greens, but it's red then purple. Hey maybe together….:P
At May 1, 2014 at 9:27 PM , nicolesender said...: I like blue and yellow for a boy! Your topiary fabric is awesome.
At May 2, 2014 at 6:32 AM , Linda V said...: I love baby blues! When making a recent baby boy quilt, I had a bit of difficulty finding that really soft blue.
At May 2, 2014 at 12:17 PM , SallyB said...: I would love to see bright beautiful shades of blues and yellows.
At May 6, 2014 at 9:09 PM , Unknown said...: Hello,
I would love to win the magazine and the fabric! I recently made an adorable monkey quilt for a baby boy. It was turquoise, brown , white, beige, for the monkey blocks and then some scrappy colors of red, yellow and green in the blocks around the monkeys.
Great for a boy.
nancy
http://nancys-fancys.mozello.com

Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks Volume 9

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Name: Amanda Murphy

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