100 Bocks blog tour
November 6th, 2012 | Posted by in fabric designer | my original artwork | quilt samples | quiltingWelcome to day 3 of Quiltmakers 100 Blocks Vol. 6 blog tour.
The last two days on the tour have been so inspiring that you
won’t want to miss any of these talented designers blogs, the inspiration is endless,
and thanks to Quiltmakers 100 Blocks magazine we get to see it all. This great
issue will by on sale Nov. 13th, or you just might be lucky enough to win
a free copy on one of the daily blogs.
I’m so thrilled again to have one of my blocks in this great issue.
This is the angel who inspired my block,
“Little Rescued Scraps”
….who made me save all the scraps,
to make my block.
This quilt took me on a journey of cutting, cutting and more cutting. I began to
wonder why I started, but I knew it was because I loved these little pastel pieces,
and I couldn’t stand the thought of throwing even the smallest piece out.
So the journey started by sewing all these little scraps together,
and at last the centre of the block is finished.
and here’s the finished block,
“Little Rescued Scraps”
I knew when I finished my sample block that I wanted to keep going, I still had so
many, many more little scraps. I finally finished it over the summer and was so
glad I did.
I spent a few frantic days cutting enough scraps to make the border and
trying out different sashings…..
but in the end, I decided on this.
Even though this little scrappy quilt took so many more hours to make,
because of all the cutting, I decided I
would definitely do it again, at least that’s what I’m telling myself now that I’m finished.
I decided at the end, after I had machine quilted, that I just had to add
the little angel to the quilt, and
here’s the finished quilt……
Leave a comment on our blog and you’ll be eligible for our give aways.
Someone will win this bundle of fat quarters.
I used the scraps from my fabric line ”Dancing with Sparkle” to make my
”Little Rescued Scraps” quilt,
plus we’re giving away two of Quiltmakers 100 Blocks Vol. 6 magazines.
Thanks so much for stopping by, and keep following the tour, there’s still two
more great days to go after today.
We’ll post our winners on Saturday.
back soon, Arlene
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Hi! loved the small blocks as background. Probably would do a different applique & maybe make it bigger.
Well, good things come in small packages, which I tell my youngest (and smallest) twin granddaughter–the rescue rabbit is cute & small.
I love scrap! I use it very often, in every quilt. My closet is full of new fabric, but first I take from my box of scrap. Good job.
A beautiful quilt – can see me making something similar for my little granddaughter. Such a cute bunny also.
I love your block! Simple and nice .The colors of the fabrics are so lovely too
I have to say, your block is absolutely precious and the bunny just makes it more so! Thank you for the opportunity to win!
I also hate to throw away even tiny scraps! And when they can become something this lovely, why would you toss them? Thanks for sharing!
So cute! And the idea is nice
AND the fabric is wonderful!
I LOVE your tiny pieces and the soft gentle colours. Beautiful work. Can hardly wait for the magazine to be on the shelves so I can make my own version. Of course if I won the fat quarters I could be a copy cat. Joanne
Just love your creations and this block is no exception. So sweet! Thanks for the give away !
Sweet block – love the angel bunny. Thanks.
I love your Rescued Scraps block and quilt! Thanks for the giveaway!
What a beautiful quilt! I especially love the scrappy bar border and how you handled those corners! Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win some of your gorgeous fabric!
I can see why you wanted to rescue All those bits, they are lovely! I really enjoy the way you (by necessity?) played with scale in this block. The result is definitely stunning, and the rabbit truly enhances!
Very nice block. And a lucky baby to get such a quilt.
Absolutely adorable quilt! Wow that’s a lot of tiny pieces and I love your bunny angel!
Oh how beautiful! I love scrappy quilts and right now I need to be making 2 baby quilts for 2 little girls to be born in March. The fabric is wonderful for this delicate looking quilt! Pick me for the winner!!!! I need some pink pastels! LOL!
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Your quilt(s) look so soft!! Absolutely perfect for babies!! GREAT quilts!!
thanks for sharing!!
The bunny angel is a lovely sweet touch to the quilt!
This would be perfect for my new grandbaby on the way…and the bunny angel is the sweetest thing! Thanks for the generous giveaway.
Love this block and quilt!!!! Love the look of it, and love the technique. Being fairly new to the whole quilting scene, I love scrappy quilts, but postage stamp quilts are a bit intimidating with all the seams and matching, but your techique for this block and quilt, makes sense and less daunting to try. I love how it comes together step by step. Congrats on being in the latest issue!
I love the scrappy block and the addition of the angel bunny is perfect!
Thank you!
Oh so sweet, on my to make list! Congrats and thanks for the chance to win.
great way to use up scraps. such a sweet quilt. thanks for the chance to win.
I think I need more scraps, or just buy some charm packs. Such great creativity.
The block and the fabrics are so sweet!
You certainly did cut your little heart out, so to speak. The end result turned out to be a very beautiful quilt. The color pink is just so soft and pretty. You have made Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks, Volume 6 much more speial with your Little Rescued Scraps. Thank you for being a part of this blog tour and making this magazine so priceless.
Sandi T.
sandit1@sbcglobal.net
What a darling quilt! Your fabric line is so sweet and works so beautifully in a scrappy quilt.
What a wonderful way to use scraps — and I have SCRAPS! I can just see a wee babe wrapped in that quilt or a toddler in something brighter. Even bigger for a teen — the ideas are flowing. Thanks for the creative stimulation.
Sweet, sweet little block! Your baby quilt is just adorable and very do-able! I can see baby quilt gifts in my future! Thank you for sharing such a great block and idea with us! Can’t wait to get my hands on Volume 6!!
Very sweet block and great use of scraps!
I LOVE this block!It has so much going for it. I love your finished quilt but since I only had boys, I immediately translated all the pink and purple to blue and green. So glad I stopped HERE. Inspirational.
I have always loved your bunnies and your block is so pretty with your beautiful fabrics. I think that would make a wonderful doll quilt or even the background for a birth sampler.
I love your block…What a scrap happy block. Your color palette is beautiful and takes me back to quilting my quilting beginnings.
This is so beautiful and I love the idea of using scraps to make a quilt and add an applique for a special touch. We are expecting our first grandchild next spring, so looking forward to making quilts for the baby.
Debbie
Awwwww, what a sweet block!
Such a sweet block! Makes me want to snuggle up and take a nap.
What a sweet baby quilt this will make! Thanks sew much for this chance to win a copy of QM’s 100 Blocks, Volume 6!
I just love your angel rabbit!! It is soooo cute!
Gun, Sweden
Love your block! I collect both stuffed and ceramic bunnies, and will be adding your quilt to my collection.
How pretty – wish I had a little girl to sew for!
So cute! I love bunnies!
What an adorable block. Great scrap buster! Thanks for your generous giveaway!
Thanks for this opportunity… love this… saving for the next grandniece…
yes, I have to agree, I love all the soft colors together. You did an awesome job on your quilt and on your blog. Congrats and thank you for the chance to win a fun prize
Wonderful use of scraps. Your quilt is so peaceful and calming.
What a great way to use up small scraps–I love the quilt you made! Thanks for sharing!
I just love all your little pastel scraps, no waste!! Your fabrics are gorgeous and I love the little angle. Everyone waits for your next line.
What a sweet baby quilt. Great way to use those little scraps
I have to say, I’m not one for pastels, but I really really like this quilt! Gives me something to think about.
-Sandy
wrybbunz@gmail.com
How tiny are those little scraps? I save down to 1″ – but haven’t put them all into something yet. This is precious!
so precious
I love the pastels….and the bunnies, Thanks
I love your finished quilt, especially the little angel. This would make the cutest baby quilt, the odors are so soft. Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win.
HELLO, LOVE YOUR COLORS IN THIS PROJECT !
THANKS FOR SHARING IDEAS+A SWEET GIVEAWAY!
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Love this block! Tamsyn
Super sweet little quilt–love it!! Your block would be a great stash burner, for sure.
Your design is so lovely for a little girl’s room. Very pretty.
This is a beautiful quilt. Soft and gentle colours and the wonderful rabbit. I have loved looking at it.
Oh my gosh, I just ADORE your block. Those fabrics are gorgeous and work so well in making this block, although I suspect they would be just as beautiful in any block. This would be a super cute block to use in my Granddaughters’ quilt as would these fabrics as well.
Such a sweet block. Thanks so much for sharing.
That little angel bunny is so loveable. Your block is so soothing. I wish I could wrap myself up in that quilt right now:)
I love your block, the fabric and the quilt! I can see that it was a lot of work but so completely worth every stitch. Congratulations on having it published and thank you for sharing.
An absolutely sweet quilt. I am a scrap user and I love how you used yours.
This block was so girly it made my heart flutter. I NEED a granddaughter!!
I have a box with my “scraps” of your fabric because they are so different from what I normally work with and I totally love the fabric. Now I know exactly what to do with them! The bunny angel is absolutely precious.
Awwwww, this blog’s super cute!!!, I love it to pieces!!!
Your colors are beautiful. So soft and cozy. Thanks. Vivian
This is the MOST precious quilt – perfect for a child at the Pediatric Infusion Therapy Unit (kids’ chemo) at Mayo Clinic/St Mary’s Hospital in Rochester MN. I take my charity quilts to the unit when I go to Mayo for my follow-up visits. I know this rabbit angel would make a little girl smile! Love the soft pastels…something that I don’t often work with, but would love to win the fabric.
Great job!! from a true “scrap-a-holoic” I love little bits and peices!! and I love soft colores
Thanks for a chance to win!
Im glad Im not the only person who cant bear to throw out small pieces! Very cute and love the angel. Thanks for the chance.
Great block! The whole quilt with the angel rabbit is just adorable!
SO sweet! You really make good use of scraps. Thanks for the chance to win!
Those pastels are so soft looking. Your block is lovely.
Love your fabrics.
that is so adorable! I would love to get that fabric, as I dont have any pastels, but I have a new granddaughter, and I am a scrap lover…..
Nice block and darling quilt. Congratulations on getting your block in the magazine and thanks for the opportunities to win giveaways.
itsy bitsy teeny weeny little pastel pieces that make up into one adorable, sweet quilt! Thanks.
I love scrap quilts and yours is so sweet! I love the addition of the little rabbit angel. I can see so many possibilities with your design.
I love the block, and the whole quilt is so adorable! Congrats on being chosen to be in the magazine. I love scraps, I have lots, I can never bring myself to throw away any. I really like the bunny angel on the quilt too. I love the fabric too.
This is so very cute. I tend to save the smallest scraps too. Now I have another idea as to how to use them — applique is not my normal technique but it sure works well with your block.
Sweet bunny I can’t stand to throw away scraps either.
Hi, I love the COLORS.. yes it seems that quilting has gttoen easier, with new designers, the quilt designs themselves have gttoen back to basics, sometimes with a little twist.. I love your quilt, great way to use up scraps…
Every baby should have a bunny angel to go night night with. A perfect baby quilt.
I love scrappy quilts! This is a great block.
I can see this being a special little girl quilt. Beautiful colors. Thanks for sharing.
What a perfect way to use all those scraps and come up with a darling quilt for a little angel! I really like scrappy quilts, controlled or otherwise, and this is a great block to use up those scraps! Congratulations on getting your block in the book and thank you for the giveaway!
Great way to use up the scraps. I love it both with and without the rabbit applique.
What a sweet little block. Your angel bunny is so adorable. I can’t stand to throw away my scraps either. I save them and have yet to do something with them, someday I will.
Arlene, I just feel in love with your quilt, and think the bunny makes it complete. Too bad that’s not what the drawing is for! I can’t wait to get a copy of this magazine! Every little stitch was worth it. Whoever snuggles under that quilt will know they are loved
Thank you for the generous give away chances & congrats on being included in the 100~!
Any little girl would be thrilled with a quilt featuring this beautiful block and what a great use of scraps.
These pastel fabrics are so calming. Perfect for a baby quilt. My favorite part of quilting is the cutting. The pieces can’t get too small for me.
I would love to win the fat quarter bundle. Thanks for the opportunity.
So sweet. Any baby would be lucky to be snuggled in this lovely quilt.
Congratulations and your block is so pretty! i love it! thank you!
Your block is so soft and pretty with those pastels! And so great for scraps, which I have a ton of!! Thanks for the chance.
This is such a tender, sweet, beautiful quilt. I wish I had a baby or little girl I could make one for. I hope I win that bundle of fabric, I’m trying to build my stash and I don’t have any tender pretty fabrics like those!
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Love the fabrics you chose for your block. Thanks for your block.
Arlene,
Thie is the cutest little quilt I’ve ever seen! Love it! Such a cute design. Love the fabrics!
what a sweet quilt! love the bunny.
thanks for the chance to win
Aww I love your angel. Such a pretty quilt.
Beautiful! I love pastels, I love angels, I love cute little bunnies! Congratulations on being published and thanks for the chance to win.
LOVE this bunny…I have 2 baby quilts (at least) for next year…I am thinking bunnies!
Your quilt is so sweet and adorable. I would love to make one for my new granddaughter. Thanks for a chance at your generous giveaway.
The rabbit angel is adorable. I have a pile of small squares I save…one day I will create something as half as cute as this.
So soft and delicate – I love Little Rescued Scraps and would love to use it next time I make a quilt for a little girl!
Love your block – whimsical in soft colors! Thanks!
So sweet!
What an adorable bunny!
At last, a simple, but effective use for scraps. Yours are especially delectable. It could work well with scraps in a single color, different colors in different blocks, combined for a rainbow collection, too.
My favorite quilts are scrappy. Makes them more interesting, I think/
This block is precious…a tiny quilt in one block, and your fabrics really make it special!
Sweet bunny on a sweet quilt!
lovely quilt, really like the idea for using up small scraps, each block is a small quilt in itself
What an adorable block! I can never throw away the tiny’s either, it’s perfect for what’s in my sewing room!
What a great block and fantastic quilt! I love to use my scraps. They seem to multiply!
Very sweet block! Congrats!!
What a great block to use up small scraps. The bunny is so cute on your quilt.
Your block is lovely, what a cute quilt, my granddaughter would love it.
How sweet! Thanks for sharing and for the giveaway!
What a sweet quilt. Love the rabbits you do too!
WOW, so much cutting BUT so worth it! Your little angel bunny is just precious (almost as precious as my new grandbaby who is just a bundle of sweetness!!)
i love this. I need more grandbabies, or as it is now more great-grands. Beautiful!
cuddle me up in that quilt- says nap time to me-thank you for the chance to win
wow your quilt is wonderful. i love your little angel bunny
Scrappy is my favorite and it doesn’t get any scrappier than this! I love your block.
WOW. Love your block turned into quilt..
I love this block and the clever and pretty way you used up the scraps.
lovely!! just lovely!! I have a little two year old who would LOVE this…..gotta put it on my list. Your patience in making it is amazing–I definitely think the final effect is worth the time!!
I love your block, and the quilt is just fantastic
how wonderful a block that would use up my scraps!! Thank you!!
I love, love, love your quilt block! And I love the colors and fabrics as well! How did you know my new little niece needs a beautiful quilt? This design will be absolutely perfect for her.
What a great use for scraps! Love your finished quilt!
What a sweet quilt. Thanks for the give away..
Really like your colors, fabrics, and the simplicity of the design, so pretty! Thanks for the chance,to win.
This is so pretty and cute.
What a perfect use of even the smallest scraps. I save all of mine too. I am definitely going to make your block.
What a lovely quilt. It looks so delicate and feminine.
Pretty block and a very sweet quilt!
So sweet! The pastels are so soft and the quilt looks so lovely and cuddly for a baby girl.
I guess I’ve got baby girls on the brain because I’m making two quilts for girl babies, and I know s bunch of others having girl babies too!
So happy to participate and congrats!
I can’t stand to throw away any scraps but don’t know what I’ll do with them yet.
a very sweet quilt ..thanks for sharing your inspirations.
I like the pastel colours, beautiful quilt!
What a beautiful baby quilt. The colors are just perfect for a sweet little girl. Thanks for the idea.
What a lovely block and the soft colors are just yummy! Alot of cutting but it was worth it, a beautiful quilt. Thank you for your giveaway.
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Love your block and your quilt is lovely. I hate to throw any fabric away so what a perfect idea. Congratulations on having your block published.
Thank you and Quiltmaker for a great giveaway and a chance to win. A bundle of FQs as well? Woot! Woot!
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Such a sweet block, and a generous giveaway. Thanks so much,
Your block is very cute. The quilt looks so soft and cuddly.
What a precious block! Love the bunnies! Congrats on being in the issue!
Oh my that is such a sweet pattern. I just want to hug that quilt.
The quilt is wonderful, the fabric is so pretty and sweet and adding the angel bunny makes it so special. Thanks, I really love it.
Arlene, I love your bunnies and love your fabric! What a treat it would be to win some samples of your special fabric line. This is a beautiful quilt and I would make it just like you have!
I love scrap quilts and The bunny angel makes the quilt.
I am in love with your quilt! I’m a huge fan of bunnies – it adds so much to this quilt. Great job!
You have no idea how much I love your tutorial!!! I am going to make this quilt for my friends baby daughter that will be born after the new year. Thanks for the chance to win
Love your block! I would love to win the magazine. Thanks!
Sweet little quilt! Love the scraps you used!
Super adorable quilt and love all those scraps! Congrats!
Your little rabbit is so sweet and the fabrics are perfect for a baby. Thanks for the giveaway.
Such a calming and beautiful block/quilt!
Thanks for a great block, Arlene. I’m always trying to find new ways to use up small scraps, this is perfect!
I’m a scrap lover too! Love your block, especially with the pastels.. Thanks for the chance to win an issue.
What a great idea for a baby quilt!! I love the soft colors in the fabrics you used. The little Angel is certainly cute!
Thanks for participating in the blog hop. I’m looking forward to the next volume of Quiltmaker Blocks.
Love the soft colours of this little quilt. Thanks for showing us not only a block, but the bigger , final product!
hope it’s not too late for the giveaway, but even if it is, wanted to say I really like your block!