November 15, 2013

A great big welcome to you!! It’s Day 5 of the 100 Blocks Volume 8 blog tour! I know you’ve been having a blast and a half on the tour so far!


I’m Kay Mackenzie, a designer and author in Santa Cruz, California. My website is By Kay Mackenzie, which has all of my books and patterns on it, plus select notions for the appliqué enthusiast. If this is your first time visiting my blog All About Appliqué, I’m glad you’re here! You’ll find a wealth of information about appliqué — all kinds — here on the blog. If you’re a regular reader or you’ve been here before for one of these hops, welcome back!

I’m delighted and proud to say that this is my seventh time having one of the 100 Blocks. I just love participating in these special issues!

My block this time is traditional in nature. Baskets of fruit and flowers abound in our appliqué heritage. Here’s my Basket of Oranges.

One of my very favorite color schemes is the complementary combination of orange and teal. Putting oranges in the basket led me very naturally to choose a tealy blue for the basket!

There are many other possibilities of course.

Brown is a natural choice for baskets.

Making a bright quilt? How about a purple basket?

I hope you enjoy this block and all the other ninety-nine scrumptious and varied designs in Volume 8.

The editors of Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks are sponsoring a giveaway of a copy of the magazine! If you’d like to enter to win, please leave a comment here on this post before 12:00 noon California time on Wednesday, November 20.

Good luck in the drawing, and remember that if you are subscribed to the blog by email, clicking “Reply” will not enter you in the drawing. Come to the blog on the internet and leave your comment there. :)

Many thanks!
Cheerio,
Kay

Comments

281 Responses to “Basket of Oranges”

  1. Jenell Lamb on November 14th, 2013 11:21 pm

    Love your site, so excited to find you

  2. Beth T. on November 14th, 2013 11:40 pm

    This California girl loves your orange basket–it reminds me of home.

  3. Jitka on November 15th, 2013 12:11 am

    I love your block. Thanks for sharing.

  4. Nancy B from Many LA on November 15th, 2013 12:21 am

    I love your block! It’s so nice for the holidays!

  5. Loretta Aymond on November 15th, 2013 12:25 am

    Love your basket block! I have many different basket patterns and one day would like to make a sampler of them all, including some embroidered baskets that I have.

  6. Helen Finnimore on November 15th, 2013 12:50 am

    Love your blog and really pleased that you were included and congratulations. I’ve not done an applique design yet but this has inspired me to try.

  7. Gill on November 15th, 2013 1:18 am

    What a fun block – I’d love to try it!

  8. Rommy van Houten on November 15th, 2013 1:20 am

    Oh what a nice block
    Congratulations with your winning block You are Lucky but we too

  9. Mary Hayes on November 15th, 2013 1:32 am

    Love this block, and all the different options that you have provided.

  10. nmoir on November 15th, 2013 1:39 am

    I have not tried appliqué on a quilt yet , but I hope to soon , very pretty block

  11. WyoDi on November 15th, 2013 1:59 am

    I have always been drawn to quilts with baskets. Your block (congrats BTW!) is a new and different twist!

  12. sherry tannert on November 15th, 2013 2:09 am

    Love your block. Applique is my favorite

  13. Judy on November 15th, 2013 2:12 am

    Time for me to get working on my applique skills. They are a bit rusty. Thanks for the wonderful block!

  14. Lisa McGriff on November 15th, 2013 2:20 am

    I love your orange block!

  15. sue on November 15th, 2013 2:26 am

    Congrats on your block being included in QM’s Vol. 8. Thanks for the chance to win a copy…I look forward to making your block.
    Sue CollectInTexas Gal

  16. W Jensen on November 15th, 2013 2:38 am

    Love the bright color basket, and love the oranges.

  17. Michelle Harrison on November 15th, 2013 2:45 am

    Years in Florida never made me like the taste of orange juice, but orange is my favorite color. I LOVE this block!

  18. carol on November 15th, 2013 2:47 am

    Great giveaway

  19. Anita on November 15th, 2013 2:56 am

    What a lovely fruit basket!

  20. Betsy on November 15th, 2013 2:58 am

    I love your block!

  21. Brenda on November 15th, 2013 3:01 am

    Lovely block and great giveaway.

  22. Narelle on November 15th, 2013 3:03 am

    Mmmm…Delicious looking oranges :)
    Great block.

  23. KT on November 15th, 2013 3:24 am

    Love your oranges in their teal basket! Thanks for the chance to win a copy of this issue!

  24. Lee on November 15th, 2013 3:40 am

    Fabulous block! Thank you!

  25. Michele T on November 15th, 2013 3:46 am

    Congrats on making it into the magazine… your applique design is lovely!!

  26. Sharon Green on November 15th, 2013 3:51 am

    My favorite things…teal, basket, oranges.. thanks for sharing your talent!!

  27. Martina on November 15th, 2013 3:54 am

    Such a lovely block! Adorable!

  28. Marca Fritzemeier on November 15th, 2013 3:56 am

    I love basket blocks and this is a cool one. Thanks!

  29. Dana Gaffney on November 15th, 2013 4:10 am

    What a cute block! I like your blue and orange color scheme.

  30. Marly on November 15th, 2013 4:21 am

    Lovely block, super colours. Thanks for sharing your design.

  31. Bernie S on November 15th, 2013 4:28 am

    Wonderfully colorful block.

  32. Deb G. in VA on November 15th, 2013 4:34 am

    I love your block! Thanks for the giveaway!

  33. Ruth on November 15th, 2013 4:36 am

    Thanks for the opportunity! Your block is so cute. I am going to follow your blog as I have begun to do more appliqué, but want to learn more and your blog looks like it has tons of information!

  34. Jocelyn on November 15th, 2013 4:57 am

    What a cute block! Thanks!

  35. Elaine on November 15th, 2013 4:59 am

    Cute block, do you think red & green for holiday basket and oranges would look wierd? I think I may try it after I have the magazine.

    Congrats on being included in the 100 blocks. I love that magazine.

  36. Debbie Rhodes on November 15th, 2013 5:16 am

    I love this… could see changing to red apples and making a little one block wall hanging in my kitchen… love this.

  37. dee on November 15th, 2013 5:16 am

    Loving the fruit basket – congratulations on your contribution to 100 Blocks

  38. Sandi on November 15th, 2013 5:20 am

    Love your block. I started appliqueing about a year ago and love doing it. Thanks for a chance to win.

  39. SuzK on November 15th, 2013 5:21 am

    what a sweet block! Congratulations for being part of this issue.

  40. Betty Woodlee on November 15th, 2013 5:27 am

    I love your oranges and basket block. This is the first time I’ve visited your page but I will be back to visit many times but I must leave right now I’m on a mission to win a copy of QM’s mag. Thanks for the chance to win. Congrats on making the magazine again.

  41. Sherry VF on November 15th, 2013 5:27 am

    I agree that orange and blue are good combinations…very vibrant. Nice block

  42. Vivian on November 15th, 2013 5:28 am

    Very cute block for the holidays. Always love your designs.

  43. bonnie on November 15th, 2013 5:28 am

    this block reminds me of this time of year in my yard as it is now time to pick the oranges and I do have baskets full from my trees…

  44. Linda on November 15th, 2013 5:31 am

    Very original twist on a basket block!

  45. Debby on November 15th, 2013 5:33 am

    Congratulations – your block is adorable! Thanks for the chance to win :)

  46. rosa on November 15th, 2013 5:46 am

    Congratulations.Wonderful blocks!Thanks

  47. Jacklynn Grimm on November 15th, 2013 5:50 am

    I love brights and your block is right up my alley – especially with the purple basket – my favorite color. Thanks for the give away!

  48. Janet Frank on November 15th, 2013 6:01 am

    I’m collecting basket blocks for a Basket sampler quilt. I really the oranges in yours…it will really add something different to my quilt…when I get it made!

  49. Carol E on November 15th, 2013 6:13 am

    I’m glad I found you site – I love doing applique and I love the basket of oranges!

  50. Sharie on November 15th, 2013 6:21 am

    Love your site and bookmarked it for later. Thanks for chance to win issue #8.

  51. Barb Johnson on November 15th, 2013 6:25 am

    I like your color combination!

  52. Jeanne on November 15th, 2013 6:25 am

    What a fun refreshing block you made. thanks for sharing your talent.

  53. Cathy B on November 15th, 2013 6:26 am

    Great Block, congratulations on having it in the magazine.

  54. Carolyn P. on November 15th, 2013 6:28 am

    Great block!!!

  55. sue on November 15th, 2013 6:34 am

    Love your orange basket and the contrasting colors! And congrats on being published!

  56. Karen on November 15th, 2013 6:37 am

    Lovely block. Congratulations in being published.

  57. kaylace on November 15th, 2013 6:37 am

    In the long distant past I did applique frequently. It’s a wonderful take long project. Then I got away from it for pieced charity quilts. Now I’m in a group that is doing small or tiny quilts for the preemie babies and this block would brighten up the morning for a stressed mom or nurse.
    thank you
    Kaylace

  58. Alberta Price on November 15th, 2013 6:37 am

    Love love the block with the orange circles… would look awesome in a basket quilt. Thanks

  59. Rachel Wright on November 15th, 2013 6:39 am

    Thanks for a chance to win :)

  60. Linda E in AZ on November 15th, 2013 6:48 am

    cute basket design!
    thanks

  61. Dorothy G on November 15th, 2013 6:54 am

    Congratulations on having your block published in Quiltmakers 100 Blocks Volume 8. It’s a beautiful block and can’t wait to make it. Thanks for the chance to win a copy of the magazine.

  62. Janine Huisjen on November 15th, 2013 6:58 am

    Congrats on the block! Now I’m hungry for an orange.

  63. Hanke on November 15th, 2013 7:07 am

    Nice block! Thanks for the chance!

  64. Lorri on November 15th, 2013 7:07 am

    Love the color choice-thank you for the chance to win

  65. Michele on November 15th, 2013 7:17 am

    sweet block! Thanks for sharing the different colorways and for the chance to win

  66. Siobhan on November 15th, 2013 7:27 am

    Your block is just darling! I love the oranges against the teal! Thank you for the opportunity.

  67. Diane Bowron on November 15th, 2013 7:29 am

    I love your block. It is traditional and modern as well.

  68. Margo Scott on November 15th, 2013 7:29 am

    Love the basket block and all of the possibilities. Congrats!

  69. Kathy on November 15th, 2013 7:30 am

    What a fabulous basket–I love baskets and would love to see a quilt with all color of baskets of oranges. Beautiful!

  70. Terry H. on November 15th, 2013 7:38 am

    Love the ranges in the basket. What a great idea for a quilt, baskets full of fruit. Thanks for the chance to win.

  71. Kathryn Knox on November 15th, 2013 7:38 am

    Hi! Congratulations! I like your block and orange & teal are so pretty together..Your book looks like it belongs with my quilting books…going to check it out!

  72. Sandy (aka Stitches) on November 15th, 2013 7:42 am

    Love your baskets but I love all of your patterns..great job!!

  73. Quilting Tangent on November 15th, 2013 7:44 am

    Nice block, Purple basket is pretty.
    24Tangent@gmail.com

  74. Melanie on November 15th, 2013 7:45 am

    Basket of Oranges is bright and beautiful!

  75. Charlene McCullough on November 15th, 2013 7:49 am

    I love everything applique. Block is beautiful and traditional which I also like. Thanks for the entry.

  76. Elaine Morgan on November 15th, 2013 7:50 am

    looking forward to this new magazine with all the blocks!

  77. Janet P. on November 15th, 2013 7:55 am

    What a great block! I really do like blue and orange together.

  78. MaryLou on November 15th, 2013 7:56 am

    I really like your different take on a basket block – great applique pattern..
    Thanks for the chance..
    MaryLou
    Fun4Me1249@aol.com

  79. Andresa on November 15th, 2013 8:00 am

    Love your block; it’s making me hungry (but maybe that’s because I haven’t had breakfast yet).

  80. Anne on November 15th, 2013 8:06 am

    Still trying to learn this technique which I guess we will always be learning. Thanks for the chance to win

  81. Jackie H on November 15th, 2013 8:13 am

    cute basket of oranges. I have apple fabric it would be fun to fussy cut to put in the basket too.

  82. Kim on November 15th, 2013 8:19 am

    love your block. Thanks for the chance to win!

  83. KT on November 15th, 2013 8:19 am

    Cute block! Thanks for the chance

  84. Joanna on November 15th, 2013 8:23 am

    I love the teal and orange combo; it has a fresh look.

  85. Kris S in WI on November 15th, 2013 8:25 am

    This is so adorable. I love the oranges and it would be pretty with almost any color basket. thanks for sharing.

  86. Rhonda on November 15th, 2013 8:25 am

    Love your patterns. Stop by your both at the festivals.

  87. Lauren aka Giddy99 on November 15th, 2013 8:36 am

    Cute block! I love orange and teal together, too!

  88. Qltmys on November 15th, 2013 8:40 am

    Love your block. I might just have to sneak some apples into one of your baskets.

  89. Carrie P. on November 15th, 2013 8:40 am

    another very cute block just like the ones years past.

  90. Deborah DeBerry on November 15th, 2013 8:50 am

    Love your block. Learning applique is on by bucket list. Thanks for sharing your talent.

  91. Mary W on November 15th, 2013 8:50 am

    I’m so glad that I found your blog through this blog hop – I love applique!

  92. Sallie on November 15th, 2013 8:58 am

    Great block! Thanks for sharing!

  93. Lee Ann L. on November 15th, 2013 9:05 am

    Congrats on getting into the magazine!

  94. Joyce Mitchell on November 15th, 2013 9:06 am

    Cute block – thanks for sharing.

  95. Carol on November 15th, 2013 9:10 am

    Will have to try applique one of these days!

  96. kathy pfaltzgraff on November 15th, 2013 9:10 am

    Neat idea, round oranges with the angular shaped basket, Very attractive. Thanks, Kathy

  97. Sandy on November 15th, 2013 9:10 am

    Congratulations – this must be so fun for you!

  98. Kathy L on November 15th, 2013 9:11 am

    Love all your designs. Thanks for the chance to win.

  99. Barb C in WA on November 15th, 2013 9:14 am

    Very cute! This would be fun to frame for the wall in my kitchen.

  100. Linda Webster on November 15th, 2013 9:15 am

    I love applique and am so happy that I’ve found your blog. Congratulations on having Basket of Oranges in the 100 Blocks magazine.

  101. Tish Miller on November 15th, 2013 9:17 am

    Congrats, your block is beautiful and would love to learn how to do. Oranges always remind me of California, as my cousins and I would pick oranges when we were kids to make spending money. Great memories thanks.

  102. Lisa Marie on November 15th, 2013 9:34 am

    I especially love the fabrics you chose for the oranges! I have enjoyed every issue of this magazine and it looks like this will be another good one!

  103. marta on November 15th, 2013 9:34 am

    I love your orange block!time to use my orange fat quarters..thank you

  104. Shawn J on November 15th, 2013 9:39 am

    Great block, thanks for sharing!
    smjohns63 at yahoo dot com

  105. Mel Meister on November 15th, 2013 9:42 am

    Your block is so bright and colorful! Being in Florida it is also very appropriate! LOL!

  106. Margaret Andrews on November 15th, 2013 9:42 am

    What a beautiful block! I just love it.

  107. Cindy Wienstroer on November 15th, 2013 9:43 am

    Love it with the teal but the purple comes close to my heart – secondary colors are my favorite.

  108. LeAnn on November 15th, 2013 9:44 am

    Love your block.

  109. Darla Dishman on November 15th, 2013 9:44 am

    Love your sight, Really enjoying it. I’s just getting into applique, love to do it, I’s really into the 3D. Love the basket and oranges. Oranges are my favorite fruit..

  110. Glynis on November 15th, 2013 9:50 am

    Kay, your basket block is beautiful as is every other pattern that you design. Keep up the good work.

  111. Donna Phelps on November 15th, 2013 9:55 am

    I enjoy applique and your block is adorable.I really like the original colorway.Happy to have found you.

  112. Nita on November 15th, 2013 10:01 am

    Very cool! I actually have your book but haven’t made anything in it yet. I’d love to win a copy of 100 blocks.

  113. Audrey on November 15th, 2013 10:01 am

    Your basket of oranges looks delicious no matter what colour is used for the basket. Congratulations on having your block chosen for Volume 8.

  114. Jeanette on November 15th, 2013 10:02 am

    I love the purple one!

  115. Rebecca Schmitt on November 15th, 2013 10:08 am

    Very lovely and bright!

  116. Vicki H on November 15th, 2013 10:09 am

    Love the blue basket. Congrats, 7 times wow.

  117. Sandy K on November 15th, 2013 10:10 am

    Those oranges are delicious looking. Love the block.

  118. Kathleen on November 15th, 2013 10:15 am

    Beautiful block. Would love to win a copy of this magazine!

  119. Julie in WA on November 15th, 2013 10:19 am

    What a lovely variation of the basket block. Love the fruit and the shape of the basket!

  120. Loris Mills on November 15th, 2013 10:19 am

    Gorgeous block! We Californians love our oranges :-)

  121. Pat Evans on November 15th, 2013 10:20 am

    Happy to see your use of orange. It’s very cheerful. I’m not an appliquer, but perhaps I wonder back and see what I can learn from you.

  122. Dawn Frisch on November 15th, 2013 10:33 am

    Great block! So cute and congrats on it being in the magazine!
    Happy quilting
    Dawn
    array-dawn@cox.net

  123. Gwen W on November 15th, 2013 10:35 am

    Fun block! Thanks for the inspiration!

  124. Shelor on November 15th, 2013 10:45 am

    Great block. Thanks for sharing.

  125. Janet T on November 15th, 2013 10:50 am

    Nice basket block.

  126. Margaret Schindler on November 15th, 2013 10:52 am

    I love your block. Congrats on it being in the magazine. Thanks for sharing

  127. Susan Green on November 15th, 2013 10:55 am

    Love the block. Thank you for the chance to win the magazine.

  128. Linda on November 15th, 2013 10:55 am

    Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win.

  129. Tyne Dimitrov on November 15th, 2013 10:58 am

    Thanks for doing this giveaway.. Love you block!

  130. Nancy Angerer on November 15th, 2013 11:13 am

    Love your block, and I have even been collecting fat quarters of fabric that could be used for baskets:)

  131. Jane from MA on November 15th, 2013 11:14 am

    I love all of the baskets – Thanks for the chance.

  132. Susan Paxton on November 15th, 2013 11:18 am

    Love your basket of oranges…Applique is one technique I still need to learn.

  133. Kathy Pennell on November 15th, 2013 11:18 am

    I love your patterns and this one is adorable too! Thanks for the opportunity!

  134. Connie Wood on November 15th, 2013 11:18 am

    Love baskets and applique. will be trying this block

  135. kathy h on November 15th, 2013 11:23 am

    Very cute block and my daughter’s favorite color is orange so really enjoyed it.

  136. Regina on November 15th, 2013 11:34 am

    I like seeing a basket with something IN it for a change!

  137. Jane H on November 15th, 2013 11:39 am

    Love that block, especially in bright colors!

  138. Joyce Carter on November 15th, 2013 11:39 am

    Great block. I love baskets and needle turn applique so this is perfect for me. Thanks for sharing.

  139. Mary Kastner on November 15th, 2013 11:57 am

    The basket block is adorable. Thank you for a chance to win a copy of the new 100 Blocksmagazine.

    Mary

  140. Texana on November 15th, 2013 11:59 am

    Love the oranges!!! Thanks for a chance to win.

  141. Sandy Curtis on November 15th, 2013 12:08 pm

    I like to do hand applique, this is a great basket. Thanks for the chance to win.

  142. Janet D on November 15th, 2013 12:16 pm

    What a cute block. I love hand applique.

  143. Connie Higgins on November 15th, 2013 12:21 pm

    Precious…thank you!

  144. Tami Chaulk on November 15th, 2013 12:31 pm

    Congratulations for being published again! I really like the combination of orange and teal in your Basket of Oranges. I have really been enjoying the blog hop!

  145. missmoozie on November 15th, 2013 12:34 pm

    Beautiful basket! I’m learning applique and love it. Congratulations!

    missmoozie(at)gmail(dot)com

  146. Debbie St.Germain on November 15th, 2013 12:39 pm

    I always love seeing what block you will make for the new issue, another winner!

    Debbie

  147. Pam Fullmer on November 15th, 2013 12:42 pm

    being from CA I love the basket of oranges.

  148. Judy on November 15th, 2013 12:46 pm

    I love your Basket of Oranges block it is so bright and pretty.

  149. Kathy on November 15th, 2013 12:53 pm

    Cute Block

  150. Joan H. on November 15th, 2013 12:55 pm

    Adorable basket of oranges pattern!

  151. Julie B on November 15th, 2013 12:59 pm

    cute basket blocks.

  152. Renata on November 15th, 2013 1:07 pm

    Enjoy the different color options

  153. Cindy Dahlgren on November 15th, 2013 1:24 pm

    nice block!

  154. Holly Casey on November 15th, 2013 1:27 pm

    I love the oranges in the basket. I especially like the simplicity of the basket. It reminds mw that I’ve avoided traditional basket designs in the past because they were fussy or frilly. Yours is just right. Thanks for the inspiration.

  155. Madeline on November 15th, 2013 1:30 pm

    a basket of oranges, what an original idea! How about a basket of apples, nuts, etc?

  156. Suzanne Flaro on November 15th, 2013 1:32 pm

    I am a beginner and as of yet I haven’t done any applique work. Your basket of oranges is very cute and looks like a good place to start with applique.

  157. JunkArt on November 15th, 2013 1:33 pm

    Like your different take on the basket! and the color scheme.

  158. Sharon Lichter on November 15th, 2013 1:37 pm

    Your Basket of Oranges is just adorable!

  159. Cynthia H. on November 15th, 2013 1:49 pm

    Definitely bookmarking your site. Leaning appliqué is on my list this next year.

  160. Stephanie @ Quarter Incher on November 15th, 2013 1:50 pm

    What a nice block! Your applique is awesome!

  161. Lori Genovario on November 15th, 2013 1:57 pm

    Really cute block. I love orange and Oranges, yummy!

  162. Nancy on November 15th, 2013 2:05 pm

    Love your Basket of Oranges block. Congratulations on your block being selected.

  163. Kris B on November 15th, 2013 2:15 pm

    Perfect block for a Florida Girl! Love it!

  164. Anne Cowan on November 15th, 2013 2:17 pm

    I like the basket block but am not crazy about applique. I guess I will have to try it now!!! LOL. Thanks for the chance to win the magazine.

  165. Lynn Nelson Markley on November 15th, 2013 2:19 pm

    What a great block with oranges. I love the purple basket.

  166. missmoozie on November 15th, 2013 2:23 pm

    How cool! Love your block, Congratulations!

    missmoozie(at)gmail(dot)com

  167. Sandra Visser on November 15th, 2013 2:36 pm

    Grats on being in the magazine. Thanks for the chance to win.

  168. Carole M. on November 15th, 2013 2:39 pm

    Congrats on making it into magazine. Looking forward to getting the magazine.

  169. Karyn Ashley-Smith on November 15th, 2013 2:42 pm

    Congrats on being in the 100!

  170. Rachell R on November 15th, 2013 2:44 pm

    nice to meet you. congrats on another great entry.
    I will need to look through your blog some more. there still tons of things that I don’t know about. appliqué.

  171. Polly Hada on November 15th, 2013 2:54 pm

    Always LOVE your traditional, symmetrical blocks and this one is a winner. Fingers crossed for this wonderful magazine

  172. Liz Engman on November 15th, 2013 3:19 pm

    What a sweet variation on the traditional basket block–and I love teal and orange!

  173. Donna Joy on November 15th, 2013 3:22 pm

    I agree teal and orange go together. I must follow to learn more about your applique methods. Thanks so much for the inspiration.

  174. Marianne on November 15th, 2013 3:24 pm

    I like the block. Bright colors would make it pop.

  175. Nichole Alvarez on November 15th, 2013 3:27 pm

    I like your block. Very pretty!

  176. Kate on November 15th, 2013 3:31 pm

    very cute block, love the orange and teal together. Thanks for the chance!

  177. v dale on November 15th, 2013 3:31 pm

    Love your block and your blog!!

  178. Sherry B on November 15th, 2013 3:32 pm

    Cute block…very do-able for someone like me who is applique-challenged! Congrats on getting your block in this issue.

  179. Julie T on November 15th, 2013 3:47 pm

    I love applique. What a cute basket.

  180. Betty Domal on November 15th, 2013 3:50 pm

    Love the basket of oranges block. My favorite quilting is applique.
    Thanks for the chance to win the magazine.

  181. Susan Blumenshein on November 15th, 2013 3:55 pm

    What a cute basket full of oranges! I am just getting into applique and your designs appear to be very user friendly and fun. Thank you for the chance to win.

  182. Cecilia on November 15th, 2013 3:55 pm

    Cute block! I’m working on a BOM at my LQS that is comprised of baskets and I need to add yours to it. All the other baskets are made with HSTs, so yours would be a unique addition. Congrats on being included in this issue. Thanks for the chance to win.

  183. Judi R on November 15th, 2013 4:00 pm

    What an adorable block. I have some cute basket weave fabric in my stash!

  184. Barbara Stewart on November 15th, 2013 4:09 pm

    Never tried applique much but it looks it may be something to add to my quilting skills…..enjoying the blog tour and the chance to see so much new stuff…..

  185. debbie on November 15th, 2013 4:19 pm

    love the block would love apples, oranges cherries…

  186. Wendy on November 15th, 2013 4:39 pm

    Cute block! Would look cute with flowers in it too. Thanks for a chance.

  187. Louise K. on November 15th, 2013 4:44 pm

    Your orange basket is really cute! It looks fun to make.

  188. Jenn Reed on November 15th, 2013 4:52 pm

    I love your design, way to go !!! The bright colors are awesome :)

  189. Emily C on November 15th, 2013 4:59 pm

    What a lovely block. I love the blue, it looks great.

  190. Janet Crossman on November 15th, 2013 5:11 pm

    I would so love to win this book.

  191. Angelia L. on November 15th, 2013 5:21 pm

    I love your basket of oranges block…..I would definitely go for the teal basket. Congratulations and Thank You for sharing!

  192. Sheila Ivany on November 15th, 2013 5:29 pm

    I enjoy eating oranges; your basket of them is
    a neat idea. Thank you. Happy Quilting:)

  193. Linda on November 15th, 2013 5:30 pm

    Cute block. Thanks for the chance to win.

  194. SewCalGal on November 15th, 2013 5:30 pm

    Congratulations. I’m absolutely delighted to learn you have a block in the Quiltmakers 100 Blocks Volume 8. And what a sweet basket of oranges too!

    SewCalGal
    http://www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

  195. Patty Swatzell on November 15th, 2013 5:32 pm

    Congrats on your block being included in Quiltmaker’s Vol. 8. I love your block and see that anything can go in it.

  196. Marie Williams on November 15th, 2013 5:36 pm

    Learning to applique now… and this is such a cute pattern!

  197. Beth C on November 15th, 2013 5:42 pm

    I’m glad I found your blog. Love applique.

  198. Sally on November 15th, 2013 5:45 pm

    I love applique and put it in almost all my quilts. And I love your basket of oranges. I’ve never seen a basket like yours before and it’s adorable!

  199. barbe price on November 15th, 2013 5:47 pm

    very sweet block, i’ve really got to give more time to applique

  200. Deb on November 15th, 2013 5:50 pm

    Well I just love the orange and teal together! Great block.

  201. Carole Williams on November 15th, 2013 6:03 pm

    Pretty block! The different orange colors are very interesting together.

  202. Carolyn Kerr on November 15th, 2013 6:04 pm

    Love the fruit basket! Sweet block.
    carolyn
    mylady@nbnet.nb.ca

  203. Debra Neiman on November 15th, 2013 6:11 pm

    I love the oranges, just right for Christmas. We were very poor and as a child I looked forwarded to getting an orange and some nuts in my stocking. Thanks. crystalbluern at onlineok dot com

  204. Patty Morales on November 15th, 2013 6:15 pm

    Love the love of your basket, a lot different then what unusually see. Thanks for sharing!

  205. Annmarie on November 15th, 2013 6:15 pm

    Very unique block – I like it!

  206. Annie on November 15th, 2013 6:17 pm

    I’m just getting interested in applique, so I was very excited to see you block and for the opportunity to visit your site.

  207. Sandy A in St. Louis on November 15th, 2013 6:19 pm

    Love your block! I am starting to learn applique and the pieces on this are big enough, I think I could handle it!

  208. Becky in Georgia on November 15th, 2013 6:22 pm

    Like the orange and teal combination on your block. Thanks!

  209. Maureen on November 15th, 2013 6:27 pm

    I knew you would produce a splendid block! Love it! Of course, orange is the new black, isn’t it?!!! Thanks for a chance at the give-away.

  210. Nancysue on November 15th, 2013 6:42 pm

    Love the orange and purple combo! Clemson fans! Go Tigers! Thank you for a great blog hop! Congrats on your block and the vol #8….can’t believe it’s up to 8 already…that’s awesome!!

  211. Barbara Young on November 15th, 2013 6:43 pm

    I like the pop that orange gives a quilt. I have been saving orange fabric for a while now – guess its time to pull it out and use it. Fun block.

  212. KatieQ on November 15th, 2013 6:43 pm

    It’s a lovely block. I enjoy applique even though I haven’t mastered the skill.

  213. Ruth Wohlgemuth on November 15th, 2013 6:50 pm

    Nice basket

  214. Robin on November 15th, 2013 6:51 pm

    Love the basket of oranges. Can’t believe this is the 8th volume.

  215. Kaye M. on November 15th, 2013 7:02 pm

    Your basket of oranges is very cute. I did an applique project this fall after many years of only doing patchwork and totally loved it!

  216. Linda Christianson on November 15th, 2013 7:16 pm

    Neat block!

  217. Marcia on November 15th, 2013 7:21 pm

    Cute block:) Thanks for the giveaway!

  218. Penny on November 15th, 2013 7:30 pm

    What a nice block. I like the different style basket, and the teal is beautiful.

  219. Ellen on November 15th, 2013 7:43 pm

    Thanks for sharing your block. Nice applique pattern.

  220. Linda Sanford on November 15th, 2013 7:44 pm

    Great block. I enjoy applique

  221. Mary C in WA on November 15th, 2013 7:49 pm

    LOVE the Purple Basket. How fun to put Oranges in it since you are in CA. Thanks for the giveaway!

  222. ritainalaska on November 15th, 2013 7:59 pm

    love the teal basket of oranges … complementary colors are the best.

  223. Bonnie on November 15th, 2013 8:02 pm

    What a lovely block! Thanks for sharing the color variations.

  224. Lori Smanski on November 15th, 2013 8:09 pm

    congrats on being published. your block is wonderful and yes I can see a lot of great variations. thanks for a chance and for sharing.

  225. Jennifer on November 15th, 2013 8:12 pm

    I liked your ideas about changing up the color of the basket – orange is my favorite color and your block is just the ticket.

  226. Kathy on November 15th, 2013 8:18 pm

    Congrats on your inclusion in this 100 Blocks issue. Fun block! kathleendotlutzatcomcastdotnet

  227. Pamela Reim on November 15th, 2013 8:38 pm

    Fun block and what’s not to like about orange and teal! thks

  228. Laura on November 15th, 2013 8:42 pm

    Great color options. That makes it easier for the visual learners out here to decide on the colors to use.

  229. Tammy Taylor on November 15th, 2013 8:45 pm

    I love the orange and blue combination. It’s one of my favorite colors that look so natural together.

  230. apple blossom on November 15th, 2013 9:25 pm

    love the orange basket block thanks

  231. Judy Forkner on November 15th, 2013 10:11 pm

    I’ve always loved baskets!

  232. Pat V. on November 15th, 2013 10:37 pm

    This is a very cheerful block! Thanks for sharing it with all of us!

  233. Melody Lutz on November 15th, 2013 10:38 pm

    Delicious block….apples AND oranges alternating blocks….hummmmm….might be a new quilt on my table next week. Thanks for the inspiration!

  234. Loriann on November 15th, 2013 11:10 pm

    This block would be cute in a kitchen wall hanging.

  235. Carla G on November 15th, 2013 11:32 pm

    What a cute block! Love the oranges. :)

  236. kbo on November 15th, 2013 11:33 pm

    Cheery block I can see it recreated in 30’repos.

  237. Rhonda Desgranges on November 16th, 2013 12:40 am

    Love your block! Would be great with 30s prints.

  238. Carol on November 16th, 2013 4:27 am

    Cute block-perfect wall hanging

  239. claire in AL on November 16th, 2013 4:35 am

    Your basket of oranges is sweet. Thx for a chance.

  240. carol on November 16th, 2013 4:43 am

    Great block

  241. Pat Wade on November 16th, 2013 6:05 am

    Thank you for the pretty basket.

  242. MaryBeth on November 16th, 2013 6:07 am

    I used to live in Florida with an orange tree in our back yard. Love your block!

  243. arlette on November 16th, 2013 6:20 am

    Love your colored block, it’s so cute, congrasts for being published for the 7th time!!!!

  244. Candi on November 16th, 2013 7:32 am

    Great block again Kay! I have collected each issue as it’s released and cant wait to see this one as well :)

  245. paula dalby on November 16th, 2013 7:35 am

    Love your block. Congrats on making it into the book and thank you for hosting the giveaway.

  246. Elizabeth Dale on November 16th, 2013 7:58 am

    Your block would be perfect on a quilt here in sunny Florida!

  247. Rhonda on November 16th, 2013 8:07 am

    Looks like a fun block. Thank you for the opportunity to enter the contest. : )

  248. Teresa on November 16th, 2013 8:16 am

    Very nice, not colours I would have thought of using but it makes you think

  249. jane d on November 16th, 2013 9:14 am

    Really cute block!

  250. Kate on November 16th, 2013 9:17 am

    I love this block, it’s very bright and cheerful and has inspired me to have a go – thanks!

  251. Marilyn Tucker on November 16th, 2013 9:18 am

    Love your block!

  252. Laura G on November 16th, 2013 10:25 am

    A fun block with lots of possibilities, ty for sharing it!

  253. Helen on November 16th, 2013 10:28 am

    You have designed a beautiful, fun block!

  254. Cathie Colson on November 16th, 2013 10:42 am

    Have a ball in London!

  255. Mary Arline Smith on November 16th, 2013 10:54 am

    “Congratulations!” Thank for illustrating
    interesting options for this fun block.
    Mary Arline

  256. Sunnybec on November 16th, 2013 11:26 am

    What a lovely block! So many gorgeous blocks to do, so hope I am lucky enough to win a copy of this mag. Linda

  257. Kathie L on November 16th, 2013 12:02 pm

    I love the inclusion of oranges in your block.

  258. Linda Wayda on November 16th, 2013 12:39 pm

    What a cute new idea for the basket block. I like the original color scheme.

  259. Debbie H on November 16th, 2013 12:53 pm

    Your block is adorable. Thanks

  260. SoccerMom on November 16th, 2013 1:32 pm

    Cute block, very cheerful.

  261. Linda Hubbard on November 16th, 2013 2:28 pm

    Although I’m not fond of applique, I do love basket blocks! Thanks for the chance to win a copy of 100 Blocks!!

  262. Laura McFall on November 16th, 2013 3:33 pm

    Great Block! Congratulations!! Thank you!!

  263. Connie Hendryx on November 16th, 2013 3:46 pm

    great block! Thanks== chendryx(at)nctv(dot)com

  264. Jamie Todhunter on November 16th, 2013 4:39 pm

    I love your basket and the orange and teal look great together. Thanks for creating such a great block.

  265. Karen on November 16th, 2013 4:43 pm

    Beautiful block!! Thanks for a chance to win…
    Karen

  266. Anita on November 16th, 2013 5:28 pm

    Your orange basket is great! A reminder of the orange groves and that wonderful orange jelly from CA.

  267. Carin Aschan on November 17th, 2013 7:23 am

    That’s a beautiful block!

  268. Michelle Steinfeldt on November 17th, 2013 8:24 am

    Living in Florida, I especially like the orange blocks-cute ideas for colors.

  269. Rita on November 17th, 2013 8:25 am

    I love your orange basket! So bright and cheery!

  270. Elizabeth McDonald on November 17th, 2013 10:37 am

    I love the basket, and the color combo is my current favorite!

  271. Gwendolyn Clark on November 17th, 2013 11:38 am

    Very cute block.

  272. Janie on November 17th, 2013 12:57 pm

    Your basket block is great!

  273. Lorie Bugaiski on November 17th, 2013 2:17 pm

    Love your work! Thanks for a chance to win!

  274. Mary Jo on November 17th, 2013 5:37 pm

    I would never have thought of orange and teal but I love it together!! I have never really been a big fan of orange, but I am liking it much more here lately!!

  275. Quilter Kathy on November 17th, 2013 6:45 pm

    A wonderful blocks for these dark days in November when we need the sunshine and vitamin C!

  276. Cathy Remus on November 17th, 2013 7:51 pm

    I love your block, thank you!

  277. Karrie Smith on November 18th, 2013 12:54 am

    Congrats on your block! I know it will be a fun one to make! Thanks for the chance to win.

  278. Annette J. on November 18th, 2013 2:59 am

    Very nice block! I love your oranges!

  279. Joan Rodriguez on November 18th, 2013 2:17 pm

    Quiltmaker’s annual edition of 100 blocks wouldn’t be the same without one of your blocks being included in it. :)

  280. Tari Hammons on November 18th, 2013 10:44 pm

    I do love the block you have in the 100 blocks magazine. It is adorable. Thank you for participating in the give away.

  281. Diane R on November 19th, 2013 5:40 am

    What a pretty basket! Thanks for the giveaway!