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Welcome gentle quilters!! It’s Day 3 of the 100 Blocks Volume 9 blog tour! These tours are always a rollicking good time, and I’m happy to be part of things once again.
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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 all kinds of appliqué here on the blog. And, we have a featured appliqué book at the beginning of every month, given away in a drawing, which is way fun.
I’m delighted and proud to say that this is my eighth time having one of the 100 Blocks. I just love participating in these special issues!
My latest title from Martingale, Scrap-Appliqué Playground, is all about different ways to put scraps together and cut appliqués out of them. After the book came out, I started playing around with more ideas for cutting appliqués out of something other than just one fabric. I let my mind run wild, and realized that there are clever ways to use traditional pieced quilt blocks for this! It’s the best of both worlds!
Half-Log-Cabin Tulip by Kay Mackenzie.
Cutting a tulip “just so” from a traditional half-log-cabin block gives a fun, stylized look to a very traditional appliqué flower. Split leaves and a patched background complement the pieced nature of the tulip.
The magazine gives complete instructions for making the block, and includes the tulip template that fits just right on the half-log-cabin once it’s pieced. Very cool.
Of course you can change up the color of the background and the flowers. Here are just a couple of possibilities!
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I hope you enjoy this block and all the other 99 fabulous and varied designs in Volume 9!
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 Sunday, May 4.
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 at the bottom of the post. :)
Many thanks for your visit!
Cheerio,
Kay
By Kay Mackenzie
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202 Responses to “Half Log Cabin Tulips!”
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A totally adorable tulip block; love it!
I love Tulips, very nice.
Lovely block – thanks for sharing & thanks for the chance to win.
What a fun and adorable way to make tulips!
This is so clever! I love this block.
Just as cute as can be and so nice to see tulips…so much cold weather has shut ours down! Thanks for the opportunity
I like the unique look of these and they remind me of my recent trip to the tulip fields (:
Lovely cheerful block!
I love your Half-Log-Cabin Tulip block. I can’t wait to try it. Congratulations on your block being selected. Thanks for the great giveaway.
What a cute block! So spring-like and cheery! Love it and will have to use it sometime. Thanks for sharing!
This is the best tulip block EVER.
So very cute and clever.
love the look of the tulips
I love your block, it’s so cute.
congrats, this is a very creative and lovely block. Thanks for a chance to win.
What a cute and Springy block! I love your technique! Would never have thought of that! What a cute tablerunner or seasonal placemats that would make, too
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I have your site bookmarked love this block
You are SOOOO clever!! I love tulips and this block gives them that extra special look. I look forward to your book!!! Kay your blocks are always winners to me!!
What a great way to make a tulip. I like that the hues can be shifted subtly to give it interest.
Your block is beautiful! I like tulips and the fabrics you chose are wonderful. Thanks for a chance to win.
I love applique and this is another idea to work with Thanks for the block.
A very cute tulip block. I love it!
Fun block for the spring that will get here any week now I am sure
What a very cheerful, and lovely block..thanks for the opportunity to win the book!
very cute tulip block! Like the combination of piecing and applique
Fun block–perfect for Spring!
I love tulips and I love applique!!! Thanks for a chance to win.
What a cute block! Thanks for the giveaway.
I love tulips! and this looks like an easy applique too. Thanks for the chance.
Debi Horne
Such a pretty block! I love the tulips.
Cute block…..want to use it as cornerstones for one of my 1930’s quilt tops
Luv your tulip block and other quilt ideas also.
Really like your tulip block. I will learn applique before the year is out.
Like your block. I have some 1926 blocks from an estate with tulips on them. They are always beautiful.
So cute! Makes me think spring, which we really need right about now…
The tulips here are just blooming, so I’m loving both them and your tulip block. So pretty and charming.
Nice spring block.
What a lovely block! Perfect for spring. Thanks for the great giveaway.
Very cool concept! I bet flowers like these could even be fun out of pieced selvedges! Hmm… the creative wheels are turning!
I love your Half-Log-Cabin Tulips!
Your block is great. I love applique on pieced backgrounds.
Very pretty block.
Love your tulip block!! Thanks for the giveaway!!
This block is ingenious. Super cute.
Sweet! These are lovely blocks. what a great way to make a tulip! Happy Spring :-)
I love tulips and I love applique!
Your block is beautiful!
Thanks for the opportunity
That is one adorable block! Thank you for a chance to win.
Totally love these tulips for spring thanks so much for the giveaway!
adorable block and what a great idea! I’ll need to make this quickly – may be the only way I’ll see tulips this spring in New Hampshire!
Thank you for sharing your block. It is very sweet. I love giveaway.
I always look forward to seeing what block you have made and once again, you do not disappoint, love the tulips and would look beautiful by itself or with other blocks.
Debbie
I love your tulips!
Darling Tulips! Just think of all the colors you could make them in – fun!
How fun. Since they won’t grow in my yard, having on the wall in a quiltie, is better yet!
I love your block!!!!!!!!! Thanks for the chance to win.
Very cute and spring-like. I think after such a hard winter we are all ready for spring. There are so many applique blocks – I will get loads of practice! Thanks for the opportunity – notwendy gmail
Very cute block. Neat way to do the tulips. Thanks for the giveaway.
Love the tulips.
I love your tulips! Thanks for sharing and for the giveaway.
Those are great tulips. They are soft and gentle compared to some more traditional pieced flower blocks.
I love your Half Log Cabin Tulip block….very clever! Congratulations!
I love your block. I am learning applique and this block is lovely
Nice block, Congrats and thanks for the chance to win.
Love the idea of combo methods-thanks and congrats!
Such a sweet flower!
Love that tulip block. Great idea for the combo method and thanks for the chance to win.
Great tulips! Love how you made them out of log cabins!
This design reminds me of a beautiful, older, traditional quilt I have that my grandmother made. It’s a real treasure! Love your design!
Congratulations!!
What a great block!
Cute idea for tulips. And just right for this time of year and for my Dutch heritage.
My mind would have been a long way from fussy cutting appliqué from a pieced block. Thanks for the idea.
What an amazing and cute idea. I normally do not go for flower blocks but I sure like this one.
Your tulips are beautiful. Thanks for the chance to win.
Still waiting for flowers to pop out around here. Was a long, hard winter. Your block is beautiful and a breath of fresh air!
Beautiful block Kay — loving’ the tulips and the creative approach. Thank you for the share! Karen
Great block. Thanks for the chance to win.
I love your tulip block and I like your approach. It’s on my to-do list!
Just getting into applique. So far, so good. Just completed a Rose of Sharon applique quilt…after working on it for over a year. This block is really cute!
I live in WA where we just had a tulip festival in Skaget Valley area and it is oh so beautiful. Love tulips and your block is fun. Congrats on being in so many of the 100 Blocks, it is a favorite zine of mine!
Cute block. I can’t wait to try it!
Novel idea for making the tulips. Love the block!
very sweet!
Very cute, thanks for the chance!
What a cute block! I usually paper piece but I just might have to applique this block. Love your colors.
Love the look of log cabin quilts so I especially enjoyed seeing your block.
Love your tulips – a good way to combine colors and make them very springy!
Congratulations on being chosen for the magazine! Your tulip block is adorable! Thanks for sharing.
I’m a huge fan of this series of magazines! Would love to win!
How ingenious!! Love this!!
I love Half-Log-Cabin Tulip. Tulips are my favourite flower. Congratulations on having your block chosen for the magazine!
Love those tulips.
I love your block. Thanks for the chance to win.
Santa Cruz?? I live in the general area. Hope you are enjoying the warm, warm weather. Thanks for the giveaway.
I love your tulips and think the multiple fabrics give it a fantastic look! Thank you for giving us a chance to win.
Tulips are one of my favorite flowers! This block just screams ‘make me!’
You have just designed the cutest adorable block. Great job well done. This block would be so cute as a well hanging or even a quilt for me. Thank you for being a part of this and the chance to become a winner of such a fantastic magazine.
Sandi Timmons
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I’m not into applique that much, but your tulip block is really cute and looks very doable.
I love your block. I can easily see a whole quilt of different colored tulips and squares.
What a novel idea! It looks fun. Thank you for the chance to win!
Oh my gosh Kay! I LOVE your block. Those tulips are just too cute.
Good job. Thanks for chance
Very cute idea. Would be a great use for orphan blocks. Thanks for the chance to win Vol. 9.
What a pretty flower block. I’d make a bunch of these blocks in different colors!
I love you tulip design. I’ve seen many of your designs and they are always so fresh.
Love your skills.
Live the tulip block! Very nice!
Cute tulip block. Congrats on eight times!
What a fun idea! I love the tulips!! Congratulations on getting into the publication. Thank you for sponsoring the giveaway.
I enjoyed your block very much. Really cute.
A very clever and beautiful block!
Love your block. It is so happy!!
What a nice block
what a wonderful block. Congratulations.
Love this block. If I made it, it would have to be in memoriam for the two red tulips we planted in front, a gift from a coworker, that survived the cold –but succumbed to something that bit off the flowers and scattered the petals all over. Maybe next year.
That is a seriously cute tulip pattern! Good job!
That is just a cute way to change up the old log cabin, you are vey clever with your tulips, congrats.
Using a log cabin block is a neat idea for the tulip!
Great block Kaye. I’m so into tulips this spring.
Kaye, I love you tulips! crystalbluern at onlineok dot com
Cute tulips! And I always enjoy reading your blog.
Lovely block. I love tulips but don’t grow them because the deer snack on them like popcorn.
Your tulips are lovely! Thanks for the chance to win. :)
Love your tulips block! I enjoy read your blog and books! Thanks for a chance to win !
Very cute and of course it is an applique design. Congrats on being in eight of the magazines.
Very very cute block! Thanks for the giveaway!
Oh, I am so in love with this block. Can’t wait to get a copy of the new edition of 100 Blocks.
What a cute block. I love tulips and it looks so nice.
I do like the block. I could not figure out where the log cabin came in. That was a different way to make a block. I think it would look neat with the different colors of tulips.
Your block is absolutely gorgeous. I love to do applique. Congratulations and thanks for the giveaway.
I haven’t done much applique, but I really like the look of your tulips. I have to give them a try!
These flowers are so cute! I never would have thought of using a log cabin block to make them, though!
I usually don’t do applique – but your block is certainly tempting. I love log cabin blocks and this block combines the best to both worlds. Great job. Thanks for the opportunity.
That is a very cool block. Love it!
I love a log cabin block and adore these sweet tulips with the same block type! yeah! thanks!
this is a very creative and lovely block. Thanks for a chance to win….marta
Fun block!
I have your book and adore it. This is such a neat idea. I have scraps so I make scrappy quilts!
Your block is so cute..love it. I don’t do a lot of applique work. I am still kind of learning it. I would really like to try this block.
Thank you for the chance to win
thim3@hotmail.com
Great tulip block…Thanks for the chance to win!!
Love the tulips! Since I love flowers so much, this would be a great block to make.
Cute tulip block. I wish our tulips were blooming.
Having recently been bitten by the “Scrap Bug” as well as working on an applique quilt for my new grandson, my eyes just POPPED open when I saw your book! Must have!! And thank you for the opportunity to win!
I love your tulips.
Those are beautiful tulips.
Tulips are my DIL’s favorite flower! Might have to make this! Thank you.
I love this block! Very fun tulips!
First time I’ve seen a tulip made like this. LOVE it! Fingers crossed!
Such a cute block! Thanks!
I’m a big fan of tulips, congrats for being published!!!
Great tulip block. It is such a cheerful looking block. Tulips are in full bloom right now and they are wonderful to look at.
What a neat idea to make tulips with a log cabin-type block! Oh, would SO LOVE TO WIN this issue! The 100 Blocks magazine is to die for! Thanks so much for your creative inspiration.
Great block! Fabric tulips are the only kind I can “grow” – the deer have eaten all the ones outside!
Very lovely block. And another new technique to try. What a neat idea!
Terrific block. I think it’ll be a few more weeks before anything comes up from the ground, so I’ll have to enjoy your spring fabric tulips.
Cute! I love tulips. Thanks for the great block.
Such a cheerful block. I love the way you have done the background for the tulips.
As always Kay, your block is fabulous! Thanks for a chance at the give-away.
Cute cheerful block, thanks for sharing all the color ideas.
You always have such cute ideas! Thanks for sharing, and for the giveaway.
What a cute block.
Great way to do flowers! Cute block.
Lovely block. Great block for spring!
Cute, cute tulips. Thanks for sharing and the giveaway. Fingers are crossed.
That is a very clever idea and I like adding tulips anytime, anywhere in my applique pieces. They are so refreshing and say spring is here.
That is just a very innovative way to combine two adorable blocks. I would love to get that quilt going!
So cute!
Beautiful block, such a happy design. Love tulips and love that you used them in your block.
Very cute! Lovely tulips for spring.
Reminds me a bit of Victoria Findlay Wolfe’s technique of “made fabric”. Now I need to stretch my wings more and develop more appliqué skills.
reillyr2(at)hotmail(dot)com
Lovely design!!!
Love the cute tulips. Hopefully mine will come up soon.
I’m just learning applique and this block is so beautiful!!
What a fun block! I know just who this wall quilt will be for.
What a pretty tulip block!
This is a fun blog tour and thank you for putting my name into the drawing. Your block really has my interest. Thanks
Hello Spring! That’s what your block says to me! Now to gain the talent needed for applique… Thanks for the chance to win.
I love your tulip block!
Love your block :) Thanks for the chance to win a copy!
Great block thanks for sharing and giving us a chance to win.
I love your tulips, and so cleverly made. Beautiful. Thanks for sharing your idea.
Lovely tulip block! Thank you for sharing.
Great combination of a traditional block and appliqué , I love it . Thanks for the chance to win .
Lovely block, love the tulips. Thanks for sharing & thanks for the chance to win.
Wonderful block! Love your book too! Its a favorite of mine :-)
Nice block! Thanks for the opportunity to win the giveaway.
I like the half log cabin used for the tulip applique. Very clever and cute.
Been looking for some Spring flowers to make a mini – yours are perfect. Can’t wait to get started. Thanks for sharing.
Your flower block is very cute.
Such a sweet block.. Thanks for the post.
The cutest tulips ever. I can envision them in so many different color combinations.
Love combining piecing and applique. Love your block!
Such a cute block! I enjoy doing applique and will have to try this block.
Congrats on being in the magazine. I like your block. Thanks for the giveaway.
Your block is of one of my favorite flowers! I definitely want to make one or 10! Thanks for the giveaway!
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Very pretty!
Very nice! I love the scrappy background. Thanks for the giveaway!
A tulip block….how fun!! Would be such a great idea to make a spring quilt using this block as part of it.
Love your patchwork behind the applique block. It really lends something special to the feel of the block, then to have the log cabin piecing on the tulips. It’s great! Thanks for sharing your ideas, pattern and giveaway.
thks for your generosity.
Clever way to sew tulips. Great block!
I love your block. Thanks for the chance to win.
Your block is as fresh as springtime. I love it.
What a sweet block! It’s definitely going on my to-do list!
I love how you created the tulip piece from the half log cabin. It looks great. Thank you for a chance to win.
Good thing I got to you before the deadline! I had to work the last couple of days and got behind on my blog tour. Love the idea of the tulips from the half-log cabins. Tulips are blooming in NE Indiana as I type!