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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!
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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 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. :)
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281 Responses to “Basket of Oranges”
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Love your site, so excited to find you
This California girl loves your orange basket–it reminds me of home.
I love your block. Thanks for sharing.
I love your block! It’s so nice for the holidays!
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.
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.
What a fun block – I’d love to try it!
Oh what a nice block
Congratulations with your winning block You are Lucky but we too
Love this block, and all the different options that you have provided.
I have not tried appliqué on a quilt yet , but I hope to soon , very pretty block
I have always been drawn to quilts with baskets. Your block (congrats BTW!) is a new and different twist!
Love your block. Applique is my favorite
Time for me to get working on my applique skills. They are a bit rusty. Thanks for the wonderful block!
I love your orange block!
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
Love the bright color basket, and love the oranges.
Years in Florida never made me like the taste of orange juice, but orange is my favorite color. I LOVE this block!
Great giveaway
What a lovely fruit basket!
I love your block!
Lovely block and great giveaway.
Mmmm…Delicious looking oranges :)
Great block.
Love your oranges in their teal basket! Thanks for the chance to win a copy of this issue!
Fabulous block! Thank you!
Congrats on making it into the magazine… your applique design is lovely!!
My favorite things…teal, basket, oranges.. thanks for sharing your talent!!
Such a lovely block! Adorable!
I love basket blocks and this is a cool one. Thanks!
What a cute block! I like your blue and orange color scheme.
Lovely block, super colours. Thanks for sharing your design.
Wonderfully colorful block.
I love your block! Thanks for the giveaway!
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!
What a cute block! Thanks!
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.
I love this… could see changing to red apples and making a little one block wall hanging in my kitchen… love this.
Loving the fruit basket – congratulations on your contribution to 100 Blocks
Love your block. I started appliqueing about a year ago and love doing it. Thanks for a chance to win.
what a sweet block! Congratulations for being part of this issue.
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.
I agree that orange and blue are good combinations…very vibrant. Nice block
Very cute block for the holidays. Always love your designs.
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…
Very original twist on a basket block!
Congratulations – your block is adorable! Thanks for the chance to win :)
Congratulations.Wonderful blocks!Thanks
I love brights and your block is right up my alley – especially with the purple basket – my favorite color. Thanks for the give away!
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!
I’m glad I found you site – I love doing applique and I love the basket of oranges!
Love your site and bookmarked it for later. Thanks for chance to win issue #8.
I like your color combination!
What a fun refreshing block you made. thanks for sharing your talent.
Great Block, congratulations on having it in the magazine.
Great block!!!
Love your orange basket and the contrasting colors! And congrats on being published!
Lovely block. Congratulations in being published.
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
Love love the block with the orange circles… would look awesome in a basket quilt. Thanks
Thanks for a chance to win :)
cute basket design!
thanks
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.
Congrats on the block! Now I’m hungry for an orange.
Nice block! Thanks for the chance!
Love the color choice-thank you for the chance to win
sweet block! Thanks for sharing the different colorways and for the chance to win
Your block is just darling! I love the oranges against the teal! Thank you for the opportunity.
I love your block. It is traditional and modern as well.
Love the basket block and all of the possibilities. Congrats!
What a fabulous basket–I love baskets and would love to see a quilt with all color of baskets of oranges. Beautiful!
Love the ranges in the basket. What a great idea for a quilt, baskets full of fruit. Thanks for the chance to win.
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!
Love your baskets but I love all of your patterns..great job!!
Nice block, Purple basket is pretty.
24Tangent@gmail.com
Basket of Oranges is bright and beautiful!
I love everything applique. Block is beautiful and traditional which I also like. Thanks for the entry.
looking forward to this new magazine with all the blocks!
What a great block! I really do like blue and orange together.
I really like your different take on a basket block – great applique pattern..
Thanks for the chance..
MaryLou
Fun4Me1249@aol.com
Love your block; it’s making me hungry (but maybe that’s because I haven’t had breakfast yet).
Still trying to learn this technique which I guess we will always be learning. Thanks for the chance to win
cute basket of oranges. I have apple fabric it would be fun to fussy cut to put in the basket too.
love your block. Thanks for the chance to win!
Cute block! Thanks for the chance
I love the teal and orange combo; it has a fresh look.
This is so adorable. I love the oranges and it would be pretty with almost any color basket. thanks for sharing.
Love your patterns. Stop by your both at the festivals.
Cute block! I love orange and teal together, too!
Love your block. I might just have to sneak some apples into one of your baskets.
another very cute block just like the ones years past.
Love your block. Learning applique is on by bucket list. Thanks for sharing your talent.
I’m so glad that I found your blog through this blog hop – I love applique!
Great block! Thanks for sharing!
Congrats on getting into the magazine!
Cute block – thanks for sharing.
Will have to try applique one of these days!
Neat idea, round oranges with the angular shaped basket, Very attractive. Thanks, Kathy
Congratulations – this must be so fun for you!
Love all your designs. Thanks for the chance to win.
Very cute! This would be fun to frame for the wall in my kitchen.
I love applique and am so happy that I’ve found your blog. Congratulations on having Basket of Oranges in the 100 Blocks magazine.
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.
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!
I love your orange block!time to use my orange fat quarters..thank you
Great block, thanks for sharing!
smjohns63 at yahoo dot com
Your block is so bright and colorful! Being in Florida it is also very appropriate! LOL!
What a beautiful block! I just love it.
Love it with the teal but the purple comes close to my heart – secondary colors are my favorite.
Love your block.
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..
Kay, your basket block is beautiful as is every other pattern that you design. Keep up the good work.
I enjoy applique and your block is adorable.I really like the original colorway.Happy to have found you.
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.
Your basket of oranges looks delicious no matter what colour is used for the basket. Congratulations on having your block chosen for Volume 8.
I love the purple one!
Very lovely and bright!
Love the blue basket. Congrats, 7 times wow.
Those oranges are delicious looking. Love the block.
Beautiful block. Would love to win a copy of this magazine!
What a lovely variation of the basket block. Love the fruit and the shape of the basket!
Gorgeous block! We Californians love our oranges :-)
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.
Great block! So cute and congrats on it being in the magazine!
Happy quilting
Dawn
array-dawn@cox.net
Fun block! Thanks for the inspiration!
Great block. Thanks for sharing.
Nice basket block.
I love your block. Congrats on it being in the magazine. Thanks for sharing
Love the block. Thank you for the chance to win the magazine.
Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win.
Thanks for doing this giveaway.. Love you block!
Love your block, and I have even been collecting fat quarters of fabric that could be used for baskets:)
I love all of the baskets – Thanks for the chance.
Love your basket of oranges…Applique is one technique I still need to learn.
I love your patterns and this one is adorable too! Thanks for the opportunity!
Love baskets and applique. will be trying this block
Very cute block and my daughter’s favorite color is orange so really enjoyed it.
I like seeing a basket with something IN it for a change!
Love that block, especially in bright colors!
Great block. I love baskets and needle turn applique so this is perfect for me. Thanks for sharing.
The basket block is adorable. Thank you for a chance to win a copy of the new 100 Blocksmagazine.
Mary
Love the oranges!!! Thanks for a chance to win.
I like to do hand applique, this is a great basket. Thanks for the chance to win.
What a cute block. I love hand applique.
Precious…thank you!
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!
Beautiful basket! I’m learning applique and love it. Congratulations!
missmoozie(at)gmail(dot)com
I always love seeing what block you will make for the new issue, another winner!
Debbie
being from CA I love the basket of oranges.
I love your Basket of Oranges block it is so bright and pretty.
Cute Block
Adorable basket of oranges pattern!
cute basket blocks.
Enjoy the different color options
nice block!
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.
a basket of oranges, what an original idea! How about a basket of apples, nuts, etc?
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.
Like your different take on the basket! and the color scheme.
Your Basket of Oranges is just adorable!
Definitely bookmarking your site. Leaning appliqué is on my list this next year.
What a nice block! Your applique is awesome!
Really cute block. I love orange and Oranges, yummy!
Love your Basket of Oranges block. Congratulations on your block being selected.
Perfect block for a Florida Girl! Love it!
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.
What a great block with oranges. I love the purple basket.
How cool! Love your block, Congratulations!
missmoozie(at)gmail(dot)com
Grats on being in the magazine. Thanks for the chance to win.
Congrats on making it into magazine. Looking forward to getting the magazine.
Congrats on being in the 100!
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.
Always LOVE your traditional, symmetrical blocks and this one is a winner. Fingers crossed for this wonderful magazine
What a sweet variation on the traditional basket block–and I love teal and orange!
I agree teal and orange go together. I must follow to learn more about your applique methods. Thanks so much for the inspiration.
I like the block. Bright colors would make it pop.
I like your block. Very pretty!
very cute block, love the orange and teal together. Thanks for the chance!
Love your block and your blog!!
Cute block…very do-able for someone like me who is applique-challenged! Congrats on getting your block in this issue.
I love applique. What a cute basket.
Love the basket of oranges block. My favorite quilting is applique.
Thanks for the chance to win the magazine.
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.
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.
What an adorable block. I have some cute basket weave fabric in my stash!
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…..
love the block would love apples, oranges cherries…
Cute block! Would look cute with flowers in it too. Thanks for a chance.
Your orange basket is really cute! It looks fun to make.
I love your design, way to go !!! The bright colors are awesome :)
What a lovely block. I love the blue, it looks great.
I would so love to win this book.
I love your basket of oranges block…..I would definitely go for the teal basket. Congratulations and Thank You for sharing!
I enjoy eating oranges; your basket of them is
a neat idea. Thank you. Happy Quilting:)
Cute block. Thanks for the chance to win.
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
Congrats on your block being included in Quiltmaker’s Vol. 8. I love your block and see that anything can go in it.
Learning to applique now… and this is such a cute pattern!
I’m glad I found your blog. Love applique.
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!
very sweet block, i’ve really got to give more time to applique
Well I just love the orange and teal together! Great block.
Pretty block! The different orange colors are very interesting together.
Love the fruit basket! Sweet block.
carolyn
mylady@nbnet.nb.ca
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
Love the love of your basket, a lot different then what unusually see. Thanks for sharing!
Very unique block – I like it!
I’m just getting interested in applique, so I was very excited to see you block and for the opportunity to visit your site.
Love your block! I am starting to learn applique and the pieces on this are big enough, I think I could handle it!
Like the orange and teal combination on your block. Thanks!
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.
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!!
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.
It’s a lovely block. I enjoy applique even though I haven’t mastered the skill.
Nice basket
Love the basket of oranges. Can’t believe this is the 8th volume.
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!
Neat block!
Cute block:) Thanks for the giveaway!
What a nice block. I like the different style basket, and the teal is beautiful.
Thanks for sharing your block. Nice applique pattern.
Great block. I enjoy applique
LOVE the Purple Basket. How fun to put Oranges in it since you are in CA. Thanks for the giveaway!
love the teal basket of oranges … complementary colors are the best.
What a lovely block! Thanks for sharing the color variations.
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.
I liked your ideas about changing up the color of the basket – orange is my favorite color and your block is just the ticket.
Congrats on your inclusion in this 100 Blocks issue. Fun block! kathleendotlutzatcomcastdotnet
Fun block and what’s not to like about orange and teal! thks
Great color options. That makes it easier for the visual learners out here to decide on the colors to use.
I love the orange and blue combination. It’s one of my favorite colors that look so natural together.
love the orange basket block thanks
I’ve always loved baskets!
This is a very cheerful block! Thanks for sharing it with all of us!
Delicious block….apples AND oranges alternating blocks….hummmmm….might be a new quilt on my table next week. Thanks for the inspiration!
This block would be cute in a kitchen wall hanging.
What a cute block! Love the oranges. :)
Cheery block I can see it recreated in 30’repos.
Love your block! Would be great with 30s prints.
Cute block-perfect wall hanging
Your basket of oranges is sweet. Thx for a chance.
Great block
Thank you for the pretty basket.
I used to live in Florida with an orange tree in our back yard. Love your block!
Love your colored block, it’s so cute, congrasts for being published for the 7th time!!!!
Great block again Kay! I have collected each issue as it’s released and cant wait to see this one as well :)
Love your block. Congrats on making it into the book and thank you for hosting the giveaway.
Your block would be perfect on a quilt here in sunny Florida!
Looks like a fun block. Thank you for the opportunity to enter the contest. : )
Very nice, not colours I would have thought of using but it makes you think
Really cute block!
I love this block, it’s very bright and cheerful and has inspired me to have a go – thanks!
Love your block!
A fun block with lots of possibilities, ty for sharing it!
You have designed a beautiful, fun block!
Have a ball in London!
“Congratulations!” Thank for illustrating
interesting options for this fun block.
Mary Arline
What a lovely block! So many gorgeous blocks to do, so hope I am lucky enough to win a copy of this mag. Linda
I love the inclusion of oranges in your block.
What a cute new idea for the basket block. I like the original color scheme.
Your block is adorable. Thanks
Cute block, very cheerful.
Although I’m not fond of applique, I do love basket blocks! Thanks for the chance to win a copy of 100 Blocks!!
Great Block! Congratulations!! Thank you!!
great block! Thanks== chendryx(at)nctv(dot)com
I love your basket and the orange and teal look great together. Thanks for creating such a great block.
Beautiful block!! Thanks for a chance to win…
Karen
Your orange basket is great! A reminder of the orange groves and that wonderful orange jelly from CA.
That’s a beautiful block!
Living in Florida, I especially like the orange blocks-cute ideas for colors.
I love your orange basket! So bright and cheery!
I love the basket, and the color combo is my current favorite!
Very cute block.
Your basket block is great!
Love your work! Thanks for a chance to win!
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!!
A wonderful blocks for these dark days in November when we need the sunshine and vitamin C!
I love your block, thank you!
Congrats on your block! I know it will be a fun one to make! Thanks for the chance to win.
Very nice block! I love your oranges!
Quiltmaker’s annual edition of 100 blocks wouldn’t be the same without one of your blocks being included in it. :)
I do love the block you have in the 100 blocks magazine. It is adorable. Thank you for participating in the give away.
What a pretty basket! Thanks for the giveaway!