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A heartfelt welcome to those who are visiting today courtesy of the Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks Blog Tour! So glad you came by! This blog is devoted to appliqué ~ any kind. You’ll find a wealth of information here by exploring the Categories and the lists of links to designers and pattern companies. You can also search the archives by keyword if there’s something in particular you’re interested in.
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Today I’m writing about my entry in Volume 4 of 100 Blocks, a very special collector’s edition of Quiltmaker magazine that hit the newsstands this week.
I’m on the cover again! That’s my block Heartlets with the pink plaid hearts. How very fun.
This is part of a fantastic blog hop that takes you on a trip through cyberspace to find out more about the designers and what inspired them to create their blocks.
Since it’s me we’re talkin’ about, of course my block was going to be applique. I love hearts, and decided to grow some on a sort-of heart-shaped vine. I stitched it up by machine using raw-edge fusible appliqué and sent it in.
Here it is, months later, Block #312!
The designers who contributed blocks were also invited to send in projects showing the block in a different way. When I looked at Heartlets I thought it would be very cute done up in Christmas colors, so I made this little wall quilt for the holidays. I’m happy to say that it made it into the projects sections of the magazine, and is now hanging in the Quiltmaker offices in Golden, Colorado!
The 100 Blocks magazine includes a pull-out section of full-size templates so no worries about blowing up patterns. I already received my advance copy, and let me tell you, each block is more spectacular than the last, whether appliquéd, pieced, foundation-pieced, or mixed-technique. This truly is a treasure trove… you’ll want to save it for your future use again and again.
Today is the last day of the tour, but if you haven’t already done so, be sure to visit Quilty Pleasures, because there are prize drawings still going on.
I happen to have a couple prizes of my own! I have a copy of the magazine to give away, and I’m also going to draw another winner, who will receive my book Dolls and Dresses to Appliqué.
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So leave a comment before 7:00 p.m. California time on Monday, November 14, to enter the drawings! U.S. and Canada addresses only. Thanks for visiting, come again soon!
Cheers,
Kay
By Kay Mackenzie
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172 Responses to “Block No. 312!”
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Such a cute block! I need to sew every day, most of the day, to ever get everything made that I want to. And, I’m not sure that would be enough time!!!
This block would be darling on a Valentine’s Day quilt as well.
What a sweet block!
Love your block. Congratulations.
Your book intrigues.
What a pretty block!
Kay, love your block. I always enjoy looking at all that you do and enjoy your books. Can’t wait to look through the magazine.
What a great block! Thanks for the contest.
Funny how changing the fabrics changes the whole feel of your block! Thanks for showing it different ways! Your book is on my wish list! I have a 10 month old daughter I need to do some sewing for :o)
Thank you!
Cute block and wall hanging, and congrats on making the cover again! Thanks for the chance to win!
i love your block and love applique. thanks for the lovely giveaway!!
I love your block and am fascinated by appliqué but not very good at it. I am sure I could learn a thing or two from you. Thanks.
Very cute plaid hearts. Raw edge is faster. Really like the curvy vines. Thanks for the giveaway.
Cute block, love the way you surrounded it with a circle in the wall hanging. What a great way to expand a block into a quilt.
What a great blog you have! I’m glad to have found it. Thanks for the chance to win….
Very cute block. I love the name of it too.
Ohh, so pretty, will love doing this block – so fun to have some applique blocks and this one is a “sweetheart”.
Congrats on another block in! Sweet of you to throw in a copy of our book, I’d LOVE to be the winner! Have a great weekend!
LOVE the block!! Congrats to you, too. Thanks for the giveaway chance.
Congratulations on getting into the magazine. I’d be happy to win either of your giveaways! Thanks.
Congratulations on your block being chosen for 100 Blocks! I’m just starting to do a little applique and so far I do like it! Have a ways to go before I think it is really good, but I’m trying!!
I love both versions of your block. The one with the pin dots for Christmas reminds me of strawberries. You just need to design some small pale yellow centered blossoms to go with it!
Beautiful block, I would love to use it in pink and green for a little girls quilt. Thank you.
Your Heartlets with the pink plaid hearts is a keeper. A very cute wallhaning – my mother would like this. Believe it or not, she has a black and pink kitchen. But wait – why don’t I make one for her – for Christmas. Great idea. Now,to just get a copy of Quiltmaker’s 100 Volume 4 for me. It can be done. Thank you for a chance to win a copy and also a copy of your Book Dolls and Dresses to applique.
Nice block. Thanks for the chance to win.
Cute little heart block. Congratulations on being features on the cover.
Your block is just lovely! And the name is perfect ~ heartlets. The book looks cute too, perfect projects for big girls to make for little girls!
Your block is so cute! I love hearts too! Thanks for the chance to win a copy of your book.
What a sweet block! It would make a wonderful quilt.
Love your block. So charming. The plaid fabric really adds to the design. I never would have thought of using it which is what makes you the designer.
Thanks for your work and inspiration.
Really neat block, in the way you designed it in a heart vine also. Thanks for the chance to win a copy of the book.
What a cutie! I am intrigued by your book, too. Looks great!
Your heartlets block is so cute and I like it set in the round background! I hope I get it made before Christmas and I’d probably take the easy way out and sew buttons on where you have the little circles. Thanks for being part of the blog hop.
Totally cute block! I’m learning hand applique and like it, but I’m not great at it. Thanks again. Judy W
Very pretty block. I enjoy all types of applique and have bookmarked your blog. Thanks for a chance to win.
Kay, what a neat block you’ve made! Thanks for the great post and chance to win :)
That’s it I need to do some applique! Thanks so much for a chance to win. Your block is too cute.
I just love your block. Members of my quilt guild make “heart” blocks for our members who encounter a major medical problem (we have many breast cancer survivors). I think this will be my new go-to heart block. Thanks for sharing your design with us.
Thank you for the opportunity to win!! Love those “fun-size” hearts on a vine…great pattern, I enjoy all of your designs!!
I love hearts so this block is right up my alley!
Hint Hint…my birthday is 11/15 and yes I would love this prize for a sweet gift. Just sayin….
Kay, your block is darling! And I love the round setting for it! Perfect!!
I love applique, and hearts so this will be on the short (?) list of block to do. Your book looks cute also.
I love applique; rounds out quilting quite nicely.
That is a sweet block and can see myself using it in a Valentine’s wallhanging. Have the perfect fabrics to do it with, so need to win a copy lol.
Love the block but really would love to win your applique book.
Love your heart block – it will look great in all kinds of fabrics. Thanks for the chance to win.
Love your block!
That is the cutest block. For some reason, it kind of reminds me of bleeding hearts (plant) which I love!
As soon as I saw your name, I knew I would love your block. I love all your applique work. I can see this block in lots of different colorways. Great for valentine’s day too.
Congratulations on getting your heart block on the cover! Thanks for sharing your creative talents. Love your precious Dolls and Dresses pattern!
I am in awe of your talent,. You have made a very cute, but classic, block. Thanks for the opportunity.
As usual, I love your block! Congratulations!
That is an awesome block. Congrats on being on the cover and getting into the projects!
Your block is darling and I like the fact that it is fusible. Thank you for a chance to win.
A very pretty block. There have been some really great applique blocks in the tour.
Congrats!
What a cute block! Valentines Day OR a quilt for a baby girl – Grandma’s using her head here :>) Congratulations on getting your block in the new book!
Congratulations on a really sweet block. Thanks for the chance to win!
I have noticed that when I look at any quilt book or magazine I always pick the applique blocks or quilts. love the hearts.
I haven’t done much applique, but I sure like your Heartlets block. The name made me smile because I typically add the suffix “lets” to certain nouns; for instance, my dogs are often called “doglets” and I’ve been known to refer to my nephews children as “kidlets.” So I think I will have to try “Heartlets.” It just fits me!
Love your Block and can’t wait to try it! Love to applique and Have to tell you that I did not like to hand stitch any thing until I learned to applique and now I love hand stitching! Thank YOu
Kay, I love your applique contributions to the block magazines. I’d love to win a copy!
I just recently learned how to applique and I love your Heartlets block.
Hi Kay, you are the only designer I know on this 100blocks tour. I love your block. It is so graceful. It is especially showcased inserted into the circle.
Very pretty but simple block – I could probably manage that one.
thanks!
Congrats on being in the magazine. I am a big fan and have a couple of your books that I love. Thanks for the chance at the giveaway. Hugs
Hooray for you for being included in Volume 4! These 100 Block books are fantastic–a treasure trove of eye candy and resources. Love fusible applique (I can’t seem to master hand applique)…. Thanks for the opportunity to win your giveaway.
Congrats on being in the magazine. I have just begun my journey into applique and can use any help I can glean. Your book of dolls and dresses looks really fun, especially since I have alot of neices. Thanks for the opportunity to win your giveaway.
Another terrific block from you. . .one would expect nothing less! I’m a regular reader of your blog and am learning a lot about applique from you–long distance. Thanks for sharing your expertise and love of applique.
Such a pretty block and so feminine. I really must try to get this book because of all the great blocks and talent included. Thanks for a chance to win!
I love your heart block – but I’m partial to hearts because of my birthdate in February…yup, you guessed it!
I love to applique, and your book of dolls and dresses looks fantastic – I’ve now got 2 step granddaughters to make things for!
thank you for the giveaway opportunities!
Very pretty!
Karen in Breezy Point
Thank you for all your wonderful tips and beautiful designs!!!
Your little Christmas hearts wall hanging is just beautiful. I think you have done it again. No wonder you land on the cover so often. Brenda
I love applique! I have a UFO that has been in my closet for quite some time now– heart blocks– both pieced and appliqued– your pattern would really be a beautiful addition! Guess I need to drag it out and get to work on it! :-) Thanks for sharing!!!
I love your hearts block. I am so excited for this new issue
What a sweet block. I love seeing it as a wall-hanging.
Such a precious book – would love to win this! Such a precious block too! Look forward to your new book.
I love your block! And the book looks like so much fun! Thanks for sharing such a generous giveaway.
I have always had a “mental block” as far as applique is concerned. With so many beautiful applique blocks in this edition I just might have to overcome that!
ADORABLE! The vine makes an open heart shape. I need another type of Heart Block to make for our Hearts and Flowers quilts for Guild. Thanks for designing a fun Block and for the giveaway.
Love your block. It is so sweet. Applique is my favorite handwork.
I love applique. I always have a quilting project, cross stitch project and an applique project in the works! I’ll enjoy making your block.
Sweet block! Would love to win the book as I have 3 grand daughters. Thanks for a chance.
Congratulations on your block being chosen for 100 Blocks! It’s so lovely! And the Dolls and Dresses to Applique would be most welcome – my 5 year old daughter would be beside herself to have a quilt of dolls!
I love your block! My favorite way to applique is using raw-edged fusible and a satin stitch on my sewing machine. I’m all thumbs when it comes to needle turn applique by hand. ;-)
Linda in Southern Illinois
Great block……looks like an open heart.
Very nice block. Thank you the chance to win.
Your block is beautiful. My granddaughters would love to have something made from your Doll and Dresses applique book. Thanks for the giveaway and a chance at winning.
I have been admiring the block on the cover of Volume 4 and wondering who had designed it. It is so sweet.
You always do such wonderful applique blocks and the new one is no exception.
Debbie
Heartlets is very pretty. I’m keeping it in mind for February sewing. I do refer to the 100 Blocks issues for my projects.
That is one of the most adorable applique patterns I have ever seen! I would buy the magazine just to get it – although winning the magazine would be okay too LOL!
I love all things dolls and quilts!! Winning would be such a good thing!!
Your block is lovely and your book looks like a treasure. Thanks for the chance to win Vol.4!
Love the dolly appliques. Thanks for the giveaway.
On the cover again!!! wow! you do have cute designs, I would love to have the book.
Love the heart block and the doll appliques! Congrats on being in the Magazine!
What a cute block! And I can see myself using the Dolls and Dresses book with my granddaughter. Thanks for a chance to win.
What a darling lock. I have a certain niece who loves pink and this would make a lovely pillow to go with her pink log cabin hearts quilt I made for her last Christmas.
Thanks for the chance to win. I love your applique.
What a charming block. Like it in the Christmas colors, too.
Your heartlets are very cute!
wow, i love plaid and it looks so good in your applique and the book looks fantastic. it is now on my wish list. thanks scarlette
Your applique block is beautiful! Thanks for the opportunity to enter your great giveaway.
Congratulations! And thanks for the opportunity to win.
Love your block! Anything with hearts grabs my heart. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
Very cute block, loving applique these days. Thanks for the chance!
Cute block. Congrats for being included in the magazine.
love the heart block!
Cute block. Looks like lots of fun.
Love this block! Congrats on being selected into the 100 blocks. I can’t wait to explore this site more. I’m bookmarking it. Thanks!
What a neat block. Applique is my favorite way to quilting. Thanks
Pink Plaid is so pretty…..I like the Christmas version too. Can see lots of projects using this block……thanks so much, I love it!
sugary hugs
WendyB :O)
fabulous! ‘pink plaid’ is so pretty. i am overwhelmed with all the applique blox on review for this edition. well, drooling over them.
thanx for the opportunity to win this edition, and your cute book, too!
Truly an adorable block! You mentioned Christmas colors and while I read about your block I was thinking it would be a sweet block for my granddaughter. I didn’t realize that there was a project part of the magazine and then you say they have a pull-out section with full-size templates…how wonderful!
What a sweet heart block! I am with you, I love hearts too. I am new to your blog and plan to visit again with all the applique info. Thanks for the giveaway and the chance to win.
Such a sweet block. The hearts look like the flowers on a bleeding heart plant, love it.
Beautiful Block! I love plaid for a flower.
Great block! Looks like it would be a quick one to do, too!
Very cute block…tempting me to try applique!
Your heart block is beautiful!! I am just in love with this design. Can’t wait for the magazine
I just love heart blocks, great job
Love your heart block. Thanks for the chance to win.
It is an adorable block…but then I seem to like everything u do…maybe it is because you have fun and don’t take things so seriously…no quilt police allowed! Would love to win anything you might send and I don’t have the items listed. I do have the last two books of yours with the cd’s as well as some older ones…but the CD’s have spoiled me for others! Keep up the good work!
Very pretty block and darling doll pattern. Thanks for the giveaway!
What a super cute block. Would look cute on a Valentines runner as well. Congrats on being in Quiltmaker’s 100. Thanks for the magazine giveaway and your book that you’re also giving away. Sew Generous!
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I love hearts too and your block is so cute! Thanks for the giveaway. I can tell I’ll be delving much deeper into your website and blog.
What a gorgeous block! I’ve gotten back into applique this year and am having a blast. I’m sew glad that I’ve also found your blog. I only started reading them a few months ago so I’m always thrilled when I find a great blog to follow. Cute idea to have the vines come around to kinda look like a heart. Creative. I’d love to be in the drawing for your awesome book. I’ve already won a copy of Quiltmaker on Wednesday, so someone else can win a copy.
Thanks again for the giveaways and a chance to win.
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I love your block!
Great block! Love the plaid!
A very sweet girlie block! Now if only I did applique…
Your block is lovely and sweet!
Great block; love the applique!
Thanks for a chance to win extras.
What an awesome and beautiful block Kay. And that doll is adorable. Congratulations on being included in Vol 4. Can’t wait to get my copy again this year.
Cute block! Love the hearts. Congrats on being in the 100 Block issue.
I love your block as I am learning to applique…
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Love the plaid hearts! Reminds me of the bleeding hearts my grandmother grew in her garden. Please enter me in the drawing!
I love plants and heart patterns, so I really like this block and its name too!
Your girl is darling and so is your heartlets. Thanks for participating in the blog tour and for being chosen as one of the block makers.
Regards from Western Canada,
Anna
Cute block. That looks to be very do-able in a day for a small wall hanging. I like the fact it is like nothing I have seen created already. Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy.
I like your Heartlets block! Very pretty! Thanks for a chance to win! :)
I am a fan of hearts so really love your block.
LOVE the block. You sure are creative and have a great eye for color. I’ve learned so much since finding you last year! Thank you.
Not usually a fan of applique, but when done with fusible and machine stitched, can handle. Your block is so simple and elegant I have a feeling I wil be making it!
Thanks so much for the opportunity to win the book Dolls and Dresses. I have wanted to get it. I love your designs Thanks
Such a sweet block. It would fit great as part of a Valentine Day table runner.
I love applique. This would be a nice addition to a pieced quilt – maybe in the corners.
Seen that block on the front page and quessed that that was your block lol….I love it..Thanks for a chance to win either book.
Love your block. I can’t wait to see the new book.
Love your block design. How cute would this be in a bedsized quilt! Thanks for the chance to win. I can’t wait to get my hands on a copy of this book!
Your block is very charming, as I knew it would be! You always do such great work! Thanks for the giveaway.
What a cuteblock. It reminds of of the bleedheart plant.
what a gorgeous block!
Lovely block. I like the rather abstract overall design. Thanks for the giveaway.
Beautiful block and congrats again for making the cover!
Your block is really cute. I have a new little granddaughter and it would be fun to make something for her with that design.
Beautiful Heartlet block. The Dolls and Dresses to Applique looks great. My fingers are crossed. Thank you.
Love your heart block and love the circles on the hearts…shall have to make this block
That’s a darling block, and I could see using that in a Project Linus quilt. I’d love to win the magazine or the doll book. I need some new applique inspiration!
Loved your block…it put a smile on my face!
I love that block!
I am a new quilter and have a lot to learn. I love your work! Beautiful!
Your block is absolutely adorable and so useable in lots of different ways! Congratulations.
Love your block Miss Kay. I’m an applique lover myself. I wouldn’t have it any other way! Thanks for the chance to win.
Your Dolls and Dresses pattern reminding me how much I loved paper dolls as a girl. Thanks for contributing a block to Vol. 4.
beautiful block, lovely book!
Thanks for the chance to win ☺
Very sweet block. Your book with toe dolls and dressed looks very interesting. I too liked paper dolls as a child
I love your block. I can not wait to do this block. congrads on it and keep up the good work.
Congratulations on being featured in the 4th Volume! I’m a hand appliquer at heart but would love to explore machine applique; your hearts on a vine pattern would make a lovely pillow for my bed.
I donate items to our annual library sale to raise money for library programs; your doll book may give me ideas for new projects for the benefit sale. Thanks so much for your blog.
Congratulations!!Your block is beautiful and it sure deserved publishing. Keep up the great work.
Hi Kay, I just now had opportunity to visit your Blog Tour post. Glad I did as I really like your block #312. I particularly like how you used the blanket stitch to finish each heart. Congratulations for making it again to this exceptional QM publication. I’ll have my Volume 4 in hand soon, be sure. Sandi
Your site was sent to me today as I just learning applique. I love the Heartlets block and it looks like a newbie could do it with a little bit of patience and in my case, a lot of luck. Great pattern and site.