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A Few Loose Threads

Four Corners

Greetings to all of the blog tour visitors – thanks for stopping by.  Look for Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks from Today’s Top Designers, Collectors Edition in your local quilt shop, on newsstands after Nov. 16 or purchase from Quiltmaker.com.

I was approached at market in Pittsburgh about contributing to the issue…I thought it sounded like fun and besides, the block wasn’t due until later in the summer.  Well, summer flew by and the deadline was upon me.  My husband chuckled and shook his head.  I guess I am pretty predictable in that way and somehow am always working against a pressing deadline!

I had just finished a project using the Frosted Memories line by Holly Taylor from Moda.  I loved the soft greens, reds. creams and tans.  I had bits and pieces left from a Layer Cake pre-cut pack, so went to work with that, determined to make it work as a scrappy block.

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Here is a setting option using four Four Corners blocks – what a cute Christmas topper this would make!

QM BlockTopper 35 x 35

Four Block Topper Yardage

Sashes:  1/4 yard
4 rectangles 2- 1/2″ x 12- 1/2″

Cornerstone:  Scrap
1 square 2-1/2″ x 2-1/2″.

Border/Binding: 1 yard
2 strips 4-1/2″ x 26-1/2″ for sides

2 strips 4-1/2″ x 35″ for top/bottom
4 strips 2-1/4″ x width of fabric for binding

The 100 Blocks magazine has setting options for larger sizes as well.  This is an issue worth having!

Prize drawing! Before you continue on, be sure to visit our website and be sure to leave a comment on this post and you will be entered in a drawing to win a copy of Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks from Today’s Top Designers. The winner will be posted here on Thursday morning!

Follow the 100 Blocks Blog Tour daily Nov. 9-13 at quiltmaker.com/quilty pleasures for inspiration, ideas and giveaways galore!

98 Responses to “Four Corners”

  1. Judy in SC says:

    Thanks for the layout information. Lovely colors.

  2. debra kinkade says:

    congratulations one being selected for the book, and of course an opportunity to win this great book such excitement debra

  3. Susan G says:

    I LOVE this block. I can see it in all kidnds of fabrics and it would lok great. Thanks for showing it as a topper.

  4. karen McMahon says:

    What a cute Christmas table topper!

  5. No wonder you were chosen to add a block to this book – it’s beautiful!!

  6. I love your block and see so many possibilities using different fabrics, perfect for scraps too.

    Debbie

  7. Brenda M says:

    thanks so much for the chance to win. Your website is lovely..

  8. Jill Neely says:

    I love the block, and the fabrics!

  9. Sequana says:

    You guys are SO tempting me with the samples from the zine.

  10. SewLindaAnn says:

    It turned out to be a beautiful block. You work so well under pressure. Thank you for the pattern as well, it was nice of you to take that time. Congratulations!

  11. Nancy says:

    What a great block! Of course, I can’t say enough about the fabrics either. Yes, it does make a lovely topper.
    Congratulations for being in the 100.

  12. Eileen says:

    Looks like a winner!

  13. Kris S says:

    I love the block. You placed the red and green accents in just the right places. Beautiful.

  14. Melissa C says:

    Love the block and the topper. I am making a log cabin wall hanging with Frosted Memories now.

  15. I love how the topper says “Christmas” but doesn’t feel Christmas-y.

  16. dee says:

    Beautiful as always

  17. Sherri says:

    I love your block! And thank you so much for the table topper setting…it will be perfect!

  18. Lisa says:

    beautiful topper or small quilt! the colors are stunning!

  19. WYO Di says:

    Congrats on being 1 of 100!

    Di

  20. Mary Peterson says:

    Found your web site today and really like the block you have up. I am always looking for quilting sites with Minnesota people. I am new to quilting and enjoy finding patterns that are pretty and fun to make.
    Nice Pattern.

  21. Diane Fink says:

    Oh, I love the block. Now I will have to search for a copy of the magazine. I love block pattern books.

  22. arlette says:

    Hello!, I never tried this one before, I wish I’ll do it, if I win the book, lol, please count me in!

  23. Pat C. says:

    Your block is lovely!

  24. Mary Flynn says:

    What an honor to be asked to participate in such a wonderful event! Your blog is very pretty..I’ve printed out the pattern for my never ending bucket list! Thank you!!

  25. Nancy B says:

    I like it! Really looks nice!

  26. I love your color palette and often use this in projects of my own. I’d love to be entered into the drawing for the Quiltmaker magazine.

  27. Cecilia Young says:

    I really like your block, the colors are great together. I would love to win the book. Congratulations on being included in the book.

  28. Sue Hecker says:

    Celine, another winner! Congratulations on your inclusion in this publication…can’t wait to get my hands on it!

  29. Cindi C says:

    I absolutely love your block. The colors that you chose are great! the table topper is perfect!

  30. Pat says:

    Love the use of light and dark shades of similar colors to create depth. This is an appealing project!

  31. Sally says:

    That’s a great line of fabric for your block! It’s a nice update to a traditional Christmas color palette. Thanks for being part of the fun!

  32. Carol from Rock Hill, SC says:

    Love the colors you used!

  33. Beth says:

    I like the block and the table topper. I can see it would be great for all seasons in a variety of fabrics.

  34. Love your block choice. Looks like a keeper!
    Thanks for the chance!

  35. Congratulations Celine! Love the block and the fabric choice is perfect.

  36. Ruth B says:

    Cute design and I love that fabric. Now I need to find some Frosted Memories for my stash!

  37. dianne says:

    what a nice table topper!like the block, too!

  38. Celine says:

    Thanks for all of the wonderful comments! I forgot to mention that the topper finishes about 35″ x 35″!
    Celine

  39. Barbara says:

    Such a pretty block and the fabric you used is just great.

  40. Jane says:

    Oh Gosh, I just love it!!!

  41. Norma says:

    I bet this would look stunning in lots of different palettes

  42. Cara says:

    Very cute! It really looks soft and lovely, but still fun and scrappy!

  43. Katie B says:

    I love your block!

  44. Amy C says:

    I love the Christmas topper idea. What a cute block! Would love to win a copy of the magazine. I think it is great that everyone joined together to offer all the giveaways. Makes it fun!

  45. Robyn Brown says:

    Thanks for a chance to win!

  46. Mary Jo Baird says:

    I love your table topper setting! What a great idea for a Christmas present! Thank you!

  47. Sarah Vee says:

    I really like your table topper setting. Congrats on being in the magazine. Thanks for the chance to win a copy!

  48. Lin Strticker says:

    Love the block

  49. Brenda says:

    I love the table topper. I can’t wait to make your block. Hoping that I will win the magazine.

  50. Lynn S. says:

    Congratulations on being featured in the 100 design issue! I enjoyed your blog and website!

May 17, 2012