Here's one of the 100 Blocks and a Giveaway.

I had fun making the blocks sent to me to test.  Each time I got one, I wondered what technique I'd be using.

They were all interesting and some easier than others.  Here's one:

this is Cindy Simms' "Around the Square".  I made mine in red, white and blue prints.  It went together smoothly.  And it is block #296 on page 73 of the v.3 issue.

If you'd like to see it (and the other 99)in your very own issue, leave a comment and perhaps I'll draw your number in my giveaway of this collector's edition.







There are 2 ways you can win:
1.  Leave a comment comparing my version and Cindy's version which you can see here .  It's the first block featured as you scroll down the post.  And while you're there you can enter Quiltmaker's giveaway for lots of other prizes too!
2.  Become a follower and let me know you are following.  If you are already a follower, remind me and you'll have a second chance too.

That's it!  Hope you win this great issue.  I will use the random number generator to draw a winner so be sure to leave me your contact info if you use anonymous to play.  Drawing will be May 9th at 9AM PDT.

Quilt Along is Done

At last my quilt along is done for the QAYG method that has a solid back and wrap around binding.  If you'd like to read about the process, click on the Quilt-Along tab on the home page.  I didn't mean to take so long on this, but March and April proved time draining in other areas and quilting had to be set on a back burner for awhile.  I've buried the threads and gifted this to my cute DGD, Lily who was 1 year old on April 16th - the date of her first party.  Here she is - isn't she a cutie?

More on the Blog Hop

A Friendly Reminder from Quiltmaker :

100 Blocks Blog Tour

Monday, May 2 through Friday, May 6

Giveaways, inspiration, fun all week at Quilty Pleasures. Links to dozens of new designers and their stories!

And since   I'd like to have a giveaway to share with you this great resource.  Come back on Monday, May 2nd and you will have a chance to win a copy of QuiltMaker's 100 Blocks, v. 3.