Fellow Quilters,
Once again I have been invited to participate in Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks blog tour, this time to celebrate the release of Volume 8. As usual, I had lots of fun scanning the issue for blocks that used Northcott fabrics or were designed by quilters who publish patterns in partnership with Northcott. This time around I found 6 blocks – #721 Pin-whirl by editor-in-chief June Dudley (she used Serenity by Cheri Strole), #733 A Night Out by creative editor Carolyn Beam (she used assorted Northcott fabrics), #742 Walk About by Chris Hoover of Whirligig, #761 Formation by new Northcott pattern designer Shayla Wolf of Sassafras Lane, #794 Orion by Celine Perkins of Perkins Dry Goods, & #800 On the Grid by Jocelyn Ueng of It’s Sew Emma. I chose 4 of the blocks to play with this time, redoing them in Northcott’s Stratford Park collection of tonal textures. Let’s take a look at the blocks!
June’s Pin-whirl block
Jocelyn’s On the Grid block
Celine’s Orion block
Chris’ Walk About block
Stratford Park is a collection of 6 tonal prints (pindot, ticking stripe, vine, floral, Jacobean, embroidered eyelet) in 6 color palettes: white, pearl, ivory, fawn, chocolate and ebony. My favorite fabric in the collection is the embroidered eyelet, and I have used it in 4 quilts that I have made so far with Stratford Park. It adds so much interest to the quilts, and quilts beautifully.
I tried combining some of the blocks in various quilt layouts, but not all of the blocks wanted to play nicely with the others – this happens sometimes. So I made some digital quilts showcasing each block on its own. What surprised me were the secondary patterns that were created in each quilt. Aren’t the quilts interesting?
#5 – Jocelyn’s & Celine’s blocks as a quilt
#2 – Chris’ block as a quilt
#1 – June’s block as a quilt
#3 Lots of Celine’s blocks with some of Chris’ blocks
#4 – Jocelyn’s block as a quilt
I am giving away a copy of this fabulous issue of Quiltmakers 100 Blocks. For a chance to win, please post a comment by November 18th telling me which quilt you like the best. If you’ve participated in previous blog tours, you know that I also include a couple more giveaways, so I will also give away a couple of fabric packs of Stratford Park. And please visit the other blogs on this tour (http://www.quiltmaker.com/blogs/quiltypleasures/) to see what the other quilters are sharing with you. Next week I will post some pictures of my Stratford Park quilts, so please come back for a visit. Until then, enjoy the tour!
Cheers,
Patti
pattispatchwork-blog.com 
I like #2 best!
Thanks for a great giveaway!
I love #5 the best, although #3 is a very close second. Thanks for showing how some of these blocks can be combined to make wonderful quilts.
I love pinwheel quilts–love the movement, so #1 is my favorite.
#3 caught my eye first!
#1 because I love pinwheels.
I liked #5 the best!
I like block #3 the best. I like the movement in the quilt! Thanks for your great giveaways!
#2 is my favorite. It is really unusual; looks like an overall design, but I know it is made of blocks.
Ooh, I really like #5 the best, awesome… Though I must admit it was hard to choose between 5 and 3. Thank you for showing how to mix these blocks and the color way really makes the pattern stand out. Trying hard to win this book and you have given me more inspiration to try harder! Thanks
I really like #2 Chris’ Walk Around the Block. Thank you for hosting the giveaway.
They are all pretty, but I LOVE pinwheels too, so #1. The Stratford Park tonals are so beautiful. I hope I win!
These are awesome…they are so formal they could be an interesting textural aspect for a formal room giving a touch of casualness….hmmmm
My comment on Celine Perkins’ blog yesterday was that I’d like to see how her Orion block would look when set “on point”. And today, my wish was granted! Great minds think alike, I guess! ;->
There are some gorgeous combinations here, but I think No 1 is the sweetest. I’m a pinwheel lover !! Thanks for a great giveaway
I like #3 the best, but that doesn’t mean I don’t like the others…it was the first one I thought that would go with my “style”. What a difference it makes when it is done in that color palette…the blocks look so different when put together as you did—thanks for the inspiration!
I like number 3 although I really like number 2 too! The Stratford fabric line is just lovely! Happy quilting
Dawn
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I like #5 the best. It is a very appealing design. Thanks for showing different ways to combine the blocks.
Wow, they are all so pretty. I really like #5 the best. It reminds me of a snowflake and I have been looking at lots of winter and CHristmas patterns lately.
I like #5 the best but also loving the modern look of #2. I’m a visual person, so thank you for showing us how wonderful these blocks can look together. Keep up the good work!
I like #3 the best. Thank you for doing this giveaway!!
I love #3! SO much movement! LOVE That you combined different people’s blocks! Thank you!!!
I like #3 although I don’t know why. It just appeals to me visually.
Super settings – all are winners – if forced to choose a favorite it would be #5
I like #1 the best, all those perfect points.
I like the design in quilt 5, neat way to set the blocks. Kathy
I like number 3 the best. Thanks for the giveaway.
So new to quilting that I just don’t know will have to make them and try them all. Thanks for the giveaway.
I like the combination blocks of Jocelyn and Chris and Celine and Chris especially in your fabric choices
Mmmm, it’s a tough decision–they’re all great. #3 & #5 are my choices–I just can’t figure out which one I like better
I’m torn between #5 and #3. And that was a hard decision! Nice quilts.
I like #5. The 2 blocks make a great cohesive design.
I am liking #4 the best because it looks more traditional! Thank you for a chance to win.
they are all great blocks but i like Chris’s Walk about
I like #5, they make a great combo. I love these neutral fabrics.
I like Chris’ block, it’s very different, they are all beautiful though! Thank you for the chance to win the block book!
#3 please. I love how the combination of blocks works!
I love quilt number 3. Look great. Nice playing.
#3 quilt for me.
Love the modern feel of the quilts and the blocks. I have to say that #3 is my favorite. Probably because I like any quilt with a medalllion feel/look to it.
I love quilt one. It has an uncluttered feel to it.
I like number 5 the best. Thanks for the give away!
# 5 is the one I would make love the combination
this line of fabric is really beautiful – quilts 5 and 3 really appeal to me – I love the secondary patterns they create.
I like #3 the best!
#5 is really beautiful – I’m drawn to #3 as well. I love seeing what these blocks can do — and I’m very drawn to monochromatic.
Wow, I love seeing the blocks turned into virtual quilts! I like #5 best, but #3 is a close second. I haven’t seen this fabric line, but it sure looks lovely!
#5 jumped out at me as block I would definitely like to try.
I like # 2 Something about it calls to me
I think #3 is my favorite. Thanks for the giveaway!
Hi, I like June’s block the best and it looks great in the quilt
I like #3 the best, very unique and looks like snowflakes. Thanks for the chance.
I really like June’s block as well as Celine’s block, a toss up which I like the most
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I like quilt #3. Very pretty fabrics.
Hi! I like #5 best. Joining Jocelyn and Celine’s blocks makes a beautiful quilt.
I love the look of #4…Love your fabrics…Thanks for the chance to win!!
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It’s a tie between #3 and #5 for me. They are both so beautiful…#5 looks like a snowflake. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks for a great giveaway! I like to try #5….
I really like #3. I love on point settings too.
I like #3 the best, but they are all wonderful.
I enjoyed them all but if I had to start with one, I would do the pinwheel pattern.
I like #5 the best.
My favorite is #2. But it was a very difficult choice. kathleendotlutzatcomcastdotnet
I like #3 the best, combines different blocks, and make a great top.
These are all great, but I think #5 is my favorite. Beautiful fabrics!
Thanks for the giveaway. I like #3 and #5. But I would do all. LOL Quilters love a change and new ideals, never enough.
#3 is awesome, but so is #1. I can’t wait to get my copy and play!
I Like #5, it looks like a jewel in a crown.
Wow! That’s hard to choose! I like quilts # 1, 3 and 4 about equally, but if I’d have to choose just one it would be 3….or 4.
I really like #2 but they are all beautiful !
I am drawn to Celine’s Orion block and would love that block in almost any fabric combo.
#2 is my favorite
I like quilt #3, but they are all pretty nice.
This is a hard choice to make since I like #1, 3, and 4. If I have to choose one, I’ll choose 3….or 4!
Celine’s Orion block looks like it would pop off the blanket! I think it has many possibilities!
I like quilt #3.
Great blocks! Hard to choose but I think I like #1 best! Thanks for the chance to win!
I like June’s block made up as a quilt, it has a definite 3-D effect!
My favourite is design #5. The overall pattern is amazing.
#5 catches my eye!
I like #1 the best, but #5 is a close second.
I love your palette! I can see in my mind so many quilts! This would be great to win. I love the different settings in your quilts. I think my favorites would be 2 and 3.
Thank you for the quilt layouts… it sure helps me to see a block in action. Speaking of blocks I like the one that looks like a woven basket or worms on the move… thank you.
Kaylace
I love Walk around the Block! And the fabrics (in all of them) are delish!
I like quilts 3 and 4 the best. The Grid Block is my favorite of this group. Thanks for the giveaway.
Jocelyn’s & Celine’s blocks as a quilt is my favorite. Thanks for the chance to win.
I like #3 the best, but I really love the fabrics! I think I’d like the lace one, too, been looking for a good background fabric.
Quilt #3 really grabs my eye. Love the Stratford Park fabrics too. Thanks for being a sponsor.
My favorite is #3
me encanta el # 1 , es hermoso y tiene mucho movimiento, muchas gracias por compartir estos trabajos. Patricia
I love Orion’s star block. Fabric is beautiful.
I like 1, 3 & 5, but probably #3 the best. I love the fabrics.
I like # 5 the best but they are all beautiful.
I really like #3 because of how the light and dark fabric give the star an added dimension plus star blocks are one of my favorites.
I like # 5 the best.
My favourite one is Number 5. And I love the way the fabrics bring it to life. I have never participated in the tour before and and very thankful for the opportunity for a chance at the giveaway. It’s nice to have a chance being in Canada. Most contests are for US only. Thank you very much!!
I LOVE setting number 5! The fabric is gorgeous!
Love love love #5!!!!
I love #3 and #5 best!
I must say I found Walk About by Chris Hoover very different and interesting…..
I love the modern vibe of #2.
very hard – #2 and #4 are both appealing for different reasons but much would depend on quilting capabilities to finish all that open space in #2
I love your combination of the blocks in #3.
#5 is my favorite – love the on point layout. Thanks for the chance to win.
# 5 is my favorite to.. Love it!
I love #3! All of them are very nice 🙂 thank you for the lovely and generous giveaways!
I love Chris’s “Walk About” block and really love the quilt layout you came up with – awesome!
I prefer #4, because I’m drawn to traditional quilts. They are all nice, and thank you for taking the time to play with them for us!
I love #5- Jocelyn and Celine’s blocks. What a great way to show off the blocks. Love the combos you picked.
I like Chris’ walkabout block as a quilt. Very unusual!
I love stars and I like 5 and 3 the best.Thanks!
Such beautiful fabric. I would say #5.
I am really drawn to #2…it’s very graphic and unique!
I like #3 the best. Thank you so much for the giveaway.
#5 – Jocelyn’s & Celine’s blocks as a quilt is my favorite. Thanks for the giveaway!
I like quilt #5 but all of them are very nice, thanks for the chance..
#5 is definitely my favorite but #3 is a worthy runner-up. Keep up the good work!
I like #5 I think that is totally awesome.
Number 5 does it for me – thanks for showing the possibilitites
Joclyn’s book really grabs me. Thanks for sharing!
I like #5- thanks!
It’s hard to choose, but I like Chris’s block best. Thanks for the giveaway.
Can’t decide between #3 and #5! Both are awesome. Thanks for the giveaway!
I like #2, Chris’s block best. Thanks for the chance.
I do believe that I love #5 the best!!
I like #5. Very neat blocks. Would like to try to make them.
I love the fabric!
While all the quilts have nice movement , my eye is caught by #3
#3 is my favorite – lots of Celine’s blocks and some of Chris’ blocks.
Chris’ quilt is gorgeous !
Thanks for sharing! I am actually enjoying all the blocks ~ each different in their own way and usable in so many ways.
I love quilt 3 with a combination of Chris’s and Celines blocks. Such movement.
I like #5 best. Thanks for the chance!
I like #3 best. Thanks for the chance to win!
I like #1 best….thanks! chendryx(at)nctv(dot)com
I love number 5
Yours is a very hard question to answer. In the end #5 gets my vote with #3 a very close second. Lovely block, lovely fabric.
I like #3. thanks for the giveaway.
I love #3! Amazing! Thanks.
I like block #5 the best. Thank you for the chance to win. mfarner1423@embarqmail.com
I love #5. Beautiful
I love the combo quilts. #3! Looks complicated until you realize its parts 🙂 Definitely on the 2014 to do list!!!! Thank you for being a sponsor of this fun blog hop!!!
This is my first tour and I have had such fun. It’s a pleasure to see all the different blocks and the history behind them. The designers and fun to read about too. I think I like Jocelyn and Celine the best. Thank you so very much.
My favorite was #5.
I love #3 as it radiates out from the center. I would really love to make this quilt.
Number 2 is my favorite! I just finished a quilt using that block, but I like your arrangement quiet a bit too! Different fabrics with a new arrangement would make the quilts look completely different.
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I like #5. Nice design.
I like #5 they are all nice.
I like #3, so rich looking. Thanks for sharing your talents with us.
I like the combination quilt #3. It is a great joining of two wonderful designs.
#5 really catches my eye! But they are all lovely! Thanks for the chance to win a copy of 100 Blocks.
Northcott makes some beautiful fabric.
I like #5 the best, but the pinwheel is a close second. who knew these pretty browns could be so elegant? very nice.
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I really like the #5 option quilt
I like #5 Jocelyn’s & Celine’s blocks as a quilt. Thanks for the chance to win!
I like Jocelyn’s On the Grid block the best. Thanks
Lovely blocks! My favorite is #3.
Number 3 with Celine and Chris’s blocks is amazing! Love the Northcott fabrics!
Please don’t make us pick just one! #3 & #5 are ties for me with #1 following close behind. Thank you for this great chance to win!
Number one gets my vote. Thanks for sharing
I love #4.
I like quilt #5 the most. Thanks for a chance!
I like #3 — it has a traditional feel yet looks modern with lots of movement. They’re all good! Thanks!
The combination I like the most – really love it – is using the Walk About block with the Orion block. It develops such a light and airy appearance- reminds me of lace. Truly beautiful!!!!
I loved quilt #1 Thanks for participating in the blog!!
I like Chris and June’s quilt. Those fabric colors are my favorites now. Thanks for the giveaway.
#5 sure is lovely!!!! Thanks !!!!
My favorite choice is #3, Celine’s blocks with a few of Chris’ blocks. Beautiful job, girls! Elegant color combinations!
I like quilt #3 the best. Thanks!
I like Jocelyn’s block, but as a quilt, I like #3, Celine’s blocks with some of Chris’ blocks. I like the color choices you made too. I’ll have to look online for the collection!
I like #2, thanks for the giveaway.
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No 3 and no 5! Thanks for the chance to win!
#5 is my favorite. What a wonderful quilt marriage with two very different blocks put together. Thanks for a chance to win.
# 2
Quilt #3 is my pick.
It just stands out from the rest.
I like #3,very cool layout:) Thanks for a chance to win:)
#5 looks like a giant snowflake. So unique and pretty!
I think they are all interesting but #3 and #5 are my favorites!
I have to say that #3 is my favourite. The fabric collection suits this design really well.
All of the quilts look great, but my favorite is #5 with Jocelyn’s and Celine’s blocks. Thanks for the giveaway!
I like #1 best.
Wow, they’re all great but #2 is my favourite. I like how it flows & how different it is from what I usually lean toward. It caught my eye! Thanks for a chance at the give-away!
My favorite is #5, but #3 is also appealing.
I love Jocelyn’s #4 the best. I also like #5 Orion.
I can’t decide between #3 and #5; they’re both stunning!
I like #3 and it’s medallion look.
Awesome! Thanks for playing with a few blocks in one quilt! I loved 3, mostly because I didn’t expect the very modern block to mix with the more traditional. It was surprising, and fun!
If I can only choose one it will have to be #3. Thanks for a chance at your giveaway.
Great blocks, thanks for the design ideas.
I like #3. For some reason it grabbed my attention more than the others.
I like #1 June’s block – beautiful and creative ! Would love to win some surprises. 🙂
I like #3 the best with #5 running a close second.
The one I like the best id the one that combined Jocelyn’s and Celine’s blocks. I love the way you put it on point, and I feel the fabrics enhance the design.
5 and 3 are really wonderful….absolutely cannot decide which one is best. Thanks for the giveaway!!!!!
I like #3 and 2nd is #5 – seems like I’m not alone in my preference!
I like #1 the best.
My favorite is #3. Great combination of blocks!
I like #5 very much.
I think that I like #5 best, though 2 and 3 are next. #5 looks like a snowflake even in those colours, very lovely.
My favorite is #3. I love Celine’s block and like the way it plays with Chris’ block.
I really love them all but #5 is my favorite . Thanks for the giveaway.
Wow, I always love what Northcott brings to our party! These are great quilts and I love the colors. Hard to choose, but I think it has to be #5 because it is so striking and different from more traditional designs. Thanks for sharing.
I like #5 the best, it is round, yet precise and ordered.
I like # 3 as it used a combination of blocks.
Can’t make up my mind between number one and number five. They are lovely. Thanks for the chance to win.
I just love #3 Celine’s Orion’s block. It showcases the Elegance of the Stratford Park line in this stunning quilt. I bought Volume 6 and wore it out already. Can’t wait to receive volume 8 and try out the many possibilities with Stratford Park. Did I say Gorgeous!?
Setting #5 is my favourite, although they are all super. Thanks for the chance to win a copy of the magazine or fabric.
I liked #3 Lots of Celine’s blocks with some of Chris’ blocks best. Love the tonal color scheme. crystalbluern at onlineok dot com
I vote for #5. I love the on point layout of the 2 blocks. Great combo!
My favourite is Celine’s Orion block.
I like all of these quilts! My favorite is #3 the combination of the 2 blocks make this a stunning quilt!
I like the June block as a quilt
They are all beautiful, but I like Quilt #1 the best!
I love quilt #1 the best, because of the contrasting and defining border.
I especially enjoy seeing the blocks side by side in the quilt mock-ups. The blocks look very different put together!
Really like #5!
Chris Walka bout block and quilt are cool….it would make a great baby quilt….have an awesome quilting day….
I like number 3 best.
I like quilt #1 although all of them are pretty cool. Thanks for sharing all the different ideas.
My favorite is #3 with #4 coming in a close second. Three catches my eye more and makes me want to wrap myself in it.
I like several but #3 is one I might make; loved the coloration too!
How clever! I have not designed a block yet what a great way to design a quilt using two or three different blocks. Loved all the samples you showed. I’m making a BOM my LQS is doing and it’s using all neutrals, love your fabric.
Thank you for a super giveaway and a chance to win.
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#5 has to be my favorite. It reminds me of snowflakes.
I really like number 3.
I am totally in love with #3! It is a stunning layout! ❤
If I have to pick just one, I would have to go with #5, but they’re all interesting!
What beautiful quilts! How can I only pick one? They are all wonderful and I can think of people in my life who each fit a different quilt. For me, I’d choose #5, so pretty! Thanks for your giveaway and I’m a new follower as well.
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It’s not an easy decision, but I think #1 is my favorite.
My favorite is #3! It is such a unique setting and the fabrics really work great with these blocks! Love your fabrics!
I like quilt number 5 the best. Thank you for chance to win.
I like quilt #3 the best. I wonder how it would look in bright primary colors and a really bright white? Thanks for the giveaway. I’ve become a new follower too.
#5 is my absolute favorite. It is a real beauty.
Jocelyn’s & Celine’s blocks #5 looks like many others like it too!
# 1 June’s block -I would love to make this quilt
Love all the layouts! I like #3 the best.
Love 3 and 5. They are all great!!!
#2 – Chris’ block as a quilt
Thanks for a chance to win 🙂
Love #3 🙂
I like June’s Block made into a quilt. It has a fun Secondary pattern. Thanks for the Giveaway!
#5 – Jocelyn’s & Celine’s blocks as a quilt is the one I love. It looks so elegant to me.
I chose #1, the Pin-Whirl Block. It’s a different spin on pinwheels, one of my favorites.
Hi, these are cool! I think I like #3 the best, though #5 is a close second.
Love these books…. i own several and can wait to see the next one. Love how #5 makes a great quilt. Thanks for the chance to win it ! xoxo Hugs Patti! P.S. I finally finished by Double wedding ring table runner from the course you taught in Walkerton back in May 2013.
I love all the quilts, but the ones that has Celine’s block in it catches my eye. Love Northcott fabrics… it’s the only line that I can identify by touch alone! Thanks for the opportunity to win some goodies.
carolyn
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I like “On the Grid”. Love the neutral colors!
I like #5 the on point is very eye catching, since attending your trunk show at Quilts and treasures in E long meadow MA I look at panels in a new light and use them more!
It’s way too hard to choose between Quilt No. 3 and Quilt No. 5. I love them both.
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My favourites are #3 and #5. I like the Madallion effect of #3.
Betsey Ryan
I like #3 Celine and Chris’s blocks together. This has been a fun blog hop.
My favorite is no 5, Jocelyn and Celine’s blocks combined.
Northcott, cottons that feel like silk, how true, love Northcott fabric.
I like #5 the best b/c I liked both blocks it was created from but together the entire quilt looks like one giant ice crystal/ snow flake so the “secondary pattern” from these 2 blocks combine to make one giant “block” ; beautiful ! (Also I would love to win the contest and make #5 myself).
Tough choice! #1 just edged out #5. Love the fabric. Love the design. Thank you so much for sharing!
Patti, I liked Quilt #5 the best – Jocelyn’s & Celine’s blocks as a quilt. “Thank you
for offering the opportunity to share and an opportunity to win- 100 Blocks, Vol. 8!”
Mary Arline
I like 5 best. The fabrics are beautiful. Thank you for the chance!
Love #3. Very eye catching!
Quilt #5 is my favourite. Congrats. Thank you for the chance. Happy Quilting:)
I like quilt #1 the best!! Thanks for a chance to win! 🙂
I love quilt # 5 Thanks for the chance at winning a copy of the 100 block magazine 🙂
number 3
I think Chris’ Walk About was strikingly different. I used your Feathered Friends collection for the Sampler Quilt on page 87. What a treat to work with such lovely fabric! Thank you for being one of the corporate sponsors.
Number 3 seems to fit so well with the fabric and the patterns.
I really like #3 Celine’s Blocks along with Chris’ Blocks, I especially like Celine’s Block.The fabric choice really makes them work.
I really like #3 Lots of Celine’s blocks with some of Chris’ blocks a lot. That would make a beautiful quilt. Any of the others would be beautiful quilts also, but #3 really stands out to me.
Those are really great choices! I’ll have to go with #3. Thank you!!! L
My favorite quilt is # 3 – thanks so much!
I liked quilt #3 also. The combined blocks made a beautiful quilt.
I loved #3. It was beautiful .
I really love quilt #5, it’s beautiful and reminds me of a snowflake. Thanks for the chance to win.
I love #1-June’s block as a quilt! So much movement in it!!
I LOVE number 5!!
#3 quillt caught my eye!!!
I like #3 – it just looks so pretty. The blocks are very interesting. I would like to try them and see what I could come up with. If I don’t win the book, I’m going to buy it. I have seen several blocks that are fascinating.
I love the pinwheels the best, I make several quilts using pinwheels because they are so cheerful
I like #3 the best, my second is #5, I love the movement in these blocks. I love the modern look in these quilts.
Patti these are wonderful, I really like the modern feel of Quilt #2 Chris block, Becoming more aware of the modern now and how fabrics are displayed. The Block that I love is Celine’s Orion Block. The quilts of this block are stunning!