and today is
MY DAY!
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I made five 10 1/2 inch blocks with mostly 1 1/2 inch strips and just sort of freehanded and created each block as I went along.
I used the five blocks to make a tablerunner, but
I added some tabs on the back so I can hang it if I want to.
These 12 1/2 inch blocks were made with the patterns/methods
I learned from Amy Gibson on her BOM class at Craftsy.
Lots more blocks to make before this one is done.
I learned from Amy Gibson on her BOM class at Craftsy.
Lots more blocks to make before this one is done.
THEN.....
I received my Electric Quilt Design Wizard software in the mail and moved on to other shiny and interesting blocks. I loved that the program was easy to move around in and had some fun paper-piecing patterns. The design I created looked like this in the program:
These are the paper pieced blocks:
I put all those paper pieced blocks together
to get this:
A HUGE THANKS to Jane and Madame Samm for
organizing this blog hop!
Loving it!
Contest has ended!
Love your RWB blocks. Such talent....Judith, Texas
ReplyDeleteHi Carol just awesome blocks and love the wall/tablerunner....Happy 4th
ReplyDeleteWow!!! Love your blocks!!!!
ReplyDeleteYour blocks are awesome! I particularly love block three, and the paper-pieced quilt is wonderful! So glad you're on the hop! Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteI really like the blocks you have created, you have been so busy!
ReplyDeleteAnd here I am, entering your giveaway, how generous of you!
KATRIN W.
Very, very cute blocks! Would love to win some Halloween also. Such talent!
ReplyDeleteHi Carol, lovely blocks, love Halloween,thanks for sharing. Susie x
ReplyDeleteReally nice. I like them all. My 3 1/2 yr old daughter siad "cool" when she looked too. I lurve Halloween very much and would love to add a charm pack to my evre growing stash. Thanks for the oppotrunity.
ReplyDeletehard to think about Halloween with all this red,white,and blue but a new stack of these prints would definately help me along! thanks for chance to win! I do love your blocks, by the way!
ReplyDeleteWow , some gorgeous blocks all wonderful for July 4th celebrations .Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYour blocks are amazing! I love them. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous table runner! Perfect for a July 4th cookout.
ReplyDeleteI love the fabrics and blocks in your table runner!
ReplyDeleteCarol, The Runner is absolutely Stunning!! Thanks for Sharing!!
ReplyDeleteHuggs, Nancy
Wow you were really busy doing all those blocks - they are all fabulous.
ReplyDeleteGreat RWB thanks for the blot.
ReplyDeleteWonderful...both the table runner and quilt! Wow! Love them!
ReplyDeleteLots of great blocks! Love them all. Thanks for the giveaway.....Halloween fabric is my favorite!
ReplyDeleteVery creative. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love, love, love your 5 free style red/white/blue blocks!
ReplyDeleteWow! You've been busy! The table runner is so fun, and I really love your mini quilt. I obviously need EQ. Yes, I do. And thanks for the chance to win a prize.
ReplyDeleteI really love all of your blocks. That is a fantastic table runner and mini quilt. thank you so much for sharing! have a Happy 4th.
ReplyDeleteOHHHHHHH wow Carol you have heart and lot;s of stitches...I love every one of them.. and the fact that you made them into quilts....wellllllll why didn't I think of that...ohhhhh my if I had just a bit more time...listen, I think I heard one of your blocks made it somewhere as the top.....?????
ReplyDeleteterrific quilts xxx
Love the patriotic table runner. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteLoved the hint about adding the tabs to the runner so it can be hung if you want.
ReplyDeleteThanks for a chance
jleibfried@aol.com
Cute blocks. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI love the blocks and I love Halloween -- hope I win -- thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteDorothy in IL
quiltndot at aol dot com
You did a fantastic job on your table runner, Carol. Always love a good giveaway too...thank you.
ReplyDeleteI love them all - most favorite are the ones made with the red and white check - so unique and wonderful - nice July 4th toppers. Judy C n NC
ReplyDeleteThat is one gorgeous runner..love it! Great giveaway and hope to win!
ReplyDeletelove all of your blocks. they are truly festive! rush88888 at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteGreat, cheerful bocks!
ReplyDeleteLove your blocks. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteYour blocks are awesome.Someday I will learn to paperpiece too.Nice job
ReplyDeleteThanks for preparing so many different blocks. I esp. love your EQ paper pieced blocks. The finished quilt is very fun.
ReplyDeleteNice job, love all those blocks, those pp ones are especially nice :) Great to hop with you!
ReplyDeleteThose are fabulous patriotic blocks!! I love the table runner. The charm squares look too cute! Please enter me.
ReplyDeleteI so love all these patriotic red, white and blue projects that you girls are sharing with us!! Your blocks are gorgeous!! Love the table runner!!! :-) Thank you for the chance to win some fun Halloween charms!
ReplyDeleteyour tablerunner has such fun fabrics!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful blocks you have created.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe you made so many beautiful blocks - thank goodness my day isn't until the 9th so I have time to work on a few more. :) blessings, marlene
ReplyDeleteI Love Red White and Blue Quilts! Your Blocks are Wonderful! Thanks for the Giveaway!
ReplyDeletewhat a fun and funky charm pack, and LOVELY blocks!
ReplyDeleteCarol - you have come up with some great patriotic blocks! Thanks for sharing with us.
ReplyDeleteWonderful blocks. This red, white, and blue is going to be fun. Thanks for a nice giveaway. Nancy P.
ReplyDeleteLove your RWB blocks. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blocks, Carol! And I love the Halloween fabric you chose for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteWOW! So many great blocks to see...yummy July 4th eye candy! Great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI especially like your star with a heart in the middle. RWB is one of my favorite combinations. Very nice work!!
ReplyDeleteI love all of your americana pieces, wonderful designs and fabrics.
ReplyDeleteI am still working on finishing the two I started, but I will use them all summer, so a few days late, will be ok.
Debbie
WOW - you really got into the RWB! Love all of your blocks! I just may have to get the new EQ program! Love the paper pieced blocks! Thanks for sharing AND thanks for offering the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteWow, you made so many different blocks! So creative. I love your flag blocks and of course the star with the inner heart that was picked as a favorite. Just beautiful! Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteLove your blocks. I love to create as I sew. Sometimes those quilts end up being my favorites. Thanks for the great giveaway.
ReplyDeleteCarol...you have been so busy! All are wonderful blocks, and I love the wallhanging you came up with.
ReplyDeleteNow that is quite the stash of red, white a blue fabric for an amazing set of blocks! They are each unique and beautiful ... thank you so much for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteWOW! You've been REALLY busy! Love all the blocks! (You've got me anxious to start another round of Craftsy blocks!)
ReplyDeleteLove the title of your blog... I feel that ways often and wonder in my head, "Why do we have to eat supper anyway.... Why do I always have to make supper... The dishes (dusting, laundry, vacuuming etc) can wait... hehehe! I love the way your table runner developed before my eyes!! Thanks for sharing some great ideas!!
ReplyDeleteWow! You have been busy! I love all of them. What an awesome table runner.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing & the opportunity to win.
Congrats on being one of the chosen!
I love the scrappy look of your table runner. It is so cute. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWow! they all look great! Nicely done!
ReplyDeleteLove the table runner!
ReplyDeleteAwesome table runner.I love all your paperpiecing blocks!
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful blocks! There is something so refreshing about the RW&B.
ReplyDeleteBright, happy tablerunner! And a nice giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI love Halloween fabric!! and love your paper piecing.
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Joy
What a fantastic table runner! I love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway too!
Wow! So many great blocks!! I love your table runner!! The paper pieced quilt is amazing too!! Thanks for sharing with us!!
ReplyDeleteI espcially like the heart in a star paper pieced block.
ReplyDeleteI'm loving your RWandB runner and wall hanging!! You were busy! Thanks for the chance to win one of your charm packs...!!
ReplyDeleteVery sweet of you!
Paulette
Wow, what an interesting and really cool table runner. So bright and pretty. Love this new art I am learning by seeing what artists like you design.
ReplyDeleteWow, Carol, busy stitcher you have been! All your red white and blue projects look wonderful. I like that each one has such a different look to it while still being all the same color theme. Well done!
ReplyDeleteWow! I love your blocks! My favorite is the stylized flag block. Thanks for the opportunity!
ReplyDeleteYou've got the red, white & blue down pat! Lovely blocks. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteYou have some lovely RWB blocks going on here.
ReplyDeleteHave a great 4th. Thanks for offering the giveaway.
congratulations on your win -- your star is just too dawgone cute, it looks like it's wearing a checkered bathing suit! my favorite is the asterisk block -- love that one! And, Halloween is my favorite holiday, so i'm crossing my fingers to win, too! thanks for this opportunity!
ReplyDeleteJust a wonderful post of so many lovely blocks! And love how you tabbed the runner so you had a hanging option, very cool.
ReplyDeleteI'm very impressed with the creativity and uniqueness of your RWB blocks!! The hanging tab is Genius!!! You should send that tip into the Fons & Porter show and win a prize for such a great tip! Your Give-away is Fantastic...Oh I hope Mr. RNG picks me!!
ReplyDeleteHappy 4th of July
God Bless America
Gmama Jane
Wowee! you sure have been busy. You created some really fabulous blocks.
ReplyDeleteLove all the great blocks! I like to play with strings and just see where it will lead to also, wonderful table runner!! Looks like you are having fun with EQ, love the paper piecing! Thanks for a great giveaway too!
ReplyDeleteLike the RW&B blocks. Like the giveaway fabric, too! Sewbeads at yahoo dot com/
ReplyDeleteLove your blocks. Your table runner is fantastic and perfect for the 4th! Love it!!! Thank you for your great post and also the opportunity to win. Happy quilting!
ReplyDeleteIt is so interesting checking out all the different blocks in this hop, great job!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea of putting the tabs on the table runner, you get a 2 for 1! Your RW&B blocks are great. I love the Halloween fabric for your give away.
ReplyDeleteMy short and sweet....what fun blocks....I'm a new follower.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea to put tabs on the back! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteCute blocks and tablerunner!
ReplyDeletelove the blocks, they are adorable!
ReplyDeleteYou really worked the RW&B fabrics, they look great.
ReplyDeleteReally love the table runner. I have most of that fabric! Thanks for the give away.
ReplyDeleteDeborh
Thanks for all the great ideas! I'm new to the quilting world and intrigued by all the paper piecing blocks I've been seeing lately. I'll have to check out that software program.
ReplyDeleteI am going Red, White and Blue with all them blocks you made : )
ReplyDeleteWould love to make the tablerunner for myself too : )
I am at geneleenloire at yahoo.com .. in case i win the giveaway.
Jessisca
Love the table runner, I think block 3 is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteI love the picture of your log cabin block and your trusty assistant making sure that they won't blow away while the picture was taking. I would love to be a winner in your wonderful drawing. It just reminded me that my young son asked for a Halloween quilt for Christmas. Go figure...LOL! Thank You for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteSincerely,
Tricia
Great blocks and the tablerunner is awesome. Love it. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteIt's linked to my profile but to make it easier vburr at charter dot net
very lovely work
ReplyDeleteGreat blocks! Chiskag at gmail dot
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I love Halloween and I love what you have done with the red, white and blue. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteNice giveaway. I would love to try something for Halloween.
ReplyDeleteI love the tablerunner! always forget that I can do just a few blocks and make a table runner!
ReplyDeletekathyburley at comcast dot net
All of your blocks are fantastic, but I really love the third one in the table runner.Maybe you can show us how to make it one day.Thanks so much for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI love all your blocks! They are beautiful! Have a happy 4th and thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeletegreat blox one and all! the table runner is super and would be a great idea for my entry table! thanx for the oopportunity to win the halloween charms.
ReplyDeleteYour blocks are awesome and definitely fit the theme. Thanks for having the giveaway.
ReplyDeletevail in tn
I love the bright and happy colours of your blocks. They sew up into a very patriotic table runner. :)
ReplyDeleteLove the blocks with your 5 pointed stars. Lovely work!
ReplyDeleteLove all your blocks. The tablerunner turned out really cute and I love the border you chose.
ReplyDeleteLove the table runner and the mini quilt. The runner looks super in the sunshine, too.
ReplyDeleteall those stars and strips work well together... great job
ReplyDeletein stitches
Carol I love your blocks so colorful and festive. Elizabeth, Silverdale, WA
ReplyDeleteI love the runner. My favorite block is the off-center star. I am a sucker for hearts too. Well done.
ReplyDeleteI love your blocks - especially the log cabin! thanks for the lovely giveaway!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I'm a softie for hearts and log cabins! Great table runner.
ReplyDeleteWOOHOO for the Faboulous tablerunner!!! Where have I been???? That is the first time I've seen "hangers" applied like that!!! Will definitely keep that tucked away for future reference, THANKS! Sorry am not a woman of just a few words. LOL!!!
ReplyDeleteI think both of your projects turned out great! Now you are all set for the 4th. I didn't realize EQ comes with patterns. It's on my wish list, but I keep buying fabric instead. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteplease enter me in the contest. great setting idea
ReplyDeletessinger889 at sbcglobal dot net
dang maybe I should proofread my FABULOUS comments, sorry!!
ReplyDeleteLove it! Nice job. Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteAll all your blocks are inspirational. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHappy Hop Day Carol, I love the first five! Great fabrics! I would love to live in your Red/White/Blue Stash!! I also love how you made them into a table runner or wall hanging!
ReplyDeleteNext the 12 1/2 inch blocks. I just love the middle one, great use again of fabrics.
A new program!! Hmmm, might have to check that out too.
So much inspiration, thank you!!
love your blocks thanks for the giveaway
ReplyDeleteLove the blocks and the little quilts, THanks for the giveaway
ReplyDeleteLove to pp. Lots of ideas. Thanks
ReplyDeleteI love all the different blocks.
ReplyDeleteYou have really used your imagination.
The hearts in the stars are extra cute!
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legato1958 at aol dot com
Really cute, you've inspired me, I made an awesome Canadian Flag which my riding Nathan Cullen has in his Ottawa office, but now I'm inspired to make an American flag. I like your random way of doing your blocks. Thanks for the chance in the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteCarli
I love your different blocks! Thanks for the chance to win some fun fabric!
ReplyDeletelove your blocks
ReplyDeleteI have so many of the fabrics you used in your runner -- love it!!! I'd love to see your fabric stash!
ReplyDeleteI just love your blocks. RWB together can't be beat.
ReplyDeleteOh My! I think you quilted all of America with your red white and blue. Your blocks are wonderful and quite the inspirations. Thank you for sharing. Happy and Safe Fourth of July...
ReplyDeleteGoing freehanded is a great idea for using up left overs. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteI really like your blocks, and thanks for the chance to win the Halloween fabric!
ReplyDeleteOh gosh, all your blocks are amazing! Love your runner and putting tabs on the back to hang as well, you're a smart cookie! hehe. Thanks for sharing and being so inspiring.
ReplyDeleteThank you for a great giveaway and a chance to win. Thanks for being so generous with two winners.
usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com
I love the table runner! Thanks for the giveaway!!!
ReplyDeleteWe had a power failure when posting my comment - I don't see it so will attempt again. Thanks for the lovely giveaway and the chance to see those great RWB blocks. Clever idea to put tabs on the back so can be both runner and wall hanging. alternate email mlwright29(at)hotmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteGreat table runner! Thanks for the sweet giveaway!
ReplyDeletewow! you're on a seriously awesome creative roll! WE might have to add a can of RedBull to the header.... :O)
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely assortment of RWB you gave us. Thanks for the give away opportunity.
ReplyDeleteWow! Gorgeous RWB blocks. Really like the paper pieced hearts! Have a wonderful July 4th.
ReplyDeleteThose are great RW&B projects. I love the table runner! Thanks for letting us visit. I'm a new follower.
ReplyDeleteYou did great job on RWB blocks. I love the table runner. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteLove the color combinations in your blocks! Make me want to run to my sewing room and pull similar fabrics. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI need that software!! Look at all the wonderful blocks you made!!
ReplyDeleteLove the fresh colours you used in the Red White and Blue hop! Really digging your blues! Thanks for participating!
ReplyDeleteI really like you improv blocks, nothing like a red white and blue quilts.
ReplyDeleteSo many cute blocks! So many ideas! Thanks for all the inspiration!
ReplyDeletesteeledome at gmail
Wonderful blocks! I love them all together!
ReplyDeletexx
Your table runner turned out beautiful and I like your pieced block with the heart in the middle of the stars.
ReplyDeleteYour designs are very creative! Love them!
ReplyDeleteSo many clever designs! So little time! If only I didn't have to eat & sleep occasionally!
ReplyDeleteGreat designs, and really like how you made a table runner. Halloween charms, oh what to make.
ReplyDeleteThese are all very cute. I love Halloween fabric of any kind. I really hope you pick me.
ReplyDeleteYour blocks are wonderful. I really liked the paper pieced blocks!
ReplyDeleteYour blocks ate great and I love the table runner.
ReplyDeleteNice giveaway...Your paper piece blocks are very nice.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing
I really like the table runner and the idea of the tabs in case you want to hang. Thanks for the giveaway
ReplyDeleteWow I was really loving the table runner/hanging and then here you come with another totally awesome quilt. You rock!! Those are great
ReplyDeleteGreat blocks - I like that you can use it as a wall hanging or a table runner...
ReplyDeleteI love how your table runner turned out. I'm getting so many good ideas, and it's only day three!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty blocks!
ReplyDeleteLove the table runner. Great idea to add tabs. Thanks for the giveway!
ReplyDeleteLove all your blocks! The tablerunner and quilt are so cool!
ReplyDeleteLove your red white and blue blocks.... give me some ideas. Thanks for the pattern to the Blog hop. I got it. ;-)
ReplyDeleteThanks for adding me to your give away.
Love them all! Thanks for the giveaway, my second favorite time of year is Fall.
ReplyDeleteWow you've been busy! I love that your blocks all have stars. I think the first one is my favorite! Thanks for the inspiration
ReplyDeleteWow, you have done quite a bit of Red, White and Blue sewing. I think block one is my favorite, but maybe that is because it is the first one I saw. Happy 4th of July.
ReplyDeleteI love that first block- I hadn't thought to use a long cabin for the blue in the flag before. Thank you for a lovely giveaway.
ReplyDeleteOur guild had just had our first lesson on paper piecing. Your blocks are great! Thanks for the giveaway! rebathered@charter.net
ReplyDeleteYour red,white, and blue project is nice!!! This idea has been fun. thanks for the giveaway!!
ReplyDeletemtower@bellsouth.net
So cute! I love the hearts and stars together. I think Autumn fabric and Halloween fabric is my favorite. Thanks so for chance.
ReplyDeleteOh, can I say Halloween is my FAVE!!!! :)
ReplyDeleteI love your blocks! They look awesome! Thank you for the chance to win a giveaway. Love the fabrics! teresasquiltjourney.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteGreat blocks, and i like how you put them together in a table runner. When I first saw your picture of the completed table runner I decided to make one for myself. However, I want to use it as a window topper (valance). Thanks for the ideal, and for taking part in this blog hop.
ReplyDeleteI love RWB themed blocks...thanks for the inspiration. Next year, i'm gonna have a RWB runner.
ReplyDeleteBoppiesgirl@gmail.com
Great variety of blocks. I like the way you put them into a table runner.
ReplyDeleteLove your blocks. I especially like your red, white and blue floral fabrics. This runner looks great.
ReplyDeletersgrandinetti@yahoo(DOT)com
The fabrics are fantastic which make these blocks so good. zuzanzap@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI love the EQ quilt you made. It looks even better than it does on the computer version.
ReplyDeleteGreat blocks!!! Thanks for the great giveaway!!
ReplyDeleteLisa gatesey929(at)aol(dot)com
Great blocks! Great giveaway! Thanks for the chance! Happy Day! :)
ReplyDeleteI like your blocks. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeletesenstrings at yahoo dot com
Love your blocks. The red, white and blue fabrics are not so much patriotic but Americana. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI love your red white and blue fabrics ~ so cute! Doing the craftsy BOM blocks in RWB was a great idea. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI love the table runner, I wish that had more time to prepare, but with a new grandson due any day, and 2 sons getting married 2 weeks apart, not much I can do but sew, I am making wedding lap quilts and baby quilts.
ReplyDeleteSo darn cute--love the table runners squares! You are inspiring.
ReplyDeleteI love all of the blocks. They sure make great 4th of July decorations!! Oh boy I would love to win on of those charm packs.
ReplyDeleteLoving the tablerunner Carol, haven't worked in red, white and blue yet but I guess it doesn't matter which side of the Atlantic you're from to do that. Have to say I'm exhausted just reading your blog and hearing about everything you're up to, I haven't got a clue how you're doing it all! :)
ReplyDeleteI love all your red, white and blue blocks!~ the runner is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI love the table runner!!!
ReplyDeleteYour table runner turned out fabulous- Thanks for participating in the blog hop- I have enjoyed seeing all the different star patterns and star fabrics. My husband is an amateur astronomer and I have made a few star pattern quilts. It is one of my very favorite designs.
ReplyDeleteRegards from Western Canada,
Anna
Love your blocks, especially the table runner.
ReplyDeleteI am loving seeing other peoples colour combinations for the Amy Gibson BOM class, it is really fun to see how different we all are when combining colours.
wow Carol - love all of your blocks and that table runner is great - glad you showed the tabs on the back - I'm going to use that idea for my little wall hanging - thanks :)
ReplyDeleteI wish my "freehanding" was as good as your "freehanding"! They all are stunning!
ReplyDeleteGreat blocks! I love the runner!
ReplyDeleteLove your work!!!!
ReplyDeletegreat blocks thanks
ReplyDeleteLove your RWB thanks
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