Carla from Creatin' in the Sticks came up with a very cool idea for sewing simple blocks
to make quick quilts. Then she asked a bunch of us to get creative with those simple blocks and
organized us into the 30 Quilt Blocks in 30 Days blog hop. Great idea...thanks, Carla!
I chose block number 21, SPOT, for today's project.
I immediately thought of the books from my days as a kid in school.
I always liked Spot!
Making the Spot block was so easy!
Carla's instructions for Spot can be found HERE.
These are the measurements for the Spot 10" finished block:
I added a circle in the center, borders, and some dogs using an Accuquilt die that I've had
forever. Of course, I named the quilt, "Spot." The fabrics are by Riley Blake Designs.
The photos were taken in a St. George, Utah, park. I love the dragon!
This little girl and her dogs seemed like an appropriate photo prop!
I love my "crew" who is always there to lend a hand.
It was too cold for him to run through the water at the splash pad.
Quilted Works used a dog design for the quilting...see the little paws!
Thanks for stopping by to see "Spot!"
Here's all the other amazing blocks made into projects:
Date
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Project
Designer
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Block
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April 1st
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Block
1- 4 Patch
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April 2nd
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Block 2
- Double Stuffed
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April 3rd
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Block 3
- Baby in a Corner
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April 4th
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Block 4
- Dutch Door
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April 5th
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April 6th
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Block 6
- Tacked Up
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April 7th
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Block 7
- Stripper
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April 8th
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Block 8
- Staggered
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April 9th
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Block 9
- Topsy Turvy
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April
10th
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Block
10 - Chunky Pinwheel
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April
11th
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Block
11 - Painted WIndow
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April
12th
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Block
12 - Broken Cinder Block
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April
13th
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Block
13 - Reaction
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April
14th
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Block
14 - Median Strip
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April
15th
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Block
15 - Center of Attention
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April
16th
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Block
16 - Bounce
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April
17th
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Block
17 - Sweet Sixteen
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April
18th
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Block
18 - Yeah Eights
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April
19th
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Block
19 - Weave
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April
20th
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Block
20 - Classic
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April
21st
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Block
21 - Spot
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April
22nd
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Block
22 - Cross Walk
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April
23rd
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Block
23 - Opposites Attract
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April
24th
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Block
24 - Possibility
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April
25th
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Block
25 - Camper Window
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April
26th
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Block
26 - Catching Z's
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April
27th
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Block
27 - Broken Stripes
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April
28th
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Block
28 - Stockade
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April
29th
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Block
29 - Dovetail
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April
30th
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Block
30 - Slow Tee
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I love the quilt and the setting is perfect.
ReplyDeleteCute quilt! You are so creative--I wouldn't have thought of setting it off with a circle in the center. The dog appliques are neat, the black and white is neat, the sculptures are neat (I like that dragon too.). You have given me some good ideas. :) Thanks, Carol!
ReplyDeleteNow this is fun. It's a simple but effective quilt and I love how you added to it to give it more interest.
ReplyDeleteOh wow, you have really made this plain block into an interesting quilt! From the dogs, to the spotted fabric, to the paws in the quilting, to the name, you've really added lots of clever touches. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAmazing my friend. You always rock my world.Thank you for going above and beyond for the 30 Quilt Blocks in 30 Days Blog Hop and Quilt Along by taking on 2 blocks. Bravo!! !!
ReplyDeleteI love the statues
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt. So pretty. Have a great day! angielovesgary2 atgmail dotcom
ReplyDeleteCute quilt!
ReplyDeleteSimple and very effective. The black and white gives a punch to this simple block.
ReplyDeleteI like all the puppies surrounding the spot.
ReplyDeleteRun Spot, run!!! This is adorable - a few puppy loving friends of mine would love this.
ReplyDeleteThat is so, so adorable! I love people who can think outside of the box. I think I just sit and stare trying to come up with something different.
ReplyDeleteWhat made you put the circle in the middle? That's really creative!
Hi again,
ReplyDeleteLove this block, too! This blog hop is so fun - I am enjoying it immensely.
~smile~ Roseanne
A very sweet quilt with lots of originality. Your photo shoot location is so much fun. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful! I, too, loved
ReplyDeletethe wonderful Spot readers. Your background setting was a superb choice--little girl with dogs so precious.
Carol, what a fun quilt, especially with the quilted paw prints! I remember learning to read with Jane and Spot. Such a sweet memory to make a quilt using that as an inspiration. Super setting for quilt photos, too!
ReplyDeleteThat quilt would steal any child's heart, and a lot of adults, too. Thanks for sharing your never-ending creativity with us. This is such a great idea.
ReplyDeleteLove the black & white!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely LOVE Spot and the black and white design. Your quilt is stunning and the props at the park are perfect. I do really love that Dragon reading a book. The paw print quilting is super cute and appropriate. Creative Quilting Bliss...<3
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your rendition of this block, Carol. The black and white is so dramatic. The quilting is perfect for it too.
ReplyDeleteI love the design! And your choice of black and white. The photography was great too.
ReplyDeletePerfection! You outdid yourself with this one!
ReplyDeleteLove to see the creative quilt you made from a simple idea
ReplyDeleteWow! Your quilt is exceptional!
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I really enjoyed the way in which you created your quilt! Your quilt is just magnificent and using all of the special backgrounds for photographs were sure fun. I adore "cute and loveable" dragons plus the little girl with the wagon and puppies was so perfect. Thank you so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteCute "Spot" quilt. Seeing the picture from the Dick and Jane book reminds me that I had found, and bought a couple of those books. My house got robbed, and along with my jewelry, they took my books. They weren't worth but a couple dollars for each book, but I miss them more than my jewelry!
ReplyDeleteI love you design of this quilt block and the dogs are really cute.
ReplyDeleteGreat name and I love the setting of the circle to dance with the rest of the quilt. How fun!
ReplyDeleteVery nice interpretation of this block. The quilt is lovely and the name says it all. It's loaded with symbolism.
ReplyDeleteAwesome quilt! I love black and white quilts and the puppy is spectacular! Thanks!
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:) I just love two color quilts and to date have never made one! I always end up with more colors in my quilts! :) :) You quilt is adorable! You have inspired me I'm going to try real hard this time to make a true 2 color quilt!!
ReplyDeleteThat is just adorable and what a perfect place for a photo shoot!
ReplyDeleteSpot is adorable!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun quilt, great use of the puppies and fun color choice :) Love your photos too!
ReplyDeleteYOur photo backdrop is just perfect. You did a great job with the block and all of your additions. I love those books too. I actually have a couple of them (reprints) in a box in the back of the closet.
ReplyDeleteI got a bit behind with the hop but really like your quilt and just had to say how good your photography/settings always are. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable!
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