Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks Vol. 9 Blog Tour

Welcome to the Sassafras Lane Designs stop along the Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks Volume 9 Blog Tour! If this is your first time, take a peek around! We have two blocks to share with you. Strangely we both made applique blocks this time around, but it conveniently put us on the same page. Here is the first block:

My Mom decided to keep with her vintage car theme and her newest block is an adorable VW inspired van. She used an orange zigzag for the van body, a tan raindrop print for the sand and blue dot for the sky -- all Timeless Treasures basics. I love the surf board on the top of the van. She has added lots of little details like the seats, clouds, bumpers and the front tire cover. Isn't it just the cutest thing!

Block Size: 12"
Block Number: 815
Block Name: Surfin'
Designer: Kristy Wolf
Technique: Fusible Applique

My block is a close up on an aperture. It is inspired by my second favorite (to quilting) hobby, photography. I have a nice little camera collection and am never more than an arm's length from one! I used all Timeless Treasures fabrics: an aqua zigzag for the background, a charcoal sketch for the lens and a cursive writing print for the aperture. It is simple, but I like it! We both have quilt designs using our blocks in the works, so stay tuned!

Block Size: 12"
Block Number: 816
Block Name: Shuttered
Designer: Shayla Wolf
Technique: Fusible Applique


Now for the goods! We will be giving away five prizes. Each prize will contain a Quiltmaker's 100 Volume 9 issue and 4 of our brand new patterns! For a chance to win, leave a comment on this post (click the post title and scroll to the bottom) telling me your current favorite quilting technique (classic patchwork, paper-piecing, applique, etc.), and submit by midnight MST, Friday, May 2. I will pick five lucky winners and email them. =] Thank you for stopping by and enjoy the rest of the tour!

Comments

Cathie

Cathie said:

Right now I’m liking classic patchwork. But I also like paper piecing.

Cindy

Cindy said:

I do a lot of classic patchwork and some machine applique. Thanks for the chance to win.

virginia clay

virginia clay said:

I love the little camper/bus and want to make it. It looks so much like our 22’ RV. Thanks for the block and the chance to win.

Lisa Marie

Lisa Marie said:

My favorite technique is paper piecing. Love your blocks and your patterns! Thanks for the chance at such a great prize!

Anita

Anita said:

My favorite technique is piecing.

teri c

teri c said:

I most often do traditional piecing but know I need to do both of your applique blocks soon. Love them.

Julie

Julie said:

I can be found traditionally piecing all of my quilts. With all of these great applique blocks I need to break out and do some applique too! Love your block.

Cecilia

Cecilia said:

I enjoy paper piecing for intricate blocks and appliqué. I love both of the blocks, but my son-in-law would love yours. He enjoys photography. Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win. I love the look of your Prism Parkway pattern.

Shaena

Shaena said:

I’ve only done simple patchwork but just bought your prism parkway pattern so we’ll see how paper piecing goes. :)

Sue in Scottsdale, AZ

Sue in Scottsdale, AZ said:

I love both the blocks. The VW bug brings back memories of being at the beach with my surfer cousin! Your 4 patterns that you are giving away look exactly like quilts I love to make – using classic patchwork techniques. I also do paper piecing but I do very little appliqué.

Allison

Allison said:

Your Shuttered block is my favorite – nice work!

Robin B

Robin B said:

I have always loved to paper piece. I’m getting better at applique, so I’m starting to like it more :) Beautiful blocks!!

Angelia L.

Angelia L. said:

I enjoy classic patchwork and needle turn applique. I am also learning FPP and really like that too. Congratulations!

judy

judy said:

I am a traditional piece girl.
I’m not too experienced with paper piecing.
Applique is my second favorite technique.
The van is cute as a button!

Rose

Rose said:

Patch work. Love your van I remember those. Congrats and thanks for the chance to win.

Allison Evrard

Allison Evrard said:

I usually paper piece but am trying to do some applique.at the moment. Just a small piece for starters.

BillieBee

BillieBee said:

I love applique and paperpiecing.

Brenda E.

Brenda E. said:

I usually fall back on traditional piecing but once in a while I stray to others just for something different!

Margaret Schindler

Margaret Schindler said:

I am into paper piecing and applique right now.

Gill

Gill said:

Two great blocks – I love the camper van!!
At the moment I’m paper piecing!

JanineMarie

JanineMarie said:

I love paper piecing, either on a foundation paper, or with freezer paper. It’s so precise and I can do fairly complex designs easily.

Madeline

Madeline said:

Currently I am paper piecing, but I just finished an applique, but mostly I do traditional patchwork. Just have to keep my hand in different things to make what I want!

Nancy Kozak

Nancy Kozak said:

I like paper-piecing. Thanks for all you do.

Laura

Laura said:

My last quilt used “traditional” techniques. I have a paper pieced project I should get back to.

Kathy L

Kathy L said:

I love traditional quilting best, but I have tried other methods and have enjoyed them also.

Jodi Connors

Jodi Connors said:

I love applique, and I love the two blocks here. How much fun! Love the projects here!

Mary Jane

Mary Jane said:

My favorite style is patchwork, there are so many options to work with.
Thank you so much for your block, I have been hunting for camera related ideas for my granddaughter’s bedroom and your block will be just perfect, I know she will love it and I will enjoy stretching my skills. Thanks again!

Kelly Wilson

Kelly Wilson said:

I am really liking paper piecing at the moment – it makes points and odd angles much easier. I saw both of your blocks on the Timeless Treasures blog this morning. It is enough to make me think about trying applique. Thanks for the opportunity!
notwendy gmail

Ann Rudd

Ann Rudd said:

I like to do piecing the best. Thanks for doing this giveaway.

Lyn

Lyn said:

I like hand appliqué best, either freezer paper or back basted.

Kathleen

Kathleen said:

My current favorite is paper piecing. Love your aperture block. That would work nicely in a camera quilt I hope to make for my son-in-law one of these days.

Melanie Kennedy

Melanie Kennedy said:

My favorite technique is piecing, but I am beginning to enjoy machine quilting as I get better at it!

Jan

Jan said:

Love both of the blocks! Right now I’m doing applique and EPP.

Janet Frank

Janet Frank said:

After making quilts for over 30 yrs, I’ve just tackled applique. Don’t know why I waited so long!
I just love this VW Van! Until 2006, we drove nothing but, VW’s, old ones no newer than 1971, both bugs & Vans (or transporters, as they were called.) This block really brought back many, many fun memories of trips when our boys were little. They are now in there 40’s! Yipes….where does time go?! Congrats to both you on really unique blocks and thanks for such a generous giveaway!

Karyn

Karyn said:

I think I’m coming back to basics and working on simple patchwork, although many other techniques keep sneaking in…. Love the retro cars mom!

Margaret Andrews

Margaret Andrews said:

Very interesting. I picked both of these blocks to make a comment on….love them both. I would like to travel on the VW bus to somewhere warm and sunny since it is so rainy here…and then snap a picture of it to keep and remember with the other block. Very creative, you guys. I just love them. Both have delightful fabrics. Thanks so much for sharing them with me.

Joan Hartman

Joan Hartman said:

I’m loving all the new patterns at Sassafras Lane! Your two blocks today are adorable. I really do enjoy paper-piecing now. I love all my projects after Kristy has quilted them!! Thanks for offering the opportunity to win some of your patterns.

Lisa E

Lisa E said:

Both blocks are awesome. Can hardly wait to see the quilts. My favorite technique is piecing. Nothing fancy but very satisfying. Shayla, since you’re other love is photography, how about hints for quilt photography?

Cindy Wienstroer

Cindy Wienstroer said:

I am doing a 9 patch star in lime & grays. Love the fabric you used in your aperture – I too love photography and lettering since my college days in the early 70’s. Your mom’s block is cute but not sure I could do it but the lens aperture I would love to try. Thanks for sharing your talents.

Anne Oelke

Anne Oelke said:

My favorite technique is piecing—and I love photography as well.

angela Neff

angela Neff said:

My favorite technique is paper peicing right now!

Becky in Georgia

Becky in Georgia said:

I’m traditionally a machine piecer, but have recently become interested in hand-pieced hexagons!

nmoir

nmoir said:

I have a soft spot for paper piecing it is one of my favorite ways to piece quilt blocks, happy sewing to all

PJB

PJB said:

I love both your squares, especially because they are appliance. I just finished an Hawaiian queen quilt and getting ready for something new. Thanks for the chance to win.

Barb Colvin

Barb Colvin said:

I love to combine classic patchwork with applique.

Karen

Karen said:

Your blocks are both great! My favourite technique is appliqué. I do hand needle turn and really find it very relaxing. Thank you for a chance to win one of your lovely patterns!

hanke

hanke said:

I am working on different things, applique, hexagons, paperpiecing and rotery cutting. Love it all. Love to work by machine and by hand. Love both blocks! Thanks for the chance!

Melissa-lynn

Melissa-lynn said:

I like all techniques and love incorporating them all in my projects. Mostly i do traditional piecing with embroidery mixed in and then hand quilt. I have a few pp projects in my ufo pile too.

Annette J.

Annette J. said:

I love all kinds of different techniques but lately my fav has been working with HST. I love being able to make zigzags or pinwheels or just crazy angles.

Kris S in WI

Kris S in WI said:

I definitely love hand appliqué. I like feeling the fabric and being able to work on a project while spending time with my family.

Leave a comment

Please note: comments must be approved before they are published.