Monday, April 29, 2013

Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks Blog Tour and a Giveaway!

Hellooooooooooo and welcome to Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks Blog Tour!

I am down right excited to have my block in this magazine! To be included in a group of so many talented and wonderful designers is truly an honor.


A big thank you to June, Carolyn, Diane and Shayla for being so nice to correspond with. These ladies do an incredible job of putting this magazine together. This is a magazine that is not only fun to collect, but it's also a keepsake for your inspiration library.

 Of course, you know my block had to be about bunnies. ;) I named it "Carrot Run."


"Sure would be nice if Mama would run and get us some carrots!"


This 12" block features National Nonwoven's wool felt. I used Navy (magazine says black, but it's actually navy) Butternut Squash and Reets Relish.


I also used Valdani's 3 strand floss from my Folk Art Fusion (TM) collection.

 What's really fun about this magazine is that you can take any of the 12" blocks and create something of your very own. I decided to turn my block into a 16" pillow. I had some Harvest Moon fabrics from Kansas Troubles which I love and wanted to use.


I made this pillow to donate for an auction at The Rabbit Haven in California. Their annual BunnyFest is coming up in which they raise funds to support the rescue, as well as, provide education on rabbit care to families who adopt these precious creatures. This is an all-volunteer rescue and I am very happy to help them.


So, what will you be inspired to create from all the fabulous blocks featured in this issue? The magazine will be available on newsstands around May 7th. I will also have some copies for sale in      my SHOP. 


However, you know how much I do love giveaways! The fabulous folks at Quiltmaker will be giving away a copy of this magazine! To enter, simply leave a comment on this post. The bunnies and I will use the random number generator to select the winner this Friday, May 3rd. As always, we love our friends/followers so if you are signed up (right sidebar) as a follower, you will get two chances. Good luck! Bunny ears crossed!  


Now I invite you to hop over to Quiltmaker's, Quilty Pleasures, Blog and visit with more of the designers and enter their daily giveaway. Tell them we said hello!

xx,
Michelle and the Bunnies

425 comments:

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Sherill said...

I love your imagination! great Block!

Sherill said...

I have followed for years.

Ally said...

Would love to win. The bunnies are so cute!

ritainalaska said...

what a cute cushion your block makes! will look forward to seeing it in the 100 block mag. thanx for the chance to win a copy.

The Village Queen said...

So darling! Thanks for the chance.

Elizabeth said...

Ha, Ha! I thought the four ladies you named at the start of the post were the names of the bunnies at first. Darling block.

LizE

JoyceLM said...

Love your cute bunnies. Thanks.

JoyceLM said...

I'm a follower - thanks again.

Loris said...

This is creative and well, I can't help myself...adorable! Wonderful design! Thanks for the awesome giveaway!

Carol V. said...

Your work is amazing....all these bunnies reassure me that, despite the temperatures, spring is coming!

Carrie P. said...

I am a follower.

Jitka said...

Bunnies look great. And carrot too.

Carrie P. said...

Yes, you have to have bunnies on your block. Cute pillow and what a great contribution for the auction.
Congrats on having your first block in the magazine. I know it will be the first of many.

Stitches said...

Cute block your bunny friends helped you make... ;-)

Stitches said...

I'm a follower too..

Nanbon44 said...

the bunny block is so cute

Emily C said...

The bunnies are so cute! I love the bunnies.

Vicki H said...

The pillow is sew cute.

Anonymous said...

What a sweet block - love those bunnies!

Lisa E said...

My two lop-eared bunnies hope that your bunnies pick me as the winner. The new magazine looks great as usual.

Joan H. said...

What a sweet block! And I love the pillow, too.

lenoirdenantes said...

There is a rabbit in my yard with a clutch (?) of bunnies. It is funny to watch my 3 dogs (8 lbs, 62 lbs and 92 lbs) run so fast that the bunnies alwasy loose the race and live another day.
Karen

Joan H. said...

Love your bunnie block. ......the pillow is great too!

Marsha A. Black said...

Love the bunnies! Would also love to win!

shickman1 said...

Congratulations on your block! It is absolutely stunning! You should put your block and the magazine in a shadow box to always remember this!

Karen said...

Thanks for the cute bunny block, the pillow idea, and a chance to win the magazine!

Sherry said...

I hope I win! I love all the 100 Blocks Magazines.

Jusmom1 said...

I would love to win. Thank you for the chance! Love the bunnies. Reminds me of my dear Sniffles...

Becky said...

Thanks for sharing! Hoppy Day to you!

Lisa said...

Love your block! LOVE IT!

Unknown said...

Love your pillow!! Wool applique is on my "bucket list."

Linda Crosby said...

I am a follower of your blog. thanks for the chance

Linda Crosby said...

love your bunnies pillow and sweet block

Unknown said...

I love your carrot run block.

Marie Atkinson said...

Cute bunnies! I love these magazines and really enjoy the blog hops!

JustPam said...

That pillow is so cute. I love your interpretation of a bunny in it.

Unknown said...

Love your bunnies!

JustPam said...

I am a follower.

Unknown said...

I am a follower. Nancy: rangerer@sbcglobal.net

Cher said...

Your pillow is very nice. I also like to do handwork and can't wait for a chance to win something from you.

Bunny said...

I love bunnies!

Jacqueline said...

Congrat's on being published. Love your block and would love to be entered into your giveaway.

Jacqueline said...

And yes I am follower. Thanks again for the chance.

Jacqueline

Karen said...

Bunnies!!! Too cute!

Barbara Sindlinger said...

Cute block - you could really play it up in pastels for an Easter block. Love the idea of making it into a pillow.

Kathy ~~~ said...

I am a follower;-)

Kathy ~~~ said...

Very cute block. YOur bunnies remind me of years ago when we raised bunnies.

Gale said...

Very cute block. I love bunnies.

maggi said...

The bunny and carrot block is very cute!

katiedidit said...

What a cute bunny block. Thanks for the chance to win a copy of the magazine!

Unknown said...

What a cute pillow

Unknown said...

I love your bunny pillow! I'll have to make one!

Unknown said...

Your block is so cute, and so are your live bunnies!

Vivian said...

Cute pillow I like the quilting.

Jeanne in Ohio said...

Cute block! Thanks for the giveaway.

Deb said...

Cute little bunnies - love your pillow! Thanks for the giveaway.

Beausoleil Quilts said...

Cute block. What a nice gesture to use the pillow to raise funds for The Rabbit Haven

Fiona said...

what a gorgeous block and congrats on having it in the book.... I love how you have used it in the cushion...
Hugz

Kathy Biggs said...

Cute bunny block. I really like the carrots.

Rebecca Hayes said...

Love your work!!

Quilt Monkey said...

Adorable block! I like the idea of making a pillow. It's fun to try out a new technique and not have to make a whole quilt out of it. Thanks for the chance!

StitchinByTheLake said...

Such a cute block Shell - I know you most certainly deserve to have made it into this magazine so congratulations! blessings, marlene

Unknown said...

This block is so cute!!

JillB said...

LOVE the bunnies! Congrats on you block!

Anonymous said...

Cute rabbit block! And congrats for having your block in the magazine. Thank you for the opportunity to win.

sandy said...

Such a cute block, can hardly wait to see the magazine. Hope to win it. Thanks.

Thim3 said...

Nice giveaway..would love to win..I'm a follower.

sandy said...

Oh, I'm also a follower. love the bunnies and where I live, we have two wild ones who hang out under our motorhome.

Lizzie said...

Adorable block.....thanks for the opportunity to win the magazine.

Laura said...

I love your Bunny block! I once had a dog named Bunny when I was a child so bunnies have a special place in my heart. :-)

Gatorwomn said...

Such a cute block. Just getting into wool applique and this will be the perfect place to start!!

Unknown said...

Your rabbit block is absolutely darling. I would love to do it in wool felt. And probably will.

Anonymous said...

I'm glad I decided to do the blocks tour, if for no other reason than to find your wonderful blog! Love the bunnies!

Shirlsu said...

Thanks for a chance to win. I'm a bunny person too! We've had up to 19 at a time but because of current health issues, we have none. :-(

maggie said...

Just love that pillow! Well done.
cheers
maggie

Julie said...

Love your pillow with the bunnies on it...so cute!!

Carla G said...

Very cute bunnies! Love the carrots too! :)

Lynda said...

thanks for the chance to win

Carla G said...

I follow via gfc! :)

Lauriejo said...

What a darling block. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity.

DKay said...

Love your bunny pillow and your furry friends!

Back Porch Extras said...

Congrats on getting your block into Vol 7! I love your rabbits and your block. Can't wait to get the Vol 7 issue.

Virginia Walton Pilegard said...

Winsome, adorable blocks. My boys used to raise bunnies and I have a soft spot in my heart for the little hoppers.

Briar Rose said...

Hi Shell, your block is great, and made a gorgeous cushion, congratulations on being chosen for the Magazine.
cheers R, A happy Follower

Kay Ahr said...

Your bunnies are so cute -- the real ones and the applique ones.

wendy said...

Hi, tell H & H to choose me please. I love bunnies and that's a very cute block!

wendy said...

I am a follower. Thanks!

Colleen said...

Very cute pattern. Really like the carrot. Thanks for the chance to win.

Petunia Press said...

Love the bunnies! Thanks !

Petunia Press

LJ said...

Carrots and bunnies...a perfect combination.

Kylie Carlson said...

Very cute block! Thanks for the giveaway!

Julie said...

Love the bunnies and the pillow.

PeggyB said...

love your carrot run block!

Jackie C said...

I love the bunnies, very different, very cute!!

Betty said...

Your bunnies are so cute!

DebbieM said...

Congrats Shell for being included. Wonderful it is. You know I'm a follower. Thanks for the giveaway!

DebbieM said...

Congrats Shell for being included. Wonderful it is. You know I'm a follower. Thanks for the giveaway!

Anonymous said...

Cute pillow! -- soparkaveataoldotcom

Jody said...

Cute bunnies! Thanks for the chance to win.

PJB said...

Cute bunnies!

Julie said...

Liked your bunny block and the photos of the bunnies that inspired you.

Lostrivernurse said...

Thank you for allowing us to visit your site and your very cute block.

Nancy said...

You block is cute and it would be so nice to win the giveaway so I can make many new block designs. Thank you.

Karen said...

Your bunny block brought a smile to my face. Cute!

Cathlene said...

I love your bunnies, so cute, and the block has so much potential.

Densews said...

Love the block made up into pillow.
Your bunnies are adorable.

Lori S said...

Very sweet! Thanks for the chance to win!

Carol Sc said...

My mind is already boggled by all the fabulous blocks I've seen --- and this is only the first day. I have no idea what I would make, just that I will do something from these blocks.

SherryB said...

Ahhh, I used to raise rabbits when I was younger and in 4-H! Thanks for the giveaway.

Marian said...

Love Love Love this block..

Unknown said...

Your bunnies are soooo cute. Love them!

Marian said...
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Quilting Nan said...

Your Bunnies adorable, and so is your block!

Joan H. said...

Love the bunnies and the pillow !

Anonymous said...

The bunnies are so cute!

Joan H. said...

Love your bunnies and pillow.

Jenn said...

I recently fell in love with wool applique and I think your work is beautiful. I can't wait to see more.

Marie Anne said...

Thanks for sharing your bunnies and your block. They are so cute.i like the idea of turning some on pillows.

Karrie said...

Thanks for the chance to win!

Karrie said...

I'm a follower ;)

Margaret said...

Love your little bunnies.

Julie S said...

Of course your block would include bunnies! It is very cute, and I hope your pillow brings in a nice amount of money for the charity!

Rhonda D. said...

Love your pillow. Thanks for the chance to win!

wigglypup2@yahoo.com

Lavonna ZWB said...

Your bunnies and carrots are adorable. Thank you for sharing them with us. :)

barbara woods said...

Would love to win thanks

drquilter said...

I have admired your work for a while. Very happy to see one of your blocks as part of this magazine!

barbara woods said...

I follow by e mail

Bev said...

Love your bunnies. They inspired a really outstanding pillow. Thank you for a chance to enter to win the "Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks" book.

kc said...

Congratulations on the honor! Well-deserved, I might add. Bunnies are too cute for words!

Thanks for the chance to win such an inspirational mag!

Nita said...

Love it!

Cathryn said...

Marvelous block for a bunny lover!

mjjschramm said...

Love all the bunnies!

Terri said...

Love your block and the bunnies are very cute! Thanks for the chance to win.

Suze said...

What a cute block! Do I "know" you from some blog hops? I haven't participated yet, I just comment and comment and comment. I saw the button on your side bar. However, I immediately knew it had to be you! Your work is terrific. Thanks for the generous giveaway.

Nancy said...

Love the pillow. Great for you to do that. Nancy P.

Judy B said...

Congratulations for getting picked for the magazine! Love your block. Thanks for the chance to win. I also follow you via email.
jbechosend at sbcglobal dot net

Anonymous said...

I loved the pillow colors. The carrots make me think of my garden to be planted soon. I can't wait for my rainbow carrots to be ready. The one packet gives me very sweet carrots from an almost white, to yellow, to orange. ll_gee at hotmail

Anita said...

Cute bunny block! Thanks for the giveaway :)

pcflamingo said...

Awww.....cute little buns! Thanks for the chance to win!

Kris said...

Oh, my Gosh, I am comment #349!!! Oh, cute thing, your block is more than darling!! :-))

Peggy said...

Cute block. Thanks for the opportunity.

Lovie said...

Wonderful blocks so far. One thing I enjoy about blog tours is finding new to me quilters and shops.

Debra C said...

Harrington and Hannah are adorable and look so soft and cuddly. You have a unique style and I look forward to following you.

Lisa said...

Your bunnies are sew cute! Beautiful block! Thanks for the chance to win.

Andee said...

Thanks for the chance!

usagypsy said...

Your rabbit block is adorable! I could use a copy of this magazine, as I feel I am in a slump these days.I think I would enjoy just making random blocks and having fun!

usagypsy said...

Im a follower!

usagypsy said...

Your rabbit block is adorable! I could use a copy of this magazine, as I feel I am in a slump these days.I think I would enjoy just making random blocks and having fun!

Sandhya Karandikar said...

A lovely block for Easter or to make a small quilt.

Tinliz said...

Your bunny block is adorable. I have wild rabbits that visit my patio. This week, I saw a darling baby rabbit in by flower bed.

gtcoursey said...

What a unique pillow!!!! Gotta love bunnies. Thanks.

Podunk Pretties said...

Your patterns are always so cute! Thanks for a chance to win a copy!

Unknown said...

Very cute block.

Anya said...

Cute! Thanks for the chance!

Teatime Creations said...

Love all the Bunnie blocks you create. Thanks for the chance.

InGa said...

Cute, cute block. It will look marveleous in child quilt in cotton too.
Thanks for sharing.

suz said...

Love this block! I'm so pleased you are part of this issue.

Dana Gaffney said...

I love your bunnies, your blocks are always so sweet with them, thanks.

Robin T said...

I'm so hoppy to discover your blog and website. I'm forwarding the link to my friend that loves bunny patterns. Thank you!

darlene said...

I love the bunnies.

Amy C said...

I love your bunny pillows. So cute!
campbellamyd at gmail dot com

Amy C said...

I'm an email subscriber.
campbellamyd at gmail dot com

Wendy said...

love your block, congratulations on being published!

Wendy said...

I'm a follower!

Country Mom said...

I love you site and the bunnies of coarse!

bairdmtn said...

I'm right there with you for using each issue for inspiration!! So many of the blocks are a starting point for dozens of projects! I have the other 6 issues and HAVE to have this one, too! Your bunnies are so cute and would make a cute quilt, wall hanging, table runner, SEE!!! That's what I am talking about!!

KatieQ said...

I'm sure the lovely bunny pillow will make lots of greens for carrots at the auction.

KatieQ said...

I'm a follower.

Loralynn said...

Your bunny block is adorable!

Kathy L said...

Love your bunnies. Thanks for the chance to win.

JudyCinNC said...

I really love your block and I really love this magazine. Thank you for your participation and creativity. Judy C in NC

Joyce in NC said...

Please enter me for a chance to in the magazine! Thanks for the opportunity.

debe said...

The cushion is so cute. I like working with wool applique. My grandsons would love it & I would love to win the magazine!

Judy1522 said...

I love your pillow it is so cute! I am a follower.

Unknown said...

I love to do wool applique and your block pattern is just too cute.

traditional_quilter said...

I love your block and bunny pillow! Very cute. I am a follower and would love to win a copy of the magazine. I enjoy your blog.

lindaroo said...

Adorable bunnies, and the quilted cushion is lovely! How sweet to use your Block Party debut for a charity project. inspiring!

Penny from S.C. said...

Your bunnies are so cute! Thanks

Nancy said...

I love your block!

SewLindaAnn said...

Good Morning! I've loved reading about the rabbits (and sewing) for a long while now, so yes, I'm a Follower!

~Kris~ said...

Cute bunnies and carrots. I love your pillow. Kansas Troubles is one of my favorite designers.

Sheree said...

Just love the bunnies you incorporate in your block. I may have to make one of those pillows. How darn adorable are they??!!!!

linda lemons said...

your bunnies are adorable! enjoyed your blog

lag123 said...

I love the bunnies and carrots block!

lag110 at mchsi dot com

Yuriko said...

Great blog - love all the cuddly bunnies.

Anonymous said...

Your block is beautiful and so is the pillow, I hope it does real good for the rabbit haven.
smjohns63 at yahoo dot com

Anonymous said...

I am a follower too. Thanks for the giveaway.
smjohns63 at yahoo dot com

Suji said...

Love the bunnies block and seeing all the pictures of your rabbits.

kwkaiser2 said...

What sweet bunnies you have.

Sue in Scottsdale, AZ said...

Great pillow and the bunnies are cute too!

DeAnna Julie Dodson said...

Oh, precious little bunnies! And such a cute block. :D

Deb said...

The bunny/carrot blocks are so cute!

Susan said...

Thanks so much for the chance to win!

lauraluvsloons said...

I love the bunnies and your block is so cute.

KMSC said...

Lovely pillow! Thank you for the giveaway; I would love to win this magazine!

picketsews said...

Oh the bunnies & carrots are soooo cute. can't wait to get a copy of this magazine. Such inspiration!!!! I am a follower

Amy said...

Just love these bunnies! I am so in love the the wool designs, can't seem to get enough of them. Will look forward to seeing this block in the magazine...thanks for creating such wonderful inspiration!

jrt14 said...

Thank you for a chance to win. The bunnies are real cute.

nimble thimble stitchery-do said...

Ilove your carrot run pillow. It is a must have! H and H cousins were by again last night and enjoyed feasting on my garden again....naughty little rabbits. They must be getting big with all those nutritious tulips.
Ps. I am a proud follower.

jrt14 said...

I am now following your blog.

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