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Monday, November 11, 2013

Quiltmaker 100 Blocks Volume 8!


Good morning! How was your weekend?  I hope it was great.  I'm excited today as it's the first day of the Quiltmaker 100 Blocks blog hop!  Can you believe there are 800 blocks so far! This last batch is wonderful. 

Here's my block Summer Posies before I sent it off in hopes of being selected. I used my Pam Kitty Love collection to make it. I think most of you know that I love that red, white and pink combination, so my regular people probably could have picked my block out without looking at the name!

Quiltmaker Block
 
Because I loved the block so much, I recreated it for a pillow.  (I might have a pillow problem.) This time I used my Pam Kitty Picnic fabric, that should be in stores soon.  I extended the woven rick rack handle farther above the basket  to accommodate the larger background piece.. I wanted to use a 14 inch pillow form and the block originally is 12 inch.

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I think what I like best is the dimensional pieces!  What? 3-D? You didn't notice?

Quiltmaker Block
 
Quiltmaker did a great job at explaining how to put this block together, especially with the space constraints!  I hope you give it a try. It seems like such a cheerful block to me. 

Quiltmaker Block
 
Thanks to Quiltmaker for including Summer Posies in this edition! 
 
Now lucky for you, Quiltmaker is giving away an issue to one of my blog  readers!  Just leave a comment for a chance to win  and I'll pick a lucky winner  on Friday! Now be sure and click over to The Quilty Pleasures blog to see who else is on the hop today!

430 comments:

  1. Anonymous1:16 AM

    I just love, love, love all your fabric, and this block is beautiful! I'd love to win but I can only comment as 'anonymous'. Gail.

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  2. Super cute block! Love the ginghams!

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  3. Love your pillow and fabric!!! Right now I have some Pam Kitty fabric in the washingmachine, soon to be ready for a quilt! Thanks!!!

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  4. Beautiful block! Thank you!

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  5. What a sweet block!

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  6. Love the flowers!

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  7. Sigrid4:31 AM

    Love, Love, Love this block. Reminds me of the flowers on my mom's windowsill. It belongs in the direct centre of a quilt.
    Also love your fabric and can't wait for your next line to be available to order.

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  8. Such an adorable block and it looks great as pillow!

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  9. I love yr block! I haven't seen woven rock rack for years!

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  10. as always I love your block!

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  11. Your fabric always makes me feel so happy. Thanks for bringing your talent to all of us.

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  12. I love the dimensional leaves and texture that the ric rac and buttons add. Great job! PS I have a pillow problem too!

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  13. Anonymous5:41 AM

    Oh My Word!!! I can see a whole quilt full of Posies!!! Thank you for the opportunity to win...:)
    Karen/mija314@yahoo.com

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  14. As always, wonderful fabric and design!

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  15. Anonymous5:50 AM

    I love your pillow and your fabric!! Thanks for the chance to win a copy of the magazine.sandi1100@yahoo.com

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  16. I love how you created such a beautiful pillow from your block. It matches your site too.

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  17. posies are always cute! Thank you for a chance to win.

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  18. Sweet block! The ric rac is inspired! Thanks for the giveaway.

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  19. I love Summer Posies...so bright and cheery...I have to make it!!!! I can hardly wait to get it...congrats!!!

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  20. You are one of the best at color choices.. love this

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  21. Your block is so pretty and I love the buttons.

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  22. Summer Posies is so cute and cheerful! I would make a wall hanging with it.

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  23. I love the flowers with the buttons. Great pillow.

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  24. Martha R6:43 AM

    Darling! Love that you made it into a pillow. Thanks for the inspiration and the giveaway.

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  25. What a cute block! Can't wait to see this new issue of 100 Blocks. Thanks!

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  26. Anonymous6:43 AM

    A great block! You had me at "ric-rac"....love the stuff! Thanks for a chance at the give-away.
    Maureen
    mgw070 at shaw dot ca

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  27. Anonymous6:50 AM

    Your block does make a beautiful, fun pillow. Thanks.

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  28. Such a lovely block, wonderful way to use buttons.
    Wow 800 blocks, lots of creativity , thanks for sharing. And the giveaway.

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  29. Very cute, it would be a perfect springtime project.

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  30. I love this block...I collect baskets and basket quilts. This will certainly be one of the first blocks I try from Volume 8. Thanks for sharing your talent with us.

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  31. Such a happy block Pam and I love me some baskets! Thanks for sharing it!

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  32. Such a cute block! Love it!

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  33. Hi
    Can't wait to try your block. I am new to quilting and just want to do it all. Thanks for the chance of winning.
    Tish mtish44@yahoo.com

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  34. "Hello, My name is PKM and I have a Pillow Problem." You always make me laugh PKM. LOVE your cute block!

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  35. I like how you used the braided rickrack for the handle. We used to braid rickrack with the snippets of trim my mom had in her scrap basket. Fun block and it makes a great pillow.

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  36. Bright perky block and great colors. It will be fun to try it.

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  37. Pat Roediger7:26 AM

    Love the pillow and the block!

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  38. Love Love Love the fabric and the block. It is sooooooooooooo cute! I love red. Can't wait to follow your blog.

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  39. Anonymous7:26 AM

    Great colors. I am always looking for ways to use color.

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  40. what a lovely block and I especially love that it is 3d.

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  41. I am a pillow person, too - love this block! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  42. Your block is so pretty, and I really need to make some new cushions too.
    ks(dot)eyles(at)yahoo(dot)co(dot)uk

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  43. Love your block and the idea you used buttoms of them, yay for you, congrats!!!!

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  44. I love basket blocks so I am really loving this one with all your special touches

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  45. Anonymous7:40 AM

    Love the block. So many uses for this.

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  46. Ok, that is just too darn cute. And is now on my to do list. Congrats on being published in Quiltmakers Volume 8. It's a great magazine. Thanks for a chance to win a copy.

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  47. Beautiful block! I can't wait to get the magazine and learn how you constructed this beauty!

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  48. Anonymous7:51 AM

    Pam, I love reading your blog and using your fabrics -- they're so cheery! And I love your new block and would love to win the magazine. Thanks!

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  49. I love that pattern! I am interested in using optional things like buttons on my quilts, but that pillow is perfect!

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  50. Such a pretty pretty pillow!! Thanks for contributing and I hope I win one!

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  51. Very cute block. Happy fabric! Love it.

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  52. I love the 3D of this block! Pretty colors too!

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  53. Super cute, darling and happy all together in one darling block!

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  54. Wow-- cheerful summer pattern! I Love it!!

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  55. This is SO adorable! First time today to your blog. Can't wait to try this block. Hope to win the issue!

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  56. Love the dimensionality on this block!

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  57. Anonymous8:10 AM

    I am amazed at how all the different fabrics come together for this block. NIce job.

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  58. Lovely block - thanks for sharing & thanks for the chance to win.

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  59. Your block is adorable! I would love to win the book.

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  60. Just beautiful,love the red. You are so talented. Planning on making the pillow.

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  61. What a fun, cheery block! Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy of this great magazine!

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  62. Love your block!! Such sweet fabrics!!

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  63. Great block! Love the woven rick rack and button embellishments!

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  64. I love the block and your fabrics. Here's to continued success.

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  65. Anonymous8:36 AM

    I am not a big fan of applique but the block is so cute I think I will try it out.

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  66. Super cute. Really really darling. Love the block. Good for you.

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  67. Anonymous8:43 AM

    Love your block and thanks for the giveaway.
    smjohns63 at yahoo dot com

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  68. Oh it's lovely. Congrats! This looks great on the pillow.

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  69. Julie S.8:43 AM

    PAM KITTY MORNING....I simply love you!

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  70. Your block should come with a warning ... "May Cause Cavities" ... 'cause it is just that sweet! :) Love it. And you. xo k

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  71. What a lovely block - I think I would choose blue for my pillow although I do love the pink and red. Congratulations on being published in the magazine and can't wait to get hold of my copy.

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  72. love your block and would definitely use it in a sampler quilt. thanks for the giveaway

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  73. You're right I could probably pick out your block. I'm glad your fabric is recognizable. Darling. Thanks.

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  74. Summer Posies is very cute! A quilt full of posies would be beautiful!

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  75. Adorable!!!! Thank you for being so creative!!!

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  76. This is adorable! Love your fabrics, too.

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  77. Very cute block. Grats for having it in the magazine.

    syvisser@gmail(dot)com

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  78. Congrats, and your block looks darling as a pillow.

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  79. Wow, love the dimension and fabrics.

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  80. Very spring-y and happy little block.

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  81. Awww - so cute! I want one too - or two or three . . . .

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  82. The fabric is so cute and I love the buttons. crystalbluern at onlineok dot com

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  83. Your fabric is awesome!! No wonder the block is so cute!

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  84. Your fabrics are so lovely - springtime ALL the time! This is going to be a fun block to make!

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  85. I love the buttons you're using for the flower centers!
    hildy(at)ebertzeder(dot)de

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  86. love your basket of posies....so colorful!

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  87. Can we ever get enough of red and white? I don't think so...it is so fresh and bright and your pattern is a delight.
    Thanks so much for the chance to win and Happy Sewing

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  88. Oh so cute! Love this block - it's adorable. Thank you for the opportunity!

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  89. What a cute flower block...and such imagination! Thanks for sharing.

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  90. I love your pretty pillow. So perfect for summer time. Or anytime when we need a little bight pick up. Congrats

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  91. What a fun block and I love the 3D element! Thanks for the chance to win a copy!

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  92. Great block, and it looks fantastic as a pillow!

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  93. This looks like such a fun block to make!

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  94. Love the block and your fabric! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  95. Your block and pillow are beautiful.

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  96. Lovely block. Love the colors. Would be great for valentines day

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  97. Love the nostalgic look of your block in reds on the background.

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  98. I love the block you did for this issue. I would love to make it!

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  99. So pretty. What a charming block.

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  100. This is a very pretty block. As A new quilter I will keep it in mine. I will be getting this new book.

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  101. Cheery little block!! Such a happy combo of fabrics & style!

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  102. Bonnie9:27 AM

    What a lovely block! Thanks for sharing.

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  103. Such a cute pillow! Thanks for the chance to win a copy of the 100 Blocks!

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  104. Anonymous9:28 AM

    Congratulations - What a pretty block and it's perfect for the pillow!
    Thanks so much for the chance to win :)

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  105. Anonymous9:30 AM

    This is such a cute block, and your fabric choice is SO sweet!

    Marie Williams
    pinkmoonbeams@yahoo.com

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  106. I love your block, especially the button embellishments! It makes a perfect throw pillow!

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  107. beautiful block I want to make it

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  108. It's a wonderful block, I like the buttons in the middle of the flowers.
    Regards
    Gabi

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  109. I like the 3D aspect of your block of basket and flowers. Of course, you grabbed my attention with the fresh, clear combination of red and white. Sew piecefully!

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  110. I would love to win a copy just so that I could have access to this adorable basket block Pam! I know there must be 99 other cute things to make in it... but your basket is adorable!

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  111. Love this block- So sweet

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  112. congratulations on having your block selected, I like the use of buttons

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  113. Anonymous9:39 AM

    Love your colorful potted flowers! Keep on quilting on.

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  114. lovely basket of flowers block sew nice

    ABreading4fun [at] gmail [dot] com

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  115. Sheila H9:40 AM

    What a happy basket!

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  116. Wow what a great cheerful happy block. I am thinking picnic time.

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  117. Love your block as a pillow! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  118. Your block just says "smile" to me. Nothin' better than that!

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  119. Loved the 3D- rickrack basket handle as well as the buttons etc. Very clever I would say.

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  120. I love this block......it is beautiful!
    Helen x

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  121. Anonymous9:49 AM

    Love your block and fabric choice.

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  122. I would love to win this magazine. Thanks.

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  123. LINDA BREEGGEMANN: I LOVE THE POSIES AND YOUR FABRICS MAKES IT FEEL LIKE SPRING.

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  124. I love your block and would love to win this magazine!

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  125. Great block! Very cheery!

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  126. love the block, makes me thing of spring...

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  127. Cute and just right for summer-if I start now it might be done by then!

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  128. Very nice. It looks like spring.

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  129. As all your designs, this is the cutest! Love it.I definitely want to make this block. Thanks for contributing.

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  130. Love your precious posies block.

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  131. Love the 3-D - and your color combination!

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  132. What a cute block!

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  133. Really like the fabric choices and the 3D affect.
    Have to check out your fabrics.

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  134. Your block is precious Great for a pillow.

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  135. love the block, such a perfect choice for your fabrics, i love the red of pam kitty love too lol

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  136. Putting buttons on quilts is so much fun! Thanks for the cute pattern.

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  137. Cute block and pillow! I always enjoy this magazine.

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  138. Love your block! Congratulations.

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  139. Finally, something I could use my buttons for!

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  140. Fun blog hop. Love seeing all the different blocks.

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  141. I love your block: not just for the colors you chose, or the 3-D posies, but because I love flowers!

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  142. Love your block, nice flowers! Thanks for the chance!

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  143. Your block is so darling!

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  144. Like your block! (I'm partial to reds lately.) Also like your Sweet Susan quilt.

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  145. I love the pillow version of your block. One can never have too many pillows.

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  146. Anonymous10:39 AM

    Very cute block. Thanks so much.

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  147. This is such a fun block! Love!

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  148. Judy Christopher10:43 AM

    Love your block

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  149. Summer Posies makes a cute pillow and I love the colours!

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  150. Anonymous10:53 AM

    Cute block and works great as a pillow! mjmm773@yahoo.com

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  151. I just love your website!! I really love your fabric and block too! Congrats on it being in the magazine by the way! Great design and I can't wait until the fabric is available! Happy quilting!

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  152. I noticed your 3-D effect right away. Love your block!

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  153. So clever your rick rack handle. A great idea to make your block into a pillow. These colors feel happy to me. Thanks for an opportunity to win. Sandi

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  154. Pam, I love everything that you do!!! Always makes me so happy.
    donnanb@gmail.com

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  155. So pretty! and so you!!
    I love it!

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  156. I love the fabrics you chose for the block, and your ric-rac handle is over the top. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  157. What a pretty block and I love, love, love your pillow!!

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  158. Adorable, love the red. Kind of a Mary Englebreit look.

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  159. Your block reminds me of aprons my grandmother made with hand applique on them.

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  160. Great block, this is a good one gifts at Christmas. Thanks!

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  161. Ooooooooooo love the block and the fabric especially the backround. It reminds me of going through Mom's fabric boxes! I have always loved florals :-)

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  162. Anonymous11:23 AM

    I really like the red, white and pink combinations too.
    Your flower is beautiful

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  163. Hi Pam, this is such a gorgeous girly block. I will definitely make the cushion for my granddaughter. Congratulations on your entry into Volume 8.

    Regards
    Charmaine Pullen
    CPullen@fnb.co.za

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  164. Wow! I am really excited about this blog tour, so much creativity! I'll be back!!!!

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  165. Love your block!

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  166. Flower patterns are always my favorite :)

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  167. you're right, we can always pick out your block by the colors!

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  168. Very nice 3D block.

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  169. I can see those cute flowers done in other seasons too.

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  170. I agree--this is a particularly cheery block! Thanks so much for sharing it with us.

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  171. Love the 3D leaves...CUTE!!! Can't wait to see this issue... always so much creativity featured!

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  172. Love the 3D elements to this block

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  173. Love your basket full of flowers! Thanks for the chance to win a copy of this issue!

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  174. What a sweet block :)

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  175. What a beautiful block. It has a fresh, yet vintage feel to it.

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  176. such a sweet block. I love the rick rack handle. Congrats.

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  177. Looks like a great issue as usual! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  178. Such a charming pillow! I love your fresh, happy designs!

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  179. a pretty posy pillow!

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  180. I love this cheerful design; super bright fabric.
    Congratulations on being included in the new magazine.

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  181. Love your pillow. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  182. Crossing my fingers here in Indiana!

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  183. As usual, your color choices make for a great block, in addition to the design.

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  184. One can never have to many pillows, thanks for the chance to win!

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  185. You designed lovely block. Thank you for sharing.

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  186. Aww so cute! Love it!

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  187. love your applique block; love the fabric collection!

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  188. Very cute basket of flowers. I have granddaughters and they would love it. I love the 3 D also.

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  189. Wonderful block and fabrics.

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  190. What a darling block- it looks so happy!

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  191. Your block is really sweet. I love 3D appliqué, so I could definitely see making this block. The red gingham for the basket is perfect.

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  192. Love the posies!

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  193. I love this block, esp how you did the rick rack. What a great idea.
    Hugs
    donna

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