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by Sarah J. Maxwell

Quiltalongs

I Love Home Quiltalong Block 4

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Can you believe we’re already up to Block 4? Quiltalongs always make me realize how fast time flies.

I’m just back from Quilt Market and overwhelmed but  I carved out some time to make my block. Using Jacquelynne’s tips & tricks made this the easiest sewing ever. Get your pattern here.

Great tools always help and one tool I tried out on this block, in addition to my Olfa Splash cutter and Endurance blade, was the Bloc Loc ruler for squaring up my pieced unit.

Oh-em-gee!

If you haven’t tried the Bloc Loc tools, you simply must. That amazing groove that nestles up to the seam line makes it fool-proof. This resulted in the best HST units I’ve ever made.

This month’s block combines HSTs and those cool half-rectangle units we tried out last month.

Finding the perfect shades of Aurifil thread to match my block is always one of my steps. Since we’re getting close to assembly, I’m starting to think about finishing and embellishing and these threads will be essential.

And here it is, all done & ready for the quilt top.

We have a really amazing giveaway this month. I’m so excited to tell you that you can WIN some of the tools that I’ve been using from our friends at Olfa. Look at this line-up!

To win, leave a comment on this post & tell me what traditional quilt block you would most like to see used in a modern/contemporary setting. (Comment at the bottom of this post.)

Be sure to visit all my quilty friends and see their version of this block. They each have a giveaway opportunity too!

 


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  6. I love all the blocks so thanks for sharing and creating these for us. I love using the new bloc-loc tools! Sweet learning curve.

  8. A nine patch block is so versatile YET IT LOOKS SO TRADITIONAL. I WOULD LOVE TO SEE IT IN A MODERN QUILT. lOVE THE COLORS YOU CHOSE FOR THIS BLOCK!

  11. Hard to decide. I like the churn dash along with a different block for variety though. That would be fun to try out. Thanks for the chance.

  13. I would like to see the Lemoyne star in a modern block. Your use of color is awesome. I am very conservative in my choices of colors and thus I love seeing the vibrancy of your selections of fabric and their placement.

  24. I would love to see the grandmas flower garden block updated. I have a quilt my mom made thats probably 50 years old. Its so beautiful.

  31. My all time favorite is the Flower garden block. DON’T think I have seen a modern variation on it.

  32. Love your block. Such great colours.. Since I tend to get funky with all blocks, I don’t think I could ever have a preference for switching one up.

    Thanks for the chance to win.

  50. A Sawtooth block with bold, modern prints would be really great. Thanks for sharing your blocks.

  52. Oh what an interesting question. I think that I would pick a basket block. THanks for sharing!!

  55. I would love to see Storm At See in a new version. Sorry for the caps! I can’t seem to get rid of them!

  59. I was given a quilt in the double wedding ring pattern 47 years ago and that design would be great in a new updated color scheme.

  62. Log cabin is my favorite quilt block. uSING IT IN A MODERN SETTING WOULD BE MOST WONDERFUL.

  67. Like the others, I like nine patch, Dresden, stars…if you were to update an applique block I adore sunbonnet sue:)

  69. YOUR BLOCK IS SO PRETTY! i THINK ALMOST ANY TRADITIONAL BLOCK WOULD LOOK GOOD IN A MODERN SETTING. mAYBE A DRUNKARD’S PATH BLOCK WOULD BE INTERESTING. tHANKS TO OLFA FOR THE GREAT PRIZES.

  73. I’m another vote for the Lemoyne star block in a modern SETTING. i LOVE YOUR COLOR CHOICES FOR THIS BLOCK!

  79. I’d love to see the bow tie block in a modern quilt design. if it uses scrappy pieces, it would be even better!

  85. I’ve always wanted to make a drunkarg’s path quilt, but I keep putting it off. Perhaps I’ve be more willing to make a modern version. Thanks for the giveaway!

  90. My opinion to the traditional blocks is the log cabin. My first quilt I learnt on was a log cabin and it lends itself to such a wide variation. I made a modern version in purples and lilacs and it was stunning.

  91. When my husband and I got married we bought a dresden block quilt and after 25 years it has gotten too worn to use – it is one of my favorites and I love to see it in quilts.

  101. I like star quilt patterns, and i have seen many used in CONTEMPORARY quilts – just don’t think I am a contemporary girl.

  107. Stars and pinwheels. Actually I think you can take any block and make it modern. I made an interesting Jacob’s Ladder with a modern twist, it was so fun. Thanks.

  112. Love so many blocks, but any star blocks or churn dash blocks are great!! any use of traditional blocks used in modern quilts are so much fun!

  113. wonky blocks – I don’t like matching points and love the way they don’t fit scrappy style

  116. My favorite block is the Log Cabin. And I have fallen in love with the curved log cabin block.

  126. I HAVE an antique Basket table runner that my grandmother started and my sister-in-law finished. I would like to see the basket in modern colors.

  138. The Ohio Star and the log cabin are my favorites. A new modern twist to either of these would be fun.

  139. An economy block or lemoyne star or storm at sea. I love your blocks- great, brilliant colors!

  142. I love storm at sea, and Jacob’s ladder. There’s also one that looks like a wave, or monkey’s tail… is it snail trail? LOL..Cant remember the name, but it’s beaitiful!

  145. Hard to say, I think a bow tie block could be very fun in a modern quilt design.

  179. I love the traditional blocks and one of my favorites is grandmother’s flower garden. also love the dresden plate. Either one of these would look great with a modern twist. also a fan of the stars!

  185. My favorite block is the log cabin. you can play with so many layouts it’s hard to decide which to use.

  189. Puss in the corner is one of my faves. And even tho you didnt put a house in your block, i love the way your focal print really makes the block desin pop. I didnt really notice it was a star design until i sAw yours. Good job. Its really pretty. Why is my comment all in caps? I didnt mean to shout! 🙂

  193. I love star quilts. So anything with a star, a group of stars, etc.. would be perfect to me. dquilterguy48329 (at) prodigy (dot) net

  199. I think the dresden plate quilt blocks would look amazing in any setting, modern or old fashioned.

  211. Great block. I don’t have a preference for blocks going modern, I enjoy seeing everyone’s ideas.

  219. Star blocks are always fun, so an ohio star block or friendship star block would be my choice.

  222. I Love the Churn Dash block I know several others have said that but every time I see it I fall deeper in love with it

  232. I would love to see an updated version of WEDDING ring. Cannot get this not in all caps… sorry.

  233. A BASKET BLOCK SAYS “HOME” TO ME – WHETHER TRADITIONAL OR MODERN AS fREDDY mORAN.

  240. Love the log cabin and would love to see your modern twist on that. OF course, really, I love them all. And the thought of winning the Olfa give away! Such a great tool. Olfa is in my sewing room!

  250. Since I am new to quilting I don’t really have a favorite block. I do love Olfa and have used the rotary blade a great deal.

  252. I would like to see the flying geese pattern. There are sooo many though and the new “workings” of old patterns are just amazing.

  259. i love stars of any kind. Stars, stars, and more stars! Thank you for the opportunity to win a great giveaway.

  261. Drunkards path iS a favorite of mine and very versital.

    I dont know whY this message is all caps. Im sorry, im not yelling. Or eVen talking loud.

  264. Most favorite block of all is the simple 9 patch – then the churn dash .
    Thank you for the super giveaway..

  268. Hi, a favorite traditional block of mine is the churn dash. There are so many things that you can do with this block…fussy cut a center, embroider a center, put another small block in, possibilities are endless. Thanks for the chance to win!

  272. Hmmm! I dont think i can pick one! I love so many di ones.
    Maybe pinwheels or log cabins or ….

  274. A basket block! wouldn’t it be fun to try a wonky basket? that’s going on my to do list now!

  278. Your colors are amazing! I would love to see star blocks in a new interpretation. Thanks for the opportunity.

  279. I lI love so many blocks it’s hard to decide. I’ve been doing a lot of Dresdan plates lately and log cabinS so I will choose those.i. What a great giveaway.

  283. I am a beginner so ALL of them are wonderful. The nine patch is simple but easy to make something else out of it.

  289. I think the pineapple block and the log cabin both would look great re interpreted in modern

  295. I think the storm at sea block can be manipulated and colored in so many different ways. can be totally traditional or really great in modern settings. thanks for the give away!

  296. I would like to see the Wedding ring block done modern! I made a traditional wedding ring quilt years ago for my brothers wedding … one was enough!! LOL thanks for sharing!

  298. I would love to see the pinwheel block – love it! Thanks so much for sponsoring this giveaway.

  301. I just made a monkey wrench block quilt. Turned out so cute. Also love the folded corner block.

  302. I love star blocks! I plan on making a carpenters star quilt soon. Love the beautiful colors of your block!

  308. I’m just now learning the dresden plate from the Sweetie Pie Quilt. I;m making the strawberry block as a table topper for Christmas presents.

  318. Like many others, I am behind on this project. However, I cannot pick just one as my favorite. It;’s like choosing your favorite child among your own children!!!

  323. i’m very new to quilting but i did like the look of the dresden kite i think its called?

  332. I love your colors and patterns in your block! I would love to see a modern take on diamond stars.

  337. I love the log cabin block, so that is the one that i think would look awesome in a modern setting. Thanks for sharing the great giveaway!!

  341. Any type of star block with a modern twist would be great to see. I really think you have used some beautiful fabrics in your block.

  350. I love the Storm at Sea and the snails Trail blocks and would like to see them modern. thanks to olfa for their generosity.

  352. I see the log cabin is a very popular choice but I have to agree that it would lend itself very nicely to a modern, dramatic rendering.

  355. I’m a bit”star struck” so I always like to see the stars. I recently discovered the Nebraska star. That would be fun.

  356. Your block look great! right now my favorite block I would like to see modern is pinwheels! i am OBSESSED with them at the moment! 🙂

  357. I am new to quilting, so perhaps I don’t understand your question as well as I would like to. However, Any of the star patterns would look nice. Thanks!

  358. I would like to see a snail’s trail used in a modern quilt. thank you for the opportunity to win! My email is ljbisme at msn dot com.

  359. Although its not really a block I would love to see a modern twist on the irish chain.

  361. I have only been quilting for 3 years and haven’t found a block that I don’t like. I love star blocks (any stars) and log cabins.

  363. I see that I’m not the only one loving the Ohio Star ( I’m not touching the Capital key at all..lol silly keyboard!)
    done modern
    Thank you for chance to win your give-a-way too 🙂

  364. First thank you for letting me enter for the November Olfa give-a-way. My favorite block is anything that uses half triangles and incorporates a star somewhere in the block. I just started to quilt and I got a tutorial for making half triangles. They are so VERSATILE. I canhardly wait to start working on Block #4.

  367. I love all the traditional blocks especially if the block an be paper pieced from a log cabin to a friendship star and
    Grandmothers flower garden. I tend to avoid flying geese.

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