If you are visiting my blog for the first time - welcome! Let me introduce myself...my name is Belinda Karls-Nace and I am a needlework and quilting designer, teacher, and professional finisher by trade (Blue Ribbon Designs). I picked up my first needle at the young age of six (and made my first quilt around the age of eight) and have been designing professionally in the Cross Stitch industry for over 10 years. I am completely obsessed with just about anything created with a needle and thread - and when I am not working on my original cross stitch and counted thread designs, I find sheer enjoyment sewing and quilting...and in the very near future, I will be adding my sewing and quilting patterns to my brand (along with patterns that combine my love of handwork and quilting). I am an enthusiastic AccuQuilt fan, proudly owning all four of their fabric cutters and a wide assortment of cutting dies...and I am lucky enough to do some freelance designing and sample piecing/quilting for them, as well. My blog follows my creative journey - including needlework, sewing, quilting, and machine embroidery...my handcrafted Etsy items...my original designs and patterns...tips and tricks...pretty much anything that inspires me...I hope you enjoy your stay and visit often!
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| "Sunshine and Daisies" - Block #1051 - Page 37 |
My original quilt block for Volume 11 is called "Sunshine and Daisies" - it is block #1051 and can be found on page 37. My regular readers know I love to combine traditional piecing with machine appliqué, so creating this cheerful, floral block just came naturally. This entire block is AccuQuilt GO! friendly...and for those of you wanting to take advantage of the cutting dies I used, here is a complete list:
- 55000 (Square - 6.5")
- 55006 (Square - 3.5")
- 55002 (Triangle 4 7/8")
- 55009 (Half Square - 3" Finished Triangle)
- 55327 (Daisy)
- 55045 (1" Strip Cutter) - used for stems - 1" WOF strip was put through a Clover Bias Tape Maker (Art No. 464/12) and sub cut to make four 1/2" x 6" stems or simply cut four 1/2" strips (6" long), if preferred.
I like to audition my original blocks in multiples, with other traditional blocks, and with solid blocks to make sure they can be versatile...I also like to design blocks that will work well in a number of colorways. This particular block just happens to be a great scrap buster block! I had fun playing with this design in EQ7 (Electric Quilt 7 Software) and creating color variations to show it off...here is how it would look in a few different color schemes and how it would look adding borders for a table topper or wall hanging....
Since this is a 12" finished block, I decided it would make a fun, bright, and cozy pillow. For a change, I chose to work it up in shades of blue and green, using Robert Kaufman fabrics for the the blues and a fun older Island Batik for the green. I simply added 1" strips (1/2" finished) on all four sides...and then 2" strips (1-1/2" finished) and 2" square (1-1/2" finished) cornerstones on all four sides... and added an envelope back...perfect for a 16" square Pellon pillow form...
Thank you so much for visiting my blog and sharing in my enthusiasm (and for reading this far)...and as a reward, I have a few giveaway opportunities!
- Quiltmaker Magazine is giving away a copy of Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks, Vol. 11 magazine to one of my lucky readers...
- ...and I have two copies of Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks, Vol. 11 magazine to give away...
Yep, THREE of my blog readers will receive a copy of the magazine!!
For a chance to win one of these prizes, simply leave me a single comment telling me about the hobbies you enjoy - I would love to hear about your creative endeavors...
To be eligible, you must include your e-mail address or have your e-mail address visible in your profile - international entries are welcome - you must leave a comment, no e-mail entries will be accepted. The giveaway is open until 11:59 PM CST Thursday, May 7, 2015 and the three prize recipients will be announced on Friday, April 8, 2015. No prize substitutions. Good luck...
Make sure you look for Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks, Vol. 11, on newsstands tomorrow (Tuesday, May 5th)...it's the issue with the orange band across the top of the cover. To find links to all the other blog tour stops, to read all about the other 99 blocks, and to have the opportunity to win a plethora of fabulous prizes, stop by the Quiltmaker Magazine blog:
http://www.quiltmaker.com/blogs/quiltypleasures/
http://www.quiltmaker.com/blogs/quiltypleasures/
A BIG thank you to Quiltmaker Magazine for including my original block in Volume 11...and thanks to YOU for visiting my blog - I hope you have been inspired and will return again soon! ...and one more thing...be sure to check out my quilt "Kites in Flight" in the May/June issue of Quiltmaker Magazine on newsstands now too...
I love to garden, quilt, sew, read Shakespeare and most of all watch birds. Someday I will buy a keyboard and learn to play some music. The blue-green is stunning!
ReplyDeleteAlways loved daisies and they are perfect together with sunshine! Love your block! I love reading, baking and hand sewing!
ReplyDeleteI enjoy other forms of handwork, not just patchwork and quilting: knitting, crochet, embroidery. I also read a lot, both for work and pleasure, and just sometimes they coincide.
ReplyDeleteI love quilting, sewing, knitting, crochet and tatting!
ReplyDeleteMy hobbies are reading, quilting & knitting. Beautiful block - thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHobbies? only ONE! Quilting! Love the color choices you showed above!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous block! I can't decide which colors I like best. I enjoy quilting certainly, but also gardening now that spring is finally here!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous block and pillow you created, Belinda! I am thrilled for you and your entry to be published in this magazine. Enjoy your week!
ReplyDeletexoxox,
Robin
PS I don't need to be entered in your generous giveaway.
Love the blues! Quilting, of course, is one of my hobbies, and the other is genealogy. Both can keep me very busy!
ReplyDeleteLovely block and the pillow is beautiful. My hobbies are quilting and living! Thanks for the chance to win a copy of the magazine. b.j.day68@gmail.com.
ReplyDeleteThis makes a beautiful pillow!! Congratulations on being in the magazine! I love to sing in my church choir, ring bells, read ,Quilt and Sew!, and do a little embroidery .
ReplyDeleteSusie
What. Beautiful block. I enjoy reading,quilting, embroidery gardening and grandchildren
ReplyDeletedrhodes9@cox.net
Wow, that's beautiful! My favorite hobbies are quilting, crochet, drawing and painting, but I'll try my hand at anything.
ReplyDeleteI love your block! It's just lovely! My hobbies are sewing/quilting, gardening and genealogy. :-D Thanks for the chance. monique.belmer at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteI love quilting, what else did you expect me to say :-)
ReplyDeleteI love quilting (that goes without saying, I suppose) and i crochet and love to listen to books while piecing/crocheting. 2 activities at once!
ReplyDeleteI love quilting, crocheting, embroidery, just about anything using a needle!
ReplyDeleteI love quilting, gardening and baking.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy knitting, crochet, basket weaving, embroidery, baking, and growing flowers,but quilting is my all-time favorite. I love working with fabric the best.
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ReplyDeleteMy number one hobby is quilting, but cross stitch and embroidery have always been right alongside. kinderpam@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteVery pretty block! I love quilting, cross stitch, embroidery, and knitting. Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteBesides collecting fabrics (sewing), I also love to collect books (and read). :-) I am trying to get back into cross stitching.
ReplyDeleteI love applique! At first glance, your blue variation reminded me of snowflakes. I might explore that possibility a little more!
ReplyDeleteI love to read, hence I spend a lot of time reading blogs about quilting, rather than working on projects. I taught myself how to crochet and with help from an aunt learned to make granny square. For many years, most of my creative time was spent doing counted cross stitch, but since I starting quilts I don't do much else, reading my kindle occasionally. poladydwd(at)yahoo(dot)com
ReplyDeleteYour block is just beautiful. Applique takes a lot of work but the end result is worth it. Thank you for being a part of the QM's 100 Blocks, Volume 11 Blog Tour and the chance to win a copy of this awesome and priceless magazine.
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It is very pretty and thank you for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteQuilting, quilting and more quilting. You have a lovely site. I don't have an accuQuilt yet, but......
ReplyDeleteThanks
Although I can and have done just about any needlework you can think of, my favorite that I spend most of my time on now is quilting.
ReplyDeleteYour block made a gorgeous pillow! I have many hobbies, but quilting and machine knitting are my top 2!
ReplyDeleteAn absolutely stunning block! What a great mix of piecing and applique! The vibrant colors really pop right out to cheer up any living room! Congratulations! Hugs, Karen
ReplyDeleteOh my - I just love your block and the pillow is fabulous!!! I have many hobbies and some that I no longer pursue! I've done macrame`, counted cross stitch, stained glass, crochet, knit, sewing, quilting.....my sister and I even had a ceramic business for a number of years!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the chance to win :)
Debby E
samtaylorcjsmimi at yahoo dot com
Love your block and all the color options you're showing us..., it's lovely. My favorite hobbies are quilting, embroidery (hardanger-cross stitch), crochet. I also collect on souvenir thimbles worldwide, it's neat the idea, you can have the world in your hands while that ;)
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty block! Can't wait to get y copy of the magazine. I garden, embroidery, quilt, craft and travel. I consider traveling a hobby as I'm retired and can take day trips or even week long trips whenever I want to.
ReplyDeleteLove the block and it really does make a beautiful pillow design.
ReplyDeleteI quilt, rug hook, punch needle, needle felt, and the list goes on.
I enjoy working in different mediums and experimenting with new ideas.
Debbie
I started with embroidery, then cross stitch and now quilting. Great block - love the pillow!
ReplyDeleteLovely block! Wow! You own some handy fabric cutters! I would love to have an Accuquilt someday. In the meantime, quilting is my main hobby with a strong dose of walking with my dogs to keep me healthy and happy.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining in the Quiltmaker blog hop.
Quilting IS my number ONE! But I love to bake, bake, bake. I also enjoy complicated recipes that yield awesome results like a steak sauce from scratch that used over 4 lbs of vegetables, 4 cups of liquid, makes only 1 cup of sauce and takes about 4 hours to make! Depth of flavor does not begin to describe it - It makes umami act like a toddler!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning! I'd actually try it, IF I were taking a class with you! :)
ReplyDeleteOver the years I've tried many hobbies and past-times. Now I quilt and do some paper crafting - scrapping and card making. If I'm not doing those two things then I'm doing my genealogy research or reading. So many ancestors, so many books! Thanks for this opportunity. a_mccay@yahoo.com
I enjoy quilting, drawing, reading, and crochet. Although for the last 11 years it's been quilting.
ReplyDeleteI love quilting and almost all handicrafts.
ReplyDeletei quilt and sometimes crochet and crossstitch
ReplyDeleteI love hobbies. I currently piece quilt tops, knit scarves and baby hats, always have several books going, love to walk my dogs and love cruising. Thanks for sharing your lovely block! Daisies have always been a favorite!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE crafty - quilting and wool projects are my first love, but I do knit, crochet, garden, an oh, does acquiring fabric count as a hobby?
ReplyDeleteAll 4 accuquilt cutters? wow. I love my studio and have several dies. Your block is great.
ReplyDeleteI've managed to whittle all my crafty stuff into quilting - wasn't easy, though!
ReplyDeleteWell, I mostly do quilting, which I LOVE. But sometimes I will make jewelry or cards. I also take fitness classes 5 days a week which some might call a hobby, but I think of it as a way to stay healthy and energetic.
ReplyDeleteI love the look of applique on traditional blocks. Quilting is my favourite hobby.
ReplyDeleteI learned to sew on a machine when I was 6 or 7. My first projects were crude doll cloths first and finally clothing when I learned in my 8th grade sewing class. I also made stuffed toys from patterns. I got serious about quilting in the late 90's.
ReplyDeleteI love so many hand crafts, knitting, quilting, crochet, stained glass, gardening, baking, macrame when it was popular, beading, photography, sewing baby clothes. Oh it is so much fun.
ReplyDeleteLove garment sewing, cross stitch, quilting, reading, walking, riding bikes, and working with our collies.
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Wow--I love every different version of your block! My hobbies are pretty much quilting all winter and gardening in the summer.
ReplyDeleteWhen I'm not sewing or embroidering I love to read and bake :) x
ReplyDeleteBesides quilting, I do embroidery, counted cross stitch, crochet, gardening and I love to bake ( but haven't done much lately as I am trying to loose 15 lbs!).
ReplyDeleteQuilting, Cross-stitching. 24Tangent@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic block! I love the color variations and will definitely be making a cozy pillow for myself. I enjoy quilting, sewing, cross stitch, and reading.
ReplyDeletecongrats on being published. your block is wonderful. I love the different color ways
ReplyDeleteI love to sew, quilt, count cross stitch, make greeting cards, dabble a bit in jewelry making, polymer clay and crochet.
quilting lady 2 at Comcast dot net
Wow, what a gorgeous block! I especially love the blue and green pillow! I enjoy machine and hand quilting, hand embroidery, and crocheting.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful block and what talent you have to have a block in 100 Blocks and then in Quiltmaker Magazine too. What fun.I like to paper piece and also make baskets out of cedar. It is always fun to have lots of things to do and then to learn something new.
ReplyDeleteLove your block! I love quilting, knitting and embroidery while indoors...outdoors I love hiking and photography!
ReplyDeleteDaisies are one of my favorite flowers. Love your block. I enjoy sewing, quilting, crocheting, knitting, cross stitch, gardening and doing nothing at all:) But not all at once.
ReplyDeleteLove the block. Congrats on being chosen for the magazine. I enjoy sewing, quilting, scrapbooking, and cooking. I also love the outdoors and spending time with my family.
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Sewing, quilting, cross stitch, crochet, gardening(yea for spring!) and baking.
ReplyDeleteWow-oh-wow! Your Sunshine and Daisies block is a real beauty! How fun it is to see it in several different colors :o) My hobbies include quilting, crochet, and wool work. Thank you so much for a chance to win a copy of Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks :o)
ReplyDeleteI love your block, it's a definite favorite. My hobby is quilting. I dabble in gardening, only because I have the summers off work! I have been obsessed with quilting since 1987.
ReplyDeleteI love this block! I'm not usually a fan of applique, but these daisies are so cute! As for other hobbies, I have many: cross-stitching, scrapbooking, beaded jewellery, crochet, tatting, reading and when I get bored (fat chance, eh?) I love logic puzzles.
ReplyDeleteGreat block -- I can definitely see myself using it. I also enjoy scrap booking, but love sewing the most. Nancy A: rangerer@sbcglobal.net
ReplyDeleteYour block is lovely. My hobbies are quilting, sewing and knitting. Thank you for sharing your talents with us. cknapp3626@sbcglobal.net
ReplyDeleteLove the pillow!
ReplyDeleteMy hobbies are quilting, applique, and reading.
i love the blue and green colorway. I enjoy quilting and embroidery.
ReplyDeleteI embroider, cross stitch, needle punch, appliqué and piece. Thanks for such a cute block. It looks fantastic in the pillow. Great fabric choices.
ReplyDeleteThe original block is sweet, but the other color "options" really make the design "pop".
ReplyDeleteBesides quilting and needlework, I like to do many other crafts (i.e., quilling, plastic canvas designs, yarn dyeing, weaving) as well as knitting and crocheting. I still want to get back to watercolor painting and maybe acrylic painting, too.
I am a quilter, but for the last six months I have been making costumes for various people. I really enjoyed doing something different for a change!
ReplyDeleteGreat looking block! I love seeing all the different color variations.
ReplyDeleteI used to do lots of different crafts, but for almost 20 years, it has been non-stop quilting.
Cute block. I also like making doll clothes.
ReplyDeleteAlong with quilting, I love to throw pottery, I have a studio and I am always torn between spending time quilting or playing in the mud.
ReplyDeleteLove the blocks you design! Thanks for,sharing
Great block! I love quilting, gardening, looking for vintage lovely's and antiques and reading.
ReplyDeleteI cross stitch, crochet and of course sew! Scrapbooking with my sister and any hand stitching with my mom fill my spare moments(do we have those?).
ReplyDeleteI quilt, do counted cross stitch, knit, needlepoint, crochet, sew, embroidery, tatting. I love the whole bunch!
ReplyDeleteI like to think I am a quilt artist. I also enjoy painting, drawing, crocheting, knitting, jewelry making, counted cross stitch & embroidery. I love a good jigsaw puzzle because they are like quilts. Thanks for sharing and the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your crafting experience.
ReplyDeleteI've done and liked just about every needlecraft - embroidery, crochet, cross stitch, knitting, plastic canvas, etc. I've done quite a bit of scrapbooking, too. But for the last few years, quilting has held onto my attention with both hands, and all the other hobbies have been neglected!
While I have focused on quilting the past 15+ years, I do a little weaving, crocheting and knitting..and rug hooking...and dyeing fabric. pjrcontest (at) msn (dot) com
ReplyDeleteWow! Your block is so gorgeous made into a pillow I love the blue and green colors you used. I have several hobbies, along with quilting I scrapbook, knit, sew home decorative items, embroider, cross stitch, write in calligraphy. For the most part now most of my free time is spent quilting.
ReplyDeleteI love your block! My hobbies are sewing and gardening!
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In addition to being a quilter, I am a reader, and I love to take photographs, and grow roses. I write letters, raise chickens (as beloved pets) and dogs and cats.
ReplyDeletebeside quilting I do a little of knitting ,gardening,reading...thank you....marta...martamanole@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteBesides quilting, I love to crochet and read!
ReplyDeleteLove the pillow you made with your block! Besides quilting, I enjoy knitting, running, swimming, biking, and being outdoors. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteHello I love to knit, although I am not very good at it. I also enjoy quilting and sewing for my 2 grandaughters. Willsjgl@comcast.net
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your beautiful block! I loved to sew, read and play the piano!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your wonderful block! Besides quilting, I enjoy counted cross stitch, scrapbooking , card making, and reading. Thanks for a chance to win a copy of the magazine.
ReplyDeleteGardening and recently I took up embroidery after a VERY long absence!
ReplyDeleteI Love your block-Congratulations!! I am addicted to quilting but my favorite hobby is my grandchildren.
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Besides quilting, I enjoy making cards, and of late I've started writing! I've written two novels and have enjoyed the creative process. Thanks for the amazing block!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE to quilt, but I also crochet, knit and cross stitch. Thanks!
ReplyDeletePlease click on the delaineelliott above for my email link.
My hobbies are reading, quilting, counted cross stitch, knitting, crocheting, beading (okay, really most any crafting with a needle!) travelling, watching movies, biking, and hiking. What a Beautiful block you designed that I'd love to incorporate as a table runner. Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteWonderful pattern and great color choices! In addition to quilting, I enjoy card making.
ReplyDeleteSuch cheerful colors and a delightful pattern. The pillow is just darling. I enjoy quilting and photography.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy tole painting, embroidery and quilting. I have just learned how to do quilts with applique and I think this is becoming my favorite
ReplyDeleteI embroider, do cross stitch, and garden as well as quilt. Quilting feeds my desire to read, but not just sit, so I listen to books.
ReplyDeleteI love to quilt, scrapbook, spend time with my wonderful family, and travel. Congratulations for having your block in the magazine!
ReplyDeleteI quilt and garden (surprise, I have lots floral fabrics!)
ReplyDeleteQuilting is my passion. And, since retirement it has become an even greater obsession.
ReplyDeleteI come from a fiber tradition (my mother excelled at all needle crafts) and I've tried them all. My favorites are knitting and quilting. Thanks for the for the giveaway. I love your block.
ReplyDeleteI embroider and quilt. Learned to quilt, so I could help my mom do something with her machine embroidered blocks. She was having trouble quilting them in the end. Love your block.
ReplyDeleteoh my. I dabble in everything. Currently, I quilt, sew, crochet, build models(metal earth), embroider and applique.
ReplyDeleteebcallender at gmail dot com
I love to quilt. I enjoy the whole process from selecting the fabrics to quilting the finished top. That way I can say I made it and mean I did every step of the process.
ReplyDeleteI like quilting and flower gardening....and when flowers are on quilts, then that's the best of both worlds!
ReplyDeleteQuilting and crocheting are my favorite creative endeavors. I love all the possibilities!
ReplyDeleteI love your new block. I had such fun making your block that I won last time! The pre-cut pieces and pre-fused applique all were quickly to put together.
ReplyDeleteI like the shades of yellow/grey and the Patriotic one, too.
I like baking, cross-stitch, quilting, sewing, reading a good fiction book, singing, and going on day hikes with my family. I love to latin, country and ballroom dance, but I don't get to do it much anymore.
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Quilting and gardening are my favorite hobbies. Rivercity@comcast.net
ReplyDeleteI think your block is my favorite on the tour. What a stunning creation. My favorite sewing endeavor would be English smocking. I love making clothes for wee ones.
ReplyDeleteI am so engrossed in quilting and sewing right now. I love to crochet and paint and garden and.......... To many things I love to do and not enough time. Maybe I'll still be kicking when I retire.
ReplyDeleteMy hobbies, other than quilting? Reading, embroidery, crochet, reading, garment sewing, reading, historical costuming, did I mention reading? LOL
ReplyDeleteI love to bake, sew, quilt, and look for treasures at flea markets and yard sales. It keeps me busy. kthurn@bektel.com
ReplyDeleteI love my grandkids, quilting, making clothes for my grands, crochet, knit, football (#HTTR), cooking, reading, teaching, sewing home crafts, travel, and dancing.
ReplyDeleteI like your first block best!
thanks
I enjoy scrapbooking, quilting, reading, gardening, and anything else that takes my fancy.
ReplyDeleteQuilting, quilting, and more quilting! Beautiful block you created
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I enjoy all things crafty, especially quilting! loudog91301 at aol dot com
ReplyDeleteI quilt, run, embroider, and read!
ReplyDeleteI quilt, cross stitch, bake, make greetings cards and read.
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Sewing, quilting, crochet, cross stitch, baking & decorating!
ReplyDeleteQuilting, quilting & more quilting!
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I love collecting fabric and fibers, etc, under the guise of pretending to like needlework, sewing, quilting and felting. ;) LOL!! I do love that blue pillow - the design is spectacular and those colors are gorgeous!!!!!!!!! I love all you do, both in quilting and needlework!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the look of your block..I love quilting and reading!
ReplyDeleteI love sewing.quiltiing and bookmaking
ReplyDeleteQuilting and reading serial books about quilters. funnylady93@nyc.rr.com
ReplyDeleteWow! What a fun spring/summer like quilt block you designed!! My hobbies are cross stitching, sewing matching clothes for my daughter and myself, small quilting projects such as bags, totes, pincushions.
ReplyDeleteI have tried my hand at just about every needle art there is, with the exception of knitting; and I'm thinking of having my daughter-in-law teach me that. My passion, however, is counted cross stitch and counted embroidery. I also love to read. I've done a little quilting, and dream of doing more some day.
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