Those of you who know me well, know only too well that I am NOT a piecer .... in fact it makes me nauseous at the thought of a ruler, rotary cutter and a 1/4" seam allowance .... but I must say that when I was asked to participate in the Quiltmakers 100 Block Collectors Edition #4 I was only too happy to join in ... mainly because it involved absolutely NO piecing on my part!!!! Plus June Dudley (Editor-in-Chief) and Caroline Beam (Creative Editor) are too adorable, how could I ever say no .... and they even put my name on the cover, what more could a girl ask for?????
So what did I make for the magazine ... well you can be absolutely certain that it involves NO piecing ... just my signature raw edge applique with a little trapunto thrown in for good measure!
It's called Petite Garden and I think that it would be a perfect project for those of you who have been too scared to give my projects a bit of a spin in the past ... it's a small project, it could easily be thrown together with bits and pieces from your stash and the shapes are lovely and small which will make keeping your stitching straight and smooth a piece of cake!
If you do have a go at making up this project it would look lovely made up as a cushion ... a prefect Christmas gift perhaps ... did I say Christmas .... eeeekkkkkk!!!! Is it really Christmas in 47 days ......
Now we all know that we can't have a post like this one without a giveaway ... right??? So .... if you leave a comment on this post between now and the end of the 100 Blocks Blog Tour .... which is the 11th of November 2011 (midnight US EST - not Australian time this time because it is a US based Magazine) one lucky person will receive a copy of the magazine!!! And just to make it even more interesting I will also send the winner a copy of a diagram of a background quilting design that I would use to complete the project. But wait there's more ... I will also send the winner a copy of Robot Riot ... which was the new pattern that I released at Quilt Market ....
I hope you love it .... I certainly do, as do my boys!
Anyway ... more about market in my next post but for now I must leave you with my Halloween Horror ...
a kiss from the gorgeous Bandon Mably and his 'little pet' .....
Have a terrific week!!!!!
Kelliex
PS. If you look in the corner of my stand right there to my left you will see a version of my Meg's Garden (the one with the white background) that was made by Kathryn who I taught in a class at Blueberries in Wyong a little while ago. Kathryn kindly lent me her quilt to display at market and it was the highlight of my stand ... thank you so much Kathryn your generosity is second to none ... as is your quilting!!!!
Love you block! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: LouAnn | November 08, 2011 at 11:47 PM
Petite Garden is lovely. Congratulations on your published block.
Posted by: donna | November 08, 2011 at 11:53 PM
Congratulations, on both the block and the kiss! Thanks for a great giveaway. :) Kd ~ www.KdQuilts.com
Posted by: Kd | November 08, 2011 at 11:55 PM
Ooh ooh ooh! Please pick me! See my hand in the air? Please enter me for a chance to win, and thanks for making patterns that even little boys like! (Monsters was a favorite)
Posted by: Debby Patz | November 09, 2011 at 12:04 AM
your block is pretty, but those robots! Wow! I could never come up with that many different ones!
Posted by: Madeline | November 09, 2011 at 12:07 AM
OMG! Love your block & love the robot pattern. I'm putting you in my favorites. I've visited before, but lost you when I switched computers! So happy to have found you again!
Posted by: Karyn | November 09, 2011 at 12:26 AM
Love the block Kellie and will definitely get myself a copy of the magazine.
Posted by: Elyte | November 09, 2011 at 12:27 AM
Wow - that looks like a lot of work! Maybe I'll have to learn a new technique to undertake it. Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Kristen | November 09, 2011 at 12:30 AM
Lovely block! I really hope to work on my fmq like yours...it's gorgeous!
Posted by: Dianne | November 09, 2011 at 12:37 AM
Your little block is adorable Kellie -- the picture in the book just does not do it justice! And I LOVE LOVE LOVE that picture -- I think we should frame it and hang it in the booth EVERY market LOL!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | November 09, 2011 at 12:40 AM
Just love your Petite Garden block. Your're right -I can make this block. I just need to win a copy of Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks, Volume 4 first. That's where I get a chance to enter, because of you. Thank you for the chance to win the magazine, the diagram of a background quilting design and a copy of Robot Riot. I am so excited - I just can't stand it.
Sandi
Posted by: Sandra Timmons | November 09, 2011 at 12:42 AM
Love the design. It is so light and airy and free. Thank you for the chance to win.
Posted by: Mary W | November 09, 2011 at 12:46 AM
Love your block!
Posted by: Barbara Huston | November 09, 2011 at 12:46 AM
I love the little birdies. Please count me in for the giveaway.
Posted by: Jenny | November 09, 2011 at 12:49 AM
You have such a delightful signature style. I so enjoy seeing your work.
Posted by: Cathy | November 09, 2011 at 12:52 AM
Love the petite block! and oh I'd love to win your new pattern, it's amazing!
Posted by: SewLindaAnn | November 09, 2011 at 12:52 AM
OHHHHHHHHHHHHHH please!!!!!!!!!!, your block's gorgeus!!!!!!!, I love it, it's so springy!!!!, please pick me, I'd be more than happy for that, lol!!!!, congrats for being published :)
Posted by: arlette | November 09, 2011 at 12:54 AM
Love your block - so cheerful! And your robots are just too cute! Thanks for a chance to win!
Posted by: dawn | November 09, 2011 at 12:55 AM
Love the block- and loooooove the robot quilt. My son would flip for that!
Posted by: Miranda Evans | November 09, 2011 at 01:10 AM
I just love the flowers. Christmas pillow? Got to make it!! Count me in for the giveaway!
Posted by: Mary Beth Ticknor | November 09, 2011 at 01:11 AM
Petite Garden is a gorgeous block! I have so enjoyed the previous issues of 100 Blocks, and this new one looks just as awesome! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Jocelyn | November 09, 2011 at 01:16 AM
How gorgeous, I would love to have a go at your patterns. I will keep my fingers crossed that they come my way!
Posted by: Kelly B. | November 09, 2011 at 01:19 AM
:) very happy to see you have a block in this issue! I sent you an email about ordering (Anna sent me).
Posted by: Auntie Pami | November 09, 2011 at 01:22 AM
The block is lovely. You really like detail! What a great giveaway too. thanks for a chance to win some great things.
Posted by: Carrie P. | November 09, 2011 at 01:26 AM
Congratulations. The petite garden block is very sweet and the robot quilt looks like it would be fun to make and have in a room. Hope you will show a picture of how you would quilt your block. I am curious how to go about it with all the applique pieces.
Posted by: kathy h | November 09, 2011 at 01:28 AM
I really like your block, and would love to win a chance to make it. Thanks.
Posted by: Patti | November 09, 2011 at 01:30 AM
Pick me! Pick me! Thanks for the opportunity! And, as always, I am completely blown away at quilting! AMAZING!
Posted by: Sarah H. | November 09, 2011 at 01:31 AM
Your block is gorgeous!!! I also love your robot pattern!! It's gorgeous!!
Posted by: Ariane | November 09, 2011 at 01:43 AM
Your patterns are soooo happy. Like a breath of spring air they just make you smile and me too. Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Nancy | November 09, 2011 at 01:44 AM
Very pretty. Applique is not usually my thing, but your block is really beautiful. Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Lori S | November 09, 2011 at 01:50 AM
Love your designs and this block would be the perfect intro for me. Thanks for the giveaway.
Posted by: Four dogs and one quilter | November 09, 2011 at 01:50 AM
Congrats on your publication. By the way, my local quilt shop is going to start carrying your patterns. I'm really excited.
Posted by: Anita | November 09, 2011 at 01:51 AM
Raw edge applique is my fav also. My piecing seldom comes out square LOL Thanks for a chance to win a copy of the magazine.
Posted by: Michelle B | November 09, 2011 at 01:54 AM
Love your block. Would be fantastic to win any of your prizes.
Posted by: Sandra Visser | November 09, 2011 at 01:57 AM
Good heavens do you even make anything I DON'T like??!! If I don't win one of these magazines I am going to have to buy one just for this block! It would make the perfect pillow for my coach.
The robots are adorable for little boys! I can't imagine any little boy not liking it!
You did a GREAT JOB!!!!
Posted by: Jeanne | November 09, 2011 at 01:59 AM
I love, love, love your block! I would try it, for sure. Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Linda | November 09, 2011 at 02:00 AM
Petite Garden is very beautiful, but those robots are cool too!
thanks!
Posted by: Linda E in AZ | November 09, 2011 at 02:07 AM
This is beautiful... would make a wonderful wall hanging for granddaughters room..
Posted by: Debbie | November 09, 2011 at 02:08 AM
I have always sooo admired you work! I think one smallish block like the one in the 100 Blocks Magazine might be doable for me, for you see, I AM a piecer! But I do want to have something appliqued at some point in my life....
Posted by: Julie in WA | November 09, 2011 at 02:26 AM
Ya gotta love Robot Riot. How cute is that? I would love to see how it is quilted.
Posted by: Marilee Kline | November 09, 2011 at 02:46 AM
Love the Petite Garden as my garden is not looking so good with it only being 30 outside. But the Robots - I have to have the robots!
Posted by: Dona Reynolds | November 09, 2011 at 02:46 AM
Such a beautiful block. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Posted by: Lorri | November 09, 2011 at 02:48 AM
I love the block and would like to make a pillow out of it!!
Posted by: Stitches | November 09, 2011 at 02:48 AM
What a cute block! Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: MaryBeth | November 09, 2011 at 02:49 AM
I love your block as much as I love the rest of your projects. Hope you had a great time at market!
Posted by: Christine | November 09, 2011 at 02:50 AM
Your quilts are simply breathtaking! If we can enter from the UK, count me in!
Posted by: Coffee And Cream | November 09, 2011 at 02:51 AM
I can see a lot of possibilities with your block! How fun is Robot Riot!
Posted by: Krist Van Os | November 09, 2011 at 03:02 AM
Very nice design. Thanks for the chance to win the magazine
Posted by: Maria Kievit | November 09, 2011 at 03:05 AM
Petite Garden is just lovely--as are all the rest of your patterns. Maybe this is a good one for me to start with.....
Posted by: LizA. | November 09, 2011 at 03:11 AM
I love this blog tour. I have not experienced your beautiful designs before this. They are amazing. And can't wait for the magazine to come out.
Posted by: Sherry Caldwell | November 09, 2011 at 03:14 AM