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!!!!
Your designs are GREAT- love the robots - hope I win! Thanks for the chance.
Posted by: Annmarie | November 09, 2011 at 09:35 AM
Petite Garden is so sweet! Love it!
Posted by: Sherri G | November 09, 2011 at 09:39 AM
Congrats on the great block! Thanks for a chance to win such a great giveaway. I am going to make your great robots quilt for my first grandchild, when I finally get one.
Thanks,
Kelley
Posted by: Kelley Oletzke | November 09, 2011 at 09:43 AM
Your block looks so happy! Love the little flowers!
Posted by: Candy Soehren | November 09, 2011 at 09:55 AM
Hi Kellie, That's a dang cute block and I will have to give it a shot when I get my copy of the mag...have them all because they are so jam packed with ideas and fun to look at over and over again! Thanks!!
Posted by: Candace | November 09, 2011 at 10:00 AM
Lovely block. You might succeed in making me try applique.
Posted by: Joan M | November 09, 2011 at 10:03 AM
Congratulations on being not only a part of the issue but a cover girl as well. Your block is gorgeous.
Posted by: Jindi's Cottage | November 09, 2011 at 10:03 AM
What a beautiful block! So cheerful! I love applique, so your block will definitely be on my "to make" list! Thanks so much for sharing it.
Posted by: Barbara L | November 09, 2011 at 10:03 AM
I love your robots!
Posted by: Kristy | November 09, 2011 at 10:07 AM
Petite Garden is awesome and the Robot Riots would be a great present for a little boy in my life! Thanks for sharing
Posted by: Celine | November 09, 2011 at 10:10 AM
Love the block! And your booth looks amazing! Wish I had made it there.
Posted by: mary | November 09, 2011 at 10:21 AM
I love your robots! The flower block would be great on a pillow in my guest room.
Posted by: Karen W. | November 09, 2011 at 10:31 AM
Lovely block. The Meg's Garden quilt is outstanding. I'm in awe.
Posted by: Joanna | November 09, 2011 at 10:45 AM
That looks so fun. I really like your style of the applique. I love the robot quilt as well. I have to say that girl quilts are EVERYWHERE and it is really refreshing to see a cute boy quilt... because lets face it those little boys love our quilts as much or more? than our girls. Probably because those girls change their mind too much :) Thanks for the giveaway and I really like your block. It did look simple and it would be a great scrap buster.
Posted by: Michelle Jensen | November 09, 2011 at 10:45 AM
Great block. Thanks for the chance!
Posted by: Phyllis | November 09, 2011 at 10:49 AM
Love your block and the cheerful colors
Posted by: QuiltinKat | November 09, 2011 at 10:51 AM
Such adorable creativity. Thank you.
Posted by: Rachel B | November 09, 2011 at 10:52 AM
Gorgeous, Kellie - your designs are the best mood-elevators ever! Instant smiles! As a mum of 4 sons, I'm especially loving the designs for boys.
Posted by: Kirsty | November 09, 2011 at 11:01 AM
What a pretty block! I have never tried raw edge applique before.
Posted by: Jill M in Ohio | November 09, 2011 at 11:08 AM
Beautiful block!
Posted by: Tamsyn | November 09, 2011 at 11:10 AM
I think you robot quilt is wonderful! I'm inspired already! Judy W
Posted by: Judy W | November 09, 2011 at 11:24 AM
Ooohhh....so pretty! Would love to try something like that some time. Would be a great challenge for me. Love the robots!
Posted by: Wendy | November 09, 2011 at 11:33 AM
Cute block! Thanks for the great giveaway.
Posted by: Cecilia | November 09, 2011 at 11:38 AM
Congratulations! I love your designs.
Posted by: SS Sews | November 09, 2011 at 11:39 AM
love your floral block -but those robots make my heart sing!!! WOW!
Posted by: Regina | November 09, 2011 at 12:01 PM
I am an applique nut as well would love to win this giveaway. Any chance of letting me know where to get more spare time to stitch?
Posted by: Debbie | November 09, 2011 at 12:02 PM
Congrats. I love the block that you created. Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Beverly Oliver | November 09, 2011 at 12:07 PM
So we leave a comment now and a comment on the last day of the blog tour. Okay, now how am I going to remember? Hubby saved the day, put it on alarm in you phone works for me. Robots are adorable. I am new to your blog and your quilting method. I am studying pics on your site. Interesting. Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: JeanneG | November 09, 2011 at 12:13 PM
What boy wouldn't love your Robot Riot quilt? It's just adorable. I also like your block for the magazine. I love applique, so it's right up my alley!
Posted by: Dee | November 09, 2011 at 12:30 PM
I've been wanting to try your raw edge technique. Petit Garden is lovely. I can think of a little boy who would love the robots.
Posted by: Janet | November 09, 2011 at 12:31 PM
OH my gosh ~ Your block is adorable. Love those little birdies in there. Too cute.
Robot Riot is awesome. I would be thrilled to win a copy of that because I just had a Grandson born 4 weeks ago and haven't yet made anything for him other than one blanket. That would be a great quilt for a little boy.
Posted by: VickiT | November 09, 2011 at 12:47 PM
I like the bright colors you used. Really cute. I love the fact you gave an idea of how to use just one block as a cushion. And then to offer a free robot pattern along with the free magazine. You are just too nice. Thanks
Posted by: LoriL | November 09, 2011 at 12:48 PM
Your work is always beautiful - but those Robots are extra cool!
Posted by: Kathy T. | November 09, 2011 at 12:56 PM
I want to do more raw edge and machine applique this year, your block is perfect and such a fun piece.
Debbie
Posted by: Debbie St. Germain | November 09, 2011 at 01:04 PM
I drool over all your designs! :-)
Posted by: Katie | November 09, 2011 at 01:07 PM
Love your garden of flowers.
Posted by: Billie K | November 09, 2011 at 01:22 PM
Love your block! Thanks for the chance to win the giveaways!
Posted by: Marianne | November 09, 2011 at 01:31 PM
Beautiful applique.... would love to win a copy of this book.
Posted by: Karen A | November 09, 2011 at 01:32 PM
That block is beautiful and would make a lovely center focal point for a quilt. I like the colors you used in it also.
Posted by: Nancy | November 09, 2011 at 01:34 PM
Your designs are some of my favorites. I have made one so far and hope to complete more. Your block is certainly the prettiest I have seen so far.
Posted by: Kris S | November 09, 2011 at 01:49 PM
Love the robots!! thanks!
Posted by: Melanie | November 09, 2011 at 01:57 PM
What a sweet block, so pretty. I love the robot quilt. Thank you for the giveaway.
Posted by: kim | November 09, 2011 at 02:32 PM
I love your work. I have been playing with raw edge applique and I love it. I need to check out your blog more. I am glad I found you. Your block is wonderful!! I love it.
Posted by: Shannon | November 09, 2011 at 02:34 PM
love your block, but I'm not surprise...your designs are always wonderful
Posted by: Evelyn F | November 09, 2011 at 02:48 PM
love the block! and I have a grandson who would treasure the robot quilt that I could make ( hint hint! )
Posted by: Beth | November 09, 2011 at 02:59 PM
Very pretty block. Love the colors you used.
Posted by: Cindi C | November 09, 2011 at 03:03 PM
Your block is gorgeous. Thanks for a great giveaway.
Posted by: Anne D | November 09, 2011 at 03:13 PM
your block is beautiful! i love applicque; cannot get enough of it.
Posted by: Rita Goshorn | November 09, 2011 at 03:15 PM
Love your block - a nice alternative to piecing! LOL!
Posted by: goonybird | November 09, 2011 at 04:13 PM
I have the mag but would love the pattern for the robots, how cute are they?
I did block testing but did not get to do yours, I have marked it as a TO DO in my copy of the mag.
Great job!! cw
Posted by: cheryl from MO | November 09, 2011 at 04:33 PM