Hi Everyone:
I hope you’re enjoying our 100 Blocks Volume 3 blog tour. It has been so much fun going to all of the different designers’ sites.
Today’s my day on the blog to share my block with you. I had been playing around with this design on graph paper, but couldn’t seem to find the right fabrics. I was looking for something fun and colorful.
Tweet Street
Nothing seemed to be speaking to me, until I saw the Spring Street collection by Carolyn Gavin for P&B Textiles. The white print with the little birds and flowers was fun and playful and just what I was looking for. I added the teal tone-on-tone from this collection and the orange and green from Little Bear Counts by Linda Hohag for P&B Textiles as well.
I envisioned many settings for this block in a quilt, so I played with some designs in Electric Quilt. The first design is with the blocks set straight.
Tweet Street 1
This setting forms some nice diagonal lines across the quilt. Next, I rotated every other row—like a Streak of Lightning set for the Log Cabin.
Tweet Street 2
Next, I formed diamonds with the blocks.
Tweet Street 3
So far, I think this setting is my favorite. I tried one more with a diamond in the middle.
Tweet Street 4
Leave me a comment by midnight mountain time on Monday, May 9th letting me know which setting is your favorite and I’ll randomly choose one lucky winner to win a copy of 100 Blocks Volume 3. Debra Cannon, comment #25, is the lucky winner! Congratulations!!
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I think I like #3 the best. I like the secondary designs it forms. Love Carol Gavin’s fun birds.
Fun and colorful. I like #4
Thanks for a great block!
I like number 3 the best closely followed by number 4. Thanks for the chance to win.
Cute fabrics . I like the first setting best. Lots of possibilities with the block design. Thanks for the chance to win.
That’s a sweet and simple block. I like setting # 3
definitely the 2nd! i love the zigzag design it creates. #4 is pretty awesome too – like a variation of trip around the world, but with added triangles!
thanks so much for the chance to win!
This block looks like fun to play with. Setting #2 looks especially cool to me.
I like the diamonds best. Love how you get both diamonds and pinwheels in that setting!
All the different setting are fabulous, but if I had to choose, then it’s Tweet Street 4. Thanks for the giveaway!
I love Tweet Street #3, very cute block . Thanks for a chance to win.
I love #3 – Thanks and congratulations!
I really like the diamond in the middle #4 – very cool! Congrats
Fun block! I like Tweet Street 3 the best! I have really enjoyed the blog tour and am looking forward to the magazine!
I like #3 the best, but #4 is a close runner up! I am really enjoying the tour, and if I don’t win a magazine, will run out and buy one.
#3 is my first choice. I love these blocks that have many setting possibilities.
I like Tweet #3 best of all.
I liked 1, 3 & 4. (guess I’m not a huge fan of stripes?). Really like the way the fabrics work together.
I like #3 the best because you can easily make it bigger or smaller and it’s a shape that you can see taking form quickly, which is great for me. By the time I’m sewing blocks into rows, my enthusaism for the quilt is about gone, so seeing something come together quickly helps renew my interest. Thanks for a chance to win!
This is a fun block!
I like 3 & 4
I like the wavy effect in #2. It’s so interesting to see all the different possibilities!
My favorite is the Streak of Lightning … such movement and playfulness! Great design – thanks!!!
Tweet Street 4 is my favorite. I love Carolyn Gavin’s fabrics – I just got a good deal on a couple of yards of Wild Thyme orange..love it! Thanks for showing combination of different fabric lines, I love doing that!
Tweet Street 4 is my favorite, but TS3 is pretty cool too!
I’ll be honest, the block itself, just standing alone didn’t inspire me. But I could actually see myself doing TS4 out of that block.
Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Paul
I like them all, but #1 is my favorite. It reminds me of birds flying. I love your fabric!
Thank you,
Debra Cannon
I think I like the 3rd the best, although I also like the 4th….
Tweet Street 3 would be my choice…love the simplicity and possibilities of this block..can hardly wait to dig into this magazine. Congrats on being chosen for it!
I like the last setting, the diamond shape, the others seem too busy on the eye. of course, i have used this setting several times myself in other quilts…
#4 is the one I love.
I like setting #3
What a clean, fresh block! I really like the diamond setting. Aren’t diamonds a girl’s best friend?
It’s so hard to make a decision, but I think that my favorites are 2,3 and 4! lol
My favorite is Tweet street 3. Would make a good baby quilt for a grand daughter.
I actually like #1 the best – the simplicity of it – but what I like most is your wonderful block with numerous design possibilities – I am seeing several blocks like this in this issue. Awesome opportunity and wonderful giveaway. Judy C
Tweet Street 3 is definitely my favorite.
Hard to choose between block 1 and block 4. If I were making this quilt, the colors I used would dictate which design I would go with! Love to win the volume!
Tweet Street 2 is my favorite. The fabric is outstanding – my kind of colors and prints. Congratulations!
I like #3 best!
Cute block. I like #3. Thank you for the opportunity to win a copy of the magazine.
Mary
Ooohh, tough choice. My choice might be different tomorrow, but today I lik#3 best!
Wow! I love the many varieties of settings for this particular block. So far, I’m liking #4 best. Although, #3 is extremely close! I’d probably change my mind tomorrow. Ha!
I think I like #4 the best. Nice block, thanks for the chance to win.
I like number 3, number 4 looks like a big eye staring at you. I also like number 2, the lightning.
They are all interesting. If I had to choose I like #4.
Definitely #2 – the streak of lightening set. Depending on the fabrics used I could see some real interesting looks coming out of that one. Another block that offers more surprising options than I would have expected. Great!
I think #2, and maybe turned so the zig-zags are horizontal instead of vertical…with a snake head on each one…or lizzard head and legs! Oh, imagination gone wild. You guys have created a monster. I have no idea how to get my brain to settle down and work on one project now! Thanks for all of the inspiration this week!
Tweet Street the name is prefect.
Love the diamond formation!
I am torn between setting 3 and 4. I do love the cut fabric! I think in the end I like 4 best! Thanks for the chance to win!
Thanks for sharing your various layouts. Great visual appeal.
I really like Tweet Street 3 and love the fabric choice. I’ll have to keep my eyes out for it on my annual upcoming trip to our local quilt show.
I’m agree with you… I love Tweet Street 4, it’s heavenly… and the birdies fabric’s breathtaking, congrats for being published!!!!
I love the Tweet Street 4 the most. Some day I hope to get the Electric Quilt program so I can more easily play with blocks and color designs! I always love seeing in the magazine when they show different block placement showing different design and how color options can change whole design.
Love the color choices, for the block, and the different ways to set it. What fun. Thankyou for sharing.
Tweet Street 2!
I think I am in the minority, but I like #1. Very versatile block.
Number 3 is my favorite with 4 being a close second. 3 looks like little birdy mouths in a nest waiting for mama. Take care and God bless. Cory
# 4 is my favorite
Don’t you just love the ability to play around with different settings in EQ?? Fun block with lots of possibilities. Tweet Street #2 would be my favorite.
thanks!
They are all really neat, but, I think my favorite is Tweet Street 3. There are so many fun possibilities with a block like this — just think of all the log cabin sets and you have more to play with.
I like #4 – diamond in the middle. The little bird fabric is adorable.
I like both Tweet Street 1 and 4. You seem to have created the happy block. It does look like a fun block to make.
My favorite would have to be #3. I love the secondary pattern. These fabrics are really bright and cheerful too. Thanks for the chance to win a copy of the magazine.
Very cute block and fabric!! I like Tweet Street 3 the best!
love the block and #1 is by far my favorite setting! THANKS for a FUN week!
I love the 3rd setting! Great colors too, by the way!
Tweet Street 2, is my favorite, but it was hard to choose.
What a versatile block! I’m liking the zigzag effect in the second setting. Can’t wait to see the magazine and all the blocks – thanks for the chance to win it.
I like #3. Makes me think of a grouping of nests! The block of so cute and Spring-y. Thanks for sharing.
I love the #4 the best! Congrats!
Well, #3 has my immediate attention…it’s the most coherent pattern and easy on the eye for me. But they all have potential.
I like 2 and 4. Thanks for the chance to WIN the Magazine.
I liked Tweet Street #4 – barn raising configurations have always been one of my favorites.
Love the fabric! I like number 3. Thank you for a chance to win 100 Blocks #3
I like 3 the best, but also 4. Congratulations on such a versatile block!
I like #3 the best!
Tweet street #3 is my favorite. I love a block that can change the look of a quilt just by how you set it.
Tweet Street #3 really is my favorite out of all of the designs … Congratulations on your block in 100 Blocks Blog Tour and thank you so much for this chance to win a magazine!
Oh boy.. like them all, but I’m thinking 4 is my fav
Congrats!!
what a great block. I love when the quilters put a possible layouts with the block. It lets us see the whole picture
congratulations on making the “cut”
~a
Love them all, but I think # 3 is my favourite. Brilliant design and shows well with these fabrics. Off to the store I go! Thanks.
Totally sweet block in soft colors. I can also see this one in “masculine ” fabrics. Thanks for all the layout suggestions. Liking #4 the best.
I love number 3. What acute little block, and so versatile. How Clever!
Love a block like this that you can really play with on the quilt wall once you get a few pieced. So far I really like setting #4. If I could put a few together and play a bit though I may come up with a setting #6 or #7 or…
the last photo is my favorite – of Tweet Street 4
Love from Texas! ~bonnie
I was amazed at all the different looks this block could take depending on how it was organized. Thanks
i like number 3 the best. i can’t wait to get the magazine.
I like number 4 but it is amazing how many possibilities there are with this simple little block. Think I will be trying this one!!
I think I like #3 the best. It combines diamonds with pinwheels, two favorites of mine. I also really like the first layout quite a bit. Thanks for the opportunity to win and congratulations on being published in the magazine.
jennhgray at gmail.com
The fabric is great in this block. I do like the diamond layouts the best. Thanks for showing some ideas on how to use the block. Thanks for putting these magazines out.
My vote is for version #2. It creates some wonderful optical illusions and movement.
I’m having a hard time deciding between the two middle ones, but because I’m kind of a ‘balanced quilter’ when it comes to designs, I’d probably go with the third one.
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Very cute and love the fabric choice too. I like the last one best. Thanks much!
I like Tweet Street 4 – it seems to have a more orderly pattern that makes the colors pop more than the others.
I like Tweet Street 4. The playful birds of Spring Street with the three coordinating brights makes this block really sing…or should I say tweet? Sandi
I like all the layouts, but 3 and 4 are my favorites. I love the way the colors pop in all of them.
I have to say I like Tweet Street 4 is my favorite. Thanks for a chance to win.
Cindy W
I like No.3 best. thanks for the chance to win.
I like the fourth one. It would also look great in 30s repro fabrics but your novelty print is adorable.
Tweet Street 3 is my favorite. Thanks for the chance!
I like your block especially the fabrics you used…and cute name! My favorite version is 3…or 4…or both! Can’t wait to see the magazine so I can see all the blocks in person.
I liked #3 the best with #4 as a close second
Tweet Street! I love the name. And the block. # 4 is my favourite setting.
I like #3 the best, love secondary designs.
I like setting #2 as looks like lots of birds flying.
I like Tweet Street 4 the best.
I like the streak of lightning setting best!
nelfamily at windjammercable dot net
Tweet Street 3 is my first choice but they are all really cute.
My favorite is #4. I like that it seems to have round edges on the square blocks when viewed from a distance.
They all look fun but think I like #3 the best
I think I like the diamonds best also, but they are all really nice.
The fabric fits the spirit of the block you designed.
I am crossing my fingers here in Indiana!
XOXOXOXO Subee
I like #3, thanks for the give away, something I would truely enjoy
Love the patterns, pretty neat!
Tweet Street 4 gets my vote. Love how it radiates out.
I like #3 the diamond blocks. Great choice on the fabric, it’s perfect. Thank you.
I love the versatility in this block. I think I like setting 3 the best.
My fav is Tweet Street 3. Thanks so much!
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A hard decision but I like Tweet Street 2.
Very Pretty. I like #3.
I vote for #3; love the diamond shapes, and it will blend into a room better. (#4 will draw all attention a bit too much, imho, kinda like a large bull’s eye…)
It’s a very versatible block, but I like # 3 set.
Hugs
Ivani
I think I like tweet street 4 the best but 1 is pretty cool too.
That’s to hard. I guess number #2, but I do like them all.
I like Tweet Street #3 because of the movement caused by the secondary windmills. Next is Tweet Street #4.
My pick is TweetStreet #3 Great block!
I love #4, but I might try them all! It might be fun to add one as the border to #4.
Number four gets my vote. Love the color choices.
You got my smile immediately with this block. Great fabric choice and pattern. Number 1 gets my vote.
I think my favorite one is “Tweet Street 4″. I can see that quilt laying on my bed looking very nice!! he he Thank you for the giveaway and keep up the good work!
My favorite is Tweet Street No. 2. I like the zig zag design, it makes a very happy quilt.
Love the block and all the settings, but #2 is my favorite.
Tweet Street 4 is my favorite. I like how the diamonds fan out over the quilt like ripples on a pond.
I like Tweet Street 3 the best. Great color selection.
Very versatile and creative block. I really enjoy your designs in QM. My favorite setting is #3. Congrats for being chosen for the magazine.
They are all great, but my favorite is #4. I really like this block.
What a great looking block. And the quilts you’ve posted are awesome but I have to say I REALLY love Tweet Street 2 and Tweet Street 4. They are just wonderful.
I like layout 2. And I like your choice of fabrics. I’m a sucker for any fabric with birds.
Great block!!! I love setting #3. Thanks for the chance to win.
I like one the best. I also like the colors that you chose. This pattern would make a quilt for babies, teens and adults.
Great layouts! I love EQ. It makes it so easy to play! And fun.
Your block makes up nicely into very fun quilts! I was surprised at all the options you presented!
Hmmm….hard to choose but I think I would try Tweet Street 1 first…….then all the others!
I like Tweet street 4
Love the fabric! Can’t decide between # 3 & # 4.
My favorite is Tweet Street #3. I hate to see the blog tour end. It’s been fabulous meeting new designers and revisiting with some I know. Again, thank you for sponsoring this event! Can’t wait until the 10th to find the magazines and buy one.
I love number 3, what an amazing versatile block
I second (or tenth?) the notion that this is a very VERSATILE block! Allows for much playfulness.
I’m torn between 2 and 4. I can envision sunggling under #2 and hanging #4 on the wall. Guess I have to go for snuggles with #2.
I can’t decide, but, #4 keeps drawing my eye back to it! That is a great block to play with! HUGS… and stitches
I love the fabric collection you have chosen and all the designs are lovely but my fav is #1.
I like Tweet Street #2 because it looks like birds flying in the “V” formation. I like #3 because the block placement creates the look of the holes of a bird house.
Thanks for the chance to win.
Tweet Street #4 is my favorite. I also like #2, in part b/c of the visual illusion that makes the straight lines across the quilt look slightly not parallel. But after a while that illusion makes my head hurt, so I go with the ripple effect created by #4.
Number 3 is probably what I would make, though number 4 has possibilities, too.
My favorite is version 3 with the diamonds – very nice!
Well I would have to say I like the first and forth, very versatile.
its has to be Tweet Street 4! That’s a great arrangement.
Tweet Street 3 is my favorite! All are great.
I really like this block, Carolyn! My favorite setting is the first one. Thanks for counting me in.
Tweet Street 4 is my favorite. Thanks for offering this giveaway!
Cute fabrics! #1 is my fav. Thanks for the chance!
I just love #4!!!
I just love setting #4!
I like the block all by itself! But for an actual quilt, I think I would choose #4. It is a very fun block.
I like the first one!
I think I like # 3 the best. You did a great job with the designs!
I like them all but the diamond layout is my favorite. What a fun and versatile block!
My favorite is #3, love the pinwheels it creates! And that bright, cheery fabric is just great. Thanks for this fun time. The ideas are spinning in my head.
I like number 4… I can almost see stars trying to pop up on Number 1 though… Thanks for letting us see your block
I like #4 best as it seems to flow like a bubbling brook.y.
i like tweet street 3 the best.
it is cool to see how the pattern changes when you shift things
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Wow, just saw that I was the winner. OMG, thank you so much! I hope I am not to late to claim the prize?