Welcome to day 5 of our 100 Blocks, Volume 4 blog tour. I hope you’ve enjoyed browsing the different designer’s blogs throughout the week. We certainly have a lot of talented designers in this issue.
A little bit about my block—I’ve always had a fascination with lighthouses. I’ve designed a quilt with different lighthouses and visit and photograph them whenever I get a chance. I decided I wanted to make a lighthouse for my block in 100 Blocks, Volume 4 and doodled around on graph paper. That’s usually how I start my designs. I played around with different placements for the lighthouse but decided I liked seeing just a part of it on one side. That left the rest of the block open. It needed some water on the bottom, so I added the triangle-squares to look like waves. A star is always good, so I sewed a small Friendship Star for the corner. I sewed it together with those elements, but it looked weird with a big empty spot in the center.
original block
It needed something else. So I took it apart (not my favorite thing to do) and filled the hole with a sailboat.
Guiding Light - final block
What do you think? The sailboat seemed to complete the block, and I liked it much better.
I think it would make a nice little wall quilt. Here’s an idea with some strips and stars.
Guiding Light wall quilt
The sides are 1 1/2″ x 12 1/2″ strips from each of a red, white and blue fabric. The stars in the corners are the same as the star in the block.
Leave me a comment by noon MST on Monday, 11/14 with your favorite activity on the water. I’ll randomly select one person to receive a copy of 100 Blocks, Volume 4.
Congratulations kaholly! Your comment was randomly picked to win a copy of 100 Blocks Volume 4.
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My favorite thing to do in the water is boogie boarding with my family! It’s one of the activities that we like to do. Congrats on being in the magazine!
your block was my friend Terri’s favourite… as soon as she saw it she had to make it and she has already finished!!!
My husband and I love to go boating on Puget Sound. Once we even saw some orcas!
Cute block, Carolyn. Great use of the half square triangles. I prefer flying OVER water!
You found the perfect solution to make this block a winner.
Love this block! It’s right up my alley, since I live beside the sea.
I love to parasail!
I love to walk the beach at sunrise or sunset, dip my feet in the water, collect a shell or two and enjoy nature at its finest.
Great block! Love the little wall quilt you designed with it as well. I love to swim, so that’s my favorite thing to do on the water.
I’ve been on a couple cruises — that’s a nice way to enjoy the water!
I love boating – sailing is a blast! thanks!
Lighthouses are so fascinating and so is your block. Such a cute sail boat. Someday I want to go sailing. Thanks for sharing a giveaway.
Oh I love to go tubing. I love the thrill of laying on that tube and gliding across the water. But of course the older I get the harder it is to recover from such activities. hehehe Great block and you are right it would make a great wall hanging all by itself. Thanks for sharing.
I love to swim. Just normal swimming but at least 1 kilometer. Love your block, so cute!
Great block, would look sew awesome on a little boys quilt. I love fishing! Thanks for the chance, Dianne
I used to love tubing….but I think those days are firmly behind me. Now, I’d have to say my favorite activities on the water are taking my dog swimming and throwing the ball for her, or taking my daughter (10 months) and doing some swimming lessons. So much fun!
Which lighthouse did you base your block on? I’d guess one from NC area? her hee….. just curious.
Oh I love to swim and float.
My two girls are turning into surfers, good thing the beach is 7 miles away.
I love your block! My grandfather was a lighthousekeeper so I have a love for lighthouses too.
I’m a good floater!
Very cute as a wallhanging or a childs quilt. Hmmm
Cute block! I love to do anything on the water (live in MN, land of 10000 lakes!). Swimming is probably my favorite, but I also love boating, kayaking, and just floating.
Thanks for the change to win…
I love just being in the water. No matter how old I get I like to dive in and out and just paddle and enjoy the sensation and feeling of freedom. The block definitely feels “filled in” or just right with the boat.
Swimming if my all time favorite thing to do IN the water, but ON the water, it would be floating!
Thanks for the giveaway.
I love your ocean themed blocks, Carolyn. I have a cousin who’s mad about lighthouses and I’ve been promising her a lighthouse quilt. Your block would be a good start.
Thanks for showing your block as a finished project! So cute! My favorite water activity would be birding and identifying different water and shore birds:)
Sailing on the sea. Cute block.
Great block! It reminds me of vacations at the beach.
I love boating, but my favorite water activity is snorkeling. There’s nothing like the beauty under the water.
Your block’s soooo cute
, I have a predilection on light houses, wish we have them in my country… my favorite thing to do in the water’s swimming!!!!, yay, I’m always a fish on water, lol
Very nice block. I have a place for a rotating gallery of small wall quilts. I think your block with the final borders and such would make a good quilt for July.
I like the fact that you showed us your progression. I like the end result best.
I like walking with my dog.Great block
Love the block…living on an island with lighthouses it is a perfect reflection of my home. And you would think that living on an island I would have many water related activities I like…well, honestly, looking at the water is about it!!!
I like the block without the boat…as a guiding light and no boat is much more open ended….. water water water….. been a LONG time since I have been near water… but I always did like sailing…….
I really do like the lighthouse with the guiding light wall hanging. So darn cute. I can see that wallhanging in my bedroom. I love to go boating. Just set back and relax. The water makes you feel relaxed. That’s the only way to go. You can touch the water, look at the blue skies and watch the world go by. Thanks for the chance to win a copy of Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks, Volume 4.
Sandi T.
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I think the sailboat is just right! I love sailing!
Great block!
My son rows for his college – I love to watch!!!!
I really love your block — I seem to be quilting for little boys recently so I am inspired by your block. My favorite activity is being near the water, on a beach towel or chair with a book in hand. I could read on the beach for hours, and just dip in the water to cool off. Thanks again. Judy W
Cute block, I like the finishing to make a small wallhanging. I enjoy swimming and also just floating. Thanks for the chance to win.
What a cute block. I love all the things that can be done with 1/2 square triangles.
cute block!
My husband is a surfer so I would rather watch him than be in the water. sharks! lol
Does laying on a floaty bed count as an activity?
love the sailboat; would make a great little boy’s quilt -for bed or as a wallhanging.
I love the ocean, so your block has great meaning to me. My goal is to see every Maine lighthouse before I am too old. I love to go for Harbor cruises off the coast whenever I get the chance. Usually try to get at lease one in each summer.
My favorite memory on the ocean is spending 4 days and nights on the American Eagle schooner ship…it was fabulous and would recommend it to anyone who appreciates the ocean.
Love your beautiful pictorial quilt block. My favorite activity is walking on the beach & playing with the waves. Thanks for the chance to win.
Love your block. We have several lighthouses in our are – Tobermory – on Lake Huron and Georgian Bay – in Ontario. I like swimming – mostly just jumping in to cool off.
I love the addition of the sailboat. My favorite thing to do on the water is to be out in our fishing boat relaxing without a care in the world, listening to the loons and maybe even catching a fish. Thanks for the chance to win.
We live on a lake so it is hard to pick one favorite thing to do. As I age, I find just sitting on the dock in the rocking chair looking at the birds, the boats, the changing seasons and sometimes waves, is the most relaxing past time there is. Wish everyone could come for the afternoon and enjoy the peace.
I’m with someone above who commented that walking the beach and looking at the water is the best! Congrats on your entry for this issue and well done
As soon as you were mentioning lighthouses, I knew I would like your block. Very pretty. I like the addition of the boat too. My sister-in-law just loves light houses so I might have to make this one for her.
I like sitting on the shore with a good book or my stitching. Congratulations on your block!
We got to see 9 lighthouses in tow days in Maine and New Hampshire last fall as part of our leaf peeping tour. LOVE that sweet block! Can see it on a quilt for my grandson. Can’t wait to get the book.
I know somebody that would love this block — my Mother-in-law. She collects lighthouse stuff.
As for my favorite activity, it just vegetating in the water all day long! I’d be happy anywhere be it ocean, lake, water park, river, etc., & etc. as it’s my favorite summer thing to do.
favorite thing to do is crab off the side of the boat in the bay!
I have an aunt that has traveled all over North America photographing every lighthouse. She collected Harbor Lights lighthouses for a number of years also. I thought your block looked fine until I scrolled on down and saw it with the sail boat added! That’s why you’re the designer and I’m the sewist LOL
being in land locked Kansas lighthouses are something exotic to me.. love the block
When I was a younger, I loved boating and canoeing on local lakes and waterways. Since I no longer live near water, these are a fond memory. This block reminds me of learning to sail in small one-person sailboats on our local river.
Very nice block the sailboat really completed it and would make a great kids quilt!
Tank You!
My favorite activity on the water is cruising!
I love your blocks both ways. Thanks for the chance to win a copy. Hugs
I used to love to beachcomb, but since I now live in southern Arizona I’d love to even have some water around!
thanks
I love lighthouses too! Just walking along the shoreline is great! You nearly always see something special, it’s great exercise and ..best of all.. I come home HaPpY!
My favorite thing to do on the water is take a cruise! Congratulations on being in the magazine with your cute block.
My favorite water activity is just sitting on the beach watching the waves!
Great block. Walking along the beach is the extent of my water activities.
What a great summer time block. Thanks for sharing your creativity. My favorite water activity is sitting on the beach and listening to the waves as I read a book.
I live in an area with lots of water around– rivers, lakes, and the Gulf of Mexico– so water has always been a big part of my life— fishing, canoeing, swimming.. My favorite is any of the above– as long as it is spent with family and friends! Love this book– and would be thrilled to win a copy!!!
That is a nice block. I’m glad you had fun playing with your Graph paper. I’m thinking that’s how the quilters used to do their designs. Gotta get the magazine and hope to win it doing the blog hop! THANKS
Floating on the water!
My favorite activity on the water would be to be visiting my sister and going out on their sailboat with them…I also love lighthouses, and would love to start vacations centered around them, someday. I have managed to see lighthouses in MA, MI, MD, FL and CA! In MA, I like to look for seaglass…in FL, it is shark’s teeth…and of course, shells everywhere!
Thank you for the block and how you designed it…and a visit back to summertime! It is cold here today in GA!
Soaking, relaxing on/in the water.
Thank you for a chance to win.
My brother-in-law loves lighthouses; I’ve added this block/wallhanging to my To Do list.
My favorite activity on the water is standing on the pier, looking at the ocean.
I live on the coast and enjoy walking on the beach and sloshing through the tide! I also enjoy exploring the lighthouses along the coast. I like your block!
Sailing! I grew up alongside the Hudson River. So yes, I really, really love this block.
Such a cute block. I love to get in a boat and just ride in the water.
Your block is awesome!! I guess my favorite activity on the water is fishing
This is a delightful block. I like to body surf and laze about the beach when I ‘m near water.
What a cute block. Reminds me of Door County, Wisconsin in the summertime. Thanks for sharing.
My favorite water-based activity is playing in the surf with my 19-month old granddaughter & sitting in the warm tide pools looking for cool stuff.
Cute block! It definitely needed the boat. I think my favorite water activity is walking in the sand and enjoying the sound of waves.
Great block. Love the additions to complete the block!!
What a great looking block. My favorite thing to do on water would have to be just swimming and enjoying the water. I’ve always loved being in or near the water and would love to live next to a lake or even river again. I was raised in a house that was along the river and loved it.
My favorite on the water activity is rowing! I joined an adult Crew team a few years back, and I just love being on the water in a shell with other people, striving for the perfect synchronization and the perfect stroke! I’ll need LOTS more practice before I ever get to that point!
Used to own a canal boat and loved our time touring the canals of England
Boating….I used to water ski and miss that terribly.
I have always been afraid of the water so I haven’t spent a lot of time in it, but a few years ago I went with my Husband and one of my daughters canoeing down the Little Spokane River with a group of friends. We ran into a tree that was hanging over the water and capsized the canoe almost as soon as we got into the river. That was pretty scary but our guide helped us right the canoe and we got back in and was able to go the rest of the way without much incident. That was probably the most fun I have had my whole life I think
My favorite active is to be inside and not in the water…………grin.
I used to like to swim alot, but as I’ve gotten older I’d rather float around on a raft with a cold drink.
I really like the addition of the sailboat to your block. It definitely makes a difference.
Linda in Southern Illinois
Our dog loves water, so we’re usually throwing floaties out there so she can retrieve. It’s a great way for both the dog and the 5 year old daughter to burn off excess energy!
I like to float on the water. We live near a beautiful lake and enjoy boating and water sports.
Cute little block!! Can’t wait to get my hands on the 100 Blocks issue!! My favorite thing to do on the water is to go fishing, prowl on the bank and have a picnic!!
Floating in the pool is my favorite water activity. I get seasick doing just about anything else.
Your block is really cute! My favorite thing to do on the water is swim. We have gone on several cruises and did some snorkeling , but I prefer to just splash around and swim.
I really like the addition of the sailboat. It is a nice touch.
I just love to sit in my sand chair where the waves come in and enjoy!
Cute block! I don’t spend much time on the water but I love to float. Very relaxing.
I love the ocean and am lucky to live close enough to go anytime.
My favorite activity is kayaking along the bays.
Debbie
I love lighthouses too. My dad lived in one when he was a young man and his uncle maned a lighthouse on the Cape. My favorite water activity is just to float and relax on the water. Can’t keep it up for long, but I like it anyway. Love your block.
My favorite water activity is canoeing. Thanks for the chance to win!
I am not a huge fan of the water, but I do not mind fishing – providing that I catch something!
My favorite water activity is swimming. Love the weightless feeling, especially in the ocean.
Great block – you’re right – it makes a great mini. Thanks for the chance to win Vol 4!
My favorite water “thing” is having parties around our pool!! I also love walking near the Lakes and thinking about family! I am actually afraid of water myself.
I love swimming in the ocean. Too bad I don’t live near one or get to visit much. Thanks so much for the opportunity and I love your lighthouse block!
yes, the sailboat really makes the block. My favorite activity is in the water, I am a swimmer. I swim 3 x a week, so when I do get to go out on a boat, I like to jump into the water and take a swim.
I don’t actually go on the water. Probably last time was the ferry from Sandusky to Cedar Point maybe 30 years ago. I do like that sort of calm chugging along–very peaceful.
My husband and I have a sailboat, so your block struck a chord with me! Thanks for the chance to win volume 4!
My favortie activity on the water is boating. Your lighthouse block is wonderful. I got to see the ocean and a lighthouse for the first time a couple of years ago on a trip to Washington and Oregon. Both were beautiful.
Thanks for a chance to win.
my favorite thing to do is be out of the water standing on the shore watching and listening. scarlette
I used to sail when we lived on the East Coast, but here in CO, not so much. A swim is nice on a hot day…
My favorite activity in the water is swimming as I find it really relaxing!
Love your block! I like to watch the water. Thanks for the opportunity. Linda C
In the ocean is just bob, bob, bobin at along with the waves. In the pool it’s lap swimming!
I love the ocean. I love to swim, walk along the beach, collect shells, rocks and sea glass…I absolutely love walking along the water and getting a good whiff of salt water in the air.
Used to be a waterskier, now I love to snorkel!
Love to fish! Thanks for the chance to win.
I absolutely LOOOOOOVE waterskiing……but have to watch from the shore now after my knee replacement! It feels so free with the wind blowing through your hair and around you! These days we tend to go fishing much more and that would be a close second!
Love your lighthouse…we’d be lost without it! *wink*
sugary hugs
Wendy B :O)
I love to walk along the beach. I pick up things the waves left behind. I let the water wash over me and take all my stress away with it. And I love to sit and watch the waves.
Great block! I’ve totally been enjoying hearing the stories about how designers came up with a block design. You and all your fellow designers are truly artists. Thank you and congratulations!
back in the day, well, for thirty some years, hubby loved boating and i loved fishing, so we plied the waters of the gulf of alaska out of seward, and the southeast inside passage out of juneau, boating and fishing. happy days! bought bigger and bigger boats ’til we had one we could live on and take out whenever the mood hit and weather allowed. eleven good years on that boat!
I love to cruise around on the water and enjoy the traquilty of it.
My favorite activity would be walking along the water whether it be on the beach, at a lake or on the banks of stream. Our favorite campsite is along a river.
Water is so relaxing…I love being by the sea, river or lake. I do like your block….the boat just sets it off nicely.
Beautiful Block. Pontoon Boating!
That is too cute! Would make a great wallhanging in a larger size.
Great block! I really enjoy sailing
Guiding Light block is so in time for a project I am needing to make for a grandson. Can’t wait for the magazine. The boat completes this block. Thank you for all the hard work.
My favorite thing is to walk along the beach and wade in the water. I like the addition of the sail boat to your block.
My favorite activity on the water is to cruise. Thanks for the giveaway! I really like your block!
My favourite activity on the water – lazing in the boat while hubby putters around fishing on a warm summer day. I usually read or work on some hand sewing.
A lot of people are nuts about lighthouses (like me)! Your block is so special. In my area, we like to watch for dolphins and porpoises. Very elegant creatures.
My favorite thing on the water is…sitting on the shore, in the shade, watching the water! Nope, no “in the water” for me. lol
Oh, dear, I am not much of a water fan. But I do like standing on the shore…watching for orca whales to swim past…watching huge ships being pulled by small tugboats…watching cruise ships cruise on by…
My favorite activity on the water is Cruising! On a cruise ship! The block looks great with borders, definitely!
paddling at the beach, just dipping my toes while the boys splash me.
A sewing cruise will have to be a favorite water activity ~ also on my wish list!
Your block is wonderful.
Thanks for the chance to win extras.
Since I never learned how to swim, my favorite activity on water is probably to be in a boat on it, preferably a large one….an Alaska cruise would be nice…
my favorite thing around water is to walk the beach along the water’s edge – letting it lap over my feet…
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Nice little sailboat. Have all kinds of material in my stash with lighthouses, and ocean themes, as I was going to make a quilt with them for a friend, and this block would be a nice addition to that.
Cute block. It reminds me of trolling for salmon on Lake Michigan . My favorite thing to do on the water is bass fish. I guess I enjoy the early morning quiet. Thanks for the giveaway.
swimming
Very cool block! Congrats on being in the 100 Block issue.
I guess floating on the water- I am not much of a swimmer so the water is not my favorite place to hang out. I do love your light house block – very cute boat that you added.
Thanks for the chance to win such a nice magazine.
Regards,
Anna
I would say swimming is my favorite water activity! I love your quilt block! Thanks for a chance to win!
My favorite water activity is a hot bubble bath and a good glass of wine! oh, don’t forget the chocolate
Love your block adding the sailboat was perfect. When I was younger I would have said swimming in the ocean waves, now I would say boating as I love to watch what is going on along the river bank.
Your block looks cute
I love boating!
Thanks for the chance!
The sailboat adds so much to the block. It’s perfect for a little boy’s room!
I adore your block , love lighthouses, I live in North Carolina, and have been to the coast and seen some of the Lighthouses…..thanks for a chance to win.
Cute block!! I love to swim and float.
I’m learning the pleasures of quiet kyacking.
I love lighthouses too! Your block is very cute. Maybe I would put in a kayak….
Love the way your block turned out! I just love the creative process a project takes from beginning to end and your project was a success! Would love the chance to win a copy of the magazine!
Sweet block! I can smell the salt air!
my favorite activity on the water is just floating on an inflatable raft, relaxing! cute block!
great use of traditional blocks with the lighthouse! Would also make a great kid’s quilt!
I love lighthouse blocks. Being from a coastal state these blocks are always popular. I love sitting by the ocean, listening to the waves — so relaxing.
My favorite activity is just taking a leisurely ride in a boat and enjoying the scenery.
I just enjoy riding in the boat and enjoying the weather. I like your block. The sailboat was just what you needed.
Very cute block! And my favorite is floating on my back in the sun.
Very cute block! Definitely makes me think of a wonderful summer day.
Favorite water activity is sitting on the beach and watching others who are IN the water.
I love to go dolphin watching on the ferry boat! Your blocks are cool!
I love just sitting near the water and soaking up the peace. Have a great day!
lovely block, I would love to sew such a nice wallhanging,
thanks for the chance to win!
Fun block. I think my favorite activity on water would be a quilt cruise.
Anything that involves sun, water, and a boat are my favorite. Can’t go wrong with a cruise though!
Cute block! Think I will have to make this one for my grandson who lives near a lake. I love being near the water! Lounging on the beach and watching the grandkids having fun. Floating around on a pontoon boat is great too.
This is a cute block and would make a great wallhanging. This past summer we got to go camping by Lake Erie. It was fun wading out into the waves and we were surprised by how strong the currents were (but then, it is a GREAT lake after all!). On the same trip we also went to Niagara Falls and seeing them made us all very respectful of the power of water!! So our favorite water activity this year was standing under the Bridal Veil Falls at the Cave of the Winds!
My special joy is beach combing on St. George Island in Florida. I live in Vermont.
Love spending time with our girls in our pool!
Carolyn, I sure like your use of HSTs to create the waves. You must be the designer of many a sailboat designs that I’ve seen published in Quiltmaker. This one like the rest is really cute. Sandi
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