Can you believe we’re at Volume 5 of Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks? That means we’ve published 500 blocks in these special issues since 2009—wow! From wondering “what if . . .”, 100 Blocks has grown beyond anything we imagined three years ago.
With 500 different blocks, that also means there are 500 different names for those blocks. When the designers submit their blocks, we ask for name suggestions. Sometimes we have to change their suggestion because it’s already been used. Sometimes we have to make up words to find one that works, like Facet-nating. Sometimes we’re as delighted by a designer’s block name as we are by the block (ok, we’re funny that way about words, but we are editors!)
Through the years the designers continue to get more clever and more creative with the blocks they submit to Quiltmaker. I just want to give a big shout out to everyone who has participated in 100 Blocks: these issues get better and better because of you—thanks for sharing your talent with us!
So let me tell you about my block in this issue. I saw two lines of fabric from Quilting Treasures that just called out to me. I love dots . . . I love florals . . . I love lime green and look how well they play together:
Contempo Dots by Quilting Treasures
Fantasia by Quilting Treasures
I knew I couldn’t use all of these prints in one 12″ block, so I started by designing a two block quilt, where the blocks would create secondary designs. I picked one of the blocks and began auditioning fabric for it. Here’s the block with just a rough idea of colors.
As I got ready to audition fabric, I looked at the overall shapes in the block at their finished sizes—I wanted to extend the green segments into adjoining blocks as triangles, so I now looked at the block as triangles in 3 sizes, a big square in the center and some strips at the outside edges.
I cut enough shapes at the finished sizes to audition the fabric without cutting each patch to its exact size. Where there are small black triangles (4) and medium gray triangles (2) in the drawing above, I cut triangles to fit the gray spaces (2), knowing I could cover them when I was trying them in the smaller black spaces (4).
There are several key elements to successful fabric placement in a quilt.
One is value—the lightness or darkness of a fabric. The value of a fabric is relative to what’s around it: a dark fabric can make one fabric light or a medium fabric can make the same fabric look medium. The bold, graphic design of these fabrics was calling for high value contrast. Because of the blacks, whites and bright greens, it was pretty easy to get good value contrast from these fabrics. (Other times you may want low contrast, it all depends on the outcome you’re looking for.)
Another key element is scale—the size of the designs in the fabric. These fabrics have a large range in scale from tiny dots to big dots. I wanted variety in the scale to create a different kind of contrast in addition to value contrast.
Let me show you some of the options I looked at. Each photo shows one fabric change at a time. It helps to take pictures as you go through this process so you can refer back to a fabric arrangement that you liked.
there's a lot not working well here: the scale is about the same in positions 1, 2, 3 and 4 . . . position 4 doesn't work at all, the design is cut up too much to be seen
new fabric in position 4 is better . . . the light print in position 2 almost disappears
new fabric in position 2--but there's still a scale problem with the flowers and dots being almost the same size in the fabrics in positions 1, 2 and 3
new fabric in position 3 is working better--stronger value contrast between it and positions 4 and 5 . . . it's a tone-on-tone so it gives your eyes a place to rest among the variety of prints . . . let's see what I can do now about positions 1 and 2
this is starting to work: positions 1 and 3 work well together . . . now what to do about position 2?
small dark dots at position 2 contrast well with large light print at position 1 AND with the green tone-on-tone at position 3 . . . now positions 2 and 4 contrast in value, but are the same prints so there's little scale contrast there
larger dark dots at position 4 AND the lighter small dots at position 5 . . . I like how this looks with strong contrast in value and scale throughout the block!
now why did I cut the green patches as triangles? I want to see how they play against a border and into adjoining blocks or sashes . . . you can start to see it here, but the rest of this design is for another time.
All of that is what took me to my final block:
Facet-nating. Block #428., Designed by June Dudley. Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks Volume 5.
Facet-nating block repeated in a 5x5 setting
Now for a totally different look, here’s another line of fabric that I really like and think would play well into this design:
Reflections by Gudrun Erla for Red Rooster Fabric
I’ll take you on another auditioning process, but this time let you study the pictures to decide what you like and don’t like. In this set of auditions the left and right side of each photo is different.
option A: left - option B: right
option C: left - option D: right
Tell me which teal option you like best and please feel free to use made-up words 
. . . I’ll pick a winner from the comments left by 12 midnight MST on Sunday 5/6 for a copy of 100 Blocks Volume 5 and prizes from today’s sponsors Quilting Treasures and Red Rooster Fabrics.
And the teal-errific winner is: #33 michele. Congratulations!
Update 5/7/12: The beauty of the second exercise is that there’s no right or wrong answer. It all depends on which choice speaks to you–some like more yellow, others like less yellow. And there are still many more lovely combinations possible just with that fabric. That’s one reason I’ll take photos of this process so I can review the options. Sometimes it helps to take a bunch of pictures and then review them at another time with fresh eyes.
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Did you know that we’ll be giving away ALL of the blocks made (and usually signed) by the designers? 25 people will each win a set of 4 randomly selected blocks. The contest opens 5/10/12 at quiltmaker.com and runs through 7/6/12.
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I love option B: right. Very lovely block!
But very hard to choose, all look really great. Probably the block made scrappy would make me happy.
I like options A and C!
I’d choose colour arrangement D!
I like C! Judith, Texas
I love the option D!
I like B or C, but definitely C the bestest! I like the yellow and teal color way!
Thanks for so much fun and do many chances to win!
Option B is my favorite. This is a fun block to play with fabrics.
Another vote for B
I like option C, although I think I would switch the middle fabric with option A. The gray reminds me of a thunderstorm in the summer (blue and yellow fabric). Thanks so much for the chance to win
Option D definitely… it reminds me of the setting where Tiffany dances with the Wintersmith in Terry Pratchett’s book of the same name… so as a name I would suggest ‘Dance with Winter’
I like option D. Loved seeing how you auditioned the fabric to choose what to use–thanks for sharing!
I like B -the pale grey in the background works with the darker greys in the center. I like the darker teal around the edge – it works witht he blues in the centers as well. I’m not really that keen on the yellow print.
I’d like to try it with the same centre square, then the blue spot, then the dark grey swirl, then the grey spot then the blue cross hatch.
B right
I love option C and D.
I choose Option D! Thanks for sharing the process!
I like option D. And you have great taste in fabric!
Option C is definitely the one I like best. Thanks for a fascinating show about your fabric decisions.
Option C is the one that appeals to me although you can’t really lose on any of them. Joanne
I really like the Blues and Yellows. I have very “country” tastes. It’s beautiful
I like option D the best. Thanks for sharing the process. It isn’t easy getting the fabric just right.
I like option C, but they are all neat.
Carol L
Option C…love the yellow placement in this one:) Really like the color combo you ended up with the green and black one…what a lot of work!
I say option D. I really love the lime block. lime is one of my favorite colors also.
Option A is my favorite. Thankyou for sharing all your creative ideas.
Okay, I’ve been sitting here with my coffee putting my hand back and forth on the screen for 5 minutes. I like Option A best. I don’t really care for the golden color in option C. I do, however, like B and D. Thanks for the morning fun!
So hard to pick only one! But I think D is my favorite. Those fabrics are gorgeous, and I love the way it “layers”….just charming.
Thank you, June, for a fabulous demonstration on value, texture and color! My favorite Tealicious option is D, the one on the right. Have a wonderful weekend!
I’m not a huge fan of yellow, but I do like C – I think the yellow would make that block sing. I really like that you showed how you did the color/fabric choices. I find that to be the hardest part of quiltmaking and envy people who have no problem with it. A large part of my stash if from “oh my heavens, what was I thinking!” choices!
It is hard to decide but I’m going with option B. I think all of them would make a stunning block.
I really like option D, I like the little peek of almost orange peeking, it adds just the right amount of contrast. Thanks.
Options C.
Thanks for the chance to win.
I like them all, but if I had to choose one it would be B
Thanks for the great block AND for sharing your design process
I like Option C the best. Great way to show choices in creating a quilt.
I love option D. I think it is so striking and just makes the focus fabric in the middle really shine.
Very interesting to see how you auditioned your fabrics. Thanks for taking the time to do that. I like option D best.
I like option B the best. I like the way the teal stands out against the grey.
They both great but I love the green a little bit more!
I like option C with the dark blue line. It makes me feel calmalicious
Thanks for another giveaway. Eventhough I never win. I love the chance and figure one of these days it will be my turn. I’m patient!
I like option A best – it would make a bright & happy quilt. But I also like the combination A/B, where one side of the block is the reverse of the other – it would make an interesting quilt. Thanks for the chance to win.
Option B – more contrast. Ohh, that lime and black, yummmmm.
I like Option D. Thought I would like the ones with yellow, but when I looked at each half separately, I kept coming back to the one with just the teal. Could be because it made the great center fabric stand out more.
I love option D. It has beautiful cool colors and seems very calming to me.
I’m Facet-nated by Option C as it was a great deal of quiltability!
I Love your Lime Green Fabrics and the Right Version of the Block Design! Thanks for a chance to Win this Wonderful Magazine Issue!
Option D is D-aring, D-arling, D-elightful, D-istinguished, D-own Right AWESOME!!!!
I vote option b. Interesting and hard decision though.
I like C for me! thanks! great block and cool fabrics!
I think D is the best!
I like option A
I liked option C. Hugs Jofrid
Option B is great. Okay, they all are, but I like option B the most.
Thanks for the tutorial. I like B in Blue best.
I like option C it’s splendiferous!
Option D is my favorite. I enjoyed seeing how you auditioned the different fabrics! Thanks for the chance to win!
I like option D. Thanks for sharing your process.
I like option “B” right , and really enjoyed how you choose fabrics for your fun block, it is amazing how different it looks by changing around the fabrics . Thanks for the chance .
I like option C. What a tease you are!! Those lime greens and the teals are so beautiful. Making me want to go shop right now!!
I love option D. But it might be fun to see how many combos you can make and use them all in a quilt. The more variations the better for me.
Love seeing all the blocks.
Judy
RE: Judy—watch for this fabric in a different design in our July/Aug issue with lots of fabric variations. I think you’ll like it. June
I think option A and B combined together gives a great many possibilites for a secondary pattern in a on point layout
I really like option D. I think all the extra tealiness attracts my eye!
I like option D – it gives a visual depth as the colors progress from one to the other.
Option A-its amazing
Count me in with the “D” peeps please. The blueness of it appeals to me
Auditioning fabric – never heard it that way, lol. I LOVE the green!! Very fun pattern, and peek into your mind.
Love them all. Since I have to pick, I’ll go with C.
Option D works best for me. Interesting way to play with fabric.
I like Option B because it is Teal-riffic!!!! I love rich colors, so I like the bluesy nature of the block, but the strong yellow triangles give it the zing that takes it over the top! Thanks for the chance to win!
I’m amending my comment 67. It’s tealiscious.
Option B is my favorite. But, it doesn’t matter because it’s what you like that matters most!
I like view B the best.
Option B is my choice. Congrats on having your block in the magazine – I love it!! Thanks for the chance to win! blaukat@hickorytech.net
I like D – it’s tealerrific!
Option C for me. Gorgeous fabrics and your block is wonderful.
I like option D. It is tealiscious
My favorite is D.
Option D is my favorite. love the block
I like option B the best, but the black, green and white are the bomb!
I like Option C the best. Teal is just about my favorite color.
Option C. Your are right, lots of possibilities with this block. Thank you for a chance to win a copy of the magazine.
Like option B best. Lime is sosummery.
Option B or Option D, squares floating over squares. So, is that Squares in 5D? I kept waiting for a splash of sassy pink in the B&W w/lime. I used those colors in my Back to School project last fall.
It is so funny the comments are all over the board, I pick D. That is the combination I would use, maybe that is why I didn’t send a block. Maybe next year I will try.
I like Option C in the teal blocks the best – it’s simply Tealerific !! Thanks for the chance to win !
I like option B the best although it is difficult to see for sure with my monitor. I’ve loved the educational aspect or the blog hop and this is a great lesson to play with. Thanks so much.
I like option D..I think I can see the design better..more contrast and balance in the fabric colors. I do like the gold/ello, but find a little goes a long wa/ in a quilt. I am in love with the green grouping of fabric that was shown..here’s hoping!
Option B for me.
I love the name of your block. Good choice. New word. Love it. All of these designers have shared all of their creative talent with us. I have enjoyed all of the different blocks and all the different settings and layaways shown. It is a lot of hard work and has been greatly acknowledged and appreciated. The teal option that says pick me is D. I just went with the flow. Thank you for giving us all a chance to win such a fantastic magazine that will be treasured forever.
Sandi T.
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Such a hard choice, but I’m going with option C.
I like Option C best! The contrast between the fabrics really makes it pop!
I like option D the best. I like how you described and showed how you decide on your fabric choices. Thanks for the chance to win.
Good lesson in how to audition fabrics. I needed that since I have problems with that at times. Thanks
I vote for option B. Beautiful block! I can’t wait to get my hands on a copy of Volume 5!! Thanks for a wonderful magazine!!
Wow! thanks for showing us the process! That’s really cool to see! I like option C! Thank you Quiltmaker for putting together an awesome magazine and fantastic blog hop. I’ve really enjoyed it and it’s been very inspiring! I can’t wait to get a copy!!
Wow–tough choice. I keep going back and forth between B & C….maybe I’d make both those options and alternate the blocks.
I like option D best, but I’m not a huge fan of yellow, so my opinion is probably based on that.
C for ME!
I love all the blocks I’ve seen from Vol 5–hope I win a copy!!
I like option C left. BUT I really like the Lime green and black finished quilt
I’d go with option B, for myself….love the way each fabric is highlighted against the surrounding ones. Pretty, pretty design, too!
D is delightful!!! Fun going through the process -I usually don’t get down to that level of detail but I probably should…
I like option D. Very “teal-y”! And thanks so much for the tutorial. I always eat those up!
I like Option C of the teal colors – so pretty! I luv polka dots too! Hope tp win!
Option D is the one I like best, although I’d like to see what the center would look like with the large scale yellow print in the middle. The fabric in the center (Position 1) of all Options doesn’t work well for me. What doesn’t work for me is the design, love the colors used…think its the circular shape that has me bothered. This was a fun lesson. I don’t usually cut into my fabrics until I’m ready to make my project. Perhaps I should be purchasing a little extra, because as you’ve pointed out there’s good reason! Thanks for bringing us each and every volume of 100 Blocks! Sandi
I like option C..I tend to lean towards bright colors.
I like Option D. The little yellow triangles really pop, but they don’t overwhelm the block. I think that I would fussy cut the middle diamond so that the yellow flowers are more toward the center, so that they don’t get lost in the seam allowance. That would give some cohesiveness so that the yellow triangles aren’t off by themselves.
A quick shout out to Judith in Texas! I’ve seen you on the tour this AM in several places. I also like option c best. I like the contrast in that one.
RA in TX
I like option B the best. Great block!
I like option D the best … I’m a bluesy kind of gal! I appreciated the insight into the fabric selection for the block. And thanks for the head’s up on the giveaway starting May 10, too!!
I prefer option B though they are all good.
facet-nating! wow is all I can say!
Option P sTEALs my vote!
I like option D.
I like option B, the yellow against the blue is a beautiful combination.
Debbie
I like the right hand side. Thank you
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I like option D best. Thanks for the lesson in selecting fabric. I am new at quilting and this was very helpful.
I like your block. I think I like option D on the teal fabric, but I am partial to blues. Congrats on being a block contributor. Thanks for the giveaway.
I like A the best, maybe because it has more yellow than the others.
I like option B the best!
Karen in Breezy Point
I like option c best. What a great block. Thanks for taking us through the auditioning process. It helps to see how others figure out what fabrics to use and where.
I like option B – great contrast.
I like option C:left.
D is the best in my opinion. Just enough contrast, subtle contrast, and not too much bright yellow.
Option C pops the most for me.
Love the colors! D would be my first choice, but I also like B.
I like option D. I gravitate toward blues.
Option C is my fave. I like how the dark teal frames all the color, and the contrast of it with the white.
I like option D as it is cool and refreshing looking. Soothing might be a better word and I like soothing quilts. Thank you for the tutorial on how to audition fabrics. So many quilters have EQ and can do this, but this is a great help for those of us who do not have EQ and have trouble placing fabrics in the best possible positions. It also gives a chance for me to move fabric around to see what one would look like in another position. Would there be a chance this could be put into Quiltmaker or somewhere on the web site so as to be available when I forget how to do it again?
Option D
Option A is too much yellow.
Option B is ok but doesn’t dance.
Option C is my favorite.
Option D is quiet.
I guess it depends what you are going to use it for?
I like B as well. Sometimes so many options make me crazy, I get bogged down in the possiblities. Thanks for the chance!
Option D clicks for me but then I’ve been accused loving pastels!
I like option “B” best.
Option B for me, with Option C running a close second
PS – I liked the feeling of participating in your auditioning process!
Thanks for the chance to win the new book as I love quilt books!
Wow! You are a patient and creative person. That block is very cool!
I think I like B with C a close second.
I like option C best and would call it, Ocean Waves Hello at High Noon
so interesting to see your careful process – and great outcome!
option D right
I like Option A – reminds me of Sea Glass! It was fun to see your design process – no wonder the block looks so good!!
I like option C. Thanks for showing the different ways it can look.
Very pretty — I like B or C
Option B is my favorite. I love how the center block practicall melts into the dark triangle, and the yellow makes it stand out. Thank you for sharing the design process. I don’t think non-designers can really appreciate all it takes to come up with a winning block. Your comments about value and scale are serious considerations when using multiple fabrics in one block.
I like option A because the blue and yellow get stronger as they reach out.
Definitely Option A-left! Love the contrast in the light and dark colors!!
Great block, great fabrics! If I had to vote it would be for Option B. Thanks very much for the chance to win.
Judy W
Option D is my favorite!
I like option D the best.
I loved the tutorial and I would choose Option D.
Option D is the one for me! It is perky and bright, both things I aspire to be.
C.
I think the blue/yellow works better for me. But if I was making a baby quilt, I’d go for the green.
Option B is my favorite. I prefer the pale lemon yellow to the gold, and I think the arrangement of the yellow in the blues in (B) really highlights it. p.s. Love your block!
I like option D the best. It really shows the different fabrics the best
Option D is my favorite. Thanks so much for the chance to win.
I like c
I like options A, C and D.
But this is going to sound weird: I also like option C/D just like it is with the different mixed fabrics on each side but I would replace the dark blue inner most triangle in D with another yellow print. This way you have scrappy blue outer borders and scrappy inner yellow borders surrounding the floral center. Crazy I know, but I do like the “bento box” look of it!
Oddly enough, I like the lime green with black and white block. I say that because I’m generally a traditional type person, but I really like the modern feel of this block.
I like both C and D , I like the framing that the dark strip provides of option C but Ink that option D provides a pleasing blend of colors and strength on the outside with the darker strip…option D it is!
My favorite is option B. I like the values presented. It’s not a real high contrast, but enough to be dark vs light, but presented softly. I love the blue tones with just a smudge of yellow. It’s just enough to be pleasant to view for me. This combination feels safe and comforting. For these particular fabrics I don’t want an edgy look that takes a chance. I want stability with harmony.
I like option D…the colors look so balanced and soothing.
And I’d love to win a copy of this book (and any other goodies that you are giving away)!
Love the fabrics! Prefer Option D – the stronger contrast shows the fabrics better.
Like both B and C
Option B for me!! Thanks for the chance to win a copy…
My favorite is Option D. It just looks balanced to me. Thanks for he chance to win a copy of the magazine. Thank you also for this wonderful blog hope. I’ve enjoyed it immensely.
I’d have to say option D. Thanks for a chance to win.
I think option b but like them all… thanks…
I like option C – it has that “pop appeal”. After all of these daily block teasers I am “sew ready” to get the latest copy of Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks!!! Thanks for this wonderful week of fun!!
I like option D. But it was hard to choose only one. Thanks for all the options.
They are all beautiful but my favorite is Option C. Thanks so much for explaining your process in picking colors and patterns that was very educational for me.
I really think Option D is the best choice; or at least my favorite of those 4.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE your block!!!!! I really love the lime green and black. I never would choose that bright color but, now that I have seen it I already know I’m going to need to get some of that green to use very soon. Great info on how you created the block and all the things you went through to end up with that exact block. Thank you for all the steps you went through and how/why they worked or didn’t.
I like option C! Very nice block. I like how the pattern forms in the quilt.
I love option B
Option D is the one I like best! It was hard to choose, though. They all are great!
I love option D-right the best. I love the way the centre block appears to be floating above the light blue fabric. Seems to give it more dimension….Would love to see a complete top made with this!
This block is simply smashing! I love it. I would like to win it or any others from the magazine.
D is Tea-lish
Great block; option D; thanks for chance to win!
I have a hard time visualizing the block with 2 different sides, but I think I like D the best. Thanks for the giveaway and the whole blog tour. It’s a lot of fun.
as a new beginning quilter at age 60 this would be an awesome resource:)
I would scrap all the blue and yellow combinations and start over. Nothing there is whacking my pinata! LOL!
I loved the lime green and black combos.
May the 4th be with you!
inspiration…… to see all the different looks
Liked option D!
Option D. They float and appear to be a block in a block instead of 1.
I like option D best! I like the dark blue & aquaey blues in that block better and they pop better!
I love your limey green block too! Thanks for a chance to win!
Option D calls to me because of the contrast and the fab colors—-Sue
I definitely like option C the best. The stronger gold in position 2 offers a better contrast, and having the dark teal on the outside pulls the teal elements of the two fabrics in positions 1 & 3 and this really “wraps the block up”. ps I really enjoyed seeing how you audition fabrics and see how much I have yet to learn.
I really like option D. The colors play nicely together, and the darker pointing to the lighter border gives great movement. It’s interesting to see your process, too. I usually play on EQ7, and seldom cut up fabric as a test. I can see the value of a real test!
Optuon D for me.
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Love your block! I like option B the best.
I prefer the blue and yellow combo – but I’m stumped on a name – the colors make me think of the sea shore or a beach – but the garden and the beach aren’t coming together for me. As to the black and gree – how about Graphic Limes? Obvioiusly naming things is not my strength!
So sad this is the last blog to read!! I can’t wait until next year!!
I like option a. It appears to be more colorful.
I like option C.
Definitely Option C b/c the darker outside ‘sqaure’ grounds the block and makes it balanced. Very cool seeing the process you call auditioning. Very useful. Thanks for the chance ot win!
Thanks for sharing the color and value information. I’m loving option D and I’d call it Blue Moon.
Thank you for a great giveaway and a chance to win.
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Option B is what I pick. Thanks for the giveaway.
I like option C. I thought the first combo was good, but the yellows too close. Fading together. Thanks for the opportunity to win the magazine!
I like Option D–I think! It was hard to choose.
I like option B the best. The pale yellow with the teal is a really nice look. Thanks for the detailed look at your process for choosing fabrics….a good lesson in value and scale. And, thanks for your giveaway.
Option D is my fav. The colors complement each other so well and give each square definition.
I can’t put my finger on it, but I choose Option B – it’s the only one that stood out for me…
I like the colors in option C. I like the burnt orange, it makes the colors pop. Option B is my 2nd choice. Teal is one of my favorite colors, in fact I am wearing teal right now.
Again, you have come up with a great block. Option D is my favorite, because the dark teal next to the center square really make the pattern “pop” for me.
I like Option 3 because it has better contrast.
thanks!
I like option C best, D second choice.
I like option C best – it has contrasts without being garish.
Thanks for the chance at the giveaway!
Thanks for the lesson on auditioning fabrics. I think I like option C
I like D put maybe audition c2 in d4 place, so many possibilities. Hope hope hope.
Option d is my choice. Enjoyed your process!
I like option A best, though at first glance, I actually like A and B together. Why not have the block go both ways??
Of all of the square I like option C the best but I would take the dark yellow triangle and replace it with the yellow floral triangles sitting of to the right of D. The dark yellow seems too strong and I think the blue in the yellow floral would give the punch needed without over powering the rest of the block.
I don’t know how to choose. I luv them all! I suppose that can be a good thing.
Option C is a very lovely combo, thanks so much, love the quilt Maker 100 blocks, so many delightful pattern to sew.
I like D….they’re all quite lovely. Love the teal.
I like option D best.
I am facet-nated with version B. The teal-licious fabrics have a very pleasing contrastation going on. The lime-black-white versions are splendous!
I like D best. As a new quilter I found this very interesting
Love your block. You sure made the decision difficult!! I actually LOVE all the colour options, but since I can only pick one, I choose “C”.
Option B is my favorite…..I just like it the best…no trying to figure out why, it just is my fav!! Thanks for the great giveaways….We always love to be a winner
Vickie
I like Option B best; though both are nice. You are such a sewfully creative person!
I like Option A best. When thinking about scale and value I think Option A has the best contrasting values and variety of scale. Thanks for making this fun blog hop possible!
I left a comment earlier but forgot to say Option B.
Auditioning is always soo much fun. I like B the best, though I would try the light blue in C & D in the tiny HST, that fabric just screams “Pick Me!!”
Ya’ll made this blog hop fun, Thanks
I like option D, it feels right to me.
Love option B
My preference is Option B because I think that the contrast-i-ness of the fabrics is most pleasing in that option.
I like option C best it makes me think of the flowering golden sea! Thanks for all the color option in fabric choices.
I love option D, but then I love blues – I find them very soothing and pleasing to the eye and the soul.
i much prefer option D! superlicious! i admire all the blockmakers for the 100 blocks magazine … there are a jillion blocks out there and you all come up with new and exciting blocks. we do appreciate your creativity!
Love option D…but all are pretty! Great block pattern!
I love the lime-o-licious colors of option 1!
Option c does it for me! awolk at rogers dot com
I would choose Option B, which reminds me of Dana Point Harbor in Southern California. Bright and breezy.
I would pick option D. It is the one that was most pleasing to my eyes.
I like Option B best. I was intrigued to note that when I covered up the left or right side the piece I could see looked so much different than when I looked at the two options together.
Option D!
I love blocks A & C!!
I like option D!
mi piace il blocco e preferisco il B. spero di vincere, se così non sarà acquisterò il vol.5.
grazie franca
I like both options A and C, but because of the colors. Options B and D look too cold to me. Options A and C have that lovely yellow warmth that counters the hard square edges of the designs.
That’s a great block pattern!
Tough decision, but IMHO, Option B has it all over the other! Great fabrics and nice contrast.
With such tealalating choices, it can be hard to choose just one, but I believe D wins out over the the colors.
I like C the best, but they all look so great id say make a quilt with all of them!! And there is no word like supercalifragilisticexpialidocious (i think i spelled it right)!
Option B! A and C are not nice looking at all. Option D is very nice, but with B the yellow and blue flowers ties in just nice.
I squinted at them and Option D was the only one in which the teals/patterns/values contrasted well. “Teal Reveries” for a title???
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I love, love the lime green final block you showed as I am a lime green fan. As for the other blocks after some looking and relooking I like Option C the best.
Oh boy, it’s hard to choose….they’re all fantastic but when it comes right down to it, I would chose “C”. Thanks for the chance at the give-away.
I would like either c or d
I love watching your design process and I love the resulting block. Very clever.
thanks for the chance to maybe win one of these magazines. I have all of the other four. I hope I can win one.
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Oh-I like all of them. If I have to pick, I guess option c.
You have quite a following!!! I really like dots too and seem to have quite a collection. I like the lime green and black but like the C left. Thanks for all your updates regarding your new books!!!!
I like option B the best. Thanks for a chance.
I like them C D combo the best. The blocks would sing teally in a quilt.
I really like Option C. The darker golden fabric allows the flowers in the inner print to fanzwangle!
Option D I think that the blue fabric provides texture and sets the block off.
I prefer the tripendicular Option D. The softness of the light teal diamond is offset by the yellow accents and mid teal blue corners which to me is a fantabulously pleasing arrangement. I love it! Fabrigorgeous Red Rooster auditioning, June! You get my vote for most creative post of the entire 100 Blocks Blog Hop. It’s quiltilicious!
Option C. Thank you for showing your selection process for your block
I like the dark teal, and also the solid (almost solid?) golden yellow. They provide a nice crisp contrast with the lighter print blocks.
I like option C the best, but each one has merit.
I like option D
I have yo go with B. I really liked seeing the audition process.
What a versatile block and maybe leaving the middle a plain fabric would be a good place for quilting….I really like this block.
after ponderin’ for about 10 minutes… i’m torn between option C ‘n D.. if i only have 1 choice 2make,then i think i’m likin’ choice D. thnx 4 tha fun,’n good luck 2 all who enter. P.S. lime green if my favorite color ‘n i like tha way it looks with black. jus sayin’!!:0) peace
I like option B. Thanks for the chance to win!
gina in missouri
I like b.
I like them all, but option B is my favorite.
My favorite is option D. I really like the teal as the outer border. It sets off the other colors.
I LOVE option D. For me, A and B are just too busy. C just kind of “lays there”. D has “movement” and the colors flow so nicely. I enjoyed seeing your process for fabric placement, I had not thought of doing that. I tend to color on paper which doesn’t really have the same effect as the actual fabric. Hmmmm, I may have to start buying a little extra fabric so I can audition them. Thanks for the giveaway! Good luck, Everyone!!
The first set of fabrics are my favorite. I LOVE the squiggly lime green next to the polka dot black and white – great way they play off each other.
Option B!
Opton B on the right. The contrast is better.
C is my favorite. They all look great!
It must be “D” ….I love this block and the tutorial you gave us. Thank you for both.
Love yellow! Option A for sure
option C!!! i love the lime green by the way,,,,
thank you
Thank you for the tutorial on color, texture and value. I like option D the best.
I love seeing your design process. I really like C.
I choose option D…love the colors combination.
Thank you for demonstrating the color/texture/value impact on a block. So many patterns published lately seem to throw all the prints from a design line into their blocks without making it look balanced. My body feels tense just looking at their cluttered design, then I relax when I see your final view. Option D appears to be the best combo to me.
Option d for sure! Love the block design.
I like all the options but D is my favorite – love your color combos. Thanks for the chance to win Vol. 5
What a great way to see the impact of different color arrangements. I like something about each combination and was wavering but I’ll go with C as my final answer. Thanks for the inspiration.
My votes goes to C,D.Great block!
I love option A. I just love yellow and blue. Thanks for the chance to win a copy of the magazine.
I like option C the best.
After many going up/down and left/right, my eye kept returning to “C”. So, I vote for “C”
Thanks for the super information!
A is Adorable, B is Blooming, C is Classic and D is Delightful. These four blocks are all lovely. I am partial to C. Oh wait ! I also like B,D&A. O.K. my mind is made up, I will select C. Thank-You.
I like option C because I like the way the colors standout but still blend together. I especially like your audition process and can’t wait to try it.
I like block A. I think the contrast is better, and I really like those fabric choices. Thank you for the fun blog spot hunt.
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Do you have Farbic requirements to make a quilt with your choice of fabric in the black and green and white 5X5 block quilt?