Sunday, August 30, 2015

Welcome to the Fabri-Quilt New Block Blog Hop 2015


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68 comments:

  1. I remember kite flying as a kid. Thanks for the pattern.

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  2. What a wonderful story that goes with the inspiration for your block. It's a very pretty block. I like the birds and the strings.

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  3. You created a very lovely block and I love the quilted details on the kites and the clouds. I really enjoyed reading about your memories of kite flying and what it means to you. I think that makes the block even more special. Thanks for sharing.

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  4. I love that there is such a variety of techniques in this hop. What a wonderful block ilt for a child's quilt.

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  5. What a wonderful way to preserve your childhood memories. And I really love that you have photographs of your kit flying, too. The block is so sweet, and great tip to trace the cloud in reverse! :)

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    1. Thanks, Yvonne. You're a wonderful person. Thanks for all you and the other hosts do for us.

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  6. This is a really beautiful and creative block. Thanks for the pattern.

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    1. You're welcome, Kelly and thanks for your kind words.

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  7. Awesome! I will be fun trying this block. Thank you for sharing.

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  8. Oh how cute!! I love appliqué and this is just too cute! Great job!

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  9. This block is so cute! And you used all the colors together beautifully.

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  10. I really enjoyed reading your post and adore the block you created! Thank you for sharing and have a wonderful creative day!

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  11. What a fun block. Thanks for sharing.
    Sandra

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  12. I love your block, and the story behind it! The stitching around the applique shapes really brought it to life.

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  13. The applique block is great and makes me think of a real summer's day. I am terrible when it comes to flying a kite but love to watch others, I enjoyed your story

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  14. Such a wonderful block!!! It reminds me of when we lived in Guam when I was a young girl and I would fly kites on the beach with my Dad!!! I like that paper you used as well!

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    1. Thanks, I'm happy to hear that you have such great memory as well.

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  15. I still love to fly kites. I love how this comes from a childhood memory. Cute

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  16. Oh, this is such a fun applique pattern. Great job! I love the story behind it also! That block looks great!

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  17. What a Marvelous block!!!!
    I adore kite flying, it was a huge part of my childhood :) I need to make one and get on out there!
    Again, such a stunning block!!!
    XX!
    Lori

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    1. Thanks, Lori. I'm so happy to know that you have such fond memories as well.

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  18. I love this! Perfect summery block for these summer colours.

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  19. I agree that this would be perfect in a sampler quilt for a baby shower. I'm pinning this and keeping it in mind for that special little one to come ;)

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  20. What a touching post. Great block with a sweet backstory!

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  21. This is such a great block to include for a kid charity quilt.

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  22. I never had much luck flying kites! You made me want to try again! Love your block and story!

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    1. Please do try again, Jayne. It's really fun. Thanks for your commend!

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  23. Fly, fly away! This a fun block. Now the memories continue in your beautiful block

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    1. Thanks, Dena. That would be a good name for this block, you think?

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  24. This is such a great summer-type block! And it looks like it's the first appliquéd one that anyone has posted. Great job!

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    1. Thank you so much, Diana. I was nervous at first when I saw everyone's block. So much different than mine. But I think this is the beauty of this group, so much talents.

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  25. Of course! Kites! Loved them as a kid, even as an adult!

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  26. I love the inspiration- very cute block!

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  27. Very neat block Margo. Thank you for the great tutorial.

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  28. Oh this one is SPECIAL. I love it. thank you so much. crystalbluern at onlineok dot com

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  29. What a lovely and meaningful appliqué block, I really enjoyed the story behind it too. Thanks so much for sharing it with us! I kind-of want to go and fly a kite now too!

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  30. Thanks, Stephanie, for stopping by.

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  31. What a lovely memory to create in this great quilt block. I just love the color combo and your square. Thanks for sharing.

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  32. Thanks for sharing your pretty block and the memories that inspired it.

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  33. So creative, and easy for someone to personalize, too, if they wanted. Your story behind the block added the last dimension, and tied it all together for me. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. Personalize-that's a great idea. I didn't think of that. Thanks, Julie, for stopping by.

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