I have some magazine news to share!
Some months ago I was asked my Quiltmaker magazine to submit a block for Volume 4 of the very popluar 100 Block's magazine issue. The good news is the magazine is about to arrive in stores and I can finally show you my submission.
I have a pin to prove it, and it's huge I tell you.
Both the pin, and the magazine.
Here I am, day one of Quilt Market seeing the magazine for the first time - awesome fun.
I guess I don't have to explain that at the time I was working on the block my head was filled with all things Woodland-ish. In fact, I was feeling like doing a Rainbow Happy Dance - it is no surprise to me that is what appeared on the paper when I began sketching.
This is what I mean.
Yes, they are dancing shrooms - with sweet little faces to make you smile.
You will also find a family of little birds taking a rest on the rainbow.
There is nothing better than a happy dance, except sharing it with friends.
Each block in the issue (all 100 of them) are 12" square and comes complete with stitching, piecing and/or technique instructions. It's crammed full of inspiration, a must have.
Be sure to pop over the the Quiltmaker site and follow the 100 Block's blog hop, each day a new list of designers featured in the issue will show their block and give you a little insight into the inspiration behind the design. The best part is each day there are prizes to be won from the Quiltmaker - Quilty Pleasures site and fun to be had for us all.
Sooo....If you would like to win a copy right here at Cinderberry Stitches, be sure to leave a comment below. You have until November 11 when I will randomly pick one name and the lovely team at Quiltmaker magazine will post a copy of the issue your way - yay!
If you would like to make my block Rainbow Happy Dance, be sure to buy Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks, Winter 2011 / Volume 4 online or in your local store....did I mention it's a collectors edition?
Happy dance indeed!
Till then,
Natalie x
CUTE CUTE CUTE :D
Posted by: Peach Rainbow | November 12, 2011 at 06:41 PM
I would love a copy of the 100 blocks magazine! It looks amazing! Congrats on having your block in it!
Posted by: Skye | November 12, 2011 at 10:02 AM
Wonderful projects you have created!
Posted by: Kathy m. Boice | November 12, 2011 at 05:55 AM
Congratulations Natalie! I love your Rainbow Happy Dance! It brings a smile to my face! Thanks!
Posted by: cherie | November 12, 2011 at 01:06 AM
I love the expressions on the faces! Great Block! Congrats on being included in the issue.
Posted by: Nancy Sue | November 11, 2011 at 04:23 PM
Congratulations Natalie,the magazine looks lovely and your block so cheerful :) Barb.
Posted by: Barb | November 11, 2011 at 04:10 PM
How wonderful that your cute block is in the new volume!! I have the first 3 and will, of course, be purchasing the 4th one!! I am so happy to see your work in it--surely it is one of the sweetest blocks included!!! Congrats!!!
michelle
Posted by: michelle | November 11, 2011 at 01:39 PM
Congratulations on being published!! Cheers for you.
Love the shrooms!
Posted by: Shelley Hamel | November 11, 2011 at 09:01 AM
What a cute block! Congrats for getting published in the magazine! :)
Posted by: Carla G | November 11, 2011 at 05:51 AM
You have managed to combine my two favorite things to do in one block!! Quilting and redwork!! How on earth did you know??? What a happy block! Can't wait to get my hands on this issue so I can sewing!!
Posted by: Mary Jo | November 11, 2011 at 03:38 AM
Your block is just wonderful!
Posted by: Jo | November 11, 2011 at 02:07 AM
Congrats Natalie. You must be so excited to see your work in this great magazine. It really is a happy block.
Posted by: Oggi | November 10, 2011 at 11:43 PM
wow, you really did make a blog that showed YOU! I love it! Sadly we can't purchase these issues here in the Netherlands in stores! I always love to see the issue first before buying to be sure I really do something with it! I have seen many wonderfull designer add their block! Must be a real winner!
Posted by: Marianna Bergkamp | November 10, 2011 at 09:40 PM
Love the happy mushrooms, and look forward to seeing this magazine. can't wait for your fabric.
Posted by: Susan Ikin | November 10, 2011 at 09:18 PM
Congratulations on being included in this issue...love your adorable happy woodland shrooms under their rainbow, so cute...
Posted by: Jindi's Cottage | November 10, 2011 at 09:11 PM
Happy dance indeed Natalie.... what a perfectly fun block to stitch!! If I don't win a copy...well, I will buy one with glee!! Thanks for the opportunity.
Hugs
Posted by: Gloria J W | November 10, 2011 at 06:07 PM
I just looove rainbow happy dance... so cute. my quilting friends have a woodland theme for one of our treasure hunt items - perfect!!!
Posted by: Wendy S | November 10, 2011 at 03:10 PM
It would be very nice to win this book for
Christmas! And I'll sew something like yours for my Christmas quilt!:)
Posted by: Wynn | November 10, 2011 at 01:27 PM
Congratulations on your block being chosen. I'm sure you've been doing quite a happy dance!
Posted by: Christine M | November 10, 2011 at 01:20 PM
Really cute and whimsical! Thanks for a chance to win!
Posted by: Rachell Reilly | November 10, 2011 at 09:13 AM
Morning Natalie. Your block is so inspiring!! And yes I totally need to get this issue of the magazine. I would love to win.
Posted by: Linda in Calif. | November 10, 2011 at 07:49 AM
I love your block. Thanks for a chance to win a copy of the magazine.
Posted by: Mary | November 10, 2011 at 07:30 AM
Love your work! Yours was one of the first blogs I've started following on needlework and quilting. Please enter me in the drawing. :)
Posted by: Staci | November 10, 2011 at 06:48 AM
I love the dancing mushrooms!!! Congratulations on getting your block published.
Posted by: Hope Mitchner | November 10, 2011 at 06:12 AM
I'll do a rainbow happy dance with the shrooms if I win! I love your patterns and have just about all of them! Thanks! And where will your fabric be available in the US?
Posted by: Teri Dingler | November 10, 2011 at 02:44 AM
Yes - I want a copy. Love your block and if I win I will make a happy dance.
Posted by: Ineke Platvoet | November 10, 2011 at 12:09 AM
Happy! Thats what your designs make me feel!
Posted by: Carolina | November 09, 2011 at 11:56 PM
Rainbow Happy Dance really puts a smile on my face. This is a must stitch!
Posted by: Bessie Grahmann | November 09, 2011 at 11:42 PM
oh so very cute Natalie.........would love to go in the draw,but who wouldn't want to have a chance to make your block,it's just gorgeous... :)
Hugs Catherine xx
Posted by: Catherine | November 09, 2011 at 10:42 PM
Adorable...Have joined facebook and love being able to catch up via that avenue!! Am loving that magazine...with your block - of course!!
Posted by: Sharon | November 09, 2011 at 08:51 PM
I love this block. The 'shrooms are so cute!
Posted by: Helen | November 09, 2011 at 08:21 PM
What a cute block! Thank you for the chance to win!!
Posted by: Krista Y. | November 09, 2011 at 05:47 PM
**LOVE** so cute!! :)
Congratulations!!
Posted by: Katharine | November 09, 2011 at 05:12 PM
What a cute block! Such imagination...
Posted by: Janet | November 09, 2011 at 04:57 PM
I actually got to be one of the block testers on your block, great job!
I have enjoyed this blog hop and meeting the designers- cw
Posted by: cheryl from MO | November 09, 2011 at 04:29 PM
such a cute block = and very clever!
nrbird @ gmail.com
Posted by: Nancy B from Many LA | November 09, 2011 at 04:05 PM
needlework is enjoying a comeback! you've got a great block that all will enjoy
Posted by: Rita Goshorn | November 09, 2011 at 03:10 PM
Cute and an interesting border idea.
Posted by: Gina Patterson | November 09, 2011 at 03:03 PM
Cute Block, love what you named it. Too much fun!
Posted by: Cindi C | November 09, 2011 at 03:00 PM
I love the rainbow block. Thank you for the giveaway.
Posted by: kim | November 09, 2011 at 02:25 PM
Cute little birdies!! I love the block. So fun. I can't wait to make it.
Posted by: Shannon | November 09, 2011 at 02:24 PM
Love the little birds on top of the rainbow.
Posted by: E. Engman | November 09, 2011 at 02:05 PM
Awesome block!!..so freakin cute!..thanks for the chance to win,
Posted by: Melanie | November 09, 2011 at 01:54 PM
Your embroidery is so clever. Nice Job.
Posted by: Kris S | November 09, 2011 at 01:45 PM
That is a cute whimsical block. Looking forward to seeing it in the magazine. Hoping to win one lol.
Posted by: Nancy | November 09, 2011 at 01:31 PM
So cute, love this block. Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Marianne | November 09, 2011 at 01:28 PM
Such a cute block. Your embroidery is amazing.
Posted by: Karen A | November 09, 2011 at 01:28 PM
I love your block!!! I'd buy the magazine just for that one block.But Id love to win a magazine too then I won't have to buy one. :)
Very cute once again Natalie.
Posted by: Sharon Yeager | November 09, 2011 at 01:21 PM
Adorable!
Posted by: Billie K | November 09, 2011 at 01:20 PM
What a cute block!
Can't wait to get the magazine.
Posted by: Ruth Ann Hurst | November 09, 2011 at 01:03 PM
That is such a fun block. I love making quilts with stitcheries.
Debbie
Posted by: Debbie St. Germain | November 09, 2011 at 01:01 PM
I love the whimsy of your block!
Posted by: Kathy T. | November 09, 2011 at 12:54 PM
What a happy block!
Thanks for a chance to win extras.
Posted by: Debbie in WA | November 09, 2011 at 12:45 PM
What a cute block. I love your use of bright colors. Very cheery block. Would love to win a free magazine. Thanks
Posted by: LoriL | November 09, 2011 at 12:41 PM
Oh my gosh! Your block is just too cute. I love those little dancing shrooms. Adorable. I may have to take up embroidery by hand all over again and try this one. I'll for sure be giving a book to my son's fiancee who does cross stitch and hand embroidery. She'd love this.
Posted by: VickiT | November 09, 2011 at 12:39 PM
I enjoy embroidering blocks and making them into quilts. Such a happy block!
Posted by: Janet | November 09, 2011 at 12:28 PM
Love the blue birds on the rainbow and dancing mushies.looking forward to making this block.
Posted by: Nerida | November 09, 2011 at 12:27 PM
A very cute block. I would love to try it.
Posted by: Tina L. | November 09, 2011 at 12:24 PM
What a happy block! Makes me want to do the "Happy Dance" right after I finish making it of course. :^)
Posted by: Patty | November 09, 2011 at 12:21 PM
Thanks for showing us your cutie block. You never cease to amaze me with what you do. Congratulations. and a hug
Posted by: JeanneG | November 09, 2011 at 12:15 PM
Charming block. Very whimsical and I love hand embroidery.
Posted by: Donna Keating from N. TX | November 09, 2011 at 12:01 PM
This block is so adorable! Love it!
Posted by: Regina | November 09, 2011 at 12:00 PM
Your block is so cute! I enjoy doing embroidery. Thanks for a chance to win a copy of this magazine.
Posted by: Linda in PA | November 09, 2011 at 11:58 AM
Great block! It is indeed a Happy block. I agree with you that the 100 Blocks magazines are a MUST purchase. I have the first three and definitely will purchase Vol. 4. Thanks for submitting this wonderful block!
Posted by: Becky in Georgia | November 09, 2011 at 11:52 AM
Love the pattern for the QM Blocks!
Posted by: Virginia Tuttle | November 09, 2011 at 11:42 AM
Very cute block!
Posted by: Cecilia | November 09, 2011 at 11:33 AM
Cute block! Love your fabrics too. Thanks!
Posted by: Wendy | November 09, 2011 at 11:24 AM
This block is full of some of my favorite things! Happy dancing, rainbow, mushrooms and stitchery :)
Posted by: Barb Colvin | November 09, 2011 at 11:19 AM
Beautiful block!
Posted by: Tamsyn | November 09, 2011 at 11:07 AM
What an adorable block!!
Posted by: Jill M in Ohio | November 09, 2011 at 11:05 AM
Such an adorable block. I love embroidery in blocks. Congrats on being in the magazine.
Posted by: Cindy J | November 09, 2011 at 10:57 AM
Congratulations on having a block in the 100 block QM book. I love stitchery with patchworking and have done some of your delightful designs. I would like to be in the draw for a book Thankyou Natalie.Shirley
Posted by: Shirley Flavell | November 09, 2011 at 10:53 AM
Dancing with you. Great block.
Posted by: Rachel B | November 09, 2011 at 10:51 AM
love happy dance!
Posted by: sherry | November 09, 2011 at 10:50 AM
I am a huge embroidery fan and I love your block!
Posted by: Phyllis | November 09, 2011 at 10:47 AM
That is such a cute block. I love the mushroom faces.
Posted by: Joanna | November 09, 2011 at 10:41 AM
I love the stitchery in your block!
Posted by: Karen W. | November 09, 2011 at 10:28 AM
you're block is really cute. Hope you had fun in Houston
Posted by: Pat Bandura | November 09, 2011 at 10:27 AM
Your block is the most awesome. I love it, I would buy the magazine for that block alone!
Posted by: Celine | November 09, 2011 at 10:12 AM
How can that not make you smile!
Posted by: Kristin M | November 09, 2011 at 10:07 AM
Cute, cute block!! Thanks for the chance to win :o)
Posted by: Candace | November 09, 2011 at 09:54 AM
Love the Happy Dance! Love Quiltmakers!
Posted by: Candy Soehren | November 09, 2011 at 09:51 AM
Adorable!
Posted by: Sherry Denton | November 09, 2011 at 09:38 AM
What a cute block!
Posted by: Michelle M | November 09, 2011 at 09:28 AM
Your designs are awesome - I subscribed to your feed so I don't miss anything. And YES I will buy Vol 4 for your block (if I don't win one!)
Posted by: Annmarie | November 09, 2011 at 09:27 AM
Happy dancin under the rainbow! Love it!!
Posted by: Sherri G | November 09, 2011 at 09:25 AM
Oh, those are the cutest little dancing schrooms! I would love to make this.
Cathy B
Posted by: Cathy Brose | November 09, 2011 at 09:23 AM
thanks for the giveway LOVE thatHAND STITCHING is back!
Posted by: sandra | November 09, 2011 at 09:21 AM
Love the embroidery block!
Posted by: Janice | November 09, 2011 at 09:05 AM
So cute!
Posted by: Lorna | November 09, 2011 at 08:48 AM
I love your dancing mushrooms!
Posted by: Gill | November 09, 2011 at 08:40 AM
That block is adorable and I love the colors in the border blocks, perfect. Thank you.
Posted by: Dana | November 09, 2011 at 08:32 AM
What a cute block...I'm really getting back into embroidery...
nhsarab at yahoo dot com
Posted by: Sara | November 09, 2011 at 08:31 AM
your embroidery block is adorable! i love the dancing mushrooms. very sweet!
Posted by: tammy krumwiede | November 09, 2011 at 08:16 AM
What an adorable block! I may have to dust off my embroidery hoop for this one!!
Posted by: Kathy (QuiltMonkey) | November 09, 2011 at 08:03 AM
Very cute block! Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy of the magazine.
Posted by: Gretchen | November 09, 2011 at 07:59 AM
I love your fun, happy designs! I look forward to stitching up your block.
Posted by: Janis T | November 09, 2011 at 07:55 AM
Congratulations! Thanks for the giveaway!
Posted by: Sallie | November 09, 2011 at 07:41 AM
Your block is lovely. The magazine looks like a good one to own.
Posted by: Christine | November 09, 2011 at 07:40 AM
Cute block. Congratulations on being the book which I would love to win.
Posted by: Jeanne | November 09, 2011 at 07:34 AM