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
Congratulations Natalie!! Wow what an honour. I've been looking out for these magazines here in Australia but sadly haven't found any yet. Keep up the great work and may your creativity shine!
Posted by: SandyG | November 09, 2011 at 07:31 AM
I would SO love to win a copy of this. I'm a beginner quilter so this would, of course, be fabulously helpful!
Your dancing mushrooms are so sweet!
Posted by: Heather | November 09, 2011 at 07:27 AM
What a cute, happy, care-free style you have.
Posted by: Michelle Harrison | November 09, 2011 at 07:01 AM
I stumbled across your work in someone else's blog last week and immediately ordered a couple of patterns for making Christmas gifts for sewing friends. Your designs are adorable! Keep them coming.
Posted by: Laurie | November 09, 2011 at 06:59 AM
Ohh, that happy dance block is so cute! I love the birds on the rainbow! Thanks for the giveaway!
Posted by: Nancy | November 09, 2011 at 06:57 AM
I would love to see all 100 blocks!Love the rainbow block its really cute.
Posted by: Debbie | November 09, 2011 at 06:57 AM
I have been in search of a while now something to put in the middle of a quilt for my granddaughter she just turned 16, here favorite thing is to draw mushrooms, she loves them thanks very much I love to embordery also.....
Posted by: Donna R. Shelby,nc | November 09, 2011 at 06:52 AM
love the happy dance!
Posted by: roseann | November 09, 2011 at 06:51 AM
I LOVE the rainbow happy dance. i think i will try to learn that dance!!! congrats natalie, you did it again, wonderful block.
Posted by: Scarlette Hobbs | November 09, 2011 at 06:36 AM
I really love your happy mushrooms and birdies! You have such cute and fresh ideas with your embroidery! Keep up the great ideas...:-)
Posted by: Julie Shirley | November 09, 2011 at 06:29 AM
Happy indeedy! You're so cute, Natalie. I hope you had a super fun time at market. I'd love to see your block and the other 99 in the magazine!
Posted by: krista - Poppyprint | November 09, 2011 at 06:27 AM
What happy stitches you create! Love the block, love the happy mushrooms. I can only hope I'm lucky enough to be chosen for a copy of 100 Blocks.
Posted by: Julie Shirley | November 09, 2011 at 06:25 AM
Your work tickles my heart strings and I could look at it for hours and hours, it is just beautiful!
Posted by: natio radison | November 09, 2011 at 06:16 AM
Cute!Cute! Cute! Congratulations on your addition to 100 Blocks Volume 4
Posted by: Linda D | November 09, 2011 at 05:59 AM
very cute!
Posted by: Linda | November 09, 2011 at 05:56 AM
Your 'shrooms are adorable! Love the little birdie falling off the other side of the rainbow. Looks like a fun little stitchery that I could actually finish!!
Posted by: Bev Gunn | November 09, 2011 at 05:56 AM
Congratulations on having your block in the magazine. Such a cute block. Love your pics from market as well. Thanks for the giveaway.
Posted by: Shawna | November 09, 2011 at 05:36 AM
Such a cute block. Congratulations!
Posted by: Stephanie Matz | November 09, 2011 at 05:34 AM
How cute is your block! and you are right, it does make me want to do the Happy Dance. hehe. I'm just getting back into embroidery and I'd love to try your block.
Thanks for the giveaway and a chance to win.
usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com
Posted by: Jodi G. | November 09, 2011 at 05:34 AM
I am anxious to add Volume 4 to my collection. Your block is very cute.
Posted by: Jill | November 09, 2011 at 05:25 AM
Congrats Natalie on being in the 4th issue. I am hoping to win so I can stitch Rainbow Happy Dance for my sewing area. It will cheer up the place this winter. Super cute! Thanks.
Posted by: Keri F | November 09, 2011 at 05:25 AM
I love all your designs, and to think I get to do a rainbow happy dance with you now! Thanks so much for your designs and the opportunity to add the 4th issue to the other 3!
Posted by: Kathy O in GA | November 09, 2011 at 05:22 AM
Great block! Congratulations on being selected and published in QM 100 Blocks. Please enter me into the drawing.
Posted by: MarciaW | November 09, 2011 at 05:13 AM
It definitely is a happy block.
Posted by: Judy | November 09, 2011 at 05:11 AM
This is a perfectly named block--they are certainly doing a happy dance. Look at them kick up their feet! :)
Posted by: Beth T. | November 09, 2011 at 05:04 AM
Love the rainbow happy dance.
Posted by: Kentish Keg-Meg | November 09, 2011 at 04:53 AM
I love your dancing 'shrooms!
Linda in Southern Illinois
Posted by: Linda Egge | November 09, 2011 at 04:46 AM
Wow Natalie you really produce wonderful needlework - your blog is a joy to read.
Posted by: Oriel | November 09, 2011 at 04:35 AM
This block should put a smile on anyone's face!
Posted by: Donna A | November 09, 2011 at 04:29 AM
Your block brings a smile to my face!
Posted by: Barb J | November 09, 2011 at 04:27 AM
Very cute...pick me, pick me, jumping up and down...hands waving in the air :)
Posted by: Sandy S | November 09, 2011 at 04:22 AM
Rainbow Happy Dance is "very happy". I love your creations of the name shrooms and your itty bitty birds resting on the rainbow are the cutest! Have a wonderfully Happy Day. Sandi
Posted by: kwiltnkats | November 09, 2011 at 04:15 AM
Fun shrooms!
Posted by: Marlene @ KISSed Quilts | November 09, 2011 at 03:59 AM
Congratulations!! Your block brings a big smile to my face, can't wait to make one!
Posted by: Jennifer | November 09, 2011 at 03:55 AM
Very cute--love this!
Posted by: LizA. | November 09, 2011 at 03:53 AM
Rainbow Happy Dance is a very happy block! The magazine looks like it's full of inspiration.
Posted by: Leanne | November 09, 2011 at 03:51 AM
Oh your design is so sweet. I love birds, deer and I love embroidery. Looking forward to the magazine.
Posted by: Sherry Caldwell | November 09, 2011 at 03:16 AM
I love your work! Your block is adorable, congratulations!
Posted by: Sarah | November 09, 2011 at 03:13 AM
Love your Rainbow Babies:) - you rock
Posted by: Dee Johnson | November 09, 2011 at 03:11 AM
I love Deer, I love embroidery!! I love your designs. Your fabric is awesome. Can see clearly why your design was chosen.
Posted by: Sherry Caldwell | November 09, 2011 at 03:09 AM
Congrats on the magazine Natalie. Your stitching is beautiful. How is your mum? Tell her hello for me.
Posted by: Nancy | November 09, 2011 at 03:04 AM
Congrats on you block submission. It is just darling! I love all your cute little designs, they are a must have! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Hallie | November 09, 2011 at 03:02 AM
I love embroidery and have been wanting to do some. This is one cute block.
Posted by: Lee Ann L. | November 09, 2011 at 02:59 AM
what a great name for your block - congrats on being in the magazine!
Posted by: Krist Van Os | November 09, 2011 at 02:58 AM
Congratulations!!! Lovely fabric, creative designs, nice block and a book full of ideas. I enjoy reading your blog.
Posted by: Willemijn | November 09, 2011 at 02:57 AM
what a cute block! and the give-away is a great idea!
Posted by: evelyne | November 09, 2011 at 02:51 AM
I love embroidery these days too.
Posted by: Stitches | November 09, 2011 at 02:45 AM
Just too cute!
Posted by: Dona Reynolds | November 09, 2011 at 02:42 AM
Very cute block. I'll need to get the book so I can stitch it up. Thanks for the giveaway.
Posted by: Lorri | November 09, 2011 at 02:41 AM
What a happy block!! Congratulations on making it into the magazine!
Posted by: MaryBeth | November 09, 2011 at 02:38 AM
This is killing me....I really MUST learn to embroider! Such a cute block!
Posted by: Julie in WA | November 09, 2011 at 02:23 AM
Cute Block!
Posted by: Kathy Stewart from IA | November 09, 2011 at 02:08 AM
Started embroidery with my grandmom many years ago... love this
Posted by: Debbie | November 09, 2011 at 02:06 AM
Really cute little guys and so cheerful.
thanks!
Posted by: Linda E in AZ | November 09, 2011 at 02:04 AM
You do a lot of handwork on those blocks. Love seeing the finished product.
Posted by: Maria Kievit | November 09, 2011 at 02:02 AM
Cute block. Can't wait to get the magazine to make it. Either by winning it or buying it. Hugs
Posted by: Cathy B | November 09, 2011 at 01:59 AM
Such a cute block! I love it.
Posted by: Linda | November 09, 2011 at 01:57 AM
Great block! Looking forward to exploring a new path. Congratulation on being selected. I enjoyed looking at your other quilts.
Posted by: Pauline Kennelly | November 09, 2011 at 01:55 AM
Grats on having your block selected. It is so original and cute
Posted by: Sandra Visser | November 09, 2011 at 01:55 AM
Wow! I love your block! Rainbows are right up my alley but the little blue birds on the rainbow just killed me!! I have a collection of bluebirds! I also liked the block because you used small blocks on the outside. Great way to use up scraps.
Posted by: Jeanne | November 09, 2011 at 01:54 AM
This is going to be fun on the long dreary days ahead! A rainbow will be just what I need.
Posted by: Michelle B | November 09, 2011 at 01:48 AM
Cute and whimsical. Lovely job. Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Lori S | November 09, 2011 at 01:47 AM
Your block is adorable!!!
Posted by: Ariane | November 09, 2011 at 01:40 AM
The block is very sweet. Love the mushrooms.
Posted by: Patti | November 09, 2011 at 01:27 AM
I love your sweet dancing mushrooms. So cute.
Posted by: kathy h | November 09, 2011 at 01:25 AM
Fabulous block - congratulations!
Posted by: Archie the wonder dog | November 09, 2011 at 01:17 AM
That block is definitely you! Your designs are so sweet. Congrats!
Posted by: Carrie P. | November 09, 2011 at 01:16 AM
What an adorable block!! I have so enjoyed the previous issues of 100 Blocks, and this one looks just as great!
Posted by: Jocelyn | November 09, 2011 at 01:14 AM
Now that's what we need a Happy Dance! Thanks, love all your work....
Posted by: Robbin | November 09, 2011 at 01:09 AM
I like the blocks in the quilt you're standing in front of as well as your featured block!
Posted by: Beth in TN | November 09, 2011 at 01:01 AM
Love, Love ,Love it Makes me want to do a Happy Rainbow Dance Thanks for all you do.
Posted by: Jerri Pate | November 09, 2011 at 12:53 AM
Oh what a "happy" block. Just to cute!
Posted by: Mary Beth Ticknor | November 09, 2011 at 12:52 AM
Your block is the cutest thing and I love the name!!
Posted by: Jill | November 09, 2011 at 12:52 AM
Oh what a cheerful block! I love to add embroidery to my quilts. Sweet.
Posted by: dawn | November 09, 2011 at 12:51 AM
Congrats for being there, your block's extra gorgeous!!!!, love the cute dancing mushrooms and the birdies, way to go!!!!
Posted by: arlette | November 09, 2011 at 12:48 AM
I just knew you'd have a sweet embroidery block! Those shrooms are fantabulous!!
Posted by: SewLindaAnn | November 09, 2011 at 12:48 AM
Ooohhhh!!!!!!!what a cute block. I must have it.......Please let me be the one
Maggi
Posted by: Margareta Helmersson | November 09, 2011 at 12:46 AM
What a cute block!
Posted by: Barbara Huston | November 09, 2011 at 12:44 AM
This block is adorable. So glad a bit of embroidery is added to the block.
Posted by: Mary W | November 09, 2011 at 12:42 AM
I just love happy dance. I could be dancing my little heart out when I have the copy of Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks, Volume 4 in my possession. I just want to make so many of these blocks. Thanks for a chance to win such a wonderful magazine.
sandit1@sbcglobal.net
Posted by: Sandra Timmons | November 09, 2011 at 12:34 AM
I'm SO GLAD to see you in this issue! I fell in love with your work when you had your own blog tour. Your book is at the top of my holiday wish list.....LOVE IT!
Congrats! Your world is exploding in a good way! Enjoy the ride :o)
Posted by: Karyn | November 09, 2011 at 12:23 AM
Congrats. I love your work
Posted by: Dell | November 09, 2011 at 12:18 AM
Dancing mushrooms, what an original idea!
Posted by: Madeline | November 09, 2011 at 12:03 AM
Love rainbow happy dance! Also big fan of Tail feathers. Please enter me in the 100 blocks givaway!
Posted by: Debby Patz | November 09, 2011 at 12:00 AM
Congratulations on being in Quiltmaker. I love your embroidery! Thanks.
Posted by: Brenda | November 08, 2011 at 11:59 PM
Congratulations. I really like your mushrooms, they look so sweet!
Posted by: Jittina | November 08, 2011 at 11:54 PM
Congratulations on having a block in the magazine! I love that there's an embroidered on in it, Natalie. Great border, too. Thanks for counting me in.
Posted by: Debbie M | November 08, 2011 at 11:52 PM
Such a cute block, Natalie! Thank you for the giveaway. Kd
Posted by: Kd | November 08, 2011 at 11:51 PM
How sweet and whimsical. I love them.
Posted by: Robyn Brown | November 08, 2011 at 11:51 PM
Adorable dancing mushrooms. Congratulations on your published block.
Posted by: donna | November 08, 2011 at 11:50 PM
a very cute and happy block! congrats and thank you!
Posted by: Lee | November 08, 2011 at 11:48 PM
Love the blocks! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: LouAnn | November 08, 2011 at 11:45 PM
A lovely block. Congratulations on your successes.
Posted by: Kerry | November 08, 2011 at 11:41 PM
Cute block! Love the little birds on the rainbow! Would love to win a copy of this issue of 100 blocks.
Posted by: KT | November 08, 2011 at 11:34 PM
What a gorgeous block, I would love to win the magazine
Posted by: Kirsty | November 08, 2011 at 11:34 PM
How cute is that block! I have to have that magazine!
Posted by: Vreni | November 08, 2011 at 11:33 PM
Love the Rainbow Happy Dance block, will be looking for the magazine, that is if I don't win one.
Posted by: Agnes Gates | November 08, 2011 at 11:24 PM
Natalie that block is absolutely adorable! I love your work anyway, so this will be a wonderful treat to have!
Posted by: SuzK | November 08, 2011 at 11:21 PM
LOVE your block!! Talk about putting a smile on my face! It is great! Just what I needed this morning for a pick me up. You did a great job!
Posted by: Tammy Hempel | November 08, 2011 at 11:19 PM
Delightful block. Your designs are always so much fun. Congratulations.
Posted by: Linda James | November 08, 2011 at 11:01 PM