Friday, November 21, 2014

Quiltmakers 100 Blocks - Volume 10

Diamonds Are Forever by Sharon Work
Today is our day to shine!  And to show Sharon's new block "Diamonds Are Forever" !!

You'll find Diamonds Are Forever, Block #999 on page 68 in Volume 10 of Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks .  Don't wait too long to purchase your copy; they do sell out quickly.

Sharon designed with Jo Morton's Amelia fabrics & the Dovetail Batiks II.  Love that black & coral floral; it really makes a statement.

I think it deserves mention that this is the first attempt by Sharon to design a block for 100 Blocks & her block was chosen.  Very exciting for her & me, too, to have her experience & help with Clothesline Quilts pattern company. I appreciate you, Sharon!

So Sharon went on to develop this block into a tablerunner & you can see it on page 10 of the Volume 10 magazine.  She set 3 blocks on point & added pieced setting triangles.  I really like it because you really can't tell where the blocks stop & start.  I like it when you have to search for the block in a quilt & it really works nicely in this tablerunner.

Then I put the block into EQ & played with it so you can see the difference in the two tablerunners. 

Now what do you think??

Make a comment below & get a chance to win prizes like magazines & fat quarters.  I am having fun putting some fat quarter bundles of Jo Morton's fabrics together & you could win one of those.  So leave your comment before midnight tonight & sign up to follow our blog.  You can also go to the website Clothesline Quilts  & sign up for the newsletter!  We'd love to have you join us!


158 comments:

  1. This makes a great runner. For sure I will be doing this in 2015. Thank-you.

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  2. That block makes a great tablerunner!

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  3. Lovely block! I would make it in a different color scheme, though.

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  4. Beautiful block and it's a great runner.

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  5. What a beautiful block! I love the colors you've chosen for the runner.

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  6. I like the secondary pattern formed when multiple blocks are stitched together.

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  7. A very pretty block. Thanks for the chance to win. Drhodes9@cox.net

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  8. A very nice block with a lot of oppertunity's I like them all. It"s hard to choose

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  9. Diamonds are forever is a gorgeous block. Thanks for showing it in so many ways and thanks for the chance!

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  10. Very pretty! And looks great as tablerunner!

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  11. Love the block, and the table runner

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  12. Wow! Very impressed with your block. It is even more impressive put together in the table runner. Thanks for sharing

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  13. Very nice! I like working with blocks that have a secondary pattern, this one is beautiful.

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  14. Beautiful table runner. Thank you for sharing & cogratulations onbeing chosen for the magazine. Cynthia cknapp3626@sbcglobal.net

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  15. Love your block and the colors you used on it, congrats for being published

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  16. I love your block and the possible ways to use it.

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  17. Intricate and lovely. I would like to see it as a square--just right for my round table over a lovely solid tablecloth.

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  18. I love seeing how a block will look stitched out. Beautiful as allways!

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  19. Love your block. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  20. Great block. Like seeing the different layouts too!

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  21. What a ingenious design! And thanks for the generous giveaway!

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  22. I love it! I don't know how people can think up new block designs!

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  23. So beautiful! Congratulations! And thank you for the giveaway.

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  24. What a great block! I love it in the table runner.

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  25. Ooooh! Gotta make that tablerunner for sure! -- soparkaveataoldotcom

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  26. Fabulous block! On my must make list. :)

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  27. Congrats! I like the block & cute table runner....they are always so fun to make!

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  28. Congrats on having your first block published in the Quiltmaker's 100 Block magazine. Wonderful block! Thanks for a chance to win a prize.

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  29. I love the table runner! You're right...the blocks get lost in the overall great design...wonderful impact!

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  30. I like when blocks like this make secondary patterns. Congrats on getting published!

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  31. There is subtle difference between the table runners! I am really liking how they can look different just by changing things (the setting) up slightly. congrats!

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  32. Great block. Like the secondary pattern that appears when you sew them together. The difference between the two runners is so subtle, but I like them both. Thanks.

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  33. Love the block and the look in the table runner! thanks for the opportunity to win and congrats on being included!

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  34. Love your block. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  35. you had my head twisting and turning to try to figure out the construction on the table runner. Looks more complicated than it is, that's always a plus!

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  36. Diamonds are indeed forever. Great block and it sure looks really good in a tablerunner. Good choice in colors also. Thank you and Sharon for being a part of this Blog Tour and the eschance to win a copy of this exciting magazine and yes those fat quarters.

    Sandi Timmons
    sandit1@sbcglobal.net

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  37. Congrats on your block being chosen. Especially for your first time. It looks really good.

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  38. I love the 2nd table runner. I saw a sneak peek of this block earlier in the week and loved it! So glad it was showcased today! Congrats on being in the 100 on your first try! This is my absolute favorite publication :D Your block is on my TO DO list!

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  39. A great block for 3-D illusions with color placement.

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  40. Table runners are my go-to project. Yours are simply stunning!

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  41. Love the "second pattern" in this block

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  42. I love the block and the tablerunners. I make a lot of tablerunners for gifts.

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  43. Congratulations on having your block accepted for the book!

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  44. What a fun block! I love the secondary design achieved with putting more than 1 block together! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  45. Congrats on the block in #10. Love the look of your pattern. Would love to win some Jo Morton fabrics. A fabric designer after my own heart. poladydwd(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  46. Congratulations on your block being selected. I love the pattern and the secondary design that it gives.

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  47. Congrats on your block. I love it.

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  48. I really do love your block -- I'm really into geometric blocks and patterns and yours fits the bill! Loved seeing it in the runners, too! Congrats! :)

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  49. Really like your block, I always like blocks that make a secondary pattern when put together. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  50. I really really like the table runner.

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  51. Lovely block! This is always such a great magazine, I look forward to each issue.

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  52. Congratulations on being in the magazine. Following you. 24Tangent@gmail.com

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  53. Block looks fun. Love the runner. Thanks for the chance to win something special.

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  54. Congrats on being in the magazine. How wonderful to be chosen. Love the block.I love both table runners.

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  55. Love the block...and both table runners.

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  56. I'm hooked on tablerunners right now, our little group is exchanging them for Christmas this year! Thanks!

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  57. Love the table runners--I had to really think about it to figure out where the blocks ended. They look great set together like that!

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  58. What a beautiful block, and table runner. I love the graphic impact it makes. I follow you with google+. Thank you so much for the giveaway! sarah@forrussia.org

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  59. There have been some WONDERFUL blocks shown in this new Issue!!! I'd love to win a copy. Beautiful table runners.

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  60. Just stunning! I can SO imagine a quilt made with these blocks. And I love how it combines prints (especially Jo Morton fabrics) and batiks! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  61. Beautiful block - congratulations on being published. Thanks so much for the chance to win :)
    Debby E
    samtaylorcjsmimi (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  62. What a fun block! I can't wait to see it in the magazine. Thanks for sharing.

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  63. I really like your block! It can be used for so many different season and holidays!

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  64. I love Jo Morton also. Your block looks terrific.

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  65. I love that you showed multiple block and color examples

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  66. Great block. I already follow you by bloglovin and GFC.

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  67. Those runners using the block design are awesome--also motivates me to purchase EQ to play around with.

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  68. Diamonds are Forever really sews into a beautiful table runner...especially with our favorite Jo Morton fabrics! Thank you for the inspiration and for joining in on the tour! I am having a great time!

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  69. Congratulations to Sharon on having her first block accepted. It's amazing how different it looks when turned on point.

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  70. congrats to Sharon, and you too of course. This is a very pretty block. I am now following on Bloglovin the table runners are so pretty

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  71. I like the "Diamonds Are Forever" Block, it's very nice. Have a great day!
    dawnm1993 at gmail dot com

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  72. Congratulations to Sharon. It's a beautiful block - love the fabrics that were chosen.

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  73. Beautiful block. I love the way it looks in the runner.

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  74. This is wonderful - I can't wait to try it!

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  75. I love the look of both table runners. It is really elegant looking. It also has a nice secondary design where the corners meet.

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  76. Amazing how unique these blocks can make a simple runner just become awesome!

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  77. I love both versions. Thank so much!

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  78. Wonderful block - makes a gorgeous table runner!!!

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  79. A beautiful block in sophisticated colors. Congratulations on the first block in 100 Blocks magazine.

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  80. Totally fabulous block!!! I love the way it looks in the two runners!!! Congratulations on having your furst submission accepted!!!

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  81. That block really changed it's look when set on point, great job. I need to make a table runner, both way look great.

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  82. Beautiful and such great fabric choices to make it all come together!

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  83. I have to say I've loved Jo Morten's fabrics for a long time. So needless to say I love your block. Congrats. And thanks for the fun.

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  84. Great block! Thanks for the creativity and hard work.

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  85. Diamond are forever and your block creation is lovely.

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  86. I like the way Diamonds are Forever looks when it's repeated in the runner. I also love the heritage look of the fabric. Everything goes together well.

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  87. I love your block! The colors are great! Thanks!

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  88. Great block and tablerunner. You have talent- keep using your ideas!!!

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  89. Stunning block and table runner! What a difference when other fabrics are used.

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  90. Interesting block. I love the table runner. b.j.day68@gmail.com

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  91. What a difference fabric choices make when using the same pattern!

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  92. I really like Sharon's block! I made one for a Christmas sampler quilt and posted a picture on my blog on day 4 (Thursday) of the Quiltmaker's Vol. 10 blog tour. Congratulations, Sharon! (abyquilts.wordpress.com)

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    1. Abigail - I saw your block on your blog; it's beautiful! Thanks for telling us about it!

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  93. Beautiful block and table runner.

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  94. I'd love a copy of this magazine! Thanks for the chance to win. Love your work.

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  95. I love your block!!! Getting to see these blocks up close and personal on the blogs is such a treat - we are so lucky in this day of the internet. Thanks for the chance to win! Glad to get acquainted with you this way!

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  96. Your block is GRAND! It's going to be one for me to play with for sure.

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  97. Love your blocks. Very earthy colours! My favorite!!

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  98. HI,love your runners! Thanks for your Blog!
    Thanks for sharing a great giveaway too!

    msstitcher1214@gmail.com

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  99. I love your block! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  100. I like the 2nd layout better. Just seems to have more of a pazazz factor. That would be a block I would try to make.

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  101. jo morton fabric giveaway! oooh she is the high priestess of civil war repros in my book.....luscious stuff! fantastic block and color combo....

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  102. great block. Thanks for the chance to win

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  103. I love your block. I like the first table runner best.

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  104. Wonderful block and great to see the effect in the table runners. Love Jo's fabrics! Thank-you!

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  105. Love the optical illustion this block gives, would love to make a runner with it.

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  106. Very versatile block. I'd love to play with this in EQ.

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  107. This makes a unique and interesting design. Keep up the creativity!

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  108. Love both tablerunners, anything civil war, and (sadly) have a hard time finding Jo Morton here...thanks!

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  109. Beautiful block and beautiful choice with Jo's fabrics. I do like the darker version, makes a beautiful table runner.

    Debbie

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  110. What a great design! I really love the block and runners and the fabric you used!

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  111. Love the idea of a table runner. Very nice.

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  112. Love the block, but not in the table runner. Congrats getting selected for the book.

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  113. What a beautiful block !! I love the fabrics you used.

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  114. I see what you mean about not being able to see the individual block. Sharon's block is great. Thanks for the great giveaway.

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  115. What an intriguing block. Noe you see it, now you don't. Interesting possibilities here. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  116. Love your block ! (Irene-grimes@hotmail.com)

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  117. Looks like you have a interesting way at looking at "play", thanks for the use of the block in the tablerunners. Kathy in Colo repzjr at plains dot net

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  118. Lovely block. I'd love to make it into a large quilt. kthurn@bektel.com

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  119. I get your emails, and follow you on Bloglovin.
    Cute cute--very traditional look, yet the batiks give it even more punch! I want to try it in purple and green.
    reillyr2(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  120. love your fabric mix and color choices! makes for a good all over pattern with the lighter tones in the second runner.

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  121. I really like the block and the use of Jo's fabrics in it; but think I would prefer sashing around each block.

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  122. Nice block. I like the second runner best as the portions look similar to one another.

    tushay3(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  123. Love the block! It makes up into such a nice secondary pattern.

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  124. I find the secondary pattern fascinating .


    jitney41@gmail.com

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  125. Love your beautiful block! Yummy, yummy fabrics. Congratulations on having your block in Quiltmakers 100 Vol.10!

    Thank you for a super giveaway and a chance to win. Love Jo Morton!

    usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

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  126. Thks! I liked the second runner better; a llittle less busy. pjrcontest (at)msn(dot)com

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  127. Wow - the different looks when you change the color combinations. I like the brighter looking one.

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  128. It`s not midnight here yet.... I actually like the first table runner best with the muted colours. Congrats to Sharon.

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  129. Beautiful block! I love the table runner!
    debiscfc@yahoo.com

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  130. nice quilt block and thanks for the chance to win

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  131. Love your color combinations. Your quilts are simply stunning. Thanks for the chance.

    janie.mccombs(at)yahoo.com

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  132. A very clever block! I love Jo Morton fabrics and all of the civil war repros. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  133. Geometric blocks are my favorites. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  134. I love the block done up as a table runner!

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  135. A very striking block. Thank you for sharing your talents.

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  136. Love the block and the runner is just beautiful!!

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  137. Your Tablerunner is Awesome!!! & I signed up to follow you thru Bloglovin too :)

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  138. Great block! Especially in my favorite fabrics - repos. Another great internet stop for me, thanks.

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  139. Beautiful tablerunner! I love the fabrics and the pattern!

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  140. Diamonds are Forever and this one certainly is. It is beautiful. I love the Jo Morten fabric. Going to sign up for your newsletter. Congrats on being selected. Would love to win the magazine and the fabric. It would be an early Christmas. Keep creating so I can drool. I love civil war reproduction fabric. Grabs my heart strings for sure.

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  141. Always fun to see how one block can combine in such different ways ( :

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  142. I like your table runner using this block! Good job!

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  143. I love seeing the different ways of putting the block together. This is definitely one I would consider using. lynnmcindoe at gmail.com

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  144. Love the block in the table runner! Great block.

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  145. This block is fantastic in the runner! My SIL wants me to make her a new table runner, and I believe I just found the pattern!

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  146. I love the Diamonds Are Forever block and the table runner is gorgeous! I also love the fabric! Thank you!

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  147. It's amazing what a block looks like when put on point and added with other blocks! I love yours!

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  148. I love your fabric choices. I never know what to do with larger floral prints. You've given me a good idea.

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