Pink Lemonade
May 3rd, 2011
Some people leave for a trip or outing and worry they’ve left the iron or coffee maker on. I worry I’ll leave the house and forget to bring some kind of handwork to take along. I once had a lunchbox filled with fabric scraps, English paper-pieces, needles & thread… the who schebang. My little handwork travel kit. My big fat plans: I was going to make a Grandmother’s Flower Garden quilt. As it turns out… I made placemat.
Time to rethink just how much handwork I want to do - balancing the doing with the finishing. Enter “Fast & Easy Granny”. Still handwork… just a lot faster. Bigger = faster.
Time to rethink the name - sounds like Granny’s a wee but saucy. Luckily Quiltmaker found just the perfect name for it: Pink Lemonade. I’m so excited for my block to be in Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks, Vol. 3, and once I read the cover - my excitement escalated and I pee’d all over myself.
I made my block in Rosalie Quinlan’s beautiful Sweet Broderie fabric by Lecien. I did a mock-up quilt in Photoshop - wish I could sandwich and baste a real quilt as fast as I can in Photoshop. Are you listening The Great Gazoo?
Another mock-job, this time in Happy Mochi Yum Yum and white. I hope my block is given a try and the process is enjoyed as much as it is for me.
I’m told Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks will be out on May 10th, so be sure to look for it. Visit the entire blog tour and see a heaping spoonful of blocky goodness. Two copies will be given away on my blog - one from me and one from Quiltmaker. Leave a comment by this Saturday morning (PST) and I’ll have random.org pick two winners.
Edited in:
The give-away is now over and random.org has picked two winners!
1st winner: Comment #165 - Eileen
2nd winner: Comment #59 - kathy harris
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Farting around with needle & thread and then blogging about it.
That looks so pretty in a quilt sized version!!
May 3rd, 2011This is very cute. I’ve never gotten excited about hexagons, but the four blocks together looks doable — a small table topper, perhaps?
May 3rd, 2011Oooh, now I am a BIG hex nut - as in I love all hexes but I really love big hexes, this is a fabulous block LOVE LOVE LOVE it
May 3rd, 2011Congratulations on having a block in this magazine! Being a hexie lover, I really like your block. Like you, I always have something to work on when I’m going to be out for a while.
May 3rd, 2011Hexes…oh boy! They scare me just a tad, would love a copy of the book, congrats!!
May 4th, 2011That looks gorgeous in sweet broderie… and even more so in happy mochi yum yum! (I’m just a tad bit excited to get my hands on some of your new line! :-P )
May 4th, 2011I definately want to try my hand at that block! It looks time consuming… but so satisfying once done!
Pink Lemonade is adorable!
May 4th, 2011goody goody yum yum!!
May 4th, 2011Gorgeous block - love the colours!
May 4th, 2011Oh just love th block and the color…grandaughter would love this on her bed….congratulaitons
May 4th, 2011Love Hexes. Congratulations.
May 4th, 2011I have all past copies of this great 100 block mag and spend hours gazing. Can’t wait for the new one. Love Pink Lemonade - looking forward to reading the assembly instructions.
May 4th, 2011Very pretty–love the colors!
May 4th, 2011Moncia!! Love Love Love it!!! You are just a bunch of luscious crafting goodness rolled up into a sweet package of inspiration! MY HERO! :o)
May 4th, 2011I kinda liked ‘fast and easy granny’! Whatever the name, it’s a fab block and your mockups look fantastic - it really would look incredible in your new fabric line. Love it!!
May 4th, 2011Lovely block! Like it in sweet broderies!
May 4th, 2011Your block is adorable! Love the yellow and pink combination!
May 4th, 2011So cute… I’ve been lurking on FQS awaiting Happy Mochi Yum Yum!
May 4th, 2011Never tried hexegons but they sure are cute!!!
May 4th, 2011Sweet Sweet Block!
May 4th, 2011Love your “fast and easy Granny”!!! *wink*
May 4th, 2011I love hexagons. Your first version in pinks looks great. I think the second version has so much promise. It could be a signature quilt or you could put pictures in the white squares. It would work nice to showcase a bunch of pictures for a couple’s 50th wedding anniversary.
Great job!
May 4th, 2011What a great way to get the feel of the block without so much fussiness. And I love how it could be used to showcase a larger motif.
May 4th, 2011Congrats on having your block in the book. Love the combination of colors.
May 4th, 2011Love it! And congrats!
May 4th, 2011What beautiful colors and block. This is a wonderful giveaway and opportunity to win this book. Wonderful block that says happy all the way. Judy C
May 4th, 2011Congrats on your adorable block! thanks for the mag. giveaway!
May 4th, 2011I love those hexies. Congrats on a wonderful block getting in the magazine.
May 4th, 2011I love that block! I just recently started a grandmothers flower thingy. Its a slow go, I can’t really hand sew as much as I’d like, the hands don’t always cooperate. But I have a few flowers completed, in a week. Its comming along, It probably won’t be a large quilt maybe a small table quilt or runner. Thanks for the great blog, you’re on my favorites but now I follow! ;>
May 4th, 2011Pink Lemonade is so sweet - would make a lovely baby quilt for a little girl I’m thinking!
May 4th, 2011Cute block and I love it all mocked up in your new fabric! Sigh…so many projects I want to do.
May 4th, 2011Congratulations on being included in the magazine and being a cover girl! Love your bright colors.
May 4th, 2011Congratulations! Must be fun to see your work on the cover of a great magazine!
May 4th, 2011Congratulations Monica! I was so hoping that you would have a block in this magazine and what a pretty block you have!
It’s pretty in pink AND better in Happy Mochi Yum Yum too. Hard to decide which oneI like best!
Thank you for the chance to win the magazine - it looks like so much fun!
May 4th, 2011What a sweet block! Is it applique on to the background fabric? Your blog is just as “sweet” as your “Pink Lemonade”. Thanks for the giveaway!
May 4th, 2011“Fast and Easy Granny” seems more like you but Pink Lemonade will please the masses. I love the block!
May 4th, 2011Love both versions! Can’t wait to see Happy Mochi Yum Yum in person. If you get the Great Gazoo to respond can you give him my email? I need him to visit my house too :) Thanx Monica Xoxo
May 4th, 2011Love your block, especially in the quilt with Happy Mochi Yum Yum and white! Can’t wait to get a copy of the magazine!
May 4th, 2011Your block just might inspire me to give hexes a try! Thanks for the chance to win!
May 4th, 2011Darling block…love your fabric choice…I guess I would love everything that YOU do! Congrats on the magazine…hope I win one.
May 4th, 2011Love the hexagons! Once upon a time, last century, I travelled from London to Paris for 5 days and DID leave my iron on…still have nightmares about it
May 4th, 2011Is this the post to enter to win the book?
May 4th, 2011I love the pink lemonade. Fabulous colors!
Good morning…
Even though I’m not a pink person this quilt is adorable. Happy, Cheerful…
Kay
May 4th, 2011Metro Atlanta
This is funny, I just started sewing hexes, but without the paper. I’m going to learn the hard way why paper is so necessary aren’t I? Congratulations on the book, looks lovely!
May 4th, 2011Don’t you just love a good “to go” project:)
May 4th, 2011Very interesting. I am anxious to get the magazine to see just how you did it. Thanks for the chance to win.
May 4th, 2011I read this post fast and skimmed over your ‘easy granny’ block name and just about lost it course then I went back and reread lol lol pink lemonade is a cute name for it much less controversial lol lol but in my head I would always call it ‘easy granny’ hahahahaha
May 4th, 2011Love the quilt colours and pattern!
May 4th, 2011I love the pink and yellow combo, especially the block in the lower right corner. It reminds me of my baby girl’s nursery. It’s such a bright and happy combination! I love the full-size quilt…it’s beautiful!
May 4th, 2011Never had the desire to do all that hand work for a traditional grandmothers flower garden, but you make it look too cute to pass up. Thanks for the inspiration.
May 4th, 2011Congratulations! So pretty!
May 4th, 2011When you invent the product to do actual quilts with the speed of computer mock-ups I want to buy it! Really, you could make a fortune. Thanks for the chance to win.
May 4th, 2011Would love to win a copy as I have purchased the first 2. What a lovely block. I have been planning a quilt in this color way. I may need to rethink my plan
May 4th, 2011interesting block, lots of room for playing!
May 4th, 2011Love the fast & Easy Granny block! So cute…and wondering how it’s made! This magazine is such a great resource!
May 4th, 2011Love your block and your quilt mock ups. Thanks for the chance to win!
May 4th, 2011oooh, so pretty in pink! love the blocks.
May 4th, 2011Quilts! Beautiful Happy Zombie and her beautiful quilts!
May 4th, 2011I remember quilting… *sigh*
Congratulations to the sweetest Zombie on the block
Very cute block. I have never wanted to make a hexagon quilt as they seem to take forever but this one has changed my mind. Love pink lemonade.
May 4th, 2011Hexagon quilts have never been my favorite — but I like the way this one looks — maybe the size of the block has something to do with that. The block is perfectly named.
May 4th, 2011What a fantastic idea. Love the look of the quilt. Congrats on being in the magazine.
May 4th, 2011Loving the tour, hexagons are awesome! I just scored some from the thrift store that someone made using magazine pages. Thanks for the quilt ideas, good fabric choices.
May 4th, 2011Cute block. Thank you for the opportunity to win a copy of the magazine.
May 4th, 2011Mary
I love your block and I’d love to win a copy of the magazine so I could give it a whirl! Thanks for the giveaway and congratuations on having your block published.
May 4th, 2011Nice pattern Monica - I’d love to win a copy of the book! Can’t wait for some Happy Mochi Yum Yum too!
May 4th, 2011LOVE your quilt! Definitely my favourite so far! The colours are so soft & feminine!!
May 4th, 2011Fun hexie block, but I like your original name better - LOL
May 4th, 2011I like the pinks which are so springy and happy looking. Congratulations.
May 4th, 2011I like your block. I think it would make a cute quilt for my neighbor! Thanks for the giveaway!
May 4th, 2011Me me me! And then maybe some day I’LL be the saucy Grandmother!
May 4th, 2011Can hardly wait to get my hands on one of the magazines.
May 4th, 2011What a great idea! I love the block, and the fabrics you chose! Congratulations on being in Vol 3!!
May 4th, 2011I have some vintage GFG blocks that I have been looking for a setting to place in. This block might be the perfect companion.
May 4th, 2011Love those large hexagons!
May 4th, 2011What a fun block. A much easier way to use those hexagons!!! I love your blog and am a follower to boot. Have a great day!!
May 4th, 2011What a wonderful block. Can showcase fabric in many ways.
May 4th, 2011it really feels like pink lemonade. simply perfect.
May 4th, 2011That’s my kind of grandmother! Love your block and love you’re name is on the cover! You rock. xo
May 4th, 2011Love doing hex’s This is a great idea Love it!
May 4th, 2011The quilt is so adorable. I would just love to win a copy of the magazine.
May 4th, 2011Very nice!
May 4th, 2011Oh, how very cleaver! Loved your post and your block! Thanks for the giveaway.
May 4th, 2011I love your designs from this block!
May 4th, 2011i like the fast and easy name better; block names SHOULD be funny imo. your new line looks lovely!
May 4th, 2011I love hexagons and your design is great.
May 4th, 2011Wonderful happy colors for Spring and when I wish it were Spring.
Thanks
I love this block. I can’t wait to get the mag and make this one. It will be at the top of the list. Thank you. Take care and God bless, Cory
May 4th, 2011Love the block!
May 4th, 2011You are so much fun to read! Congratulations big time on making not only the 100 Blocks magazine, but also the cover! You rock! Thank you so much for sharing!!
May 4th, 2011I like the pink quilt better.
May 4th, 2011thanks for the chance to win!
That is so cool your name made it on the front cover! Your block is really cute, and I especially love seeing it pictured quilt size. I think it would make a wonderful summer tabletopper.
May 4th, 2011Congratulations on being featured in 100 Blocks. Great way to make the hex block a winner.
May 4th, 2011Stunning and absolutely amazing, liebe Monica!
May 4th, 2011You deserve it that your name is mentioned in that magazine!
Ich wünsche dir alles, alles Liebe!
Hugs,
Sabine xxx
Great block!!
May 4th, 2011How adorable! I love both looks and can’t wait to try it out :)
May 4th, 2011Great job. Congratulations.
May 4th, 2011Very cute quilt block! Congratulations on having your block included and you name on the cover. I always enjoy reading your blog, there is always something inspirational to be found on it. Thanks for the chance on the magazine.
May 4th, 2011I love the block. I can’t wait to get my copy and make these fun Hexies!!
May 4th, 2011Love, love, love anything with hexes!
May 4th, 2011What a coincidence…I just started getting into hexagons, and here’s your lovely block! Congratulations; can’t wait to see it in the magazine.
May 4th, 2011I love grandma’s flower garden and hexagons. Congrats. Love the Pink Lemonade name-so fitting
May 4th, 2011I love hexagons but it’s probably a good idea the name was changed from fast and easy granny!!!
May 4th, 2011Both your mock-ups look so pretty! Love the bright & cheery colors
May 4th, 2011Love the hexes and the quilt pattern. Congratulations on your achievement. And by the way, love your blog and the get right to it way you communicate! Your wonderful personality sure does come across!
May 4th, 2011Now that is a GFG I might be able to finish! Congrats on getting in the book, and great block!
May 4th, 2011I like to have a take a-long project when I travel also. Last road trip I took 4 quilts to stitch the binding down on. Hope I win the Magazine from your Random pick. Cute fabrics!
May 4th, 2011Cute block! Congratulations on getting it published in the 100 Blocks magazine. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.
May 4th, 2011Love your blog name! And I love your fresh take on Hexies.
May 4th, 2011It was great catching up with your blog again (o:
May 4th, 2011Loved the two ladies sitting there (o:
LOVE the Yum Yum & White. So cheery, yet not too busy for my eyes.
May 4th, 2011A very sweet block!! Love the quilt!
May 4th, 2011Paulette
Pink Lemonade is darling! I really like it!
May 4th, 2011I really like the mock-up in Happy Mochi Yum Yum and white. Congrats on having your block in the issue!
May 4th, 2011I love it!
May 4th, 2011Love your block. Can’t wait for the magazine. Hope to win a copy. Thanks!
May 4th, 2011Love, love, love your block! It’s my favorite. I want to dig in some fabric and get it going. Thanks for a chance to win!
May 4th, 2011Wonderful block, I am doing something similar with blue and white christmas shades. I plan on quilting snowflakes in the hexagons, so will see. What do you use for folding back your edges? I use glue on mine, but wondering if there is a better way?
Debbie
May 4th, 2011i am DYING over here waiting for happy mochi yum yum to be released!
May 4th, 2011This is so much fun visiting blogs! Congrats and thanks!
May 4th, 2011What a cute blck! I am definitely going to try it! I am so happy that I found your blog — will be back again and again!
May 4th, 2011What a fun block and all of those large hexies together look amazing. Add that project on my very long list of projects to finish … maybe if I quit my day job … hmmm.
May 4th, 2011Oooh, I love the second design, using the white. That is a wonderful way to showcase a very special line of fabric!
May 4th, 2011I love the hexagons! I have no patience for the paper piecing, so just love this! So creative!
May 4th, 2011very pretty! Thanks for the chance!
May 4th, 2011Perfect fabric and name for your lovely block.
May 4th, 2011Love the hexagons! Congratulations on eing selected for the magazine.
May 4th, 2011You just make my day with your beautiful designs and no-hold back text!
thank you for every post!
May 4th, 2011Congrats! Looks fabulous.
May 4th, 2011Congrats on beeing in this wonderful magazine. Love the block and the quilt. I’ll give it a try.
May 4th, 2011Thanks for the chabce to win a free copy of Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks Magazine.
hugs
Ah….yeah, fast and easy granny does sound a bit dodgey, although my very own Nanny would have LOVED it. She had the coordinating (clip on) earrings, bag and shoes to own it, too!
Congratulations Monica - sweet block!!!
May 4th, 2011Beautiful! I love your blog and I’d love to try my hand at a few of those quilt blocks! :-)
May 4th, 2011Oh that is beautiful! The fabrics you chose are gorgeous. Congrats on the magazine, they are lucky to have you!! Looking forward to your new fabric line. :-)
May 4th, 2011I really like your block. Appliqué is way less tedious than sewing hexies together, IMO. :)
Love the new line, too!
May 4th, 2011Oh, and I am the same way…always worrying about if I have a hand project to work on. Usually I bring a few, bc I overestimate my free time!
May 4th, 2011love it! would make a great mini for doll quilt swaps! congrats on your block in the magazine. btw….“Fast & Easy Granny” does sounds like a entertainer at a VFW hall. just saying….(mauh) Liz
May 4th, 2011Perfect name. I am also sometimes working on a GFG…maybe someday!
May 4th, 2011Pick me!
XOXOXO Subee
I love hexagons and I LOVE your block!
May 4th, 2011Your block does look easier than piecing all of the single hexagons, but I still enjoy handwork and will keep doing that. But, that said, I definitely want to try your block. I like the quick results as well. Thanks for such a great idea (block).
May 4th, 2011I love the pink and yellow together. Congrats on being in the magazine.
May 4th, 2011Love the pink lemonade version…very girly.
May 4th, 2011Very cute and love the bright colors!
May 4th, 2011Pink Lemonade is a perfect name for the block. Love it. congrats!
May 4th, 2011Love the blocks and block colors.
May 4th, 2011This is such a cute way to get the feel of hexes without the tedium, even though I like doing hand work. The thought of stitching all those itty-bitty pieces and then sewing them together is a bit daunting. Enter the fabulous Happy Zombie with the perfect solution! Yum, yum, I say!
May 4th, 2011just loved the fabrics in your block!
May 4th, 2011Love the quilt! It would be so cute for my grand daughter!
May 4th, 2011I wish I had your creative ability. The block is unusual.
May 4th, 2011I have been following your blog for some time and really enjoy seeing your ideas and new designs. Love the new block!!
May 4th, 2011Being a Grammy myself I kinda like Fast and Easy, LOL.
May 4th, 2011Your block and quilt remind me of cotton candy. They’re both so cute.
May 4th, 2011Lovely and refreshing! Perhaps Granny’s Pink Lemonade would work ; )
May 4th, 2011Pink Lemonade is a wonderful name for your block! It describes it so well. Thanks for a great up-date to a traditional pattern.
May 4th, 2011Darling! I love making quilting easier!
May 4th, 2011I loved you block and colors, and the brightness of it all your blog is very nice Thanks for sharring.
May 4th, 2011Love your block and quilt. Also love the name Pink Lemonade. Congratulations on being in the magazine
May 4th, 2011Love your block like everyone else. Clarify something for me, I thought the longer a hand piecing project took, the better it was?? Please don’t tell me my 60 degree diamonds (started in 2001) are not becoming more precious!
May 4th, 2011Love your blog, I only follow 3 and you are one of them! thanks.
Great block. Looking forward to 100 Blocks Vol.3
May 4th, 2011My favorite colors! Always inspiration Monica!
May 4th, 2011I love your block. I too have a “to go” box with Grandmother’s Flower Garden pieces. I haven’t worked on it in a long time but I still haven’t quit.
May 4th, 2011Congrats on your Pink Lemonade block in Vol. 3! Cute use of hexies! HUGS… and stitches
May 4th, 2011I live pink lemonade and would love to have that book. Thanks.
May 4th, 2011Very interesting quilt block/pattern. Thanks for a chance to win.
May 4th, 2011Cindy W.
Cute block. I don’t enjoy hand work, either, so will be looking to see how you did this! Thanks.
May 4th, 2011I like the idea of a fast and saucy grandma, but pink lemonade is nice. Thanks.
May 4th, 2011The pink and yellow is so pretty. I just love your blocks.
May 4th, 2011AWESOME! Not the pee, the magazine!!
May 4th, 2011Great block. Thanks for sharing.
May 4th, 2011Oooh!I really want this one. Love your block!
May 4th, 2011Monica, I LOVE that you used hexies. The very first … 3 quilts I made were english paper-pieced Grandmother’s Flower Gardens (but I was taught to use (*&%^ cardboard templates instead of paper - that’s when I discovered leather thimbles). To this day, some 26 years later, Hexies are my all-time-sentimental favorite quilting shape. I even finally got hex tiles in my bathroom last summer during a reno… anyone else design their house around quilting?
May 4th, 2011I love hexagons, so I naturally love your block. Thanks for the giveaway. Kathie L in allentown
May 4th, 2011I’m a saucy GRANNY and like Pink Lemonade, too! like the block and thanks for a chance to WIN!
May 4th, 2011Fast and Easy Granny huh? I think I’ve met a few of those. I call them Glama’s ;)
May 4th, 2011Congrats on your block, I’d love a copy of the mag!
very cute i would love a copy of the book. Thanks for a chance to win. Janita
May 4th, 2011Oh, I like this kind of hexagon block! Thanks for a new quilt look!
May 4th, 2011WOW!!!!! you never cease to amaze me :-D!!! Awesome job as usual and thank you for the opportunity to win!!! You rock, sista
May 4th, 2011What a cute and fun block.
May 4th, 2011Love this block. The colors are so Springy. Congratulations on being in the magazine and on the cover!!!
May 4th, 2011They are very fun blocks!
May 4th, 2011Lovely block. Very creative. I also made a grandmother’s flower garden table runner. Started while on a cruise and finished it about 3 months later. Congrats on making the book.
May 4th, 2011PS loved your comments. My grandma always said - it’s better to be nice than right.
Swoon. Your talent just blows my mind! I can totally see this in red and white- in my house! ;) I see a copy of Quilmaker’s 100 Blocks in my future.
May 4th, 2011I love the pink and yellow together. I’ve also had to rethink my handwork. Since February, I’ve made about 10 hexies. Somehow, I don’t think they’ll ever make it into a quilt!
May 4th, 2011How cool is that to have your name on the cover as well as have your block included in this awesome issue? I love the look of your hexagons and would love to win the copy of the magazine.
May 4th, 2011Now that’s MY kinda g-ma’s flower garden! LOL Too CUTE!!
May 4th, 2011I love the Pink Lemonade quilt block. Thank you so much for sharing it!
May 4th, 2011Judy
Congrats, Monica!
May 4th, 2011I’m excited to pickup a copy of that book! I pieced a small table topper with those dang hexagons. I loved doing them - until about the 80th one! I’d love to see an easier way to do them - in YOUR fabric.
Thanks
Betsy
Wow Monica! So yummy yummy yummy!! I have lots of hexies - I think this looks way more fun than hand piecing them together. I’ll have to get me a copy of that book!
May 4th, 2011Congrats on being published!
May 4th, 2011Cute block—and Fast and Easy Granny is a cute name, but Pink Lemonade works too.
May 4th, 2011LOVE IT!!!!!! I just love hexies but haven’t yet taken the leap to hand quilting at all. I have the papers and all things needed to do them but have not attempted yet. Your block is awesome since it must be faster than hand doing those and just an FYI ~ I really kinda liked your name for the block. lol
May 4th, 2011I like “Fast & Easy Granny”. Let granny have some fun at this time in her life. ;)
I love the mock up in Happy Mochi Yum Yum. Is it available yet?
Thanks for the chance to win and congratulations on making the cover.
May 4th, 2011I have kept away from hexagon blocks but your block has got me wanting to try making one. I think it looks very interesting, It will definitely go on my to-do-list!!
May 4th, 2011Love hexes! This past weekend I finished a quilted pillow for my mom for Mother’s Day with a central GFG flower. Definitely will be making your block! (And I really liked the pink mockup).
May 4th, 2011Great block and the name is very appropriate!
May 4th, 2011Pink Lemonade is lovely!
May 4th, 2011I love your block!
May 4th, 2011Another fantastic design! Thanks!
May 4th, 2011Actually, my vote would’ve been for “Fast & Easy Granny” because my mom lives in one of those retirement communities and let me tell ya….whew! those grannies are smokin’!
May 4th, 2011AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACK! I LOVE IT!
May 4th, 2011I love that pink lemonade fabric. I love your mock-up quilt. THAT’S WHAT I’M TALKING ABOUT!!!!!
Cute cool quick block. I think you are definitely onto something big! Love it!
May 4th, 2011congratulations on making the “cut”
good for you
May 4th, 2011~a
So why did it take so long for someone to think of this? Everyone loves the look of hand pieced gramma’s flower garden. But this idea rocks. Have the look now–the quilt now–before your eyes are too old to see it. U R the greatest for inventing another wheel.
May 4th, 2011Love the easy look of it and the double diagonal pattern it makes. So nice!
May 4th, 2011I love your block! It looks great!!
May 4th, 2011really clever idea and the pinks and yellows together are so cool.
May 4th, 2011Just being at your blog makes me happy!
May 4th, 2011Congrats on being in the magazine!
What a great block and quilt! Thanks for the giveaway!
May 4th, 2011Love that block. Thanks for giving us a chance to win the bookazine!
May 4th, 2011Perfect name for a beautiful quilt! I love the pinks! Congrats on your block in the book!
May 4th, 2011I haven’t attempted anything with hexagons yet, but I am tempted by your sweet block.
May 4th, 2011I would love to win a copy! Glad to see your latest design in the Quilts & More magazine. Thanks for doing the give away!
May 4th, 2011Oh, SNAP! That is so darn cool I want to SCREAMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!
May 4th, 2011P.S. Yet another magazine for my Hall of Fame Friends collection!
May 4th, 2011However. I rather enjoy the name Fast and Easy Granny.
May 4th, 2011I love your block and think it would be great for me…love bigger=faster!!
May 4th, 2011I am a big hexagon fan and this is just another great way to use it. Thanks.
May 4th, 2011Pink! Pink! and more Pink! I just love your block and congratulations on being in the magazine.
May 4th, 2011Monica, Pink Lemonade is a great name (thanks to Quiltmaker) for your block. Fast & Easy Granny doesn’t roll off as sweetly! Love your version with Sweet Broderie fabrics. You made me laugh with your blog post. Sandi
May 4th, 2011I like Bigger = Faster. Your block would be a great way to use up scrapes or make an I spy quilt. I think both names are good. Why can’t Granny be fast and easy?
May 4th, 2011Very beautiful block ,thank you opportunity that it is possible to prepare it if I win it :)
May 4th, 2011Pink Lemonade is a great name for your block/quilt! That is the 1st thing that came to my mind when I saw them! Delightful!
May 4th, 2011Congrats on the appearance in Vol 3. I do agree that bigger = faster -> to finish, to be quilted, to be used…:)
May 4th, 2011What a great block.
May 5th, 2011I love doing mockups in photoshop elements or EQ just to see what it will look like in a quilt. It certainly saves time when you realize you don’t like it as the only block in a quilt.
May 5th, 2011LOVELOVELOVE!!! I want to try it with feedsack, too!
May 5th, 2011i LOVE how happy the mochi yum yum mock up is! congrats!
May 5th, 2011Love your block!
May 5th, 2011I’ve been playing with large hexies lately but haven’t found the perfect layout yet. This just might be it! Thanks!
May 5th, 2011Oh I just love this block! And I can’t wait to get my hands on that magazine!
May 5th, 2011Your block is so bright and cheerful! Love the fabrics you’ve chosen for the mock-ups.
May 5th, 2011Sooooo pretty! Love ‘em both, and would be THRILLED to win this book!! Congratulations on being included!
May 5th, 2011I love your block! The colors are so summery and lighthearted. Thanks so much, and congratulations on making it into Quiltmaker! Kathy
May 5th, 2011Oh just FAB! When I improve (at quilting) I’d love to give it a go!
May 5th, 2011Way cute and cheery. Love pink lemonade!
May 5th, 2011Makes me want to pull out my GFG I started years ago. That book would really help me teach people I work with who want to begin quilting!
May 5th, 2011The big hexies are fab.
May 5th, 2011You’re block is sooooo beautiful….more so YUM YUMmy!!! Thanks for your inspiration.
May 5th, 2011I aspire to be a saucy Granny… but the kids have to date for that to happen. Until then, I’ll make quilts, and enjoy Pink Lemonade! Congrats on the cover plug - you are famous!
May 5th, 2011I also started some red, white, & blue hexagons to take with me whenever i had some free time- that was years ago & they are still in the travel bag, maybe I should get them out & make a placemat !
May 5th, 2011your color combinations are fabulous.
Hexagons…awesome! I haven’t worked with them yet, but this inspires me!
May 5th, 2011What a great block! Love the first quilt especially in the pink and cremes! So many possiblities! Thank you!
May 5th, 2011You know, every time I arrive on your blog I am “treated” to something new (for me), exciting (for me), challenging (for me), and here, again, I have been treated to something that is going to be great FUN (for me) that will move me forward. I wish I could learn at your side…watch you do things that are so difficult for me but seem to be so effortless for you. You should TEACH !!! There you have it.
May 5th, 2011I appreciate that so many of your creations end up in the magazine so that we can all enjoy them. Thankyou for creating and sharing.
Love your 1st quilt with the fussy placement of the background fabric it looks like you’ve really done some special piecing. Nice!
May 5th, 2011Love your fabric and your blog and your ideas. Singing like Mr. Rogers “won’t you be my neighbor?” Well, you probably won’t move to small-town Minnesota, so I’ll just continue to enjoy “knowing you” here.
May 5th, 2011oh wow! i love hexies, but i never seem to be able to finish anything out of them (i’m jealous of your placemat - mine turned into random appliques, i didn’t even have enough for a placemat!)
your block is lovely, and it looks AMAZING in the white layout!
May 5th, 2011As I ponder when/whether my teeny hexies will ever become a full-size quilt, I am charmed and delighted by your pattern. Hooray for you!
May 5th, 2011I’m not really a pink fan, but your block looks amazing as a full sized pink quilt!
May 6th, 2011You my dear friend never cease to amaze me. Can’t wait to get my hands on Haapy Mochi Yum Yum *SQEEE*
May 6th, 2011I must try this virtual quilting in Photoshop or Illustrator. I think I would perfect my 1/4″ seam in a virtual situation! Bravo on your “shut up and quilt” post. It’s okay to debate, in fact it’s healthy to debate. Sniping? Not so much.
May 6th, 2011Monica,
May 6th, 2011I had to tell you that I started my beginning sewing class. I made a pillow case. I love this! I will be 40 this year and I can’t believe I am just now learning this awesome craft!! Thanks for shaking your pom poms at me!!!
Wonderful quilt! Can’t wait til the 10th, I’m on the hunt - thanks for being a great source of inspiration, and for the chance to win a great resource!
May 6th, 2011Am I late? Love your block with Sweet Broderie!
May 6th, 2011love this! am afraid to get E-quilt cause I’d never get any quilts done Playing!
May 6th, 2011Congratulations on getting published in what is sure to be bestseller! You must be thrilled! i love your pink lemonade quilt!
May 6th, 2011I’d love to try out your block in bright colors. Thanks for the chance to win the magazine.
May 6th, 2011I love your block! The quilt version is beautiful!
May 7th, 2011