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Monday, January 9, 2017

New Beginnings Blog Hop and Giveaway

Welcome to the New Beginnings Blog Hop with the Island Batik Ambassadors! This group of quilters has put together gorgeous projects to showcase the newest fabrics (released at Fall Market in Houston, TX) for your viewing pleasure! 

New Beginnings Blog Hop
The fabric collection that I used was Dotalicious by Island Batik and the pattern is Oklahoma Twister wall hanging that I designed. I used the Oklahoma twister pattern because once a twister hits you have to start all over again, thus the New Beginning. This wall hanging turned out to be 36X36.




 I will give you a quick run down of how I made the block. I cut 16 five inch squares of the Dotalicious and 16 five inch squares of the black. I put them right sides together and sewed all the way around the 4 sides of the square and then cut diagonally through the squares from corner to corner both diagonals. Now there are 4 half square triangles from each square. These are now 3 1/4 inch squares. (I didn't square them up and wish I had. If I had they would have been 3 inch squares) Cut 20 black squares the size of the half square triangle 3 1/4 or 3 inch for each block or a total of 80. Lay it out as above, sew the squares together, and then the rows together. Then sew the four blocks together. Put a 2 inch border on and quilt it. If you look close you can see I quilted circles. I love the movement that it gave to the block.



Monday, January 9 – Coastal Mist
Stone Cottage Quilts
Wednesday, January 11 – Drizzle
Webster Quilt
Thursday, January 12 – Fifi and Fido + Happy Hounds
Mary Mack Made Mine
Quilting Affection
Friday, January 13 – Fresh Catch
Bejeweled Quilts by Barb
Monday, January 16 – Glowing Embers
Purrfect Spots Designs
Tuesday, January 17 – Lake Life
Freemotion by the River
Wednesday, January 18 – River’s Edge
Ark Angle Creations
Jennifer Sewing
Friday, January 20 – Blushing Blooms
Desert Bloom Quilting
Monday, January 23 – Gone Fishin’
Maria Michaels Designs
Wednesday, January 25 – Surf and Sand
The Patchwork Pearl
Beaquilter
Thursday, January 26 – Twilight Blush
KISSed Quilts
Friday, January 27 – Happy Harvest
For Quilts Sake
Monday, January 30 – Jolly Holly
Kauffman Designs
Tuesday, January 31 – Frost
MooseStash Quilting
Wednesday, February 1 – Merry and Bright
Patchwork Breeze
Sally’s Quilting Corner

Thanks for stopping by. Hope you enjoy the HOP!!!!

Jeanette






Posted by JJ at 7:15 PM

70 comments:

  1. QuiltShopGalJanuary 9, 2017 at 7:46 PM

    Fun design that the name and design just works great. Total #CreativeGoodness. Of course, the fabrics also look great too!

    QuiltShopGal
    www.quiltshopgal.com

    BTW - I follow you a variety of ways, for following blogs, but my most favorite is My Creative Blog List @ http://mycreativebloglist.blogspot.com/

    QuiltShopGal
    www.quiltshopgal.com

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  2. EllaJanuary 9, 2017 at 8:34 PM

    I follow you on feedly! I love the black.

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  3. BetsyJanuary 10, 2017 at 2:57 AM

    Jeanette,I would love the black background. I already follow you on bloglovin

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  4. Lisa EnglandJanuary 10, 2017 at 3:30 AM

    Gorgeous quilt! The black background is lovely, but I'll bet the white is too. I'd be willing to try either one! I follow on my blogger dashboard/GFC.

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  5. BethJanuary 10, 2017 at 5:21 AM

    I follow you on bloglovin - I will choose the white background, just to be different!

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  6. Nancy TannerJanuary 10, 2017 at 5:42 AM

    thanks for the giveaway, black background

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  7. Gene BlackJanuary 10, 2017 at 5:43 AM

    I would like the black background - but I would happily accept the white also. I love the quilt pattern- it looks complex on first look, but after staring at it a while, I see that it isn't difficult. I follow on GFC and Bloglovin'

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  8. DaleJanuary 10, 2017 at 6:14 AM

    I love black backgrounds. It think it makes the colors just pop. I like this line of Island Batik fabrics.

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  9. Connie Kresin CampbellJanuary 10, 2017 at 6:16 AM

    Beautiful quilt design Jeanette and what a perfect name for it!

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  10. cindy mJanuary 10, 2017 at 6:33 AM

    I've never made anything with a black background! I'm sure both are beautiful though! I follow on Bloglovin:)
    lstangl482 at aol dot com

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  11. LoriJanuary 10, 2017 at 6:50 AM

    this is lovely. thanks for a chance. I follow on FB. I have never made a quilt with a black background. so I would like to try the one with black

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  12. LeAnneJanuary 10, 2017 at 6:57 AM

    I really like it done up in black like you have it.

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  13. Pam Geisel - For Quilts SakeJanuary 10, 2017 at 7:40 AM

    Love how those fabrics pop out against the black fabric.

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  14. UnknownJanuary 10, 2017 at 8:16 AM

    I love the way the colors look with the black background. Nancy A: rangerer@sbcglobal.net

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  15. RebeccaJanuary 10, 2017 at 8:43 AM

    While the black pops I am tired of working on black and the white would be a nice change! Thanks for the chance to win

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  16. tac73January 10, 2017 at 9:03 AM

    I really like the black background. Thank you for this awesome chance to win.

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  17. GranChrisJanuary 10, 2017 at 9:15 AM

    I really like how the black just makes it pop right out. Wonderful!

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  18. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2017 at 9:27 AM

    Hi,the white would be nice! Thank You for sharing!
    msstitcher1214@gmail.com

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  19. Donna WJanuary 10, 2017 at 9:46 AM

    Love your topper! The black looks fantastic, but I have a feeling the white looks great too. Either color would work. I follow you via Bloglovin".

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  20. Mom CJanuary 10, 2017 at 10:18 AM

    Love the black. Thanks.

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  21. Vicki HJanuary 10, 2017 at 11:33 AM

    I would be happy with either background. I have been following with GFC.

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  22. barbara woodsJanuary 10, 2017 at 11:37 AM

    follow on gfc

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  23. JANETJanuary 10, 2017 at 12:02 PM

    I follow on facebook and bloglovin'. I'm not picky, either background is good.

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  24. UnknownJanuary 10, 2017 at 12:40 PM

    I like the black background, love you it pops!

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  25. SewgirlJanuary 10, 2017 at 1:07 PM

    What a great quilt... if I won, I think I would like the white background best. Thanks for sharing! I follow via Bloglovin.

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  26. mumbird3January 10, 2017 at 1:51 PM

    I love the black background - it makes batiks pop!!! GReat job!!! mumbird3(at)gmail(dot)com

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  27. BarbJanuary 10, 2017 at 2:26 PM

    I just love your design and truly is a great representation of "New Beginnings"....love it.

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  28. Quilts for SaleJanuary 10, 2017 at 2:38 PM

    Loving the contrast of the darks and brighter colours! A gorgeous line of fabrics!

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  29. Needled MomJanuary 10, 2017 at 2:47 PM

    Both backgrounds would be beautiful with those fabrics, but I have always wanted to do a black background quilt. I'm a long time follower.

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  30. JessicaJanuary 10, 2017 at 3:01 PM

    I would like the dark background, because it would make those bright colors really pop.

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  31. Anna brownJanuary 10, 2017 at 3:06 PM

    Love it in both but black really gets my eyes.... happyness04431@yahoo.com

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  32. Anna brownJanuary 10, 2017 at 3:06 PM

    Love it in both but black really gets my eyes.... happyness04431@yahoo.com

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  33. GrandmaJanuary 10, 2017 at 4:59 PM

    I like the black.
    patsystitch@gvtc.com

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  34. @lutzcatsJanuary 10, 2017 at 5:00 PM

    Black is my choice....perfect on your project! I follow on Bloglovin

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  35. BethJanuary 10, 2017 at 6:10 PM

    As a fan of Amish quilts, my first choice would be black. I see most people are saying black--I wonder what the popular answer would be if your example were in white--your quilt is so gorgeous, I'm thinking you'd change some minds, whatever color you made. Thanks for giveaway.

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  36. thatfabricfeeling.wordpress.comJanuary 10, 2017 at 6:53 PM

    Lovely, I would love the black background...something different than my usual style. Thanks. elanagoldberg5@gmail.com

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  37. LauraJanuary 10, 2017 at 7:04 PM

    I'd like the white background as would make the colors pop. Thanks.

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  38. CalicojoanJanuary 10, 2017 at 7:27 PM

    Love it! What a great way to construct the block.

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  39. OhioLoriJanuary 10, 2017 at 7:35 PM

    Love the black background! Makes the colors Pop! It is Beautiful! I am already a Follower too :)

    Thank you for chance to win your Awesome Give-a-way too! :D

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  40. Kathy E.January 10, 2017 at 8:12 PM

    Those pinks and purples and greens are so glorious in this pattern! I'd like the white background if I were to be so lucky. I am a new Bloglovin' follower!

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  41. craftyccainJanuary 10, 2017 at 11:43 PM

    I love black backgrounds! They make the colors pop! :)
    craftyccain@gmail.com

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  42. craftyccainJanuary 10, 2017 at 11:44 PM

    I am a happy follower on Bloglovin. :)
    craftyccain@gmail.com

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  43. Emily CJanuary 11, 2017 at 4:42 AM

    I follow on feedly. I would love the black one as I haven't used that as a background and I love the contrast.

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  44. ChiskaJanuary 11, 2017 at 10:14 AM

    I'd love the black background. So beautiful!

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  45. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2017 at 11:29 AM

    I am a new follower on Bloglovin and I would love the white background. Thanks!

    Please click on the delaineelliott above for my email link.

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  46. Cheryl's Teapots2QuiltingJanuary 12, 2017 at 5:43 AM

    I lived in Oklahoma for over 8 years, and missed getting hit by twisters (thank goodness). I like the black background. Nice.

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  47. MoeWestJanuary 12, 2017 at 6:16 AM

    Quilting with circles really enhances the movement in this design. I like the way the pretty batiks pop against the black background. I follow you with bloglovin.

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  48. Katy MJanuary 12, 2017 at 7:33 AM

    Gorgeous quilt! I think I'd prefer the white background but I love the black so I really would be thrilled with either! 💕 I follow with bloglovin x

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  49. Seacoast QuilterJanuary 12, 2017 at 9:31 AM

    Love the quilt. And either background sounds great. I follow via Blogger. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  50. pippiroseJanuary 12, 2017 at 10:28 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous! I love black backgrounds. I follow on Bloglovin

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    1. pippiroseJanuary 12, 2017 at 10:31 AM

      Sorry--meant to type I follow on Blogger (pippirose).

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  51. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2017 at 11:27 AM

    I would love the white background!
    facebook follower & new bloglovin follower: Nicole Sender
    nikilsend(at)outlook(dot)com

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  52. RebeccaJanuary 12, 2017 at 2:10 PM

    I would love the black background. Happy new year to you and I follow you on bloglovin
    sewfabrics at outlook dot com

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  53. WendyJanuary 12, 2017 at 3:12 PM

    Following and would love the black background. This is so beautiful!

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  54. LeeJanuary 12, 2017 at 5:05 PM

    What a great design! I think I would like the black!

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  55. MonicaJanuary 13, 2017 at 4:57 AM

    Greet pattern. I would like the white background.
    monica(at)icanquilt2(com)

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  56. Dawn FJanuary 13, 2017 at 6:57 AM

    I think I would like to try the white background, but either one would be beautiful! I love how you quilted this one.

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  57. Michele TJanuary 13, 2017 at 2:05 PM

    Oh!! I love this!!! I love the dark background as it makes the batiks pop!! Beautiful quilting too!!

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  58. RachellJanuary 13, 2017 at 3:48 PM

    all that batik goodness and pretty prints! i love me a dark background--it makes the block patterns pop! i would love to make this quilt and use more Island Batiks!
    reillyr2(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  59. PamelaJanuary 14, 2017 at 12:03 AM

    I love your joyful quilt, and your whole beautiful blog. I follow you via Bloglovin. And thanks for the awesome giveaway. I would be delighted with either a white or a black background.

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  60. NancyJanuary 15, 2017 at 7:43 PM

    I have never made the Oklahoma Twister block. It looks like a fun block to make. The fabrics you had to use are very pretty.

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  61. SewDoUQuiltJanuary 15, 2017 at 9:31 PM

    I like the black background. Thanks! jarvenpa1ne at gmail dot com

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  62. JMaggioJanuary 17, 2017 at 8:21 AM

    I like the black background. The bright colors are so pretty.

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  63. Anita Jackson @ Domestic FelicityJanuary 18, 2017 at 5:07 AM

    The black back ground is very appealing! Thank you for the chance at winning!

    anitalynette(dot)simmons(at)yahoo(dot)com
    http://quiltlovefordomesticfelicity.blogspot.com

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  64. Anita Jackson @ Domestic FelicityJanuary 18, 2017 at 5:10 AM

    I show the love as a FB follower :) Have a fantastic day!
    anitalynette(dot)simmons(at)yahoo(dot)com
    http://quiltlovefordomesticfelicity.blogspot.com

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  65. Judi DuncanJanuary 18, 2017 at 10:58 PM

    love the black....such a great contrast!

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  66. LauraJanuary 21, 2017 at 12:07 AM

    I can not decide! If pressed white...or black. I follow on blogger.

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  67. Arf2-D2January 27, 2017 at 9:10 PM

    The white, I think. Both are wonderful.

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  68. Ashley-RayeJanuary 29, 2017 at 11:22 AM

    I love both but would probably choose black. I also follow with blogger/gfc.

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  69. Judi DuncanJanuary 31, 2017 at 11:09 PM

    white please!

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