Hi everyone! I am participating in the "Fall Leafs Me Happy" Blog Hop. The button is located on the right of my blog.
This blog hop is being hosted by Cherry, and Madame Samm who is a cheerleader for blog hops. Thanks Madame Samm and Cherry :)
The theme of the blog hop is to make a 12 l/2" block using fall colored fabrics.
I made the "Swoon" quilt and loved making those blocks.
They were huge, 24 l/2" each.
Here is the pattern, showing off the blocks I love so much.
I decided to make this block for the blog hop but I had to make it half the size, converting it to a 12 l/2" block.
I call this block "Swooning into Autumn".
I chose an orange fall leaf color for the star.
Unfortunately the background color in the block is not true to life, because it is actually a sage green.
The outside points are black (in autumn we turn our clocks back and it gets black outside very early) with green and orange dots.
This block is a little more true to color.
I added the next row.
Now the miniature "Swoon" block is complete.
I sandwiched the batting between the front and the back and safety pinned it together, preparing it for machine quilting.
I shadow quilted the star, with a l/4" stitch, and stitched in the ditch on the rest of the block.
I used an eggplant mini check for the binding.
I thought of black, but the eggplant colored binding made the colors in the block "pop".
Here is my finished block.
"Swooning into Autumn".
Here is the back of the quilt.
I love this fabric. Hallowe'en always means "fall" to me :)
I had to be careful with the quilting so that it wouldn't take away from the print on the back.
Here is a list of the other blogs that are participating in the
"Fall Leafs Me Happy Blog Hop" today.
Visit them and leave a comment!
I hope you have enjoyed my tutorial today.
For more information all the other blogs that are participating through October 10, click on the "Fall Leafs Me Happy" button to the right of my blog.
lovely neat work
ReplyDeleteThat's a lovely autumn Swoon and what fun backing fabric.
ReplyDeleteYou have made a very wonderful fall block and I love the backing. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteBritt-Inger in Malmö, Sweden
A great Swoon block! I have the pattern but I haven't made it yet!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your version!
nice block and back fabric!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great swoon block. Love the backing! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGreat block! Love all of your colors...really makes me want to swoon!
ReplyDeleteI love your fall colors! Great blocks, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI love your blocks! They are very interesting! Could you share your measurements for cutting?
ReplyDeleteYour little quilt turned out great! It's so cute in a smaller size. Love your fabrics.
ReplyDeleteLovely mini swoon - thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteyour project is beautiful. Makes me want to make more fall decor
ReplyDeleteI love that block. It turned out nice.
ReplyDeleteLove your little swoon block. I made that quilt too. Still haven't gotten it quilted, but I love that pattern. Thanks for sharing today.
ReplyDeleteThat's a lovely autumn block!!! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful fabric choices. Love the backing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great version of a swoon. I have made 2 swoon quilts and 1 jumbo swoon block (80 1/2 inches). Never thought to make it smaller. I am feeling challenged. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYour block turned out great, I love the colors!
ReplyDeleteLove your block, it reminds me of a sunburst! Great fabric on the back. Thanks for being part of the "Leaf me Happy" blog hop.
ReplyDeleteI love that block pattern too. It worked out nicely in those colors!
ReplyDeletePretty little Swoon! Thanks for sharing it with us!
ReplyDeleteLovely swoon block , I have yet to try that block but I sure do love it!
ReplyDeleteYour Swoon block is beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI do so love the swoon blocks! I would imagine re-sizing it was quite difficult, and something I would have probably given up on right away.
ReplyDeleteLove the fall colors in your swoom block!
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Cynthia...lovely swoon blocks..I am a swooning over your color choices..yes I am ...ohhhh and we are going to have to try a little harder to get on your inspiration blog roll...something to thrive for...
ReplyDeleteCynthia, your swoon block truly is "swoon" worthy! It's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful little swoon blocks and it looks wonderful quilted!
ReplyDeleteWell done, I love those Swoon blocks.
ReplyDeleteVery nice! Thanks for participating in the blog hop!
ReplyDeleteLove your block. I thought the first picture was it...then the second...Wow! at the finished block. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletegreat block - wonderful colors! thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGreat block - great tutorial! The change of row-by-row was such fun! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletelove your fabric. neenajack@sbcglobal.net
ReplyDeleteI swooned, too! LOL It was just way to fun to pass up! :o)
ReplyDeleteI really want to tackle a Swoon block. That is just a wonderful pattern and looks great in autumn colors. I love the backing fabric too.
ReplyDeleteHalloween and Fall go together for me, too--love the colors and that block! Very nice! Thanks for hopping with us. :O)
ReplyDeleteYour swoon block is fantastic! I love that yellow wavy print you used. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great block and sure like your back fabric.
ReplyDeleteA lovely block, and that retro fabric on the back is especially awesome!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great block and I adore the fabric on the back. A lovely use of fall colours.
ReplyDeleteLove those fabrics
ReplyDeletegreat block and the backing is really fun fabric too.
ReplyDeleteYour block is really great. love how you quilted it. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteNice black and white block and I love the bag too!
ReplyDeleteYour block is spooktacular! The backing is perfect :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing
VEry nice! I have to try a swoon block soon!
ReplyDeleteA fall swoon, I just swooned over it! Great choice of fabrics!
ReplyDeleteI've been eying the swoon myself. I loved the sheer size of it, but had so much going on, I didn't get to it(yet!). Now you've made me hungry for that one again...... I just might check my stash for some. It looks lovely in your colours! Thank you for showing!
ReplyDeleteVery nicely done! I like your swoon block, I have been tempted by that block as well!
ReplyDeleteFabulous quilts - I love them all - love the halloween back too. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWow - love how you did your swoon block!
ReplyDeleteAnd your material choices - perfect!
Wow.....great block.
ReplyDeleteSwoon is a favorite block of mine also. Yours looks great, and the smaller size is a good idea for many projects.
ReplyDeleteLove your Swoon block and the colors. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYour swoon is to swoon over. The back is perfect!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your talent on a beautiful block. Love the backing fabric as well.
ReplyDeleteLove the block.....the fabric is beautiful.....
ReplyDeleteHi!!! Very pretty!!!! Love the addition of the eggplant!!! Love the backing too!!!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous block. Love the fall colours. bonnielarson58@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blocks! Love the fabrics and the colors. Feels like fall here in South Texas...Thanks for sharing, Judith, Texas
ReplyDeleteGreat selection of fabrics for your block. it is almost 3D, very effective. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYou fabric is perfect for your block...you did a great job, very nice.
ReplyDeletegreat work thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteI Love your Halloween Fabric Too!
ReplyDeleteLove the choices!
ReplyDeleteRosemary B here:
ReplyDeleteThe first one I like, I said awww, the second one OH, the third one I said wowowowie
I LOVE this block and yours looks just wonderful great colors!!
Thanks for sharing, very inspiring
That became one nice block! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI like using one pattern in different color schemes. I'm doing that same thing with the Great Granny Blocks.
ReplyDeleteFall Blessings
Gmama Jane
Cynthia-Love the wavy fabric in you Swooning Autumn block, very seasonal. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteI love your Swooning block - and especially love that you chose the halloween fabric for the back! blessings, marlene
ReplyDeleteBeautiful block!!! Thanks for sharing how you made it with us!
ReplyDeleteThe "Swoon" block is a longtime favorite of mine ... you did it lovely justice!! Great job!!! :)
ReplyDeleteYour Swooning into Autumn block looks great!I haven't tried the Swoon pattern yet.
ReplyDeleteYour block is great!! You did a wonderful job on the tutorial.
ReplyDeletewow your block turned out so very cool and very autumn. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThe Swoon blocks look good in all fabrics! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove all your blocks! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSo many ideas for the Fall. Great job on your block thanks for sharing it with us.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your blocks. They are all lovely. Great job!
ReplyDeleteWow a mini swoon in fall colors! Thanks for sharing your creative block!
ReplyDeleteLove your swoon block and the choice of fabric.
ReplyDeleteYour swoon blocks made me swoon as well. Great job.
ReplyDeletecheers
maggie in Maine
maggiemine42@gmail.com
I love you mini swoon block!! It looks wonderful!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat Swoon blocks!
ReplyDeleteLove your 'swoon' block. Thanks for the tut. Your backing fabric is really neat.
ReplyDeleteVery good. Love your fabrics.
ReplyDeleteYour fall Swoon block is great. Love the colors.
ReplyDeleteInteresting block. Very non-traditional but gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI didn't realize the Swoon blocks were so large. You did a marvelous job with the block and also in the math because it turned out so well. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteLoved the colors and blocks!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun block...love your choice of fabrics!! TFS
ReplyDeleteLooks fantastic!! See ya next time you are here!!
ReplyDeleteNadine
Very cute block! Great job!
DeleteCynthia - Swoon is right! That block is awesome :o) Thanks for showing the tut and for hopping with us!
ReplyDeleteThat is so pretty. I can imagine what it looks like in the sage green (one of my favorite colors. Thanks for sharing with us. I'll be leafing you now to visit the next blog.
ReplyDeleteCynthia, great color choices for autumn. I love the swoon block and have the pattern. I have not make a block but someday soon I hope to make a Swoon quilt. Great job and thanks for sharing in the hop! Happy stitching, Pauline
ReplyDeletewhat great colors for a halloween quilt too.
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing
in stitches
I would have never thought to use swoon blocks in Halloween fabric. Love it.
ReplyDeleteWonderful block.Love your color choice.Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteOhhhhh I here by "Swoon" too!!! What beautiful block with the fabrics that are befitting such a wonderful time of year. Thanks for sharing it with us!
ReplyDeleteSincerely,
Tricia
I love it!!! Love your choice of fabrics for the block, as well as the backing. Happy Halloween & Autumn!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your beautiful block.
ReplyDeleteGreat block. It is fun to see how the swoon block changes based on fabric placement. Yours is lovely.
ReplyDeleteI'm loving this blog hop. Orange is one of my favorite colors. Great job reducing the swoon block!
ReplyDeleteI love that block!!!
ReplyDeleteOh I love it!!! and yes it says autumn to me and the backing takes me into the Halloween time thanks Quilter000
ReplyDeleteVery cute!
ReplyDeleteHiya! I love this block, will have to add it to my favs list. Have a wonderful autumn. Blessed be, hugs!!!
ReplyDeleteplayamom57 at yahoo dot com
Swoon is just gorgeous. Love your fabrics.
ReplyDeleteYour block is lovely. Swoon blocks are so complicated! I love that yellow you used in the centre, it reminds me of the sun
ReplyDeleteswooning over your block!:)
ReplyDeleteYour swoon blocks are so pretty.I have a habit of making my blocks bigger than are probably called for but fun to do yours really look great Thanks for sharing.Becky
ReplyDeleteWow, that is one very awesome block! And it does not seem to be as hard as it looks to put together. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWhat great blocks. Thanks for participating and sharing with us. I have fallen in love with the Swoon pattern and was apprehensive. Now that I see the blocks made up close - I can do that! I love the pattern done in the fabrics you chose.
ReplyDeleteI read on down in your blog. Thank you for participating with your not even being in your own home. One Saturday 3.5 months before my daughter's second child was to be born, I got a call and she said that I was a grandmother again. Wow! The first son had been premature and she had been told this son would not be. She lives in Albuquerque and her husband was in Santa Fe. Her in-laws took her to the hospital. Her husband made it back in 40 minutes just in time for the birth. They gave her the drug to help develop the lungs and to try to stop labor - both in vain! Her stepdad and I got in the car and drove out there. All the family there, including her husband had plans to be out of town. Her husband had a business trip with his boss planned to Wash, DC. So, everyone else went on with plans. I got to see the baby once. She got sick and ran a fever and couldn't even see the baby - just drop off milk. So, I left never even holding him. She is a teacher. She had taught on Friday and had him Saturday morning. She weighed 3 lbs 2 ozs. It was spring break. Then she went back to school the following Monday. They had planned for her sick leave for him to be born full term. She worked until he came home from the hospital and then she was home with him all summer. When she went back to school, teachers were offering to give her their sick leave but that was impossible. Another teacher had a student teacher, so some days the student teacher took her later classes and she could go to the hospital without a sub. She and her husband took it like champs since the first son was a preemie. The little guy just starting walking at about 17 months and does he ever have a personality. I'm headed out later this month to sit with the boys.
May God richly bless your family.
"Swooning in Autumn"... is fantastic! I just love this block and yours is wonderful in autumnal colours. Your fabric for the backing had me grinning... a perfect choice!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing!
AWESOME! Love this pattern and now I definitely most have it, he he! Thanks for being a part of this hop and sharing your beautiful creation.
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