It's
Moda Blog Hop Time!
Welcome to Day 4 of Moda's latest visit with all
of the designers.
Today is my day and I am honored to be sharing it with Barbara Brackman and
V & Co. Be sure to stop by their blogs too!
The theme of this blog hop is "Size Matters" and my newest line of fabric "Family Tree"
(available in stores this fall) definitely illustrates how size matters.
The panel is an actual family tree that you can use to applique your family
members (little birds) onto.
The number of birds on your family tree depends on the
SIZE of your family!
Our family is still growing......
(As you can see from this picture of my husband's birthday!)
.........so our tree is not full yet.
(Notice there is a lot of room left for many, many more grandchildren!)
For the Hop, each designer was given a block to create
using our newest fabric.
We were to create a finished 18" block and incorporate it into a project.
These are my 2 blocks. I just couldn't decide which
color version I liked the best when laying them out.
So, I tried both
and appliqued little birds from the group in
some of the blocks.
Using the blue block, I made this simple pillow
(I plan on making the orange block into a pillow too!)
Barb Cherniwchan of Coach House designs has created several wonderful
patterns using "Family Tree," including the wall hanging
above.
Stop by her website
to see all of the creative patterns that she has designed for
Family Tree! (I've just included a couple.)
In The Treetops
Quilt
Reunion Tablerunner
Be sure to visit all of the designers and collect all of the
block patterns. Here is the schedule:
September 4, 2013
Laundry Basket QuiltsFrench General
Zen Chic
September 5, 2013
Bunny HillBasic Grey
Sweetwater
September 6, 2013
Jan Patek QuiltsPat Sloan
Sandy Gervais
September 9, 2013
Deb StrainBarbara Brackman
V & Co.
September 10, 2013
Lauren + Jessi JungKate Spain
Me and My Sister Designs
September 11, 2013
Kathy Schmitz StudiosMinick & Simpson
Primitive Gatherings
September 12, 2013
Fig Tree & Co.Malka Dubrawsky
Thimbleblossoms
September 13, 2013
Blackbird DesignsCotton Way
Stephanie Ryan Design Studio
September 14, 2013
Kansas TroublesAneela Hoey
On Sept. 16th, Moda will post the entire quilt assembly
instructions at
And now for the Giveaway!!!!
Leave a comment telling me if you like my blue or orange block
best and you will be entered to win
these Family Tree precuts.
The winner will be announced on Sept. 16th.
Please make sure that you leave an e-mail address or stop by
on the 16th to see if you have won, so that I
can send your prize.
Have fun hopping!
Always,
Deb
I would choose blue.
ReplyDeleteBoth are pretty but I really like the blue one best. Love the family tree.
ReplyDeleteKathy Lemon
thelemonquilter37@yahoo.com
I love the bird applique on the orange one, but blue is my favorite color. It is so hard to choose. The family tree is amazing, what fun to put it together! Thanks for a chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI'm a blue gal.
ReplyDeleteI like the orange block the best. I prefer the open space around the birds.
ReplyDeleteThe orange Block is perfect for fall! Love the fabric line!
ReplyDeleteI like the blue block best. Cute fabric! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI love the orange block best. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteEven though I am not normally a blue person, i think your blue one is very pretty. My fave!
ReplyDeleteOrange all the way! I love your fabric, thanks for all the great ideas on how to use it and the link to Coach House Designs too. One can never have too many resources! Best, Ani
ReplyDeleteIf I have to choose, it would be the blue. I love birds, so I'm anxious to see your fabric too.
ReplyDeleteI love the blue one more although the orange one is also very cute!
ReplyDeletehildy(at)ebertzeder(dot)de
The orange does it for me - I do like the blue but the orange really "pops". This would combine my 2 passions genealogy and quilting ♥
ReplyDeleteThe blue one is my favorite. Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteNormally I choose blue, but in this case I like the orange block better :-)
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to these panels being out in Oct so I can play with my scraps!;-)! I would add an orange strip to the blue one! Sweet! Though the orange pilla would be a lovely Fall look!
ReplyDeleteLola
I love both blocks but think the blue is my favorite. Thank you for the opportunity to win!
ReplyDeleteThe blue one has my vote. Thanks for the block and the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI've surprised myself, but I like the orange one the best. Thanks for sharing & the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI really love the blue one!! Thanks for sharing in the hop!
ReplyDeleteI like the orange block best but both are really cute! Thanks for the chance to win some of your wonderful fabric!
ReplyDeleteI like the blue one the best. I think these pillows would make great gifts too.
ReplyDeleteBlue is one of my favorite colors and looks great in this pillow. Since I love geneology too I am looking forward to using this fabric line. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI like the Orange block but, I think I like the Blue a little bit more so Blue gets my vote. Thank you
ReplyDeleteI was going to say the blue block but, I went back and the orange is So fall, I love it. I really like the blue, it's colors are so calming. Orange wins, for me. LOVE, the little bird so cute. Thank you! ;->
ReplyDeleteI like the color of the orange block, but I like the combination of patterns in the blue block.
ReplyDeleteI would favor the Blue Birds. It's so exciting when they visit our garden.
ReplyDeleteAlthough I'm partial to blue, in this case I like your orange block better with the plethora of adorable birds!
ReplyDeleteI usually never pick blue but this time blue it is!
ReplyDeleteBoth are great, but I like the blue one a bit more - maybe because of the cute fabric containing the mini birds. Thanks for sharing the post and joining the blog hop with other Moda designers.
ReplyDeleteThat panel is the cutest thing ever. I love the blue birds - thinking "happiness". We've started on great grands so may have to add some leaves falling off.
ReplyDeleteI like the blue best. I like fabric with birds. Thanks for the blog.
ReplyDeleteI love the color of the orange block but the 2 bird design of the blue block. Thanks for the opportunity to win!:)
ReplyDeleteboth are great i would be happy if some one gave me them
ReplyDeleteBoth colorways are lots of fun but I go for the blue block. Thanks for a chance to win this gorgeous fabric.
ReplyDeleteI love your blue color way, and love the family concept. Thanks for the opportunity!!
ReplyDeleteHow does one decide, well I like blue, its one of my colors. But the orange is bright and happy with the blue calm. So I can't decide which one because I like both. They would make a get pair of pillows. I do love the Family Tree Panel, what a great idea.
ReplyDeleteI love fall colors but I wouldn't pick orange alone, just me though. I love the blue, I find that to be a much more natural color for me. Thanks, Have a blessed Day! Debbie
ReplyDeleteI like the blue one best. Your new line looks just lovely.
ReplyDeleteThe blue block is my favorite. I also love the panel that I can make my own family tree on!!
ReplyDeleteLove the blue one...of course, blue is my favorite color.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win!!
Both blocks are calling me, but I'd pick the orange one. The Family Tree line looks wonderful!
ReplyDeleteAlthough blue is my favorite color, there's something about the orange one that makes it really stand out.
ReplyDeleteI love the little bird in your pillow and the fabric looks so good, I would love a chance to win it.
ReplyDeleteGreetings
I love blue option! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI love love love the blue one :) Thanks you so much, blessings
ReplyDeleteI love the blue one but the orange adds a little spice to your life.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love the blue one - hate to say it, but I am most definitely NOT a lover of the color orange!
ReplyDeleteThat is a very hard decision to make. They are both beautiful. I will go with blue,i love anything with birds.babscorbitt@ gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteI love the Blue Pillow, I really like adding in fabric with Writing on it adds something special to it.
ReplyDeleteI prefer the orange. thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteI love the little birds! I like the blue one best.......
ReplyDeleteI love the orange one! And, I love your block. Thanks for the pattern and giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI'm loving the Family Tree! I've been thinking on doing one for several years now. I think I prefer the blue.
ReplyDeleteI'm a blue person so I have to say I like the blue best. Thanks for the pattern and the giveaway.
ReplyDeletePaula
I really like the blue as it is my favourite colour. Thank you for the block and also the cute giveaway.
ReplyDeleteks(dot)eyles(at)yahoo(dot)co(dot)uk
What cute fabric! I don't particularly like blue and I love orange so orange it is!
ReplyDeleteAlways, blue!
ReplyDeleteIt was harder to pick than I thought it would be. Blue is my favorite color, but the orange just looked so bright and happy. Sorry, I just can't pick. They look perfect together.
ReplyDeleteIt is hard to pick but I like the orange one the best. The color really pops! So clever to make a pillow from a large quilt block.
ReplyDeleteI like the orange the best! I just love the little birdies!
ReplyDeleteI like your blue block best :) And I adore the Reunion table runner! Thank you for sharing them with us!
ReplyDelete~Brandy
brandizzle7133 at yahoo dot com
Blue...blue....blue....
ReplyDeletealthough Orange looks nice too.
Both blocks are lovely and cheery. However, I am a sucker for orange and like the birds appliqued there. I will look for your fabric line in stores soon....winning some would be a good start!
ReplyDeleteI like the blue one better :-)
ReplyDeleteI think the orange is my favorite. I have a daughter that just loves orange, so she has made me love it too.
ReplyDeleteCute blocks! I have a thing for birds! I like the orange one just the teensiest bit more than the blue and would be so thrilled to win your goodies! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteLove the whole idea behind this fabric line. Blue is my fave. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHands down the orange wins, however, the whole FAMILY TREE line looks fabulous. soardkgatfusedotnet
ReplyDeleteThe blue is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteUsually I vote for anything blue, but that orange block is great! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI always love blue!! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely the orange block.
ReplyDeleteI always love cool colors best, and while both are lovely, I have to say I prefer the blue.
ReplyDeleteI like the orange block, because I like seeing all the birds. Great fabric design. I can definitely see making a family tree.
ReplyDelete(I also have collected a little stash of your Spa fabrics for a future blue and white quilt!)
They are both my favorite colors so I could not chose one over the other:)
ReplyDeleteI love the fabric and the table runner is a great idea. I'm a big fan of blue, so that would be my choice.
ReplyDeleteI am partial to the blue as it is my favorite color though the orange is lovely for the upcoming autumn season.
ReplyDeleteI like both but prefer the blue. Blue is a calming color. Id use the orange for some punch.
ReplyDeleteI like the blue block best, but blue is my favorite color! Thanks for the giveaway :)
ReplyDeleteThat's a tough choice as they are both so cute! I'll pick blue because I really like the little trees on the white background.
ReplyDeleteIf I had to make a decision between the two, I like them equally,
ReplyDeletewould have to go with blue, as a mom to three boys that seems to
be the dominate color around our house. Thanks for the chance to
win.
Usually I'm a blue girl but there's something about that orange block that is just so darn happy. Orange for me!
ReplyDeleteI love the orange block! Love the panel too, how fun! My mother would love one of these quilts for Mother's Day. I would definitley win the "Favorite Child" of the holiday award, lol ;)
ReplyDeleteThey're both beautiful but I'm a blue girl so that gets my vote. Thanks for the chance at your giveaway.
ReplyDeleteThe blue block! The orange is pretty, but the blue block sings! I really like the use of the text print especially. Thanks for the opportunity!
ReplyDeleteWhile I really love them both, I think I am more in love with the blue. Thank you for the chance!
ReplyDeleteI like the blue best, has a softer, calming feel to it.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
I like the blue one best. Calming.
ReplyDeleteI liked the blue one best. It has a little applique PLUS it used the tree fabric which was beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBoth are beautiful, but I think the blue is my favorite! Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteOrange is outstanding, the colors are bright and fun. Love the Family Tree design especially the cute birds. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
ReplyDeleteFall is my favorite time of year so the orange pulled at my heart strings. But I like them both.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your talents with us.
I LOVE the blue pillow!!!! you did a great job. I love birds and am so hoping that I'll be one of your winners. Beautiful fabric.
ReplyDeletedebgirotti at gmail dot com
The blue pillow is my favorite. would be fun to win.
ReplyDeleteMarci
Although my granddaughter would disagree and pick the blue, I REALLY like the orange colorway. Can't wait to locate this fabric! I want to make the table runner, NOW, too cute.
ReplyDeleteIt's a hard choice, but I like the orange colorway best. I Love the panel - can't wait to play with it!
ReplyDeleteJill
I like the orange best.
ReplyDeleteI like the orange block better. Very cute with the appliqued birds. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteGenerally, I prefer blue over orange, but not this time! I prefer the orange.
ReplyDeleteIf I have to choose, I pick the blue block.
ReplyDeleteOrange.
ReplyDeleteThe blue block is soothing, but the orange block stands out more. I guess I will have to say the orange.
ReplyDeleteI'm not much of an orange girl (except for the citrus variety!) so the blue version is my favorite. Very cute block, Deb.
ReplyDeleteI'm in love with the orange block - reminds me more of Fall, my favorite season.
ReplyDeleteHi Deb:
ReplyDeleteI saw the video of you demonstrating your new Family Tree fabric and the comment came up to add the birds with Velcro! That cracked me and the entire audience up!
I love orange because it is the color of the year and one I am not cozy with yet, but it is so fresh and clean-looking. I cannot wait for your line to come out. Thanks so much for the block pattern.
Love,
Mary ldylatuna@att.net
I really like the blue block - it made a beautiful pillow! Thanks for the give away!
ReplyDeleteI like the orange best!
ReplyDeleteI am not usually a Blue person…but i Love the blue group.
ReplyDeleteI love the blue!
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love the blue :-)
ReplyDeleteI just love anything blue!
ReplyDeleteI like the orange block the best because of all the birds that are on there!! It's gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteI love them both, but if I had to choose I would pick orange! Thank you! Lovely lovely line of fabric and I adore the reunion table runner. A must make for me for my mum in law!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty line of fabric. I really like the orange line.
ReplyDeleteTFS the block too.
I'm partial to the orange block.
ReplyDeleteI love the blue! I really like what you did with the reunion tablecloth.
ReplyDeleteBoth of your blocks are lovely, love the blue as a pillow. What a great new fabric collection, my favorite print is the birds and trees, so sweet. Thanks for the chance to win
ReplyDeleteI love the blue one.Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThe colors and designs are just beautiful but if I must choose a fave color, it would be the blue and I love the sweet birds! Thank you,
ReplyDeleteEllen
I love the blue block! So cute in pillow form too!
ReplyDeleteLove the fabric with the birds, how darn cute. I like both colors but if I had to choose i'd take the orange one. Thanks for the pattern and giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI love the Family Tree Fabric line. I am drawn to the orange block you created, maybe because fall is around the corner. The birds are adorable! The Family Tree runner would be a fun project.
ReplyDeleteI love how the orange just pops!
ReplyDeleteI think I love the blue the most - except the orange is so pretty! What's a girl to do?
ReplyDeleteI prefer the orange, but then it's one of my favourite colours at the moment so it's naturally going to be my preference. I'm looking forward to your new line coming out. My Dad's been researching our family tree for years so this will be perfect to stitch for him.
ReplyDeleteI think I like the blue better but I'm not absolutely sure. The orange is pretty nice, too.
ReplyDeleteThey're both very pretty. I prefer the orange, if only because I'm just about over the color blue right now.
ReplyDeleteI love the Orange. Lovely color.
ReplyDeleteI like the blue block best, but blue is one of my favorite colors!
ReplyDeletemissysaprons@gmail.com
The blue is my favorite, in fact it could BE an accent pillow on my bed.
ReplyDeleteAlthough blue is one of my favorite colors, I like the orange block better....I like that it showcases the birds more. How about the orange block done in the blue colors? Thank you for sharing! anglanouette at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteI like the blue block the best. Very pretty.
ReplyDeleteI love the color blue and between your two blocks, this is no exception. Thank you for the chance to win some very pretty fabric!!
ReplyDeleteTami
tamiquilts(at)att(dot)net
both blocks are so sweet. I love anything with birds. If I were to win I would love the blue fabrics. thanks for a chance.
ReplyDeleteI love the orange one and love your birds!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway!
I like both blocks, but choose the orange one as my favorite since it has the most birds on it! I love those little birds!! I would love to win some of your fabric. Thank you so much for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI think both are very pretty, but I would pick the blue to go with my decor. Thanks for the giveaway chance.
ReplyDeleteI like the blue best, but really they are both great. I love the fabric!
ReplyDeleteI am loving Orange lately so I will go with that one. But both are fantastic!
ReplyDeleteI'm a little addicted to orange these days, so of course the orange one!
ReplyDeleteLove both of the colorways - orange and blue, but would have to pick blue over orange. Probably due to the fact that my personality is a Blue, based on a recent personality test. Thanks for the opportunity!
ReplyDeleteForgot to add, the Family Line group is awesome, as always, love all your designs!
ReplyDeleteI love the blue. Thanks so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBlue! We just attended a family reunion yesterday, I'll deffinately have to look for the tree!
ReplyDeleteI love the blue block.
ReplyDeleteThe orange block - I really like the birds and orange is one of my favorite quilting fabrics. Love the family tree fabric - I've been trying to think of something to make the kid's for their "family" gift this Christmas and think I just found it. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a really hard choice because it is such a great orange! But I am going to pick the blue.
ReplyDeleteLove the orange. It's truly energetic!
ReplyDeleteI'm a blue-aholic, so I have to choose the blue option!
ReplyDeleteHm. I like the orange block the best, but I really love the colors in the blue block!
ReplyDeleteLove them both. I can see why it is hard for you to choose, but I would pick orange because it looks like a family of birds. Great fabric line.
ReplyDeleteI love the bold orange. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteBoth of the blocks are lovely, but I love blue, so the blue block is my choice!
ReplyDeleteI love, love, love them both but the blue is my favorite well...because blue is my favorite color!! So fun!! I can't wait to buy the panel and get started on my family tree.
ReplyDeleteI love the blue block. I am loving this new fabric collection. Thanks for a great giveaway:)
ReplyDeleteI like the blue best. I think it's a great idea to use birds in a family tree. Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteMy vote is for the blue block. I love the birds in the center as the focus. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
ReplyDeleteThis is tough! I really like how all the birds look in the orange block, but then blue is my fav color ... OK, orange it is ! Love your new fabrics - thanks for the chance to win them !!
ReplyDeleteGee... I actually love them both! But if I really had to pick... I think I would go with the orange one! The colors are bold and kinda reminds me of fall... here in Arizona, I don't get to see the fall leaves change... the only leaves I see change are the ones that die from the heat! ugh Happy quilting!
ReplyDeletearray-dawn@cox.net
They're both great, but the orange is my favourite.
ReplyDeleteI'm a fan of orange, so that appeals to me the most.
ReplyDeleteI prefer blue. I seldom use orange in quilts, but know others love it. Give me blues, purples and pinks, and I'm happy! Love the designs! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteWow, that's a tough choice, but I do think this time my most favorite is the ORANGE. :)
ReplyDeleteI like both, but I will choose the orange block because of the cute appliqued birds. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI like the orange block the best because, well, it's nearly autumn! Love your family tree panel -- lots of folks ask me to make family tree quilts for them and I don't really enjoy doing it because mine are so funky. Yours will be a fabulous solution!
ReplyDeleteI like the blue because you used more of those beautiful prints, but I also like the orange because of the sweet applique. I'd probably make the blue though. Beautiful fabric line.
ReplyDeleteIt is definitely ORANGE for me....I love Orange!
ReplyDeleteThe little birdies just reached out and grabbed me...they remind me of my mother who recently passed away...thanks for the big smile.
Kelly
I prefer blue, but I have enjoyed orange in fabric more and more.
ReplyDeleteBLUE BLUE BLUE
ReplyDeleteThanks for the awesome giveaway!!
I love the blue. But the orange is pretty too.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the contest.
Blue's my favorite! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI like both layouts but will make the blue book first as the print of words relating to `Family` is my favourite. love these fabrics. An awesome giveaway. Happy stitching.
ReplyDeleteI love the orange block best. Love your family tree panel.
ReplyDeleteI love the orange block! It's so cheery. Really like the family tree idea!
ReplyDeleteThe orange block is so cute because of all the little birds. Genealogy is another one of my hobbies so I really like your family tree.
ReplyDeleteHard to pick, but I think I like the blue block best. This will be fun fabric to play with.
ReplyDeleteLove the blue block....and you family tree line! Thanks for the block and the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteOrange, Orange, Orange. ♥
ReplyDeleteThank you for being a part of the Size Matters Blog Hop. I am certainly going to be printing out your free pattern. Since I do love the color blue, I am choosing the blue block. There is nothing wrong with the organce block; just love blue.
ReplyDeleteSandi Timmons
I am not a fan of orange but I love the birds in the center.
ReplyDeleteI really love the blue most. Even better for me is that my living room walls are blue so it's perfect for my house too. I LOVE the idea of making a family tree this way and now is a great time to start for me because I now have 3 grandchildren.
ReplyDeleteFunny thing is that I could never have made this for my Stepmom and Dad because there are 9 children, and something like 26 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. I'm not sure I have a wall large enough to hold that much of a family tree wall hanging or that the tree wouldn't topple over from being top heavy. LOL Ooh maybe I could make an orchard?
They are both pretty cute but I think I like the orange one best
ReplyDeleteBoth blocks are beautiful but I love the blue one best. I love the whole fabric line! We have a family reunion this year and I'm so glad I discovered this. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI like the orange block - I like how the birds stand out.
ReplyDeleteI love the orange! It's fun, lively, spirited. The blue is lovely, but just so ...... safe.
ReplyDeleteThank you for this great opportunity!
Pretty blocks: I prefer the blue one. lia.vandenbrand@live.nl
ReplyDeleteI'm personally a fan of the blue block. But blue is one of my favorite colors so that is probably why!
ReplyDeleteThey both look good but I am partial to the orange. Thanks for the chance
ReplyDeleteI love the blue one. I think it allows you to focus on the bird in the center.
ReplyDeleteWell.....blue, but I like them both! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteHave to agree with most, both look great! But I lean towards the blue one more!!! Thanks for the give away too ! Happy quilting!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure if that went through because it shot off by itself. Blogspot does that to me. I like the design of the orange one and the colors of the blue one. Thanks for the pattern.
ReplyDeletedezertsuz at gmail
Gosh, they are both lovely but if I had to choose, I would say I like the blue block best but only because I don't normally go with orange. They are both wonderful! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI like all your projects and picture, but I lean more to blue than orange. This is a fun hop and thanks for the chance to win. Oh I also loved the video and the Velcro idea. LOL
ReplyDeleteBlue block but I also like the orange....thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI think I like the orange one better which honestly suprised me since I normally go for blue over orange! Either way I like them, thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI like your blue block, but the orange one is pretty too. Thanks for the chance to win some of your beautiful fabric.
ReplyDeleteThey are both wonderful. I probably would pick the blue, though. This is a sweet little line and the giveaway is great!
ReplyDeletereillyr2(at)hotmail(dot)com
Hi, I think I like the orange one the best. It just seems to pop a little bit more for me than the blue. Thank for the chance
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