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Quiltmaker's Blog Tour - 100 Designer Blocks Vol. 13

5/6/2016

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BLOCK # 1228         TILTED LILY

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 Welcome to my blog for volume 13 of Quiltmaker’s 100 Designer block blog tour. This is my block. I named it “Tilted Lily” because the traditional Carolina Lily block is set on-point. This one is in a square setting. I’ll explain how this came about a little further down in this blog. I will be sending one lucky blogger a free copy of Volume 13 at the end of the tour. If you would like to be that lucky person you need to do two things, please visit my Facebook page and click on the “Like” and also leave a comment below. If you have already “Liked” my page then just leave a comment below. I will remind you what you have to do again at the end. Monday, May 9 at 12:00 midnight is the deadline. P.S. if you don't do Facebook, you'll still be included. Just tack that fact onto your comment that you leave below.

Congratulations to Beth T. from Oregon! I hope you find a lot of inspiration in this issue.
And a big thank you to everyone who visited and left a comment! I'm glad you enjoyed my block and my explanation.

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My first experience with the Carolina Lily block and Y-seams happened when I decided to enter the competition New Quilts from an Old Favorite. The theme for 2014 was the Carolina lily. I knew immediately that I wasn’t going sew a single Y-seam. No Way! I was sure that there had to be an easier way. The only idea that I came across was to make the lily from two Flying Geese units and a Half Square Triangle (HST) unit. The only problem with this technique was that it made the two opposite “V” sections of the petals too deep and the center “V” was too short. This gave the lily a distorted aspect.
I decided that I would work with the technique that uses two Flying Geese units and a Half Square Triangle unit. I figured there had to be a way to use this technique without the resulting distortion. To do this I needed to use my ever dependable Electric Quilt software (EQ). I drafted a single Carolina Lily block flower that had y-seams. I converted the block to guidelines and then drafted over the outlines and the diagonal line that creates the triangle at the bottom. Then I connected the ends of the diagonal with the “V” of the center petal. This creates a Half Square Triangle unit. Next I simply continued the diagonal line of the flower petal until it reached the side of the Half Square Triangle unit. I called these units “Tall” Flying Geese. To construct the “Tall” Flying Geese units I created a foundation paper pattern.
My next encounter with the Lily block and Y-seams was with our Quilt Guild’s raffle quilt. The design that we came up with was an on point setting and it included mostly non-directional applique blocks. The only problem was the setting of the lily block was directional and we felt that it threw everything off visually. After pondering this for a while a solution was found. In one of the magazines we saw a Sue Garman design, "Bed of Roses" that was set on point and included applique. In this quilt the designer used square set applique blocks around the center block. The directional aspect of the applique blocks around the center makes the design feel like a medallion quilt.    
So I decided that I could do the same thing with our Carolina Lily block by adding triangles to the sides creating a square set. And that’s how the Lily became “Tilted”.
I was planning on sewing “Tilted Lily” block with my “tall” geese technique when I realized that our quilt design also included a Blazing Star block which is also made with Y-seams. The Blazing Star block is used in the setting triangles as a partial block. Since both blocks include Y-seams I felt it would be confusing to use two different techniques to avoid the Y-seams. So I decide that whatever worked for the Blazing Star block would also work for the Lily block.

I knew that this block would be easier for me to construct if it was a foundation piecing pattern. I started by extending the seam lines to eliminate the Y-seams. I noticed that two adjacent areas contained the same color fabric, so I eliminated the seams line between those pieces.
Now it was time to apply the same idea to the Lily block and here is the result. A much simpler way to construct a challenging block.
I hope you enjoyed this blog post. Don’t forget visit my Facebook page and click the “Like” button and also to leave a comment below. If you have already “Liked” my Facebook page then just leave a comment below. Do these things and you could be the lucky blogger to win free copy of Volume 13 at the end of the tour. Monday, May 9 at 12:00 midnight is the deadline
83 Comments
Anita link
5/6/2016 04:34:13 am

Your block is very cute, I like the way you made the lilies. Thanks for the giveaway.

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Paige link
5/6/2016 05:55:39 am

Great block and beautiful presentation quilt!

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Kathy
5/6/2016 06:23:33 am

Congratulations on your block, very nice.

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NANCY TANNER
5/6/2016 07:08:33 am

love your block, thanks for the giveaway

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Allison Evrard
5/6/2016 07:34:53 am

I love the Tilted Lily block. Beautiful!

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Cyndy Knapp
5/6/2016 07:51:41 am

Very cute block. I've always loved lilies! Thank you for sharing with us and congratulations on being in the magazine.

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Monica link
5/6/2016 07:55:23 am

I love the block.

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Gabriella B
5/6/2016 08:06:50 am

Have a great day

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Diane Harris link
5/6/2016 08:42:44 am

Hi Janice, this is Diane from Quiltmaker. We're so happy to have you along with us for Volume 13. I appreciate it when a designer reimagines a traditional block and you've done a lovely job of it!

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Janice
5/6/2016 10:39:06 am

Thank you Diane. It's always fun to be included in the blog tour. I loved your last article about editing oversights in pattern development. It was spot on!

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Beth in TN
5/6/2016 08:45:25 am

This is one of those blocks that could go traditional or modern.

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Wanda
5/6/2016 09:06:33 am

At last a lily block I can make without a y-seam. Thanks for your lovely block. And thanks for the chance to win.

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Janice
5/6/2016 10:41:39 am

"NO More Y-Seams, Ever!" You have say it like you're Joan Crawford in "Mommy Dearest". I'm glad you liked the block!

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Pat D
5/6/2016 09:22:37 am

Thanks for sharing the process for creating your block.

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kay
5/6/2016 09:22:52 am

Thank you for sharing how the block developed, always interesting to see the creative process at work. I like the name Tilted Lily, makes one wonder why it's tilted??? too much cohabiting with the "Drunkards Path" perchance??

since I don't do Facebook this is my only post to you :)

Thank you for participating
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Janice
5/6/2016 10:43:24 am

Hi Kay, LOL, I never thought of that, but I think you may be right. No worries about not being on FB. I'll include you in the giveaway anyway.

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Nancysue
5/6/2016 09:25:11 am

Thank you for explaining the construction of your gorgeous block. You do a wonderful job for your readers. Am putting it on my do-to list when I'm tired of doing Christmas projects, I'm going to do this one for moi!! :) I "liked" your fb page under the name Nancy Sue Bevis Phillips :)

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Janice
5/6/2016 10:48:02 am

Thank you for you for your kind response. For me, writing a blog is something I usually procrastinate. (I'm not a procrastinator by nature). I prefer math over writing, but when I finish, I feel very happy about being able to explain the workings of my mind to other quilters/designers. If I can inspire one person to try something new, it makes my day!

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Lori Smanski
5/6/2016 09:46:02 am

congratulations. your block is wonderful. i liked you on FB

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Allison CB
5/6/2016 09:48:56 am

Lovely block! Congrats on getting published!!!

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Lee Ann Lenfest link
5/6/2016 10:04:40 am

Wonderful block! Congrats!

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Debbie Rhodes
5/6/2016 10:45:19 am

This was a very interesting post.,. the block is delightful.. thanks

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Debra Kay Neiman
5/6/2016 10:47:41 am

I am a new follower on your FB page. crystalbluern at tds dot net

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Debra Kay Neiman
5/6/2016 10:49:22 am

Congratulations. This block could be used in spring and also on a Christmas project. crystalbluern at tds dot net

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CarolSC
5/6/2016 11:06:27 am

I enjoyed reading your thought process and will try to convert it to another block. Y seams have always been a challenge for me.
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michele breault
5/6/2016 11:33:23 am

Love your block and your design discussion.

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Sandi
5/6/2016 11:34:11 am

Love your Tilted Lily block! I don't do Facebook much so I hope I can still be in your give away.

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Janice
5/6/2016 11:43:01 am

No worries. You'll still be included. Thank you for visiting. I'm glad you enjoyed the block.

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Terri
5/6/2016 11:34:33 am

At last a lily block I can make as a pillow as it's not on-point! Thanks for sharing your creative process - I've learned so much! And thanks for the chance to win!

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Trina Aultman
5/6/2016 11:42:41 am

New to quilting, not quite ready to tackle this yet.... maybe someday because it's beautiful!

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Susan Salo
5/6/2016 11:48:29 am

Thanks for explaining your process! It's fun to see the creativity behind the block. I do like the "tilt".

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Loris Mills link
5/6/2016 11:58:57 am

Lovely lily block! This will look gorgeous with many blocks in a quilt. Thank you for participating and for the sweet giveaway.

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Rhonda D in KY
5/6/2016 12:18:03 pm

Enjoyed reading how you rethink traditional quilt blocks. I love the name of your blog since the Iris if my favorite flower. I don't use facebook regularly...log in just to download pics of the grandkids.

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Rhonda D in KY
5/6/2016 12:22:22 pm

When I first tried to post this it said that something went wrong and to try again. So when I tried again it said that it was a duplicate comment. Please pardon me if it does show up twice. I originally wrote the following: "Enjoyed reading how you rethink traditional quilt blocks. I love the name of your blog since the Iris if my favorite flower. I don't use facebook regularly...log in just to download pics of the grandkids."

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Diantha Howard
5/6/2016 12:30:22 pm

I love this block! (And I just "liked" your facebook page.) And thanks for the great tips on avoiding Y-seams.

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Joyce Mitchell
5/6/2016 01:03:21 pm

Lovely block. I've already liked your FB page. Thanks.

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Elizabeth Engman link
5/6/2016 01:11:21 pm

Love the way you simplified the construction. Thanks for sharing the technique used in this sweet variation.

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Jamie Todhunter
5/6/2016 01:13:04 pm

Thank you for a chance to win. I already follow you on Facebook. I like your lily's.

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Rosalind Gutierrez
5/6/2016 01:29:59 pm

Very adorable Tilted Lily block and I liked your facebook page also.

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Beth T.
5/6/2016 01:32:28 pm

I'm not on Facebook, so this comment isn't for an entry. I just wanted to say that I love how your leaves give a jaunty feel to the block. Isn't is fun how the small details can really lift a quilt? Congratulations on being included in the magazine and thanks for being part of the blog hop.

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Amy Walter
5/6/2016 02:16:31 pm

Lovely block!

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Jill Hicks
5/6/2016 02:38:08 pm

I love your tilted lilies. I have liked you on Facebook.

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Melody Lutz
5/6/2016 03:20:44 pm

Your block is so happy! Especially on a rainy day!

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Kris S
5/6/2016 04:10:52 pm

I liked you on Facebook. Love your header. The Carolina Lily is one of my favorite blocks. I like your variation.

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Judy
5/6/2016 04:22:28 pm

Your block is beautiful and I enjoyed reading about your process. I am another person not on facebook

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Kathy h
5/6/2016 04:35:14 pm

Beautiful block. Congratulations.

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Nancy
5/6/2016 05:17:05 pm

Congratulations on your block being selected. Your presentation is so informational.

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Jeane
5/6/2016 05:36:17 pm

Love this block, especially without the y seams. Thank you

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judy valentino
5/6/2016 06:20:10 pm

love your block!!!!

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Nancy Green
5/6/2016 06:29:35 pm

Interesting to read about your approach to design. Thank you

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Darlene B
5/6/2016 06:39:16 pm

Good job in eliminating those Y seams! Great block!

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ritainalaska link
5/6/2016 06:46:30 pm

like your lily! have been your fb follower since one of your previous 100blocks patterns.

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Joye Cox
5/6/2016 06:47:47 pm

I am a dinosaur that doesn't do facebook, but I like your pattern, especially since I am a Carolina Girl myself. Thanks for the chance to win.
[email protected]

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marta manole
5/6/2016 07:25:23 pm

Always like to read about the process of creating and to see the result, thank you...marta

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Anne Cowan
5/6/2016 07:26:35 pm

Your lily block is wonderful. I like the process that you used to arrive at the design.

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Tina
5/6/2016 07:37:57 pm

Great process. So creative and I love the block. Congrats!

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Margaret Andrews
5/6/2016 07:56:10 pm

First of all, I don't do facebook as I have a hard enough time keeping up with emails! But I so like your beautiful block. The explanation of how you designed it using EQ7 is just wonderful, as is EQ7! Thank you so much for sharing all this information.

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Cecilia
5/6/2016 08:49:10 pm

I love your block! Thank you for sharing your process with EQ7. I need to learn how it works better. I already like your Facebook page.

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Brenda E.
5/6/2016 09:20:52 pm

I am going to FB to your page as soon as I am done here!

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Rochelle Summers
5/6/2016 09:25:30 pm

I like this Iris Quilt Block. As I look out my kitchen window, I'm seeing the best display of Irises in years, thanks to the wet winter. I don't do Facebook but would still like to be entered in the drawing.

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Margaret
5/6/2016 09:59:14 pm

Love your block. Liked your Facebook page

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usairdoll
5/6/2016 10:02:41 pm

Pretty block. Loved hearing about how you designed it. Congratulations on having your block included in Vol. 13.

Thanks for a chance to win.

usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

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Janet T
5/6/2016 10:09:41 pm

Like your block! Already like you on FB. (Love your banner on FB page)

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Nancy
5/6/2016 10:19:40 pm

Sweet block! Thanks for sharing the giveaway.

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Bonnie
5/6/2016 10:27:32 pm

What a lovely block! Thanks for sharing your design process. I don't do Facebook.

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Yevonne Cearns
5/6/2016 10:45:16 pm

I really like Lily blocks and yours is very unique. Great job!

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Joy P link
5/6/2016 10:49:27 pm

Great block - Lily's are my favorite flower.

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Bella Harriger
5/7/2016 12:16:18 am

I really like the lily block set on point. It adds lots more interest than on a square.

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Rachell Reilly link
5/7/2016 12:43:23 am

Hi again!
I liked your FB page! I have one too....
Actually, I don't mind y-seams. Mine turn out pretty well. Yeah, they take a bit longer, but they're worth it (the tricky part is which way to press seams after you're finished.
reillyr2(at)hotmail(dot)com

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Chris
5/7/2016 01:06:06 am

I like your Lilly block, I live in NC so fits in just fine.

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Karen
5/7/2016 08:51:50 am

I like your block and the discussion on the design process.

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dianne
5/7/2016 08:58:53 am

beautiful block very springish

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Debbie Pickthall
5/7/2016 09:27:06 am

Thanks for showing how you designed your block! I have always wanted to try this but didn't know if I could do it - Now with your design I will definitely be trying it!

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Pat link
5/7/2016 12:20:19 pm

Great bllock, dainty yet bold!

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Elizabeth McDonald
5/7/2016 03:42:36 pm

I love your lily block! I am not a fan of settings that do not show the flowers as they would appear in life, and you have nicely solved that problem for me!

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Amanda Garvin link
5/7/2016 05:05:54 pm

Thank you for walking us through how you designed this block. It was extremely interesting!

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Jocelyn
5/7/2016 11:11:25 pm

Very cute block. I do not have facebook, but thank you for including me in your giveaway.

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Rommy
5/8/2016 06:52:28 am

I like Your block and THE wayyou exploiteren THE block

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Vicki D.
5/8/2016 12:12:34 pm

Thanks for sharing your process. I tend to avoid y-seams as well. I love your Tilted Lily. I would like you on facebook, but I'm not a member.

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Donna W
5/8/2016 12:48:11 pm

Love your block and thanks for the "lesson" on your block and y-seams.

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Annmarie
5/8/2016 09:25:24 pm

Tilted Lily is a perfect name for this lovely block. Love how it got the name.

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Barbara Young
5/9/2016 01:55:10 am

I love the fact that you updated a block to make it more user friendly. I wouldn't get any quilts done if I had to trace around cardboard templates like my grandma did. Great block.

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Amber Volk
5/9/2016 02:30:15 am

Loving your creative problem solving on this block!

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