Today's the day! My first blog hop. I'm so impressed with everyone's dotty fun. It's been a very long time since I've done any piecing, so it was a challenge. I'm having some computer problems here, so I'm off to fix them, and will be back to this post as soon as possible.
Apologies to any early bird hoppers.MaryAnybody in there?
(This little fellow took his first steps today!)
And,,,I'm back. My block was based on a block called South for Winter by Karen Linton from Quilt-Uber-Fest hosted by Scott Hansen at Blue Nickel Studios in 2011. (Run on sentence or what!) Well, that's where I started.
I love the look of this block against the Kona Tomato Red. It may end up as a cushion.
I've always loved polka dots, and black and white speak to me, so the colour choice was easy.
I'm amazed. My points matched!
I hope you've enjoyed my block. I enjoyed the challenge. (Blogging and I,,we've got a way to go.LOL)
Once again, huge thanks to
Corrie and
Mdm Samm for hosting and organizing Dots on Dots.
Please click over to my fellow bloggers who are dotty today.
September 18th
Mary
No problem, I have joined your blog, and put you in my follow list, so I will not miss you. Hope you get things fixed.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by, and thanks so much for following. We're up & running now.
DeleteOooh its lovely -black and white are fabulous together arent they and with red very striking - well done on your perfect points - I struggled with those on my piece!
ReplyDeleteAll those different sized dots look wonderful together and congratulations on the perfect points :)
ReplyDeleteI really like your block, the black and white dots are very striking!
ReplyDeleteDo the first steps have anything to do with the computer problems? Only, I seem to remember little sticky fingers found on my computer after they started to walk! Watch for peanut butter sandwiches in the DVD slot, that is always a good clue! Love your block!
ReplyDeleteBlack and white and red! Who could ask for more? Well you did! Your points matched!!!
ReplyDeleteI love your block, white and black against tomato red. A very good choice and I think that it will be a very awesome pillow.
ReplyDeleteBritt-Inger in Malmö, Sweden
Nice job on the block Mary. I love the black and white with the pop of color in the border. Blogging gets easier, believe me.
ReplyDeleteVery nice, love the classic look of black and white with the surprise of bright color thrown in!
ReplyDeleteGreat use of dots. Love it.
ReplyDeleteI always love it when my points match...wonderful block!
ReplyDeletePoints matching is as wonderful as a peanut butter and jelly on toast! :)
ReplyDeleteRed and black, my favorite combination! Great block.
ReplyDeletePerfect points and a great block. Nicely done.
ReplyDeleteHi Mary first blog hop, first block, first step...a day of first....yeahhhhh happy day and happy block to you
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blocks and your points mach are perfect!
ReplyDeleteLovely block! It's so nice when points match up!
ReplyDeleteI love Black and White, and Red as well. I have to work on getting my points to match up like that.. fantastic.
ReplyDeleteBlack and white are a good combo! Looks wonderful! I like the little peeping tom too!
ReplyDeleteA day of firsts - and I hope that you sign up for another hop - so much fun - your block was perfect. Judy C
ReplyDeleteLoved your block, I have a pile of them somewhere from that uber-fest!
ReplyDeleteGreat black and white polka dot block! I love it teamed with the red too! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGreat dotty block. I like black and white with a punch of color too.
ReplyDeleteI love the black/white dots with the tomato red! Your block has a great design, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletePolka Dots are just so much fun, I love your color palette.
ReplyDeleteI love black and white too and pairing it with that tomato red...genius. :) blessings, marlene
ReplyDeleteROSEMARY B here: oh how sweet to see your little walking peeper :-D cutie cute!
ReplyDeleteI love your block! Adding the red makes it very flashy! Thank you so much for sharing your creativity today.
What a fresh and interesting block pattern! It's perfect with black and white.
ReplyDeleteWhat pretty blocks! (I especially love the one in tomato red with black!)
ReplyDeleteYour little walking "dot" is pretty adorable, too!
I love the black and white dots in this block! I haven't seen this pattern before but it is really cute in this color.(The little guy is just adorable!)
ReplyDeleteMary, you did a wonderful job! My points never match!
ReplyDeleteLove the black and white and very interesting block pattern - and the tomato red really pops it. Thank you for sharing with us today.
ReplyDeleteI think most of us are surprised when our points match. LOL! I love your blocks, especially the black and white. I hope you had fun on your first blog hop. :O)
ReplyDeleteI like black and white blovks, but they are even better with dots!
ReplyDeleteYour block looks great. I love how you added the red as a pop of color. It really makes your block stand out. Love it!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat job! I really like blocks in black and white -- and that Kona red really set it off, too! Yay for first steps!! That's a BIG deal!! :)
ReplyDeleteVery pretty block. What a cute picture of the little one peeking in.
ReplyDeleteHi!!! Yes, you can!!! And Did!!! Your block is too cute!!! So is that little one!!! Adorable!!!
ReplyDeleteLindo bloco,amo bolinhas.
ReplyDeleteYour little one is so cute. Love your block. The orange and block combo is so pretty.
ReplyDeleteLike your blocks. Congratulations on meeting points...AND on babys first steps.
ReplyDeleteNice blocks. Black and white always looks so neat and tidy to me. Great points!
ReplyDeleteMary-Love your South for the Winter dotty black/red/white block-it's not easy to match those points and you did a good job. Thanks for sharing, from California.
ReplyDeleteI love those big black/white dots!
ReplyDeleteLove your dotty block!
ReplyDeleteLove the black and white fabric. Judith, Texas
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute block! It would be perfect on the red Kona as a pillow, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYou just can't go wrong with black/white but when you added the tomato red it just went POP!! Stunning1 =)
ReplyDeleteIt's funny, I posted my blocks on Friday and I also had one with black and white and tomato red kona. The blocks are entirely different though!
ReplyDeleteI love the classy look of black and white!! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove the black and white together, my favorite. The red really sets it off. Thank you for sharing,
ReplyDeleteI love black and white dots together too use to have a dress in black and white dots and loved it. This has been a really fun hop and I thank you for joining in.
ReplyDeleteVery nice block and congrats on your new walker!
ReplyDeleteGreat choice, its been fun dotting with you, from Simplesew.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your blog. Your block is terrific, the design, the colors, the fabrics.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
love your dot blocks
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the first steps. Too stinking cute. Love your dot block thanks for sharing your talent in a picture. I don't think I would be brave enough to show a close up of my points. LOL
ReplyDeleteI Love black and white!! Nice block!!
ReplyDeletelovely dots thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteGreat dotty block!
ReplyDeleteGreat dotty blocks .
ReplyDeleteI like the B&W theme, I have some big B&W dot fabric I want to use to make a skirt out of. I hope it comes out feeling vintagy (1950s?)
ReplyDeleteOh yes ... love B&W and the dots are the best.
ReplyDeleteTerrific block!
Black and white and red are such a classic combination!
ReplyDeleteI love black and white...so classic and fun to work with. Nice block.
ReplyDeleteGreat block, I lover the "tomato red" with the B&W,it pops! Thanks for being part of the hop
ReplyDeleteYour B&W block has lots of pop! Wow.
ReplyDeletehee hee... love that sweet face peeking at us in the first photo... what a cutie!
Thanks for sharing!
Your block looks great! I really like black and white with a pop of colour. Yay for first steps and perfect points!
ReplyDeleteYour block matches our Dots on Dots button! Nice job, it would make a great pillow.
ReplyDeleteJust love your block!!! Your points do match...wow!!! I'm going to have to try out this block myself!! Thanks for sharing and congrats on the little guy getting his legs!!!
ReplyDeleteMary, your black and white dots framed in red is perfect. Thanks for joining the hop and sharing your block. Great job, it would definitely make a great pillow. Happy stitching, Pauline
ReplyDeleteWell, "sewmaybeican"-sew maybe-yes-you did!!Great post. I love your block. Matching points-yeah, and that tomato red just pops the colours.
ReplyDeleteThat is such a cool block. I like your blog tagline!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing a very well done block!
ReplyDeleteVery nice block! Thank you for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat block! I love those big white dots on the black fabric. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGreat points and great dots block. I, too, love black and white. Thanks for joining and being a presenter.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the points! I, too, get excited when they somehow magically line up. :)
ReplyDeleteMary, very nice, and congrats on the matching points!
ReplyDeleteAwesome point matching there! Love your choice of block :)
ReplyDeleteGreat block....love black and white. And horray for the little guy's first steps!
ReplyDeleteI love the black and white fabrics! Thanks for sharing your project today and I'm glad the computer issue is better. :-)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous block! I love the graphic look. Keep on blogging! Debbie
ReplyDeleteLooks like you've got the computer problems licked! And what a cutie~ Two of my three grandson were preemies and they both live in Albuquerque. I was just there in July and the youngest one was sixteen months old and just ready to walk. He was walking by just holding on to fingers. His other brother couldn't understand that he would do that for us but not for him (he's 7!) Of course, about the time we got back home, the little stinker decided that it was time to walk by himself. No idea when I'll see him again. I don't think they'll be home for Thanksgiving this year and they never come home for Christmas, so it'll probably be next summer as they each work for the school system and, of course, big brother is in first grade now. Congrats on your block. I love the red with the black and white!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blocks!!! Thanks so much for sharing and being a part of the hop!
ReplyDeletecongrats on the blog hop success!
ReplyDeleteI KNOW what you mean about those buttons & links!
love that very unusual block you made!
Your block is lovely and the the red behind it is perfect.
ReplyDeleteIt's always amazing when points match so good, isn't it? Love your block, and thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove black and white, this is a great block. Wouldn't know you had a problem blogging. You did a great job.
ReplyDeleteOOOOh I Love your block- I may haveta make a black and white one like it! It *is* always exciting when the points mach! :) Dont look real close at mine
ReplyDeleteawww, love the pic of the little guy peeping through the mail slot.
ReplyDeleteYour blocks are great. Thanks for joining in and sharing.
I'm a new follower... I do hope you don't give up on the blogging and can get your problems figured out. I know it can be frustrating. Been there, had my share.
Mary, your block is dramatic and technically so perfect! I admire the way you've managed to make those points meet. Great work!
ReplyDelete93 comments?!?! Wow. I've been away from home for so long I didn't realize how famous you've become! forget my bleach blonde hair its going .to pale in comparison to mom's blogger celeb status!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the quilt block momma!! Would look great with purple backing... Coincidentally that would match my room hehehehee * hint hint*
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