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Monday, August 10, 2015

Cozy Afternoon Block 4 and Giveaway !

This giveaway is closed now, but thank you for your interest!



Are y'all ready for the latest in our block of the month? This has been so much fun, and this block is really cute!


Oh, I need to let you see it a little closer, don't I? Let's zoom in!


I love the mug on this block . . . no fragile cups for this quilter -- we go full bore here in the studio, with great big mugs of java or tea! (grin)


Isn't this little bird adorable?

Love how these colors look in this block:


Here's another peek at how they are playing together:


Didn't get my points exactly right, but hopefully it won't be too noticeable when the whole top is sewn together!

Here is another shot of the whole block:


Today is the start of the August giveaway for the Cozy Afternoon Block of the Month! Look what is up for grabs this time!


Want to win?  Leave a comment and let me know if you prefer a cup or a mug when you partake -- if you are a follower you can let me know that in a second comment.
Two chances to win!
Check out the fun at Jacquelynne's blog, and join us! You can catch up, cos these blocks go together quickly!
Be sure to hop over to the other bloggers and get inspired by their lovely blocks:
                           Heidi at Red Letter Quilts
                           Julie at The Crafty Quilter
                        Teresa at A Quilt and a Prayer
                            Kathryn at Kathy's Quilts
                             Bev at 44th Street Fabric

This giveaway will be open for a week, and then we'll choose our winner!

Love,


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72 comments:

  1. KaHollyAugust 10, 2015 at 9:17 AM

    Your block came out sweet!

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  2. BobbieAugust 10, 2015 at 9:27 AM

    I love a heavy mug for coffee or hot chocolate but for tea, I'd rather have a tea cup. I do not like a Styrofoam cup. :) but I will use what is on hand.
    I would love a cheery yellow gingham mug! it's so pretty

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  3. BarbaraAugust 10, 2015 at 9:31 AM

    It's very cute. When is the Pets on Quilts Show?

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  4. AnonymousAugust 10, 2015 at 10:16 AM

    I prefer a cup of tea. A mug for hot chocolate. I can't have coffee, so it doesn't matter whether it is a cup or a mug. senstrings (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  5. HeidiAugust 10, 2015 at 10:21 AM

    Love your little bluebird!
    Big mugs of java are a must around here too;)

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  6. samAugust 10, 2015 at 10:58 AM

    big hot mugs are a must in my life. Love your color and sweet check and dots choices in your blocks.

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  7. heathquilterAugust 10, 2015 at 11:08 AM

    So cute! I use big mugs, too! Thanks for this opportunity!

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  8. UnknownAugust 10, 2015 at 11:09 AM

    i just came into a stash (quite a large one) of gingham and your block has inspired me on more ways to use it! It is so great to look at others work and see inspiration come to life.

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  9. KarenAugust 10, 2015 at 11:23 AM

    I am a follower! 😉

    createdandbeautiful@gmail.com

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  10. KarenAugust 10, 2015 at 11:24 AM

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  11. KarenAugust 10, 2015 at 11:26 AM

    I have a favorited mug and tea cup. So it depends on my mood.

    createdandbeautiful@gmail.com

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  12. Quilter KathyAugust 10, 2015 at 11:36 AM

    I prefer a mug too! It can hold so much more deliciousness!
    Great block!

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  13. FrĂ©dĂ©rique - Quilting Patchwork AppliquĂ©August 10, 2015 at 11:42 AM

    I'm a mug lover! My is big enough to fill with half a litter!

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  14. FrĂ©dĂ©rique - Quilting Patchwork AppliquĂ©August 10, 2015 at 11:42 AM

    Bloglovin' follower!

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  15. FrederiqueAugust 10, 2015 at 11:46 AM

    I prefer a mug, with a quilted mug rug of course!

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  16. FrederiqueAugust 10, 2015 at 11:48 AM

    I follow you with Bloglovin

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  17. StitchesAugust 10, 2015 at 12:02 PM

    I prefer a mug...

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  18. AnonymousAugust 10, 2015 at 12:16 PM

    So cute, everyone has cool ways of making the blocks.

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  19. MoeWestAugust 10, 2015 at 12:20 PM

    Your block looks great! I prefer a large mug.

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  20. MoeWestAugust 10, 2015 at 12:21 PM

    I follow with bloglovin.

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  21. HuckAugust 10, 2015 at 12:44 PM

    Definitely a mug with a mug rug.

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  22. Deb AAugust 10, 2015 at 1:02 PM

    A big mug of coffee in the morning and at night a mug of warmed milk with chocolate syrup for my chocolate fix. Very cute block....

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  23. Donna WAugust 10, 2015 at 1:03 PM

    Make it a "mug" for me!

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  24. Jacquelynne StevesAugust 10, 2015 at 1:07 PM

    Cute fabric- but I especially love the yellow check and the navy Swiss dot- they are classics :)

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  25. labfishAugust 10, 2015 at 1:11 PM

    I prefer a mug for coffee and hot chocolate but a cup is nice for tea also.
    I love the fact there is a choice to applique, embroider, or piece the block. Mix and match! Whatever your mood is that day.

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  26. Marilyn in San Antonio, TXAugust 10, 2015 at 1:52 PM

    I, too, like the idea of a mug....we have lots of fragile designs with teacups. This pattern is sew versatile in fabric choices, applique, embroidery, etc. I love it.

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  27. UnknownAugust 10, 2015 at 2:02 PM

    Tea cups for my tea, Mugs for my coffee!

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  28. Anne-Mettes OaserAugust 10, 2015 at 2:14 PM

    Your block turned out beautiful :-). I sure prefer mugs.

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  29. DarleeAugust 10, 2015 at 2:14 PM

    I like a mug. Love your little bird and flower, and the colors are so calming. I didn't expect this block until next week. So fun! And thanks for the giveaway opportunity.

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  30. jangunter@live.comAugust 10, 2015 at 2:36 PM

    This is sew much fun...it is a mug for me with tea or coffee!!! Thank you for sharing!

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  31. quiltynanAugust 10, 2015 at 3:20 PM

    I am a mug! A big one!

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  32. Granny's AtticAugust 10, 2015 at 4:13 PM

    I prefer a large mug for coffee or tea. Not the thick walled ones, though, and it needs to hold at least 2 regular sized cups. No plastic or artificial feeling ones, either...must be ceramic or glass.
    I decided to do the applique method for the blocks, even though the other two methods are probably easier. I think I was embroidering before the age of 5 and started sewing. I was able to make clothing by the age of 7. I stopped using patterns about 3 decades ago, as they seemed so tedious. I like to just look at a piece of fabric and "wing it!" I used the same wing it method for my first quilt at age 16, and the results were...uhmmm...not great. lisajcowell@cs.com

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  33. LindaAugust 10, 2015 at 4:48 PM

    Beautiful block!!!

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  34. GillAugust 10, 2015 at 4:48 PM

    I like a mug but it has to be a fine china one!!

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  35. GillAugust 10, 2015 at 4:48 PM

    GFC follower

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  36. KathrynAugust 10, 2015 at 4:58 PM

    I don't drink either tea or coffee. A mug is good for Cocoa though.

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  37. auntbeeAugust 10, 2015 at 5:18 PM

    I love the mug! I just drink ice water.....the little dainty cup would slop it all over!....and your little bird has such a forlorn look its face! Love it!

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  38. sunflowermorningAugust 10, 2015 at 6:16 PM

    I prefer a mug most of the time...but once in awhile will get out a teacup. I have my grandmother's collection. Love to look at them, and think I am afraid to use them too often...would feel terrible if I broke one of them!

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  39. JoannaAugust 10, 2015 at 6:46 PM

    What a sweet block. The bird and mug are so inviting.

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  40. LeeAugust 10, 2015 at 7:14 PM

    I love mugs! thanks!

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  41. LeeAugust 10, 2015 at 7:15 PM

    I follow w/ bloglovn! thank you!

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  42. Susan L.August 10, 2015 at 8:57 PM

    I definitely prefer a mug!

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  43. Susan L.August 10, 2015 at 8:59 PM

    I follow you via bloglovin'.

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  44. LindaAugust 10, 2015 at 11:21 PM

    Sweet block and colors. I love the applique work you did.

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  45. UnknownAugust 11, 2015 at 2:04 AM

    The little birdie is great and your applique stitches are so neat. I am piecing at the moment but will certainly try the applique.

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  46. TealovingladyAugust 11, 2015 at 4:11 AM

    These are such lovely blocks. I am going to love this quilt when it is done! Beautiful colors and beautiful designs. Your machine embroidery stitching is done amazing.

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  47. PatAugust 11, 2015 at 7:04 AM

    Just love your blocks. Thanks for a chance to win.

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  48. AnonymousAugust 11, 2015 at 11:02 AM

    Your fabrics are so charming.

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  49. Given's Front PorchAugust 11, 2015 at 3:38 PM

    If I'm indulging while busy...it's a mug but if I get to sit to relax and enjoy the moment...there's nothing like a cuppa, especially with a very special cup!

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  50. NitaAugust 11, 2015 at 5:05 PM

    Mug, all the way.,preferably a pretty bone china one!

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  51. Margie ScottAugust 11, 2015 at 5:09 PM

    I love how you used the yellow gingham fabric for your mug. Such a sweet block.

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  52. Missy ShayAugust 11, 2015 at 8:38 PM

    Tea cups are so nice, however I usually use a mug for my tea because they are bigger.
    missysaprons@gmail.com

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  53. Cloud 9August 11, 2015 at 8:38 PM

    Cute block. I prefer a mug, keeps it hot or cold longer than a glass,

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  54. Missy ShayAugust 11, 2015 at 8:38 PM

    I follow you!
    missysaprons@gmail.com

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  55. cinderbikeAugust 11, 2015 at 10:04 PM

    I love your block. The colors and embroidery look great. I do prefer a mug over a cup any day.

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  56. Maria AngĂ©licaAugust 11, 2015 at 10:22 PM

    É muito bom estar aqui visitando seu Blog... adorei seu trabalho e as cores harmoniosas que vocĂȘ usou. Estou fazendo os meus tambĂ©m, mas tenho tido dificuldades com as medidas. Aqui no Brasil, usamos centĂ­metros como medida... daĂ­ a diferença... ParabĂ©ns! Abraço!

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  57. LJAugust 11, 2015 at 10:26 PM

    I enjoy my coffee in a mug and my tea in a cup - weird, I know! Sweet, sweet block. Yes, I love the birdie on this block.

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  58. UnknownAugust 12, 2015 at 2:05 PM

    I prefer a mug when drinking coffee because it holds more and keeps the coffee hot longer

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  59. Nanna RayAugust 12, 2015 at 6:20 PM

    Only signed up for BOM two weeks ago but loving all the blocks so far. Loved the teacup with flowers block as I am an avid tea drinker. Just love having my tea in a fine bone china cup. Look forward to sitting with my stitching and a nice cup of tea.

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  60. Kreativity for KarolinaAugust 12, 2015 at 10:26 PM

    Love a mug

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  61. Terri - Palm Bay, FLAugust 13, 2015 at 8:31 PM

    Definitely a mug for me. Love your blocks and can't wait to see the completed quilt.

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  62. AnonymousAugust 14, 2015 at 8:08 PM

    Hi,I love my favorite mug ! Thanks for sharing !
    msstitcher1214@gmail.com

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  63. AnonymousAugust 14, 2015 at 8:09 PM

    Happy to follow you on Blog lovin' !
    msstitcher1214@gmail.com

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  64. Teje KarjalainenAugust 15, 2015 at 3:48 AM

    Absolutely mug! And depends on my mood which one of my favourites. At this moment next to me is sky blue 'Keep calm and drink tea' but it has coffee as usually. x Teje
    nerospost(at)gmail(dot)com

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  65. Teje KarjalainenAugust 15, 2015 at 3:48 AM

    I follow you by Bloglovin. x Teje
    nerospost(at)gmail(dotOcom

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  66. UnknownAugust 15, 2015 at 7:18 AM

    Oh, so pretty! I do believe I like yours the best. The gingham and blanket stitch seem made for each other.

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  67. PatriciaAugust 15, 2015 at 8:16 AM

    For coffee, hot chocolate a mug, for tea a cup.
    patsystitch@gvtc.com

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  68. PatriciaAugust 15, 2015 at 8:17 AM

    I follow you on bloglovin.
    patsystitch@gvtc.com

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  69. Judy1522August 15, 2015 at 2:49 PM

    I only use a cup for tea and for everything else I use a mug. Your block is so very pretty. I am finding this BOM to be so much fun, I absolutely love the theme. I decided that I am going to have to join pinterest so I can post my blocks.

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  70. Judy1522August 15, 2015 at 2:49 PM

    I am a follower through bloglovin.

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  71. legato1958August 16, 2015 at 12:40 PM

    I use mugs.... for coffee year round. (I drink tea in the winter!)
    Susie

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  72. UnknownAugust 17, 2015 at 11:43 AM

    Having a couple of big, big mugs of coffee are a must for me in the morning, but being from Alabama, I drink my tea sweet and on ice!

    I love your blocks, especially the birdie! Very cute! Thanks for this opportunity!

    Susi N

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