Sunday, September 11, 2016

Cloud9 New Block Blog Hop

Welcome to my stop on Cloud9's New Block Blog Hop. I'm so excited to have you visit and to share my new block design featuring Cloud9 Fabrics' Cirrus Solids in the Berry Harvest color palette. Cirrus Solids are created by cross weaving two similar tones to create a unique combined color with subtle striations and texture. The fabrics add a modern sophisticated feel to projects.
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 Now, without further adieu, let me introduce my block.....Thistleberry Stars. Click here to download and print the pattern.
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 With this block, I have continued my exploration of secondary patterns created from a single block. (You can see my other secondary pattern explorations here and here.) The large star this block creates reminds me of some type of cocklebur or prickly berry, while the small star is reminiscent of the goat head stickers that are abundant in western Kansas.
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 I had hoped to make a mini quilt using 3" or 6" blocks to show the secondary pattern of this block, but unfortunately that didn't happen because of our Row x Row Road Trip disaster. I did, however, include the cutting instructions for both the 3" & 6" blocks, along with the 12" block, in the pattern.

 Be sure to visit the rest of the bloggers participating in the Cloud9 New Block Blog Hop today to see their new block designs:


 Lastly, I want to thank our hosts - Stephanie, Yvonne & Cheryl - for this blog hop and for the 2016 New Quilt Bloggers group. They have done a wonderful job organizing, educating and connecting us. Be sure to stop by their blogs to enter the blog hop giveaways: Stephanie @ Late Night Quilter, Yvonne @ Quilting Jetgirl, and Cheryl @ Meadow Mist Designs.

 Thank you so much for stopping by my blog. If you make a project using my Thistleberry Stars block, please share a photo with me!

 ~Sharla

 Update: Here are the links for the rest of the blog hop...
http://www.thistlethicketstudio.com/2016/09/cloud9-new-block-blog-hop.html

43 comments:

  1. Bernie KringelSeptember 11, 2016 at 11:24 PM

    This block is fantastic. When put together, the secondary pattern is striking. Well done!

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  2. pennylanequiltsSeptember 11, 2016 at 11:41 PM

    Sharla, your block is so clever! I love the secondary designs that are formed between blocks!

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  3. Sarah Goer QuiltsSeptember 11, 2016 at 11:43 PM

    It's so excellent how this block tiles. And so much beautiful negative space. Great design!

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  4. SueSeptember 11, 2016 at 11:52 PM

    This is brilliant Sharla! I love the space the block produces - really love it!

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  5. PaigeSeptember 12, 2016 at 12:08 AM

    Great block! Love the little secondary stars! Well done!

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  6. PuppilallaSeptember 12, 2016 at 12:44 AM

    Very cute Sharla. I like the minimalist approach. It will yield striking results.

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  7. Kate @ Smiles From KateSeptember 12, 2016 at 1:47 AM

    I love your block, and your pdf is very straightforward to follow. The resulting quilt will be stunning, and a dream for those who love FMQ.

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  8. MarySeptember 12, 2016 at 6:18 AM

    Such a cool block, Sharla. And it's great that you included a PDF for your block. I've already saved it to my iBooks! Take care, Mary.

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  9. SusanSeptember 12, 2016 at 6:54 AM

    I really like the secondary design this block makes. Thank you for the free PDF of your block. I hope your mom and aunt are doing much better now.

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  10. KathySeptember 12, 2016 at 7:38 AM

    I love it. We have those dumb little thorns in Utah as well. I hate them. Your pattern is so cute. Hope your mom,and aunt are doing well.

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  11. KathySeptember 12, 2016 at 7:38 AM

    I love it. We have those dumb little thorns in Utah as well. I hate them. Your pattern is so cute. Hope your mom,and aunt are doing well.

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  12. JanSeptember 12, 2016 at 7:52 AM

    This is lovely! Thanks for sharing your pattern.

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  13. Cut&AlterSeptember 12, 2016 at 9:37 AM

    Wow the pattern that this blocks makes really grabs you - I love it. I could definitely see myself making up this block. Congratulations on a wonderful block!

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  14. Yvonne from Quilting JetgirlSeptember 12, 2016 at 9:39 AM

    I really like designs that expand out into fun secondary designs. Your block could be large and modern on its own, but the fun swirling star shapes it creates when tiled together is great, too. I hope your mom and aunt are continuing to do well in their recovery. You have all been in my thoughts. Thank you so much for joining and continuing in the hop with everything else you have going on right now.

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  15. lelandavestudiosSeptember 12, 2016 at 9:40 AM

    Beautiful block, Sharla!

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  16. JenniferSeptember 12, 2016 at 9:54 AM

    Great job Sharla on your block and pattern. Love how the quilt comes together using the blocks.

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  17. JenniferSeptember 12, 2016 at 9:55 AM

    Great job Sharla on your block and pattern. Love how the quilt comes together using the blocks.

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  18. Jen StrauserSeptember 12, 2016 at 10:35 AM

    Thank you for such a wonderful block. Your dedication to the project in the face of your road trip disaster is impressive. I hope your mom is able to come home soon.

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  19. SharonSeptember 12, 2016 at 10:45 AM

    Sharla, I love the simplicity of your block, and what a cool quilt this will make! I must give this a try!

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  20. Sarah@123quiltSeptember 12, 2016 at 11:12 AM

    I really love that your block creates a secondary design! I like the name too!

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  21. MelvaSeptember 12, 2016 at 11:14 AM

    Your block offers a very interesting secondary pattern. The block by itself has a very modern look but a very traditional look with the blocks side by side. Very nice!

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  22. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2016 at 12:25 PM

    Fantastic block!!! Pinwheels and stars along with a secondary pattern. I like that you provided alternate sizes as well.

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  23. helenjean@midgetgemquiltsSeptember 12, 2016 at 12:29 PM

    Oh what a sophisticated block . A lot of maths for you to design this . I think I'll bookmark this one Sharla

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  24. Lorinda DavisSeptember 12, 2016 at 1:51 PM

    I love the exploration if the secondary design here- it's a very striking block. Thanks for sharing!

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  25. Alice Samuel's Quilt CoSeptember 12, 2016 at 2:19 PM

    This is so cool, seeing that simple design blow out into that amazing secondary design. It's beautiful, well done! 👏👏👏👏. Hope everyone is doing much better now? By the way, this might just be my phone acting up but the link to your blog from the other blogs wasn't leading here at all. It came back with error and I finally had to get here via Google.

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  26. Leanne ParsonsSeptember 12, 2016 at 2:28 PM

    I love that secondary pattern! The two stars are so fun :)

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  27. Dena@LivingWaterQuilter.comSeptember 12, 2016 at 4:19 PM

    This is awesome! Secondary patterns are fun. :-)

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  28. JodieSeptember 12, 2016 at 6:47 PM

    Oh, I love how it looks in the repeat. Very smart. Hope things are looking up for you and your family after the road trip troubles.

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  29. Gypsy Moon Quilt Co.September 12, 2016 at 7:44 PM

    Oh, I really love this layout so much. I tried so hard to come up with a secondary design, but it just wasn't working. Feeling inspired to give it another shot!

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  30. Anja @ Anja QuiltsSeptember 12, 2016 at 8:57 PM

    Wow...the secondary pattern is amazing. Very creative.

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  31. ReneeSeptember 12, 2016 at 9:10 PM

    That is a fun block! Looks awesome as a full quilt.

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  32. Ann PetersenSeptember 12, 2016 at 9:30 PM

    This block is so cool as the larger quilt! Great work!

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  33. Lisa J.September 13, 2016 at 7:40 AM

    Another block that makes a quilt with lots of negative space!!! Very interesting!

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  34. the zen quilterSeptember 13, 2016 at 7:59 AM

    It's a super cool block. I'm impressed by your ability to come up with something like this - good spatial abilities! I'm rather lacking in that department myself, so it always impresses me when someone can come up with something like this.

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  35. IoleenSeptember 13, 2016 at 8:56 AM

    Great block.

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  36. KittySeptember 13, 2016 at 9:55 AM

    I love this block, Sharla!! What a gorgeous design! <3

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  37. Janice HoltonSeptember 13, 2016 at 11:35 AM

    How fun to see that secondary pattern! Very creative!

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  38. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2016 at 12:05 PM

    I'm in love with the colors you are using and amazed at how different the blocks are!

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  39. ShannonSeptember 13, 2016 at 9:07 PM

    I love how this block plays into the larger quilt design! So creative!

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  40. Amanda JohnstonSeptember 13, 2016 at 9:57 PM

    Wonderful job! Those swirling stars have lots of room to breath which would be lots of fun to quilt! Cheers.

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  41. Jennifer Fulton Inquiring QuilterSeptember 14, 2016 at 10:24 PM

    Such an ingenious design! Love, love love it! The quilt you can make with it is so gorgeous! Awesome job!

    So sorry to hear though about your Mom and Aunt. I hope they are recovering well.

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  42. CherylSeptember 18, 2016 at 8:12 AM

    I just love the pattern this block creates in a quilt top!!

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  43. JenSeptember 21, 2016 at 5:38 PM

    Most patterns are a star block with some other bits on the outside, but you worked this the other way around and I LOVE it. I love the asymmetrical design of the single block. I might have to make this one as a 12" mini. Thanks for the tutorial!

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