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Here is the quilt, as shown on page 16, that I made to showcase this block. I created a pieced sashing strip that coordinates with the block and produces a neat secondary pattern!
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They all look so different, don't they? With the repro block having such a strong cheddar background, I wanted to see it in a quilt with the pieced sashing. I love the transparency the secondary block creates!
Here are two simpler Table Runner settings - just the blocks sashed with cornerstones:
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That would make a great scrappy block too.
ReplyDeleteDifferent shades of reds and cream would look fantastic.
ReplyDeleteI like it in purple batiks.
ReplyDeleteI think it would look great in red white and blue; or in deep colors of wool; or even Black, saffron, orange, purple, white (or possibly pale grey) and green!
ReplyDeleteAll possibilities look great. I love the green-blue.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to see this in blue, yellow, and red--so cheery.
ReplyDeleteI like the blue and green block!! Thanks for a chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI like the red, black and white colorways!
ReplyDeleteLately I like everything in aqua, lime green and bright yellow so that's what I would choose for this block.
ReplyDeleteThe red, white and black colorway really hits my fancy. I always love blocks that lend themselves to various settings and colorways.
ReplyDeleteI would like to do the block in turquise, purple and lime green.
ReplyDeletemake mine the black,red, grey and white-so graphic! Would love to win the magazine, congratulations on being one of the designers!
ReplyDeletewould love to see some purples! this is a great block, too!
ReplyDeletei love the bright blue and red combo. Congrats on your design!
ReplyDeleteI really like the green and blue colors, but I'd love to see a scrappy version in all colors.
ReplyDeleteI would love to see brown, blue and cream. But this block would be beautiful in any color.
ReplyDeleteBlue green is my favorite but can see this being done in so many colorways!
ReplyDeleteknitbug@charter.net
I would use a combination of Hot Pink and Black/White for this block. However lots of versatility here.
ReplyDeleteI like teal and brown for a colorway on a quilt!
ReplyDeletePurple and green as those are my favorite colors. It would look a lot like your 2nd picture above. :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you for a chance to win. :-)
I have been wanting to do a pink/brown combo and this block would showcase the combo well.
ReplyDeleteI would use a combination of pumpkin and green.
ReplyDeleteI think teal & peach would be a nice color combo.
ReplyDeleteBlue and yellow when in doubt I always choose those colors.. can't wait to see the magazine.
ReplyDeleteBlue and pink.
ReplyDeleteI'm a new subscriber!
ReplyDeletehulseybg@gmail.com
You have used my 2 favorites combos! So I'll have to think...Rose and greens.
ReplyDeletehulseybg@gmail.com
Oooh...purples and teals and pinks. LOL!! :)
ReplyDeleteHow about teal, purple and orange?
ReplyDeletesao in Midlothian, VA
Congratulations Gina, being featured in a magazine is a great honor. How about that great block in red and aqua and white!
ReplyDeleteYou are making me think much too hard for this morning. I'm a yellow and red fan.
ReplyDeleteIt is striking in the white, red, and black! I would love to see it grey, aqua and orange.
ReplyDeleteGreat block! I love the blue and green version!
ReplyDeleteHow about a blue and orange version too??
I'm a new subscriber!
ReplyDeleteBlue, navy, and cream!
ReplyDeleteI subscribed!
ReplyDeleteGreat block. Love all the colorways.
ReplyDeleteThat's a really nice block design. I'm partial to the black, white & red coloring. Thanks sew much for this chance to win!
ReplyDeleteBlacks and pinks.. Great block. I subscribed
ReplyDeleteLove the block! So many options. My default color choices are always pink and green.
ReplyDeleteLove your block! I'd love to see it in SHINY greys and whites (like sparkly snowflakes).
ReplyDeleteI would like to see the block in green and purple. Thanks for a chance.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the oppertunity to win. I think different shades of aqua and purple.
ReplyDeleteI really like your block. I like all of the colorways.I SUBSCIBED.
ReplyDeleteI love the blue and green one! Can't think of a better color scheme than that one!
ReplyDeleteVery versatile block. I think I am in the mood for an autumn palette. Brown and rusts and gold.
ReplyDeleteLove your block, congrats on being in the magazine!!
ReplyDeleteYOur block DOES look so different with the different color settings!! Your blue and yellow is so happy looking! My favorite is red, green and white/cream or red, black and white! I may try your blue and yellow because it is such a happy block!! Can't wait to get my hands on Volume 6!!
ReplyDeleteI really like the red, black and white Cross Key Block the best. This would make a very striking quilt. You have made a very easy but elegant block for us. Thank you for your participation in the Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks, Volume 6 Blog Tour and giving all of us a chance to win our own copy of this awesome magazine.
ReplyDeleteSandi T.
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I enjoy blocks that make secondary patterns. How about a southwestern look with coral and turquoise? Congratulations on being included in Volume 6!
ReplyDeleteOh it is a great block! I would love to see it in red and aqua!
ReplyDeleteI am a subscriber via email.
What a beautiful and versatile block! I would love to see it in pink and brown. Or even Aqua and brown. Thanks for sharing a copy of the latest edition of 100 Blocks!
ReplyDeletei would love red and aqua also. Love the colors I subscribe on google e reader
ReplyDeleteI like how the stars show when multiple blocks are put together. My color
ReplyDeletechoices would be grey and dark brown. Thanks for a chance to win.
Love the tablerunner setting.
ReplyDeleteI would love it in teh fall colors as my ktchen is mostly orange now:)
I subscribed to your blog:)
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful! If I were to make a project using this block, it would probably be with tones of orange and green along with tints of yellow. I love the secondary designs your settings suggest.
ReplyDeleteYour block is absolutely fantastic. I love the secondary design when put into a quilt top. I definitely see this in black, shades of gray, and white with a touch of red - real similar to your sample. I love black, white, and red quilts!
ReplyDeletesue@asdfwordpro.com
I like the dimension that you've created with the fabrics in your design. I'm in a 9-patch frenzy right now...but can be easily redirected to 4-patches! I think trying cheddar and navy with a cream background might be nice. Thanks for an opportunity to win QM 100 Blocks Volume 6; it's a great source for inspiration. Sandi
ReplyDeleteGreat block, I would like to see it in read and green.
ReplyDeleteLove the block and all the possibilities it holds! I would love to see it in Navy and white.
ReplyDeleteGreat block for all types of fabrics, would love to see it in a colonial blue and tan shade.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
what a wonderful blcok. I would use maroon with cream and light browns.
ReplyDeleteI'd like to see purples and greens
ReplyDeleteHello! I love the secondary patterns your block makes. I would be interested to see it done in a black/white/grey color scheme. I'm just stopping by to say "hello". Don't enter me in the giveaway, I'm on the tour, too. Have a super day!
ReplyDeleteI would go with orange and gray
Deletesaruqa (at) hotmail (dot) com
Oh wow, how versatile,and love the secondary patterns it makes. I would like to play with bright pinks & greens, or maybe even Christmas colors to see what a pretty table runner I could make. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteslbook3@aol.com
blacks, greys, reds....love the secondary pattern it makes as well.
ReplyDeleteThat is a very dynamic block. I would love to make it if I win the magazine!
ReplyDeleteI love how the red, white and black looks, how about changing out the black and replace it with blue. Felicia Few - theslowquilter@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteLove the way when you change the colors around it looks like a different block in a quilt.
ReplyDeleteI love the blue and green combo so much, it's hard to think of something else. Maybe some type of red, white and blue combination?
ReplyDeleteLove this block. And especially how you made the sashing that created a secondary pattern. Stunning!! I like the colors combinations that you've shown. One other might be browns and creams??
ReplyDeleteI'd like to see Cross Keys made in 30s reproduction fabrics! I love the version that is made in Civil War reproductsions, and I think that it would also look great in the pastels with the red accents from that 30's era.
ReplyDeleteI love the block as it is--blue is my favorite!
ReplyDeleteI love autumn colors... congrats on your beautiful block
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love the blues and greens! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower.
ReplyDeleteYour block looks like a great one to use up scraps in.
ReplyDeleteBecause it's Fall and I love those colors, I would use the olive tones, with some red oranges and maybe a peachy background --- possibly a goldy accent. This block has so many possible variations --- thanks for showing some of them.
ReplyDeleteLove the block...I can see it in purples, gray and teal.
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower...I'm looking forward to your next post.
ReplyDeleteI'm a fan of good old red, white, and blue.
ReplyDeleteI have always liked red, white and black.
ReplyDeleteI lovehowcolor and value cand change the look of a block. I'm working on a project now with blues, greens and purples and really am enjoying that color combination right now.
ReplyDeleteYour block would be lovely in orange and turquoise. Thanks for sharing & thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI'm a new subscriber. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeletereally neat block. You did it one of my favorite colors which is brown. thanks for a chance to win a copy of the magazine.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy how the blocks is so different when used with different colors. Maybe red, white, and blue? Or maybe Christmas-y. Thank you for the opportunity to win!
ReplyDeleteI like the variations you can get with different colors. I love black, white and red combinations but my favorite would be the blues but with sunshine yellow for the accent.
ReplyDeleteI am now a subscriber to your blog. thanks for a chance to win a book.
ReplyDeleteI think I'd vote for a blue and orange version. It's a lovely block and the pieced sashing really works for it. Thanks for the opportunity to win a giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI think the blue and yellows are perfect for your block.
ReplyDeleteI think red, white & blue!
ReplyDeleteI am a new subscriber!
DeleteRight now I would want to make Cross Keys in autumn or Christmas fabrics. I love patchwork blocks. Love yours.
ReplyDeleteI am now subscribed to your blog. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI really like the red, black, and white block. I do like aqua though.
ReplyDeleteI'm subscribed.
ReplyDeletered, white, and blue
ReplyDeleteI am subscribing, thanks.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on a fabulous block! I would use tangarine and grey. I love lime too! thank you!
ReplyDeleteI am a new subscriber! thanks again!
ReplyDeleteAqua and brown!
ReplyDeleteI love the block and think the red white and blue is exactly what I would do.
ReplyDeleteI love your block and layout. I'm really enjoying red/black/white right now. But I can also see it in green/red/gold for Christmas. I already voted.
ReplyDeleteI'm a new happy follower. Thanks
ReplyDeleteVery nice block, love the green and blue. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI like how your colors play together..
ReplyDeleteI'm a new follower :-)
ReplyDeleteI liked the reproduction with that strong cheddar background. I just love cheddar. Of course this time of year, Christmas colors come to mind. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteWonderful block! I can see it in many colorways. I think Christmas colors would be great!
ReplyDeleteI think I would like to make it in teals in various values. I did subscribe to your blog.
ReplyDeleteI was really drawn to the black and red, and I am pondering what colors would pair well with a royal purple.
ReplyDeleteCool block, so many options.
ReplyDeleteGreat block! I'd like to see it scrappy with a single color "marching" across. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI'm really into the pink/red/spring green/aqua blue right now!
ReplyDeletelisamcgriff(at)hotmail(dot)com
Love your block!! I am into batiks for about anything!!
ReplyDeleteLove the red, black, grey and white variation. Also i enjoyed the tips for HST in your previous post. I am a new follower and look forward to visting again. Judith, Texas
ReplyDeleteLove your block. I would like to see it in the fall colors, brown orange yellow and green. I am a fall fanatic, it is my favorite time of year. I also subscribed to your blog too, it looks like a wonderful blog.
ReplyDeleteVery nice block! I'd like to see it in grey and yellow.
ReplyDeleteBeing as I have a 5 year old granddaughter I would say pinks and purples, though I really love the red, white and black.
ReplyDeleteI think....aqua and red :) Love the block, it has so many ways to finish it :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win.
I am totally amazed at how each layout looks like a completely different block..wow!
ReplyDeleteI would love to see the block in civil war colours/prints.
I would love to see this in greens and red for Christmas.
ReplyDeleteI scribe to your blog. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteGreat colors would be Lime Green and Raspberry Pink- will try this when I get a copy thanks for all you do
ReplyDeleteWow! Fabulous block!!! I'd love to see the block in lime green and black.
ReplyDeleteWould love to see it in jeweltones (emerald green, ruby red, amethyst purple and sapphire blue). Oh, scrappy would be great too!
ReplyDeleteGreat block1 Congratulations! Thanks for the chance to win
ReplyDeleteI like pink, brown, and off white. Very beautiful block.
ReplyDeleteLove the block and the design it makes when used in a quilt-top! I love fall colors - gold - green - brown
ReplyDeleteNice block. How about a brown and green colorway.
ReplyDeleteI think that your block would look great in Christmas fabric, red and greens.
ReplyDeleteI really like the red, white, and shades of black... they are perfect for this block... thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI am following your blog.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to see this one with a dark background and some blues...it makes me think of twinkling stars for some reason!
ReplyDeleteI like the black, white and red combination - great contrast!
ReplyDeleteWould like to see your block in 30's fabrics or Marmalade. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI'd like to see it in Christmas colors--red & green. But I really like your first block above with the blues; I might try something instead of that green, maybe red?
ReplyDeleteYour block is beautiful. I really love the varations you've shown, especially the black and red. That's awesome looking.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to see it in purple, gold, and white.
vburr at charter dot net
I like how the blue and green block "sparkles", and the black and white and red is really classic, I love burgandy, pink, and shades of green. I'm really enjoying the blog hop, can't wait to get an issue of the book.
ReplyDeleteI am now a follower of your blog via GFC as well as via email.
ReplyDeletevburr at charter dot net
Being a BLUE lover, I love seeing it done in blues, as you first one. However really like the red and black and white too! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win a copy of 100 Blocks...
I'd like to see the block in reds, blues and creams!
ReplyDeleteOh I am a shades of orange kind of gal - so all in one colorway -just different intensities.
ReplyDeleteThe red, black and greys are really striking! Great block!
ReplyDeleteI love the colors you have used but I think I would use teal blue shades and possibly a yellow or orange so it would pop! I find it hard picking colors till I have fabrics in front of me.
ReplyDeleteI'd like to see all blues.
ReplyDeleteOhhh, I would love to do this block in shades of yellow! Great block! Thanks for a chance at the give-away!
ReplyDeletemgw070 at shaw dot ca
I think peach and teal would be pretty together. Also Black and any color.
ReplyDeleteMelissa (noted above) must be a K-State fan! I would make the Cross Keys pattern in purples and grays. Then my husband would really have an appreciation of my quilting. Maybe enough to buy me a long=arm quilter???? :-)
ReplyDeleteI subscribed :) I'm thinking lime/orange/purple (and a pair of sunglasses!)
ReplyDeletethe darker teals and dark purple and not sure what accent color. It is amazing how different the blocks look in the different colors. Really love the block!
ReplyDeleteDeb B, in Minnesota
dgbrandt52@gmail.com
I just subscribed to your blog as well!
ReplyDeleteteal and purple!
Deb B
dgbrandt52@gmail.com
I love your black, grey, and red version and would love to do that in a quilt. Nancy: rangerer@sbcglobal.net
ReplyDeleteI'd like to to see this block in teal, grey and aqua. Very cool block! :)
ReplyDeleteI just subscribed to your blog via google reader too! :)
ReplyDeletepurple blue orange
ReplyDeleteshades of red white and blue. Thanks for doing drawings. angeliabarger@att.net
ReplyDeleteIn the Blue block, instead of the yellow green, another shade of blue. I would also like to see a block of teals, purples, and rose colors.
ReplyDeleteI would use 30's fabrics and make a tabl runner. Thanks for t he chance to win a copy of the magazine.
ReplyDeleteI just joined your blog via google reader.
ReplyDeleteAm partial to blue and yellow, which you already gave us an idea for! Thanks for sharing. New follower.
ReplyDeleteThis is my favorite block I've seen in the blog hop so far. I love the effect you have when combining it with the sashing blocks, and I will definitely be making some tablerunners with this block. I would love to see it done in reds and greens for Christmas. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI have subscribed to your blog.
ReplyDeleteI like white, aqua, and red.
ReplyDeleteI dont know how to subscribe to your blog, I'd rather spend my time sewing than trying to figure out all this computer stuff. Just getting to comment on these blogs is a major undertaking, but an awful lot of fun. I'd like to see this done in some 30's fabrics, pastels, for Easter.
ReplyDeleteI joined by GFC: karrie smith. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteMaybe because Christmas is fast approaching, I could see making this in traditional red, green, and gold. Or, if I were making it for my daughter, then blue, white, and silver.
ReplyDeleteI think I will use Marmalade to make your block with a soft gray linen background. YUM!
ReplyDeleteI think your block would look great in turquoise, red and white...any combination of the three colors would look fabulous. Congratulations and thanks for the opportunity to win.
ReplyDeleteI am a new subscriber! I love your block! I would like to see it in maybe Purple, Grey, and Aqua...maybe some yellow!
ReplyDeleteI love the geometric "pop" of your block. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI would pick red, aqua, white, and grey. Great block!
ReplyDeleteI would like to see your block in blues, purples and greens. It is a really great block with lots of possibilities.
ReplyDeleteNeat block! The color changes make it look like it's different blocks.
ReplyDeleteYou have already done my colors - red, black and gray. The changes in colors really do affect the look of the block. swalker287 (at) aol (dot) com.
ReplyDeletePurples and teals or turquoise. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI love the monochromatic look - but blues!
ReplyDeleteI would love to see this quilt in all kinds of blue.
ReplyDeleteI'd do this block in aqua, shades of purple, and a black background.
ReplyDeleteA very nice block, I like to see it done in shades of blues
ReplyDeleteI would like to see it with pale lavender, medium turquoise and deeper blue and purple tones--like amethysts and sapphires. The block reminds me of gemstones. I am a new follower but I couldn't tell if that was supposed to be a separate comment or not.
ReplyDeleteLove its versatility. Thks for showing so many variations... and for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to see this in jewel tones with black background. Love this block! Tamsyn
ReplyDeleteI thought the grey, black and red runner was gorgeous. Thanks. Vivian
ReplyDeleteThese days, anything that reminds me of growing up in the 70s excites me, so maybe that old combo of green, yellow, orange and brown.
ReplyDeleteWhat a striking block! You already have my colors, black, white and red.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your giveaway.
missmoozie(at)gmail(dot)com
I'm a new follower and appreciate the chance to win one of your books!
ReplyDeletemissmoozie(at)gmail(dot)com
I would totally do this quilt with black, yellow, and red!!! Thank you for including all sorts of variations with colors...and table runners, too! It is nice to have some examples of what you can make with this block. :)
ReplyDeletemhardey(at)ymail(dot)com
I love the blue and green version!
ReplyDeleteLove your block and how you showed the different ways for the 2nd pattern. I really like the retro with an "X". I think I would do it in pinks/browns or peach/browns. Thanks for the chance to win. sandi1100@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI am a pastel girl from Waaaaayyyy back. i love them and they make my happy. thanks scarlette shobbs@scarlette.com
ReplyDeleteCool, i signed up for the blog - thanks scarlette shobbs@scarlette.com
ReplyDeleteI am a follower, and I think shades of gray would be interesting on this block.(Not 50 shades of gray though)LOL!!
ReplyDeleteI love purple and green at the mo so this would be cool.
ReplyDeleteI think blue/white/yellow
ReplyDelete50 Shades Of Gray could be a neat monochromatic challenge....
ReplyDeletejust sayin'.
:)
Sue E.