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Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Flip Flop Quilt Blocks by Kathie Alyce

I had the good fortune of meeting Kathie Alyce in Minneapolis at Spring Quilt Market last year.  Now she has a book on the AQS Bestsellers list and it is for the pattern I loved, The Flip Flop Block.  Isn't that exciting?  I'm so happy for Kathie.

Here are some pix I took at market of her booth.

This is Kathie demonstrating her template for a shop owner.  I really liked the fabrics she chose for the quilts she used in her booth.  They were bright, fun and contemporary.

 
 
Flip Flop Block Template

I'm not surprised one bit that her book is on the AQS Bestsellers list.  Not that I'm some sort of wizard, but sometimes I see things that just grab me and I think....folks are going to like that.....and I'm thinking they do!!!  Good to know I'm not alone :)
Guess what? 
If you are you are a lucky IHAN blog follower.....you are going to get a chance to win the autographed pattern, The Flip Flop Block by Kathie Alyce and her template.  The best thing about this pattern is that the skill level reads: EVERYONE.  Now we're talking.....nothing so technical that ya can't make a quilt even when you are having a wild hair day and the Quilt Priest is out of the office.  Gotta love that!
Shhhhh....don't tell everyone.....this is for followers only.  This is one of the great benefits of being an IHAN blog follower.....you have lots more opportunities for winning great prizes :)
I have kept this pattern and template safe here next to my desk in my "went to market" fun prizes to give away.  It has not been touched until today to take this photo.....and I can't wait to see who the lucky winner will be and what beautiful quilt they will make. 
Just leave me a comment on this post for your chance.  I'll do the random number generator thing on Monday, February 21st.  No need to get overly excited and leave 20 comments...one will do.  If you are that excited you can also buy the book and template ....I have hyper linked them in this post :)  If you win, hey.....you can be nice and give it to me.....oh did I just write that?  I meant to say....give it to your dearest friend.....can't blame me can ya?
Smiles,
Kelly

56 comments:

  1. BarbFebruary 16, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    You do have the most fun giveaways!! It is great to be a follower of IHAN!!

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  2. LorisFebruary 16, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    Yes, I will second that! What an interesting block idea!

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  3. SequanaFebruary 16, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    Just this morning I won a blog prize that had 697 comments! I was number 33. So I know it can be done with just one comment.

    This looks like a fun product, actually. And you're right. She used really nice fabrics in her show booth.

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  4. KathleenFebruary 16, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    I love this flip flop block...looks like a fun quilt to make....

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  5. SandyFebruary 16, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    I would love to win this! Thanks for the opportunity.=)

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  6. JenFebruary 16, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    I would love to try this! How interesting! You definietly have a good eye when it comes to spotting what's hot!

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  7. WoolenSailsFebruary 16, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    That looks like fun to do, lots of colors and fabrics can make it modern or prim.

    Debbie

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  8. Sarah VanderburghFebruary 16, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    Great giveaway! Lucky me for following:) Thanks for the chance.

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  9. sharonFebruary 16, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    Love making simple blocks, life is complicated enough! Thank you for having another super give away.

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  10. BaileyFebruary 16, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    That looks fun! Thanks for the chance!

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  11. DonnaFebruary 16, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    This book and templete look really interesting. I am an very happy follower of IHAN! Happy quilting!

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  12. UnknownFebruary 16, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    I am definitely a follower! Love your blog and thanks for the giveaway.

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  13. Stray Stitches (Linda G)February 16, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    I am a regular follower of your blog and love it! Thanks for the opportunity to enter your giveaway!

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  14. SewCalGalFebruary 16, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    What a great giveaway. Her quilts are so very beautiful. I've wanted to learn how she creates them for quite some time.

    Thanks for the opportunity.

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  15. MommarockFebruary 16, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    Skill level: EVERYONE? That sounds encouraging.. and just my speed!

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  16. Linda E in NMFebruary 16, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    Looks like fun - I'd love to win!

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  17. UnknownFebruary 16, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    Wowza. One of these days I'm going to try something wild like this. Uh huh. Really. Need a book tho!

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  18. Jo AnneFebruary 16, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    Oh, I can see lots of possibilities here.

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  19. TheresaFebruary 16, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    What a fun blog! I'm so glad google helped me find you! Your blog brings me smiles! Thank you, Kelly! :)

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  20. JocelynFebruary 16, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    I'm a FOLLOWER!!!!! Woo hoo this looks like an incredible book. What a neat template.

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  21. Cheri RoseFebruary 16, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    Kelly, Absolutely LOVE your blog, you are so upbeat & fun. Thank you for sharing this give away and your joy.

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  22. quiltmaFebruary 16, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    Kelly,
    The Flip Flop Block looks like soooooo much fun. I bet it would make a good scrap quilt.

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  23. BillieBee (billiemick)February 16, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    Put my name in the hat!

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  24. JenFebruary 16, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    Thanks for a chance at the Flip Flop deal. Looks to me like it would be a fast way to use up some of the florals I've overgorged on through the years.
    Jen
    AK

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  25. micheleFebruary 16, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    Okay, if that quilt with all the purples isn't named petunia it should be! Thanks for sharing!

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  26. Gene BlackFebruary 16, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    oooh.. I am a sucker for "easy" so I have to enter for this. Now let me see - only 622 followers here so...yes, my chances of winning are great. LOL.

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  27. Vicki WFebruary 16, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    I saw this template and patterns recently. It would be fun to give them a try!

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  28. SheilaFebruary 16, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    I'm an enthusiastic follower....I MUST be! I see your blog posts in my email, my Facebook home page AND on your blog! Thanks for the chance to win......

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  29. LN in TXFebruary 16, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    Looks like this pattern would be really fun to plan the colors for.

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  30. GerryARTFebruary 16, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    Kelly, thanks for the intro to Kathie. I love her style - a style I can really say I love.

    Interest with Pop ! ! !

    I'd love to win your GREAT giveaway looks like as much a challenge as it is fun.

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  31. And this would be . . . . February 16, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    this looks like it would be so fun to do.

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  32. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    Looks like a great giveaway~a very cool pattern! Would love to try it! Thanks for the chance~

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  33. JenniferFebruary 16, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    Love the pattern and the template - thanks for yet another great giveaway.

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  34. lettieluluFebruary 16, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    I love your upbeat blog and would love to win a book on the 'flip/flop' technique.

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  35. CindyBFebruary 16, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    You are so funny! You make it fun to spend money which is what I'll be doing if I don't win this!

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  36. KatrinaFebruary 16, 2011 at 11:48 PM

    OOH What a great prize!!!

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  37. DeannaFebruary 16, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    If I can do a really good rodeo-queen wave does that mean I get a really good wavy block pattern. Please??

    Thanks for the chance.

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  38. robinFebruary 17, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    What a neat giveaway - I'd love to win this. Thanks! :)

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  39. LauraFebruary 17, 2011 at 12:05 AM

    Wow, what an awesome giveaway! I would love to win that prize and create beautiful quilts with it. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  40. marlene@ByTheSeamFebruary 17, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    I guess I live in the boonies because I had not seen that before, looks like a neat block. I hope you are feeling better now.

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  41. DarleneFebruary 17, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    What a fun and easy quilt to make, right up my alley! Thanks for a chance to win.

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  42. Darlene BFebruary 17, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Love the quilts made with this template. I would love to win this pattern and template! Thanks for the opportunity!

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  43. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Some more wild hair fun! Hooray for us followers :)

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  44. KittyAnnFebruary 17, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    Looks like a neat block Kelly, would love to win! Ani

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  45. Marcia W.February 17, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    I've seen a few posts about this - just made a first one charm lap quilt from some extra large tumblers. The waterfall pattern looks pretty and would like to try one more one piece type of quilt. Thanks Kelly. Enjoy your market giveaways and background post on the notions.

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  46. Julia PFebruary 17, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    Verrry interesting...I'm a gal that is hooked on trying new notions and this looks like this will fit that bill. Thanks for such a great giveaway!

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  47. MichelleFebruary 17, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    I can see some of my beloved batiks being used here, thanks for the opportunity to win.

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  48. MarthaFebruary 17, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    This looks like a great book -- I would love to be the lucky winner!

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  49. SylviaFebruary 17, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Oooh, pick me, pick me! Pleeeeease! lol

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  50. pojedaFebruary 17, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    I am soooo glad I follow your blog! And it is a great blog too!
    Sure hope you pick me!!!!

    pojeda@embarqmail.com

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  51. sewfunquiltsFebruary 17, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    Ohhhh! Another great find from IHAN. This looks like your projects would always be a surprise in how they turn out.

    Thanks for the chance to win this one.

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  52. cburkham6February 17, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    The Flip Flop Block Quilt is so cute! A great pattern for a color theme or to use up all those scraps!

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  53. Melinda in TulsaFebruary 17, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    Looks like it would be a fun quilt to make!

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  54. CathyFebruary 18, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    I had you on my google reader, but am now following you with friend connect as well. I adore you for sharing the quilting bug with the 2nd grade. I would love to do that @ my kids school, but don't have the variety or number of quilts to show. I have bookmarked this for future. I love the look of Kathie's Flipflop quilt design. Thanks for the chance to win the pattern & template.

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  55. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    Count me in! A quilter can always use quick and easy ways to make a quilt. I love your blog...and there are such great fringe benefits! (like the contests!) Thanks!

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  56. CeciliaFebruary 20, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    This looks like it would be a neat quilt to make. Thanks for the giveaway.

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