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Hello quilters, and welcome to the Designer Mystery Block of the Month Blog Tour! This is our third post and final of the tour. We hope you enjoyed getting a sneak peek at the magical 2014 Designer Mystery Block of the Month star quilt. Today we will be sharing some more STAR stories from our favorite designers and giving away more FQS cash, so keep reading and be sure to hop around!

This year we are all about stars. Star blocks, star designers, and the stars in our lives. We decided to get a little personal and asked each of our 12 designers to name their star block after someone in their life that shines brightly, like a star. Since we can not show you the star blocks, it is a mystery after all, each designer will be sharing a little something about the special star their block is named after.

Hop over to the Bunny Hill Designs, Me & My Sister Designs, Fig Tree Quilts, and Kansas Troubles Quilters blogs today to read all about their star. Afterwards, head back here and comment on this post for a chance to win a $75 Fat Quarter Shop gift certificate! All you have to do is list the three designer block names and tell us who you would dedicate your Designer Mystery Block of the Month quilt to for a chance to win!

The winner will be announced right here next Friday with a little recap of our blog hop. We hope you enjoyed learning about our designer’s shining stars!

Schedule
3/7/14: Laundry Basket Quilts, Pieces from My Heart, Sweetwater and Bonnie & Camille
3/14/14: Minick & Simpson, V & Co., and Kate Spain
3/21/14: Kansas Troubles Quilters, Bunny Hill Designs, Me & My Sister Designs, and Fig Tree Quilts

And now to announce last week‘s giveaway winner! Blogger Teri Taylor is our lucky winner, receiving a $75 gift certificate to Fat Quarter Shop.

Blogger Teri Taylor said…
The star in my life is my terminally ill grandson, Charleston, who is 4 years old. We almost lost him this weekend, but he pulled through. But someday he won’t. I am going to make this quilt for him, so he can always feel my love around him. Each stitch will have my love in it. I think I’ll call it “Prince Charleston.” He will always be in my heart.

Joyful Julie, Brilliant Lissa, Honorable Jake.


Be sure to sign up for the 2014 Designer Mystery Block of the Month, as we expect it to fill up fast! Backing Sets and Finishing Kits are very limited, so reserve yours today.

177 comments

  1. Dear Robert, Sunshine Lily and Sister Mary are the block names. I would dedicate my quilt to my Mother who taught me to quilt and passed on her love of quilts to me.

  2. I would dedicate my quilt to my mother! The block names are Sunshine Lily, Sister Mary and Dear Robert.

    I definitely want to match a star sampler quilt some day!

  3. Block names include:
    Primitive Gatherings "Fast Eddie" after her dad; Kansas Troubles "Dear Robert" after her husband; Bunny Hill – "Sunshine Lily" after her granddaughter; and Me and My Sister Designs "Sister Mary" after Barb's sister. I didn't see a post from Fig Tree. I would dedicate my quilt to my mother-in-law, who was an avid quilter and fellow fabric-aholic! Thanks for the chance to win.

  4. Dear Robert, Sunshine Lily and Sister Mary. Still no post from Fig Tree this morning. I would dedicate my quilt to my quilting friend and best friend, Dianna, who loves star quilts too.

  5. Sister Mary, Sunshine Lily and Dear Robert. I would dedicate my quilt to my husband because he doesn't complain about my quilting habit and all the space used my fabric and other supplies…oh he teases me but he is supportive!
    Gloria
    gyates625@bellsouth.net

  6. Dear Robert, Sunshine Lily, and Sister Mary are dearly loved! And I love my Tom! He's my star supporter to my quilting needs and I will put a star on this quilt with his name on it!

  7. The quilt blocks on today's blog hop are Dear Robert (Kansas Troubles), Sunshine Lily (Bunny Hill) and Sister Mary (My Sister Designs) and there is also Fast Eddie (Primitive Gatherings). I would dedicate my quilt to my husband who supports me in so many ways.

  8. Primitive Gatherings "Fast Eddie" after her dad; Kansas Troubles "Dear Robert" after her husband; Bunny Hill – "Sunshine Lily" after her granddaughter; and Me and My Sister Designs "Sister Mary" after Barb's sister. Fig Tree has not posted their blog yet today.

    I will name my star after my father William. My father was my hero and he would always spend time talking to us. That's not unique but what I remember as a child is that my father listened, he really listened to what you said and would give you advice and ask questions. He made me feel important and made me feel like what I talked about mattered. My father died when I was eleven so I cherish those memories!

    Vanessa in Oklahoma
    pineneedles4@yahoo.com

  9. Sunshine Lily (Bunny Hill Designs)
    Dear Robert (Kansas Troubles)
    Sister Mary (me and My Sister Designs)

    I would dedicate my block to "Dear Bill", my husband of 25 years, my rock and my soulmate. He deserves so much more, but I believe a quilt block in his name would make him smile, as we explore new quilt shops together for another 25 years at least!

  10. Dear Robert, Sunshine Lily and Sister Mary.

    My Guiding Stars are my Mom and Dad – miss them dearly, but know they are watching over me.

    The Daily Stars are my Hubby, children, and grandchildren.

    Thank you for so much fun on teh hop

  12. in response to primitive gatherings lovely blog/history-my fathers name was Whitey/obviously his nickname he was given in the marines because he was so fair but his given name was Harold and he was my hero. 2 years ago we lost him and there is not a day that goes by that I dont think of him in some way or something i do that reminds me of him. Every summer he would take off from his job, he owned several gas stations and body shop he was a fantastic mechanic and body man. as a family he planned the most extraordinary and adventurous trips all over the us.
    We did this till I went off to college. I am so glad i have so many wonderful memories of my dad that he has left me with I am very blessed in that respect thanks for the chance to win

  13. The names I collected are Susshine Lily, Sister Mary, and Dear Robert – all very great stories. I would name my block SIR MARTYN for my wonderful husband and who is also my care giver … I have been sick for 2-1/2 years and he has been there encouraging me and taking care of all my needs and desires. Only in the last two months have I been able to return to my sewing room, and then I came down with Shingles – we do what we can now but he will always be my one true love because he is a truly gentle man and he loves me. Judy C in NC

  14. Sunshine Lily, Sister Mary and Dear Robert. My block would be named Emma for my grandma who taught me the love of the needle!! I can't wait to start this quilt, come on June!!

  15. Sunshine Lily, Dear Robert, and Sister Mary are the names. I would name my block "Bye, bye Brooke". Next weekend my granddaughter with her parents are moving across the country. I will miss her dearly, and I would love to make this quilt for her and she could wrap herself in grandma "hugs" anytime she needed them.

  17. Dear Robert, Sunshine Lily and Sister Mary are the designer block names today. Mine would be Sweet Little Girl after my 15y/o Norwich terrier, Sugarbear, who died last August. I miss her so.

  18. My star would definitely be named after my husband. Without his support I would not have been able to do what needed to be done – raise our family of 4 – take care of disabled parents for almost 26 years – plus work at 3 part time jobs to work around all the above schedules. He used care days and personal days and holidays and switched working schedules to help lighten the load where ever he could.
    Sunshine Lily/Sister Mary/Dear Robert are the Stars in 3 of the Designers lives.
    Thanks for these chances to win!!

  19. Sunshine Lily, Sister Mary, and Dear Robert. I couldn't find the mystery block on Fig Tree blog so I guess their block is a real mystery yet.

    I would dedicate my quilt to my husband to show him I can really finish a quilting project before I start another..ok almost.

  20. Sunshine Lily,Sister Mary, and Dear Robert.
    I would dedicate my quilt to my grandmother Esther who got me interested in quilting when I use to go visit her in the summers

  21. I found Fig Tree's post and her star will be named "Dear Marysia", Primitive Gatherings "Fast Eddie", Kansas Troubles "Dear Robert", Bunny Hill – "Sunshine Lily" and Me and My Sister Designs "Sister Mary".

    I will name my star after my father "William". My father was my hero and he would always spend time talking to us. That's not unique but what I remember as a child is that my father listened, he really listened to what you said and would give you advice and ask questions. He made me feel important and made me feel like what I talked about mattered. My father died when I was eleven so I cherish those memories!

  22. Marysia, Sunshine Lily, and Sister Mary. Such a fun project. My star??? I've been blessed with many special people in my life, but to chose one would be my grandmother who was a major influence in my life and I miss her dearly.

  24. These stories of stars have been so enjoyable! Thank you!My star is my husband of 29 years…every day is a good day with him 🙂 1.Sunshine Lily 2.Dear Robert 3.Sister Mary 4. Dear Marysia

  25. Dear Marysia, Sunshine Lily, Sister Mary and Dear Robert.

    I would dedicate my star to my grandmother, Nanny, who(m) I miss dearly. I wish she had lived long enough to see her great-grandchildren!

    Thanks for the giveaway!

  26. "Sunshine Lily", granddaughter(Bunny Hill, "Dear Robert", husband(Kansas Troubles) "Sister Mary",Mary Barb's sister(Me and My Sister) and "Dear Marysia", grandmother (Fig Tree)and "Fast Eddie" dad (Primitive Gatherings.
    I would dedicate my quilt to Anna my grandma who passed on her love of sewing to me.
    Thanks for the great blog hop!

  27. Sunshine Lily from Bunny Hill
    Sister Mary from Me and my sister
    Dear Marysia from Fig Tree
    Dear Robert from Kansas Troubles
    I'm having a hard time picking one person in my life so I'd name my block Family Fun! From my grandparents to my grandchildren they've filled my life with love, fun and support.

  28. The block names are…Dear Robert, Sunshine Lily and Sister Mary.
    Another fun FQS blog adventure!
    I would dedicate my quilt to Mother Dorothy who showed up in my life to bring me love and blessings when I really needed that… she is a shining star in the world!

  32. The blocks are Sunshine Lily, Dear Robert, SIister Mary and Dear Marysia. All very nice stories and I enjoyed reading them. I would have to name my star after my grandmother too. She and my grandfather raised me and she deserves a star. I would call it My Grandmother's Star

  33. 1. Sunshine Lily
    2. Dear Robert
    3. Sister Mary
    4. Dear Marysia

    The star in my life would be my mom, who is the center of my life.

    Ming (mdai97@yahoo.com)

  34. I've already signed up for this BOM and I'm so happy I did! The block names are Sunshine Lily, Sister Mary and Dear Marysia. The star in my life is my husband who supports me with everything I do. Can't wait to start this quilt.

  35. I found Sunshine Lily, Dear Robert, sister Mary, and Dear Marysia. My quilting star goes back to my grandmother who was a quilter, but died before I caught the quilting bug. I would really like to go back in time so she could teach me. Thanks for the fun blog tour and the great give a way!

  36. Sunshine Lily, Dear Robert, Sister Mary and Dear Marysia….I love all the names and all their stories…quilts are certainly reminders of those who taught us to sew/quilt or those who just keep us warm like a good quilt should. I would name mine Mamma Katherine…for my sweet departed Mom and my incredible mother in law Katherine, who is now my mother too!

  37. The blocks are Dear Marysia, Sunshine Lily, Sister Mary, and Dear Robert. Fun stories! Memories of Therese would be my block. I got my love of sewing from my grandma and I also got my name! A great heritage.

  38. Kansas Troubles, Dear Robert; Bunny Hill, Sunshine Lily; Me & My Sisters, Sister Mary; Fig Tree quilts, Dear Marysia. I've signed up for this BOM and June cannot get here fast enough! My star with be Papa Beckie, after my dad. All the grand and great grands call him that. He turned 80 last month, and he's still so funny, loving, and full of life.

    Debi Horne

    debihorne54@yahoo.com

  39. The block names are Dear Robert, Sunshine Lily, Sister Mary and Dear Marysia. I would dedicate to my mom – she's learning to quilt, though she's absolutely fantastic at garment making. She thought she's have an easy time of switching to quilting but is discovering there's different skills used for quilts. We're having a great time making quilts together.

  40. Bunny Hill-Sunshine Lily
    Me &My Sister-Sister Mary
    Fig Tree-Dear Marysia
    Kansas Troubles-Dear Robert.
    I would dedicated this quilt to my mother who taught me to be kind and polite.

  42. Sunshine Lily
    Dear Robert
    Sister Mary
    Dear Marysia
    I would dedicate my quilt to my grandmother who inspired me to quilt. Every time we went to her house, she was either piecing a quilt or had a quilt on her frame that hung down from her ceiling. She told stories of how her job as a child at a quilting bee was to stay under the quilting frame and thread the needles of the quilters.
    Thanks for the chance to win!

  43. Sunshine Lily from Bunny Hill
    Sister Mary from Me and My Sister
    Dear Robert from Kansas Troubles
    A sweet dedication to her babcia from Joanna @ Fig Tree

    If I won, I would dedicate the quilt to Evelyn Somers, my maternal grandmother. She was such a sweet, feisty woman and a true star to me.

  44. I would dedicate my quilt to my wonderful mum as she is, truly, wonderful.

    Dear Robert (her husband)
    Sunshine Lily (her granddaughter)
    Sister Mary (her sister!)
    Dear Marysia (her grandmother)

  45. The block names are:
    Sunshine Lily – Bunny Hill
    Sister Mary – Me & My Sisters
    Dear Robert – Kansas Troubles
    Dear Marysia – Fig Tree

    I would dedicate my quilt to all the nurses who have taken care of me thru my many years of hospital stays, doctors office visits and outpatient procedures. They are the backbone of a patients physical and mental care but so seldom get the recognition they deserve so I would dedicate it to them.

  46. Ah, I loved the stories. Great way to start a morning.

    1. Sunshine Lily
    2. Dear Robert
    3. Sister Mary
    4. Dear Marysia

    And I would dedicate my quilt to Rhoda Ann, my grandmother. She introduced me to quilting, hand piecing every one.

  47. Sunshine Lily
    Sister Mary
    Dear Marysia
    Dear Robert

    I dedicate all my work to my family who without their support none of it would be possible.

    shawn

  48. Fig Tree-Dear Marysia
    Bunny Tales-Sunshine Lily
    Kansas Troubles-Dear Robert
    Me & My Sister-Sister Mary

    I would dedicate my quilt to my daughter Michelle who has been battling an eating disorder for over 7 years and constantly amazes me.

    Tami
    tamiquilts(at)att(dot)net

  49. You are featuring such wonderful designers! The block names are Dear Robert, Sunshine Lily, Sister Mary, and Dear Marysia. My block would be named Lovely Lil after my mom!

  50. Bunny Hill Designes – Sunshine Lily
    Me&My Sister – Sister Mary
    Fig Tree – Dear Marysia
    Kansas Trouble – Dear Robert

    I would my quilt to my dear friend Julia who will marry in september to bring her a life of leugh and love.

    hildy(at)ebertzeder(dot)de

  52. Prmitive GAthering was Lisa's Dad – Fast Eddie; Me & My Sisters- Sister Mary; Kansas Trouble -Dear Robert; Fig Tree – Dear Marysia; Bunny Hill – Sunshine Lily

    My block would be named after my grandmother- her name was Sophie and we called her Nanny so I'm thinking "Nanny Sophie"

  54. Sunshine Lily, Sister Mary, Dear Robert and Dear Marysia
    I would dedicate my quilt to my sweet husband who patiently drives me to quilt shops and waits patiently while I shop.
    Thank you for the chance to win.

  55. Dear Robert, Sunshine Lily, Sister Mary, Dear Marysia, and for good measure, Lisa Bongean's star Fast Eddie. My block would be dedicated to my Grandmother who was my inspiration to learn to sew. I would call it "Loving Lenore". <3

  57. The block names are Sunshine Lily, Dear Robert, Sister Mary and Dear Marysia.

    I would name a block for my grandmother Margaret. She lived next door when I was young – taught me to crochet and embroider. I still have the Sunbonnet Sue quilt she made for me!

  58. OH my, such wonderful dedications…
    Sunshine Lily from Bunny Hill
    Sister Mary from Me & My Sister
    Dear Robert from Kansas Troubles
    and "Dear Marysia" from Fig Tree

    My block would be dedicated to my
    late husband "Big Mike" who had a
    "big heart"!

    (senoraresources@msn.com)

  59. Today's Stars are Primitive Gatherings, Lisa's Dad-Fast Eddie; Me & My Sisters-Sister Mary; Kansas Troubles-Dear Robert; Fig Tree-Dear Marysia; Bunny Hill-Sunshine Lily.

    Gosh! I love hearing these stories and what a special quilt will be made! I am going to have to do this one for sure, and as I put this together from each and everyone of these designers I will have these little stories running through my head.

    Well, my start, once again, would be my husband, who supports my "habit" LOL, no really he is such a generous and loving man and a tremendous father. I would definitely dedicate the star to my husband, Brett

    Thanks for letting me share,
    Jodi

  60. The block names are as follows:

    Sunshine Lily – Bunny Hill designs; Dear Robert – Kansas Troubles;
    Sister Mary – Me & My Sisters; and
    Dear Marysia – Fig Tree Quilts.

    I would dedicate the BOM to my
    husband who I adore!

  61. The four block names are Dear Marysia, sister Mary, Dear Robert, and Sunshine Lily.

    I would name my star block after my 94 year old mom who has been there for me forever
    the stars name would be Maria

  62. Some of the fabrics in this quilt remind me of my Mom's china pattern! She would have gone crazy over this quilt. Like others who have commented, this quilt will be made in memory of my Mom. Can't wait for the blocks to start coming.

  63. Sunshine Lily
    Dear Robert
    Sister Mary
    Dear Marysia are the names of the Designer blocks. I would dedicate my quilt to my 6 grandkids they make me laugh and keep me feeling happy.

  64. Sister Mary, Sunshine Lily and Dear Robert… I would name my block after my husband. He gave me three beautiful children and is a wonderful husband and father.

  65. The blocks are called: Sunshine Lily, Dear Robert, Sister Mary and Dear Marysia. I would name my block Jaybird after my best friend.

  66. Dear Robert
    Dear Marysia
    Sunshine Lily
    Sister Mary

    I would dedicate a quilt to my grandma who taught me how to stitch by hand and machine, embroider, and crochet, even when her hands hurt with arthritis.

  67. The names are Sister Mary, Dear Robert, Sunshine Lily and Dear Marysia. I would name my block Tom's Star after my sweet husband because he is my North Star.

  68. Sunshine Lily, Dear Robert, Sister Mary, And Dear Marysia. My husband is my star — the father of our four children and grandfather of six — we are so blest.

  69. A beautiful quilt, inspires me can't wait to start on it. One of my three daughters will receive this quilt, maybe I will have to make two more.

  70. The block names are Sunshine Lily, Dear Robert, Sister Mary, and Dear Marysia. I would name this quilt after my niece Mackenzie because she is the shining joyous star in our family.

  72. Bunny Hill's is Sunshine Lily, The Sister Mary block from Me and My Sister, and Dear Marysia from Fig Tree, And Dear Robert from Kansas Troubles. I would probably dedicate my star to my husband Dave who spoils me and loves me with all my foibles and faults no matter what.

  73. 1 is Sunshine Lily – Bunny Hill's granddaughter who brings sunshine into her life.
    2 is Dear Robert – Kansas Troubles wonderful husband (who I may have to ship my Bernina to since no one around here can figure out why it's messing up so much)
    3 is Sister Mary – sister and partner with Barb from Me & My Sister's designs.
    4 is Dear Marysia, grandmother of Joanna from Fig Tree.
    I would dedicate this quilt to my dear mother who passed away last October. She loved blue and would have loved this quilt.

  74. Bunny Hill: Sunshine Lily
    Me & My Sister: Sister Mary
    Fig Tree: Dear Marysia
    Kansas Troubles: Dear Robert

    I would dedicate my block to my late mother and call it Caring Connie. She made friends everywhere she went and took care of anyone who needed taking care of. This Sunday will be the 22nd anniversary of her death. It's still hard to believe it has been that long.

  76. I have special people like most do, but I also have special animals and my dogs are precious in my life. I would have to dedicate a star named "Always Faithful" because a dog will always be faithful and loving, no matter what. Having Anxiety, they help me immensely and so does my sewing, it keeps me calm and happy.

    Now, as for the first three blocks! There was Dear Robert, Sunshine Lily, Sister Mary and the fourth was Dear Marysia.

  77. 1. Sunshine Lily; 2. Dear Robert; 3. Sister Mary and 4. Dear Marysia. The star in my life has to be my husband, who is also my best friend, just like Lynne's post. Although "retired" from a career of 35 years, he decided to take on the challenge of opening a bike shop in a small town. It is successful in its first year. He never fails to amaze me. And he supports this passion I have called Quilting. Thank you, Sam.

  78. Dear Robert (Kansas Troubles), Sunshine Lily (Bunny Hill), Dear Marysia (Fig Tree) and Sister Mary (Me & My Sister).
    I'd dedicate my block to my husband who is one in a million!

  79. Sunshine Lily (Bunny Hill)- Grandchildren who remind us of all that's special in life.

    Sister Mary (Me & My Sister) – Sometimes we need that little nudge to make a big leap.

    Dear Marysia (Fig Tree) – The bonds with special people help them live on in our hearts forever.

    Dear Robert (Kansas Troubles) – When a marriage is a true partnership, it is something truly special.

    Each of today's posts truly represent the different stars in my life, past and present.

  80. Sister Mary
    Dear Robert
    Sunshine Lily
    Dear Marysia
    I would name my star Sweet Sylvia after my mom who passed away in August. She was always so proud of whatever projects I was working on. I think she wished she could quilt but Mr. Arthuritis wouldn't let her. She would have loved this quilt especially because she knew I loved blue and tan together. Thank you.

  81. Bunny Hill: Sunshine Lilly
    Me & My Sister: Sister Mary
    Fig Tree: Dear Marysia
    Kansas Troubles: Dear Robert
    My family would be my stars. Without my children, I don't know if I would have started quilting again. They provide me with people to make quilts for! My hubby is a firefighter, and is strong and inspiring–he's helped me be a stronger person.
    reillyr2(at)hotmail(dot)com

  82. Fig Tree: Dear Marysia
    Kansas Troubles: Dear Robert
    Bunny Hill: Sunshine Lily
    Me & My Sister: Sister Mary
    I would dedicate my quilt to my family who always supports me.

  83. Sister Mary, Sunshine Lily ,Dear Robert and Dear Marysia.
    I would name my block after my Mother. She never quilted but always encourage me and loved everything I made. I would call my block, Mothers Love

  84. Dear Robert, Sister Mary, Sunshine Lily and Dear Marysia.
    I would dedicate it to my husband who always supports my quilting.

  85. The star blocks are Sunshine Lily, Dear Robert, Sister Mary and Dear Marysia. I would dedicate my quilt to my beloved Polish grandma, Clara. She recently died at the age of 103, but my memories will always be cherished.

  86. Sunshine Lily
    Dear Robert
    Sister Mary
    Dear Marysia

    My star would be my daughter who has coped so brilliantly with the loss of her beloved brother

  87. Reading Joanna's blog about her grandmother reminded me of my grandmother. She put a needle in my hands at a very young age. I remember sitting under the quilting frame stitching up doll clothes with the scraps that she gave to me. Like Joanna I would dedicate my block to my grandmother.

  88. My star would be for my Mom… Sweet Peggy…
    Miss her sew much!
    Loved the posts, loved Fig tree's post a lot…

  89. #1. Bunny Hill Designs – "Sunshine Lily"
    #2. Kansas Troubles Quilters – "Dear Robert"
    #3. Me & My Sister Designs – "Sister Mary"
    #4. Fig Tree Quilts – "Dear Marysia"

    I would dedicate my block to my grandmother Ruth whose quilts I slept under all my growing up years without knowing how special they were. I think I would call it "Remembering Ruth."

    tstanulis@mac.com

  90. Dear Robert, Sunshine Lily, Sister Mary, and Dear Marysia. Just in case This really is Lisa's day, Fast Eddy! I would dedicate my quilt to my friend Sandi–an awesome quilter and soooo generous with her time and resources!

  91. I would dedicate my quilt to my Grandma Virginia, who taught me to quilt and sew as a child.
    1. Sunshine Lily
    2. Dear Robert
    3. Sister Mary
    4. Dear Marysia
    Thanks for a fun contest.

  93. Sunshine Lily, Sister Mary, Dear Marysia and Dear Robert.

    I would dedicate by block to my Dad. He is 86 this year and still driving. He is what all older people should be.

    dbelliott at outlook dot com

  95. 1. Sunshine Lily
    2. Dear Robert
    3. Sister Mary
    4. Marysia

    I would dedicate my quilt to my Gram (grandmother). She is long gone, but the memories of her teaching me to sew still remain.

  97. Sister Mary, Dear Robert and Sunshine Lily. I would dedicate my block to my 97 yo grandmother who is just so amazing and still makes her own clothes to this day. Thanks

  99. I would dedicate my quilt to my paternal Great Grandmother Sallie Grace, She taught me patience and grace in everything I do, and also to my best in everything. The quilt names are Sister Mary after he sister Mary, Sunshine Lily after her Grand Daughter, Dear Marysia after her paternal Grandmother, and Dear Robert after her husband. Thanks so much for the giveaway. katztoo@excede.net

  100. Block names include:
    Primitive Gatherings "Fast Eddie" after her dad; Kansas Troubles "Dear Robert" after her husband; Bunny Hill – "Sunshine Lily" after her granddaughter; and Me and My Sister Designs "Sister Mary" after Barb's sister. Fig Tree Dear Marysia. After my paternal grandmother. I would dedicate my block to my mother who means the world to me.

  101. The blocks are Sunshine Lily, Dear Robert, Sister Mary, and Dear Marysia. I would dedicate my quilt to my mom, who taught me how to sew and turns 85 next week!

  102. Block names are Dear Marysia, Sunshine Lily, Sister Mary, Dear Robert and Fast Eddie. I would name my block after my sister who knows nothing about sewing and quilting but has always encouraged me in my quilting. She tells everyone she meets about what I "do" even though she doesn't really know either. MY block would be named "Sharon's Star".

  103. Dear Robert, Sunshine Lily, Sister Mary, Dear Marysia, Fast Eddie. I would dedicate my quilt to my Mother who taught me how to quilt and shared her love of quilts with me.

  104. Dear Robert, Sunshine Lily and Sister Mary – the blocks names today! I would call mine Miss Chris for my loving daughter! thanks!

  105. The designer's star names are: Sunshine Lily, Sister Mary, Dear Robert, and Dear Marysia. I loved all their stories especially Joanna Figueroa as I related so much with her heritage. I would name my block after my Mom who gave me so many of her gifts, one of them being how to sew. That of course led to my quilting over the last 15 years. So I would name my block Inspirational Betty.

  106. Sunshine Lily, Dear Robert, Dear Marysia, and Sister Mary are the block names. I would dedicate this quilt to my Grandma Vade who made the loveliest quilts.

  107. Sunshine Lily, Sister Mary, Dear Marysia and Dear Robert. My star is my Mum, who, due to illness, looks after me and does all my ironing for my quilts so I can sew more.
    jen dot barnard at btinternet dot com

  109. Sunhine lily, dear robert, sister mary are some of the block names and dear marysia my favorite story about her grandmother. I would dedicate it to my grand daughter D as I am teaching sharing a love of quilting with her. C

  111. Loved the stories!!!
    Sunshine Lily
    Sister Mary
    Dear Marysia
    Dear Robert

    I would dedicate my quilt to my mom who taught me how to sew.

  112. Sister Mary
    Dear Robert
    Sunshine Lily
    Dear Marysia

    My star is my husband, who always encourages me in everything I do. I would name it Dear John. 🙂

  113. Dear Robert, Sunshine Lily and Sister Mary were the blocks. I would dedicate my block to my little sister who is on this quilting journey with me. I would call it Ms. monkey, because that was her childhood nickname

  114. The blocks are Dear Robert, Sunshine Lily, and Dear Marysia. I would dedicate my block to my mom because she hung in when times were tough and she always believed in me.

  115. The block names are Sister Mary, Sunshine Lily, Dear Robert and Dear Marysia. My hero would be my husband. He was injured in a hunting accident at age 15, and was left an incomplete paraplegic. Despite the prognosis, he learned to walk again with canes, and used them for many years. Now in his late 50's, he has to use a wheelchair more and more. He never complains about it, and continues to try to do everything he used to. He's taken up quilting with me for a hobby when he retires, hopefully soon on disability, as he's in a lot of pain daily. He would love to win this as blue is his favorite color.

  116. The stories behind Sunshine Lily, Sister Mary, Dear Marysia, and Dear Robert are so moving! I would dedicate my quilt to my granddaughter, who is the light of my life. Thank you for this inspiring event!

  117. The block names are: Sunshine Lily, Dear Robert, Sister Mary and Dear Marysia. I would dedicate my quilt to my sweet sister Carrie, my friend, confidant, quilting buddy and constant support. She died earlier this month and I will create a special quilt in her honor.

  118. I'd dedicate my star quilt to my husband John who is a hard working, intelligent , loving and caring person. Enjoyed reading the posts today: Sunshine Lily, Dear Robert, Sister Mary and Dear Marysia.

  119. I would name my star after my granddaughter and call it The Joy of jaiden because no one brings me as much joy to my life as she does. Sunshine Lily, Dear Robert, Sister Mary and Dear Marysia are great names for this week stars.

  120. The block names are Sunshine Lily, Dear Robert, Sister Mary and Dear Marysia. I would name my star quilt for my husband – always there for me, just like the stars in the sky!

  121. Dear Robert, Sunshine Lily, Sister Mary, & Dear Marysia. I loved the story behind Dear Marysia! How lovely to have such a bond. I have felt my first grandchild to be so special too. It's ok to feel that way.

  123. Dear Robert, Sister Mary, Dear Marysia and Sunshine Lily. My star would have to be the little girl I work with at school who despite her physical disabilities has shown that she can do anything that is put in front of her – Miracle Maddy! Thanks for the chance.

  124. Sunshine lily,sister mary,dear marysia a,dear Robert
    What wonderful stories. What a special quilt it will be. My star is my husband. Thru thick and thin,, heartbreaks and joys,tears of happiness and sadness,,in sickness ,and getting old together, we are together no matter what.

  125. Dear Robert, Sister Mary, Dear Marysia and Sunshine Lily … and a late post from Primitive Gatherings with Fast Eddie (my Dad's name, too!). This week my own star is one of my cats, Jet, who had surgery this past week, reached around the cone of shame to remove his own stitches, got put back together again and got a bigger cone of shame, and is still a loving sweet and affectionate (if frustrated) boy, despite all the other cats now hissing at him. I wouldn't be anywhere near that sweet!!

  127. I would dedicate my quilt block to my mother's Aunt Cora. I don't remember much about Aunt Cora, as these memories date back to the 1960's, but I do remember visiting her house for a Sunday family dinner, and seeing her quilt frame set up in her living room. As I recall, it took up almost the entire room, and made such an impression on me! Once I retired from teaching, I was able to take up quilting, but I do all my sewing by machine. I wonder if I'll ever use a quilt frame like Aunt Cora did.? . I would name my block Cora's Dream.

    Dear Robert
    Sunshine Lily
    Sister Mary
    Dear Marysia

  129. Stars are named, Sunshine Lily, Dear Robert, Sister Mary and Dear Marysia….all 4 wonderful stars…cant wait to see their designs !

    My star would be Classy Cassie,after my daughter who has discovered this wonderful world of quilting with me since the birth of my first great grandchild ( her first grandson )….and urges me to take classes with her,follow your U tube tutorials and expand our quilting knowledge!

  130. The blocks are Sunshine Lily, Dear Robert, Sister Mary and Dear Marysia.
    My block would be dedicated to my first quilting teacher, Joan, who gave me the start on this incredible quilting journey.
    – stfhome@verizon.net

  131. Dear Robert, Sunshine Lily and Sister Mary are the 3 stars that were blogged about.

    I would dedicate my quilt to my Mom. She was alway encouraging me and my sister to sew. We grew up on a farm 40 miles from town and once a month (especially in the summer) we would plan a shopping trip. My mom would drop us girls off at the fabric store and tell us to pick out a project while she did grocery shopping. Some of the projects we would come up were too ambious (prom dresses, curtain, bedspreads) but Mom was never discouraging she was always up for a challenge.

  132. My quilt will be dedicated to my Mom, who taught me to sew and who is a star in heaven now (living with me during my teenage years earned her spot)
    The block names are Sunshine Lily, Sister Mary and Dear Robert

  133. Sister Mary, Sunshine Lily and Dear Robert.
    I would name my star after my Dad's Mom. Delia was her name. I got my love of flowers and quilting from her. She passed away when I was about 10 so I didn't get to enjoy her long enough.

  134. Sister Mary, Sunshine Lily and Dear Robert.
    I would name my star after my Dad's Mom. Delia was her name. I got my love of flowers and quilting from her. She passed away when I was about 10 so I didn't get to enjoy her long enough.

  135. Bunny Hill-Sunshine Lily
    Me and My Sister-Sister Mary
    Fig Tree-Dear Marysia
    Kansas City Troubles-Dear Robert

    I would dedicate my star to my daughter who is the star of my life.

  137. Dear Robert, Sunshine Lily, Sister Mary, and Dear Marysia.
    Love reading these beautiful tributes. I would dedicate my quilt to my Mother. She will always be my inspiration, even from heaven.

  138. Dear robert, sunshine lily, sister mary, dear marhsia are the woderful block names. There are so many stars in my life. I would dedicate my quilt to my family. I love everyone of them!
    Qlt7scrap dot gmail dot com

  139. Bunny Hill- Sunshine Lily
    Me & My Sister – Sister Mary
    Fig Tree Quilts- Dear Marysia
    Kansas Troubles – Dear Robert

  141. I love all the block! Stars are my favorite, so it is too hard to choose. Joanna at Fig tree's story touched me the most. My grandmother was the guiding star in my life and I loved her so much. She is responsible for me being the person I am today (I hope I have made her proud). So i would name my block after her. Inez's star!

  142. My block would be named Sweet Patrick. My husband is the most supportive person I have ever met. He takes care of his grandmother and helps me whenever I need something. He always makes sure I get the emotional support I need, no matter what he has going on.

    The blocks are Sunshine Lily, Sister Mary, Dear Marysia, Dear Robert

  143. The star block design names are Sunshine Lily, Sister Mary, Dear Robert and Dear Marysia.
    I would dedicate my quilt to my husband, Joe, my very best friend, my heart, my everything. He has shaped who I am today. After 33.5 years, I love him more than the day I married him! Quilting for 20 years now, I haven't made him his very own quilt yet, although I've often thought I should! Thank you for the chance to win!

  144. Dear Marysia, Dear Robert, Sunshine Lily, Sister Mary. All gorgeous blocks and LOVE the stories. I would call my block Sister Marsha after my dear sister who is currently fighting terminal liver cancer.

  145. Bunny Hill Designs – Sunshine Lily
    Me & My Sister – Sister Mary
    Fresh Figs – Dear Marysia
    Kansas Troubles – Dear Robert

    I would call my block Mother Mary after my mother. She is an amazing mother! We share a love for crafting and sewing. She is always giving to others without expecting or asking for anything in return. Love you Mom!

  146. Dear Marysia, Sunshine Lily, Sister Mary, and Dear Robert. I would dedicate my block to my mother-in-law who got me started quilting and still answers all my random questions patiently.

  147. What sweet stories!! Dear Marysia, Sunshine Lily, Dear Robert, and Sister Mary were the block names. I'm sure like most people, having to choose one "star" was not easy. I could have chosen my husband, my mom, my grand children, I treasure each of them! In the end, I chose my 3 children! They have brought me such joy and in spite of my many motherhood mistakes they still claim me as their mother!! And, without them I would not have grandchildren!! Thank you for these stories as it caused me to stop and write a love letter to my three "stars"!!

  148. 1.Sunshine Lily
    2. Dear Robert
    3. Sister Mary
    4. Dear Marysia
    My wonderful husband who helps enable me. We go on the Harley motorcycle quilt shop hopping. Thanks for sharing.
    Wanda
    sewstar @ hotmail . com

  149. Sunshine Lily (Bunny Tales)
    Dear Robert (Kansas Troubles)
    Sister Mary (Me and My Sister)
    Dear Marysia (Fig Tree Quilts)

    I would dedicate it to my friend Dan, who is one of the sweetest guys I know.

  151. Sunshine Lily-Bunny Hill
    Sister Mary-Me and My Sister
    Dear Robert-Kansas Troubles
    Dear Marysia-Fig Tree

    I have 3 stars in my life…my 3 daughters who are always so wonderful to me and my husband. I don't know how we would survive without their help and love.

  152. #1. Bunny Hill Designs is Sunshine Lily
    #2. Kansas Troubles Quilters is Dear Robert
    #3. Me&My Sister Designs isSister Mary
    #4. Fig Tree Quilts is Dear Marysia
    #5. Primitive Gatherings is Fast Eddie

    My quilt would be dedicated to my family!! Thanks for the chance to win!

  153. I would dedicate this quilt to my mom. Cancer took her almost 10 years ago. She took up quilting in her retirement and tried and tried to get me into it with her. But I just couldn't find the time. Now I am retired and she is gone. So I took up quilting and feel her spirit with me as I work using the many tools she left me.

    Sunshine Lily, Dear Robert Sister Mary and Dear Marysia,

  154. Sunshine Lily, Dear Robert, Sister Mary and Dear Marysia.
    I would dedicate the quilt to my husband, Ray who works hard, is always so proud of his family and fully supports my quilting.

  155. The Stars are:
    1. Sunshine Lily
    2. Dear Robert
    3. Sister Mary
    4. Dear Marysia

    I'd dedicate a star to my grandmother, who just passed away after a long and charitable life. She wasn't much of a quilter, but she was very creative and knew when to care about detail, and when to cut the chaff. Her favorite pattern was Sunbonnet Sue; she even made a pattern for a pillow for her neighbor (a friend for 60 years) of a Sue with a lawn mower! She sure would have loved these blues…..

  156. Dear Robert, Sunshine Lily, Sweet Mary, and Babicia or Dear Marysia

    The first time I saw this year's mystery, I immediately thought of my friend, Kathy. Not only because she loves blue, but the quilt colors are so soft and lovely. She is probably the most Godly woman I have ever known, sweet, loyal, faithful, always with encouragement and love. I am so lucky to have her for a friend. When I think of heaven it is always twinkling bright stars and I know that when we are there she will still be the brightest one. My quilt would be dedicated to her…

  157. What great stories! The block names are Sunshine Lilly, Dear Robert, Sister Mary, and Dear Marysia.

    I would dedicate my quilt to my mother and name it Gracious Gerry. There was nothing my mom couldn't do, and she was always willing to help me with a project. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't miss her sweet smile and generous spirit.

  158. Sister Mary, Dear Robert, Sunshine Lily, marysia. My star is my husband who managed our money all through our child rearing years so that we can be empty nesters enjoying retirement.

  160. Block names:
    Sister Mary
    Sunshine Lily
    Dear Robert
    Dear Marysia

    I would name a block "Sisters" in honor of my four sisters.

  161. Lisa Bongean asked us for a favorite memory of our dad. My dad's name is Bob. One of my favorite memories is how much my dad loved listening to polka music. He also self taught himself to play my mom's accordion and would play polka music along with the record player. My dad would grab one of us kids and start polka dancing us around the front room and into the dining room, around the table and back into the front room again. We each waited our turn to have a spin around the house. We were all laughing so hard by the time our turn was done. This memory always brings a smile to my face.

    Cathi Meverden

  162. 1. Sunshine Lily from Bunny Hill Designs
    2. Dear Robert from Kansas Troubles Quilters
    3. Sister Mary from Me & My Sister Designs
    4. Dear Marysia from Fig Tree Quilts

    I love, Love, LOVE! the colors in this quilt! I can't wait to get started on it! My Mystery Star quilt would be dedicated to my daughter, Amy. Amy is my Sunshine! She recently got married, and moved across the country because her husband is in the Navy. She is adventurous, hard-working, and a take-charge kind of gal with a positive attitude. Amy is a star!

  163. "Sunshine Lily" – Bunny Hill Designs
    "Sister Mary" – Me and My Sister Designs
    "Dear Marysia" – Fresh Figs
    "Dear Robert" – Kansas Troubles Quilter

    My star would be my best friend Jan who has never let me down, always has my back and loves me like a sister.

  164. I can't wait to join my first BOM project. I loved reading about the designers inspiration for their star BOM. Sunshine Lily, Sister Mary, Dear Marysia, and Dear Robert all not only inspired me alos but I learned a bit of genealogy information when reading about Marysia! I hope someday I will be able to create a personalized quilt and I would dedicate it to all of the warm and welcoming quilters I have met that have encouraged me to try this craft! 5 years and not a lot of confidence but I am still trying!

  165. 1. Sunshine Lily
    2. Dear Robert
    3. Sister Mary
    4. Dear Marysia

    I would dedicate my work to my husband, Neale. He's a big space nut, so the stars are appropriate. 🙂 He's unfailingly loyal to all his friends and family and would do anything for us. The only things that might rival me in his affection is his love of science fiction and general geekery. He is passionate about his hobbies, and about sharing them with others. He works very hard to help his friends have a good time. The world needs more people who spread joy and happiness to others. Neale is the love of my life, and an inspiration to me.

  166. Sunshine Lily
    Dear Robert
    Sister Mary
    Dear Marysia
    I would like to dedicate to my husband how through the ups and downs,in one's journey of life's adventure and mystery tour has been my shoulder of encouragement and strenght

  167. The block names are Sunshine Lilly……Dear Robert…..Sister Mary…..and Marysia….I would dedicate it to my husband Jim…..after 48 years he is still my star…..

  168. DEAR ROBERT, SISTER MARY, SUNSHINE LILLY AND MARYSIA…I would dedicate my quilt to my daughter who is mom of 9 month old twins-one with down syndrome-and an amazing young woman.

  169. Sunshine Lily, Dear Robert, Sister Mary, and Dear Marysia! Loving the names and the colors of this beautiful mystery quilt…….fingers are crossed to win!

  170. Dear Robert, Sunshine Lily, Sister Mary and Dear Marysia are the block names for the mystery quilt. My star is my grandmother she was very strong like Joanna Figueroa's grandmother was but mine lived on the American frontier. She was tiny, had red naturally curly hair and blue eyes. She left home at 18 to make her way in the world and became a cook on a cattle ranch. The cowboys would bring in half a side of beef in the morning and expect dinner, and she'd do it. She could sew the tiniest little stiches. She tried to teach me but mine always looked like "the pigs was in it". I really miss her. I would name my star Beautiful Mary for her.

  171. Sunshine Lily, Dear Robert, Sister Mary and Dear Marysia – I'm excited to make all these blocks! I would dedicate my quilt to my husband who has learned to appreciate every quilt I make, my own Dear Stewart.

  172. Sunshine Lily, Dear Robert and Sister Mary are the 3 blocks. I'd dedicate this quilt to my son and future daughter-in-law. The minute I saw it I knew it would be their wedding quilt and signed up immediately. My son has been going to grad school while working full time. It put a great deal of stress on him and I was concerned for his well-being. Then he met this wonderful young woman who is supportive of his efforts and a genuinely sweet, intelligent woman. The change in him has been amazing and I feel blessed that she'll be part of our family.

  173. Sunshine Lily, Dear Robert, Sister Mary, and Dear Marysia are the 4 gorgeous blocks.

    I would name my block after my daughter Grace. She brings so much twinkle and shine to my life.

  174. The four blocks are Sunshine Lily, Sister Mary, Dear Marysia and Dear Robert.

    I would dedicate my star to Nana. She's 90 something and still going strong. I love hearing her stories of growing up, getting married, and living during WWII. Her stories of the family saving their sugar rations for six months just to have a small 8" wedding cake makes me realize how lucky we are to live in the age that we do.

    I started learning to quilt a few years ago and the quilt I made in class I gave her for that Christmas. Each year for her birthday and Christmas I try to make her something, homemade gifts always amaze her. I tell her I'll do better next time (as I will have more practice). She always jokes "if I'm even around!" No matter the flaws, she loves every one of the gifts. She inspires me to do better, and can recognize every loving stitch that goes into what ever I make.

    I would name my star "Joan Shines" after Nana Joan.

  175. Star names are 1. Sunshine Lily 2. Dear Robert 3. Sister Mary & 4. Dear Marysia

    I would name my star Sweet Elayna after my 9 mo. old granddaughter. She is our 1st girl in the family and we are crazy about her.
    Thanks for the chance to win

    Sandy Royal
    materialgal@juno.com

  176. Dear Robert, Sister Mary, Sunshine Lily, and Dear Marysia

    I would name my star block "Tom Terrific" because he is.

    I can't wait for June and these beautiful blocks start to appear at my door.