Northwind is in the top three of my favorite quilt blocks for the simple reason that you can put different color blocks next to each other and make magic happen.  This works because of the lights and darks.  It's that simple.  And of course, I didn't know this until I started putting the blocks together. 

At first I made four blocks all the same color.  I used different colors, but had all four blocks the same.  It was really boring.  (I forgot to take a picture of this.)

I had alot of fun with this quilt block.  I was making a baby quilt so I wanted it to be colorful.  I used six different fabrics in the Old Favorite quilt block, but you could use less fabrics and create a different look.  This is an easy block to sew.  You just want to make sure you square up your pieces after sewing each seam.  

Here is a picture of the completed quilt.  I like how the green blocks create another block when sewn together.  Have fun with this block and don't be afraid to try different variations with color and the number of fabrics.

Hearth and Home is an easy quilt block but impressive.  It is made up of squares, half square triangles and rectangles.  In Judy's book, "Around the Block with Judy Hopkins", she shows it with just two colors.  I wanted to be more adventurous and made the block with four colors.  Take a look: 

I was making this into a baby quilt so I wanted to use some fun colors.  I am pleased with the way it turned out.  Watch what happens when you sew the blocks together.  It gives you a grid effect.  That's the magic of quilting!

You can definitely have alot of fun with this quilt block.  
On to number 19...

Just a quick review:  I am currently making 200 quilts from my favorite quilt book, "Around the Block with Judy Hopkins".  In this book, Judy has 200 quilt blocks.  I am making the 200 quilts so you can see what the quilt blocks look like when you put them together.  This is my favorite quilt book because of the variety of blocks which all come in six different sizes.  So there is no math to figure out. 
King's Crown is a simple quilt block.  This is a good block to use when you have a fabric with a large print.  The center square is fairly large to show off your larger print.  Take a look:

Take a look at the four blocks together.  I have made a lap quilt with this pattern.  I only used three fabrics but it came out striking.  See what you think: 

Block number eleven is called Electric Fan.  To me they look like pinwheels.  There are different options you can choose when making a quilt with this block.  You can use different colors for each pinwheel and keep your second and third colors the same or you could change the positions of the medium and dark fabrics.  I chose to change the positions of the medium and the dark fabrics and use the same colors throughout.  Take a look:

I had played around with the colors but forgot to take pictures.  It was a challenge for me to use only three colors.  I always feel like it won't be enough.  However, I do love the simplicity of the quilt.  Here is what the actual block looks like:

When you first look at the pattern you don't realize you will be making pinwheels with the red print as well as the yellow.  That is one of the reasons I am making 200 quilts from the 200 blocks from my favorite quilt book, "Around the Block with Judy Hopkins".  It will allow quilters to see what the blocks can look like when put together.  Now on to block number 12.