Friendship Circle Quilt Block

Friendship Circle on Point

Today is my stop on the Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks Blog tour.  Things have been hectic over here with quilt market preparations so it’s nice to pop onto the computer for a minute to share with you all before all of those last minute details take over.

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I always enjoy contributing to 100 blocks and this issue has some great blocks.  If you already have the issue, isn’t block #1020 just the cutest little block ever!–It’s on page 20. Check it out if you haven’t already!

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My block is the last one in the magazine–block #1100, Friendship Circle.

Friendship Circle

It’s done in a variety of sherbert-y colors–some solids and some C&S basics.

One of my favorite parts about designing blocks for this magazine is playing with layouts in EQ.  I really like this block set on point in a mix of scrappy bright solids with Essex linen:

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It also works really well in a horizontal layout:

Linen Brights Horizontal

If you haven’t had a chance to peek at a copy yet–make sure you do!

For a chance to win a copy here on my blog, leave a comment below.   I’ll draw a winner Monday.  ~Comments are now Closed~

You can pop over to the Quilty Pleasures blog for other giveaways and to see the other featured bloggers for today.

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255 Responses

  1. What a great block! Thanks for the opportunity.

  2. Béatrice says:

    Simple and beautiful.

  3. Patti O. says:

    I love the simplicity and clean look of this quilt.

  4. Colleen says:

    I like your block the friendship star was the block that was used in the first block swap I joined I have yet to do anything with the blocks but I like the pattern and your arrangement is very pretty
    Thank you for the chance to be a winner

  5. Alesha K says:

    Saved the best for last. Love the friendship block and the inspiration the quilt gives me. Thank you for sharing in this giveaway.

  6. angie david says:

    I like the Friendship Circle Quilt Block because of the varied arrangements one can do with the blocks.

  7. Sandy B. says:

    Love the block and may have to give it a try! It makes a neat quilt too!

  8. Anita says:

    Lovely block!

  9. Christine M says:

    Hi Corey. I love your block.

  10. Chris says:

    I love stars. Very nice.

  11. Anne D says:

    Love your block. The magazines are always great. Thanks for the chance to win

  12. Jo lloyd says:

    I love the little stars, Thanks for the chance to win

  13. Umaesew says:

    Lovely block. I’ll have to give it a go. Thanks for the giveaway.

  14. Jo lloyd says:

    Love the pattern and the chance to win.

  15. Jeneta says:

    It looks great with a white background. I bet this would also look lovely done in bright solids on a dark grey background.

  16. Sandy N says:

    I love your block! I’m very drawn to the on point setting. Thanks for the opportunity to win!

  17. Martina says:

    I love your block because it is so happy scrappy and still very organised,lol!

  18. SusanVinnie says:

    cute little block, love the way it looks on point grouped

  19. Linda says:

    i love this cute little block! Thanks for sharing!

  20. amanda says:

    This block is adorable, I don’t know how you have time for everything. Best of luck at quilt market.

  21. Patti Guzniczak says:

    Love your block!

  22. Allison says:

    Such a pretty block. The colors you chose are beautiful

  23. MaryAnn says:

    I really like your friendship block. It looks so sweet and pretty.

  24. Diane says:

    How small are the friendship stars? Are they difficult to piece in that size?

  25. Sigrid Golnik says:

    Love this Block! Thank you for sharing the different layouts. This block really reminds me of enjoying an ice cream cone on a sunny summer day :)!

  26. Della hurley says:

    That’s for the give away, like the block on point! I might just have to make this one.

  27. KT says:

    Love what you did with the friendship stars in you block! So fun!

  28. Michelle says:

    i love the colors in this. I also love that you showed us the block on point.

  29. Sandy A in St. Louis says:

    Friendship star blocks are my favorite! Love your arrangement of them. Congratulations on getting the block in the magazine!

  30. Cindy says:

    I love your friendship block! Starrific – is that a word???

  31. Jeanie says:

    Congrats on your sweet block and thanks for the giveaway!

  32. Lace Faerie says:

    Darling block! I love the on point setting!

  33. Lisa W. says:

    Your friendship block is beautiful! Thank you for the great giveaway!

  34. Dana Gaffney says:

    Your block is my favorite, it’s wonderful.

  35. Chiska says:

    What a fun block! I love seeing it in the different layouts. Thanks!

  36. Karen Seitz says:

    The colors in your block remind me of the Quilty Stitches Sampler Along! 🙂

  37. Lynn D in NC says:

    I absolutely love your block.

  38. Sweet colors in your block! I love stars and patterns that make circles.

    • Hildy says:

      i love the friendship star and it is really cute done this way. The colors are great

  39. Kay L Ford-Sollimo says:

    What can I say? Such a fan of your sense of style.

  40. Sue says:

    Such a sweet and energetic block with the movement of many ‘friends’. Just like it is in life. The circles of friends moves brightly!!

  41. Sue H says:

    Love it! Sweet & simple!

  42. Michele says:

    Love your block!

  43. Jodi says:

    what a cute block. The colors are so cheery

  44. Dee says:

    I love miniature and I love this friendship block. Thank you for sharing your setting

  45. Vicki H says:

    Love the colors you used for you block.

  46. Cathy says:

    Im fairly new to quilting and always looking for new blocks to try. This one looks fun and not too hard. I may use this one to get my daughters invloved in quilting. Thank you!

  47. Janette Neumeister says:

    Love stars…love friends..PERFECT COMBINATION! I this block is next on my list to try!!!

  48. Shelor says:

    So simple and pretty!

  49. Carrie says:

    So cute! I might have to add this one to my to do list.

  50. Gail Moss says:

    I love friendship blocks and I love the pastels you used. Would love to win. {fingers crossed}…

  51. Susan says:

    I love your block! It reminds me of a mini quilt.

  52. Camille says:

    Love it. Congrats and thanks for the giveaway.

  53. Julie B says:

    Your block design would be perfect for a signature quilt for a family reunion or quilt guild group project. Thanks for sharing and a chance to win.

  54. Jeannie says:

    Love this block. I would use it to utilize all my millions of scraps! Really cute. Thank you for sharing your talent!

  55. Mary says:

    At first it was “ok” but seeing them in settings is WOW I do like!

  56. Liz says:

    I agree with Julie. This would be a perfect signature quilt.

  57. peggy hendrick says:

    Always look forward to your posts! Thanks for the chance to win such a great prize.

  58. Becky says:

    The friendship star is one of my favorites. Your block is adorable!

  59. Patti says:

    Thanks for the chance to win. I love the block. Nice to be able to see it in different setting.

  60. Maureen says:

    Love the block, thanks for the opportunity!

  61. Patricia says:

    Beautiful block and colors.

  62. Beautiful block and I love the soft pastel colors, perfect for summer.
    It would also be nice for a signature block.

    Debbie

  63. Carol says:

    Looks great! Would make a perfect quilt for Sunday picnics in the park!

  64. Beth Stanfield says:

    I love your block and the layouts really help me see it’s potential. I’d love to win. Thanks! Have fun at QM.
    Blessings, Beth

  65. Jennifer says:

    Love your block!

  66. Marguerite says:

    Love this block! It was the first one I really learned!

  67. Laura says:

    Cute take on an old block! Are those HSTs paper pieced?

  68. Robin says:

    I always love when the new volumes hit the stands. Such inspiration on every page I get giddy just thinking about it! 😉

  69. Barbara Bailey says:

    I think this has to be my favorite block, so light and airy!

  70. Mary says:

    Wow! So many pieces, but oh, so cute! Just one block would make a neat little wallhanging. They saved the best for last!

  71. Maureen says:

    I really like the friendship star and I love the way you have used it in your block.

  72. Kathy says:

    I love your friendship block, the colors are so Spring-ee looking and it pops with the white. It looks really easy to make. Can’t wait to try it.

  73. Sharon says:

    Love the simplicity of the block and the bright colors. Thanks for the opportunity.

  74. Terry says:

    What a fun block..love the pretty colors you chose!!

  75. Becky T says:

    I love it on point!!!

  76. Debbie K. says:

    Yummy colors! Really lovely.

  77. Sherry says:

    Your block is great and I love the colors with the white background. I have not seen this issue of 100 Blocks but always enjoy this magazine.

  78. Cathy B says:

    I love your block! Congratulations on having your block in the magazine!

  79. Quilting Tangent says:

    Pretty block.

  80. Luella says:

    Love your block and it looks so cool made up into a quilt. Thank you for a chance to win.

  81. Denise says:

    I would love to win, thank you !

  82. susie says:

    What a cute and fun block! So glad it’s in the magazine.

  83. NancyB from Many LA says:

    I really like your block on point!

  84. Debbie rhodes says:

    Loved your block the minute I saw it. Thanks

    Drhodes9@cox.net

  85. Julia says:

    Simple but elegant and versatile!

  86. Jennifer Creech says:

    Very pretty block! Thanks for the chance to win.

  87. Susan K says:

    Love your block! I made a friendship star quilt out of flannels for my son. I like the idea of a circle of stars around a center star – it’s much like our circles of friends in our lives.

  88. sharon says:

    I like the on point version! and only 13 blocks!

  89. Lou says:

    Great scrap buster!!!!

  90. Jan says:

    Love your block, love your blog, will love the book/magazine.

  91. Lee Ann L. says:

    You may be last in the magazine; but, you are not least. I love stars and this is a perfect little block. 🙂

  92. Beth Brown says:

    Love the friendship block!

  93. Ann Dunn says:

    What a delightful pattern, so delicate. I agree with Lee Ann when she says ‘last but not least. Congratulations.

  94. Donna W says:

    Thanks for showing us your block. Love it!

  95. melissa says:

    I love all of your little miss shabby quilt patterns! Every time I see a new one, I feel the need to buy it!

  96. Amy M says:

    Love the clean, fun look.

  97. Jeanne says:

    Love your star block! Very cute!

  98. Jocelyn says:

    Love your block! Thanks for sharing a copy of 100 Blocks.

  99. Sandra Timmons says:

    So the saying goes – the best is the last one. Just love your block and the layouts sure do help. It’s like seeing what you get before you make this block for yourself. Thank you for being a part of the QM’s 100 Blocks, Volume 11, Blog Tour and giving us the chance to win a copy of that awesome and priceless magazine.

    Sandi Timmons
    sandit1@sbcglobal.net

  100. Kathleen O'Grady says:

    What a sweet little block! I love your choice of colors also.

  101. Helen says:

    I love star quilts and this block is so happy and fun.

  102. Jackie Papallo says:

    I love your block especially set on point!

  103. Loris Mills says:

    Lovely friendship stars! Makes for a sweet block. Thanks for joining in on the tour 🙂

  104. Phyllis says:

    Such a bright and twinkly block. I feel it would work great with several different backgrounds, midnight blue with all those stars or black with pastels, or even Christmas colors. I’ll have to give this a go… Thanks for the give away.

  105. Anne Russell says:

    You have taken this block to a whole new level! You made it so much nicer by making it smaller pieces and very scrappy. Love it! Setting it on point even adds to the “newness of it!

  106. Karen says:

    Love this little friendship star.
    Wonderful blog tour and thanks for the chance to win!

  107. Melody Lutz says:

    I love itsy bitsy teeny tiny pieces! This block is really fun.

  108. Jennifer says:

    I can’t wait to get my hands on a copy of this issue; so much inspiration. And this one is a definite must make!

  109. Bonnie says:

    Love your Friendship Circle block!

  110. Penny J says:

    Very cute – I love small blocks making up larger blocks. Thanks!

  111. Deborah DeBerry says:

    I really like your Friendship Circle block. Elegant in its simplicity. Thanks for sharing it.

  112. Pam says:

    Such a happy, energetic vibe. Love it

  113. Esther G says:

    I really like the way this block is both vibrant and delicate at the same time.

  114. Tracy H says:

    Another great block to make! It’s fun either as a mini or grouped together to make a large quilt!

  115. Lisa Marie says:

    I like your block, a bunch of them would make a great scrappy quilt!

  116. Karen says:

    Oh, I really like this pattern. Hmm, now what fabric shall I use?

  117. Karen in Breezy Point says:

    Fun block–I like seeing the setting possibilities!

  118. Dorothy M says:

    Your block is really appealing — I can visualize it in bright colors
    in a quilt I would make.

  119. Margaret Andrews says:

    What a colorful block and just a delight! Thank you so much for sharing.

  120. Shirley says:

    Such a great block – would make a fun quilt.

  121. terri says:

    Cute block and thanks for the chance to win.

  122. Stacy Lindblom says:

    Love this block! And I love the blocks set on point with the Essex Linen. I think I’ll try the blocks set on point but with a bright yellow background. Thanks!

  123. Margaret Schindler says:

    I love that block I can see so many uses for it

  124. Janet T says:

    I just finished a quilt that had this star in it. Love your block with the multiple stars in it. Reminds me of the night sky.

  125. Debbie D says:

    Love the colors and the different layouts!

  126. Cyndy Knapp says:

    Your block is so darling! The friendship star is one of my favorites. Thank you for sharing your talents with us!

  127. billiemick says:

    Love your block of friends….smile.

  128. Diantha Howard says:

    Cute block – like a quilt in a quilt!

  129. Sandi says:

    I like your variation of the friendship star. It will make a beautiful quilt.

  130. Hildy says:

    Love your version of the friendship star block:-)

  131. Donna Joy says:

    Sure am loving how solid colors are so striking in a quilt. I used to think you had to use patterned fabric with a few solids to coordinate.

  132. susan schroeder says:

    so cute-I can see this block for a darling baby quilt I need to make! thanks for your creativity and thanks for a chance to win this amazing issue!
    suzie

  133. debbie maloney says:

    Really love this quilt design. Looks easy and quick to make – which is right up my ally !

  134. craftygramma says:

    I love your block, especially the on point setting.

    I also think it would be cute in a huge size quilt; either one huge block or a few huge blocks…love it!

  135. Karen says:

    Fantastic spinning friendship block! The sherbert colors really make it zing fir summer! Congratulations on another beauty! Hugs, Karen

  136. Liz Engman says:

    What a great way to use smaller scraps. One could easily make and collect the little half triangle blocks over time and end up with one (or more) blocks, each being a memento of bigger projects.

  137. Kathy h says:

    Very pretty quilt. I always like a star block.

  138. Delaine says:

    Your block is certainly beautiful. You are talented! Thanks!

  139. Annie says:

    The blocks in the on point layout are so pretty together!

  140. Trudy says:

    Love the block!

  141. Kathy Hopkins says:

    Thanks for the chance to win, the little stars look great !!

  142. Tina Wright says:

    Hi! I just found you and I love your blog. I LOVE this friendship star quilt. It’s simple and fun and timeless. I need to get the magazine now! Have lots of fun and success at Quilt Market.

  143. Joanna says:

    The friendship star is one of my favorites. I like your sherbet color versions.

  144. Emilee says:

    I love the block & the on point layout is perfect! Thanks for a chance to win a copy!

  145. I really really like this block. (And I’m thrilled to be on the same magazine page with you!)

  146. Kristen says:

    I think this is my favorite block that I have seen from the blog hop.

  147. Oh you just can’t beat a constellation of little stars! Whee! Congrats! And I can’t wait to see your new fabric line!
    reillyr2(at)hotmail(dot)com

  148. Jen says:

    I love this! And I have some teeny tiny HST scraps that need a pattern! ThinkI’ll use this one! Thanks

  149. Janet Crossman says:

    Your work is beautiful and I would love a copy of 100 blocks. thanks for the chance

  150. Marcia Hoekstra says:

    Love starry blocks of all kinds. Thanks

  151. Sandy Curtis says:

    Love stars. Thanks for the chance to win.

  152. Bonnie F says:

    Those tiny HST would be perfect to use some of my smaller scraps. Love the block.

  153. CJ says:

    Cute block! I’d love to get that magazine!

  154. Rosemary Barron says:

    Friendship star is one of my favorites. I like your block and would to get a copy of the issue! Thanks for the opportunity.

  155. Betsy says:

    Looks like a great resource.

  156. Carrie P. says:

    your block is one of my favorites. it a fantastic looking quilt.

  157. Verna says:

    Last but not least! I really like this block.

  158. Lori Smanski says:

    congrats. your block is so fun and versatile. this would be fun for the back ground on a baby quilt.

  159. Janet Frank says:

    Really like the on point setting! Thanks for the chance.

  160. Lesley Gilbert says:

    Thanks for the opportunity to win this great looking book – I love stars and these instructions will help me make a great quilt 🙂

  161. Darlene says:

    Cute block. Congratulations on getting it in the magazine.

  162. Brooke says:

    Love your block design. It also would make a great mini-quilt on it’s own. Congrats!

  163. Amy Walter says:

    This block alone would make a cute mini quilt!
    auntie.clark@gmail.com

  164. wendy says:

    Love your block!

  165. JoyceLM says:

    Great block. The friendship star is one of my favorites. Thanks.

  166. Lori M. says:

    Love Friendship stars,,,,big or small…I enjoyed how you put them on point and the pastel colors…great for a spring/summer day….

  167. Cheryl says:

    I’d love a chance, thanks. Nice block, and nice way to make it into a quilt top.

  168. Linda says:

    Such a cute block!! I love the name also!

  169. Renata says:

    Love your block!

  170. Darlene B says:

    Cool block!

  171. Betty Harden says:

    Just simple and gorgeous as always. Congrats. Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy. Just love the block and the colors.

  172. Kris S says:

    Very cute block. I really like it on point.

  173. marta says:

    like the on point set , thank you …marta

  174. Rebecca Schmitt says:

    This is such a cute block – definitely on my to-do list!

  175. Debbie {Blue.Ridge.Girl} says:

    Love your sweet Friendship Circle :o) Thanks so much for hosting an opportunity to win a copy of the Volume 11 issue! ps. Hope you have a great time at Quilt Market!

  176. Kirsten says:

    Your Friendship stars are so fresh and pretty in those colours !

  177. So pretty! I don’t know which orientation I like better!

  178. Deb says:

    Your block is just delightful, and I love it all put together with many blocks.

  179. Kathy S says:

    Sometimes they save the best for last. I love the horizontal layout. I can see this block with all my scraps. What a great scrap project.

  180. Meg says:

    Fun block, lots of ways to use it!

  181. Annette says:

    Beautiful block!

  182. Deirdre says:

    Love your block! And love it set on point!

  183. Margaret Parks says:

    Love your block! Well done.

  184. Nancy Roraback says:

    I really really love your block! Love the white background with the pretty little colors!

  185. Bridget says:

    Love your block, it is so fresh and bright.

  186. Kelly says:

    This is adorable!!! I love the colors!

  187. Naomi says:

    I love it set on point! Great for scraps – thanks for the chance to win this great book/magazine.

  188. stanleybeagle says:

    it’s all so inspiring!

  189. Nicole Sender says:

    What a lovely block!

  190. Karen A says:

    I love your take on the friendship star. It is one of my favorites. I especially like the on point setting.

  191. Barb K. says:

    Cute an colorful!

  192. Nancy A says:

    Congratulations in being included in the newest issue of Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks. I always look forward to seeing the wonderful designs.

  193. Pat Evans says:

    I love friendship stars but that looks like too many little pieces to me. Love the sherbet colors though.

  194. Cecilia says:

    Awesome block! I love the clean lines and stars are my favorite.

  195. Wendy says:

    Super cute block! Love friendship stars. Thanks!

  196. Deb says:

    When I saw the block I liked it and thought it was colorful but when I say the layouts I loved it. Nice work, congratulations on being selected.

  197. Debby E says:

    Great block – Love all the colors! Thanks for the chance to win 🙂
    Debby E
    samtaylorcjsmimi at yahoo dot com

  198. What a fun block. Love the colors.

  199. Joy says:

    Your block would also look great with brights on a black background. Love it.

  200. Pamela R says:

    A simple idea but very effective! thks.

  201. Jen B says:

    Lovely block. I dread to think what size mine would end up though – all those seams!

  202. Marie says:

    Great use of a classic block.

  203. Brenda E. says:

    Thanks for the different design layouts-it helps to see the blocks as they would be in a quilt. Many of us cannot envision them without help!

  204. Judy says:

    Great block I love the layout of the stars on the block and so pretty in the colors you have chosen.

  205. Bella says:

    The beauty of the block is how so many colors are incorporated. I’d love to be your winner.

  206. Arlette says:

    It’s crowded already, lol. Love the colors you used for your block!

  207. Julie in WA says:

    Those look like pretty small friendship stars! Very cute!

  208. Andee in aZ says:

    Thanks for the chance!

  209. Debbie M says:

    Great Block. I am SO excited.

  210. Liz Sumner says:

    I like your block, especially we set on point.

  211. Linda Fleming says:

    Wonderful block, beautiful colors and lovely quilts!

  212. Emily C says:

    I love your block. I like the version of it on point with the linen background, too.

  213. Linda Bott says:

    The friendship block will make a great baby quilt

  214. Gill says:

    Fabulous block – I love the colours you used!

  215. DebV says:

    Great block. Think I like it set on point the best

  216. Laura G says:

    Great block, it would be wonderful in many different styles/colors!

  217. Lauren aka Giddy99 says:

    I love the block, and the “sherbet-y” colors!

  218. Beth in TN says:

    Friendship stars are one of my favorite motifs.

  219. Lee says:

    Beautiful design!

  220. Doris McCarty says:

    Great block! Sew pretty.

  221. Susie V says:

    great block!

  222. Debbie P says:

    Thank you for showing the different lay outs for your block. I like the colors that you used and how versatile the block is for many different projects 🙂

  223. Jane says:

    Love the horizontal layout. Great block–congratulations.

  224. Phyllis Jaco says:

    Would love to have this magazine, it’s not available at lots of stores so I haven’t gotten it yet. Thanks for the giveaway.

  225. Judy says:

    I like the idea of doing your block with a scrappy look.

  226. Kay Carlson says:

    Clean, crisp design with interesting center block set separately. Beautiful!

  227. Merrilee says:

    Love the variations and bright summer colors!

  228. Anne A. says:

    I would love to get a copy of this friendship block. It’s beautiful with so many great possibilies. I think on point is great!
    Thank you for the work you do, it is greatly appreciated.

  229. Terri says:

    What a neat block! I especially like the block when it’s placed on the diagonal. Thank you so much for a chance to win!

  230. Kate says:

    Love this block, especially set on point! Thanks for the chance to win.

  231. Wanda says:

    Great block- a must make one. Thanks for the chance to win.

  232. Sophie says:

    What a great way to use a bunch of itty bitty friendship star blocks.

  233. Dorothy Schreyer says:

    That block is so fun! LOVE IT!! I think I prefer it on point too! Good luck at market have and Happy Mother’s day!

  234. Beverley Hernandez says:

    I agree, they remind me of sherbet!

  235. Vivian Oaks says:

    Looks like a fairly easy block, which is a GOOD thing!! 🙂 Thanks so much for giving us a chance to win the new 100 block magazine. I don’t have any quilt shops in my area, so usually end up having to go online to order one. It would be super to win one!!! Thanks again!!

  236. Colette says:

    What a cute block! Love the colors you used.

  237. Kathy says:

    Love it. You have a great eye for color and design. kathleendotlutzatcomcastdotnet

  238. Pat says:

    This is a goodblock. The multi colors really add something to it.

  239. Becky in Georgia says:

    Your block makes a stunning quilt. Thanks for sharing it in the magazine!

  240. Alli says:

    your friendship block is so pretty! 🙂

  241. Rach C says:

    Looks great. I reckon I could even do this, even though I’m a beginner. Rach C

  242. Janine Baldwin says:

    Congratulations on being in the Quiltmaker magazine. Lovely friendship star block.

  243. Pat V. says:

    What a great use of the friendship star. Thanks for some new ideas.

  244. Christine says:

    What a great block!

  245. Ellee says:

    Your sherbet colors are yummy beautiful!

  246. Judith says:

    Super cute block! Would love to win the book so I can make it and send you the finished quilt pic!

  247. kshackabq says:

    The sherbet colors are really fun. Thanks for sharing all the layout ideas. Gotta go now, and pick up my copy!

  248. Jill Hicks says:

    Your block is very cute. Your layout ideas are great too.

  249. Trish says:

    So pretty!! And I think doable, even for a novice like me? 🙂

  250. I love it! So modern and would make a great quilt for any age!

  251. Karen Thurn says:

    Stunning quilt block. My favorite of all I’ve seen. kthurn@bektel.com

  252. Diane O says:

    Very cute block!!

  253. Carin says:

    It’s a lovely block!

  254. Carol S. says:

    I love your block and all the different ways it can be used!