Splendid sampler quilt blocks

The Splendid Sampler blocks - Patchsmith style. It has been a quiet time for the Farmer’s Wife 1930s sew-along as the Gnome Angel sew-along is still on spring break and the two blocks for the Very Kerry Berry group have been covered already (Block 45 ‘Jenny’ and Block 46 ‘Jewel’). Block 46 - Jewel - my least favourite block So instead I have been slicing and dicing fabric for the Splendid Sampler sew-along and two very lovely blocks they were. Block 4 – ‘Happy, Happy’ by Jen Kingwell is a…

Free paper-piecing quilt block pattern. Part of the Splendid Sampler hosted by Jane Davidson and Pat Sloan. A year of free quilt block patterns.

Block 170 - Traveller. I was finishing off a new pattern so I had scraps to hand to make today's #splendidsampler block. But maybe gingham wasn't the best choice for the middle (OMG - did I just say that?) #patchsmithbad2016 #thesplendidsampler #patchwork #ilovegingham

48 blocks of the Splendid Sampler quilt

What a lovely sew-along The Splendid Sampler is turning out to be. It is a real mixture of embroidery, patchwork and applique. Block 6 – ‘Focal Point’ is a patchwork block that reminds me of an open parcel – a clever design from Natalia Bonner. The Splendid Sampler Block 6 - Focal Point Block 7 – ‘Snug as a Bug’ is a mixture of applique and embroidery. Designed by one of my most favourite designers, Amy Sinibaldi, this was a lovely block to make. Embroidery is not my strong suit but this…

Today The Splendid Sampler 2 - Sew Along kicks off and I'm excited to show you my first block made with Mon Beau Jardin, my newest Fabric Line for Penny Rose Fabrics / Riley Blake Designs!

Happy Quilting: Splendid Sampler Finish!!!