I
have decided to make three bed-runners from the Splendid Sampler blocks rather
than one large quilt - one to keep and two to gift. The following four blocks will sparkle on the
bottom of my bed.
Block
35 – ‘The Wishful Garden’ by Kristyne Czepuryk. I chose a pretty floral fabric in keeping with this block's name. The pattern used hand embroidery on the cross
sections but I decided gingham ribbon was much more me, not to mention much
simpler.
The Splendid Sampler block no. 35 - The Wishful Garden |
Block
36 – ‘Inchy Hexagon Club’ by Jane Davidson. This block is actually made up of 3/8”
hexagons which made is hard on the hands and the eyes. This was the first English Paper-Pieced block
of this sew-along so I was a little disappointed to find it made up of such
small pieces. According to the chat in
the Facebook group and on-line – the size of the hexies put many people off
attempting this block. I have a little experience
of paper-piecing so was happy to give it a go but it is not a block I will make
again.
The Splendid Sampler block no. 36 - Inchy Hexagon Club |
Block
37 – ‘Dashing for Chocolate’ by Laura Flynn.
Hooray – a good old-fashioned Churn Dash block. Just what was needed after block 36.
The Splendid Sampler block no. 37 - Dashing by Chocolate |
Block
38 – ‘Vintage Flower Basket’ by Pam Kitty Morning. I love applique so I really enjoyed making this block - I even added centers to the flowers.
The Splendid Sampler block no. 38 - Vintage Flower Basket |
I have another three blocks to show you but more about those next time........
What a great idea for a bed runner! These are so pretty can't wait to see the rest!
ReplyDeleteThank you Elaine. I think of you often when I am playing with my blues and greens (sea colours). I even made an anchor block recently with you in mind.
DeleteThese special four blocks will be stunning in a bedrunner!! I love your fabric and color choices. Just think how happy those little hexies will make you when you see them every morning!! :)
ReplyDeleteSusie
I agree - the hexie block does make me happy but it was a LOT of work. I am in the throws of putting my first bed runner together using a patchwork sashing. It should cheer up my bedroom.
DeleteBeautiful blocks. I especially love the gingham modification you made...so YOU!! And so cute!!!
ReplyDeleteYou know me so well - gingham is my favourite - and I aspire to put my colours and fabrics together as well as you do. xxx
DeleteYour quilt will be a stunner with all the gorgeous blocks you are making for The Splendid Sampler!! Beautiful! Beautiful!! xxx
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