Monday 12 July 2021

Scrapilicious Patchsmith Sampler Blocks


It has been a while.  Truth be told I broke my elbow mid February and haven't been unable to do much of anything.  But I have just started to ease myself gently back into some sewing.  

I need to practise both cutting and sewing but cutting is proving the most difficult and painful. Thankfully, I have a stash of scraps and a couple of favourite blocks from my Sampler Quilt Blocks pattern book.

Available via Amazon

First up is the Chunky Log Cabin.  

Block 32 - Chunky Log Cabin Block

This is block 32 in the book.  I remade this block with the offcuts that I had available and, I have to say it turned out lovely.

Chunky Log Cabin Block

There is also a Night and Day Log Cabin block in the book but I am building up to cutting thinner strips as my elbow progresses.  

Block 25 - Night and Day Block

However, I did take the opportunity to play with Lori Holt's Haystack Block turning it into a night-and-day version.

A 'Night-and-Day' Haystack Block

Next I thought I would try a little bit more cutting and sewing and chose block 33 from The Patchsmith's Sampler Quilt Blocks book - the Scrap Box.  

Block 33 - Scrap Box

I did have four small half-square triangles already in my scrap box together with another eight perfectly sized squares.  So the cutting was too difficult. 

Scrap Box alternative with HST corners

I will remake this block very shortly using an alternatively to the Kona Snow background fabric - just for fun.

Spring-time Chunky Log Cabin

These blocks are perfect for beginners as it really doesn't matter if your seams, or cutting, aren't accurate - the blocks will still look good.

So I better get back to practising some more as I have new designs I want to create.  Until next time....

3 comments:

  1. I'm so sorry to hear about your elbow, Amanda. Our daughter broke both hers in a fall when our granddaughter was a toddler. I understand the pain you've experience. I'm glad you are gently easing yourself back into sewing. Take good care of yourself!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. This is belated - it is been quite a year. But thank you for your love and concern. It didn't go unnoticed.
      Merry Christmas and wishing you are healthy and happy 2022.
      Kindness,
      Amanda

      Delete
  2. Sorry to hear about your elbow, ouch! Hope it continues to heal well. Love the colours you have used, they look so bright and cheerful!

    ReplyDelete