The Splendid Sampler Blocks 69 & 74

Yes, I'm very much behind, but at least I haven't given up? I'm only missing some 40 blocks ;-)

Block 69 - Full Circle

This one reminded me how much I dislike sewing anything more than 1/4 circles XD

It was a struggle and it came out wonky, I'm not a fan...

Block 74 - Button Basket

This one was fun and turned out so cute! I was hesitant about putting buttons on a quilt, however, decided to do it anyways. Need to step out of my comfort zone, that's really what this quilt is all about! I however sewed the handle separately by tracing the shape, and sewing two of them together and turning it. I like the somewhat 3D outcome of that, goes nicely with the buttons.

16 Blocks Done!

Really happy to finally have 16 blocks (out of 24 so yes I know, I'm behind *lol*) finished for The Splendid Sampler!

I'm having so much fun with this but I'm constantly behind, I really hope I can get a few days soon and really catch up! =D

Block #19 – Measure twice, cut once

This one really killed me with the embroidery, I started working on it the day it was released and didn't finish it until yesterday, I'll willingly admit, I grew tired of it and I got sloppy... It just wasn't fun anymore and the fabric got a little distorted as I had to embroider it after piecing.  Not a fan of this one, hopefully after some time, I'll be able to appreciate it, if not, it will go in the discard pile and I'll replace it with something else. =)

New Splendid Sampler Blocks

I've managed to catch up a little and I'm now only missing 4 blocks, #19 is in the works but the embroidery is killing me, too much of it!  XD

Block #12 – Checkerboard

I was afraid this one would turn out terribly boring, but I really love it, the blue paired with the little flower print - such a pretty block!

Block #15 – Family Affair

Soo much fun to do paper piecing again! Love those crisp points!  Despite this one giving me quite a bit of trouble and seam ripping I love it, and I love how the pink and green managed to form perfect little rosebuds for me <3 

Block #16 – Pieces of Friendship

Quick and fun but turned out a little bit too busy I think...

Block #21 Sweet Candy

Quick and fun! However, it does feel a little bland and uninteresting, which I'd chosen more omph fabrics... But it might look great once thrown in the mix with the others =)

The Splendid Sampler Block 10 and 18

While working away on my next pattern (which has been less than cooperative) I've managed to sneak in a few Splendid Sampler Blocks. They're so much fun to make, but I'm so behind again, I've made 11.5 (nr 19 is nearly done, just embroidery left) of 19. I need to catch up! =)

Block #18 – Lina’s Gift - by Pat Sloan

This was a quick and fun block to make, no hassle and came together nicely.

Block #10 – Iowa - by Sherri McConnell – A Quilting Life

Another fast and fun block, I really needed these fun and easy blocks to get me going again after my illness. I really love how this came out, such calm but happy colors <3 

And yes, I love the little dots for background fabrics =)

Splendid Sampler Blocks 13 & 8

Since I've been sick for weeks now, and recovery has not been exactly speedy - not much sewing have been done, however I have finished The Splendid Sampler block 8 & 13.

Block 8 - Friends Around the Square - by Julie Karasek – Patched Works Inc

Loved making this block, quick and easy which to my surprise packed a considerable punch when placed with the others! <3

Block 13 - Scrap Stars - by Corey Yoder

This was aslo super fun, and surprisingly quick to make despite the tiny triangles =D

Blocks 4 & 5 of The Splendid Sampler - I'm finally caught up!

Block 4 - Happy Happy - by Jen Kingwell – Jen Kingwell Designs

This one was super fun to make, if a little tricky to appliqué the tiny circles. But I love how it turned out! Love the colors. <3

Block 5 - Simple Simon - by Celine Perkins – Perkins Dry Goods

This one was just like it's name, simple to make and looks really good I think =)

And all my first 7 Blocks together! I'm having so much fun with this! Don't they look quite lovely?

Block 3 & 6 of The Splendid Sampler

Yes, I know two blocks are missing there, but I figured it's more fun to be working on the same block as everyone else is and then I'll catch up on the missing ones when I have time =)

Block 3 - Lot's of Love - By Melissa Corry – Happy Quilting

This one was a challenge! So much unpicking to get it even half decent! *lol*

Block 6 - Focal Point - By Natalia Bonner – Piece n Quilt

This one was super fun, easy to make but looks very advanced =)

I have also started working on a Backpack Pattern which I'm totally psyched about, but more on that later as I don't want to reveal to much ;)

Blocks 1 & 2 of The Splendid Sampler

Block 1 - Hearts Aflutter - By Pat Sloan
The first block was a breeze, so much fun to make!

Block 2 - Wings - By Jane Davidson – Quiltjane

was just as frustrating as the first one was fun *lol*

It's 1 1/2" squares just refused to cooperate and no matter how I twisted and turned they ended up in the wrong order. Much seam ripping later, this was the result. And it really doesn't look this wonky in person I promise =)

Anyway, I'm having so much fun! I'm so glad I joined, the community on Facebook is fantastic, so very supportive! <3 Join up you too! It's not to late =D

The Splendid Sampler!

So I've been agonising for a while now, not knowing if I had the time to do it, but so badly wanting to... So in the end, I decided today that I just had to do it I really wanted some varied and fun, but relaxing sewing on the side - where I don't have to think, just follow a pattern and enjoy myself!

It's been way to long since I made a quilt and I really miss it! And I'm so excited about this one, so many fantastic designers in it that I just LOVE and I'm so insanely happy I'm doing it!

So I'm doing The Splendid Sampler! I'm starting a little late I know but I'll play catch-up now =)

I'll be working with Bonnie & Camilles Ruby line matched with some solids, and I might also buy some Little Ruby later to match it with as I have a few to few FQ's according to the requirements. My solid grey isn't a perfect match which bugs me a little so I might purchase another to make a better match...

I'm also proud I'll be working from stash, so that's a big plus for me as our tiny flat is really quickly being overrun by my growing stash. I'm honestly just about to buy another IKEA wardrobe to keep it in XD

However, I'm crazily excited and I can't wait to start so I'm getting off the computer now! =)