The Splendid Sampler Blocks (#7-21)

Hello friends,

I've been catching up on my Splendid Sampler blocks. This is a year long sew-along hosted by Jane Davidson and Pat Sloan, the 6 inch blocks are designed by many many talented designers and bloggers. Go check it out! http://www.thesplendidsampler.com/ 

Are you ready for some eye candy? Hope you like them!  Some blocks I like a lot, and some not as much. But I'm glad to be using and trying many different techniques. Okay, here you go...

Block #7 Snug as a Bug 

Here I cut out precious liberty scraps for the quilt. My hand embroidery needs work, but I'm okay with this one.

Block #8 Friends around the Square

Love that cotton and steel gray and purple combo.

Block #9 Local Quilt Shop

Gray and purple again with a pot of mint.

Block #10 Iowa

How about Gray and purple AND pink? I think I'm loving it too!

Block #11 Crocheted Thought

I used variegated floss here. The ombre color change is a nice effect on the outer lines, not sure if I love the effect for the center flower.  

Block #12 Checkerboard

Block #13 Scrap Star

Block #14 Flying High

Block #15 Family Affair

This is a paper pieced block. I have no problem with the templates but my issue is when I put the templates (the 4 squares) together.  Maybe there's a trick I don't know about? Maybe I need more precision and pins?

Block#16 Pieces of Friendship

That yellow gold adds another pop! Definitely one of my favorite block!

Block #17 Family Stars

Block #18 Lina's Gift

Going for low volume here, maybe too quiet?

Block #19 Measure Twice, Cut Once

Block #20 Nature's Walk

Here I used Minki Kim's Sew Illustrated technique and draw with threads instead of hand embroidery.  Minki is so talented with her thread drawing, check out her blog! I think I like it.  Using even smaller stitch length (1.4) is very helpful with the curves.

Block #21 Sweet Candy

Thanks for reading. What is your favorite so far?

:)
Eunice