I am so impressed with all of the finishing on everyone’s Splendid Samplers! They are all so so beautiful:). It makes me excited to finish mine. The end is in sight…..well, maybe a few more weeks of piecing and then on to the setting.
I have been busily sewing and am happy to say that ten more of these blocks are now in the rear window. Yea! These are the ones I worked on:
Gran’s Button Jar– This was my favorite:). I am FINALLY getting the hang of needle turn embroidery and must admit that I like it. If there is one thing I have taken from this splendid journey, it is that I love to embroidery. Who knew?!
First Purse-Aren’t those little buttons for the clasp adorable?
Skyscrapers- I tried her raw edge appliqué. I think it fits this modern block.
Dedication Rose– I’m not crazy about the machine stitched black appliqué stitch, but oh well. I have quite a few of those “oh, well” blocks.
Fleur de Lei– I remember seeing these appliquéd quilts when I went to Hawaii and was so impressed. If I ever go back to Hawaii, I will buy some fabric and make my own Fleur de Lei Quilt.
In the Sunshine– My machine has a small alphabet stitch. I thought this block was the perfect block to wave the Splendid Sampler and date on!
Whew! What a lot of sewing! I still have about 20 to go, but I can do this!! Here is a computer lay out of most of my blocks. SWEET!!! I can’t wait:)!!
This is impressive! You have so many blocks! Super cool 🙂 it’s going to look super amazing
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Wow….just wow! That looks awesome!
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Thank you so much! It has been a fun year:)
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Are you planning to machine or hand quilt this lovely piece? I only ask because those cute little buttons may give you trouble if you’re going to machine quilt, and you’ll have to be careful where you place the hoop if you hand quilt it… I really like the colours and fabrics you’ve selected 🙂
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I agree on the buttons….I might take them off foe quilting. I am definitely not hand quilting;). I hope to have this done by summer….hope hope hope!
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Fingers crossed! Just keep plugging away and it’ll get done, there’s no award for endurance-quilting 🙂
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You are doing Splendidly! Mine, on the other hand, is languishing…
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I know what you mean! This is seriously one long, difficult QAL!
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Looking great Tracy! How many do you have left to do?
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Thank you Kathy:). I have 20 more. Almost there……
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You are very close! Hurrah!
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Wow! I love all the color in it! I was the same with you on Dedication Rose – I didn’t think I did a great job sewing it. But after quilting it today it looks a lot better, at least to me. You’re so close to the end now!
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Thank you! I saw your quilting post the other day and am so jealous! Just keep sewing, right?:)
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Every day! Sewing brings a lot of joy, doesn’t it?
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Wow this looks so awesome. I love the skyscraper block, but I think my favourite is the button jar 😊
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Thank you Nicola! Have you started your Sunday Shawl?
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Gorgeous! Love the embroidered sewing machine 😍
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Thank you! I thought it was fitting for that flag block:)
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Looking great Tracey! Love how you labeled the flag. I did the same thing, but on the “Love Piece Hope” block. Wish I would have put the splendid sampler on one too like this.
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We are having too much fun! Thank you Amanda:)
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wow! that’s great. they are all gorgeous but my faves are Double Bees and Skyscrapers 🙂
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Thank you! It’s hard to choose favorites, but the skyscrapers are definitely sky high on my favorites list too!! Thank you for dropping by my blog:)
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Wonderful collection of blocks! I just upsized that #66 block to a 12″ block for a friend an will do a tutorial on it in a day or two so she has it to follow when she sews. I really love the way it looks, and it will go in an American Heroes quilt sometime soon.
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Oh wonderful!! This has been such a fun journey;)
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Where did you get that blue plastic block holder?
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Hi Sharon! Isn’t that a great holder?! I am a big fan of multi-purpose gadgets. This gadget is an old napkin holder that has found its new home as my 6.5” Quilt Block holder. LOL:)😊. Thanks for stopping by today!❤️
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