Sunday, 28 February 2016

The Splendid Sampler: Block Four

Block four of The Splendid Sampler is a pretty little applique block designed by Jen Kingwell and is called 'Happy, Happy'.


 I loved making this little block as I love applique and it certainly made me 'happy'.  I used the fusible applique method and finished the applique shapes with a hand-stitched buttonhole stitch. 

Instead of embroidering the flower stems with back stitch as the pattern suggests, I used stem stitch and I also added a few detached chain leaves here and there.

I also decorated the vase with a little hand embroidered daisy.  All the fabrics (apart from the cream background) were scraps of Tilda fabrics.

Looking forward to the next block being released!!
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24 comments:

  1. Janet Pring28 February 2016 at 15:05

    Very pretty! x

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    1. Christine B28 February 2016 at 16:55

      Thank you Janet! I need to start work on the next one now... it has just been released! Chrissie x

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  2. sigisart28 February 2016 at 15:28

    Dear Christine,
    that´s a really lovely block. Until tomorrow..
    Hugs
    sigisart

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    1. Christine B28 February 2016 at 16:56

      Thank you Sigrid! I really enjoyed making this block! Christine x

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  3. Martina28 February 2016 at 15:40

    Yes really lovely block , all of them! I love the addition of leaves! I also jumped on the wagon and did work on the first blocks yesterday. Just could not resist Jen's happy block!Lol!
    Hugs Martina

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    1. Christine B28 February 2016 at 16:57

      Thank you Martina! It is a really pretty block... very hard to resist! It is fun to take part in!! Christine x

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  4. Cathy 28 February 2016 at 17:27

    I can see why that makes you happy! It's beautiful. Love the fabrics.
    Cathy

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    1. Christine B28 February 2016 at 19:30

      Thank you Cathy! I really loved this little block! Christine x

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  5. FlashinScissors28 February 2016 at 21:48

    Your block looks wonderful, Christine, especially with your embroidery!

    It is great that all our blocks will be so different!

    It's great fun!

    Barbara xx

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    1. Christine B29 February 2016 at 10:51

      Thank you Barbara! I am enjoying seeing all the beautiful variations of these blocks.... such a lot of fun! Christine x

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  6. Anonymous29 February 2016 at 00:21

    oh wow Christine your blocks are awesome,well done xx

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    1. Christine B29 February 2016 at 10:52

      Thank you Shez! I am having a lot of fun making them! Christine x

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  7. Magpie's Mumblings29 February 2016 at 01:00

    This one is my favourite so far...I love flowers and embroidery so its a win win!

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    1. Christine B29 February 2016 at 10:52

      Thank you Mary Anne! I love this block too.... I really enjoyed making it! Christine x

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  8. The Patchsmith29 February 2016 at 07:12

    I adore your vase of flowers - all the little embroidery touches and the fabrics. ♥♥♥

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    1. Christine B29 February 2016 at 10:53

      Thank you Amanda! I really enjoyed stitching this particular block! Christine x

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  9. Dorfymid29 February 2016 at 08:25

    Your blocks are looking great, sorry I did not join this group now. Just had to much else on at the time.. Will watch and enjoy yours now. Dx

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    1. Christine B29 February 2016 at 10:54

      Thank you Doti! It is a fun project but it is impossible to join every group.... even though they are all very tempting! Christine x

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  10. Steffi29 February 2016 at 09:45

    Liebe Christine,
    wunderschön sieht deine Applikation aus, ich glaube ich muss diesen Sampler auch noch nähen, nur wann....
    Liebe Grüße
    Steffi

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    1. Christine B29 February 2016 at 10:55

      Thank you Steffi! It is a lot of fun to participate in this group. There is so much inspiration! Have a lovely week! Christine x

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  11. liniecat29 February 2016 at 21:25

    Your vase block is by far the very nicest I have seen!
    I love it : )

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    1. Christine B29 February 2016 at 22:23

      Thank you Lyn! What a lovely thing to say! Christine x

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  12. Heather3 March 2016 at 15:36

    I lovd your added details. Very sweet.

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    1. Christine B3 March 2016 at 18:15

      Thank you Heather! I really enjoyed making this block! Christine x

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