They really enjoyed scampering along the sand although they did get a bit of a shock when they stopped to have a drink in a seawater puddle! We all had a great time too and a lunch of fish and chips!!
Later in the evening I discovered that a bonus block called 'Just for you' had been released by Pat Sloan for the Splendid Sampler to celebrate National Quilt Day. It was nice after a busy day to prepare this simple applique block and then finish off the edges with some hand stitching.
On Sunday, block eleven of the Splendid Sampler was released. This block was designed by Alyssa Thomas and is called 'Crocheted Thoughts'.
It is a pretty combination of piecing and embroidery and I really enjoyed stitching it.
Looking forward to the next block..... and on catching up with some of the weekend blog posts that I missed...... have a lovely week!
Sounds like a wonderful weekend! Some lovely sewing projects too xx
ReplyDeleteThank you Janet! It was a very enjoyable weekend! Chrissie xx
DeleteHi Christine,those puppies are so cute,and i am loving your blocks,your work is beautiful,well done my friend xx
ReplyDeleteThank you Shez! I enjoyed stitching the embroidery for this last block! Christine x
DeleteLove the flowerpot - and so nice to see the doggies!
ReplyDeleteThank you! It was a really sweet design and I love this type of simple applique! Christine x
Deleteblocks are looking lovely, must try and catch up. Not been to the seaside for about 10 years
ReplyDeleteThank you Margaret! I enjoyed our visit to the seaside.... I hadn't been for a very long time either! Christine x
DeleteLove, love, love your blocks. The ric-rac is fun and I just knew your embroidered doilie would be gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThank you Amanda! I really enjoyed making these two blocks and the Splendid Sampler challenge is proving great fun! Christine x
DeleteDear Christine,
ReplyDeletewhat lovely blocks are released concerning the "Splendid Sampler". I enjoy watching the quilt growing and becomming more and more wonderful.
Many hugs, and thank you for visiting :-)
sigisart
Thank you Sigrid! I am really enjoying taking part in this challenge... it is a lot of fun and I am learning a lot too! Christine x
DeleteLiebe Christine,
ReplyDeleteich liebe deine Splendid Blöcke, jedes mal wenn ich sie sehe bin ich versucht auch welche davon zu nähen. Ganz besonders gut gefällt mir der Block mit der Stickerei. Deine Hunde sind total goldig, mit welchen treuen Augen sie in die Kamera schauen, einfach süß!
Liebe Grüße
Steffi
Thank you Steffi! I am enjoying making the Splendid Sampler blocks.... it is a lot of fun! The dogs are wonderful company.... I wouldn't be without them! Christine x
DeleteLovely blocks! The flower is so sweet!And I love the varigated thread on the crocheted thoughts!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Martina
Thank you Martina! I love both of these blocks and I was really pleased with the variegated thread! Christine x
DeleteThank you Jenny! Christine x
ReplyDeleteI'm so impressed that you've been keeping up with the blocks! Your versions are all so pretty--esp. the "crochet" block!
ReplyDeleteThank you Karen! Well, so far, so good.... I hope I can keep it up! Christine x
DeleteYour Splendid blocks are looking really great, how on earth did I miss the bonus flower block!
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely dogs! what fun for them to see the sea too : )
Thank you Lyn! The flower block is really cute... I enjoyed making it! The dogs loved the sea!! Christine x
DeleteLiebe Christine,
ReplyDeleteDeine Blöcke sind wieder sehr schön geworden. Es macht Spaß zu verfolgen, wie der Quilt wächst.
Liebe Grüße
Monika
Thank you Monika! It is a really fun project and exciting to see the new blocks as they are released. I loved stitching the embroidery on this block! Christine x
DeleteLove Christine
ReplyDeleteI can´t tell how nice your Blocks´, are ´how much i like them.
so beautiful
Kind regards Marika
Thank you Marika! I am really enjoying making them all and I am learning a lot along the way! Christine x
DeleteLiebe Christine,
ReplyDeleteich liebe diese wunderschönen Details und zarten Stickereien verbunden mit gepatchten Blöcken. Es macht Freude diese wunderschöne Arbeit zu verfolgen.
Liebe Grüße
Uta
Thank you Uta! I am really enjoying this sampler... I hope I can continue to keep up with all the blocks! Enjoy the rest of your week! Christine x
DeleteYour trip to the beach sounds so fun! (We almost took the boys to the beach instead of Portland this weekend.) I can just imagine the shock your dogs had discovering the salty water. Your blocks are both beautiful! I hope you enjoy your daughter's visit!
ReplyDeleteThank you Renee! It is always nice to have everyone home and the beach was a lot of fun... the dogs loved it!! I am having fun making these blocks! Christine x
DeleteThe "crochet" doily block is so clever. I think I'll hire you to sew my blocks... Ha You would do that wouldn't you ; ) I just can't seem to find the time to get started but have loved each block pattern. So guess I will have to find joy through your blocks until life slows down a bit. You go girl!!! Good job keeping up! Janita
ReplyDeleteThank you Janita! Not sure I could take on making the blocks twice! Hope you get time soon to make one or two of them... they are fun! Thanks for the encouragement... it helps a lot! Christine x
DeleteYour little flower pot is adorable and I love your crocheted doily , you did a great job on the embroidery .
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Sheila! I really am enjoying this challenge... the blocks are pretty and it is nice to try new things too! Christine x
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