Saturday, 5 March 2016

The Splendid Sampler: Blocks Five and Six

I think I have just got time to show you my finished block five and block six from The Splendid Sampler before the next block is released.  Block five was designed by Celine Perkins and is called 'Simple Simon'.
Block Five: Simple Simon

 It is a very simple and pretty block to construct and, as usual, I found some scraps of Tilda fabrics to make it.
Block Six: Focal Point

 Block six was a little more complicated but a lot of fun to make.  It was designed by Natalia Bonner and is called 'Focal Point'.  Again I used more scraps.

I am having a lot of fun with this project and I like the diversity of the blocks so far.... can't wait for number seven tomorrow!  Have a lovely weekend!
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26 comments:

  1. Anonymous5 March 2016 at 11:02

    Hi Christine,wow your blocks are awesome,well done my friend xx

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    1. Christine B5 March 2016 at 19:06

      Thank you Shez! I am pleased with how they are looking so far.... looking forward to the next block! Christine x

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  2. Dasha5 March 2016 at 11:11

    The sampler is looking good. Lovely soft colours in it.

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    1. Christine B5 March 2016 at 19:06

      Thank you Dasha! I love the soft Tilda fabrics! Christine x

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  3. Lynda5 March 2016 at 11:22

    Lovely - well done xx

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    1. Christine B5 March 2016 at 19:07

      Thank you Lynda! I have been enjoying seeing your blocks too! Christine x

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  4. the girlfriend gap5 March 2016 at 13:26

    Good job keeping up. Some have recommended using starch for the last block. With so many pieces are you using starch? Still getting my ducks in a row.... pulled a few more fabric choices yesterday for this sampler. I love all the blocks so far. Thinking some Tayna Whelan Petal perhaps with a few more misc picks. It will be a soft red white and blue ....Decisions decisions. Janita

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    1. Christine B5 March 2016 at 19:08

      Thank you Janita! No, I didn't use any starch but I may try it and see if it helps. Your fabric choices sound lovely! Christine x

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  5. Ali5 March 2016 at 14:18

    Oooh I love Tilda fabrics slowly collecting them for a future project. Love the focal point block so neatly done and with crisp points too I am too much of a 'fudger' to attempt this one lol X

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    1. Christine B5 March 2016 at 19:09

      Thank you Ali! There has been quite a lot of fudging.... I just pretend there hasn't!! Christine x

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  6. Leanne5 March 2016 at 20:56

    Your blocks are beautiful Christine. Love your fabric choices. Have you seen the new tilda fabrics yet?

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    1. Christine B5 March 2016 at 21:54

      Thank you Leanne! Yes, I think I have some of them.... they are very pretty! Christine x

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  7. Baa. xxx6 March 2016 at 05:05

    Oooh, they all look so pretty together!

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    1. Christine B6 March 2016 at 10:40

      Thank you! I am really enjoying making these blocks.... looking forward to the next one! Christine x

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  8. margaret6 March 2016 at 06:17

    blocks looking good I am really liking the simple simon bock and will try and work out how to make it a 12" block, will try and do 6 today as I do not want to get to behind,

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    1. Christine B6 March 2016 at 10:41

      Thank you Margaret. Changing the block to 12" should be quite straightforward.... just double all the measurements and that should be right! I'm looking forward to block seven being released! Christine x

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  9. Sheila6 March 2016 at 12:54

    Your blocks are lovely , it is a fun challenge isn't it .

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    1. Christine B6 March 2016 at 17:24

      Thank you Sheila! Yes, I am really enjoying it!! Christine x

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  10. sigisart6 March 2016 at 16:30

    Dear Christine,
    your blocks of the Splendid Sampler look very, very nice and the fabric you choose is lovely.
    Hugs sigisart

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    1. Christine B6 March 2016 at 17:25

      Thank you Sigrid! I am really enjoying stitching the blocks! Christine x

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  11. Karen in Breezy Point6 March 2016 at 17:18

    Your fabrics are so pretty--these blocks are going to make a lovely quilt!

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    1. Christine B6 March 2016 at 17:25

      Thank you Karen! The blocks are fun to make and I think the finished quilt will look nice! Christine x

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  12. Magpie's Mumblings6 March 2016 at 22:32

    These blocks are all so diverse and I do love the fabrics you're using. Such soft and muted colours.

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    1. Christine B7 March 2016 at 11:30

      Thank you Mary Anne! I am having a lot of fun stitching all the blocks! They are all so different but equally lovely! Christine x

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  13. Renee14 March 2016 at 18:23

    More beautiful blocks! Lovely work.

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    1. Christine B14 March 2016 at 19:43

      Thank you Renee! This is such a fun challenge! Christine x

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