Wednesday, 6 April 2016

The Splendid Sampler: Blocks 14 and 15....

Another week and two more blocks for The Splendid Sampler have been released.  Block 14 was released last Thursday.  It was designed by Janet Clare and is called 'Flying High'. It is a beautifully simple design and I really loved creating this block. 


I kept the background simple and just used fusible applique for the birds.  I finished the edges of the applique using a hand-stitched buttonhole stitch.

Block 15 was released on Sunday.  It is a foundation paper pieced block which was designed by Janice Ryan and is called 'Family Affair'. I must confess that I am not exactly proficient at foundation paper piecing, so I did struggle with this block.

However, the design is very pretty and, a challenge is not a challenge if it doesn't stretch you a little, so I persevered and I am pleased that I did as I am very happy with the finished block. It is not perfect but, it is good enough.... looking forward to the next block.... due to be published on Thursday.... tomorrow!!
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  1. Anonymous6 April 2016 at 13:53

    Hi Christine,wow your blocks are looking awesome ,you are so clever,this is well out of my league,well done my friend xx

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    1. Christine B7 April 2016 at 01:11

      Thank you Shez! I am really enjoying piecing all the blocks... looking forward to the next one! Christine x

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  2. Magpie's Mumblings6 April 2016 at 14:22

    There must be something about seagulls this week! Two more pretty blocks Christine.

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    1. Christine B7 April 2016 at 01:12

      Thank you Mary Anne... Looking forward to the next one now! Christine x

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  3. Martina6 April 2016 at 14:24

    Love the white birds very much! Your paperpiecing looks grat to me!
    Hugs Martina

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    1. Christine B7 April 2016 at 01:12

      Thank you Martina! It is such a simple block but a pretty one! Christine x

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  4. Krisell6 April 2016 at 18:20

    Very pretty :)

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  5. Baa. xxx7 April 2016 at 08:36

    Oh, gosh, they all look so pretty together - the colours sparkle together. Love it!

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    1. Christine B7 April 2016 at 17:51

      Thank you! I am really loving this challenge and so many more blocks still to come! Christine x

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  6. Steffi7 April 2016 at 08:55

    Liebe Christine,
    deine Stoffwahl ist wunderbar, ich freue mich darüber wie schön der Sampler in deinen Farben wächst!
    Liebe Grüße
    Steffi

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    1. Christine B7 April 2016 at 17:55

      Thank you Steffi! I am very happy with them too... looking forward to the next block now! Christine x

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  7. liniecat7 April 2016 at 10:29

    They all blend so beautifully together. Love the relaxing colours

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    1. Christine B7 April 2016 at 17:52

      Thank you Lyn! I love the Tilda fabrics.... all the collections work together! Christine x

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  8. sigisart7 April 2016 at 12:27

    Dear Christine,
    ypir new blocks look so pretty and all blocks together are very stunning. Lovely fabrics.
    Many hugs
    sigisart

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    1. Christine B7 April 2016 at 17:53

      Thank you Sigrid! I am having a lot of fun with this challenge and I'm looking forward to the next block! Christine x

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  9. Melody7 April 2016 at 15:14

    Love your blocks, you are a star

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    1. Christine B7 April 2016 at 17:53

      Thank you Melody! I am having a lot of fun with them! Christine x

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  10. Karen in Breezy Point7 April 2016 at 15:17

    Foundation piecing is not my cup of tea either. I think you did a lovely job--both blocks are very pretty!

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    1. Christine B7 April 2016 at 17:54

      Thank you Karen! It is always good to try different techniques... gives the grey cells a work out! LOL! Christine x

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  11. Sheila7 April 2016 at 20:32

    Your blocks look great . I struggled with the PP block too and glad it is done 😉

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    1. Christine B8 April 2016 at 22:03

      Thank you Sheila! It is nice to try the different techniques! Have a lovely weekend! Christine x

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  12. Heather8 April 2016 at 19:54

    I don't care for pp myself, but the pink and grey are beautiful together!

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    1. Christine B8 April 2016 at 22:03

      Thank you Heather! I am enjoying the challenge! Christine x

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  13. FlashinScissors9 April 2016 at 13:17

    Your blocks all look fantastic Christine! Especially love the birds! The fabrics you have used are very pretty.
    Barbara xx

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    1. Christine B9 April 2016 at 15:54

      Thank you Barbara! I am really enjoying this challenge.... I have just finished stitching Block 16! Christine x

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  14. Sheryl9 April 2016 at 17:18

    Beautiful blocks Christine, love the pretty tones.

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    1. Christine B10 April 2016 at 11:53

      Thank you Sheryl! I love the muted colours of these fabrics! Christine x

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  15. Monika Kunstnadel10 April 2016 at 20:57

    Liebe Christine,
    sehr schön sind die neuen Blöcke. Sie sind so unterschiedlich und sehen zusammen klasse aus.
    Liebe Grüße
    Monika

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    1. Christine B10 April 2016 at 22:28

      Thank you Monika! I am really enjoying making these sampler blocks and still lots more to go! Christine x

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