Monday, 9 May 2016

The Splendid Sampler: Blocks 24, 25 and a bonus!

Well, another week has passed by and three new blocks were published for The Splendid Sampler. The first of these was block 24 which was designed by Michele Foster and is called 'Inspector Sidekick'.  It is a pretty, pieced block and went together nicely.

Each year in May there is a big horse-racing derby in the USA called the 'Kentucky Derby' and in celebration of this event Pat Sloan designed a really cute bonus block called 'Derby Day'.

It is an applique block of a hat..... the sort you might wear to the derby! I had a lot of fun making this block and instead of appliqueing a heart to the front, I cut out a flower from one of my fabrics and used that to decorate the hat.

I added some extra embroidery stitches to the flower to make it look more three dimensional.

The last block of the week was block 25.... another applique block (which I love) designed by Anne Sutton of Bunny Hill Designs.... of course, her block featured a cute little bunny and is called 'Sunday Best'.  I really enjoyed making it!

The first quarter of the blocks are now complete and I really like how they are all looking. Lots more still to go though and, I am looking forward to them!
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32 comments:

  1. Anonymous9 May 2016 at 13:56

    oh boy Christine i am enjoying watching you add to your blocks,these ones are so pretty,well done xx

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    1. Christine B9 May 2016 at 16:28

      Thank you Shez! I am trying really hard not to fall behind.... I know if I do it will be difficult to catch back up! Christine x

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  2. Martina9 May 2016 at 14:10

    Hi Christine, you are on a good roll with the sampler! I love the flower you added to the hat very much!
    Hugs Martina

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    1. Christine B9 May 2016 at 16:29

      Thank you Martina! I was pleased with the flower and I am trying hard to keep up to date! Have a lovely week! Christine x

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  3. Cathy 9 May 2016 at 14:21

    The new blocks are so cute! I had a closer look at the photo of all of the blocks and they're all amazing. That bunny is darling.
    Cathy

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    1. Christine B9 May 2016 at 16:30

      Thank you Cathy! The bunny is a really cute block... as I stitched him I was thinking of the white rabbit in Alice in Wonderland! Christine x

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  4. the girlfriend gap9 May 2016 at 15:36

    You are amazing! I am marveling at how you are keeping up.
    Each new block brings a smile to my face. I missed seeing the inspector sidekick block this week... love the little bunny of Anne's. Janita

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    1. Christine B9 May 2016 at 16:31

      Thank you Janita! I am amazed that I have kept up too! I know if I don't I'll fall way behind... so I'm determined to keep going! Christine x

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  5. sunny9 May 2016 at 18:07

    Wow! There have been a few of these blocks that I really didn't like. But seeing them in your color palette, they're all gorgeous! Love your Derby Hat.

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    1. Christine B10 May 2016 at 10:53

      Thank you Sunny! I have been tempted not to make them all myself but, I decided that I should try them all and see which ones I like best at the end! Christine x

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  6. sigisart9 May 2016 at 19:25

    Dear Christine,
    lovely new blocks, I all like them, but the bunny is this time the prettiest one. I was on the Quilt-Festival and in my garden so I´m hanging around with block 5 and 6, but I´m not in a hurry ;-)
    Hugs
    sigisart

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    1. Christine B10 May 2016 at 10:54

      Thank you Sigrid! I really love the bunny too... Anne Sutton's designs are always lovely! Hope you have had a fabulous time at the Quilt Festival! Christine x

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  7. La tassa torta9 May 2016 at 19:47

    Are you already there, bonus block included? Wow! I love the details on the flower. You just have such an amazing hat-tradition there in the UK, and your hat is totally up to it!

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    1. Christine B10 May 2016 at 10:55

      Thank you Ariadna! I liked making the hat but my favourite this week is the bunny! He is a really cute design! Christine x

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  8. Magpie's Mumblings9 May 2016 at 22:47

    That sweet little bunny looks like he's smelling the flowers....so cute!

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    1. Christine B10 May 2016 at 10:55

      Thank you Mary Anne! He reminds me of the white rabbit in Alice in Wonderland! Christine x

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  9. Heather10 May 2016 at 01:31

    They all look fantastic! And, I love your derby hat!

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    1. Christine B10 May 2016 at 10:56

      Thank you Heather! I am really enjoying this challenge.... looking forward to seeing your blocks! Christine x

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  10. Baa. xxx10 May 2016 at 08:41

    They all look great together. Especially love the bunny block - he looks great!

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    1. Christine B10 May 2016 at 10:56

      Thank you! I think the bunny is my favourite this week too! Have a great week! Christine x

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  11. Sheryl10 May 2016 at 16:55

    Lovely blocks Christine, l like your work on the Derby hat and bunny - this quilt is going to be wonderful

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    1. Christine B11 May 2016 at 09:50

      Thank you Sheryl! These last few blocks have been great fun to make! Looking forward to the next block now! Christine x

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  12. Renee10 May 2016 at 18:17

    All 3 blocks are great. I have to say that Derby Day and Sunday's Best are two more favorites. I love the way the flower dressed up your hat. Thank you for sharing the links, too. It is fascinating to see how everyone is able to take one block design and make it so unique. Beautiful work!

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    1. Christine B11 May 2016 at 09:51

      Thank you Renee! The blocks were fun to make and the Splendid Sampler FB group is so inspirational to belong to.... there are so many great variations and ideas! Christine x

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  13. Sheila11 May 2016 at 00:34

    Your blocks are just beautiful. Weren't the last two fun , I loved doing them.

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    1. Christine B11 May 2016 at 09:52

      Thank you Sheila! I am really enjoying the whole challenge.... and there are some great colour choices and variations being shared! Christine x

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  14. Monika Kunstnadel13 May 2016 at 22:18

    Liebe Christine,
    da habe ich ja wieder einiges verpasst. So schöne Blöcke hast Du wieder genäht. Das ist ein spannendes Projekt.
    Liebe Grüße
    Monika

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    1. Christine B14 May 2016 at 03:04

      Thank you Monika! I really love all the different blocks we are getting to make! It is fun to try new things! Christine x

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  15. Dasha30 May 2016 at 02:13

    Your blocks are so pretty. Lovely soft colours.

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  16. LIttle Penguin Quilts6 June 2016 at 14:07

    Christine, I'm sorry it has taken me so long to find your blog and comment on it, as you've been commenting on mine for awhile now! Now that I've found you, I'll enjoy getting caught up on your posts! I loved seeing all your Splendid Sampler blocks! They are going to make a beautiful quilt!

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    1. Christine B6 June 2016 at 15:28

      Thank you for visiting me Diann and for your nice comments! Hope you will visit again! Christine x

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