Tuesday, 24 May 2016

The Splendid Sampler: Blocks 28 and 29

The start of another week means that another week has passed by and there have been two more blocks released for The Splendid Sampler.


Block 28 is called 'Stitching Fashion' and features a foundation paper-pieced dress.  It is a very pretty block and was designed by Charise Randell.  It wasn't the easiest of blocks to piece and did take quite a lot of patience to get it finished.  The completed block is very pretty though (don't look too closely at the piecing!)

The next block, block 29 was another foundation paper-pieced block called 'Scrappy, Happy Heart' and was designed by Christa Watson.  This was an easier block to piece and it made great use of lots of scraps.  Another very pretty design.

We are certainly getting lots of practice foundation paper-piecing!  I still find this technique a bit of a struggle but, it is getting a bit easier with all this practice!  Looking forward to this week's blocks now!
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28 comments:

  1. Shawkl24 May 2016 at 01:12

    Sweet designs! Great job if the sewing! Hugs, Kathy

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    1. Christine B24 May 2016 at 09:53

      Thank you Kathy! I was pleased with the finished blocks! Christine x

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  2. Dawn24 May 2016 at 01:34

    That's the prettiest block I've seen by far- you did a gorgeous job on the paper piecing. Loving all your blocks so far

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    1. Christine B24 May 2016 at 09:54

      Thank you Dawn! I wasn't sure about the dress block when I first finished it but I am liking my fabric choices better now. Christine x

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  3. Anonymous24 May 2016 at 01:51

    hi Christine wow your blocks are awesome i cant PP so i think this is so clever,well done my friend xx

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    1. Christine B24 May 2016 at 09:55

      Thank you Shez! PP is a technique I struggle with but it is getting a little easier with practice! Christine x

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  4. Baa. xxx24 May 2016 at 05:06

    Wow - look at how many you have done. They all look so amazing together. It is going to be so so lovely.

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    1. Christine B24 May 2016 at 09:56

      Thank you! I am not sure what I will do with all 100 blocks.... I may have to make more than one quilt! Christine x

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  5. Kunzfrau24 May 2016 at 07:16

    Oh der neue Block ist so schön. Den habe ich mir auch runtergeladen und werde das Täschchen daraus nähen! Vielleicht sogar schopn am Freitag zusammen mit meiner Freundin!

    Gruß Marion

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    1. Christine B24 May 2016 at 10:02

      Thank you Marion! The little bag pattern is lovely! I look forward to seeing your version of it! Christine x

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  6. La tassa torta24 May 2016 at 08:17

    I'm still struggling with block n.28, at least, the bodice is make! It took some seam ripper, though. Yours look wonderful... Even with paper-piecing those tiny bits are really tricky. Regards, Ariadna.

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    1. Christine B24 May 2016 at 09:57

      Thank you Ariadna! It was certainly a challenge! I was glad when it was finished and I like the design of the block! Christine x

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  7. Magpie's Mumblings24 May 2016 at 14:36

    oooh - I love that dress block!! I can 'see' it done in crazy quilting too.

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    1. Christine B25 May 2016 at 01:12

      Thank you Mary Anne! It was very fiddly but I am pleased with the finished block! Christine x

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  8. Valomea24 May 2016 at 14:39

    Liebe Christine,
    zwei wunderschöne Blöcke! Das Kleid sieht so süß aus.
    LG
    Valomea

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    1. Christine B25 May 2016 at 01:17

      Thank you Valomea! I like the finished dress block but it wasn't an easy block to piece! Christine x

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  9. Colleen24 May 2016 at 16:17

    I just love the colors you are using for your sampler blocks.

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    1. Christine B25 May 2016 at 01:12

      Thank you Colleen! I love these fabrics! Christine x

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  10. liniecat24 May 2016 at 18:24

    Two fabulous blocks!
    Really love your calming, feminine colour scheme

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    1. Christine B25 May 2016 at 01:13

      Thank you Lyn! The paper piecing was good experience! Christine x

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  11. sigisart24 May 2016 at 21:06

    Dear Christine,
    I don´t like paper piecing and I´m afraid of it. But with time and patience I hope I get them...
    Your blocks are beautiful and lovely.
    Many hugs
    sigisart

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    1. Christine B25 May 2016 at 01:14

      Thank you Sigrid! The more paper piecing I do the more I feel more comfortable with it... I don't think it will ever be a favourite though! Christine x

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  12. Leanne25 May 2016 at 03:45

    Oh wow that dress block is awesome Christine, you did a great job.

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    1. Christine B25 May 2016 at 12:01

      Thank you Leanne! I was pleased to get it pieced... it was a struggle for me! Christine x

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  13. Renee26 May 2016 at 00:19

    These are fantastic! Loving hearts as much as I do, I would have thought the second block would be my favorite. However, that first one is fabulous! They are both wonderful. I seriously don't think I could pick a single favorite from your collection. Beautiful work!

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    1. Christine B26 May 2016 at 11:54

      Thank you Renee! I am happy with them both... although the piecing was a struggle for me! Christine x

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  14. FlashinScissors3 June 2016 at 21:59

    Gorgeous blocks Christine! I just love the dress. Not sure about piecing, but I will have a go, eventually.
    Barbara xx

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    1. Christine B3 June 2016 at 22:16

      Thank you Barbara! The dress was a fiddly one so give yourself plenty of time to try it! Christine x

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