Thursday, 16 June 2016

The Splendid Sampler: Blocks 34 and 35

Just popping in very quickly to show you my two latest blocks for The Splendid Sampler. The first block to show you is block 34 which was designed by Amy Gibson and is called 'Lemonade'.  This block included some curved seams which I have never attempted before and they were a little fiddly, especially as the fabric pieces were quite small but, I managed to get them stitched and the finished block is a cute lemon.

I didn't have any yellow fabrics that I wanted to use, so I used some green instead and I'm calling mine a lime!

The next block is block 35 and was designed by Kristyne Czepuryk  it is called 'The Wishful Garden'.  

It is a pretty block which features some simple piecing and some lovely embroidery stitches. It was like stitching one of my crazy quilt blocks and I really enjoyed it!

Luckily I have finished just in time again for the release of the next block!
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22 comments:

  1. the girlfriend gap16 June 2016 at 12:32

    Lovely stitching therapy. Did you happen to see the lemon block made into a turtle... very creative I thought. I have not done much with curved piecing so could use some practice on that. Spending lots of one on one time with my weeds this week....... while dreaming of sewing. Though not officially a sewing project but working with fabric : ) I did manage to finish a LONG overdue chair project. Thumbs up for me!!! Hope your day is peace filled as you look for a new home..... remember to breathe. Janita

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    1. Christine B16 June 2016 at 14:45

      Thank you Janita! I must have missed the turtle... will have to have a look for it! Glad you are at least working on some projects with fabric! I will take the house move one step at a time.... I have moved many times so have experienced most eventual outcomes! Hopefully this will be smooth! Thanks for the support! Christine x

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  2. Melody16 June 2016 at 13:08

    Love how your Splendid Sampler is coming along...very very pretty

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    1. Christine B16 June 2016 at 14:46

      Thank you Melody! It has been exciting to learn lots of different techniques that perhaps you wouldn't otherwise try! Christine x

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  3. sigisart16 June 2016 at 14:24

    Wow Christine,
    what lovely blocks. And I think they are getting more and more difficult or let´s say complex
    Many hugs
    sigisart

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    1. Christine B16 June 2016 at 14:46

      Thank you Sigrid! I am really enjoying trying out lots of new ideas and techniques.... it is fun to stretch yourself! Christine x

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  4. Renee16 June 2016 at 18:58

    Lovely blocks! Your embroidery is beautiful.

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    1. Christine B17 June 2016 at 12:03

      Thank you Renee! I really enjoyed the embroidery! Have a lovely weekend! Christine x

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  5. Ali16 June 2016 at 21:16

    I just love seeing your completed blocks and these are very pretty.

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    1. Christine B17 June 2016 at 12:04

      Thank you Ali! They were fun to make! Have a lovely weekend! Christine x

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  6. Monika Kunstnadel16 June 2016 at 21:25

    Liebe Christine,
    die Rundung hast Du gut gemeistert. Sieht schön aus. Ganz besonders schön sind wieder Deine Stickereien.
    Das gefällt mir sehr.
    Liebe Grüße
    Monika

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    1. Christine B17 June 2016 at 12:06

      Thank you Monika! I enjoyed the embroidery but the curved seams were more of a challenge! Christine x

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  7. Anonymous17 June 2016 at 06:00

    Hi Christine,wow love these blocks your splendid looks awesome with all the blocks together :)

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    1. Christine B17 June 2016 at 12:05

      Thank you Shez! I am pleased with how they are all looking! Christine x

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  8. La tassa torta17 June 2016 at 09:23

    Your lime looks pretty good! I struggled with those curves, too (I'm a little behind in the blogging part, though). Your stitches in block n. 35 are lovely! I'm thinking of stitching first the embroidery and then piece the block together... but first I must finish block n.31! Have a nice week, Ariadna.

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    1. Christine B17 June 2016 at 12:03

      Thank you Ariadna! I am sure your blocks will look lovely... I always like seeing them! Have a great weekend! Christine x

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  9. Baa. xxx17 June 2016 at 10:45

    Love your beautiful embroidery and your super cute lemon black.

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    1. Christine B17 June 2016 at 12:02

      Thank you Baa! I love the lemon block but the tiny curves were a struggle! Have a lovely weekend! Christine x

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  10. Cathy 17 June 2016 at 14:40

    This is just a gorgeous collection of stitched blocks. I love the embroidery on #35. As always, I really enjoy seeing your work.
    Cathy

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    1. Christine B17 June 2016 at 18:35

      Thank you Cathy! I really loved working on block 35! Have a lovely weekend! Christine x

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  11. Magpie's Mumblings17 June 2016 at 22:54

    Of course you know which one I like the best! You're amassing a lovely collection of blocks.

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    1. Christine B17 June 2016 at 23:26

      Thank you Mary Anne! I think I can guess! Have a lovely weekend! Christine x

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