Saturday, August 20, 2016

It's a block party.....


This week I promised myself some me sewing time with the machine so I could get on top of the Splendid Sampler blocks.... it's not a race but I fear if I get too far behind I will give up on them!!


Block 46 - Twirl Time by Sarah Maxwell

Block 50 - Flights of Fancy by Joanna Fgueroa

Block 53 - Whirling in Circles by Deb Roberts

So that was my 'piecing' day ......


.. then I started on applique ....

Bonus Block - Top of the Hill by Pat Sloan

Block 52 - Cone Flower by Pat Sloan

Block 49 - Summers Gift by Karla Eisenach

Bonus Block - Flip Flops  by Jacqueline Steves (- or Thongs - or Slip Slops - or Jandles)

... and that made up my machine blanket stitching day! .....



... then some foundation piecing....

Block 48 - Whim by Faith Jones

... then some English Paper Piecing... which was several evenings/mornings.....


... but I got it finished last night...

Block 51 - Bee Happy by Katja Marek

... and of course the latest block is out so I'm still not caught up but I made really good progress.

I love that there are so many different skills I am having to work with in these blocks - a true 'sampler' quilt...  I'm learning lots about colour placement too and living with when I didn't make the best of the block.

Righto, Gotto Go - off to print out the newest block ....


26 comments:

Peg - Happy In Quilting said...

So many amazing blocks... Go Bubz 💖💖

Sheila said...

You made amazing progress and your blocks are beautiful! Hugs Sheila

Jennifer said...

Interesting blocks......I like the pieced designs!

Anthea said...

Fiona, I think all your work is just gorgeous... I love your fabrics, skills & keeping up with it all... don't worry about being a block or two behind, you'll be fine! Goodness there's so much work in every block.
x

sunny said...

You've made some major progress! And you've inspired me to make a cone flower!! I know what you mean about getting behind. If I get too far behind on a project, I tend to just give up. Your quilt is going to be beautiful.

QUILTING IS BLISSFUL, DI said...

wow--love all those blocks and you are soo good to be fairly caught up--I started then and I am still collecting them--does that count????
love and laughter, di

Doreen said...

Your fabric choices are so misty sweet and those flip-flops are THE best!!!! I'ld say you have accomplished much!!!!!! Sending hugz.......................

NannyBee said...

Beautiful blocks ... really like the colours you are using.

Sue SA said...

Lovely blocks, you have been very busy!

kiwikid said...

My goodness you have been a busy person!!! Love the blocks, it is interesting to see all the different types of block construction happening. Love the jandals!! Well done to catch up.

Helen said...

Beautiful blocks and fabrics !

Christine said...

You've been so industrious! None of those look like you could have placed the fabrics better, they all look PERFECT.

Anonymous said...

Hi my lovely friend ,wow you are amazing you finished so many pretty blocks ,well done Fiona hope you have a lovely Sunday my friend xx

WoolenSails said...

You have gotten a lot of beautiful blocks done and in a variety of styles. Paper piecing is something I haven't tried.

Debbie

marina said...

Beautiful new blocks!
They are looking wonderful great catching up

Maria said...

WOW Fiona you sure did motor along and get a lot of SS blocks done... I know what you mean about giving up as that has also crossed my mind...

Karen S said...

Yay! That is amazing!! You can't give up. You have so many done already!!!

Jeanette said...

They all look fabulous. Hugs,xx

Lin said...

Great catch up Fiona and lots of interesting blocks. Well done for keeping up. xx

Janice said...

Looking good. They will come together to make a great quilt.

Allie-oops Designs said...

Dang girl, look at you go! They're fabulous!

Anonymous said...

All of those are very beautiful....I thought of you this morning when I read about the latest on Hurricane Fiona on the weather channel.
Mama Bear

Jane said...

wow, you have been busy! Love the flip flops

Christine M said...

Your blocks are looking great, Fiona.

Cheryl said...

Fiona so gorgeous. you did a wonderful job on your blocks

Christine said...

What an inspiration you are!

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