Happy Valentines Day!
One year ago we started down this Splendid road. Many of you completed all 100 blocks, and many (like me) are still working!
Be sure to visit the Splendid Sampler website where Pat and Jane are hosting a giveaway.
In celebration, I am hosting a giveaway for two US winners and 2 International winners. To enter, leave a comment on this post and tell me about what you thought was the best part of this Splendid year.
Enter by 6PM CST Tuesday February 21.
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For me, it was an amazing journey with the thousands of quilters who participated. The world wide participation was awesome. The blocks and the quilts that have come from this sew along are remarkable. I’m so glad to have been part of it!
The best part of this journey was, learning so many new technics.
Specially, paper piecing and embroidery.
I met so many new friends from all over the world, not mention all the designers that I never knew before.
Loved your Simple Simon block too!!!
Thank you for giving us chance to win 🙂
The best part of this journey is learning all the new techniques from fantastic designers. Paper piecing and colour placement have been my favourite and what I have gotten the most out of. I know can look at fabrics in a different way and see it in many ways instead of just plain beige. Thank you so much everyone for allowing to join in on this journey
I loved the excitement and anticipation of receiving the two blocks a week! It was great to be able to see everyone’s different interpretations. I have had so much fun and learnt so much.
The best part was making new friends from all over the world.
The best part was meeting new friends at the Houston quilt show that I’ve met through the SS!
My favorite part was the inspiration from all the talented quilters! Learning new skills was also possible! I need some practice still on paper piecing!
I am about 1/2 way through the blocks. I loved learning how to paper piece!
Seeing all the creative quilters and how they did their splendid blocks was so much fun. I learned so much following this project.
i am new to the splendid blocks but plan on working on them soon. They look like so much fun.
Love the inspiration. Beautiful blocks.
what i loved best was the tutorials that helped with new techniques. I learned some new ways to applique. I learned how to English paper piece and i loved every paper pieced block.
I made 4 quilt tops with 25 blocks in each for a total of 100 blocks. I have loved every minute of this journey. My favorite memory is meeting up with designers and other quilters at a shop in Syracuse during the summer! Thanks Katie
The anticipation of each block release. And seeing all the beautiful fabric combinations!
I enjoyed the pace…and my FMQ solution for NOT doing the embroidery.
I loved having different kind of blocks . I appreciate The paper piecing
I learned a lot about color, value, intensity etc by looking at all the loverly pictures of blocks posted to the Splendid Sampler Facebook page.
The other quilters inspired me
I enjoyed being challenged to try new techniques in small doses.
I think the thing that inspired me most about the splendid sampler was that it made me get out of my comfort zone. Trying different techniques and using them together in the same quilt are things I don’t usually do. I love piecing and usually stick with that. The applique, paper piecing and embroidery really offered challenges that I don’t normally attempt.
Seeing all the beautiful blocks made by people all around the world.
The best part of this was the variety of techniques involved in making these blocks.
Being able to interact with people who feel like celebrities to me.
Hi Celine. My favorite part is seeing everyone’s blocks. The variety and the creativity have been amazing.
I love learning all the fun new to me techniques.
godblessamerica at windstream dot net
The best part of this journey was the confidence I gained from trying new techniques, and the support from the community was awesome!
The best part for me was seeing everyone else’s blocks and fabric choices. I especially loved those with colors I don’t usually choose.
I looked forward to seeing what the 2 blocks were going to be each week. I was amazed at our many people were making this quilt. I have finished mine.
The amazing fabric/color choices by everyone who participated just blew me away and really made me consider how I use color in my quilts.
My favorite part of the Splendid Sampler was all the fun camaraderie shown. So much inspiration.
I learned new techniques. Thanks so much for your inspiration. Loved seeing all the variations of color in all the blocks.
I learned new methods that I would have never tried on my own and gained the confidence to try them.
It was so fun to see the blocks being made in all different fabrics and all the fun tweaks people came up with as well.
My favorite part was how much I learned through trying new techniques, how much more confident I am to try something “hard” and how friendly, kind and helpful everyone in the FB page was! (Ok technically that’s 3 things) ? Splendid sampler was awesome!
I loved seeing beautiful blocks from quilters from all over the world.
I loved the comraderie & love that seemed to flow from around the world & all through technology – to people we’ve never met. The expertise amongst the participants was amazing & overwhelming!
The best part… Not know what the next block was going to be or the technique being used. I love the fact it is a worldwide group.
The best part was seeing all the blocks in all the different fabrics.
Celine,
My favorite part of the Splendid Sampler sew along was seeing how the different quilters personalized the blocks. I am usually a follow the pattern type of girl, but I’ve been inspired by some of the different techniques. Being exposed to different quilting methods was nice too. I have learned more about techniques I’ve never tried before. Kudos to Pat & Jane for putting together a nicely rounded group of designers to share their expertise on different quilt styles!
gosh! I don’t know what was my favorite part! seeing everyone’s blocks from all over the world was incredible! stargal714 dot com
25,000 + quilters from all walks of life coming together !! support, help and encouragement!! WOW
The best part was being part of a Splendid Family of quilters and seeing their creative blocks.
I loved seeing the colors everyone chose, as well as visiting so many new blogs.
I have enjoyed watching the journey as the blocks were released each week. It was fun to see how different the same block could look based on fabric choices or design details of the quilter.
My favorite part was seeing how creative quilters can be! It was great sharing with so many people around the world.
I loved the excitement of waiting for each new block- so much creativity
The best part of this splendid year was learning new techniques and seeing all the blocks and fabric choices that other quilters from around the world have posted
liked looking forward to the different blocks eACH WEEK.
The best part of The Splendid Sampler is the the feeling of accomplishment you get when you finish a small block with many pieces and it turns out better than you expected it to! A close second is viewing everyone’s completed blocks on the website or on the Facebook page.
I love sampler quilts, but have only pieced one, so far. It was from my first quilt class, “Let’s Start Quilting”. I love the fabric choices in your version. They are my “cup of tea”! I don’t have much time to quilt, so I’m currently focusing on Small quilts that I have a better chance of finishing. So far, I’ve completely finished one. I’d love to win your U. S. prize package, especially the Perfect Piecing Seam Guide. I’m working to improve my quilting skills.
I think it’s great that Pat got all this together…what a lot of work for all year! And i enjoyed seeing all the designers’ interpretations.
Seeing all of the different color choices and how they made each quilt look so different
I’ve really enjoyed using the different techniques in the Splendid Sampler. I avoided applique at all costs, but the 6″ blocks were perfect practice!
I’m finished!! 100 blocks!! Thanks to all designers, it’s been fun. I learnt a lot about the power of community commitment!! Turquoise makes me happy X
Best part was meeting so many new people. Both designers and new friends. It’s so amazing!
My favorite part has been seeing the variety of fabric choices and pattern interpretations from all of the Splendid Stitchers!
Hi Celine. Thank you for your contribution to the Splendid Sampler. I have truly enjoyed it. My favorite part was being introduced to all of the designers and reading the stories about them and their blocks. So many designers and many with new-to-me techniques. I learned that the way I’ve always done it may not be the easiest or best and if something doesn’t work for me, there is probably a different way that will. It has been a fun and exciting journey.
The best part was the suspense of each new block!
The best part of this challenge was seeing everyone’s creativity. There are “sew” many talented people out there! And each person was an inspiration!
the variety of skills used making the different blocks, and seeing all the different color/fabric choices that make everyone’s blocks look so different
My favorite part of this project was connecting to the quilting community. It’s HUGE and I had no idea!
I have loved seeing the same block in so many different colorsS
In my opinion the best part of The Splendid Sampler was seeing so many designers from around the world coming together. This is going to be an amazing quilt forever.
The best part of the Spendid Sampler Year was the amazing variety of new techniques to try. Thank you!
Love the variety of blocks as well as the different color variations!
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I loved seeing how everyone’s fabrics could make the blocks so different, and also the learning. I had never done HSTs, paper piecing, or needle turn appliqué before the Splendid Sampler.
The best part of this is the dynamic inspiration to tackle this quilt just..one..block..at..a..time. I can do it!
I really like the variety of the blocks and I love to see the different colorways used.
The huge variety of the blocks, the amazing designers that joined in, and the tremendous number of blocks sewn by such a lot of people. Amazing!
I enjoyed all the variety of blocks. They challenged me to try new techniques.
I loved learning several new techniques.
My favourite part was seeing all the beautiful blocks created
I think the best part of the year was finding out about the splendid sampler and that it wasn’t to late to get started on all the fun.
I enjoyed seeing other peoples creativity and I learned paper piecing
I believe the best thing about the splendid sampler was it moved me away from my comfort zone. I tried new techniques like English Paper Piecing and machine applique. I find now that I enjoy both techniques!! How cool is that??!!
Your giveaway is awesome and whoever wins it is surely lucky!! 🙂
Thanks for your input into the splendid sampler….I enjoyed every minute of it!! 🙂
I have had a 6 in block quilt on the back burner for several years, and this was my chance to try it. The patterns offered different methods to use (piecing, paper pieced, embroidery) that I enjoyed trying. The top is not completed, but I will continue on it. I chose similar colors to yours and was happy to see your many completed blocks.
It was so fun to get new blocks each week and the best part was sewing along with everyone online! I have 53 blocks completed.
Love, loved the journey. I am no longer intimidated by PP or Applique blocks. What a great idea to do this as a great big Quilt a long. The other quilters inspired me in so many ways. I also learned the importance of color placement. So glad I participated. I have 108 blocks now ready to put into multiple tops.
It’s been fun to see all the different designers take their own spin on each of the blocks.
At first I just loved the cute blocks and the surprise waiting every Sunday and Thursday. After I joined facebook group I loved meeting the nice and creative quilters all over the world. Thank you Pat, Jane and all the talented designers. I did 97 blocks and 5 bonus blocks, will eventually complete last 3 blocks but I entered my splendid sampler in our quilt show, judging is tomorrow.
I liked reading the little back stories that the designers would write about their block.
Being challenged with something new twice a week. Even if I could not keep up.
This sampler gives me so much inspiration. Loved following.
Just being able to be a part of this quilting community and seeing all the beautiful work that so many quilters have done.
I loved the challenge that some of the blocks brought to me as I attempted new techniques. It is also amazing to me that I was quilting with people from all over the world! What an opportunity. Thank you to Pat, Jane, and all the SS designers!
Finding a fun way to use up scraps was the best part for me!
My favorite part of splendid sampler was learning I could keep up with the process.
WOW what a marvelous blog with … fantastic quilts
I love all of them
Thank you
NancyRose from Belgium
I enjoyed the variety in the blocks
The best thing for me was reading others stories and seeing their different takes on the same block
I loved seeing all the beautiful blocks in different fabrics. 🙂
Being reminded how different fabric choices can result in such varied, different, and lovely blocks. Every week I was amazed and impressed by the blocks everyone uploaded!
It was an amazing journey, and I learned many new techniques!
I loved the sewing and learning new techniques. The best thing though was the new personal friend I met through Facebook through the splendid Sampler all the way in England. It’s been an amazing journey and year in my life.
I have enjoyed having a mysterious quilt block to look forward to twice a week. I am very pleased that I was able to keep up and love the three small quilts I made with my blocks.
Hi – thank you for contributing to The Splendid Sampler. Love your quilt. My favorite part was being able to see blocks from around the world and how diverse they are. Love your quilt.
I enjoyed the variety of blocks! Thank you for your block.
I think the best part has been the excitement of seeing the latest block and then all the different versions of them.. thanks for your block..
Hugz
The Splendid Sampler was my challenge project for the last year-I challenged myself to learn to work with small pieces in the 6″ blocks and to get comfortable with them. For the most part, I have been able to fiddle my fingers around the little pieces and I have a really neat pile of blocks to show for it! (I also have a pile of fabric and patterns waiting to be done with the paper pieced blocks-guess that will be my next challenge!) I have enjoyed the process very much!
I loved having a chance to try all the different aspects of quilting and seeing how everyone made the blocks there own by adding extra touches to them.
The best part was gaining new friends in this awesome Splendid community !
Thank you for your block design and hope I win your give away !
I liked seeing all the different blocks made by many people.
The best part was seeing so many different blocks with so many different techniques being used. Thank you for the giveaway.
I really enjoyed the challenge of it all and working with different techniques.
Thank you for the great giveaway! I have really enjoyed the creativity and seeing all the wonderful blocks in different colorways!
cork@pa.rr.com
It was amazing to see all of the blocks. Such inspiration!
I am enjoying the variety of different blocks. It helps to push the limits and learn something or two new
I enjoyed the variety of the blocks which made it a good skill builder and enjoyed being introduced to new designers.
The best part was getting that 1/4″ seam allowance down. After that all the tips and hints that everyone shared along was a great help. It’s been an amazing journey and tons of fun.
What a fun, challenging experience. So much fun to share it with others.
My favorite part was the Splendid quilting community and the encouragement and support of everyone.
My favorite part was the variety of each block.. and how all the same blocks looked so different.
Seeing all the colorways and the unique touches to the blocks. There were so many ideas to gather from the blocks, the colors and those special spins.
Thank you for your designs.
Seeing all the beautiful blocks made by people all around the world.
I loved making blocks for my grand-girl. And learning new techniques I wouldn’t have chosen on my own.
Wow! I can’t believe it has been a year. I loved the two blocks a week. I am a little behind but it kept my interest and was a challenge. Also loved to see everyone’s interpretation of the different blocks and their fabric choices. Great year.