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Rose and Dot ~ Splendid Sampler II ~ Block #6

Rose and Dot blockRose and Dot by Lori Kennedy.

Who struggles with applique? I personally do, I have hand issues…. and I’m trying to figure out the best way for me to get that edge turned under! I think this block turned out pretty well!

What’s your favorite way to do it? What works the best? I’ve been trying freezer paper and starch recently. That’s how I did this block.
I made a big mess too!

Starting the block Applique prep

Did you know about the fabulous resources available on the Splendid Sampler website? Click this link to go to the Applique tutorial page.

For more information about how to participate in the Splendid Sampler II Sew Along, click >>here.

Point Taken ~ Splendid Sampler II ~ Block #5

Point Taken by Susan Ache

 Point Taken by Susan Ache.

A great block to practice “pressing for success”.

  • The spot where the seams meet will be bulky with all the layers of fabric.
  • To avoid this problem, press half of the seams toward the triangles and half away from the triangles.
  • This allows the seams to “nest” or go opposite directions from one another.
  • When the block is assembled, press the seams with triangles open.

Point Taken Pressing

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Clamshells ~ Splendid Sampler II ~ Block #3

Clamshells - Splendid Sampler Block #3

Appliqué and Embroidery all in one super cute block!

It is true that I fumble with both applique and embroidery – fumbly fingers, bifocals, fear of making a mistake….you name it! But I was determined to make this block by hand. And I did (with a few re-do’s). It didn’t take long – it was finished in an afternoon! I’m looking forward to more skill building in this area. How about You?

I saw an opportunity to organize my supplies and found this cute little divided dish at TARGET for $0.59!

Tool Dish

For more information about how to participate in the Splendid Sampler II Sew Along, click >>here.

Splendid Sampler is back!

Pat and Jane have done it again!
The Splendid Sampler is back with version 2!

Block #1 is called “Quilt Market” and was designed by Alex Veronelli from Aurifil.

Here is my version….I think I have a thing going with Blue and White these days!

For more information about how to participate in the Splendid Sampler 2 Sew Along, click >>here.