December 12, 2020

In the midst of all the Christmas cards I was making it was nice to have something completely different to work on. Although it doesn’t show in the photo the letters are made from sparkly fabric. And the red print on the right is a scrap from the outer layer of a parka I made for Christy years and years and years ago. The inside layer was made with gold duffel.

December 11, 2020

I have a new plan for my cards as I work my way through the Splendid Sampler 2. When the book came out there was an online sew-along with one or two blocks released each week. I took note of the blocks each week, put the numbers into a tea tin, and now that I’m ready to start the book I’m pulling the numbers from the tin, after I have given it a good shake.

I’ll still try to find a way to connect the card to the recipient and in this case it worked out well. I’m hoping that when all “this” is over Brian can make a trip back to the Coast (and the block even comes with a cake).

November 29, 2020

Willa’s birthday is just one day before Mum’s. This is one of the last non-themed blocks in the Splendid Sampler series; of course there are almost a hundred more in the Splendid Sampler 2 series.

There were so many little pieces in this 6″ block it is no wonder it was near to the last one I tackled. I think I count 53 pieces.

This block was created to honour the many quilters who have made and donated pillowcases to local charities. I’ve made a few pillowcases in my time but I’m certainly nowhere near the one million mark.

I had a lot of fun with this block and, again, the appliqué went very smoothly.