I’m not fond of appliqué but this was one of the few blocks left to do in the Splendid Sampler book.

I tried to use the Give & Take appliqué technique that I learned in a Guild workshop from Daphne Greig from Victoria. I didn’t bother looking anything up as I assumed I would remember how it went. I almost got it but the second block didn’t turn out to be the mirror image of this one (as it should have been). I know I have some other patterns from this designer so I’ll have a chance to refresh my memory and try again.

Emma’s gift was sent to her from online but I was able to send her card. I know the stamp to use for my “cards” but anything extra tucked inside can change the amount of postage I need.

This block, from the Splendid Sampler series, is close to the last block in the book.

I’m not sure why anyone would choose to keep their buttons in a basket, but maybe someone does.

April 4, 2020

I’m in self-isolation but the one thing I do go out for is a walk to the mailbox. Fortunately I was able to order Gavin’s gift online so his card can get out on time.

This was a bonus block from the Splendid Sampler series.

This block had to go to someone who sews; I guess I was waiting for Dorothy’s birthday so I could use it.

Usually I can drop my cards in the mailbox without going out to the post office but since I included a small gift for Dorothy it needs to be weighed. For now, it is safe in a bag in the hall until I venture out into the public.