Last week, I got a bug in my ear to look at all of my Sampler blocks. I hadn’t done it in awhile and, frankly, I had forgotten where we were with the class.
As soon as I finished the top and back of the Super Secret #4 project, I got it off the design wall and put up the blocks.
I had totally forgotten the Double 4 Patch, the Card Trick and the Dutchman’s Puzzle. I had also forgotten what a good job I did using the large Patty Young flowers in these blocks.
I also noticed how some of the backgrounds are very bold and others are more subtle. I think the piece hangs together well despite the differences. I am not sure what block to do next, but I need at least 2 more and could work with more.
The basket block is clearly missing. That block teaches combining piecing and applique’. If I did a different one, such as the Tea Basket block that would be an interesting addition that I haven’t done AND be challenging.
Other than a basket block I can’t think of what skills I haven’t worked on with Frances. I don’t think an art quilt block would work with this piece and I am not sure what something like the Spiderweb would buy. I could do a block with some weird shapes like trapezoids.
What do you think?
Make a Gretchen block!!!!! Also, I swear you & I must be color soul mates as I always adore the colors you use!
A Gretchen block???
We can be color soulmates. I am up for that. 😉
This is lovely, Jaye.
Thanks! I am pleased with it so far.
Log Cabin, Snowball, Hourglass, Double Hourglass (love this one!), Courthouse steps
No log cabins. Someone else will have to teach her. I don’t like to make log cabins, though I do admire them mightily.
The differences in backgrounds make it very interesting, Jaye. The basket block is great. Also, skill building wise, how about something which uses reverse appliqué, a sliver moon, a reel of some sort? Just an oval or circle makes a good reverse appliqué subject and could be a signature block as well.
Good ideas! I was thinking of a partial seam as well.
Hexagon! I know you don’t need the practice but it would add to this quilt, I think.
That was the last block we made! I can’t believe I forgot to put it in the photo. Sigh!
There is a hexagon flower in the photo. Is the latest block a different one? I like the reverse applique and partial seam ideas as well.
You are absolutely right, Amy! Right in the center. See what a good daughter I am? I believe everything my mom says. 😉
Thanks for commenting and helping out!
Love the colors. Not sure what to tell you for a next block though.
If you think of something that is an important skill, let me know.