The Splendid Sampler – Block 1 Hearts Aflutter
Today marks the release of the first Splendid Sampler ™ block – Hearts Aflutter by Pat Sloan.
The block pattern can be downloaded here.
I will be making the 100 blocks in my collection of French General fabrics from 2009 – 2015. I have been waiting for a special project and the Splendid Sampler ™ is prefect to show off these gorgeous prints.
Needle turned appliqué is my favourite of all the appliqué techniques. I like the soft, dimensional look it gives a block. Visit the techniques page of The Splendid Sampler for some links to some great tutorials.
Look out for my block on 18th February. It might just give you butterflies.
18 Comments
kateoz
What an absolutely splendid block to start on! Thank you!
quiltjane
It co-incided well with Valentines day. Pat has designed a really cute block.
Colleen C. Yarnell
Thanks Pat and Jane, You guys are the best!
quiltjane
Thank you Colleen.
blueturtle19
Love it! Can’t wait to get started.
quiltjane
Thank you. Looking forward to sewing along with you.
Rhoda Forbes
Your first block is fabulous. I love the fabric you picked. It is going to be such fun watching each other’s progress.
quiltjane
Thank you Rhoda. I am excited to see all the variations in fabric and design emerge as we sew along together.
Michelle Ridgway of Rag-tag Stitchin
I love your block and your fabric choices. I have chosen my FG stash as well. Thanks for all the hard work x
quiltjane
Hi Michelle, FG is divine. Thank you for sewing along with Pat and I.
Sue Preece
Quite a collection you have there, should be lovely. I like the sound of butterflies!
quiltjane
Thanks Sue. I have been hoarding for years. Too precious to cut in to until now.
Mary
Very pretty!!!
quiltjane
Thank you.
Trudi
Jane, I love your FG fabric choices. If someone has not been hoarding those lovely fat quarters, where would you recommend getting them? About how many fat quarters would you recommend we have for our Splendid Sampler quilt?
quiltjane
Hi Trudi, thank you. I have been collecting them since 2009 so I really don’t where you would start. I am sure the newest releases will be available on line or at your local quilt shop. Have a look in the FAQ page in http://www.splendidsampler.com site. We talk about recommended numbers of FQ.
Mary Beth McCormack
Love the first block. Totally amazing on how much work you all have done & it’s only the beginning!!! ?????
quiltjane
Thank you Mary Beth. We are having so much fun. Thank you for joining us.