Simple Sampler Blocks 7 & 8

Hope you all had a nice weekend!

I've finished blocks 7 and 8 for the Simple Sampler Quilt Along. I really enjoyed the Log Cabin (7). I think I'll have to make a quilt of Log Cabins. Here they are:

Seven:

Eight:

 Here are all of the blocks so far: (this is the best reproduction of their true colors)

 I'm also taking an online hand piecing class through Quilt University from Susan Purney-Mark. I really enjoy hand work. Here's what I've pieced so far:

 I'm waiting for instruction on how to attach seamed pieces. These three blocks will be sewn together to make a small table runner.

Have a great afternoon!

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Stitch by Stitch

Greetings!

Hope each of you is doing well. Welcome readers from Simple Sampler Quilt-Along! I've been enjoying your sweet comments!

It's a bit embarrassing, it's almost 11 AM here and I'm still in my pajamas! But I haven't been a total lump (just a slob!). I finished the blocks for week three of Amy's "Simple Sampler Quilt-Along". They were easy and turned out well.

Block 5:

Block 6:

I've also been playing around with a Dresden Plate/Orange Peel quilt. Here is my first Dresden block. The Dresden blades are 2 1/4" long and the widest area is 3/4". The entire dresden is 6 3/4" across. I really like the blue against the green background. I tried to do a turquoise/brown combo but couldn't find the right brown. This one is "tamer" but beautiful.

Here is the Orange Peel block. I used a template from June Taylor's orange peel set. That made it a cinch. Each petal is 3 3/4".  The center is not perfect, but close enough for a first try. I expect to get better at matching the points. (you can click the photos for a closer view)

I have a special friend that has been diagnosed with liver cancer. She wants to make a last quilt and has asked for my help. It is quite bittersweet. If any of you are prayer warriors, please pray for Nancy.

Thank you and have a nice day!

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Simple Sampler Quilt Along

Amy (Park City Girl) is hosting a Quilt-Along. It's made up of sixteen 12" simple blocks. I always love a Quilt-Along and I can certainly use the practice!

Every week she presents two new blocks of increasing difficulty. I made the first two week's blocks tonight.  The fabric is Moda's French General "Rural Jardin". I am really enchanted by this fabric. Here they are:

Block 1:

Block 2:

Block 3:

Block 4:

I'm also doing some simple applique using this fabric line and some "Piece O' Cake" applique patterns.

Have a nice evening.

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