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Pretty Summer Sampler

Earlier this month I started a new project - I know that's very unlike me! It's a Block of the Month from Pretty Fabrics and Trims: three five inch finished blocks per month for 4 months over the summer, mixing embroidery, applique, English paper piecing and machine piecing (and eventually hand quilting too). I had saved up the blocks for the first two months to make on holiday, enjoyed making them while we were away and then came home to the next three blocks, which I haven't made yet.

Here are the month one blocks:





And the month two blocks.



 (ooops - I picked the wrong pink on my photo editing programme for one of those didn't I!)

You may be thinking, this isn't Jennie's normal thing... you're right, it isn't. But it reflects my changing tastes. Or rather my extending tastes (I'm not turning my back on rainbow and Tula any time soon. But I'm finding myself drawn to pastels and florals and vintge-y looking pieces more and more. I've never really liked Liberty fabrics, but now I'm starting to. I'm also really enjoying the applique! I've finally found a technique that works for me, using the applique paper method, and I'm enjoying it so much you may spot a few more new starts over the coming weeks!

I'm also hopeful that I finish this one soon! Perfectly achievable!
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Emily said…
These blocks are so pretty! I especially love the top one.
1 September 2019 at 13:41
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