11.24.2015

modern sampler quilt along: block C link-up


The Modern Sampler Quilt Along is an informal and virtual quilt along where we make a block from Yoshiko Jinzenji's Modern Sampler Quilt pattern each month. You can follow the hashtag #modernsamplerquiltalong on Instagram to get a peek at everyone's blocks, fabrics, and progress, as we work our way through the pattern together. On the last Tuesday of each month, we gather here to share the blocks we've made; this month we worked on Block C from the pattern.

Welcome to our third link-up for the Modern Sampler Quilt Along! This month's block was a bit of a departure from previous months' blocks---there were curves!


Block C features a cup and saucer, and I opted to construct and sew my cup using needle-turn appliqué. I cut out templates of the shapes (adding in a seam allowance), which I used to cut my fabric. I then basted my fabric shapes to the background and hand stitched the edges, turning them under as I went.


How did you piece Block C? And which block has been your favorite so far? I'd love to know!

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If you've never tried needle-turn appliqué before, Carolyn Friedlander's book, Savor Each Stitch, is a great resource to get you started.

HOW TO LINK UP
1. Click the "Add your link" button below, and link to a blog post or Instagram photo of your Block C. In the "Link Title" field, enter your blog name or Instagram handle.

2. If you're linking to a blog post, please link back to this post somewhere in your post. If you're linking to an Instagram photo, be sure to tag your photo with the hashtag #modernsamplerquiltalong.
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Posted by Caitlin at Salty Oat at 10:04 AM
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2 comments:

  1. DebbieNovember 25, 2015 at 10:18 AM

    Nice! I laid the cup template down on my layered fabrics to cut the curve, then just sewed the seams. I did applique the handle tho. I think the first block was my fave. Since I'm not much for templates, I'm finding I use my own creative construction method on each block!

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  2. I'm Feelin' CraftyDecember 28, 2015 at 2:38 AM

    For this C block, I just didn't like the tea cup! So I took off the handle so it's not exactly a tea cup... So far, I liked A best. Even though I've gotten much better at the y seams since then!

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