Machine Applique this time.

Another new block to me. "Cotton Boll" from the book 'Red and Green - an applique tradition' by Jeana Kimball. Fused to the background with Bondaweb and outline with a narrow blanket stitch.

Hand applique....I love it!

And this little block was drafted by me from a picture of a very old quilt in a book. Hand appliquéd using YLI silk thread, which I love using, as it really disappears into the work. The block measures 8" square, and like most of the blocks in this quilt, it will be turned on point.

On a roll!

An eight inch block at the top, rotary cut and machine pieced. And a foundation pieced 4inch block.

Another tiny block

Just 4" square. This is a block from the book "The 1718 Coverlet" by Susan Briscoe. A little fussy cutting there!

Old Maid's Puzzle

Old fashioned name for an old fashioned block. Looks good though!

Another one

Another 6 inch block - a simple 4 patch variation.

More blocks

Two more blocks for the sampler quilt. First, a 6" Churn Dash, to be set on point.

Then a smaller 4" block. No name, as far as I know.....

New sampler quilt

In spite of the fact that I have  a large number of UFOs hanging about, I have started a new sampler quilt.  Most of the fabrics are in my stash, although I did purchase a few cream ones. I planned most of this before I started to stitch, in the hope that it makes the process easier.

I've tried to include blocks which are new to me, although there are a couple I've done before, and most of the blocks will be set on point. They will also be different sizes - 12", 8", 6" and 4". The centre block is much larger at 21" square, and is my attempt at a Sanderson Star. Not drafted perfectly, but it still went together, and shows off the tie dyed fabric I have had for years in the centre.