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Create a 12" Buttons and Spools block by making two 6" Button Blocks and two 6" Spool Blocks.

Block 47 - Counterpane I would rate this week’s Patchsmith Sampler sew-along block as a block for the intermediate patcher. The block isn’t difficult in itself but the pieces are small. Having said that though, if you are a beginner then give it a go – just remember the number one tip for Block 47 ‘Counterpane’ “PRESS ALL SEAMS TOWARDS THE SAME FABRIC THROUGHOUT” For the beginner press towards the darker fabric throughout although it doesn't really matter whether you press towards the…

What a lovely sew-along The Splendid Sampler is turning out to be. It is a real mixture of embroidery, patchwork and applique. Block 6 – ‘Focal Point’ is a patchwork block that reminds me of an open parcel – a clever design from Natalia Bonner. The Splendid Sampler Block 6 - Focal Point Block 7 – ‘Snug as a Bug’ is a mixture of applique and embroidery. Designed by one of my most favourite designers, Amy Sinibaldi, this was a lovely block to make. Embroidery is not my strong suit but this…

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Farmer's Wife 1930s quilt block no. 97 - Tracy. I chain paper-pieced this block and had to pay careful attention due to the construction of the strips.

A free-to-download patchwork block created to raise awareness of Autism. Find out more at The Patchsmith.

Field roses come in all colours - so have some fun with Block 8 from The Patchsmith's Sampler Blocks book. Perfect as a focus block for a special project.

Another nine blocks from my Patchsmith Sampler Blocks book (PDF Format). There's even a sew-along with hints and tips on all fifty 6" blocks. Find out more at The Patchsmith's blog.

Farmer's Wife 1930s quilt block no. 17 - Bride. Paper-pieced. I dislike sewing very little triangles together to make squares.

Farmer's Wife block no. 6. Paper-pieced. You can find all my Farmer's Wife 1930s quilt blocks over at the Patchsmith's blog.

Block-a-Day - Block 254 Anne | Farmer's Wife block no. 5 - p… | Flickr

We are on week eight for the Very Kerry Berry so the blocks for this week are: Block 15 – Blossom. I paper-pieced this using 2½” scrap squares for the blossom on the tree. My journal notes in the book read “a lot of work but easy enough”. I really love the scrappy look. Block 15- Blossom Block 16 – Bonnie. This is a simple patchwork block that has already been covered on week one of the Gnome Angel sew-along. Block 16 - Bonnie For the Gnome Angel sew-along there were three blocks this week…

Another week and another two blocks on the Farmer's Wife sew-along being hosted by Gnomeangel. Block 3 - Basket Block 3 - Basket My notes say it all "Horrid block to paper-piece". It should be simple - there is nothing much to it but it wasn't. Perhaps I was tired. I added a paper-pieced handle which was the easiest part of this block! Block 4 - Basket Weave Block 4 - Basket Weave I know this block as Brick Path. It is a very traditional block that I have patched many a time in many…

Block 4 - Chain Block. A traditional block from The Patchsmith's Sampler Blocks pattern book.

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This lovely schoolhouse reminds me of Little House on the Prairie - just a bit more colourful! Go back to school with The Patchsmith.

We are well over half way through the Farmer's Wife blocks in the Farmer's Wife Quilt Along and so we start this week with block 53, Lucy (p.212, letter p.75). There's a lot to to like in this block - I am definitely saving this design for future reference as it is one that I want to explore further. I combined a variety of piecing methods for the construction. Fabric credits: Kona Buttercup Gracies Schoolhouse Classic Red Dotty Blossoms Lecien Blue mini dot from this bundle For this block I…