Making a Sampler Quilt
Have you ever made a sampler quilt? I have finished two, started another, and am thinking it’s time to make another one.
This is the Fussy Cut Sampler. I participated in a quilt along a couple of years ago and it is a fantastic pattern. The block instructions are well-written and none of the blocks are too fiddly.
About 5 years ago, I made my very first sampler which was a paper pieced stars sample over at Don’t Call Me Betsy. This was a great intro to sampler quilts because it was so low stress - I did one little block each month.
My unfinished sampler quilt is my Farmer’s Wife. This is a gorgeous pattern, but all of the tiny pieces just drove me crazy. I have enough blocks sitting around to make a baby size quilt and it is on my very long to do list.
Speaking of adding to the to do list, I have been feeling like I need to start a new sampler quilt. I recently asked for some suggestions of sampler-favorites on Instagram and wanted to share the list with all of you. I am still considering what I want to make (if someone figures out how to get more time and energy, please lemme know!) but I will share that with you once I figure it out.
I would love your input - have you done a sampler that you loved?
This is the Fussy Cut Sampler. I participated in a quilt along a couple of years ago and it is a fantastic pattern. The block instructions are well-written and none of the blocks are too fiddly.
About 5 years ago, I made my very first sampler which was a paper pieced stars sample over at Don’t Call Me Betsy. This was a great intro to sampler quilts because it was so low stress - I did one little block each month.
My unfinished sampler quilt is my Farmer’s Wife. This is a gorgeous pattern, but all of the tiny pieces just drove me crazy. I have enough blocks sitting around to make a baby size quilt and it is on my very long to do list.
Speaking of adding to the to do list, I have been feeling like I need to start a new sampler quilt. I recently asked for some suggestions of sampler-favorites on Instagram and wanted to share the list with all of you. I am still considering what I want to make (if someone figures out how to get more time and energy, please lemme know!) but I will share that with you once I figure it out.
- Tula Pink City Sampler
- Elizabeth Hartman’s Patchwork City
- Gnome Angel’s Fusion Sampler
- Dear Jane
- Summer Moon
- Farm Girl Vintage
- Jen Kingwell pattern (I would probably do her Small World pattern)
- Amy Gibson’s Quilt Block Cookbook
- #52blocks52weeks by the Canadian Quilter’s Association
- Anna Maria Horner’s Dear Diary Sampler
I would love your input - have you done a sampler that you loved?
Stephanie Conger on
I’m nearing the end of The Farmer’s Wife 1920’s sampler quilt and love it!
Vivien on
Check out the Alice Caroline Wonderland sampler quilt – it’s just gorgeous!