This weekend I decided to set together the blocks from my Fat Quarter Shop 2011 Designer Mystery Block of the Month Quilt (Fabric Strawberry Fields by Joanna Figueroa for Moda). As I sewed, I kept thinking that there is just something about sampler quilts…especially those that might take a year to put together.
It’s kind of bittersweet to finish up a project like this…a few months ago when I picked out my sashing post and border fabric, I couldn’t wait to have the last block completed so I could have another finishl
But this weekend there was no rush. I so enjoyed putting the blocks together and savoring the sweetness of fabrics and designs. I remembered thinking how beautiful each block would be back when they arrived. The blocks in this quilt were pieced together over a year’s time…a very busy year for me. I wondered if I had appreciated this quilt the way I should in the mix of all the other projects.
The binding is made, and this quilt will be off to the quilter this morning. I think I’ll take my time sewing the binding on this one.
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Suburban Stitcher says
it's lovely! i agree…sometimes these year-long quilts seem to just become part of our lives…and when they're done…well…they're just sorta "done". love the borders you chose…
Carol says
It's so wonderful…this was truly one of my very favorite projects of all time. I couldn't wait for the last block to come and then I was sad when it was finished. Off to the quilter and I'll be happy again.
cristina says
A lovely project .
kisses from Spain
Dayna at Precut Paradise says
It turned out really pretty. I really like the way it looks all put together.
Phyllis says
How lovely, so soft. Beautiful job!
suemac says
Very pretty. I love the fabric. So pastel and sweet.
Sinta Renee says
That is such a sweet finish! I was worried if a plain sashing would do the blocks justice, after seeing the FQS finishing kit. But it looks perfectly precious. Love it!
fiberdoodles says
Very pretty! Great job!!
Laura G says
Thank you for sharing this picture, Because your have been posting your pictures, I have finally started to work on my BOM Mystery quilt. Your quilt is stunning. I really must finish mine.
Darlene says
It's a true beauty, Sherri. Need to finish mine.
laurajane says
Lovely,I love the colours.xx
Deborah says
So lovely!!
Sharon Dawn says
It is a beautiful pieces of work! Thanks for inspiring me to do the Blogger BOM. I l so loved your blocks–with your chosen fabrics, that I started my own…and I am proud to say, I am all caught up!! 🙂
Happy stitching!
Sharon
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Nanette Merrill says
Very special quilt. Love it.
Christine says
Oh wow, it looks fabulous. I'm stil waiting for the last block to arrive so I can get mine finished too.
Mary Ann says
Gorgeous quilt!!!
trelly says
It looks wonderful without the leaves… Fantastic!!!!
Rosa says
Awesome.Love,love.Congratulations!!
Terriaw says
It turned out so beautiful! I love the colors and fabrics in this project. I've always wanted to make a sampler, so you have inspired me. Well done!
KMSC says
Your quilt is lovely, Sherri. And, I agree it's important to enjoy the process and to appreciate the wonderful art of quilting.
KMSC says
Your quilt is lovely, Sherri. And, I agree it's important to enjoy the process and to appreciate the wonderful art of quilting.
Kate says
It looks beautiful! At least it wont be long until the next one starts 🙂
sandra says
It is lovely Sherri. I am working on the same quilt but I have been having some troubles with the blocks. I hope that mine will only look half as beautiful as yours. I am only six blocks in but was late starting.
berylthepearl says
Your quilt top iis gorgeous! I haven't decided yet how to put mine together. I do love the fabrics and the block patterns. I've signed up for the 2012 BOM!
Jan May says
Gorgeous – absolutely love it. The colours, the fabric, the blocks. Quilting loveliness.
CJ says
Such a sweet quilt!
julieQ says
I love that pretty rolled up binding…a beautiful end to a beautiful quilt.
Gingersnaps Quilts says
Beautiful quilt 🙂
Cliodana says
wow beautiful sampler, you're right there's something about sampler! i love to quilt, but repeat a bloc over and over again…. it's better make one bloc only one time like this quilt. so inspiring thanks
Janine says
It's a beautiful quilt. I'm sorry I missed out on this quilt.
Nicole says
I really love this!
Kristin says
This is simply stunning….BEAUTIFUL work.
April says
I'm considering starting a sampler quilt, I always love how they look but have never made one. I think you may have just convinced me! It's lovely!
xoxo
April
Natalia from Piece N Quilt says
Very very cute! I love sampler quilts!
Mama Pea says
It turned out so gorgeous. I love it. Can't wait to see it quilted. I love the little gingham binding!
Michele says
Very nice. I like samplers if they have all coordinating fabrics. Scrappy samplers not so much. This one definitely turned out great.