Wednesday, April 6, 2022

Cecile and Corinne Sampler sew-a-long

 

Finis! 

 The theme for Cecile and Corinne’s quilt-a-long this year was “sampler”. The rules were that it had to be 50% pieced and 50% appliqued with a minimum of 16 blocks.

 My inspiration came from chocolate (of course). I used the soft buttery yellow of the Whitman’s Sampler and added colors and motifs from a few of my old boxes. 

 

 After all the blocks were laid out, I auditioned several border fabrics. I really wanted a lavender, but I just couldn’t find the right one. 

 


This vintage feedsack in a soft pink “cross stitch” look seemed the best fit. 

I was looking for a fabric with chocolates in it for the backing when I found this – more fitting – cross stitch print in the perfect colors.


It is both hand and machine quilted.

 This is my 5th year of participating in this fun quilt-a-long. In the past I have donated the quilts to the American Quilt Study Group and the Maine State Museum. For this one, I am trying to find a place that is selling or auctioning quilts to raise funds for Ukraine as it really isn't big enough to be of use to refugees. If any of you know of any such sites, please let me know.

 Thanks Cecile and Corinne!!

17 comments:

  1. Your quilt is so beautiful. I love the scalloped border. Hugs

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  2. What a delight! This turned out so cute. I love the scallops and the spring colors. It's even cute from the back.

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  3. So beautiful! I love the Whitman's Chocolates theme.

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  4. Wow! Another wonderful quilt - the curvy pink border is just right! - and you’re donating it! Kudos for your generosity!

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  5. So beautiful! Great idea for chocolate quilt. Love the yellow and the scalloped border.

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  6. Excellent job of being inspired by the chocolate sampler boxes! Kudos to you for keeping up with the SAL all those years. I have only participated once.
    Your border choice--both the fabric and the scallop--is spot on. And what a perfect find for the backing! Good of you to donate it to raise money for Ukraine. I know I'd buy it, if I had a chance (but I'm sure I'd get outbid). :)

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  7. Thank you Wendy to participate again in this QAL ! As always, your quilt is beautiful !!

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  8. Très jolie courtepointe. Elle me plait beaucoup.

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  9. Wonderful quilt! Challenges are great to participate in and always makes us do interesting things.

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  10. Adorable, Wendy. Hmm .. chocolate as inspiration? Maybe that’s why so many of my quilts are brown! Lol!

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  11. What a delightful quilt! Love your Whitman Sampler color palette and the backing is perfect :) Love it!

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  12. Your Whitman Sampler is charming. The colors and motifs reflect that delightful box of chocolates. The scallop border is an extra treat.

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  13. I love this quilt from start to finish. The inspiration, the colors, the blocks and especially the fancy scalloped borders.
    Your my sew along idol!

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  14. Another energetic and pretty quilt - and what a nice impulse to let it contribute to helping Ukraine. I always love how you name your quilts;).

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  15. Oh it's a lovely quilt....I just got some additional stash so I plan on making a red and cheddar quilt.....

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  16. Lovely! What a great idea/inspiration - and the backing fabric is perfect!

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