2021 Summer Sampler For Sale Today!
Spend the summer putting a modern twist on classic block designs! "Summer Sampler 2021: Vintage Restyle" brings you 13 new quilt blocks that push beloved traditional designs to new heights. The designers give you easy-to-follow instructions and helpful hints every step of the way.
For $34.99 total (a one-time charge), you'll receive:
• 13 fully-tested quilt block patterns, with tips and tricks for success
• A Welcome PDF with fabric requirements and suggested colors (see below for info about fabric bundles available from online fabric shops)
• Complete finishing instructions to make an 68" x 68" sampler quilt
• Coloring sheets for planning
• Access to a private Facebook group ask questions, get advice, and connect with the designers and a community of other quilters
Quilt-along runs: June 7-September 6, 2021. Subscribers will receive a new block pattern via email each Monday during the quilt-along, with finishing instructions sent on Sept. 6.
Block sizes: 12-1/2" x 12-1/2" (12" x 12" finished), plus one super-sized 28-1/2" x 28-1/2" block
Finished quilt size: Approximately 68" x 68"
Skill level: Confident Beginner. We assume you have basic quilting knowledge such as general fabric cutting and pressing knowledge, the ability to sew a consistent 1/4" seam, and familiarity with the terminology used in quilt patterns.
Block construction: 12 of the 13 blocks use basic (traditional) piecing techniques. 1 block uses foundation paper-piecing. (If you have never paper-pieced before, our "Beginner's Guide to Paper-Piecing" is included with purchase.) 4 blocks use curved piecing. There is no appliqué in this sampler pattern.
Fabric requirements: For the blocks, you will need approximately 4 yards total of assorted colors, plus 2-1/4 yards of White background fabric. For the sashing, you will need about 1-2/3 yards of White and 1-1/8 yards total of various shades of gray. More detailed information is available in our Welcome PDF, which you can download on purchase.
2021 Design Team
We are so happy to share our 2021 Design Team with you!
2021 Summer Sampler Design Team
Row 1, Left to Right
Allison Harris @cluckclucksew
Fran Gulick @cottonandjoy
Lee Heinrich @lee.a.heinrich
Porfiria Gomez @mrsporfiria
Row 2, Left to Right
Lucy Engels @_lucyengels
Ben Millett @benmillett
Megan Lopez @theathenaworkshop
Katie Blakesley @swimbikequilt
Row 3, Left to Right
Faith Jones @freshlemonsquilts
Nadra Ridgeway @ellisandhiggs
Lori Holt @beelori1
Wendy Chow @the.weekendquilter