Finally, I cut into my Charley Harper cardinal fabric.
Why oh why did I only buy one yard? I love these little birds and want to keep them around for a long, long time. I'm glad I found a project that highlights these pretty birds while not eating up all of my yard in just a few cuts.
The Moda Sampler Block Shuffle is a series of free blocks offered by shops that carry Moda products. The series has been going on for a couple of months now and runs through the end of January. Participating shops offer two or three new blocks each week. Each block is designed or sponsored by a different designer. There are two copies of the pattern on each printed page. The idea is to keep one for yourself and share the other with a friend. The blocks are only available for a limited time. I am getting mine from the Intown Quilters.
This is Block 2 by Me & My Sister Designs. Because the cardinals are fussy cut, I went through and sorted the blocks that have been published so far so that the easier ones to cut are first.
This is Block 4 by V and Co. I have collected 24 blocks so far and stitched up 5. It took a while for me to commit to using my cardinals for this project.
Block 6 by American Jane. I altered this block slightly. The center is supposed to be a four-patch but I liked using a bigger piece of the cardinals for the center.
Block 8 by little miss shabby. Again, I turned the center from a four-patch to a single larger square.
I like they way they look together so far. This is a good project to fit in between others or when I want something that won't take a long time to do. I'm not sure what the final count of blocks will be for the Moda Sampler Block Shuffle series but I intend to make them all. There may be a few alterations along the way so they fit with my cardinal themed sampler. Hoping to share more progress with you in a few weeks. I'd love to see your blocks if you decide to play along.
Linking up with Let's Bee Social at Sew Fresh Quilts and Work in Progress Wednesday at Freshly Pieced. Also linking up with Needle and Thread Thursday at My Quilt Infatuation and Scraptastic Tuesday over at She Can Quilt.
these blocks are great - the finished quilt will be so unique. I've been printing off the sampler shuffle blocks as they become available but haven't come up with a good plan for the project.
ReplyDeleteThanks! It usually takes me a really long time to decide about projects like this. By the time I get started, all the hype is done and gone.
DeleteThat cardinal fabric is just too cute!
ReplyDeleteI agree. I don't normally go crazy over a specific fabric, but this one did it for me. Thanks for commenting.
DeleteLove the cardinal fabric and the way you are incorporating it into this quilt! Can't wait to see it finished!
ReplyDeleteThanks! We will see how it evolves.
DeleteOH my Goodness.....love the cardinal fabric! Your blocks are looking great to showcase that adorable fabric.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I am happy with the start. It will be fun to see how it progresses.
DeleteWell, at least you were smart and bought a yard. I only bought a fat quarter. :(
ReplyDeleteSo far, my project isn't using up too much fabric. I am sure I could share a little if you find yourself needing another cardinal or two.
DeleteBeautiful blocks. You've made really good use of the Cardinals fabric.
ReplyDeleteThank you! Although the first cut was a little dramatic, I'm having fun now that I have found a project to showcase the cardinals.
DeleteOh, man, I wish I had bought a yard of the Cardinals! I think I only got a fat quarter, too....sigh. They look GREAT in these blocks. I need a fabric sugar daddy! lol
ReplyDeleteThanks. Never thought about a fabric sugar daddy. Hmmm...
ReplyDeleteGreat decision to use the cardinals! Love the blocks. Thank you for linking up to #scraptastictuesday
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect fabric to tie all the sampler blocks together! The quilt will be stunning!
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