summer sampler 2020 quilt

The next quilt finished : Summer Sampler 2020! After the quilting series Summer Sampler 2019, I have also made the 2020 version. But with some changes. Instead of making only 16 blocks, I have opted for a similar version of the 2019 Summer Sampler and made 20 blocks.

21 summer sampler 2020 1 - skalabara quilts

The layout is 4 x 5 blocks with sashing and corner stones. All blocks are 12″ finished and sewn with different patchwork techniques. Like foundation paper piecing, sewing curves or half-square triangles. This time an easy piecing quilt along with some fabulous blocks designs.

21 summer sampler 2020 4 - skalabara quilts

I have added two inch wide strips between the blocks. The corner stone units with square in square block – are also two inches finished size. For the interior squares I have used all solids as in the quilt, mostly Kona solids.

Backing is a bedding sheet from IKEA with a paisley pattern in white/grey/black colors.

summer sampler 2020 backing - skalabara quilts

I have quilted the Summer Sampler 2020 with a wavy stich pattern using the walking foot quilting. Quilting thread is from Aurifil – Mako 40/2 – color 2600 Dove.

For the binding I have used all solid fabrics in the quilt, changing color shade all 20″.

summer sampler 2019
21 summer sampler 2020 2 - skalabara quilts
21 summer sampler 2020 3 - skalabara quilts

Summer Sampler 2020 Quilt size :  58″ x 72″ / Block size : 12″ x 12″

Wadding : Natur Bamboo Blend by Rosello – 50/50 bamboo cotton blend

Quilting thread : Aurifil Mako NE 40/2 – color 2600 Dove

flower small skalabara quilts

Happy quilting and have a good time until next blog post !

barbora

summer sampler 2019 quilt

2021 – a year of finishes … Like this one : Summer Sampler 2019 Quilt. Finally pieced together and quilted! Here links to my piecing progress in this quiltalong : first part, second part and third part.

summer sampler 2019 - skalabara quilts

I have opted for a 4 x 5 block layout and I did not piece one block of the 21 Summer Sampler 2019 block series. All blocks are 12″ finished and sewn with different patchwork techniques. Like foundation paper piecing and freehand foundation piecing, a variation of the drunkards path block with curves, half hexagons and half rectangle triangles or working with diamond cuts. A very good quiltalong to learn new piecing and sewing techniques

summer sampler 2019 - skalabara quilts

I have added two inch wide strips between the blocks. The corner stone units with square in square block – are also two inch finished. For the interior squares I have used all solids as in the quilt, mostly Kona solids.

Backing is a bedding sheet from IKEA with a paisley pattern in white/grey/black colors.

summer sampler 2019 backing 
 - skalabara quilts
summer sampler 2019 backing 
- skalabara quilts

I have quilted the Summer Sampler 2019 with a wavy stich pattern using the walking foot quilting. Quilting thread is from Aurifil – Mako 40/2 – color 2600 Dove.

For the binding I have used all solid fabrics in the quilt, changing color shade all 20″.

summer sampler 2019 binding 2 - skalabara quilts

summer sampler 2019 3 - skalabara quilts

And a sneak peak photo with a hint for my next blog post :

summer sampler 2019 and 2020 - skalabara quilts

Summer Sampler 2019 with 20 blocks – Quilt size :  58″ x 72″ / Block size : 12″ x 12″

Wadding : Natur Bamboo Blend by Rosello – 50/50 bamboo cotton blend

Quilting thread : Aurifil Mako NE 40/2 – color 2600 Dove

flower small skalabara quilts

Happy quilting and have a good time until next blog post !

barbora

sugaridoo/bernina quilt along part 1-3

Time flies, in this post I have blogged about my fabric choices for the Sugaridoo/Bernina quilt along. In the meantime, I have received instructions to make three different rows. 3 done, 9 more rows to go, only that I have to wait till autumn for the quilt design release. A very long time!

sugaridoo qal part 1-3_1 - skalabara quilts

Part 1 – row 5  : Hashtag, it is the row with yellow fabric. This one was real fun piecing. Straight forward tutorial, good cutting and piecing directions. Irene also has videos for each row, but I am “old school” and prefer instructions on paper to a video tutorial.

sugaridoo qal part 1-3_5 - skalabara quilts

Part 2 – row 1 : On Point, it is the row with the pink fabric. The row instructions and the tutorial were for paper piecing with freezer paper. Somehow I didn’t want to paper piece the row in sections and sew various blocks/units together. Instead, I used my 60º triangle ruler and made my own calculations. The design is the same and the On Point row is in one piece, only a bit higher than the original. I will cut the row when I have all rows pieced and before I sew the quilt top together.

sugaridoo qal part 1-3_2 - skalabara quilts

Part 3 – row 12 : Tetris, it is the row with purple fabric. Once more easy to follow and straightforward instructions. This row is to practice an accurate 1/4 inch seam allowance. There are 40 seams in the row’s length. So any little inaccuracy will show on the length. I was very confident, this can’t be a problem for me. But because I sew a scant a bit under 1/4 inch, it all added up. And the row is longer. My options are : check well the size of each section. Get the seam ripper into action and increase the seam allowance. Or wait till I assemble the entire quilt top and decide what to do. No rush at the moment!

sugaridoo qal part 1-3_4 - skalabara quilts

Stay tuned to the continuation of the Suigaridoo/Bernina quilt along. The new row designs get released end of each month.

Happy quilting

barbora   flower small skalabara quilts