A Springtime Sampler

Here in Colorado the blossoms are 

starting to appear on the trees,

and the tulips look especially colorful
this year.

Spring is officially here.

When the seasons change,
it's nice to also change the quilt that's our the bed.

One of my favorite quilts is 

this wonderful applique sampler.

The pattern is by Lori Smith

called 

Love Always.

88" X 88"

 I finished it in 2008.

The fabrics are a Fig Tree line by Moda
called Yuletide Jubilee.

Reds and greens don't always
say Christmas
especially if the greens are more of a

spring green.

Most quilters have done a sampler quilt

one time or another.

 Samplers are a delightful way

to learn new techniques,

pace yourself,

and have the opportunity to make

lots of different blocks without making a 

whole quilt with only one design.

I enjoyed appliqueing the simple,
soft curved pieces of the blocks.

You can see I used a fairly limited palette.

The blocks were framed perfectly
with the half square triangle borders and

 then framed again with the sashing strips.

My machine quilter, P. Raymond,
did a fantastic job, interpreting each
block individually and including accents on the appliques.
It definitely added to the
beauty of each block.

I used a wool batt in this quilt,

but that's a good thing.
 The nights can still be pretty chilly here.

Just like each individual block that
works together in a sampler,

each new sign of spring

 brings the beauty and sweet smells
of the season to it's fullness.

Weather Update:
At least 3 inches of snow
is predicted for the Denver Metro area
on Mother's Day!
So much for spring!

Until Next Time-