Splendid Sampler Happenings

I remember hearing something about this "Splendid Sampler" thing somewhere.   And a few of my Besties asking "Are you doing it??"  My besties and I do a lot of projects together.  I opted OUT of this one because I work full time and have machines to finish for customers.  This is a VERY active bunch of ladies!!!   New blocks are released twice a week (Sundays & Thursdays) and are not just shapes thrown together.   There are some VERY cool blocks here!  

So while off in Syracuse this past weekend for the AQS show, I get wind of an event at Calico Gals on Thursday night!  "Meet up in the Middle" -Pat Sloan called it.   "People are bringing their blocks, Pat Sloan will be there, etc and so on".  Lori couldn't make it, so I took her place with Charlotte.   Can I just say....WOW.   What a fun, crazy, awesome group of peeps!!   Here's some pictures from the event!!

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It was nice to see Joan Ford of Hummingbird Highway again.   We had a class with her a few years back and had an absolute blast.   She even blogged about it here.  My Jewel Box Journey is one of her patterns!

Needless to say - upon returning from my trip and having the luxury of an internet connection (which was non-existent at Quilt Camp de la Charlotte... I started sifting through the Spendid Sampler site and downloading my favorites.  I'm not interested in making them all, but as a result of seeing so many design walls...there are a few I DEFINITELY want to make!!!

The first one that caught my eye was "Blossoming" by Jenny Reynolds.

The Next one was "Nature's Walk" by Vicki Tucek

Nature's Walk

Stitch Crazy By Kathy Schmitz