Block 87 Shining Star

This was a fun paper pieced star. You can get the pattern for the block over at the Splendid Sampler or you can preorder the book.

Block 86 Unity Star

This block is constructed as a nine patch of diamond in a square blocks. You can get the pattern for the pieced block over at the Splendid Sampler or you can preorder the book. Just a reminder that the patterns will only be available for free for two weeks after the Sampler finishes.

Block 85 Flow

A simple paper pieced plane. I used navy blue Kona solid and a light blue Fossil Fern.

Block 84 The Early Bird

You might think this is paper pieced, but it is not. Joan Ford prefers piecing to paper piecing. 

Block 83 Minnesota Maze

This block is a fancy churn dash.

Block 82 Under the Apple Tree

My first hand-pieced block.  This block uses some odd shapes, but comes together nicely. You can get the pattern for the pieced block over at the Splendid Sampler or you can preorder the book. Just a reminder that the patterns will only be available for free for two weeks after the Sampler finishes.

Block 81 With Love From

Some small paper pieced kisses and hugs in pink and green. You can get the pattern for the pieced block over at the Splendid Sampler or you can preorder the book. Just a reminder that the patterns will only be available for free for two weeks after the Sampler finishes.

Block 80 – Heartstring Star

The paper piecing makes the small slivers of fabric crisp and clean. It is very geometric.

Block 79 – Spool of Inspirational Threads

I loved creating the blue and purple designer fabric with my scraps for this one. And of course it was paper pieced.

Block 78 – Jersey

A beautiful bright pieced star.You can still get your pattern for free at The Splendid Sampler or you can preorder the book. Just a reminder that the patterns will only be available for free for two weeks after the Sampler finishes.