Finally! After, what seems like, years, I finally finished the City Sampler.
This is the product of the Tula Pink’s City Sampler: 100 Modern Quilt Blocks.
I started it in 2014 with high hopes of having a fun joint experience with Julie. Of course, it was fun to work on it at the same time, but the whole experience was not that great. I had problems with my seam allowance. Coupled with the small pieces in a lot of the blocks, many of the blocks came out the wrong sizes. I think of myself as a competent piecer, so this problem was extremely frustrating especially when I couldn’t diagnose the cause of the problem.
Also, I do not like log cabin blocks. I don’t know what it is about them, but I don’t like them. This book had a ton of log cabin-like patterns. They just felt like torture to me.
I finally decided to suck up the suffering and get this off of my list. As you know, I worked on it at the CQFA Retreat and that event provided the hours I needed to get over the hump.
What makes this quilt is the quilting. Colleen outdid herself with masterful work. We have a true collaboration and it shows in this quilt.
You can find more posts about the making of this quilt by clicking on the City Sampler tag.
Congratulations on this finish! Yes, you have sweated over it for years. It turned out great. I really love the back. Beautiful!
Thanks! I am really trying hard to finish things when I start them and not leave them for years. Yes, I have some projects that have been around for years, but I hope not to add any to the list.
To me it seems as if it was worth the pain, because it’s fabulous (and done!). I really love the way you put the blocks on the back of the quilt too.
Yes, the quilt turned out really well. I am so pleased with how it came out and am glad that the process was worth it. Thanks!