farm & folk sampler quilt

- party in the quilt back!

a few Farm & Folk Sampler quilt details:  

The #folksamplersewalong is being hosted by sara buscaglia from farm and folk. Although we’ve all been making the same blocks most weeks, each one is so unique. So inspiring to see how everyone interprets the blocks in their own ways, through colour, texture, pattern and techniques. 

I think my sampler quilt - with its different weights of fabric, soft limited palette and a few solids tossed into the mix - captures that intersection of traditional quilting with a modern twist quite nicely.

I started out with a carefully curated selection of fabrics (a fabric bundle from @cottoneer back in 2018), I added in a mix of linens & cottons from my stash while still trying to keep my colour palette simple. My main background colour is cream, in assorted subtle shades.

I made extra sawtooth stars & one extra chain & bar block too - super fun revisiting the blocks and changing up different elements. And I think having some blocks that are similar in construction helps achieve some cohesion.

I used Ruby Star Society 'maze in goldenrod' for my sashing. Even though there's not really any gold in this, I love how it ties everything together subtly, with just enough contrast without being overpowering.

Ever conscious of that growing pile of quilt tops in the wardrobe, I decided to use a soft peachy log cabin quilt for my backing, #partyinthequiltback.  
I opted for E2E panto 'compass rose' quilting by Leeanne @ quiltmekiwi. It’s a nice foil to the blocks and sashing, plus the texture is pleasantly soft. Pale thread blends well with all the colours.

My binding is a gold Alison Glass fabric, it works in nicely with my sashing. 

Quilt measures 53" x 67". 

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