simple sampler quilt - week 2...

finally catching up on posting my blocks, thanks to vacation time!! these are the blocks that i made for week two.

i was surprised at how well my seams went together on these blocks. i have decided that i do not do well with pressing my seams to the side and have gone back to pressing my seams open.  maybe that makes me less of a quilter,but everything just lines up better for me that way.

more blocks tomorrow!!

simple sampler quilt - week 1...

when i decided to make my first quilt, i really wanted to make one for my cousin as a wedding gift, so i just jumped in and went for it. since then i have learned a lot and my skills have increased, but i still have never done anything to really learn how to quilt.  when i saw the simple sampler quilt along on amy's creative side, i thought it was the perfect opportunity to learn.  i am a  few weeks behind but am working hard to catch up!!

the following are the blocks i completed for week 1.

i am using fabrics from treetop fancy by tina givens.  i hope you like!!