Stepping up the pace a bit on the blocks from the Loyal Union Sampler book by Jennifer Chiaverini. I’ve got five more blocks to share today.
First up is Memory which required some hand piecing.
The next one is so plain compared to most of the others. It’s called Memory Chain. A couple of seams needed to be hand stitched.
The third one is Michigan Beauty. I love this design! Some hand sewing needed here as well.
This is Minnesota Lady’s Slipper. Nice and easy but very effective.
Finally, Miss Van Lew’s Star with lots of hand piecing this time.
This was quite a challenging group for me to sew. I enjoyed every minute. Here’s where I’m up to now.
Oh Sew Tempting 
A St
/ September 13, 2018It’s a masterpiece Avis. I absolutely love it.
Speak later Xx
Oh Sew Tempting
/ September 14, 2018Haha! Thanks Allison 🙂
witchylin
/ September 13, 2018I love it too. I really like Michigan Beauty and Miss Van Lew’s Star. There is a lot of work going into these blocks. It will be a true family heirloom when completed. 😉
Oh Sew Tempting
/ September 14, 2018Still chugging away at it 🙂
katechiconi
/ September 13, 2018Love that last one! You’re really motoring now, aren’t you 🙂
Oh Sew Tempting
/ September 14, 2018I’m trying to keep going this time!
katechiconi
/ September 14, 2018I think you’ve got a head of steam up, and you’re past halfway. Hopefully you’ll be able to keep up the momentum.
Oh Sew Tempting
/ September 14, 2018Well, I won’t be doing any other patchwork until I’ve got these blocks done. That’s my motivator.
claire93
/ September 13, 2018yup Memory Chain looks rather simple compared to the other blocks – I wonder how it found its way into the book?
Oh Sew Tempting
/ September 14, 2018Yep, but it still has Y-seams so it’s not as simple to stitch as it looks. Not my favourite though.
oldstablescrafts
/ September 13, 2018I have just found your site. I am not a quilter, but have always been impressed by those who make such stunning creations from a few small pieces of fabric. Can you recommend a good starting place? I am very familiar with a sewing machine, but have no idea where to start with quilting. Lx
Oh Sew Tempting
/ September 14, 2018Hi, welcome to my blog 🙂 A great starting place would be Youtube. I’d suggest watching some tutorials by the Gourmet Quilter and the Missouri Star Quilt Company. Tutorials by Eleanor Burns on Quilt in a Day are also excellent. There’s more than enough there for years of patchwork and quilting but you’ll find many more of your own favourites too. Also search for “nesting seams” and “chain piecing” which are a must for success and speed. Most importantly, you’ll need to master sewing a quarter inch seam. I don’t know whether you’ve thought about fabric but I started with charm packs which have a variety of fabrics from the same line so they all coordinate. I’m not sure what style of patchwork you like best but if you follow lots of blogs and watch a few tutorials you’ll soon be sewing your own quilts . I’ve also got a few tutorials of my own here too. Just click the top photo link of a cup of coffee and biscuits near the top right of this page. If you have any questions, feel free to ask here or my email address is on the right too. Be warned, patchwork and quilting is highly addictive! Good luck!
Jill
/ September 14, 2018Lovely work
Oh Sew Tempting
/ September 14, 2018Thank you 🙂