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Community Sampler Sew Along: Block 7- Weathervane

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Hello there DYIers,

My turn has arrived! I never thought I would ever make a quilt, since I've always been focused on either designing textiles, thinking about home decor or creating new and innovate marketing campaigns, but here I am today. I am finishing the week by introducing the newly released block from the Community Sampler, The Weathervane Block. As you all know I have been contributing to the AGF blog for 9 months, and with regret, I have to write to you all that this will be my last one. I am embarking on a journey of my own, but definitely reminding myself about how fun and refreshing stepping into the quilting world has been! So without further ado, I want to thank everyone who left me a warm and encouraging message, it really meant a lot! To honor my last blog post here is my first quilt block!  Yay 

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When I learned I was next on the Community Sampler hosted by Sharon Holland and Maureen Cracknell I wasn't sure what to expect given that it was my first time at quilting, but as soon as the Weathervane block was announced, Meli and I got down to business and she explained in detail how the construction of this block would be. Since the Community Sampler started, we've been using Splendid Fusions, so to maintain the sew-along consistent, I started cutting some prints right away. 

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I really enjoyed cutting up all the pieces, Meli showed me a way to optimize the fabric and get the most out of my measurements. After that part was done we were ready to start sewing some half-square triangles, which for a first-time quilter was super fun to make :)

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Another step I really enjoyed doing was squaring up every piece! I liked how clean each piece looked, and it helped me visualize how the block would come together.

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Look how cute all my pieces look :) 

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And I'm  D O N E …. yay this is the final result! I think it's a good start for it being my first block, it was definitely a challenge sewing and aligning everything, but I am happy with how it looks.

   Block 7- Weathervane martina

 

I could not have done it without the help of Meli, our quilting expert! I really enjoyed this process and I am so excited to say that I've made my first quilt block! I hope you are all following the Community Sampler hosted by Sharon Holland and Maureen Cracknell, because it's filled with amazing work and talent AND of course, pretty fabrics!

 

Thank you so much for reading my blog posts! 

 

Until next time…

 

Martina 

4 responses to “Community Sampler Sew Along: Block 7- Weathervane”

  1. Barbara Opett Avatar
    Barbara Opett

    Oh no, Martina, your last blog post 😲, are you leaving AGF? I have enjoyed watching your u tube video,s, you keep it real girl and are always a ray of sunshine. I am going to miss your post so much. I wish you all the best on your new journey. So glad Meli helped you sew your first quilt block. It’s fun when all your pieces come out looking pretty and all squared up. Yours looks perfect!
    I’m going to miss you! 😭Take care of yourself.
    Barbara Opett

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  2. Martina Avatar
    Martina

    Barbara! you are going to make me cry, your comment is everything to me! I am so happy you enjoyed my videos, and I love your feedback. I started the home decor channel just for that, to share original and creative projects in a a fun way and I’m super happy you enjoyed them. Meli is a pro at quilting so I was glad I had her by my side to guide me through all the steps.
    Thank you for all the love!
    Martina

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  3. Rosemary Bolton Avatar
    Rosemary Bolton

    Best wishes to you Martina. You have been a joy and an inspiration to all of us. I know your future endeavors will be exciting. Sometimes a job change is scary, but you have the skills to grow.
    I remember back in dinosaur days, I was an RN in a hospital for 4 years and I had had enough. I learned a lot, and I was done with the soap operas, nutty patients and arrogant doctors, and Oh my, work mate dramas. these are things no one knows about, but it is Just like a Soap Opera.
    I decided to work for 4 orthopaedic surgeons, it started as a pay cut, but after the first year, I got a huge raise and a company car. I loved working with the doctors and the office staff is so much more professional. — so now you know my story hahaha🙃😂
    Your block looks perfect. I hope you continue sewing and making things.
    Again, prayers and God speed as you take a big leap

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  4. Martina Avatar
    Martina

    Hello Rosemary!
    I loved your story it made me laugh a lot! I do love Grey’s Anatomy, so I can sort of understand how that environment can be. It was a pleasure talking with you through this blog and I hope my blog posts served as inspiration :)
    I will definitely continue sewing and creating cute things for the home as I haven’t lost my love for home decor
    Hope we ran into each other again! Thanks for everything
    Martina

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