Summer Sampler 2019 Block 15: Using color

Hello from New York City! I'm spending a week there with my family as a last hurrah before the kids head back to school. We’re doing all the touristy things, plus taking in some theater and U.S. Open tennis. Hopefully in the midst of our vacationing, I remembered to send out this week's Summer Sampler 2019 block pattern! If I forgot, I promise it will show up soon. 😂

Anyway, this week's block pattern is ... (drumroll) ... all about using color! This is one of my very favorite things about quilting—the way color and value choices can dramatically alter the look of a design. This week's block is called "Circle Gets the Square" and it was designed by Krystina Hopkins of KH Quilts.

These are traditional drunkard path units, and it's some pretty tight curve sewing. But the design payoff here is huge! I love the finished result. And Krystina's pattern includes a great discussion of how color placement can change the look of this block design—it's worthwhile to scan that part of the pattern before you make any decisions about how to use color in this block.

Want to make your own Summer Sampler 2019: Piecing Bootcamp quilt? Each block tackles a new piecing skill or technique. Join us to up your quilting game, and you'll get immediate access to all 21 blocks, plus finishing instructions for two different layouts. Click here to join!

The Summer Sampler 2019: Piecing Bootcamp pattern includes:
• Fully-tested instructions for 21 gorgeous blocks (12" finished size)
• Complete finishing instructions to make an 80" x 92" sampler quilt
• Instructions for two layout options—you get both! No need to choose!
• All fabric requirements and suggested Moda Bella Solids colors (YES! There are fabric kits available from Sewtopia and Canadian shop Mad About Patchwork)
• Quilt mock-up coloring sheet for planning
• Access to an exclusive subscriber-only Facebook group to ask questions, get advice, and interact with the designers and a community of other quilters

The Summer Sampler 2019 designers are: Top to Bottom, Left to Right
Row 1: Heather Black @Quiltachusetts, Krista Hennebury @poppyprint, Lynne Goldsworthy @lilysquilts,  Lee Heinrich @lee.a.heinrich, Krystina Hopkins @khquilts
Row 2: Andrea Tsang Jackson @3rdstoryworkshop, Jemima Flendt @tiedwitharibbon, Faith Jones @freshlemonsquilts, Kitty Wilkin @nightquilter, Yvonne Fuchs @quiltingjetgirl
Row 3: Lynn Carson Harris @lynncarsonharris, Stephanie Zacharer Ruyle @spontaneousthreads
Row 4: Jen Carlton Bailly @bettycrockerass, Amy Friend @duringquiettime, Justin Stafford @keatonquilts, Katie Blakesley @swimbikequilt, Jo Avery @mybearpaw