I would like to do a sampler quilt so that I can make several different blocks that I like, but only have to make them one time each. I hope to improve my piecing skills by attempting more difficult blocks. I tend to prefer more traditional blocks. I am planning to make a pieced only quilt. My problem is not finding the blocks, (I have way more blocks I want to make than time to make them!) but making a unified, attractive quilt that is not too busy.
I have looked at many sampler quilts. I have a hard time limiting my color palette, but may have to do so to get the look I want. I also see that perhaps I need to narrow my block selection down to blocks with similarities. So next problem is the layout. I want to highlight each block, separating them in some way from one another, so that each block can be appreciated on it's own. Maybe a white background with no sashing (or white sashing to give more space between the blocks?) The discussion is great, and gives me things to think about. I really appreciate everyone's thoughts, comments, suggestions and ideas.