I started this sampler right after Christmas this year. It was my reintroduction into quilting. It is from a book I found at the public library. I am sorry I did not write down the name of the book or the author. I will try to find out and post later. It was a great instructional tool and the author deserves all the credit. I don't think the blocks were original to her but her instructions were easily followed. I saved the quilting until now because it was a smaller piece and would transport well. I started handquilting it in Texas before I left home. Continued in northern Indiana while on the job site with my husband and in Illinois while caring for my mom. I just finished it while watching my three grandchildren in southern Illinois. I think I will name it "Trail of Joy" because it brought me so much joy as I took it from place to place. It may find a home in Illinois either with my daughter or niece. Thanks for looking!

Beautiful quilt!!

Wonderful choice of colors!

Thanks, the colors are even better in real life. The blues are not truer.

It's beautiful and I love the name.

What a lovely way to feature different sampler blocks. I like the way you did the sashing with the 9patch blocks inserted. You did a beautiful job.

Beautiful!

Thanks, Kayquilt. I name of the book was The Big Book of Quilting. It is a compilation of 4 previously published books. The one I used to create this quilt is called The Essential Guide of Practically Perfect Patchwork Quilt by Michele Morrow Harer. I renewed it twice which is the limit and then my husband checked it out once for me. Good information for inexperienced quilters.

Very pretty, I think I'll do a samp;er, that way I get to do all the blocks I admire.

I agree! There are so many blocks that look fun to make and I couldn't possible make each into a quilt. I plan to make one year from now on.