NEW! The Splendid Sampler 2 Featuring Nancy’s Spool Block
Announcing The Splendid Sampler 2 by good friends Pat Sloan and Jane Davidson.
Pat and Jane invited 80 designers to join them for The Splendid Sampler 2 book. They asked each designer to create a block in their signature style, that answered this question: “I’m living my best quilting live when …” The book has a total of 100 quilt blocks, all 6″ finished blocks. Nancy Zieman Productions is honored to be a part of The Splendid Sampler 2 with Nancy Zieman’s block, Nancy’s Spool, featured on page 8!
Nancy Zieman, Nancy’s Spool, page 8, The Splendid Sampler 2 Book:
“I’m living my best quilting life when I’m spending creative time with sewing friends. Nancy Zieman”
Nancy’s block, named Nancy’s Spool, represents the annual creative getaways with Nancy’s friend, Mary Mulari, at her home in northern Minnesota, and her quilting dates with landscape quilting buddy, Natalie Sewell, at her home studio in Madison, WI.
What you’ll need:
A. One tan square, 3-7/8″
B. One navy square, 3-7/8″
C. Four red squares, 1-3/4″
D. Two tan squares, 3-1/2″
Block A—Create two (2)
What you will need:
A. One tan square, 3-7/8″
B. One navy square, 3-7/8″
C. Two red squares, 1-3/4″
All seam allowances are scant 1/4″ unless otherwise stated.
Use your favorite half-square triangle tool, such as a No-Hassle Triangle Gauge.
1. Create two 1/2-square triangle blocks from A-tan and B-navy fabric.
- Layer Fabric A and Fabric B right sides together. Draw a diagonal line from corner to corner on the wrong side of Fabric B.
- Stitch on both sides of the marking, with right sides together.
- Cut apart, using a rotary cutter.
Press
- Layer Fabric C on lower corner of Fabric B right sides together, aligning side edges. Draw a diagonal line from corner to corner on the wrong side of Fabric C. Or, use your straight-line laser function on your Baby Lock sewing machine. Stitch on the marking.
- Cut off top corner 1/4″ from seam, using a rotary cutter.
- Press.
Block B – Create two (2)
What you will need:
D. Two tan squares, 3-1/2″
C. Two red squares, 1-3/4″
2. Create two blocks from D-tan and C-red fabric.
- Layer Fabric C on lower corner of Fabric A right sides together, aligning side edges. Draw a diagonal line from corner to corner on the wrong side of Fabric C. Stitch on the marking.
- Cut off top corner 1/4″ from seam, using a rotary cutter.
- Press.
3. Assembly
- Arrange the Nancy’s Spool block as shown.
- Place upper right block A on upper left block B and lower right block B on lower left block A.
- Chain stitch making two rows.
- Place upper row over lower row.
- Stitch rows together.
- This block is 6-1/2″ square, including seam allowances.
Pick up your copy of The New! Splendid Sampler 2 book, today, stitch Nancy’s Spool block (page eight) along with as many other blocks as you’d like! Join the community on Instagram (#TheSplendidSampler) or visit the official web site at TheSplendidSampler.com.
For a chance to win a copy of The Splendid Sampler 2: Another 100 Blocks from a Community of Quilters, from Martingale, please leave a comment below.
Happy Quilting,
Team Nancy Zieman
Nancy Zieman Productions. LLC.
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Jeannie Simon
I love sampler quilts!!
Lorna
Thank you for offering this giveaway.
Anne Z
I love the variety of blocks in this sampler quilt.
Pat Sloan
We are truly honored to have Nancy’s block as part of our Splendid Sampler project, thank you!
Debra
I love the idea of putting together a sampler quilt with so many choices! Thanks for the opportunity!
Sally Dixon
I love this block!
Ann West
I have really loved seeing all the wonderful blocks by a variety of designers that made up the contents of the book. Thank you for the opportunity to win this wonderful book.
Melissa David
Thanks for the chance to win this sampler book. Merry Christmas!
Detra Braymen
I love this samplet!! It allows me to try new designs and techniques and then you have a masterpiece when finished!!
Donna Fecteau
looks like an awesome book love the camper block on the cover !
ERMA W
What a nice tribute to name a block after Nancy. I would be thrilled to add this book to my collection.
Crystal
Thanks for the chance to win.
Amelia
What a nice selection of blocks. Would love to have it in my collection.
Marlene Hornsby
Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy of this book! I’d love to add this to my collection.
Dawn McGee
There are so many beautiful blocks in this book!
Nancy Lewis
I love this block and would love to have this book.
Cindy K
Liked the tutorial. The book looks like a lot of fun!
Thunder
Great block. Thanks for sharing the how to, and thanks for the chance to win a book.
I Wish all y’all at Team Nancy a very Merry Christmas
Judy Gilchrist
Some new and exciting blocks. Oh the many possibilities!
Leslie
LOVE Nancy’s Spool block. Can’t wait to make it! Thank you for the tutorial!
Jean GB
I follow Pat Sloan’s blog. Would love this book to join the first one.
Susan
Charming quilted blocks bring joy in choosing, assembling and having the final creation. What a fabulous way to pay tribute to Nancy and all the creative quilters!
Julie Kill
It’s collaborations like this one that restore faith in humanity. Seeing the work of all of these designers in one place, as well as the tutorial for Nancy’s block, just re-charges my sewing batteries! The fact that they are personal and unique really makes me want to sew them!
THANK YOU!
Judy M
I miss Nancy, she always showed me easy to follow instructions, I believe her spool block will fit a new project, in the most fun way, thanks for sharing.
Laura M
It is so much fun to see the variety of blocks when all of these creative people pool their skills. What a great way to try various techniques and make something beautiful.
Marianne Barta
Beautiful Sampler. Would love to try it. Thank You
L Watson
Aren’t they fun! I am drawn to the elephant block which reminds me of my sister who likes elephants. It is so nice to see Nancy’s spool block also.
Brenda Nance
I love Nancy’s spool block!
Sharon
I enjoy making new blocks, and would love to win the book.
Vontna
When I clicked on the notions tool it takes you to the website and there was a tutorial on how to use the No-Hassle Triangle Gauge, which was great as I have this tool and never knew how to use it.
Karen
I love this variation of a spool block! I also would LOVE to win this book. Thank you.
Bev Martin
I LOVE this sampler! I see so many blocks in it that I would like to make.
Caryn S
This is a fun block and I have been enjoying the Splendid Samplers.
Mary Brock
What a wonderful block, so great to see Nancy’s legacy continuing on!
Marie Kozma
I enjoy reading the posts in your blogs. Our community of quilters produce some of the loveliest and important quilting works I have been graced to see. Sampler books like this one are inspiring to young quilters and sewers and keep our craft strong. Keep ‘em comin’!
diane c
this spool pattern would be a great way to clear out my scrap drawer.
Sylvia Vega-Ortiz
It’s a wonderful block! So glad Nancy was included in this publication.
Donnamarie Worsley
This would make a great project book for our quilting bee, Sew B Fine, we would all make blocks to make a large quilt to donate to one of our many facilities in our town.
Happy Holiday
Elda Gay Elkins
I am facinated by the simplicity of Nancy’s instructions. She makes even complicated blocks easy to construct. Please keep her work/programs/books on the market for future sewists to learn from.
Lynn Dean
I have been waiting for this book to come out. It has so many clicks I would love to make. I would love to win a copy.
Viv
So many pretty blocks! It would be hard to decide which one to start first!! Would love to have this book!
Milly Fessler
The blocks are awesome in this book. Looked at it at my LQS but need to save for the cost. Thanks for the opportunity to try to win one. Thank you
Jan C
So simple! Thank you for posting the spool. The book provides great stash busting opportunities.
Mona Barber
Sampler blocks teach me something new every time. I need to be challenged sometimes. With all the great work shown so well & great directions makes quilting fun……
Denise Zuhlke
Such a lovely block. Definitely shows Nancy’s love for sewing!
Becky Bynum
I love Nancy’s tv show and all her resources. She was a talented lady! This is a wonderful block.
MoeWest
I would love to have this book. For today, I’m going to make a spool block from my Christmas scraps!
Rhonda Ladson
Thanks for sharing your block. I can’t wait to make it.
Carolyn Croy
I have never made this block, but after reading and watching this post I will . I loved it.
Shirley Clark
I love this block! Thanks for the tutorial!
Emma Carpenter
Thank you for sharing.
Sally Chrisman
Will miss Nancy and her instructions. She visits via reruns, of course. Thanks for correcting this block.
Marion Blakely
Now I have some great ideas for my fabric stash! I love the spool block. I really miss Nancy, but it is so nice that her work continues to teach and inspire us. I bought that tool at the last May sale she was at, but I haven’t used it yet. Now I can.
CHARLOTTE KEY
I love the way this block goes together.
Teri c
Thank you for such a detailed tutorial for this block.
Jonnie
Thank you! I was making a Spool block recently, and wondered to myself how it might look on point. Now I know!!!! It is adorable! Gonna hafta try this asap! Thanks so much for sharing and the chance to win the book!
Donna W
Thanks for the tutorial. And, this block is so fitting of Nancy.
Theresa Brooks
Still miss Nancy, but I “visit” her by using her books and sewing tips often. Thanks for the cute block!
Patti Zeggert
I like how easy this block comes together, thanks for the instructions. I’ve never made a sampler quilt before. This book would certainly provide great inspiration for me and my friend to create one together. Thanks!
Gail K
I really like Nancy’s spool block. Thank you for the instructions! I foresee many hours of piecing all the blocks in this book & reading the designers’ personal comments.
Janet johnson
I have been wanting to get into quilting for a while now but the thought of making a whole bunch of blocks exactly alike sounded a little boring to me. A sampler quilt sounds like an exciting project. As long as sizes and colors coordinate, I see no problem. Thanks for the idea.
Marylou
I am working on the Splendid One blocks and enjoying it so very much-know I would love to continue on with #2!!!
Nancy McFall
I would love to have this book. I has such a great assortment of blocks, and I love the spool block. Thank you for the opportunity to win.
Brenda Ackerman
I have looked at a couple other Spool Blocks using Nancy’s block in the Splendid Sampler 2 and they all are wonderful! Nancy was a fabulous instructor and quilter who is missed by so many! I look forward to creating a quilt with this block.
beth d.
I am going to try the spool quilt block. it looks like it is easy.
Florence Dupuis
I love sampler books. And this one is great because they are all the same size for easy missing and matching!
Marcia
This block is adorable, and I love the way it goes together.
MaryBeth
I learned so much from you. RIP Nancy
YvonneJ
Nancy was and still is an inspiration! Thanks for all the great sewing tips!
Susan L Clarkson
I learned a lot from Nancy & miss her, but she has left us much of her knowledge through books & video.
Pat
Thanks so much to Nancy’s friends for putting together this new book. Thanks to team Nancy for the chance to win.
Julie Lyon
I’ve never done a sampler quilt before, this looks intriguing! I am so thankful that I found Nancy Z. many years ago and appreciate all her experience that she so willingly shared with us all. I could always count on her website to have the perfect notion or idea for any sewing dilemma
Terry
Love these blocks. All the designers are so creative.
Sandra
I have always wanted to make a spool quilt but never got around to it. I would LOVE to have Nancy’s Spool book and make a Nancy’s Spool Quilt as a remembrance of her teaching me so many things all these years. What a great book to have.
Laura Case
What a lovely block. Thank you for sharing how to make it
Sandra D in Joliet
I love this simple, sewing themed block from Nancy. I learned so much from her and miss her new innovative ideas. I also loved seeing all the designs in both Splendid Sampler sew alongs.
Elaine
I love the splendid sampler blocks they are fun to do
pamela smith
Thank you for a chance to win this book. The instructions for Nancy’s block (seam) very easy to follow.
Linda Cejnar
I just purchased this book, so if I win, I would give it to my quilting buddy Pam. Nancy’s spool block is exactly how a spool of thread should look! Thank you for the opportunity to win!
Helen Bowie
A lot of talented sewers creating these blocks. Like Nancy’s Spool block. Nice to win the book.
Clovis
I made a mini spool wall hanging, but mine is not as good as Nancy’s.
Lillian K
I love this version of the spool block. It is one of the easier ones I have tried. Would love to win this book.
Beth T.
I’ve really been sorry I didn’t quilt along with the bloggers. The book would give me another chance. Thanks for the giveaway!
Rosie
So many beautiful blocks. Thank you for sharing how to make the spool.
Louise LaBrode
This book has so many beautiful blocks, I cannot pick a favorite, guess I will have to make one of each. Mysticworkshop
DebbieW
I would love to win this book to make blocks as a process of healing.
Karen
Thanks for sharing how to make this block. I rarely win, would love to win this book. Thanks for the give away.
Sunni
How neat to have a block named Nancy’s Spool. I like the choice of colors used in the sample block.
Valerie Thompson
I would love to make the spool square for my sewing room. Thank you for the pattern.
Stephanie Hanson
Cute, cute spool block.
Lisa Marie
Lovely block! Nancy Z. was an inspiration and did so much to promote sewing.
Kyra Franz
What a great spool block!
Linda
What a beautiful book – a great way to pay tribute to Nancy and her sewing gifts, and to use stash to make a gorgeous quilt.
Carmen N
Nancy was such an inspiration to me and anyone who sews. The spool block is so fitting. Thanks for the giveaway.
Barb K
Lovely spool block–have been wanting to make one!
K Joslin
Nancy was an inspiration and a fixture for my Saturday mornings. Even though there are reruns now, it’s not the same. Her block is truly representative of her.
Bonnie
What a fantastic book for quilting inspiration! I love Nancy’s Spool Block. Thanks for the great giveaway.
E Watson
I love the variety! The pineapple and the elephant are interesting. 🙂
Helen
What a wonderful book and a nice tribute to Nancy. I learned so very much from her. She was truly an inspiration to the sewing world. Love the spool block.
Sarah
I like the camper block, it’s very cute!
Patricia R
Not really every had made a quilt from blocks like this, the book would allow me to learn great skills and be able to try my hand at making a quilt.
Linda H
Love Nancy’s Spool Block. Would love to win the book.
Jody R
Very clever way to do those corners on the spool. Bet even I could do that one!!!
Connie Stallworth
I’ve been intending to purchase this book! I love it! Thankful to have a chance to win!
CAROL
I REALLY LIKE THIS. THANKS FOR THE PATTERN. I’D LIKE
TO MAKE THIS!
RoLaur
So pretty and so easy!!! Will be looking through my stash to do this very soon. Thank you.
Helen Jaroslawski
Love the spool block.Good tutorial, looks easy. Thank you.