NEW! The Splendid Sampler 2 Featuring Nancy’s Spool Block

Splendid Sampler 2 Book Cover

NEW! The Splendid Sampler 2 Featuring Nancy’s Spool Block

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Splendid Sampler 2 Book Cover

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!

The Splendid Sampler 2

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.

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What you’ll need:

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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.

Note From Team Nancy2

 

Use your favorite half-square triangle tool, such as a No-Hassle Triangle Gauge.

 

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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.

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  • Stitch on both sides of the marking, with right sides together.

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  • 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.

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  • Press.

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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.

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  • Press.

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3.  Assembly

  • Arrange the Nancy’s Spool block as shown.

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  • Place upper right block A on upper left block B and lower right block B on lower left block A.

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  • Chain stitch making two rows.

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  • Place upper row over lower row.
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  • Stitch rows together.

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  • This block is 6-1/2″ square, including seam allowances.

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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.

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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.

Splendid Sampler 2 Book Cover

Happy Quilting,

Team Nancy Zieman

Nancy Zieman Productions. LLC.

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107 Comments

  • Jeannie Simon
    December 13, 2018

    I love sampler quilts!!

  • Lorna
    December 13, 2018

    Thank you for offering this giveaway.

  • Anne Z
    December 13, 2018

    I love the variety of blocks in this sampler quilt.

  • Pat Sloan
    December 13, 2018

    We are truly honored to have Nancy’s block as part of our Splendid Sampler project, thank you!

  • Debra
    December 13, 2018

    I love the idea of putting together a sampler quilt with so many choices! Thanks for the opportunity!

  • Sally Dixon
    December 13, 2018

    I love this block!

  • Ann West
    December 13, 2018

    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
    December 13, 2018

    Thanks for the chance to win this sampler book. Merry Christmas!

  • Detra Braymen
    December 13, 2018

    I love this samplet!! It allows me to try new designs and techniques and then you have a masterpiece when finished!!

  • Donna Fecteau
    December 13, 2018

    looks like an awesome book love the camper block on the cover !

  • ERMA W
    December 13, 2018

    What a nice tribute to name a block after Nancy. I would be thrilled to add this book to my collection.

  • Crystal
    December 13, 2018

    Thanks for the chance to win.

  • Amelia
    December 13, 2018

    What a nice selection of blocks. Would love to have it in my collection.

  • Marlene Hornsby
    December 13, 2018

    Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy of this book! I’d love to add this to my collection.

  • Dawn McGee
    December 13, 2018

    There are so many beautiful blocks in this book!

  • Nancy Lewis
    December 13, 2018

    I love this block and would love to have this book.

  • Cindy K
    December 13, 2018

    Liked the tutorial. The book looks like a lot of fun!

  • Thunder
    December 13, 2018

    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
    December 13, 2018

    Some new and exciting blocks. Oh the many possibilities!

  • Leslie
    December 13, 2018

    LOVE Nancy’s Spool block. Can’t wait to make it! Thank you for the tutorial!

  • Jean GB
    December 13, 2018

    I follow Pat Sloan’s blog. Would love this book to join the first one.

  • Susan
    December 13, 2018

    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
    December 13, 2018

    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
    December 13, 2018

    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
    December 13, 2018

    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
    December 13, 2018

    Beautiful Sampler. Would love to try it. Thank You

  • L Watson
    December 13, 2018

    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
    December 13, 2018

    I love Nancy’s spool block!

  • Sharon
    December 13, 2018

    I enjoy making new blocks, and would love to win the book.

  • Vontna
    December 13, 2018

    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
    December 13, 2018

    I love this variation of a spool block! I also would LOVE to win this book. Thank you.

  • Bev Martin
    December 13, 2018

    I LOVE this sampler! I see so many blocks in it that I would like to make.

  • Caryn S
    December 13, 2018

    This is a fun block and I have been enjoying the Splendid Samplers.

  • Mary Brock
    December 13, 2018

    What a wonderful block, so great to see Nancy’s legacy continuing on!

  • Marie Kozma
    December 13, 2018

    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
    December 13, 2018

    this spool pattern would be a great way to clear out my scrap drawer.

  • Sylvia Vega-Ortiz
    December 13, 2018

    It’s a wonderful block! So glad Nancy was included in this publication.

  • Donnamarie Worsley
    December 13, 2018

    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
    December 13, 2018

    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
    December 13, 2018

    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
    December 13, 2018

    So many pretty blocks! It would be hard to decide which one to start first!! Would love to have this book!

  • Milly Fessler
    December 13, 2018

    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
    December 13, 2018

    So simple! Thank you for posting the spool. The book provides great stash busting opportunities.

  • Mona Barber
    December 13, 2018

    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
    December 13, 2018

    Such a lovely block. Definitely shows Nancy’s love for sewing!

  • Becky Bynum
    December 13, 2018

    I love Nancy’s tv show and all her resources. She was a talented lady! This is a wonderful block.

  • MoeWest
    December 13, 2018

    I would love to have this book. For today, I’m going to make a spool block from my Christmas scraps!

  • Rhonda Ladson
    December 13, 2018

    Thanks for sharing your block. I can’t wait to make it.

  • Carolyn Croy
    December 13, 2018

    I have never made this block, but after reading and watching this post I will . I loved it.

  • Shirley Clark
    December 13, 2018

    I love this block! Thanks for the tutorial!

  • Emma Carpenter
    December 13, 2018

    Thank you for sharing.

  • Sally Chrisman
    December 13, 2018

    Will miss Nancy and her instructions. She visits via reruns, of course. Thanks for correcting this block.

  • Marion Blakely
    December 13, 2018

    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
    December 13, 2018

    I love the way this block goes together.

  • Teri c
    December 13, 2018

    Thank you for such a detailed tutorial for this block.

  • Jonnie
    December 13, 2018

    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
    December 13, 2018

    Thanks for the tutorial. And, this block is so fitting of Nancy.

  • Theresa Brooks
    December 13, 2018

    Still miss Nancy, but I “visit” her by using her books and sewing tips often. Thanks for the cute block!

  • Patti Zeggert
    December 13, 2018

    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
    December 13, 2018

    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
    December 13, 2018

    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
    December 13, 2018

    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
    December 13, 2018

    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
    December 13, 2018

    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.
    December 13, 2018

    I am going to try the spool quilt block. it looks like it is easy.

  • Florence Dupuis
    December 13, 2018

    I love sampler books. And this one is great because they are all the same size for easy missing and matching!

  • Marcia
    December 13, 2018

    This block is adorable, and I love the way it goes together.

  • MaryBeth
    December 13, 2018

    I learned so much from you. RIP Nancy

  • YvonneJ
    December 13, 2018

    Nancy was and still is an inspiration! Thanks for all the great sewing tips!

  • Susan L Clarkson
    December 13, 2018

    I learned a lot from Nancy & miss her, but she has left us much of her knowledge through books & video.

  • Pat
    December 13, 2018

    Thanks so much to Nancy’s friends for putting together this new book. Thanks to team Nancy for the chance to win.

  • Julie Lyon
    December 13, 2018

    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
    December 13, 2018

    Love these blocks. All the designers are so creative.

  • Sandra
    December 13, 2018

    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
    December 13, 2018

    What a lovely block. Thank you for sharing how to make it

  • Sandra D in Joliet
    December 13, 2018

    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
    December 13, 2018

    I love the splendid sampler blocks they are fun to do

  • pamela smith
    December 13, 2018

    Thank you for a chance to win this book. The instructions for Nancy’s block (seam) very easy to follow.

  • Linda Cejnar
    December 13, 2018

    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
    December 13, 2018

    A lot of talented sewers creating these blocks. Like Nancy’s Spool block. Nice to win the book.

  • Clovis
    December 13, 2018

    I made a mini spool wall hanging, but mine is not as good as Nancy’s.

  • Lillian K
    December 13, 2018

    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.
    December 13, 2018

    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
    December 13, 2018

    So many beautiful blocks. Thank you for sharing how to make the spool.

  • Louise LaBrode
    December 13, 2018

    This book has so many beautiful blocks, I cannot pick a favorite, guess I will have to make one of each. Mysticworkshop

  • DebbieW
    December 13, 2018

    I would love to win this book to make blocks as a process of healing.

  • Karen
    December 13, 2018

    Thanks for sharing how to make this block. I rarely win, would love to win this book. Thanks for the give away.

  • Sunni
    December 13, 2018

    How neat to have a block named Nancy’s Spool. I like the choice of colors used in the sample block.

  • Valerie Thompson
    December 14, 2018

    I would love to make the spool square for my sewing room. Thank you for the pattern.

  • Stephanie Hanson
    December 14, 2018

    Cute, cute spool block.

  • Lisa Marie
    December 14, 2018

    Lovely block! Nancy Z. was an inspiration and did so much to promote sewing.

  • Kyra Franz
    December 14, 2018

    What a great spool block!

  • Linda
    December 14, 2018

    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
    December 14, 2018

    Nancy was such an inspiration to me and anyone who sews. The spool block is so fitting. Thanks for the giveaway.

  • Barb K
    December 14, 2018

    Lovely spool block–have been wanting to make one!

  • K Joslin
    December 14, 2018

    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
    December 14, 2018

    What a fantastic book for quilting inspiration! I love Nancy’s Spool Block. Thanks for the great giveaway.

  • E Watson
    December 15, 2018

    I love the variety! The pineapple and the elephant are interesting. 🙂

  • Helen
    December 15, 2018

    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
    December 15, 2018

    I like the camper block, it’s very cute!

  • Patricia R
    December 15, 2018

    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
    December 16, 2018

    Love Nancy’s Spool Block. Would love to win the book.

  • Jody R
    December 16, 2018

    Very clever way to do those corners on the spool. Bet even I could do that one!!!

  • Connie Stallworth
    December 17, 2018

    I’ve been intending to purchase this book! I love it! Thankful to have a chance to win!

  • CAROL
    December 17, 2018

    I REALLY LIKE THIS. THANKS FOR THE PATTERN. I’D LIKE
    TO MAKE THIS!

  • RoLaur
    December 27, 2018

    So pretty and so easy!!! Will be looking through my stash to do this very soon. Thank you.

  • Helen Jaroslawski
    November 5, 2019

    Love the spool block.Good tutorial, looks easy. Thank you.

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