Welcome to the first week of the Solstice Sampler Sew Along! Thank you so much for joining! I’m thrilled to have you join us on this creative journey. We’ve got an amazing lineup of designers and some really exciting quilt blocks coming your way. Each block is designed to help you grow your skills - so get ready to try something new and maybe learn a fun technique or two along the way. Let’s dive in and make something beautiful together! 

Here is the full sampler! This year, we made our version with Riley Blake Designs' Confetti Cotton Solids. You can also color your own sampler quilt on QuiltInk or PreQuilt. 

 

Here are the fabric requirements for this year's solstice sampler. The names of the colors used in the sample are mentioned in parentheses.

A (Sand Dollar): ¾ yard

B (Papaya): 1 ½ yards

C (Grapefruit): 1 yard

D (Curry): 1 ½ yard
E (Lettuce): ½ yard

F (Sage) ⅔ yard

G (Lodgepole): 1 yard

H (Peaches N Cream): 4 ½ yards

 

And now, on to this week's block, by me Alderwood Studio!

 

Each week we will have a fun prize for some lucky participant of the Solstice Sampler! All you need to do is post your progress (and it's ok if it's not on the block of the week) on Instagram with the tag #SolsticeSampler2025 and tag @alderwoodstudio in the photo (not just the caption) to ensure you are entered into the drawing. A winner will randomly be chosen from the week's posts.

 

This week, we have some fantastic prizes from our sponsors:

Just a reminder, every week you'll get a new block in your mailbox, from 10/12 to 12/14. There will be prizes, an awesome community, and some unique blocks by:

@alderwoodstudio, @lynsavenue, @the.weekendquilter, @sewspicious, @rosecityoriginals, @kindredquiltco, @jennbquilts, @quiltallthethings_, and @urbandwellstudio