Description
#44 – Hunter’s Cross – OPA Sampler SAL 2023 – is a Digital PDF Pattern
Block forty four – ‘Hunter’s Cross’ – BB #2881 is a classic favourite – Old Italian Block.
I named it Hunter’s Cross in honour of that weird and wonderful native in the original block riding low, hidden behind his horse’s neck yielding a spear.
(I still think he looks like a vampire…especially going by the expression on that poor horse’s face!)
A native hunter kinda fits though as within the tattered remains I found what looks to be a wildebeest, lion or buffalo?
This is a nice easy block to piece.
Even though that original red triangle is quite shagged I desperately wanted to keep it as I found it fascinating.
I found a matching red robe print then tried all kinds of methods to fade it back……my last choice was bleach which just turned the back to brown!
As for the lace print……I had a couple of contenders and finally went with this one…..piecing together the pattern.
I am happy with the result.
This pattern contains:
• Full size Foundation Paper Piecing pattern pages should you prefer to use FPP your block
• Piecing diagram to assemble your block
• Templates ready to trace for hand piecing
• A rotary cutting chart
You are most welcome to join our companion facebook page where we can all share our progress, tips and tricks.
I will also show closeups of our maker’s fabrics and include photos of my own vintage restoration choices.
Oldepatchart Sampler SAL 2023 Facebook Group
There are #49 blocks in total…….with each block finishing at 11 inches square.
Now that the SAL has ended each block is now priced at $5.00.
However should you wish to purchase the complete set of #49 x patterns it works out to approx $1.00 each.
#44 – Hunter’s Cross – OPA Sampler SAL 2023 is a PDF pattern available as a digital download.
Simply ‘add to cart’, enter your details, click ‘proceed to checkout’ and then click ‘place order’.
After that your green download link will appear.
You will subsequently receive an email with the download link should you happen to miss that step.
Important:
To ensure accurate sizing of your blocks you first need to save the file onto your computer.
Open that file using Adobe Reader and turn off scaling: ie select ‘Print at 100%’ or ‘Actual Size’.
PLEASE READ: How to Download & Print a Digital PDF Quilt Pattern BEFORE printing off your pattern.
Once you have printed your pattern be sure to measure the one inch grid which found at the bottom left hand side of the page.
Remember, printing directly from a link usually alters the formatting and size of your pattern!
I’ve also added a 6″ grid PDF in the shop so that you can check your printer scaling which will show up any printer anomalies before you start.
I really hope you enjoy our Oldepatchart Sampler Sewalong 2023 journey…..it’s a fun project, free of stress so work at your own pace.
When posting your progress on Instagram please tag me oldepatchart and use the hashtag #opasamplersal2023
I would really love to see your progress.
