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The Splendid Sampler™ 2 – Sunbonnet Me to You
Quilts are a craft of love … they provide warmth, comfort and memories … The most uplifting thing about quilting is when we make a quilt for someone else. It may be someone we know or a complete stranger, the…
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The Splendid Sampler – First Aid
My family has a few favorite and well-loved quilts that we use every day; they have seen many years of wear and tear. There is no greater pleasure than mending and patching these timeless treasures—first aid for quilts. ~Jane …
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The Splendid Sampler 2 – Pineapple Block
Today, my Pineapple block is available for download at The Splendid Sampler website. I am looking forward to seeing photos of your pineapple blocks. Let me show you how I made my little pineapple block using washable, fusible interfacing, sharp scissors,…
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The Buds of May
This month Pat and I have added the Buds of May block to add to your Splendid Sampler™ blocks. Visit The Splendid Sampler™ site to download the block pattern. I have turned my 6″ block into a square pouch. I used…
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The Splendid Sampler™ book has arrived
Two large boxes arrived at my gate today full of Splendid Sampler™ books. If any Australians would like a copy of the book, I have limited stock of soft cover, signed books available now in my e-shop. Price includes shipping…
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The Splendid Sampler book is here – Giveaway
We have a Mega Splendid Giveaway to celebrate our book shipping out today. enter here: Multiple prizes, Multiple winners. http://blog.shopmartingale.com/quilting-sewing/the-splendid-sampler-book-is-here/ Also, look out for posts on social media from all our Splendid Designers. The…
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Little Clover
St Patricks’s Day is drawing to a close but there is still time to visit The Splendid Sampler site to grab your Little Clover block. My little clovers have been made with the new Bonnie and Camille collection – The…
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Gift Wrapped Star Block
Today at the Splendid Sampler™ I will be posting this cute, little 6″ finished block. I couln’t stop at one ….
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Celebrating 50 blocks of Splendour – The Splendid Sampler™
We have reached the top of the hill. Half way there to completing 100 splendid blocks. I must confess I am a little behind on the first 50 blocks but one of the perks being a co-organiser is that…
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Catching up on Splendid Sampler™ Blocks
These blocks are so addictive. Secretly, I want to keep sewing my Splendid Sampler™ blocks and forget about everything else that needs to be finished. From Left to Right: Crocheted Thought by Alyssa Thomas, Checkerboard by Pat Sloan, Scrap Stars…
