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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 treasuresā€”ļ¬rst 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 Samplerā„¢ blocks. Visit The Splendid Samplerā„¢ site to download the block pattern. I have turned my 6″ block into a square pouch. I used…

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    The Splendid Samplerā„¢ book has arrived

    Two large boxes arrived at my gate today full of Splendid Samplerā„¢ 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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    Catching up on Splendid Samplerā„¢ Blocks

    These blocks are so addictive. Secretly, I want to keep sewing my Splendid Samplerā„¢ 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…