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Travel with the Gnomes – Part II
Thursday is Mahjong day at my place so Norm and Nanette joined in and won nearly every game. Gnomes have a competitive side and they don’t take kindly to losing. The group enjoyed a delicious lunch of marigold quiche and…
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Travel with the Gnomes – Part 1
It’s a little-known fact that gnomes love to travel. Pat Sloan packed Norm off to tour the world with only the clothes he was made with and the anticipation of exploring new worlds. His first stop was Melbourne, Australia care…
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National Sew a Jelly Roll Day 2022 – Free pattern
It’s Saturday 17th September 2022 and you know what that means …… it’s National Sew a Jelly Roll Day! Crash your stash and select your favourite Jelly Roll to make one of the free Jelly roll patterns found at Moda…
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Bird Song by Pat Sloan
My lovely friend, Pat has designed a new collection and I am so grateful Pat has asked me to be part of the tour. Join me today to showcase Pat Sloan’s new collection Bird Song for Benartex ( @benartex_fabrics ).…
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Release 5 – Heartfelt Charity Quilt
Today I share the Love Bug block from the Heartfelt Charity QAL hosted by the Fat Quarter shop with Melissa from Happy Quilting. I am having so much fun making these ombre hearts and stars. Visit the FQS Jolly Jabber…
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Tantalizing Table Toppers
The fabulous Pat Sloan has been busy writing another exciting book featuring table toppers in her studio. There are 12 topper patterns to tantalize your sewing senses to dress up your home and make the perfect handmade gift. Being a…
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Beloved – Heartfelt charity QAL Release 1
‘I am my beloved’s, And my beloved is mine.’ Today is the release of the first block, Beloved. Visit the Fat Quarter Shop blog for the pattern download and read their spotlight segment on two designers – Corey Yoder and…
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Be Still my Heart – Valentine FREE block
Valentine’s Day will soon be upon us so to share the love I have written a free pattern for a 16″ block. You can make this block using solids, your favourite collection or go for a completely scrappy look. My…
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Heartfelt Quilt Along – Fabric Requirements
Over at the Jolly Jabber (Fat quarter blog) you can find all the information and important downloads to get started on your requirements for this years charity sew-along. You can find the downloadable fabric requirement sheet with a colouring option…
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Stepping Out in Style
Step out in style with this easy to make quilt. Fat quarter friendly and a great scrap buster for the confident beginner and beyond. Downloadable PDF pattern can be found here. Fabrics used in this quilt are Lulu from Chez…
