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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 – Hashtag love
My block today for the Splendid Sampler 2 sew along is an appliqué block – hashtag love (page 89 in the book). Social media is a sea of beautiful quilts when it comes to finding inspiration. Visit The Splendid Sampler…
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Zakka Home book tour
Zakka (from the Japanese ‘zak-ka’（雑貨）or ‘miscellaneous things’) is a fashion and design phenomenon that has spread from Japan throughout Asia. The term refers to everything and anything that improves your home, life and appearance. (ref Wikipedia). I am very excited…
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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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Jelly Roll Rug – Decorative Edge
I love these rugs so I had to make another one. This time I used Coledale fabric from Moda. It has a nice mix of soft colours and some vibrant corals and dark navy. Many people have asked me how…
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The Jelly Roll Rug
Have you made a Jelly Roll Rug? Download @Romaquilts pattern from here and get a group of your sewing friends together and spend a fun filled day making this delightful rug. I have been wanting to make one for months and…
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Table Runner Roundup – 13 Quilted projects to spice up your table
One of the fun furnishings to make as a quilter is a table runner or topper. It’s a fashion accessory for your table that you can constantly change to suit the style of your home, holiday or special celebration. Amelia…
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Oh, Scrap! and giveaway
“With the brush we merely tint, while the imagination alone produces colour.” Theodore Gericault Of all the quilts I have made, scrap quilts are my favourites. There is something magical about sewing together diverse pieces of fabric together and turning…
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How I love Blue and White quilts
Cleaning out my quilt room to herald the new year, I found my beloved blue and white Aurifil BOM 2015 blocks. These were 12 mini quilts I fashioned into a 75″ x 75″ quilt for my nephew and his wife…
