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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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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…
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Block 3 and 4 – The Splendid Sampler™
Last week I posted about a competition to win a Splendid Sampler ™ FQ bundle of your choice from Fat Quarter Shop. There were so many beautiful and inspiring stories. I loved reading them all. Congratulations to Tammy Wilcox (I will…
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The Splendid Sampler – Block 1 Hearts Aflutter
Today marks the release of the first Splendid Sampler ™ block – Hearts Aflutter by Pat Sloan. The block pattern can be downloaded here. I will be making the 100 blocks in my collection of French General fabrics from 2009…
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Flat Bunnies
Last year I made this 35 ½” x 35 ½” table centre piece. As Easter is approaching fast, I thought it would be fun to publish this pattern. I made my table topper using Angela Yosten’s Flat Collection for Moda…
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Cushion for Christmas Blog Hop – Interchangeable cushion covers.
It’s my turn to present a tutorial on a cushion/pillow that could be made in one day as a gift for Christmas. This cushion has tie on covers to suit the occasion. You just make one back piece and as…
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Windows and Appliqué
Today was set aside to make a quilt for a friend. Joanne and I spent 5 hours making a little Parisian themed whole cloth with appliqué. Having to stick to a limited time schedule, we decided to throw convention to…
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Be still my heart
This is my latest valentine project for Issue 12 of Fatquarterly E-Zine. Made with the luscious Ruby Oakshott cottons, this easy quilt combines a simple pieced background and an appliqued heart design. I could not bring myself to cut-up the…
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Lollipop Quilt – Tutorial 2
Lollipop Quilt (continued) – See tutorial 1 for previous instructions Step 9 – Sew the same solid colour pairs together. Step 10 – Place the stem and lollipop on the solid block. I measured 3/4″ from top and 3/4″ from…
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The Lollipop Quilt – More Pictures
The Lollipops are coming together. Today I will create the stems. Five complete….Two to go! I have just completed four stems.
