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Category Archives: Splendid Sampler Quilt
My Splendid Sampler
Well, as we reach the end of the year I am pleased to say I am up to date with my Splendid Sampler blocks! I’ve made 88 blocks so far, so there’s just twelve left to make with the next … Continue reading
Posted in embroidery, Quilting, Serendipity, Splendid Sampler Quilt
Tagged embroidery, My Splendid Sampler, Quilting
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Catching up
I’ve got a bit behind with my Splendid Sampler blocks, what with finishing the Anderson Farm Quilt and then Christmas! However I put a bit of a spurt on and managed to do four blocks in one evening, well if … Continue reading
Posted in Quilting, Serendipity, Splendid Sampler Quilt
Tagged Quilting, The Splendid Sampler
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Splendid Sampler Quilt
Well I’m almost up to date with my Splendid Sampler blocks, I’ve stitched 77 blocks now, so just two behind, I’m happy with that, though by Sunday I will be four behind… I really like my last three blocks, the … Continue reading
Posted in embroidery, Quilting, Serendipity, Splendid Sampler Quilt
Tagged embroidery, My Splendid Sampler, Quilting
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Splendid Sampler Progress
Over the last couple of weeks I’ve been trying to get a few projects finished, I’ve gifted one quilt and I’ve another two projects almost there, so I’m feeling pretty pleased at the moment. Along the way I’ve also managed … Continue reading
Posted in Quilting, Serendipity, Splendid Sampler Quilt
Tagged Quilting, The Splendid Sampler
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Slow-Stitching Sunday
It’s Slow Stitching Sunday over on Kathy’s Quilts, celebrating all things hand-stitched, I’ve been making steady progress with my stitching this week, both hand and machine. I’m trying to get a few finishes under my belt at the moment, I … Continue reading
Itchy Feet
We’re about two thirds of the way through Splendid Sampler now and I think I’ve just got three blocks left to embroider with my Anderson’s Farm quilt as I’ve two on the shelf untouched and I’m expecting one in the … Continue reading
Posted in embroidery, Quilting, Serendipity, Splendid Sampler Quilt
Tagged embroidery, My Splendid Sampler, Quilting
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Splendid Sampler
Woah! I realised today I’m almost caught up with the Splendid Sampler quilt, like I’ve only the most recent one outstanding at the moment! Not only that but I’ve sashed ten and even better, I’ve quilted another ten! I’ve done … Continue reading
Posted in embroidery, Quilting, Serendipity, Splendid Sampler Quilt
Tagged My Splendid Sampler, Quilting
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Half Way Point!
Over the last couple of weeks whilst I’ve been busy decorating, I’ve spent a few evenings (when not stripping paint or wallpaper to a deadline!) in my sewing room, my little sanctuary! As well as making a new set of … Continue reading
Posted in Quilting, Serendipity, Splendid Sampler Quilt
Tagged applique, Quilting, The Splendid Sampler
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Sashing and Quilting
I’m on two weeks holiday from work at the moment, but I think I’ll be going back to work for a rest! I’m knee deep in decorating, my OH is away on Army Cadet Camp for a fortnight, so I … Continue reading
Posted in embroidery, Quilting, Serendipity, Splendid Sampler Quilt
Tagged English Paper Piecing, My Splendid Sampler, QAYG
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Sunday Stitching
I’ve had quite a productive weekend on the sewing front, I’ve finished a block for my Secret Garden quilt, a Splendid Sampler one, an Anderson’s Farm one and I’ve almost finished my sari outfit, just got to sew the buttons … Continue reading
Posted in embroidery, Quilting, Serendipity, Splendid Sampler Quilt
Tagged #mysplendidsampler, Anderson's Farm, embroidery, Quilting
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