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Tag Archives: Quilting
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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The Apothecary Cat Quilt
All quilts are meant to have a name so after much thought I’ve named this one the Apothecary Cat Quilt, more about that later… On Sunday our clocks went back an hour and the day seemed to go on and … Continue reading
Disappearing Four Patch
I’ve been on annual leave this weeks and I have to admit I’ve had rather a nice pottering week, despite getting a cold and cough (isn’t it always the way!!) I’ve done bits of gardening, bits of sewing, even a … Continue reading
My Secret Garden Quilt
The final block of My Secret Garden quilt-a-long was due out on 1st October. A few days before I decided to cut out a jacket, after all, I was up to date on all three quilt-a-longs…unfortunately Pat Sloan, the designer, had … Continue reading
Fruits of labour from the Farm and the Garden
Since I decided to put the Splendid Sampler on one side for a couple of weeks to concentrate on my other two BOM’s I’ve made great progress… My Secret Garden quilt is almost there now, this is a BOM from … Continue reading
Posted in embroidery, Quilting, Serendipity
Tagged Anderson's Farm, embroidery, My Secret Garden, Quilting
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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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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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Splendid Sampler Mainly
Along with other things I’ve been working on my quilt-along blocks this week. I’ve a friend who isn’t very well at the moment so I’m popping round once a week to help out, I usually take some sewing to do … Continue reading
Posted in embroidery, Quilting, Serendipity, Splendid Sampler Quilt
Tagged Anderson's Farm, Quilting, The Splendid Sampler
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