This week marks one year of Blossom Heart Quilts! I never would have imagined I’d be celebrating this milestone interviewing Kate Spain! Ok, so that was just a happy coincidence… This month and next are actually pretty big for Blossom Heart Quilts. Besides the Kate Spain blog hop, I will be announcing my first QAL very soon (sneak peek below), and at the beginning of July, we’ll be moving to a brand new site over on WordPress!
Fear not, all should go smoothly and you will barely even notice it. Except for a new look and new features… Some of you may have noticed no Google Friends Connect following option anymore, that’s because those who are following via that method won’t necessarily move along with the blog. If you are reading via RSS or Bloglovin’, there shouldn’t be any problems! So if you aren’t already, I’d suggest making sure you follow via one of those methods now so as to not miss anything!
You can also follow via Facebook or Twitter for updates of new posts. When we’re all moved and set up properly over on WordPress, I’ll have a big housewarming/anniversary giveaway to celebrate!
So what has this year brought for Blossom Heart Quilts?
Lots of fun blog hops!
– The Sweet Treats blog hop shared a variety of ways to use Moda’s 2.5″ mini charm packs
– I collaborated with Kristy for Sew Seasonal – 25 different Christmassy quilt blocks and 25 bloggers sharing how they used them!
– The Having A Starry Time blog hop featured 6 fabulous different bloggers and 7 HST star quilt blocks using Triangle Papers!
– The Kate Spain blog hop that’s currently partying on now! Today’s stop is with Lynne at Lily’s Quilts.
Three quilt patterns with more on the way!
Two magazine publications in Fat Quarterly – the 2012 Christmas issue and the Modern Traditional issue.
Several free tutorials, including the very popular HST Tutorials and Maths post, and several blogging tips and tutorials for Blogger.
So to celebrate now, I’m having a Craftsy sale! All patterns are over 25% off for one week. Next week, there will be another, different fabulous celebration offer, so stay tuned!
Finally, I must finish with a huge thank you to YOU – all my wonderful readers. Without you, this blog literally would not be possible! Thank you for your love and support through the loss of my niece, for the kind, encouraging words when I started branching out beyond straight-line quilting into FMQ and 2D sewing into clothes and bags. Thank you for supporting me in my fabric shop and my patterns. Thank you for continuing to come back! I love the community that this blog has opened up to me. MWAH!
Sarah Lou says
Congrats on a fantastic year! Looking forward to all the things you’ve got planned for the future 😀
Patchwork and Play says
WOW! One year- you have accomplished so much! Congratulations – and here’s to many more!
Amy's Crafty Shenanigans says
I am very impressed – all that in one year? Wow! Here’s to a FAB year 2 🙂
Marjorie's Busy Corner says
Hope you have a second wonderful year!! I am so busy….but I have to see about this QAL…the block is calling me!!!
Gina says
Happy Anniversary!! I am sure your fantastic first year will roll into an amazing second year!! Here’s to many more anniversary’s!!
Cassandra says
Happy Bloggiversary!! How exciting!! I’ve enjoyed following your blog and look forward to seeing the new site!
Cath says
Congratulations on your blogiversary! You have a wonderful blog and I love visiting!
ChristaQuilts says
Congrats! Wow! You’ve done a lot in a year 🙂
Beth says
Happy Blogiversary!
Mimi says
Congrats on your first year… I can’t believe that it has only been one! Wow! Looking forward to another year of wonderful from you! Thanks for inspiring me!!
Sooli says
Wow has it only been a year? Its been a busy one for you then!
Actually Amy says
Happy Bloggy Birthday, Alyce! And my you have been busy lately!!
Can’t wait for your QAL!
Kristy @ Quiet Play says
Happy blogiversary! So much accomplished in one year – well done!
Trish says
Woot Woot!! Congrats!
Janarama says
Happy blogiversary! I love seeing your creations and look forward to seeing your future projects.
Serena Edwards says
Congratulations! Long may your blog continue!
LisaW says
Congratulations Alyce! This past year has just flown by. Looking forward to seeing what the next year brings!!
Janice @ Better off Thread says
Congrats, Alyce! I can’t believe all you have done in just one year. I can’t wait to see the QAL and you will love WordPress!
Heidi Staples says
Happy Anniversary, Alyce! You’re amazing!!!
Deborah says
Congratulations Alyce. I can’t believe you have only been blogging for a year – you have done so much 🙂 Looking forward to seeing what the next year brings!
Gill says
Congratulations Alyce!
I didn’t realise you’d only been blogging for a year when you’ve accomplished so much!
Roslyn@Sew Delicious says
Happy blogiversary Alyce!! You have to be one of the busiest bloggers I know! I’ve taken so much inspiration from your blog and reading it has given me a lot more confidence with my own fledgling quilting skills , so thank you!!
ps. Just signed up for Elizabeth Hartmann’s Creative Quilt Backs on Craftsy. It was a freebie, but I just want to hear what EH has to say – I have a bit of a celebrity crush on her and her blog Oh Fransson 😉
Lia*s Handmades says
Happy Anniversary! Love reading your blog! 🙂
Nilya says
🙂 Congratulations!!!
Jeneta says
Happy Bloggiversary Alyce. Those QAL blocks look beautiful. Am I going to be adding to my list of monthly blocks to make? Probably!!
barbara woods says
congrats
Maria Wallin says
Major congrats! I love your blog =)
Flying Blind... says
Congratulations bird xxx
Amy, a redeemed sheep says
You have done a great job growing your blog. I know it’s a lot of work and it has really paid off. Congratulations to you!!
Molli Sparkles says
I mean it goes without saying you’re fabulous and you deserve all the fortuitous events that have materialized because of all your hard work! Happy days ahead!