Modern quilt teacher and patterns
Uh, excuse me, how is it nearly the end of April?! We’re a third of the way through 2017, guys. So I’m just scraping it in with my mini Arcturus block for the month! This month, I cut into some larger pieces – some fat sixteenths from Ava & Neve. The latest bundle had some perfect prints that were still pink-based but… Read More
No April Fools here today! We’re right on track for block #4 of the Milky Way Sampler! Firstly just want to say a huge thanks to everyone who made use of the bundle sale last month – thank you so much for your support! So, next things next, if you want find out more about this foundation paper pieced sampler, you can check… Read More
This week as I was doing some of my BHQ admin things, I noticed that the Milky Way Sampler patterns have collectively been downloaded over 3500 times. Um, what?! Mind. BLOWN! So I decided that I’d say a little thank you by putting the Bundle on sale for the rest of this week. The Bundle includes all 12 patterns, plus… Read More
I try to get my mini Milky Way Sampler blocks made by the middle of the month (yes, these ones I sew along each month!), but being away, then gastro, and now a bad cold has put a slight delay onto everything. Thank goodness these guys are so quick and cute to whip up! I’m using up scraps of Liberty and… Read More
Hey hey hey! With this block, we’re a quarter of the way through the Milky Way Sampler already, how awesome is that! Although if you’re sewing the bundle with the 13 blocks, you’re not quite a quarter there… unless you’ve already sewn the Celestial block, and then you’re more than a quarter of the way through… Ok, anyway… If you want… Read More
It has been thrilling to see so many of you jumping on board with the mini Milky Way Sampler blocks! They’re so much fun at such a little size, and it’s a great way to use up scraps. I’m using up scraps of Liberty and Kona Oyster to make my 4″ (finished) mini Milky Way Sampler blocks, which I do… Read More
Uh, how is it February already?! Crazy! But it does mean that it’s time for the second block of the Milky Way Sampler! If you want find out more about this foundation paper pieced sampler, you can check out this post for all the info. And if you need to brush up on your foundation paper piecing skills, I’ve got a post for… Read More
I spent last year looking on at Jodie’s mini Modern HST Sampler in awe, and had been toying with the idea of making mini Milky Way Sampler blocks this year. When I saw that she was going to do mini blocks again this year, I just knew I had to do it too! In fact, as I had to wait… Read More
Alright, folks, step right up to start the Milky Way Sampler! To catch up on what this year’s sampler is all about, check out this post for all the info. And stop that freaking out about foundation paper piecing right now! I’ve got a huge tutorial post all about how to conquer it right here. First up, we have Sirius. Sirius… Read More
Oh my goodness, what a way to end this year with all your excitement about the Milky Way Sampler. I’m so excited too! I’ve begun piecing my blocks already, way ahead of “schedule” because I’m that excited. Which may mean I even end up making a couple of quilts! We shall see! I wanted to make sure that I answer… Read More