Modern quilt teacher and patterns
The next instalment of the Tasty Treats patterns is here… proudly introducing Candy Crew! Buy the Candy Crew pattern here Whether you call them candy, lollies, sweeties or something else, this set of six candy quilt block patterns continues with my theme of cute, yummy food foundation paper pieced designs. This time with a variety of sweet treats found in… Read More
I don’t know about you, my scraps seem to multiply faster than I can use them… or give them away! (I pass on the pieces that are too small or oddly shaped to a friend who will use them!) I used to barely use my scraps because I was not a fan of the super, super scrappy look. It felt too… Read More
There are so many steps to making a quilt, from choosing the pattern and fabric, through to the last binding stitch (by hand or by machine!). And it often feels like piecing the quilt top and the actual quilting step are two very, very different tasks. Because they are! Sewing some long seams to piece the quilt top together is… Read More
Far too often, I fall into the trap of believe that “true creativity” must be spontaneous and on a whim. And sure, sometimes creativity is a sudden spark of inspiration you just can’t help but act upon and that spark keeps you going until the end of the project. But sometimes, perhaps even most times, we need to be deliberate… Read More
I mentioned in my last blog post about my rainbow free motion quilting sampler quilt that there were two projects you could complete to officially graduate from Free Motion Quilting Academy – the sampler quilt, and a wholecloth mini quilt. And now, I’m ready to share more about the mini quilt that I made, and why this project has been… Read More
Over the past few months, I’ve made one of my most favourite quilts to date – a free motion quilting sampler quilt. Not only do I love the colours, but I also loved the experience of making it! I have some prior experience with free motion quilting. I was self-taught with a dash of Craftsy classes (remember those?!) and played… Read More
Whenever we’re talking about all things foundation paper piecing, I can practically hear you say, “Hey, Alyce*! What’s your top three tips for foundation paper piecing?” Well, that’s what I’m imagining, anyway… *pronounced like Alyse/Elise, not Alice Being a tad perfectionistic, I love foundation paper piecing – the accuracy, the lack of fussing around trying to perfectly cut out fabric… Read More
Here we are, folks! We have made it to the final lesson in Mini Masterpieces! It has certainly been a long(er than expected) journey… thanks 2020, but we made it. A huge thanks to everyone who has stuck around this long, and also to those who have dipped in and out to make what they love and learn what they… Read More
I love foundation paper piecing – it’s so accurate, you can create amazing designs without fiddling with cutting out odd shapes from your fabric with templates, and it’s just like painting with numbers… but with fabric! Next up for the Mini Masterpieces QAL, we’re tackling foundation paper piecing, and because this is one of those techniques that quilters tend to… Read More
Note: Updated August 2021 (prices reflect Fall 2021 enrolment) Last year, I signed up for Free Motion Quilting Academy for the Fall 2020 cohort. I enrolled in this course because I wanted to uplevel my free motion quilting skills, and also, being completely honest – to get the motivation and inspiration to quilt more! And now that Free Motion Quilting… Read More