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
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
Fun fact: Did you know that in Japan (and in other countries in Asia, too) they have two days to celebrate love? Valentines Day on February 14, and another a month later on March 14 called White Day. Traditionally, the girls give the guys little chocolates, candies or cakes (especially the homemade variety) on Valentines Day, and on White Day, the… Read More
UPDATE 2021: Most of these patterns have been discontinued – you can read why here. The cherry blossom block has been renamed to Blossom and you can find it here. However, I have left this post as-is so as to not erase my mistakes but to show how you can change and grow as a person. It’s been so wonderful… Read More
I am a topper. A serial quilt topper. You see, once a quilt top has come together, my vision for the quilt design is complete in my eyes! Nevermind the fact that quilt isn’t ACTUALLY complete yet. This is no more evident than in the the timeline of my quilt alongs on this blog, and how long it takes me… Read More
Lately I’ve been having a bit of a love affair with the humble economy block. They’re fun to fussy cut, quick to piece, and look pretty darn adorable! These little blocks are 4″ finished (4 1/2″ unfinished) and perfectly frame the fussy cut square in the middle. I went for a 4″ finished (4.5″ unfinished) block as it allowed me… 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
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