Blossom Heart Quilts

Announcing the Sweet Treats Blog Hop!

It’s no secret I love Moda’s precuts – they’re just so versatile and I love that you get a taste of the whole range in one cheap and easy dose! And now with the new mini charm packs… well, I call them Flat Rate Envelope stuffers. The idea for this blog hop was born out of my staring at the… Read More

Sunday Stash: Joyous Kate Spain!

Once upon a time, Kate Spain found out I lived in Japan and Tweeted me to tell me about her friend who lives in Japan and has a fabric store. After I got over the fact that Kate Spain knew where I lived, I checked out this store – Red Coconut, noted that she sold Kate Spain and other Moda… Read More

TGIFF: The Hurry Up Edition

What do you do when you realise your friend is hosting TGIFF this week and you have no finishes?? Grab some scraps and use your new giant package of insulated batting to make a trial potholder (seriously, I do not know how they can fit so much batting into one little plastic bag… This will last me a life time!),… Read More

Love, Pin, Win!

Hmm, so, let’s see… Moda Bakeshop is running a competition that involves browsing their delicious quilt recipes, Pinterest and a chance to win fabric?! Do you need to ask me twice?! It’s no secret I love Moda precuts. I first started with a Flurry layer cake, then a FQ bundle of Good fortune, and I haven’t stopped since. Charm packs… Read More

WIP Wednesday: Slice and Dice

I’ve kept up the cut-when-watching-TV-with-husband so that when I have 10 minutes or more to sit down at my machine, I can piece as much as I can. And then cut and trim those later ready for the next sewing session. Here we can see a half yard of Bella Turqoise awaiting to be cut into 2.5″ strips, 18 assorted… Read More

That Darn Bobbin!

I chain pieced a bunch of these polaroid blocks onto a WOF strip. And I had thought to myself as I was sewing this strip that the machine was sounding a little different. I get to the end of the strip only to discover that all but the first couple of inches were “sewn” without bobbin thread. Doh!! Every time… Read More

Sunday Stash: Washi Washi Washi

I seriously can’t get enough of Rashida Coleman-Hale’s Washi range! I’ve previously stashed the Washi Tape in cream and charcoal, and now I have the triangles and florals too. LOVE! And the ironic thing? Both times I’ve purchased Washi was because I was buying fabrics for my sister’s quilt and they were on sale (*coughFlatRateFillerscough*) – they still are at… Read More

Totoro Paper Piecing Pattern Now Available!

I have finally gotten my butt into gear and finalised my Totoro pattern! I’m super excited, but also have super nerves that comes with publishing your first pattern! I’ve had such great responses from my Totoro nappy/diaper wallet both online and off from fellow Totoro fans here in Japan. I don’t think I need to tell you, my fellow quilters,… Read More

PSA: Free Heather Ross Printable Graphic!

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: I just spied over on the Etsy blog a certain fabric designer has posted a tutorial to make your own stationery, complete with free graphics to download! Go get your’s now! You’re welcome. —– If you enjoyed reading this post, please pop by and leave a comment!

A Very Merry HST BOF: Angel

Welcome to the Block Of The Fortnight in the A Very Merry HST BOF series! Every second Tuesday I’ll be posting a block pattern to make a Christmas tree decoration. Today’s block is the Christmas angel! This block will sadden alternative HSTers – it’s best pieced traditionally to achieve the look! It will also work best if you choose at… Read More