Modern quilt teacher and patterns
I have long desired to play with Oakshott fabrics, and I’m so excited that time has finally come! I was sent this 10 inch square pack of the new Colourshott range (31-57) to play with, and it has a such a beautiful range of colours! When I first saw them, I was immediately inspired by the different “mood palettes” contained… Read More
Surprise! There is a bonus block for The Bee Hive series – Autumn Chain. On its own, the block looks a little like four flowers or abstract autumn leaves. But when it’s put into repeat, stars, diamonds and pluses suddenly appear too. But of course, it doesn’t have to be Autumn, maybe you want an Ocean Chain instead. Or maybe… Read More
All my bags are packed, I’m ready to go, I’m standing here, outside your door… Ok, so I’ve watched Armageddon far too often, and I’m not going to space, but I’m certainly all packed and ready to go to the airport! I’ll be sharing when I have wifi (which is certainly available at the convention centre!) on Instagram – I’m… Read More
Tomorrow. Tomorrow is the day I fly off! So please excuse me, this post is a super quick drop and run in a whirlwind of packing and of course a school concert today of all days! But let me just say, if you’re wanting some fabulous ideas for quick and easy Valentines Day gift or decorating ideas, go check out… Read More
February’s block – Chainlink – is a block that uses varying shades of a colour to create an interlinking chain across the quilt top. While there may seem to be an easier way to piece this top, the effect of the spokes along the outer edge of the quilt makes it much more interesting. There are also two ways to… Read More
I was so excited to finally join in the Schnitzel & Boo mini quilt swap! I shared a little bit about my process before, but now that the quilt is finished and received, I can share it all! My partner, Alyssa aka @happypigeon, was great to stalk. I loved what she shared of her work and spent days, no, weeks!… Read More
Holy February-already, Sew Cute-ers! Is it too early to complain about how fast this year is going already? Well, if not, consider yourself complained to. If yes, then I’m sorry, but I’m not ready for this year to whiz past! Although clicking my fingers and making my to-do list ticked off and make it next Wednesday already would be kinda… Read More
Seeing you all on Instagram sharing your blocks and scrolling through #thebeehivequilts is a highlight of my day! I will regularly be sharing blocks and quilts from the #thebeehivequilts hashtag feed on Instagram that you guys have been sharing so that you can see the different ways people interpret quilts blocks from The Bee Hive. This week, you guys have… Read More
I originally hadn’t planned on going to the show this year. I KNOW, don’t hate me, but I much prefer the Yokohama quilt show – nowhere near as big a crowds, but still the same level of inspiring quilts! And thus more space to enjoy them fully. And as I’m headed to QuiltCon next month anyway, it felt a little… Read More
Late last year, I managed to find out about the Disney Mini Quilt Swap just in time to sign up! I had shared a bit about my plans a couple of months ago, and in the end, decided to go with my Fairy Tale Castle pattern. I had planned on making it as Cinderella’s castle, like at DisneyLand, until I… Read More