Blossom Heart Quilts

WIP Wednesday: The Final Stretch

This is folks, the final countdown until Christmas and the end of the year. Christmas has only just hit the shops here in Japan, which means it really mustn’t be that far off after all. For example, would anyone like to order this Christmas cake? Also available in a Pokemon-esque or a Barbie-esque theme too? No? Normally, I’ll share a… Read More

Remembering and Infant Loss

October 15 is the International Remembrance Day of Pregnancy and Infant Loss. At 7pm in each timezone around the world, parents, family and friends will be lighting a candle for an hour in memory of their lost loved ones. Many of you know that my sister lost her first baby, her daughter, at 39 weeks in January. Ariella Jade was… Read More

Southern Fabrics Giveaway

Southern Fabrics is having a flash sale today and tomorrow only for 30% off Simply Style precuts and yardage! Yep, that means $3.85 per half yard, $6.70 charm packs, or $27.80 for layer cakes and jelly rolls. Bargain! Plus you can still get 20% off Gypsy Caravan! But that’s not all, today they’re offering a $25 gift voucher to one… Read More

Whole Quilt vs Quilt Block Books

There are some amazing books coming out now, or very soon, and quite a range too – I currently have my eye on 500 Quilt Blocks, Modern One-Block Quilts and Modern Bee. I realised I’m drawn to quilt block books. I already have Tula Pink’s City Sampler and Modern Blocks, plus a few other whole quilt books. I’m not sure… Read More

Pattern Testers Please!

I have a few patterns in the works, at varying levels of production, and to get each to the finished stage, I need some willing pattern testers! Use this Google form to sign up with your info, and to choose what kinds of patterns your interested in. I’ve also included a list of points that you will need to agree… Read More

September #aswcraftphotoaday Round Up

If you’re following along via Instagram, you’ll have seen me posting (mostly) daily photos for the And Sew We Craft Photo A Day challenge – a daily prompt list to inspire crafty photos! Here’s what I came up with for the first month of prompts! As you can see, I love colour, especially when in order… Why don’t you join… Read More

Mood Board Monday: Taking Flight

Today’s theme for Mood Board Monday is Taking Flight, and I’ve rounded up seven flight patterns all under $5 each! I’ve made this helicopter pattern before, and it is just perfection. Adorable mummy and baby birds – something for the crocheters! Tartan Kiwi has some beautiful paper pieced bird patterns, plus this gorgeous paper pieced butterfly pattern. Imagine the fun… Read More

Introducing: Southern Fabric!

I have been very blessed in the past couple of weeks with two new sponsors jumping on board! It’s always fabulous to have a little extra fabric play money, amiright?! And today, I’m very excited to announce that Southern Fabric is the latest sponsor! Based in Georgia, Aubrey and the girls have been selling since 2004 specialising in Moda, Freespirit,… Read More

Easy As ABC QAL – Letter T

The first Friday of each month I will be sharing five patterns for five letters! You can find all the other posts for each letter’s pattern here. Read through the pattern thoroughly, use a 1/4″ seam and press all seams open unless otherwise stated. What you will need Print: 2 – 2.5″ x 6.5″ 4 – 1.5″ x 12.5″ Background:… Read More

Easy As ABC QAL – Letter R

The first Friday of each month I will be sharing five patterns for five letters! You can find all the other posts for each letter’s pattern here. Read through the pattern thoroughly, use a 1/4″ seam and press all seams open unless otherwise stated. What you will need Print: 2 – 4.5″ x 6.5″ 4 – 1.5″ x 12.5″ Background:… Read More