BOM first block

Do you smell this wonderful pine forest scent?
Pine tree is the first block of my BOM, it comes from my Snow White Set, I have improved the design slightly for the BOM and it is the easiest block of the BOM. We will need this block twice for the quilt. This way, the beginners will have a good paper piecing training to start our BOM. This block can be made with one green fabric for a "plain" pine tree, or with scraps like I did above. I like this versatile design that can be part of many kinds of projects like Christmas, Camping, Woodland and many more!
The block is available in my shop here and there. Susbcription for the BOM are opened anytime in my shops too. And if you want to win a subscription, just have a look on my previous post, you could also win a copy of Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks Volume 7!

Welcome Happy Quilters!

I am honored to have my block in the Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks Volume 7! This brand new issue will be available beginning of may but you can win your copy during this Blog Tour. But first I would like to introduce my block...

            

Today, I show you my little house block that you can find in this issue. I like how house blocks can be done in many different colours. That remind me the sweet fishermen villages from North Europe, and also those we can see along our american coasts. But this house is not a floating house, neither build on the sand, it's just a cute little house, proudly standing on the top of a hill. This way, you can choose your favourite flower fabric for the ground. ( as I did in my quilt below, to add a folk touch).

This cute block can be used in many different projects like cushions, pot holder, doll quilt and more. I have made a little wall hanging to warm my home, duplicating the bottom of the block and adding a red ribbon in the border as shown below:

To enter in a drawing to win a copy of Quiltmaker's 100 blocks issue or a subscription to my 2013 BOM, be sure to leave a comment on this post. Just visit my Craftsy shop and let me know what is your favourite block. The winners will be posted here on Saturday!

Enjoy the tour!

And the winner is....

SANDRA from Sandra's Craft Corner.

Congratulations!!!

Quilmaker's 100 blocks vol.7

In very few days, the 7th volume of Quiltmaker's 100 blocks will be released with a wonderful selection of blocks. I am very happy to be part of it. I can't tell you more about my block now, but I will  reveal it next week and be part of the 100 Blocks Blog Tour running between the 29th of April and 3rd of May. There will be daily giveaways, so make the tour and comeback for a chance to win a copy of this issue or a subscription to my BOM! See you soon!

     

Spring Fling Blog Hop... and Y seams!

I hope you all enjoy this beginning of Spring like I do, gardening with my little ones and following this joyful blog hop! Today is my turn and I propose you a paper piecing block.  Here is my Rockrose block:

You can download the pattern HERE and THERE. This block includes Y seams. This is an opportunity for those who believe Y seams are difficult to try it and see how easy it is! So if you are new to Y seams, do not worry, just follow those easy steps:

HOW TO SEW Y SEAMS:

Each seam must end without including the seam allowance. This allows you to pivot the pieces and attach them without creating a tuck. Mark small dots at the seam line corners on all pieces to be joined. (In a paper pieced block, you do not need to mark dots because you use the end/corners of paper). Use a pin to pin through the dot (or corner of paper) at each end before you sew. Start sewing right at that point (remove the pin first) and backstitch. When you come to the other end, stop right at the dot and backstitch again. Done!

I hope you will have fun sewing my block! And do not forget to check the other designer's blocks on the Fling Spring Blog Hop page!

BOM 2013

I wrote about it few weeks ago and here it is! The "Around my house" quilt BOM is now available, it is a 8 months BOM that will run from May to December. It features 4 of my best sellers blocks + 4 brand new blocks that I have designed for this occasion. Inspired by folk quilts, with a woodland and home sweet home taste, this quilt will warm any room: it brings happyness in a child bedroom, a peaceful and warm accent in a living room to make you feel like in a cabin in the wood!
This Block Of the Month is perfect for beginners: we will start with easy blocks and, month after month, we will explore more intricate blocks. A great way to become a paper piecing pro!
Subscription is $16 only, and it is available in my Craftsy shop here and in my Etsy shop there.
For those who are interested in a block but do not want to sew the whole quilt, each (new) block will be released every month and sold separately in my shops.
         .... I just can't wait to see my customers quilts!

Spring Fling Blog Hop!

Spring is on its way, flowers are blooming, and a blog hop is coming! Soma from Whims and Fancies runs another great blog hop with 20 designers along the month of April. You can learn more by visiting Soma's blog here: spring-fling-blog-hop 

My free block will be available the 8 of April, and the event starts the 1srt. So hold the line!

BOM in Wisconsin

I am very happy and honored to be the designer for the 2013 BOM at the Bungalow Quilting quilt shop in Ripon Wisconsin. This paper pieced BOM will use 12 of my tales blocks to compose a wimsical tale quilt. You can see the 2 first month by following this link: Bungalow Quilting BOM 2013
You can buy the kit in the shop, but if you do not live in Wisconsin you can also order it by phone:
Call the Bungalow at 1-920- 748-2905 or 920-517-1910.
And if you would like to register for another paper pieced BOM, I am working on some new blocks for a 9 month BOM starting in April 2013. This one will not include the kits for the blocks but only the patterns in pdf. It will be a "Home Sweet Home" Folk quilt that will allow you to learn and practice paper piecing. Perfect for beginners, we will start with easy blocks and, month after month, we will explore more intricated blocks. A great way to become a paper piecing pro! More news about it very soon here and in my shops (Etsy & Cratsy).