Alyce, Author at Blossom Heart Quilts

A Super TGIFF Is Here!

I had completely forgotten until M-R emailed me that TGIFF is spending the week with me! That’s what happens when you’re in the throes of terrible twos and hanging out for your weekend away with girlfriends sans children… Thankfully, it’s been a big week of finishes for me! First up was my bento bag and tea bag pouch for my… Read More

Kate Spain Blog Hop: Kate Answers Your Questions!

After the interview with Kate Spain at the beginning of the blog hop, you had the chance to ask Kate some questions yourself! And in her true, beautiful and generous self, she couldn’t just choose a few and she’s answered them all! Thank you Kate! Heidi Staples wrote: I’d love to hear more about Kate’s journey more recently. Is she happy… Read More

Americans! Postal Advice Please!

My husband is headed to New Orleans in September for work, and I am super keen to get an order or two sent to his hotel during that week. But when should I order?! How long does it usually take for fabric to ship around the country? I realise it depends on what state it’s coming from, but does anyone… Read More

A Bento Bag and Tea Bag Pouch

We have a friend here – an older lady from my husband’s work – who has been such a blessing to us. For most of the first year, she would “hang out” with the kids and I on Wednesdays, taking us to different places around Chiba. She continues to look after the kids on Wednesday afternoons while I’m at work,… Read More

Sunday Stash: Color Me Purple and Red…

Yesterday I had a big run-in with Ellie. First the bobbin casing somehow got stuck on the spindle bit it sits on (fancy technical words). Managed to wiggle that off carefully. Then as a result, her tension went nuts and the bobbin thread wasn’t getting caught by the top thread to create a stitch. Turned out the bigger needle I… Read More

Getting To Know Me, Getting To Know You!

Over the past month, the Kate Spain blog hop has brought a lovely big bunch of new readers to these fair shores. So I thought I would take the chance to properly introduce myself and tell you all a little about me before giving you the microphone to tell me some more about you! This quilting thing started a few… Read More

Your Kate Spain Projects!

Today’s blog hop stop is with Jess at The Elven Garden. She’s sharing some great projects including the sweetest little baby jacket! I am having so much fun checking out all your Kate Spain projects linked up so far! We even have all of Kate’s lines represented so far, except from In From The Cold, but that only just came… Read More

Choosing Fabrics And Colours For Older Boys: Navy, Red, Dusty Blue and Greige

Finding fabrics to use for older boys is hard. They’ve outgrown cowboys, trains and robots but aren’t old enough to appreciate anything to swirly or flourishy despite the colours. Because GIRLY, mum! This means having to play mix and match, sorting through different fabric collections to find the right prints in colours that will grow up with your boy. Classic… Read More

The Easy As ABC QAL!

I’m very excited to introduce the Easy As ABC quilt along! Starting in July, I will be sharing a free pattern for each letter of the alphabet over the next six months. On the first Friday of each month I will share 5 free alphabet patterns and the tutorials to go with them! Each letter is rotary cut and machine… Read More

Kate Spain Blog Hop: The Koufuku Quilt

Today’s my day to share my favourite Kate Spain project! While I have used Kate Spain fabric for a lot of things, including Ornamental, A Very Merry HST BOF (which I must admit to still being a top and not quilted yet!) and few different bits and pieces, my current favourite is my most recent finish – Koufuku (koh-who-koo). Made… Read More