Modern quilt teacher and patterns
Seeing you all on Instagram sharing your blocks and scrolling through #thebeehivequilts is a highlight of my day – we’ve just passed the 200 posts mark, woohoo! 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… Read More
While I’m away at QuiltCon, I have a couple of fabulous Sew Cute ladies hosting to help me out! Today we have Susie from Susie’s Sunroom. Hello Quilty Friends! I am so excited and honored to be a guest blogger today on Alyce’s blog! I am a late bloomer to sewing and quilting, but have always kept my hand in… Read More
Hi everyone! I’m Janice and I blog at Better off Thread. I was so excited when Alyce told me about the idea for the Bee Hive Series, so I got right to work figuring out a suitable block. It was not easy! I wanted to come up with a block that wasn’t too complex, and would still give the illusion… Read More
I have long admired the cuteness of Elizabeth Hartmann’s Hazel Hedgehog quilt pattern, and even got to see her original quilt at the Yokohama Quilt Show last year – stunning work! Her use of colour is just so inspiring! Anyway, when Angie at Gnome Angel announced her Hazel Hedgehog QAL, and coincided with my desire to make some hostess gifts… Read More
So while I’m away in the US, I’ve got a couple of fabulous ladies helping out with hosting. They’ll be sharing a bit about themselves and their work and I’m excited to introduce them to you. Although my blog hasn’t been totally quiet – I posted earlier my Circle Of Life mini quilt tutorial for Oakshott! And now, let me… Read More
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