Moda Blog Hop!
Welcome to day one of the Moda BLOG hop!
Moda assigned me the letter B and soon B’s were all I could think about. I had the biggest urge to pick up Barbara Brackman’s book and look for blocks beginning with B, like Basket, Broken Dishes, Birds in the Air, Bear Paw, Bethlehem Star, and Bird of Paradise. It’s enough to drive me BATTY.
So instead I got out of bed and biked into Berkeley, wearing baggy burlap bell bottoms, to pick up backing, binding, borders, batting and beige buttons for a baby quilt. On the way home I bumped into Barbara, Barry, and Billy who were bragging about Bob’s banana bread. Bob’s a good buddy of mine who bakes the best bread. His recipe is basic and he actually found it in a beginner’s bagel book. He adds tons of butter and bakes it in batches. I begged him to share the recipe but he said he was too busy. Oh well, if his name hadn’t started with a B, I wouldn’t have bothered begging.
I’d better be brief before you think I’m not bright. I’ve got this B thing bad! Who knew I’d love B’s as much as I love Bunnies? Oh boy, this B business is beginning to buzz about bundles. I’m giving one away. I may be bagging one up for you on the 28th if you leave me a comment below. One of you B lovers is going to win a bundle or a layer cake of Winter Wonderland!
To show what you can do with the B pattern from Moda, I made up one and framed it! I added a bunny of course, I just couldn’t help myself.
You’ll find the pattern for the letter B below, along with the pattern for the bunny.
In honor of the letter “B”, here’s a man I met at market who’s truly a B-eliever…
…doesn’t he look familiar? He’s holding a pillow I designed using my newest fabric line, Winter Wonderland (coming soon to a shop near you).
The Believe pillow is a free pattern I hope you’ll like. Just click on the link below for the pattern! You’ll find a few kits for this pillow on my website.
Print out the letters you find on each designer’s blog during this blog hop, and Moda will show you how to put them into a quilt! Here’s the links and the schedule:
FEBRUARY 17…
American Jane – http://modafabrics.blogspot.com/
Aneela Hoey – http://comfortstitching.typepad.co.uk
Bunny Hill – https://bunnyhillblog.com/
Cotton Way – http://cottonway.blogspot.com/
FEBRUARY 18…
Piecing Directions – http://modafabrics.blogspot.com/
Deb Strain – http://debstrain.blogspot.com/
Kathy Schmitz – http://kathyschmitzstudio.blogspot.com/
Fig Tree and Co. – http://figtreequilts.typepad.com/my_weblog/
FEBRUARY 19…
French General – http://frenchgeneral.blogspot.com/
Janet Clare – http://janetclare.co.uk/blog/
Basic Grey – http://blog.basicgrey.com/
FEBRUARY 20…
Lauren + Jessi Jung – http://laurenandjessiblog.com/
Kansas Troubles – http://kansastroublesquilters-lynne.blogspot.com/
Laundry Basket Quilts – http://www.laundrybasketquilts.com/blog/index.php
Lily Ashbury – http://lilyashbury.com/blog/
FEBRUARY 21…
Me and My Sister Designs – http://meandmysisterdesigns.com/blog/
Kate Spain – http://katespaindesigns.blogspot.com/
Jan Patek – http://janpatek.blogspot.com/
Pat Sloan – http://blog.patsloan.com/
FEBRUARY 24…
Primitive Gatherings – http://lisabongean.wordpress.com/
Minick and Simpson – http://minickandsimpson.blogspot.com/
Lissa Alexander – http://modafabrics.blogspot.com
FEBRUARY 25…
Sweetwater – http://sweetwater.typepad.com/makelifesweet/
Thimbleblossoms – http://www.camilleroskelley.typepad.com/
Sandy Gervais – http://piecesfrommyheart-sgervais.blogspot.com/
FEBRUARY 26…
Vanessa Christenson – http://www.vanessachristenson.com/
Malka Dubrawski – http://stitchindye.blogspot.com/
Blackbird Designs – http://blackbird-designs.blogspot.com/
FEBRUARY 27…
Barbara Brackman – http://barbarabrackman.blogspot.com/
Zen Chic – http://www.farbstoff-bridge.blogspot.com
Gina Martin – http://www.patternandhue.com
FEBRUARY 28…
Setting Directions – http://modafabrics.blogspot.com/
Winners Announced on ALL Designer Blogs listed above
Thank you Moda, for all the fun things you come up with! B E L I E V E in Moda and have fun on this hop!
813 Comments
Gale
I know if I really Believe, I could be making some Bunnies and B’s with some Beautiful fabric from Bunnyhill!!!!
Love the new fur baby…
Teresa G
Love the idea of having a letter blog hop! I’m already formulating ideas on what to make! With winter wonderland fabric you can get a head start on some Christmas gifts or decorations!
Anne
Boldly begging Bunny to burrow into the bag of bits and bring out my number (what’s a synonym for number that starts with B?). Cute block!
Vicki B
How perfect with the B in my name. Love your new Winter Wonderland (even though I’m wishing for spring)!
De
I love the red and white and have downloaded your “Believe” pillow!! Thank you!!
Virlinda
I can’t resist red and white fabric. Can’t wait for Winter Wonderland to arrive in the stores. Thanks for the chance to win.
Patricia S
Thank you for your sweet patterns & also for the chance to win some yummy fabric. :-D
Emily C
I love this blog hop and your story was very cute. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway and the free pillow pattern and also the bunny for the letter B. I love your winter wonderland fabric.
Alice
Love your website and designs. Here’s to cute cuddly bunnies. I have made several of your patterns and my grandchildren are thrilled. Thanks for the opportunity and chance to win Winter Wonderland. Have a great day
Nancy
I just adore your Winter Wonderland fabrics…so hoping I AM the lucky winner at the end of this hop. Will love putting those into a quilt and with snowmen even!! Will be such a fun winter quilt. Thanks for the B!
Patti
I love your winder wonderland fabric. Snowmen and the color red, it can’t get any better than that. Thanks for a chance.
Becky S
I love your sweet B bunny block and your Winter Wonderland fabric!
Thanks for the chance to win.
Sharon
With all our snow, Winter Wonderland is perfect for a play date.
Paula P
Love the fabric and the chance to win. Always up for a new pillow. Thanks
Paula
Michele T
You are good!! I’m wondering if this is how everyone is doing this hop… or maybe you are original?! Awesome idea!! Love the bunny in B!!
Terri M
I just love your new fabric Winter Wonderland can’t wait for it to hit stores winning a fat 8th bundle sure would be cool though.
Diane
I love your fabric. Can’t wait to start stitching up that Believe pillow. I swear, this year I am going to be ready for the holidays on time:)
Janice
Love your “B” pillow. I must make one with my first initial “J”! <3 red and white! Maybe I'll win!
Susan
I do love B—my mother’s name is Barbara and my maiden name begins with B. I’d love to win this bundle!
Lisa m
Your B with the bunny is just adorable, makes me want to find a baby whose name begins with B to make it for!
wendy
I love bunnies too, thanks for the pattern!
PAtricia G Hayes
Anne,
You are such a hoot, what a pleasant way to start the day. You give me the chance to have just “smiles” to continue on with my day.. hehe Do really enjoy checking out your fabric lines and this one is just so special!! I would certainly love to win your bundle.
Patricia
Now this just popped into my head thinking and smiling of your posts and fun you have in life too. “Am a lonely little petunia in an onion patch.” Why on earth— but enjoy the step back to nostalgia I guess is what I feel when reading your site. thanks again.
Michele
Winter Wonderland looks amazing!
Brenda
I love the B pattern with the cute bunny. Thank you.
Janet
All those “B”s! What a fun hop. I’d love to win the Winter Wonderland bundle! Thanks for the chance.
Nancy J
Love the red and white faBrics. Thanks for the opportunity to win a Bundle and for the free Believe pillow pattern!
Jennifer Fullerton
Love the framed Bunny-B
Abi Clarke
I’m loving this blog hop! And that fabric is beautiful :)
Staci
LOL I enjoyed your Beautiful story! Thanks so much for sharing the Bouncing Baby Bunny– I love her! or is it a him?
Susan
I want to “believe” that I will win! I’ve been waiting for Winter Wonderland to come out – such “beautiful” fabric! Love the blog idea and thanks for a chance to win!
Gail
oooh…”Beautiful” ! Yep, a nice beginning to the blog hop …best kind. Thanks
Jessie
I love the cute bunny in your B block, too cute.
Lea Anne
Just letting Santa know I’ve been a good girl all year…the whole 6 weeks of it! I’ve kept my promise and haven’t bought any new fabric…yet. Thanks for the fun!
Barb R.
With a name like *B*arbara, of course I would love to *B* the lucky winner of that *B*eautiful layer cake of Winter Wonderland!
What a fun Moda Blog Hop! Thank you for the patterns and the chance to play.
Mary
Just love this fabric collection and that pillow!
Toni
What a cute idea!!! I’ve always an alphabet quilt for my kids. Love your bunny on the b, too too cute!
Judy W
How fun! Downloaded all of the above and can’t wait to make the Believe pillow! You can never have enough Christmas items. Thanks for the chance.
Kelly H.
Your fabric is beautiful and so is your support group! Thank you for the extra bonus pattern!!
Lynn D in NC
Loved your post, gave me a smile to start my morning.
Renee
I love the letter B as it was my maiden name. When teachers used to assign seats in class alphabetically, I was always in front! Cute Believe pillow!
Dorian
Teeheheh… Thanks for a fun post and a fun hop. Lovely fabric!
Nancy
The Winter Wonderland fabric is so pretty. Love the pillow pattern. I want to make the B with the Bunny for Easter.
Kathy B
The fabric is B eautiful. I would love to make a lovely quilt with it. Pick me, please?!
Lee
I love the B Bunny Block! Thank you for the fun!
Cheryl Miller
You did have a blast with B! I think I have been bitten by the bug too. Love to make my B from your beautiful fabric.
Allison Evrard
I love your fabric line Winter Wonderland! And would love to win some. Thanks for the chance. Your pillow is great, too!
laura
I would love chance to win your fabric, such beautiful colors. And who doesn’t need a new pillow
Janet Keenan
I would love the chance to win that beautiful fabric. Your pillow is gorgeous too…
Joan
Love your blog and the letter B!
Donna
Winter Wonderland is “B”eautiful! Thanks for the “B”