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
Bertha Mallard
A great letter that “B” has always been a favorite of mine. “B” as in “Bertha,” my name and my grandmother’s name. “B” as in “Bebe” the name my grandchildren call me. I will make one for sure.
Renee Byrd
Winter Wonderland bundles????? I have been waiting (im)patiently for this fabric to arrive in the stores…already purchased the pattern that uses the fabric and panel….it is lovely! But, then everything Bunny HIll puts out is just to die for! Thanks for the giveaway!
Jennifer B
Love Winter Wonderland! Thanks for the chance and the “B” block.
Margaret Schindler
I love your B and I really had fun reading all your b words. I love winter wonderland Thanks for the chance to win it.
lynn jarzombeck
Love your little bunny – what a great idea for letter B. Thanks so much.
Gwen
Just love your fabrics and patterns. We are currently enjoying
a winter storm and have a winter wonderland right outside my
window. Let it snow. Thank you for the chance to win.
Charlotte S
What a Beautiful Bundle! I Believe that I would like to win!
Linda Cartwright
I love your letter B with the bunny! And that believe pillow is awesome, I have it saved and printing out now!
Amber
I love the bunny in your B! Bery cute!
Linda H
Love your Winter Wonderland fabric line. Thanks for the generous giveaway!
Jackie
A “Beautiful” story “Bunny.” I love the added touch of the “bunny” on the letter too.
Thanks bunches:)
Terry
Your ‘B’ bunny is so adorable as is your ‘Believe’ pillow! Love Winter Wonderland…thanks for the sweet giveaway :)
Anne cote
I love the letter B, because I have two boys who are the best!
Roseanna
Boy oh boy, I love the letter B. I love the bunny too. What a fun blog hop!
Thank you for the chance to win the beautiful Winter Wonderland bunch!
Melanie C
Love that Beautiful Bundle :)
Jane Eilderts
Love your new line–but then I am partial to red!!
Irene Lefrancq
Beautiful fabric line! Love the pillow pattern!
Kristen
I love your quilts! I made the cute henrietta quilt when it was the block of the month! Thanks for sharing your talent!
Debbie St.Germain
I love your B block, and fun one for Easter, as well.
This is a really fun hop and a fun way to do each block.
Debbie
Judith
I Believe in everything Christmas too! Would love to make a special throw from your newest fabric!
Cindy
Love the Winter Wonderland fabric.
Sandy A in St. Louis
Oh, I don’t think your post could “B” any cuter! Love that bunny! Thanks for the chance to win!
Kay
Such a cute cushion. I really like the framed letter you did, these would make great baby presents. Thank you for a lovely giveaway too.
Carol Feye
I would love to win a bundle or layer cake of your stellar fabrics. Not to mention, you are also a very creative writer!
Maggie Black
Love the B/bunny. I think the Believe pillow in spring colors may get me through the rest of this winter.
Thank you for making this fun for all of us.
Maggie
Ruth
What a neat block!
Lori
Your “B” saga brought a chuckle to an otherwise dreary Monday morning! Thank you!
Laura Benthien
I can never pass up an opportunity to try to win something, although I never do! Maybe I will get luckythis blog hop!
I really like your new quilt done in fabric colors that are out of my comfort zone! Its very pretty!
sunny
I Believe! And I’m on a fabric diet this year, but I actually made an exception for this fabric when it becomes available! Thanks for a chance to win.
Carole Crane
Beautiful, bubbly idea. Love Moda and your site. Your ideas make me happy. Keep up the great work
DebrafromMD
Be still my heart, more gorgeous red fabrics. And I love the pillow! Fingers crossed that I might Be the lucky winner.
shirley tener
Bunny Hill is true to my heart,LIlly and Will is what I used for the first nursery I designed for my granddaughter LillyAnn, its my first quilt I made. I am saving some too. and everytime I see a bunny I think of her, she is getting one this spring too. I will always cherish her for she looks like me and she loves quilts and fabric.. LOL
Emily C
I love this blog hop with the ABC’s. I can’t wait to get started. Thanks for the pillow pattern and also for the Bunny for the letter B. I love your new fabric and your story was too cute. thanks for bring a smile to my morning.
Delaine
I Believe! And I also love your Winter Wonderland fabric.
Leah Nebergall
Your B block with the bunny is so fitting and adorable too! Thanks for the chance at winning your beautiful fabric.
Joan
Love your B block! Thank you for the lovely project and the chance to win!
Mary Jo Jones
Nothing is better than the Moda Hops and designers! It is always a delight to see your blog post show up…love everything that you do! Your new Winter Wonderland line is darling…and thanks for both the B/bunny and the Believe pattern. Love it all…have a Happy Day!!!
Melissa Corry
I love the little Bunny in the B. He is so cute!!! And your post with all the B’s made me laugh and laugh. So fun!!
Jeanne
Beautiful, Bunny, Blanket, Baby, Bushels of Fun is how I describe your blog post. I love Winter Wonderland and hope you pick me!!
Thanks so much
Amy E. Armstrong
I’m really in love with red & white fabric right now … love that fabric. Thanks for the B block! Will be piecing it this afternoon!!!
Janice
I actually love the letter B as you can probably tell from my email address so this is perfect for me.
TiffBlakey
What a creative post. How long did it take you to write? :)
Anita K
Anne
I do “believe” it would be wonderful to win such “beauty full” fabric. Good Luck to everyone.
Thanks For the Giveaway
charlotte m.
I believe I like Bs too. Your post made me laugh at all the B things. Your B is so cute and B is for bunny. Love him sticking through the B like that.
Gill
I love your B block!
Thanks!
Sue Schultz
Love, love, love your winter wonderland fabric!! Thank-you for the free patterns and the opportunity to win some of your beautiful fabric.
Karen Watkins
Thanks for the chance to win your pretty fabric! It’s snowing and looks like a Winter Wonderland at my house right now!
Mary W
Thanks for the chance to win a FQB! The winter wonderland line looks so crisp and clean. And I LOVE your Tone it Down Quilt and the quilting!
Pam Perkins
Just love the bunny with your letter B. Thank you for the great giveaway and pillow pattern!
kelly wenhold
Love your blog…follow all the time on bloglovin! I also love your fabrics and patterns!