Cake and Cupcakes Blog hop
Welcome to the Moda All-Stars Mix-it-up blog hop!
The Moda All-Stars have been sewing away with cake and cupcakes, and it’s so much fun! When Martingale asked us to create a quilt using either Cake or Cupcake papers, I didn’t hesitate. I love these papers! They make piecing a quilt so easy.
Of course, they remind me of my favorite treat, cupcakes! Who can resist a few of these while you sew? Here’s a little tip: Buy some cake or cupcakes for your family before you start sewing with these papers, and they will be encouraging you to stitch away!
Now, the end result of all our mixing and stitching is a new Martingale book from the Moda All-Stars, featuring 16 original quilt designs from Cake Mix and Cupcake Mix papers!
You’ll find my little quilt called “Frosty Days” on page 55 of this book. I used charm packs and cupcake papers that resulted in 6″ blocks stitched to perfection!
Here’s a close-up of my quilt showing how the two blocks intersect to create an illusion of one block continuing into the next.
Here’s the best thing about the Moda All-Stars books: The royalties for these books are donated to different charities, and this one is no exception. All the royalties from our newest book will go to Feeding America, and your purchase will help end hunger across our country. You can read about this organization and the fantastic things they do at feedingamerica.org.
Of course, Moda has given us some fun prizes for this blog hop. I’ll be giving away a copy of this book, along with some charm packs and cupcake papers. You could win this prize if you leave a comment on this post telling me about your favorite cake or cupcake. (Do you bake your own, have a favorite bakery in your area, are they a part of your family celebrations, etc.)? I’ll be picking a lucky winner on Saturday, the 9th, so come back here to see if you won! I’ll post the winner below!
Here’s the blog hop schedule for you.
Monday – November 4:
Betsy Chutchian – Blog & Instagram
Susan Ache – Instagram
Martingale/That Patchwork Place – Blog & Instagram
Tuesday – November 5
Brigitte Heitland of Zen Chic – Blog & Instagram
Laurie Simpson of Minick & Simpson – Instagram
Moda – Instagram
Wednesday – November 6
Lynne Hagmeier of Kansas Troubles – Blog & Instagram
Brenda Riddle – Blog & Instagram
Corey Yoder – Blog & Instagram
Thursday – November 7
Anne Sutton of Bunny Hill – Blog & Instagram
Lisa Bongean of Primitive Gatherings – Blog & Instagram
Me & My Sister Designers – Blog & Instagram
Sherri McConnell – Blog & Instagram
Friday – November 8
Janet Clare – Blog & Instagram
Kristyne Czepurk of Pretty By Hand – Blog & Instagram
Sweetwater – Instagram
Sandy Klop of American Jane – Instagram
Thank you to everyone who entered our Moda blog hop Mix-it-Up contest! We have a winner!
Deb wrote:
My favorite cake is Peter Paul Mounds cake. I’ve had it for my birthday every year since I was a little girl. It’s like the candy bar with coconut between the layers and absolutely delicious!
Congratulaltions Deb! That cake sounds delicious! Thanks for entering. I’ll get your treats in the mail right away!
Anne
198 Comments
sherry
My favorite cake is German Chocolate with extra icing!!
Nancy Lewis
I like to make a cupcake that has a filled center. I just make my own cake, and when I put them in the pan to bake, I fill them about half way, add a tablespoon or so of cream cheese icing, and then finish filling them. When they are baked and cooled, I add icing to the top. This way, you have more of the icing to enjoy!!
T Holzer
I make all of my own baking. We live in rural SK, Canada and live a long ways away from bakeries…I don’t even know where the nearest one would be!! Vanilla cupcakes with vanilla buttercream would be my top pick. When the cakemix papers first came out, I didn’t “get” them, to be honest. But as I’m watching and reading what you all are making and designing, I would like to at least try them and make my decision…you all have showed us some beautiful quilts and if the papers make it faster and easier, why not!! Thanks for this chance!