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Merry Merry snow days block three
Every time I design a quilt block, I try to keep the small parts to a minimum. Block three of Merry Merry Snow Days is no exception. I thought of you when I was drawing this block. My first idea was to have skates hanging from the garland. Then I thought about how many runners you’d have to embroider, and stars took their place. If you feel you can’t do stars, be sure and read my directions on page 3 of your pattern for the applique stitch. Stars are easy if you know how to applique points. The skates are easy because all the tiny parts are embroidered! We used…
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We’re ready for block one
For me, the first block in a quilt is always the most exciting. It’s the block where you see the fabrics come together for the first time, and it gives you a taste of what’s to come. So let’s pull some fabrics for block one, are you ready? When you cut the background and applique fabrics from your kit, be sure and cut only what you need for each piece. You’ll have plenty of fabric if you follow the instructions. Most of the backgrounds in this block are directional fabrics so check before you cut. And when you come to the applique fabrics “fussy” cut when you can. I’ve made…
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we have winners!
I wish I could make everyone who entered the Moda/Bunny Hill contest a winner! There were so many cute stockings it was really hard to choose! And because there were so many great entries I added four runner-ups for a total of seven winners! I’ll be shipping prizes out all week! So here we go, are you ready? First place winner is Shannon Cogswell from Fullerton, California Shannon entered way more blocks than this one, each as special as the one before. I selected her mouse not only for its cuteness but also because it’s going to look so ADORABLE in our surprise mystery quilt! We’re re-making her block using…
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Sugar Plum Stocking Treats
If you’re sitting around with not much to do this afternoon, hop on over to my website and click on the “free” pattern page! What is Sugar Plum Stocking Treats you ask? It’s one of those applique quilts that I occasionally design as a free pattern! But this time, instead of it being a block of the month, I’ve made it a block of the week! I’m letting you know about this pattern a month ahead of time so you can get prepared! Print out the information page and materials list. If you read about it now, you’ll have time to choose your fabrics, pick your layer cake and get ready to…
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“I Love Candy” Moda Blog Hop
Hi everyone! Welcome to the Moda Blog Hop and Bunny Hill. When Chelsea heard this was about our hometown and Moda Candy she got so excited! She begged me to let her show you around and there’s no keeping that dog out of things when she decides she wants in. She’s been after the “Candy” I’ve had stashed for my giveaway ever since I brought it home. Maybe she’ll forget the “Candy” if I let her show you around. We live in the San Francisco Bay area in a town called Discovery Bay. No one really knows where Discovery Bay is except for the 13,000 that live here. It’s…
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Snow Pockets
When Christmas comes around I’m always looking for a new way to package up cash or gift cards. There aren’t too many ways to make $$ look cute, so Bunny Hill to the rescue! Snow pockets are simple to make and they’re perfect to hold cash or gift cards. You can hang them on a tree, use them at a place setting, hang from a chair or a garland. Whatever you dream up to put inside, little gifts are going to look special! You’ve never worked with wool before? Don’t worry, I’ve made it easy. Just follow my wool applique tutorial and use my free pattern! Wool Applique Simplified Snow…
