Pattern Shop News!

It's here! The Teapot Pouch pattern is now available in my SHOP.

This pouch is perfect to protect a pair of glasses, or for use as a pencil case or a sewing travel kit. It's another fun PatchworkPottery pattern for all those tea lovers out there.

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Thank you for all your patience to those of you who have put in requests and have been waiting for patterns. Be assured that I am working on them and I haven't forgotten about you.

Enjoy your afternoon tea & quilted crafts :o)

I'm Back with a New Pattern!

Spring flowers have brought me out of my very long hibernation and I have found inspiration once again as the sunlight streams through my attic window!

My resolution is to be more productive this year and release more patterns in my shop so I have hired another illustrator. {You will see more of the cute little bunny helper in the next post.}

Sarah, my new illustrator, is fabulous and has had lots of patience while we worked out the tedious little details in the first pattern of the year. I know things will only get faster and better with every month to come.

My friend Jana who I have known since we were little comes to my studio once a week to help with brainstorming, organizing & bookkeeping. She keeps me motivated because it is hard for me stay focused and maintain deadlines while working alone every day.

By popular demand, the Leaf Potholder pattern is now available in my SHOP. They are a great way to use up your endless baskets of scraps! Make a set with all three sizes, a set of two large leaves, or sets of coasters. String the loops together for easy hanging! These make easy quick gifts that your friends and family will love.

Even though I have been away from blogland for a long time, I have still been designing and quilting which means there is a lot for me to share with you. Stay tuned...

Enjoy your afternoon tea & quilted crafts :o)

Crane Star Pillow

Inspiration struck this week and I finally finished my Crane Star pillow. It's been so long that I think the panel faded slightly from sitting in the sun through the summer. Note to self... don't leave half finished projects on the floor!

From paper to fabric...

Front & back...

I wanted to try some "not-quite-straight" quilting that I saw at the last Vancouver modern Quilt Guild meeting for the back panels. I like it and it was super fun and fast. My Japanese husband said that the pillow looks very Japanese so I think that's a good sign!

I ran out of the pink fabric that I used for the crane on the front so I had to substitute it with a linen that was a close colour match. I pieced the binding with all six fabrics and added rainbow sashiko on the linen ties to echo the front of the pillow...

Stay tuned for the Crane Star paper-piecing & pillow cover pattern coming soon to my shop!

Enjoy your afternoon tea & quilted crafts :o)

Published Again!

I'm very excited to be published in two more books this year! My Nesting Boxes have made it to the front cover of Zakka Style by Stash Books coming in December. Thank you Rashida for inviting me to be part of your book! I already love it and can't wait to see more!

I also designed this "New Home" coaster set for Countdown Calendars also by Stash Books which came out in June. These decorative coasters would make a great gift for a friend who is moving. Numbers are appliqued on the backs of the coasters so they can be flipped to count down the days until moving into their new home.

Enjoy your afternoon tea & quilted crafts :o)

Cotton & Thyme

My SpringTime Bag pattern can now be found in the Taiwanese quarterly quilting book: Cotton Life no.5! This one announces that SPRING has finally arrived with all the daffodil and tulip colours and flower prints galore!

Cotton Life is written in Chinese but includes photos for each step of every project so it very easy to follow. All measurements are in centimetres and includes full-size templates. Each issue includes 28-32 projects including accessories, clothing, housewares, bags, quilts and much more!

I was surprised to see my name on the front cover and I love how they designed my page! Take a sneak peek inside before you purchase a copy from my SHOP.

Here is a closer look at all the details. There is a flowerpot pocket on the front of the bag...

and a little birdie on the back...

and the pattern for the Butterfly Keychain is included!

The bag is also fully reversible if you decide that you want to go plain.

I was out in the sunshine all day yesterday preparing the gardens and planting early veggies. All of my window sills are full of herb, veggie & squash seedlings. Did I mention that "my time (thyme) is up"?!?! Enjoy your SpringTime!

Enjoy your afternoon tea & quilted crafts :o)

Cotton Life no.4

Cotton Life no.4 includes two of my patterns: Winter Wonderland Candlemat and 'Tis the Season wall-hanging! There are photos for each step of every project so it very easy to follow even if you do not read Chinese. All measurements are in centimetres and includes full-size templates. Each issue includes 28-32 projects including accessories, clothing, housewares, bags, quilts and much more!

I was really happy with how both of these projects turned out :o) Here is a closer look at 'Tis the Season wall-hanging...

And a closer look at Winter Wonderland candlemat...

Cotton Life no.4 is now in my SHOP! Get yourself a copy and have fun sewing these and many more wonderful projects for next Christmas!

Enjoy your afternoon tea & quilted crafts :o)