Tuesday 17 May 2016

Tilda Candy Bloom Blog Hop and Giveaway

 Welcome to my stop on the candy bloom blog hop today.....you can imagine how pleased i was to be invited to take part by the team at stitch craft create a little while ago......the limited edition candy bloom fabrics are just as lovely as tilda fabrics always are........featuring folklore inspired motifs and using rich shades of red, blue and cream which work so well together and with previous tilda fabric collections too..............
 ............i decided to make some projects from my book modern vintage gifts........and began with the tumbler flowerpot pillow which uses patchwork and applique and this time i added some quilting with little circles to echo the flowers in some of the prints..............
 ...............i used bondaweb to fuse the leaf shapes to the background and then stitched around them with blanket stitch........
 ...............the cushion is made in my favourite envelope style and i used the beautiful tree fabric for the backing and some vintage buttons..........
 .............next i made some button houses which are always fun to sew and it is always a pleasure to make them out of different fabrics........
 ..............these button houses are specially for my giveaway........if you'd like to win this set just leave me a comment on this post ............(more details of the giveaways at the end).......
 ..............you can hang the button houses as a garland or use them individually dotted here and there.......or hang them on a decorative tree...........
 ..............my star pincushion is a lovely paper pieced project and i made a two sided one .....
 ................here is the red side.............
 ...............and here is the blue side.............
 ..............even a half finished sugar bunny that was lying on my work table when the parcel of fabric arrived was finished off with candy bloom ear linings and a candy bloom dress..........the flower motifs remind me of my favourite bellis daisies, so pretty.................
 ..........so if you would like to win a bundle of fat quarters of the gorgeous candy bloom fabrics you can enter the competition here.........and to visit the rest of the blog hop the link is here........
 ..............if you would like to win my set of button houses all you have to do is leave a comment on this post (if you don't have a blog please leave an email address so i can contact you if you win)........the giveaway will be open until may 28..............
..............thank you so much for dropping by and good luck in the giveaways.........wishing you all a happy sunny week filled with crafty inspirations ................back soon xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

81 comments:

Evelyne said...

Hi Helen, what a lovely post such a pretty fabrics! I love the stars, pillow and last but not least the bunny! She's so lovely!

Have a nice week!
Hugs,
Evelyne

Danijela said...

Love little houses,especially colorful as yours.Lovely giveaway,thank you for the chance to win it.

Unknown said...

I love your rabbits and darling houses. Thanks for the chance to win.

Stange and ich said...

Ohhh Helen,
the bunny is funtastic!!!!!
the colors, everything great :-)
rainy greetings
Antje

Anonymous said...

Hi Helen,

all of your projects are lovely, and so many ideas and inspiration.

Thank you for the giveaway.

Marian

Christine B said...

What beautiful projects you have made with the Tilda fabrics Helen! I love them all.... I must get out your book and make a few things myself! Thank you for the chance to win your pretty little houses! Have a lovely week! Christine x

crazydazy said...

The flowerpot pillow is gorgeous and what a lovely giveaway, please count me in.

Mary Jane said...

It was so wonderful to find your blog and all your great projects, I'll be a regular visitor!

Tammy@T's Daily Treasures said...

ll your makes are so sweet as always. I love those fabrics! How I wish I could sew. I've bought pretty fat bundles in the past, with every intention of doing something with them, anything. Not even sure where they are now. :) Love your little button houses, too. I have a thing for houses, stitched, stuffed, or otherwise. Had a whole collection of little house figurines and when I gave them away, my husband wasn't very happy. I didn't even know he knew they existed. Have a wonderful day. Tammy

Claudia said...

What a sweet give a way. I would love to win.
clehlers@kanokla.net

Mylittlepieceofengland said...

So much loveliness, the colours are beautiful xx

Salty Pumpkin Studio said...

The fabric prints are lovely! The house pillow motif fits perfectly with them.

Ellyn said...

oh so pretty! thanks for a chance to win some of your sweet goodness

Rhona said...

What gorgeous fabrics! You always make such wonderful things too!

Sam I Am...... said...

Oh Helen....those fabrics are awesome and you've made the most of them! Of course I would love to win your drawing and I also entered the other one for the fat quarters. It is a pricey fabric but somehow I have got to get a hold of some! LOL! Just the fabric I need for some Summer sewing and I looked at all the links and they're wonderful! Thank you as always dear lady! I have to get your book too! Have a great week! Love seeing you on FB as I can quickly see what you're up to and say a quick "hello". Spring time here is busy and stormy! LOL! Hugs, Sam

Betty4 said...

I just recently found your site and I am in love with everything I see. The fabric selection is so HAPPY! I love the little houses! Your site is a feast for the eyes. Thank you for the chance to win.

Heldasland said...

As ever Helen such a delightful post. I adore your styling. Have a lovely day

Unknown said...

Love these fabrics - each of your projects is perfect, perfect for bunny, love the pillow, star. Delightful!

Mary

Frances said...

Helen, these new fabric designs are all so pretty, and seem to invite all sorts of projects.

The cushion cover you made with the tree fabric and blue buttons is a gem!

The little houses are adorable...sweet, but also sophisticated.

Please do include me in the giveaway drawing. xo

greenrabbitdesigns said...

What beautiful fabric and of course you have used it wonderfully in all your pretty makes Helen.
Isn't the blue colourway just so gorgeous and the little bunny suits it all so well. :)
Please, please include me in your generous giveaway, thank you,
V x

Anonymous said...

BEAUTIFUL FABRICS+PROJECTS! THANKS SO MUCH!
msstitcher1214@gmail.com

kathy said...

These are just beautiful fabrics. I especially like what you did with them on your pillow cover. Inspiring.
Thank you for the giveaway.

Art and Sand said...

So pretty!

Annerose said...

Hallo Helen,
das sind ja wunderschöne Sachen und die Stoffe sind fantastisch. Die Häuschen liebevoll und das Kissen toll. Ich hüpfe auf jeden Fall in den Lostopf.Ganz liebe Grüße Annerose

Teresa Kasner said...

Oh boy.. I'd love a "Helen House"! Count me in! :-) Those fabrics really are divine.. and all the colors in them work so well together. You really are an amazing craftswoman. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

Elderberry-Rob said...

Well I have already won your last lovely giveaway (and am still cuddling my bunny and drinking from my Peter Rabbit mug) so don't think I need to be in this one, but good luck to everyone - someone is going to have some very pretty goodies coming their way. I do like the prints, they are very fresh and bright. Betty

Diana Stitching said...

I do so love the fabric houses. I have your book and they are top of my list for my next project! The Tilda fabrics are gorgeous too.

Mystica said...

What a beautiful post. Such gorgeous stitchery and the fabrics are also so very pretty.

Tracy Nixon said...

What talent you have - your little houses are so sweet and would look lovely in my hallway to welcome visitors into our home!

bj said...

Oh, my...the fabric is sooo delightful..just adorable.
I love all you've made with it...and the little sugar bunny..love his ears.
Thanks so much for the chance to win your gorgeous and very generous giveaway.
I do love your button houses. I would be so thrilled to hang them in the Summer House .....
xo

Anonymous said...

Those fabrics are gorgeous. I particularly liked the pots, and that tree fabric is my favorite one. Thanks for sharing!

Amy at love made my home said...

They are very pretty fabrics aren't they and your houses make a perfect use for them!

Jane said...

What pretty fabrics they are Helen. The projects you made showcase them so perfectly...so pretty. Thanks for the chance to win a little button house. Hugs xx

Anonymous said...

Oh Helen as usual a post which is So inspiring. I would love to win your little houses and have entered the fabric giveaway. I am always putting little bits of England in my house which is far far from home. My email is gavin.petaann@gmail.com. I so look forward to your blog every week. Have a lovely spring, it all looks so fresh and lovely in UK at the moment. Regards Peta Cowan

Susan said...

Those button houses are absolutely adorable!! I would love to display them in my little apartment. Thank you for such a lovely giveaway.

Crimson Kettle said...

Such beautiful material, your button houses look great. :-)

Elisabete said...

I always enjoy your blog posts and love tilde fabrics. Your houses are lovely. Thanks for the giveaway

Jayne H said...

Just delightful . . .

Unknown said...


A lovely blog, i would love to be a winner. Your blog is always a delight. Thankyou. Carolyn.



Patti said...

Oh, everything is just so cute! I just love the sweet bunny-ear lining and the star and houses! Thank you for a chance at a giveaway. Your creations are always so darling!

Lorrie said...

Your makes are all so lovely, and would be wonderful for anyone to win (including me!).

Юлия said...

Thanks for the chance to win!

Lori ann said...

oh helen how i've missed visiting you and your beautiful space, and you have a new book! i think i came at a wonderful time, the houses are sooo cute (i've made some knitted ones, i'll try to share on my blog soon, LOVE houses). everything looks so lovely (as always) i'm so happy to see you are so well. xoxo

Kay said...

Thank you for a gorgeous giveaway. Everything looks just lovely made with this happy fabric, I particularly like the star pincushion with different coloured sides. x

KC'sCourt! said...

Gorgeous
Julie xxxxx

Carole Williamson said...

The fabrics are gorgeous Helen and the bunny is so so sweet, I promise I'm going to make one. I keep saying I'm going to make one and one of these days I will. I would love to win one of your little houses, they awarded so cute and I would hang it in my kitchen.
My email is carolewilliamson53@hotmail.com
Thank you and take care

Love from Carole in Rossendale Lancashire xxx

Simone said...

Lovely candy block fabrics! The star shaped pincushion is so sweet and I like the option of it being two sided too! I hope tou are having a great week Helen. x

Teje said...

Hi Helen! These beautiful flower fabrics are so good for your cute and sweet projects! Bunny has a perfect dress now! I'm so waiting for to continue my projects from your book! Thank you for sharing the little houses! x Teje
nerospost(at)gmail(dot)com

Jacky H said...

Hi Helen
i love reading your blog it is so inspirational.
The little houses are adorable.
I have your latest book l must make one of your bunnies it's on my to do list.

Jacky

Amanda said...

What gorgeous fabrics! Your little houses are so cute. I love stopping by to visit your blog, it's always so colourful and inspiring.

Madelief said...

The projects you made from your book look lovely Helen. Beautiful fabric too!

Wishing you a sun filled week as well. Enjoy!

Madelief x

flowers on my table said...

Lovely fabrics used artfully, as ever. I think your cushion is beautiful, and the little houses, so sweet. Your bunnies are always a hit with me! Have a happy week Helen.xx

Marilyn McLeod @ Pink Paper Cottage said...

I'm in love with all Tilda fabrics! these are just another favorite of mine! Everything you made is so darling.. and I've been in love with the little houses ever since I started following your blog! I'm determined to make some one of these days, and get your wonderful books. The Candy Bloom is so fun and cheerful and fun! I'd love to win your sweet little houses and am going to enter also to win a bundle of fat quarters! Such fun!

Rose Santuci-Sofranko said...

Your Button Houses and those fabrics are so sweet! Thanks and God bless! ILuvTheEucharist (at) aol.com

GranChris said...

They are wonderful. I love the colors and the buttons are terrific.

Lin said...

What gorgeous projects and I love your little button houses. xx

Baa. xxx said...

Always such beautiful eye candy on your blog. Such a riot of beautiful things, colours and fabric. Such fun to visit.

lilac and old roses said...

Oh too much gorgeousness! Actually, no you can't have too much! Beautiful fabrics and projects, Jane x

Run Home To Crochet said...

Hi Helen a lovely post as always - thank you for the chance of winning a house in your giveaway xx Joy xx

Mara said...

So cute, and especially love that butterfly card, makes the gift very special.

Pat's Patch said...

All your wonderful makes really compliment these gorgeous tilda fabrics Helen. Love your photo props too. I do like the blue buttons and the design on the back of your envelope cushion xox


Katrina said...

Beautiful projects and blog! Love your button houses. Off to have a longer look at your wonderful blog.

Gracie Saylor said...

Hi Helen! I had a bit of a fight with my computer after reading this post a few days ago and did not get to leave a comment then, so just had the fun of reading and enjoying your post again and hopefully will get my computer to send my typing to you to tell you so :) Your sweet projects spur me on to my crafty pursuits! Today I hope to finish edging a preemie blanket, and then launch on to a new project. Wishing you happy days! xx

janice15 said...

The bunnie i love so much, the fabrics are wonderful and the star is so sweet. And the houses adorable all so wonderful. Thank you for the opportunity have a wonderful day with love Janice

Alchamillamolly said...

gorgeous pictures as usual, I am inspired to sew just by looking at these, if I can stop crocheting!!!!

debbie said...

Love your blog. Thanks for the giveaway.

carmencountrycolorarecrearecucire.blogspot.it said...

Ciao Helen,
prima di tutto COMPLIMENTI!!! Quanta creatività. ..andiamo per ordine:
bello il cuscino cucito molto bene con vasi e piantine , bella la ghirlanda di casette , belle le stelle , bello il coniglietto e per finire la bellissima farfallina per tag!!!
Una più bella dell'altra! !!
Cara Helen, sei proprio brava!!!
Un caro saluto. ..Carmen ...Milano ...Italia

Anonymous said...

I have many of your books, but I do love my weekly visit to your blog to see what you are making. Always inspiring.

Leigh-Anne S.

pens and needles said...

I'm hoping that as I keep reading your beautiful posts, osmosis will occur and I'll know how to use the lovely colors and fabrics that you favor. I have recently purchased a few bundles of Pam Kitty and other similar prints, and like you, I have trouble even undoing the bundles. They are pretty enough to stand alone! But as inspiration keeps coming, I'm going to get brave enough to actually SEW with them soon. My confidence is budding! :)

Gabri millecrocette said...

Always all soooooo lovely!!

Anonymous said...

Hi! I found you again! I found your blog a while back and lost it for some reason...I want you to know I love your beautiful, happy work and I will not lose your blog address again...thank you for the beauty you bring to the world....we need many more like you...I do not have a blog but my email is simplelife1753@gmail.com...have a beautiful week...

Наталия Балабанчук said...

Hi, Helen! Thank you for your lovely prize!!!

Unknown said...

How lovely and inspiring

Julie Wood said...

Thank you for a chance to win your lovely prize.

I always enjoy reading your blogs.

Jane Winter said...

They are so pretty! I find your blog inspiring.

Thimbleanna said...

I know I'm too late for the giveaway, but oh, how beautiful are those sweet fabrics? And they pair perfectly with your patterns. For some reason, we don't seem to be able to get Tilda fabrics here -- not sure what the problem is!

Zwergenwelt said...

the new tilda fabrics are so pretty, I bought a lot of them also! ;O)
Nice evening, Helen, ♥cornelia

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