by Sandra | February 10th, 2012
Put a check on this project in the “done” column. The Cupcake Block is finished <confetti falling>.
Pattern will be available down the road sooner rather than later. I have to say, this really was a fun project and I could have easily made several more blocks for a quilt if only I had the time to devote to it. Too many other projects and commitments that come first.
These are the four cupcake “recipes” that are in the pattern. You could make a block with one flavor, or two, or more! For my sample, I made all four so you could see each one finished as an example.
I really loved using Susan Cleveland’s Prarie Pointer Tool for the added pop of color and dimension with the pink Prairie Points. I like incorporating unexpected details that really add a bit of the “unique” to a quilt. The tool made it a breeze. If you are interested, here is Susan’s how to video:
I used Superior’s Kimono Silk #100 for the quilting and it was a DREAM to quilt with. It was the basket weave design that was a bit tedious for me. I have a difficult time remaining focused when it comes to machine work. Go figure.
The daisy design in the outer border was pulled from the fabric design. This aids to marry the center with the border to create a unified overall design that relates to each of the areas.
I was rather partial to the Espresso Cupcake…
I was surprised at how quickly the block went for the applique. Condensing the total time, it took me two days for the applique. Not bad considering the block looks as though it took a lot more time than that.
Too much fun.
This is simply adorable. I can imagine making some little girl very happy with a bed quilt using those cupcakes.
BRAVO! So lovey and YUMMY!
oh! Where do I sign up to be put on the notification list for this pattern??
My youngest daughter (23 y/o) is heavily into baking and cupcakes and pink … and this quilt has her name written all over it!
I’ve definitely got to make this one!
It looks great!
I totally love it, it’s a beautiful and cute pattern.
Yay!! And I didn’t even hear any screaming from here while you were doing the binding.
This is so delightful! I cannot wait for this pattern. Two days for the applique is just amazing. I love the quilting too.
So adorable !!! Did you applique the outer edges of the prairie points to the background fabric ?
It is so beautifully done! I really like the wavy boarder, what is the finished size of the little cupcake quilt?
great job! … as usual : )
Sandra, I know this comment is late, it applies to applique thread. Have you tried the frosted donuts by Superior? They come on pre-wound bobbins and come in about ever color possible, they recently came out with a second frosted donut which now gives twice as many colors. I am only asking cause this is what I use and I just love them. I am in no way associated with the company so this isn’t an advertisement. I was just wondering if you had tried them and if so what was your take on them?
I really really love your hand work, it is so beautiful!!
Heather, For now I am really happy with the Aurifil but am not adverse to filling in the gaps with other lines of applique threads when I can’t fins the color or ply/weight cotton I like.
Pam, Let me go measure……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………It is 18.5″ by 18.5″ or (46.99cm x 46.99cm)
Sara, I left the Prairies point edges loose. They lay nice and flat and yet add some interesting dimension. I made sure to quilt the area underneath them to allow them to lay flat. A basic stipple fill nice and small.
Thank you for running off to measure it!
I imagined it was much larger, I love it – my favorite is the espresso cupcake too … now I’m craving a cupcake, which I don’t need!
Pam, does anyone really need a cupcake?
LOL