Re-Released Pattern : Square Dance!!!

 Today starts the share of the Re-Released Happy Quilting Patterns and Quilts!!  First up is Square Dance!!!   This has always been a favorite pattern of mine and a quick and easy one to whip up in a hurry.   But ever since I wrote the pattern, I wished that the square were more interlocked.   So here is the new (and I think quite improved)  Square Dance!!  

The  Square Dance Pattern can be found in my Etsy Shop in both a Paper version as well as a PDF version.  And it is on Special for it's release with PDF Patterns at $5.50 and the Paper Patterns are $7.00!  The patterns are full color and the paper version is in book format. 

 Square Dance is super Beginner Friendly.  I know it looks a little complicated but truly, it goes together super fast with a basic block and then some pieced sashing to interlink the blocks ;)    I taught this at Garden of Quilts and we had some get the entire first row done in class, so great!!!  And the fun thing is, it can totally work for a masculine quilt, which we all know can be hard to come by designs that work for that ;)   

This version of  Square Dance is made with Autumn Afternoon by Heather Peterson for Riley Blake Designs.   I just think this pattern fits a happy fall line just perfectly, and I love Heather's bright and happy Fall!!!   This is the Lap size and I used the extra Jelly Roll Strips to do a fun scrappy binding in the browns ;)    The quilt (regardless of size) is Jelly Roll Friendly, so you can grab a roll and get cutting!!!  And what is really fun . . .doing a dark background and a light accent.  I will be sharing a version like that soon and it is so awesome!!   

I quilted this version of  Square Dance with lots of fun little wavy arches.   This is my favorite design to do with grids in the design.   And the grid has a slightly different size in a few rows of the design so I had wavy rectangles as well, so fun!!   I just love all of the awesome texture this adds to the quilt, I mean, how can you not love tiny quilting :) 

Square Dance like all of my Happy Quilting patterns, has multiple size options so you can make whatever size quilt works for you ;)   And trust me, this is a great Go-To Baby Quilt when you need to whip up something for a new little boy or girl (but I love that the design fits a baby boy so well :)   The pattern has 6 size options :  Baby, Child, Lap, Picnic, Twin and Queen.     

And that is my new  Square Dance quilt and Pattern!!!       And I am just so happy with this new Remake!!!  It is totally the design I had in my head originally I just needed some practice in designing to figure out how to make it work ;)    I hope you love making your own Square Dance Quilts and please share them with me when you are finished!!     You can email me a picture at happyquiltingmelissa@gmail.com or add it to social media with  #happyquiltingwithmc ;)  I can't wait to see your Quilts!!!

So are you ready to start making your Square Dance Quilts???  Pop over to my Etsy Shop, to pick up your Patterns.   Again, PDF Patterns are just $5.50, the Paper Patterns are $7.00,  until October 5th :)    And while you are there, check out these other newly released and re-released patterns that are also on the same special ;)  Always good to save on shipping!! 

  

Thanks for popping in again.  See ya tomorrow with more Happy Quilting Pattern fun :)  

I hope you all have a Happy Quilting Day!!! 

New Happy Quilting Pattern : Andromeda!!!

And today I get to share another new Happy Quilting Pattern and Quilt and I am just so happy to share!!!   Here is Andromeda!!!   I have had so many people tell me how much they just love Nordic Nights, but wish it wasn't curved piecing.  So this is my creation to give you a similar feel, but without curves.   And once again, I got to teach it at Garden of Quilts and it was just so wonderful to see all of the different colors and prints everyone choose to make their blocks in :)

The  Andromeda Pattern can be found in my Etsy Shop in both a Paper version as well as a PDF version.  And it is on Special for it's release with PDF Patterns at $5.50 and the Paper Patterns are $7.00!  The patterns are full color and the paper version is in book format.   (And if you are wondering why my quilt looks different than the cover . . . it's because the version I am sharing today is a sample for Moda and had to be sent off right away, so the original version got put on hold and is currently getting custom quilting . . . more on that soon :)  

 Andromeda is an intermediate skill level pattern, but once again, we had some beginners in our class and they did just great!!     The quilt is made with full blocks and half blocks pieced together in columns to give the shifted layout.   The pattern teaches you lots of techniques including quarter square triangles, half square triangles, stitch and flip, and tiny no-waste flying geese.  (we kept calling them goslings in class because they are so cute and little!) And the block goes together pretty quick once you have all your units made, so fun ;)     

This version of  Andromeda is made with Morris Manor by Barbara Brackman for Moda and is the queen size.  This line comes out in March  and like I said, this quilt is already back with my friends at Moda getting ready to tour quilt shops all over!    The original version shown on the pattern uses Shimmer by Zen Chic and I will have it all finished up soon to share.  (there is just some secret market sewing samples that got bumped ahead in the long arm line ;)  I love the metallic in this line and the nuetral colors again just remind me of the Nordic Night feel ;)  The quilt is Fat Quarter Friendly, so you can grab a bundle and get cutting!!!  And the pattern is so versatile, it would look great in just about any bundle, I am thinking about making a Christmas version as well!!   

I quilted this version of  Andromeda with beautiful feathers.   The feathers go back and forth in opposite directions and add so much beautiful texture and movement to the quilt.  Truly, I am so glad that I finally feel like I have feathers down, because they truly are a joy to quilt once you feel confident enough to quilt them.     And once again, my favorite 402  for the quilting, it's just the best, what can I say!!   

Andromeda like all of my Happy Quilting patterns, has multiple size options so you can make whatever size quilt works for you ;)   I am thinking that Christmas version would be super adorable in a lap size quilt, just perfect to throw over the couch at the Holidays,  and maybe a dark background on it, so fun!!!     The pattern has 5 size options :  Baby, Lap, Picnic, Twin and King.     

And that is my new  Andromeda quilt and Pattern!!!       And I am just so happy to share it with all of you!!!   I really think you are just going to love making this quilt ;)   And of course,  if you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to reach out to me ;)  And when you make your Andromeda Quilts I would love to see them!!!  You can email me a picture at happyquiltingmelissa@gmail.com or add it to social media with  #happyquiltingwithmc ;)  I can't wait to see your Quilts!!!

So are you ready to start making your Andromeda Quilts???  Pop over to my Etsy Shop, to pick up your Patterns.   Again, PDF Patterns are just $5.50, the Paper Patterns are $7.00,  until October 5th :)    And while you are there, check out these other newly released and re-released patterns that are also on the same special ;)  Always good to save on shipping!! 

  

Thanks for popping in again.  Be sure to come back tomorrow for more Happy Quilting Pattern fun :)  

I hope you all have a Happy Quilting Day!!! 

Terrific Tuesday Giveaway Day

It's Terrific Tuesday Giveaway Day!!   Let's have some fun :)

First we need to pick a winner from last week's TTGD ;) 

And the winner of the Prairie Christmas Fat Quarter Bundle from Poppie Cotton is . . .#218

Congrats sodapopquilts!!!  I have messaged you :)

   

And on to today's

Today's Terrific Tuesday Giveaway is being sponsored by Fat Quarter Shop.   Fat Quarter Shop is amazing and they never cease to amaze me with everything they have going on at their shop!!!     And did you know they have a 24 Hour Flash Sale  and Precuts of the Week!!   You can also save big on the Basics of the Month!!!!     This month French General Basics are on sale.  Also, GTaylor Seville Notions are on sale for the Notion,   and all  Zen Chic Patterns  are on sale for the Pattern.   Save 20% off of all of them for the whole month of October!!  So great ;)   

And for today's Terrific Tuesday Giveaway  Fat Quarter Shop is giving away this beautiful Folk and Lore Layer Cake by Fancy That Design House !!!   Isn't this just the perfect way to welcome Fall :)  I used this fabric to make this Floral Trails Quilt and I can tell you, it is just gorgeous!!!  

 

You have two entry chances here on the blog, and please leave a separate comment for each.  All Entries are welcome, including International Entries.   Please just be sure to leave an email address if you are a no-reply blogger ;)  

ENTRY 1 - Simply leave a comment that tells me your favorite Folk Story or Fairy Tale??? 

 ENTRY 2 - Show your Fat Quarter Shop love.   You can follow them on   Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, You Tube or at their Blog.  You can Sign up for their Newsletter which will ensure you catch all of their amazing sales, or you can visit The Shop and then share a favorite item ;)   Just be sure to leave a comment of how you showed your Fat Quarter Shop Love!!!

And that's it ;)  The giveaway will be open until next Tuesday, October 8th  when I will announce a winner at the beginning of the Terrific Tuesday Giveaway Post.  

You can also pop over to my Instagram and/or Facebook to enter there as well :)  

Good Luck and Have a Happy Quilting Day!!!

A New Happy Quilting Pattern : Wandering Star!!!

Today starts the week of sharing new Happy Quilting Patterns and Quilts and I am so excited!!!   Here is Wandering Star!!!   And can I just say I love this quilt!!!   I got to teach it at Garden of Quilts and it was so fun to see everyone's version of it. It really is such a fun quilt to make :)

The  Wandering Star Pattern can be found in my Etsy Shop in both a Paper version as well as a PDF version.  And it is on Special for it's release with PDF Patterns at $5.50 and the Paper Patterns are $7.00!  The patterns are full color and the paper version is in book format.  

 Wandering Star is an intermediate skill level pattern, but we had some beginners in our class and they did great as well!!     The quilt is made with a fun double star block and then pieced sashing creates the secondary stars.   The pattern teaches you lots of techniques including no-waste flying geese, stitch and flip, and some basic pieceing.  And the fun part is trying to guess which stars are the blocks and which stars are the sashing.   I know, it looks a little confusing, but the pattern makes it super easy to see how it all goes together ;)     

This version of  Wandeing Star is made with Seaglass Summer by Sweetfire Road for Moda and is the queen size.  This line comes out in January so you still have to wait for a bit, but it is so worth the wait!!!  The colors and prints are just so pretty and soft.   And you know I am all about those beautiful purples, it is what drew me to the line initially.   And of course, the sky is the limit on which fabrics you make it from.    The quilt is Fat Quarter Friendly, so you can grab a pack and get cutting!!!  

I quilted this version of  Wandering Star with echoed swirls and paisleys.   I love all of the wonderful movement and texture it gives the quilt.   And it really goes perfect with that "seaglass ocean" look of the fabric as it gives that wave looks.   And once again, my favorite 402 just blends perfectly with both he background and the prints.   It really is the best color thread ever!!   

Wandering Star, like all of my Happy Quilting patterns, has multiple size options so you can make whatever size quilt works for you ;)   I already want to make this one again using a dark background, I can't wait to see how those center stars will just pop!!!   I am thinking a Child size when I make it again, (easier to carry around to classes) and now I am just on the lookout for the perfect fabrics for it ;)   The pattern has 6 size options :  Baby, Child, Lap, Picnic, Queen and King.     And yes, they are all square size quilts, it is just the way the design works out ;)  

And that is my new  Wandering Star quilt and Pattern!!!    And I am just so thrilled to be sharing it in full!!!  I know I shared a sneak peek back here and you all have been patiently waiting for the pattern.  Thanks for your patience, things have been crazy busy ;)   And now I am just so happy that it is finally finished and ready to share!!!   And now I just know you are going to love making your own ;)   And of course,  if you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to reach out to me ;)  And when you make your Wandering Star Quilts I would love to see them!!!  You can email me a picture at happyquiltingmelissa@gmail.com or add it to social media with  #happyquiltingwithmc ;)  I can't wait to see your Quilts!!!

So are you ready to start making your Wandering Star Quilts???  Pop over to my Etsy Shop, to pick up your Patterns.   Again, PDF Patterns are just $5.50, the Paper Patterns are $7.00,  until October 5th :)    And while you are there, check out these other newly released and re-released patterns that are also on the same special ;)  Always good to save on shipping!! 

  

Thanks for popping in today and sharing this new finish with me. I still have more new finishes to share this week so keep popping back in :)  

I hope you all have a Happy Quilting Day!!! 

Home Town Holiday Sampler Quilt Along - Week 4

   It is Week 4 of the Home Town Holiday Sampler Quilt Along hosted by Fat Quarter Shop and there are so many happy star blocks this week!!   10 Stars to be exact, wow, this week really pumped up the quantity of blocks, so be careful not to get behind ;)   This week we are making 3 Shine Holiday Star Blocks, 5 Sparkle Holiday Star Blocks,  and 2 Glimmer Holiday Star Blocks!!! Oh so much Star fun!!! 

For my Sampler I am using Sweetwater Christmas Prints from several lines paired with a POParazzi Grey Background.  And if you are wondering why 4 stars looks the same, they are the cornerstones in the border of the quilt.  I think they are going to frame everything up so nicely ;)   We only have a few more Star blocks left!!   

And that is it for Week 4 of of the Home Town Holiday Sampler Quilt Along!!!   Do you want to come join in the Holiday Goodness as well?  Each week leading up to Christmas, we will be making these cute blocks from the Lori Holt's new  Home Town Holiday Sampler Book!   You can see the complete schedule here and check out all the details here and come quilt along ;)    

See ya next week with more Home Town Holiday Sampler goodness!!  We will be making a few more Stars and also some Holly and Ivy, so fun ;)