Spring Migration Quilt!!!

 It is always a fun day when I get to share a little secret sewing for my good friends at Moda Fabrics ;)     And how happy and bright is this quilt, just perfect for getting through the rest of winter and looking forward to Spring!!!    And speaking of spring, the name of this quilt is Spring Migration and it is by Clark Street Quilts!!! 

Like I said, these fabrics are just so happy!!!  I remember opening the box and just smiling at these wonderful prints and colors of the Morning Light  Fabric Line by Linzee McCray   My favorite is the pop of coral, just gorgeous!!!  And there is a tone on tone damask print that I absolutely love, along with all the other beautiful florals.  

The piecing in this quilt is oh so much fun :)   Yup, a whole lot of Half Square Triangles, so your Bloc Loc ruler really comes in handy for this one.   But I love the stars they create, and how much movement is in the design.   And of course, I always love a HST border!!    And because it is mostly basic piecing, it went together super fast.   It finishes at 63 x 72 so it is a great size to snuggle up in.  

And when it came time to quilt it, I just had to take advantage of the perfect nine patches of each block.    So I quilted my all over Wavy Orange Peel, and I just love all of the extra movement it adds, just so fun!!!  I added a curly Q in the border, just to break it up and it turned out so cute.   And  good ol' 402 Pearl blended perfectly in all of these light and dark colors, it truly is my favorite!! 

And this quilt is now making its way to quilt shops around the US.   Moda posted this adorable picture of it and I couldn't help but share it as well.  Doesn't it just look perfect in that quaint little neighborhood.    So pretty!!!  

So the snuggling for me will have to wait until it makes it's way home.   But you don't have to wait!!!  Morning Light Fabrics are shipping now and Fat Quarter Shop has a Spring Migration Quilt Kit already available.  And don't you just love the boxes the kits come in, so cute!!! 

I am so happy that I got to make this beautiful Spring Migration quilt, it really was oh so much fun to make!!      I already have it on my list to make again because I just love all the amazing secondary designs created in this wonderful Spring Migration pattern  :)  And how cute would it be to shrink the block size down and make a baby quilt, so adorable!!  

And that is it for today and the weekend!!

Thanks for popping in and sharing this finish with me !!

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

Starlite Rainbow Quilt and Tutorial!!!

 I am so thrilled to be sharing my newest finish today and to sharing a new AccuQuilt Tutorial for it as well.    It's called Starlite Rainbow, and it is just so happy making!!!   I have been sharing sneak peeks of this for the last little bit, so here it is, the full reveal of my Starlite Rainbow quilt!!!

Okay, I know I have said it before, but I just love quilting the rainbow!!!   Each star has 5 of the basic primary colors in it and they "explode" from the center of the star in color order so you get the graduated rainbow effect in each star.   

And this quilt is entirely made of scraps!!!  Don't you just love a good scrap buster :)   I used the Prairie Star BOB die for cutting all of the pieces for the quilt.  I cut all of my red scraps, and then all of my yellow, and so forth.  You need 144 diamonds from each color, so ya, lots and lots of scrap busting!!!   

The Starlite Rainbow quilt is made up of just under 1000 pieces, which sounds like a whole lot right!!   But truly, the cutting is super fast with the Prairie Star BOB die and the piecing is so easy because all of the diamonds have the little dog ears, making it easy to line everything up just right.    It measures 50" x 62" when it is finished so it is a great size to be used as a lap quilt to snuggle up with.  

When it came time to quilt I decided I really wanted to make those stars pop!!   So I stitched in the ditch around the piecing of the stars, and then quilted small swirls, paisleys, pebbles, and curls in the background. I just love the texture it added to the quilt and it really made the stars the focal point, they just shine :)  

  

Oh, and side note . . . if you are wondering where the name of this quilt came from??   Total child of the 80's here, and one of my favorites was Rainbow Brite.   Any of you remember the name of her horse??   Better yet, did any of you sing along to Starlite Rainbow Brite on your cassette tape??  Ya, that song kept running through my head while I was sewing the stars together, so it just had to be the namesake for this quilt :)

And that is my Starlite Rainbow Quilt!!!  And I hope you love it as much as I do ;)   If you want to make your own Starlite Rainbow Quilt just pop on over for the free step by step tutorial!!!     And when you are done, I would love to see it!!!  You can email me a picture at happyquiltingmelissa@gmail.com or post it to social media with #happyquiltingwithmc and #AccuQuilt ;)  I can't wait to see your Starlite Rainbow Quilts!!!

Thanks for joining me today and sharing this new quilt and tutorial with me ;)  I am so glad to have made this quilt.  I have had a prairie star quilt on my bucket list for a long time, and now I can cross it off and enjoy the finish!!  

Oh, and fun little side note . . . if you want to watch me share this Starlite Rainbow Quilt on the Live AccuQuilt Show, you can see it here on YouTube, I come and visit at about 13 minutes in ;)  

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

Terrific Tuesday Giveaway Day!!

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

First, we need to announce the winner from last Terrific Tuesday Giveaway!!  

The winner of the $25.00 Gift Certificate from Lou Lou's Fabric Shop . . .   Number #363  . . . Congrats ladydifulmer!  I have messaged you :)  

         

               

And on to today's

Today's Terrific Tuesday Giveaway is being sponsored by Kimberly's Fabric Stash.    You will find so many amazing fabrics over at Kimberly's and everyday low prices!!! Kimberly has an  App so you can shop even easier.  It is available for both android and apple.    And be sure and Sign Up for Kimberly's Fabric Stash Brand New Newsletter so you know all the sales and going's on!!! 

Today's Terrific Tuesday Giveaway is for some amazing quilting goodness!!!  Kimberly's Fabric Stash is giving one lucky reader a Dream Green Twin Size batting!!!   And if it is one thing we all need more of, it's batting!!!  

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 if you have any apps on your phone that you have never used??

 ENTRY 2 - Show your Kimberly's Fabric Stash  Love!!!!   You can  You can follow them on   Facebook, (where Kimberly Hosts her Facebook Live every Friday at 7 EST) Twitter, Pinterest, or You Tube.  Or you can visit The Shop  and then share a favorite item ;)   Just be sure to leave a comment of how you showed your Kimberly Fabric Stash Love!!!

And that's it ;)  The giveaway will be open until next Tuesday, February 1st,  when I will announce a winner at the beginning of next weeks 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 Few Tidbits

I just wanted to pop in today and share a few tidbits and reminders.

First,  If you missed it this weekend . . . I am going to be the Special Guest on the AccuQuilt Launch Party of Scrappy Seams and Dreams!!!   This is a live event on Tuesday, and is gong to be so much fun.  So be sure and register (which is free) before tomorrow (and they even give door prizes!!!!)    

Second, I noticed the other day that the Lovey Dovey Quilt Kit is now available!!!  Lots of you just loved this quilt when I shared the sample I made in October , so I wanted to let you know, that at long last . . .the wait is over.   Shipping is still a little crazy so this was a longer wait than planned, but trust me, it is so worth the wait.  You are going to love playing with these Love Notes Fabrics, they are just gorgeous!!! 

And Third, if you are looking for a quilting getaway in April, look no father :)  The Dixie Quilt Retreat and Quilt Show has just opened registration and it is going to be held in beautiful Sunny St. George Utah!!   The Classes will be from April 6-8 and the Show is April 8-9.  I will be teaching 2 classes on April 8th, my Desert Rose Quilt class in the morning and my Nordic Nights Quilt class in the afternoon.   So come sign up, we are going to have a great time!!!  

See ya tomorrow for Terrific Tuesday Giveaway Day and live for Scrappy Seams and Dreams

Scrappy Seams and Dreams!!

I am so super excited (and ya, a little nervous) to announce that I will be a Special Guest on the AccuQuilt Launch Party of Scrappy Seams and Dreams!!!   This is a live event, where I will get to share my latest finish that is all about scrappy rainbow goodness :)  You have to register for this event, but registration is completely free. (and they even give door prizes!!!!)    

 Oh, and by live, I mean, Live, as in I hope I don't say something silly or just get to nervous to say anything at all.  But I just keep reminding myself, it's talking about my favorite thing in the world, and I could do that any day, all day ;)  Especially when it is talking about scraps in the rainbow!!!  Remember that beautiful pile of rainbow scraps I shared a while back . . . 

Well, here is a sneak peek of it all quilted up.   Eeekk!!!  I just can't wait to share the entire finished quilt with you!  It makes me so happy :)  Be sure to Register for the Scrappy Seams and Dreams event and come see my Starlite Rainbow Quilt live.   And just for fun, I will share another little secret . . . there will be a free step by step tutorial for it as well!!!  

I hope you are all having a very Happy Quilting Weekend!!!

Terrific Tuesday Giveaway Day!!!

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

First, we need to announce the winner from last Terrific Tuesday Giveaway!!  

The winner of the Prairie Days Jelly Roll from Green Fairy Quilts . . .   Number #239  . . . Congrats paoligranny!  I have messaged you :)  

        

               

And on to today's

Today's Terrific Tuesday Giveaway is being sponsored by  Lou Lou's Fabric Shop .    Did you know that Jamie makes a new Lou Lou Bundle every Tuesday . . . there are so many to choose from and they are all just stunning!!!  Isn't this new Sweater Weather bundle just so great!!!    Along with hosting the giveaway, Jamie is having a  Fantastic Sale with with lots of amazing discounts!!!! And don't forget to pop over to Lou Lou's Fabric Shop each day for the Daily Deal!!! I love something new on sale each and every day, it's so fun to see what shows up :)  

Today's Terrific Tuesday Giveaway is for some shopping goodness!!  Lou Lou's Fabric Shop is offering one lucky reader a $25.00 Gift Certificate perfect to use on anything in the store, including any of the awesome Lou Lou Bundle's or on the Daily Deal!!  Just perfect!!!!  

You have two entry chances, the second being optional, 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 What is something interesting about you that most people don't know???

 ENTRY 2 - Lets show Lou Lou's Fabric Shop some Love!!!!   You can follow them on   Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or Instagram.  Or you can follow their blog or  visit The Shop and then share a favorite item ;)   Just be sure to leave a comment of how you showed your Lou Lou's Fabric Shop Love!!!

And that's it ;)  The giveaway will be open until next Tuesday, January 25th when I will announce a winner at the beginning of next weeks Terrific Tuesday Giveaway Post :)

Good Luck and Have a Happy Quilting Day!!!

Nice Ice Charming Baby Quilts

Hi all!!  Today I am super excited to be sharing some of my newest quilt finishes :)  And here they are . . .  the Nice Ice Charming Baby Quilts!! 

 As soon as I saw the  adorable Nice Ice Baby Collection by Deena Rutter I knew that I had to make some Baby Quilts with it!!  It is just so cute, and I love that the prints really read "boy" because we all know, it is hard to come by "all boy" baby fabric. So I went to my Charming Baby Quilts book, and picked 2 Charming Quilts to be made up in Nice Ice Baby! I grabbed some Nice Ice Baby 5 Inch Stackers and some background fabric and away I went.

So first up . . . A Star Is Born.  Ya, you knew this was one of the quilts I was going to pick right :)   It is probably my favorite in the book, and I have loved seeing all of the many versions of it you all have made!!! 

This is such a fun baby quilt to make and really lets you enjoy some HST goodness! It uses Two 5 Inch Stackers and 2 yards of Background Fabric, which I used Navy Sparkler for. It is the perfect match for Nice Ice Baby, and I love the little bit of metallic that pops in all that negative space.

And when it came time to quilt mine, I opted for a favorite  all over Echoed Paisley free motion design. I love all of the added texture it gives the quilt and how the curves add a fun element to all of the straight line piecing. And guess in case you are new here, there is an Echoed Paisley Free Motion Video Tutorial on my blog :) 

 I just love how this one turned out, I don't think I will ever tire of making this particular quilt.  It is just classic and makes such a fun gift.   And as soon as I finished this quilt, it got me super excited to make a second Charming Baby Quilt :)

So that leads us to. . . Shine Bright!

Shine Bright is a fun way of mixing up a Basic Star quilt, using the print fabric in the background and the background fabric for the star.   I just love simple changes to a design that really give it a whole new look!!!   Shine Bright uses Three 5 Inch Stackers and 2 yards of Background Fabric, which I used Riley Navy Confetti Cotton for so it would really stand out. 

This quilt is another fun one to make and perfect for beginners and experts alike!!!   It is made with Half Square Triangles, a few Stitch and Flip Corners, and basic piecing, so it really goes together super quick :)  Which is always great for those last minute gifts.

When it came time to quilt mine, I opted for an all over free motion swirl!!  You can never go wrong with this design and it always makes for a beautiful finish.   And I just loved using Navy thread because it really popped on the prints and blended great in the Navy Solid.  

And those are my Nice Ice Charming Baby Quilts!   I tell you what, I just love making Charming Baby Quilts, in fact, I have already started another one I plan to share in the near future!!!!   To see more of my Charming Baby Quilts Book, you can visit this Page, that shares all of the original Charming Baby Quilts as well as Free PDF's of each quilt in a larger size (just in case you are not in need of baby quilts) and a Free PDF of a Charming Baby Sampler Quilt.

Oh, and if you make your own Charming Baby Quilts, in Nice Ice Baby or any of your favorite Charm Packs, I would love to see them! You can share your projects with me on social media with the hashtags  #happyquiltingwithmc and #rileyblakedesigns and tagging @happyquiltingmc or email me a picture at happyquiltingmelissa@gmail.com. I can't wait to see your Charming Baby Quilts!!

Thanks for stopping in today and I hope you are all having a very Happy Quilting Weekend!!!

Heart Felt Quilt Along - It's Starting!!!

 I am so super excited!!!    It's here . . . the Heart Felt Quilt Along is officially kicking off today :)  This is Fat Quarter Shop's 9th Charity Quilt Along and I am so excited to be a part of it :)    This Charity Quilt Along benefits Make a Wish, and there were some wonderful Wishes granted from this Quilt Along last year, and I can't wait to see what Wishes come true this year!!!!

And not only do you help Wishes come True . . . by quilting along you get to make a  beautiful Heart Felt quilt!!!!   Fat Quarter Shop has designed 6 different  Heart Blocks that have come together to make this stunner of a quilt!!   The Heart Felt Quilt Along block piecing starts on February 4th, 2022 and a new block will be released the first Friday of each month until September 2022.   And now, you can get the Fabric Requirements and get your fabrics so you are all ready to start next month  ;)

If you want your Heart Felt Quilt to be just like the original there is a  Heart Felt Quilt Kit and Backing Set featuring Beautiful Day Fabrics by Corey Yoder for Moda Fabrics.   The kit comes with all the fabrics you need for the blocks, background and binding and it even comes in a Bonus Keepsake Box with Magnetic Closure.   And one other bonus . . . The Kit comes with all of the patterns so you don't have to wait each month for them to be released, and yes, it's the only place to get them early ;)    

     

But you can always branch out and choose your own fabrics as well ;)   I decided to go with Flirt by Sweetwater for Moda Fabrics for my Heart Felt Quilt!!   And I want all of those beautiful low volume prints to stand out, so I am planning on using a Graphite Cross Weave for my background!!!      I did a little mock-up in EQ8 . . . it isn't the exact design as I was just whipping it up fast, but it  gives the idea and is making me so excited to start this quilt!!!

 

  

So do you want to join in and quilt along for a great cause??  Download the Fabric Requirements, get your fabrics chosen, and then get ready for the first release on February 4th!!!  ,  It's going to be so much fun!!! oh, and you can always pop on over to the Heart Felt Quilt Along Page for all the details and easy access links for the pattern releases :)  

I can't wait for some Happy Charity Quilting starting next Month!!!!