July 2026 Sew Sampler!

Wow, I can't believe we are at the end of July.   But I am so super excited that means that my July 2026 Sew Sampler Box has arrived and it is so great!!!   The theme is Summer Crush and it is filled with beautiful summer colors that are just making me smile. 

I was so excited to see this beauitful junior layer cake of Daisy Crush by Heather Bailey.   These prints are just so pretty!!  Large scale flowers in goregous summer colors are making me so excited to sew with these prints!!  And the Botany pattern is such a pretty way to show off all of that beatuful color.  Isn't it just so pretty!!     And the 10 Year Anniversary bonus exclusive pattern included is Sew Mates from January 2019.  

And the notions for this box are so fun!!!!  Of course, some Wonder Clips are always awesome.  And I love how long these are.   And the Binding Keeper is just so cute!!  What an adorable little sewing machine design Fat Quarter Shop!!  And I am excited to try out the Scissors Lanyard by Karen Kay Buckley when I am off retreating.  I can never find where I set down my scissors when I am not at home so this little guy is going to come in handy ;)   And the Acorn Piecing Precision Seam Glue is always great when doing a little applique or such!  I was actually just working on a project with 1/4" Bias Tape and this really would have been so helpful.  

And of course, its our new Spooled Quilt Along Block 4!!!!   I am using Morning Latte and can't wait to see this Quilt Along come together.  There are still a few limited Kits in the adorable Petals and Polka Dots by Bunny Hill Design if you are just joining in.   These blocks are so fun and fast to make, I am just loving it!!   

And that is the July  Sew Sampler Box and I already looking forward to the end of August for the new box to arrive!   And my first Grandbaby is also scheduled to arrive in August, oh happy day ;)  

And just a note, there was some openings for this new years Sew Sampler boxes but they filled up super fast.  It's a great time to jump in!!   

Sneak Peak of Turning Dusk Into Dawn!!

Today I am thrilled to be sharing a new quilt finish that is also a "Sneak Peak" of one of my new Happy Quilting Patterns set to release on August 8th.  This is Turning Dusk Into Dawn and it features the soft and sweet Bluebells and Buttercups  fabrics by Elea Lutz for Poppie Cotton.   I am just so in love with this new quilt pattern, and know that you are going to love making it to!!!  I mean stars are great, but bursting stars, sew, sew, sew, great!!!   

Turning Dusk Into Dawn is a Fat Quarter Friendly pattern.  It also combines the fat quarters with an  accent fabric for the center and sashing stars and a background.  I knew right away when I saw this collection that it would be perfect paired with a black background to make all of those wonderful soft prints just pop!!  And then I got the great idea to use it as a "pattern test" for this new pattern and give it the whole different look of the origianal :)    So I worked on the pattern, while Barbara was kind enough to do the pattern piecing and testing it as we went along.  

Turning Dusk Into Dawn is a great skill builder design.   And almost all of the piecies "float" on the background, so there is really only two points that you need to worry about lining up in the entire block.  Super bonus!!   This quilt will teach No Waste Flying Geese, Double and Single Stitch and Flip Units, and a few angled seams.  And Turning Dusk Into Dawn really lets you play with where you want the prints as there are four different prints in each block and they rotate throughout the quilt.   So pretty!

The Turning Dusk into Dawn, like most all of my Happy Quilting patterns, has multiple size options.  This is the Twin Size that finishes at at 68" x 90", so it is a size to snuggle up in and it will still cover your feet.  And of course, it will also fit a twin size bed with lots of lovely drape. 

And there were acutally enough Fat Quarters left in the bundle to make a fun Baby size version as well.  This one finishes at 46 x 46 and I just love it in the soft pinks and blues.  Isn't it just adorable!!  I can tell already this is going to be a favorite baby quilt to make!  

And that is a new Turning Dusk Into Dawn quilt! Thank you Barbara for pattern testing this for me.   The patterns are at the printers and I will have them back next week so this new pattern (along with 5 others) will release on August 8th!!  So be sure to pop back in soon so you can make your own!!  And of course, they will be on sale for their release ;)  

Thank you so much for popping in today and sharing this little Sneak Peak with me.

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

New Patterns Coming Soon!!!

So things have been a little quiet around here this July.  Part of that is just Summer, but a big part is that I have been working hard on some New Patterns!!!   I have teased these a bit with teaching them at Garden of Quilts, but I am excited to share that the wait is almost over!!  August 8th, all 6 of these new patterns will be released in my Etsy Shop.          

      

         

I can't wait to share them all.  They are all at the printers, and I just need to get the quilt tops quilted, so that is what I will be doing between now and the 8th :)  Thanks for your patience with me while I have been working on these.  6 at once is a lot!  

And exciting news, I will be sharing a few sneak peeks of some pattern testing before the release!!

So be sure to pop back in in the next few days, there is going to be a lot of Happy Quilting sharing in the next few weeks :) 

Jolly Tree Farm Mystery QAL - Week 5

 It's Week 5 of the Jolly Tree Farm Mystery Quilt Along hosted by Fat Quarter Shop.  All the details for this super fun mystery QAL can be found right here ;)    And here is Week 5 Release -  Finishing and you can find the free pattern here.  And isn't it just so fun to see all of these wonderful tree blocks come together!!  

This Mystery Quilt features Sherri and Chelsi's new Christmas line Pontsettia and Pear and there are still a few kits available here.  I am using a Cozy Wonderland layer cake by Fancy That Design House.   And the sashing for the blocks is super quick, and then a border and you are done.  I wanted my quilt to be a little bigger, so I added a fun border of different sized "piano keys"  I really like the way it makes the red pop in the blocks ;)        Kimberly has another fantastic You Tube turorial walking you through each step of finishing up your quilt.  

And after taking these pictures, I am thinking I could add one more border of the greens and aquas.  I just checked my scraps, and I think I have enough to make a fun HST border.  Maybe some fun diamonds or something.   So ya, I will be sharing this again soon all quilted and bound and a little bigger ;)  

And it is no longer a mystery, but you can still make this quilt.  All of the patterns are here and are free for downloading.   Happy Quilting!!

Week 1 Release - Spruced Up

Week 2 Release - Rejoice Fir-Ever

Week 3 Release - Feelin' Pine and Dandy

Week 4 Release - Tree-Mendous Holiday

Week 5 Release -  Finishing

Haven Charity Quilt Along - Part 2

 Today is Part 2 of the The Haven Charity Quilt Along with Fat Quarter Shop !!    This is the 13th annual Charity Quilt Along benefitting Make a Wish.    The Haven Quilt featuires Lella Botique's new True Love fabric line and there are kits available here.  I am using the colors of the kit as an inspiration and sewing my blocks with Grunge Basics   This second release consists of two sets of blocks  sewn into this beauitful Wonderland Block and you can find the Pattern  Here.   (And yes, the pattern is free, but it is always good to Donate Here for this Charity QAL)

We started out with making these super cute Star Blocks!! And you know, I just love making Star Blocks!!!   They are so fun and fast and I just love all of the happy points!

Then it was on to making some HST blocks.  And I just love how these blocks combine with the Star Blocks to make the Wonderland Blocks.  Such a creative pattern!!! 

And now all that is left is to sew the Wonderland Blocks, and our Hideaway and Haven Star Blocks from Part 1 into the quilt top.  I can't wait to share this finish with you all ;)  YOu can still join in and  Charity Quilting Along with us!! It's oh sew much fun!! 

Jolly Tree Farm Mystery QAL - Week 4

 It's Week 4 of the Jolly Tree Farm Mystery Quilt Along hosted by Fat Quarter Shop.  All the details for this super fun mystery QAL can be found right here ;)    And here is Week 4 Release - Tree-Mendous Holiday and you can find the free pattern here.  And this tree is big enugh to be at Rockefeller Center!!  

This Mystery Quilt features Sherri and Chelsi's new Christmas line Pontsettia and Pear and there are still a few kits available here.  I am using a Cozy Wonderland layer cake by Fancy That Design House.   This weeks block had more of those red stars, I am getting so good at piecing those little guys!!     I had a lot of fun picking out random fabrics for the tree. And it went together in a snap.      Kimberly has another fantastic You Tube turorial walking you through each step of making this block.  

And there were not bonus HST's this week.  But that's okay, because I found something else fun to do.   I just felt the original tree was a little boxy, so I added some super tiny stitch and flip corners along the edges.   I love the added curves it gives ;)  

And it's not much of a mystery now that you have seen all 4 blocks.  But if you love it, you can still join in and make your own!!!   All we have left is to put the tree blocks together, so fun!! See ya next week with the quilt top finish ;) 

Jolly Tree Farm Mystery QAL - Week 3

 It's Week 3 of the Jolly Tree Farm Mystery Quilt Along hosted by Fat Quarter Shop.  All the details for this super fun mystery QAL can be found right here ;)    And here is Week 3 Release - Feelin' Pine and Dandy and you can find the free pattern here.   And aren't the names of these blocks just so fun!!  

This Mystery Quilt features Sherri and Chelsi's new Christmas line Pontsettia and Pear and there are still a few kits available here.  I am using a Cozy Wonderland layer cake by Fancy That Design House.   This weeks block was a little more piecing than last week.  I am getting really good at whipping up those little stars :)  And I had a lot of fun picking out random fabrics for the tree.  I love the pop of the low volumes.    Kimberly has another fantastic You Tube turorial walking you through each step of making this block.  

And this week has a whole bunch of baby bonus HST!!   This will be a great addition to my growing stack of bonus HST's ;)  

You can still join in on some Christmas Sewing in July!! This week is half way, so it really is not to far in to get  caught up on this fun QAL ;)     Can't wait to see what tree's we get next week :) 

Haven Charity Quilt Along - Part 1

The Haven Charity Quilt Along with Fat Quarter Shop has officially started!!    This is the  13th annual Charity Quilt Along benefitting Make a Wish.    The Haven Quilt featuires Lella Botique's new True Love fabric line and there are kits available here.  I am using the colors of the kit as an inspiration and sewing my blocks with Grunge Basics   This first release consists of two sets of blocks and you can find the Pattern for them Here :)   (And yes, the pattern is free, but it is always good to CDonate Here for this Charity QAL)

The first set of blocks to share is the Haven Star Blocks!!  Aren't these so cool in the way they changed the colors on the diagonal.  It really plays into the overall design of the quilt.   And these were so fun to make!!  Just four of these, but they are also, much larger than you would guess, 12" finished,  which is always fun to do some large piecing!! 

And next are the Hideaway Blocks!!    And yes, these are basically 12" finshed Half Square Triangle blocks.  Again, they play in to the quilt design super cool!!  But I do ust love making some large easy piecing, it goes so quickly ;)  

So are you going to do some Charity Quilting Along with us!! You have two weeks to get this finished and then the next release is July 23rd!!   So fun :)  

Jolly Tree Farm Mystery QAL - Week 2

 It's Week 2 of the Jolly Tree Farm Mystery Quilt Along hosted by Fat Quarter Shop.  All the details for this super fun mystery QAL can be found right here ;)    And here is Week 2 Release - Rejoice Fir-Ever and you can find the free pattern here.   This week it's just a single tree with a beauituful star!!  

This Mystery Quilt features Sherri and Chelsi's new Christmas line Pontsettia and Pear and there are kits available here but I am using a Cozy Wonderland layer cake by Fancy That Design House.   This week the block went together so fast.   Just some fun stitch and flip and before you knew it, you were done.    And Kimberly has another fantastic You Tube turorial walking you through each step of making this block.  

And since I started with bonus HST last week, I figured I would continue that on.  But there are just 6 little bonus HST this week.  I decided not to worry about the ones in the red star as they would be so super tiny.    But 6 more to the pile is super fun.  

So are you going to do some Christmas Sewing in July along with us!! It's not to late to get caught up on this fun QAL ;)     Can't wait to see what tree's we get next week :) 

June 2026 Sew Sampler!

Okay, can I just say, the June 2026 Sew Sampler Box is just awesome!!!  Here I thought last month was just so fantastic, and then they go and top it again ;)   The theme is Making Waves, and I am just so excited to get sewing with this box!!   

I was just thrilled to see a beautiful bundle of Scenery by Elizabeth Heartman  in this months box!!!   These prints are just so happy, bright, and I always love Elizabeth's tone on tone prints that make them fabulous for piecing little pieces!   And wouldn't you know, she designed the perfect pattern to go with the prints!!   This Sunset Whales pattern is the cutest little baby boy quilt, and I so need more baby boy quilts in my stash.   In fact, I have already cut out the pattern, I was just so excited!!  And the 10 Year Anniversary bonus exclusive pattern included is Acorn Caps from November 2019.  

And the notions for this box are so fantastic!!!!  Of course, I can never have enough Quilting needles!!  And I love a good Schmetz Needles (I normally buy them in the 100 quanity :) And you all know, I love Suprior Thread!!  I haven't tried PIMA yet, so I am so excited to give this a whirl in my machine :)   And ifnally, the adorable Cassarole Needle Minder.  I don't do a lot of hand piecing to need Needle Minders, but I sure do love them as the cutest magnets on my Book Stands to hold my patterns.  So awesome!!  

And of course, its our new Spooled Quilt Along Block 3!!!!   I am using Morning Latte and can't wait to see this Quilt Along come together.  There are still a few limited Kits in the adorable Petals and Polka Dots by Bunny Hill Design if you are just joining in.   These blocks are so fun and fast to make, I am just loving it!!   

And that is the June  Sew Sampler Box and I already looking forward to the end of July for the new box to arrive!   Luckily, July is crazy busy so it will go really fast ;)  

And just a note, there was some openings for this new years Sew Sampler boxes but they filled up super fast.  It's a great time to jump in!!   

$5 Pattern of the Month - Summer Solstice!!!

 It's July and that means its time for a new $5 Pattern of the Month here at Happy Quilting!!!  And July is all about Summer Solstice.  And it is just $5 all month long!!!   

The  Summer Solstice Pattern can be found in my Etsy Shop in both a Paper version as well as a PDF version and both versions will be marked down to $5.00 for the month July.   This is such a fun quilt to make and has lots of great techniques in it.  It is a fantastic scrap buster.   It is rated for Intermediate quilters and if you don't have a lot of scraps, the pattern is also written for Fat Eighths or  Fat Quarters.  

Summer Solstice  has 6 size options.   It is an extremely versatile deign.    It uses Half Square Triangle Units, Stitch and Flip Units, Square in a Square Units, and No Waste Flying Geese Units.   So ya, lots and lots of fun piecing!!   

And like I said, Summer Solstice  is a super versatile design.  So don't feel like you have to do Yellow Grunge just because I did in the original.  It looks aweome in a rainbow of colors as well.   Don't these Batiks just shine in the design!!   And not quilting your print pieces and only quilting the background will make the piecing pop all the more!  Truly, just grab any  Fat Eighth or Fat Quarter Bundle or dig through all your scrap bins, and this quilt will come out amazing every time!!   

And remember, you don't have to use a white background either!!  I finished up piecing this quilt top of  Summer Solstice using Cannon Beach with a Grunge Cobalt Backgounrd and it is just stunning.    And yes, it is still in the "To Be Quilted" pile, yup, another top for the new Happy Quilting Ultra Marathon ;)   I'll try to get these done this month so you can see them all finished up while it is still the Pattern of the Month ;) 

  

 

And that is my $5.00 Pattern of the Month!!!  July 2026 is all about the Summer Solstice!!!   You are going to have so much fun 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 Summer Solstice 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 and #stackedsquaresquilt ;)  I can't wait to see your Quilts!!!

So are you ready to start making your Summer Solstice Quilts???  Pop over to my Etsy Shop, to pick up your Pattern and get Happy Quilting!!!!   

Jolly Tree Farm Mystery QAL - Week 1

It's Week 1 of the Jolly Tree Farm Mystery Quilt Along hosted by Fat Quarter Shop.  All the details for this super fun mystery QAL can be found right here ;)    And here is Week 1 Release - Spruced Up and you can find the free pattern here.   Isn't it jus so cute!!  

This Mystery Quilt features Sherri and Chelsi's new Christmas line Pontsettia and Pear and there are kits available here but I am using a Cozy Wonderland layer cake by Fancy That Design House. And this weeks trees were just so fun to make.  And don't they just look so happy all in a row :)   And Kimberly even made a fantastic You Tube turorial walking you through each step of making this block.  

And I figured, since the pattern had a lot of stitch and flip, why not make some bonus HST along the way.   And yup, all of these are from this one block!!   I don't know what I plan to do with these, but I think they will just make the cutest little matching project to go with this mystery quilt.  

So are you going to do some Christmas Sewing in July along with me!! Come join in, it is going to be oh so much fun!!   Can't wait to see what tree's we get next week :) 

Orchard House Quilt!!

 Today I am so excited to share a new finished quilt with you all, especially for all of my quilting friends that are also avid book readers!!  I just love that these beautiful Orchard House Fabrics by Heather Peterson are all about Lousia May Alcott's timeless classic, Little Women.  This quilt is called Orchard House and I just think it is oh so beautiful!!  The Pattern is by Anka's Treasures and it just such a fabulous pattern!!!  It was so easy to follow and so detailed, just fantastic ;)  

  

The Orchard House quilt uses yardage from the Orchard House Fabrics  Collection.   I just love how everything borders the March's Family home in beauitful stars!!  And the way the border seamlessly ties into the star, just brillian!  The quilt finishes at 77" x 77" so it is a great size to curl up with!  

This Orchard House quilt is made with basic piecing.   And yes, there are som tiny squares and specifice placement, but again, the pattern is extremly detailed, so it makes all the piecing super easy to follow!! It is great for experienced beginners and experts alike!! And once those little flowers (which are absolutly goregous!!) in the center are pieced, the rest comes together super quick as it is all rather large piecing!!  

I decided I wanted to do an all over Loose Feather quilt design on this.  I think it gives the feel of ivy growing up the outside of an English Manor ;)   And I actually quilted this one up at the cabin, so it was on the ol Avante that is run off the grid on Solar Power, so fun!!  And yippee for yummy texture!!  

And if you love this quilt as much as I do . . . you can make your own!!  There is an Orchard House Quilt Kit available now and it even comes in a cute keepsake box!!  This really is a fantastic kit as then you don't have to worry about gathering all of the different size yardage pieces.   And trust me, you are just going to love making this quilt!!!  

And that is my Orchard House quilt!  This is going to be a treasured quilt for sure!!  I can't wait to snuggle up with a good book in front of the fire place ;)  

Thanks for joining me today and sharing in this new finish with me. 

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