Tutorial Throwback Thursday - Double Take

This morning my calendar dinged and reminded me that I had a class for the Panguitch Quilt Walk.  I totally had to do a Double Take, as I had a moment of panic, before remembering that, of course, this even had been cancelled.  I have been doing a lot of that lately.   So many wonderful events have had to be cancelled, but I forget to take them out of my phone, so ya, moments of panic, followed by oh ya moments.  Which then normally leads to moments of sadness for missing all my friends, but this to shall pass ;)  So for today's Thursday throwback , I figured it was only fitting to share my Double Take quilt :)

Double Take  looks  hard, but it truly isn't.  It is made with two basic lattice blocks and then just sewing them into rows and and a quilt top.  I share my favorite minimal-waste method of making lattice blocks that also allow you to trim making the perfect points every time.     It finishes at 80" x 80" so it makes a great size for picnics or tailgates!!!     And there is even a printable version of this Double Take tutorial, so double bonus!!!!  

Double Take  is all about big, bold, graphic design.  And the use of 3 Solid Colors just enhances that look!!!   I used Red, White, and Black in Bella Solids as this quilt was donated to my Alma Mater Southern Utah University.  But it can look amazing in any 3 color combo you choose ;)   And if you do want to make it a rally quilt like I did, you can see my Complex Layered Applique Tutorial for making a school logo to go in the corner of the quilt ;)  

And when it came time to quilt Double Take I decided I wanted to enhance that bold geographic design with some straight line quilting.  The easiest way I have found to do this grid quilting is to load your quilt and do all the horizontal lines first.   Then unload your quilt and load it again only rotate it 90 degrees.   Then do all of your horizontal lines again, only this time, they will crosshatch the previous quilting lines you did ;)  It takes a minute to load and reload the quilt, but way faster than doing vertical lines in segments the width of your frame!   And you get a lot of steps in as well going back and forth and back and forth ;)  

And that is my Double Take Quilt!!!     I hope you have enjoyed today's Tutorial Throwback Thursday as much as I have!!!    Summer is a great time to make this awesome quilt for someone going back to school in the Fall :)   To make your own Double Take quilt  just click on any of the project name links for the free step by step tutorial.    And when you are done,  I would love to see your Quilts!!  You can email me a picture at happyquiltingmelissa@gmail.com, post it to social media with #happyquiltingwithmc  :)   I can't wait to see your Double Take Quilts!!!

Thanks for popping in today!!!   I hope you all have a very Happy Quilting Day!!!!

Charming Baby Quilts - All the Quilts - All the Details!!!

I just really want to say, Thank you so much for all of the  Charming Baby Quilts Love!!!!  You all are amazing ;)  I am loving getting your pictures in emails of your Charming Baby Quilts and seeing them on social media with the #CharmingBabyQuilts.   I am just tickled pink that you are loving it so much and am thrilled to see so many  Charming Baby Quilts!!!!

Charming Baby Quilts is available to order a signed copy directly from me, or you can get a copy from  Fat Quarter Shop  or  It's Sew Emma.    Just in case you haven't snagged a copy yet ;)    

And for easy reference, here are the PDF links needed for the Sew Along and Remix's.

Charming Baby Sampler Sew Along - Full Pattern Download Here

Charming Baby Remix's - Full Pattern Download Here

             So here it goes Charming Baby Quilts - All the Quilts and All the Details  :)   

Quilt: A Star is Born
Size: 52" x 52"
Fabrics Used - 2 Bloomington Charm Packs by Lella Boutique for Moda
                        2 Yards of Black on Grey Cross Weave for the Background
                        5/8 Yard of Bloomington Charcoal Candy Stripe for Binding
                        3 1/2 Yards of Bloomington Charcoal Flower Shop for Backing
Quilting: Stitch in the Ditch on Print Fabrics, Echoed Paisleys and Pebbles on Background Fabric.  Quilted by me on an HQ Avante Long Arm.
Charming Baby Sew Along Block - Week 1  

Quilt: A Star is Born Remix
Size: 108" x 108"
Fabrics Used -  2 At Home Layer Cakes by Bonnie and Camille for Moda Fabrics

                        5 3/4 Yards of Royal Chambray for the Background
                        2/3 Yard of Navy Stripe for Binding
                        10 Yards of Navy Floral for Backing

Quilting: All over echoed paisleys quilted by me on an HQ Infinity Long Arm.
A Star is Born Remix  - Blog Post

A Star is Born Remix - PDF Downloadable Instructions    *need Charming Baby Quilts book as well :)

Quilt: Color in the Lines
Size: 36"x 45"
Fabrics Used - 1 Pemberly 5" Stacker by Citrus and Mint for Riley Blake Designs
                        7/8 Yard of Confetti Cottons Cloud  for the Background
                        1/2 Yard of Pemberley Ball Blue for Binding
                        1 1/2 Yards of Pemberley Garden Light Blue for Backing
Quilting: Wavy Lines on Print Fabrics, Wishbones and Ribbon Candy on Background Fabric.  Quilted by me on an HQ Avante Long Arm.
Charming Baby Sew Along Block - Week 1  

Quilt: Color in the Lines Remix
Size: 72" x 85 1/2"
Fabrics Used - 4 Charm Packs - I used Scrappy 5" Squares

                        3 Yards of Charcoal Solid for the Background
                        2/3 Yard of Scrappy Prints for Binding
                        5 1/3 Yards of Simply Colorful for Backing
Quilting: All over Loop De Loops quilted by me on an HQ Infinity Long Arm.
Color in the Lines Remix  - Blog Post

Color in the Lines Remix - PDF Downloadable Instructions    *need Charming Baby Quilts book as well :)

Quilt: Dream Big
Size: 33" x 33"
Fabrics Used - 1 Summer Sweet Charm Pack by Sherri and Chelsi for Moda
                        1 1/8 Yard of Bella Solid Ivory for the Background
                        1/2 Yard of Summer Sweet Geranium Sprinkle for Binding
                        1 1/2 Yards of Summer Sweet Ivory Bouquet for Backing
Quilting: All over Open Centered Swirls.    Quilted by me on an HQ Avante Long Arm.
Charming Baby Sew Along Block - Week 2

Quilt: Dream Big Remix
Size: 70" x 70"
Fabrics Used - 4 Daisy Mae Charm Packs for Poppie Cotton

                        4 Yards of Country Confetti Weathered Wood for the Background
                        2/3 Yard of Daisy Mae Navy Prints for Binding
                        5 Yards of Ash Gingham for Backing
Quilting: All over Echoed Paisleys, Swirls, and Curls,  quilted by me on an HQ Avante Long Arm.
Dream Big Remix  - Blog Post

Dream Big Remix - PDF Downloadable Instructions    *need Charming Baby Quilts book as well :)

Quilt: Hugs and Kisses
Size: 49" x 49"
Fabrics Used - 2 Just Red Charm Packs by Zen Chic for Moda
                        2 1/8 Yard of Grunge White Paper for the Background
                        5/8 Yard of Just Red Candy Baubles for Binding
                        3 1/3 Yards of Just Red Powder Spheres for Backing
Quilting: All over L and E.    Quilted by me on an HQ Avante Long Arm.
Charming Baby Sew Along Block - Week 2

Quilt: Hugs and Kisses Remix
Size: 69 1/2" x 69 1/2"
Fabrics Used - 4  Charm Packs for Moda Fabrics

                             1 Garden Variety by Lella Boutique Charm Pack

                             1 Strawberry Jam by Corey Yoder Charm Pack

                             1 Mama's Cottage by April Rosenthal Charm Pack and

                             1 Handmade by Bonnie and Camille Charm Pack

                        4 Yards of Bella Solid Black for the Background
                        2/3 Yard of Scrappy Pink and Red's for Binding
                        6 Yards of Scrappy Blacks for Backing
Quilting: All over Pebbles in the Background quilted by me on an HQ Infinity Long Arm.
Hugs and Kisses Remix  - Blog Post

Hugs and Kisses Remix - PDF Downloadable Instructions  *need Charming Baby Quilts book as well :)

Quilt: Just Blooming
Size: 52" x 52"
Fabrics Used - 2 Winifred Rose 5" Stackers by Christopher Thompson for Riley Blake Designs
                        1 Confetti Cotton Solid White 5" Stacker for the Background
                        1 1/2 Yard of Confetti Cotton Solid White  for the Background
                        5/8 Yard of Winifred Rose Pink Stripe for Binding
                        3 1/2 Yards of Blossoms On White Navy for Backing
Quilting: All over Feathered Swirl.    Quilted by me on an HQ Avante Long Arm.
Charming Baby Sew Along Block - Week 3

Quilt: Just Blooming Remix
Size: 96" x 96"
Fabrics Used - 6 Strawberries and Rhubarb Charm Packs  by Fig Tree & Co.  for Moda Fabrics

                        3 3/4 Yards and 4 Charm Packs of Taupe Dot  for the Background 
                        7/8 Yard of Red Dot for Binding
                        9 Yards of Taupe Floral for Backing
Quilting: All over loose feathers,  quilted by me on an HQ Avante Long Arm.
Just Blooming Remix  - Blog Post

Just Blooming Remix - PDF Downloadable Instructions    *need Charming Baby Quilts book as well :)

Quilt: On the Move
Size: 49" x 57"
Fabrics Used - 2 Geometry Charm Packs by Janet Clare for Moda
                        2 1/2 Yard of Grunge Bleu for the Background
                        5/8 Yard of Geometry Euclid Graph for Binding
                        3 1/3 Yards of Geometry Archimedes Quadrant for Backing
Quilting: All over Fire Cracker.    Quilted by me on an HQ Avante Long Arm.
Charming Baby Sew Along Block - Week 3

Quilt: On the Move Remix
Size: 69" x 86"
Fabrics Used - 2 Super-Sized  Kona Rainbow Charm Packs 

                        4 1/4 Yards of Kona White for the Background
                        2/3 Yard of Kona Black for Binding
                        5 Yards of Riley Blake Chevron for Backing
Quilting: All over wavy lines,  quilted by me on an HQ Avante Long Arm.
On the Move Remix  - Blog Post

On the Move Remix - PDF Downloadable Instructions    *need Charming Baby Quilts book as well :)

Quilt: Ring Around the Rosie Quilt
Size: 54" x 54"
Fabrics Used - 3 Bramble Cottage Charm Packs by Brenda Riddle for Moda Fabrics
                        2 Yards of Bella Solid Admiral Blue for the Background
                        5/8 Yard of Bella Solid Admiral Blue for Binding
                        3 5/8 Yards of Bramble Cottage Mist Field Floral for Backing
Quilting: All over Loose Feather.    Quilted by me on an HQ Avante Long Arm.
Charming Baby Sew Along Block - Week 4

Quilt: Ring Around the Rosie Remix
Size: 109" x 109"
Fabrics Used - 11 Sugarhouse Park Charm Packs 

                        7 1/2 Yards of Confetti Cotton Navy for the Background
                        1 Yard of Navy Sugarhouse Park Print for Binding
                        10 Yards of Riley Blake Navy Blossoms for Backing
Quilting: All over wavy arches quilted by me on an HQ Infinity Long Arm.
Ring Around the Rosies Remix  - Blog Post

Ring Around the Rosies Remix - PDF Downloadable Instructions    *need Charming Baby Quilts book as well :)

Quilt: Shine Bright
Size: 56" x 56"
Fabrics Used - 3 Flower Market 5" Stackers by Jen Allyson for Riley Blake Designs
                        2 Yards of Confetti Cotton's Off White for the Background
                        5/8 Yard of Flower Market Coral Gingham for Binding
                        3 3/4 Yards of Glam Girl Small Floral White Sparkle for Backing
Quilting: All over Curly Q.    Quilted by me on an HQ Avante Long Arm.
Charming Baby Sew Along Block - Week 4

Quilt: Shine Bright Remix
Size: 74" x 92"
Fabrics Used - 6 Woodland Songbirds Charm Packs for Poppie Cotton

                        4 Yards of Country Confetti Cupcake for the Background
                        3/4 Yard of Woodland Floral for Binding
                        6 Yards of an old stashed fabric for Backing
Quilting: All over Curly Q.    Quilted by me on an HQ Avante Long Arm.
Shine Bright Remix  - Blog Post

Shine Bright Remix - PDF Downloadable Instructions    *need Charming Baby Quilts book as well :) 

Quilt: To the Moon
Size: 48" x 48"
Fabrics Used - 2 All Our Stars 5 Karat Mini Gems by Jennifer Pugh for Wilmington Prints
                        1 3/4 Yards of Bella Solid Bleached White for the Background
                        5/8 Yard of All Our Stars Text Navy for Binding
                        3 3/4 Yards of All of Stars Main Grey for Backing
Quilting: All over Wavy Lines.    Quilted by me on an HQ Avante Long Arm.
Charming Baby Sew Along Block - Week 5

Quilt: To the Moon Remix
Size: 60" x 84"
Fabrics Used - 4  Golden Hour Charm Packs by Alexia Abegg for Ruby Star Society

                        4 Yards Soft Blue Speckled Metallic for Background
                        2/3 Yard of Navy Speckled Metallic for Binding
                        5 Yards of Golden Hour Zinnia in Bluebell for Backing
Quilting: All over  Fireworks, quilted by me on an HQ Infinity Long Arm.
Twinkle Twinkle Remix  - Blog Post

Twinkle Twinkle Remix - PDF Downloadable Instructions  *need Charming Baby Quilts book as well :)

Quilt: Twinkle, Twinkle
Size: 36" x 36"
Fabrics Used - 3 Breeze Charm Packs by Zen Chic for Moda
                        3/4 Yards of Spotted Citrine for the Accent
                        1/2 Yard of Breeze Navy Stitched for Binding
                        1 1/4 Yards of Breeze Azure Dottie Circles for Backing
Quilting: All over Loop D Loop's.    Quilted by me on an HQ Avante Long Arm.
Charming Baby Sew Along Block - Week 5

Quilt: Twinkle Twinkle Remix
Size: 72" x 72"
Fabrics Used - 2 Layer Cakes of Apricot and Ash by Corey Yoder for Moda Fabrics

                        2 Yards of Ash Dotty Plus and Dark Apricot and Ash Panel for the Accent
                        2/3 Yard of Ash Dotty Plus for Binding
                        4 1/2 Yards of Ash Rose Garden for Backing
Quilting: All over  Swirls, quilted by me on an HQ Infinity Long Arm.
Twinkle Twinkle Remix  - Blog Post

Twinkle Twinkle Remix - PDF Downloadable Instructions  *need Charming Baby Quilts book as well :)

Quilt: Charming Baby Sampler
Size: 68" x 88"
Fabrics Used - 5 Catalina Charm Packs  by Fig Tree and Co. for Moda
                        5 3/4 Yards of Bella Solid Bleached White  for the Background
                        7/8 Yard of Catalina Sapphire Polka Dot for Binding
                        5 1/4 Yards of Catalina Sea Glass Cabbage Rose for Backing
Quilting: All over Curly Q.    Quilted by me on an HQ Avante Long Arm.

Charming Baby Sampler Sew Along - Full Pattern Download Here

And that is Charming Baby Quilts - All the Quilts and All the Details

Any other information you would like to have listed on these quilts please just let me know in the comments ;)

Oh, and I made a Button on the Side of the blog that will bring you straight to this post ;)  Any time you visit my blog you can just click on this button on the right hand side of my blog to be taken right to this post ;) 

Happy Quilting!!!

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 Shimo Layer Cake  from Green Fairy Quilts is . . .   Number # 51. . . Congrats mangozz  !!!  I have messaged you :)    

    

   

And on to today's

Today's Terrific Tuesday Giveaway is being sponsored by Shabby Fabrics!!   Shabby Fabrics has an amazing selection of Fabrics and  so many cute BOM's and Clubs!!!  And don't forget, Shabby Fabrics  also has an amazing  Clearance Section, you are sure to find some amazing deals :) Super fun!!!   

  

And for the Terrific Tuesday Giveaway  Shabby Fabrics is giving one lucky winner a $30.00 Gift Certificate!!!!!   Now the winner can get just what they have been wanting!!!  

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 What is the most unusual thing you have ever eaten??

 ENTRY 2 - Show your Shabby Fabrics love. You can follow them on Facebook, Twitter, You Tube, Pinterest, or Instagram.  You can Sign up for the Shabby Fabrics Newsletter (top right hand corner) or Follow their Blog,  or you can Visit the Shop and then share a favorite item ;)   Just be sure to leave a comment of how you showed your Shabby Fabric Love!!!

And that's it ;)  The giveaway will be open until next Tuesday, June 16th, 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!!!

Charming Baby Quilts - Remix's

So I have been sharing over on Instagram some new Charming Baby Quilts Remix's.  I started working on designing new versions of Charming Baby Quilts a while back, and even shared three sneak peaks here :)   I had so much fun in  EQ8  remixing these first few quilts, I decided, why not draft a new Remix for each of the 10 quilts in Charming Baby Quilts!!!!

I have remixed 7 out of the 10 quilts in EQ8 so far, and have 5 of them in different stages of completion.   So here are those 5 all sketched out and the details on the "remix"  ;)  

 A Star Is Born - Original

 A Star Is Born - Remix

This version of A Star is Born quilt really remix's by using Layer Cake Squares instead of Charm Pack Squares ;)   So it is made just like the original, only it is huge!!!!   It is a king size stunner at 108" x 108" ;)   I am using Bonnie and Camille's At Home Fabrics and a Royal Chambray Background and I just love the texture the Chambray adds.   I just need to get this one quilted and I will share the finish soon :) 

 Dream Big - Original

Dream Big- Remix

I shared the beginning of this Dream Big Original over here.   But my plan was to make this Dream Big even Bigger!!!  It is 4 times the pattern and a beautiful border.   And I used the Low Volumes from Poppie Cotton's Daisy Mae Fabric line mixed with a Country Confetti background to really make those diamonds pop ;)  And I made the outer border larger to fit the scale of the design.  It finishes at 74" x 74" so it will make a perfect picnic size.   Isn't it so fun to see the lights and darks mixed around ;)

Ring Around the Rosie - Original

Ring Around the Rosie - Remix

This is another Charming Baby Quilt that got four timed to make a King Size stunner at 108" x 108"!!!   I am actually making this one for a new quilt for my bed and I just love how Amy Smart's Sugar House Park Fabric's just pop on that beautiful solid Navy Background.   This one takes a little while to piece, but is going to be so worth it in the end ;)  

Just Blooming - Original

Just Blooming - Remix

And so far, this is the only Remix staying at its original baby size of 52" x 52".   I had so many people ask what this quilt would look like with the center Bloom, so I decided why not sketch it up :)   And I had so many low volume Catalina Charms left over from the Charming Baby Quilts Sew Along, I figured they would be perfect for a "low volume" version.   And it is always fun to pop low volume with a nice dark background ;)  This one is ready to quilt as well and I can't wait to get it all done!!!

Hugs and Kisses - Original

Hugs and Kisses - Remix

And finally, Hugs and Kisses got bigger and scrappier!!!!   All of the quilts in my Charming Baby Quilts book uses one line of fabric, I really wanted to include a remix that showed how you can incorporate multiple fabric lines.   So this Hugs and Kisses uses 4 different designers lines and I just love the scrappy goodness it gives!!!! And a black background is my new favorite and just makes all of the happy bright colors from Garden Variety, Strawberry Jam, Mama's Cottage, and Handmade pop!!!   This one is just so happy making to work on, all those colors just make me smile ;)    And at 70"x 70" it will be just perfect for a picnic!!!

So ya . . . 5 new Charming Baby Quilts Remix's with 5 more to come ;)   I will be sure to share the remaining 5 as soon as I get them sketched up ;) 

And of course, I will share all of the Remixing details with you when I share the finished quilts ;)   You will need a copy of Charming Baby Quilts to make the remix's but I will share the alterations needed for these new sizes :)   I just need to get to some serious Happy Quilting time, it just seems like every summer day just breezes by and my stack of "to be quilted" just keeps growing :)   But soon, I promise!!!!   And don't forget, you can also still make the Charming Baby Quilts Sew Along Sampler . . . Those instructions will always be available ;)

And fun side note for all my readers . . . right now you can use the promo code EQ8MELISSA for 20% off all EQ products.  I just love that I can easily and quickly recreate my quilts with fun twists and see just what they are going to look like when I am all done ;)    

   

So any suggestions on other Charming Baby Quilt Remix's you would like to see??  Different sizes, coloring's, ect.   I would love to hear what Charming Baby Quilt ideas you have :)   

Final Day of Decades Past Pattern Sale!!!!

 Thank you so much for all of the love on my new Decades Past Pattern that I shared last Friday!!! I am so glad that you all are loving this new design and I can't wait to see your Decades Past quilts ;)

I just wanted to pop in and remind you that today is the Final Day of the new Pattern Release sale ;)  Both the Hard Copy and the PDF Etsy Shop.  The PDF Patterns are just $5.50 going back to $8.50 tomorrow and the Hard Copy Patterns are $8.00 going back to $10.00 tomorrow!!!!

The pattern has 5 size options.   For the Baby and Lap size, you use a 12" block and it is Fat Eighth Friendly.   For the Picnic, Twin, and Queen sizes, you use a 16" block and it is Fat Quarter Friendly.   And of course, it is a full color pattern.

So I just wanted to remind you, in case you missed it last week or in case you put it in your cart to check out later :)  Thanks again for all of the Happy Quilting Love!!! I am just so thrilled to start watching for Decades Past quilts :)

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