New Look - Happy Quilting Patterns!!

Thank you so much for all of the pattern love you have shared with me!!!  I am so glad that you are loving the 2 new Happy Quilting patterns I have shared this week!! Along with the two new patterns, 2 of my original Happy Quilting Patterns have also gotten a Make-over!!!  They are still filled with full color - wonderful illustrations to guide you along each step of the way but now have the benefit of 10 years of writting patterns :)        

      

This is so very exciting, I just can't tell you how fun it is to pick up a box of shiny new patterns from the printer!!! Just amazing :)     I wish I had time to "re-make" each of these quilts as I Re-Release the patterns . . . but as you can see, things are a little busy at Happy Quilting, tee hee hee.  So no new quilts today, just new shiny patterns :)  

So are you ready to get Happy Quilting???  Be sure to pop over to my Etsy Shop, to pick up your Patterns books, and templates before the After Black Friday - Early Christmas Sale ends on Monday ;) 

 All 7 PDF Patterns are just $5.50, and the Paper Patterns are $7.00 and the books are marked down as well!! 

 And when you finish your  Happy Quilting 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 Happy Quilting Quilts!!!

Thanks again for all of the New Pattern Love!!!  It has me super excited to get the next group all ready to release ;)

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

Vintage Sunburst Quilt Along!!!

 It's almost the new year, and that means a whole bunch of new Quilt Alongs!!!  And January 13th is the start of the Vintage Sunburst Quilt Along and I can't wait!!!  (literally, you will see by the sneak peek that I didn't wait ;)  

I have been saying for sometime that I need to practice my paper piecing skills.   I always seem to underestimate the angles and cut my fabric to small.   So, when I was asked about joining in this quilt along, I figured it would be the perfect practice will all of those lovely angles, and because it has deadlines, it will actually get done!!!    

The Vintage Sunburst Quilt Along combines both the 8" Vintage Sunburst Paper Piecing pads as well as the 12" Paper Piecing Pads!!!  Doesn't it just make the cutest design when the two are put together!!!  The quilt will finish at 64" x 88" so it will be a nice large throw size when complete.   The free pattern for this Quilt Along can be found right here ;)  

And you knew, my version was going to be happy and bright!!!!  I decided to use Blossom Basics, and I have separated the prints into cool and warm colors.   I am going to use the cool colors to make the big blocks, and the warm colors to make the small blocks.    And I was super happy to be able to use up all of the yardage leftover white on white prints that I have from the backgrounds of other quilts.   What a great way to use up all of those pieces that are to small to use for another background ;)  

And like I said, I couldn't wait.   Honestly, I wanted to check that all of the pieces I cut above would work.  (and ya, I could have made them a littler larger, but they will keep me focused in piecing just to perfection :)   And as you can see from the sneak peek, I am also adding a warm colored stitch and flip on the big blocks so that I will have little diamonds in the corners.  So cute!!

And after I had made my practice blocks, I couldn't handle adding all of the cut off scraps to my scrap bins (they are already overflowing.  So I decided to just improv piece them together.  I just love how happy that scrap is now.   I plan to do this for each set of blocks and we will see what it becomes when I am done with the quilt ;)

So do you want to work on your paper piecing skills as well??  Pop over the the Vintage Sunburst Quilt Along page to get all of the details!!!  I am so super excited for this project ;) 

Dizzy Days Irish Chain - A New Happy Quilting Pattern!!!

 I am super excited to share a second new pattern and quilts today!!!   Here is Dizzy Days Irish Chain!!! And yes, this is a remake of an old pattern, but I changed it up so much, including a new name, that I am just considering it new ;)  And my favorite change up is that I made is scrappy friendly, because we all have scraps, and they need to be used!!!!  

The  Dizzy Days Irish Chain Pattern can be found in my Etsy Shop in both a Paper version as well as a PDF version.  And it is on Special (along with all of my patterns :)  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.  

Dizzy Days Irish Chain is such a fun quilt to make!  And the cool thing is, because of the random layout of the "random" blocks, no two quilts will look the same.  And yet, you still get the Single Irish Chain criss crossing every time.   The quilt is made with basic piecing techniques and the blocks go together super quick.  Cornerstones finish off the chain, but they blend in, so you don't even notice them or the sashing, so cool :)

This version of  Dizzy Days Irish Chain is made all from scraps!!!!   I pulled out scraps in pink, blue, yellow and green from Bonnie and Camille, Lella Botique, Coriander Quilts, and Sherri and Chelsi.  And there are some other designers in there as well, I just had the most from the above. ( probably because I make lots of quilts from their fabrics ;)   And didn't it just come together oh so cute!!!  I just love how happy and bright these colors are and how they pop of the background ;) 

I quilted this version of  Dizzy Days Irish Chain with small swirls all over the background.  I made sure to get those swirls in every knock and cranny and then left the blocks unquilted.  This makes them just pop and emphasizes the single chain all the more.  So fun!!!  And you know, 402 for the win!!  (I actually burned thorough a whole spool of 402 all in 3 days quilting so much :)  

And if you don't have scraps . . .  tell me your secret :)  No, just kidding, you can always make your quilt from a layer cake like the original.   Here is an oldie but a goodie made with a Basic Grey layer cake in the queen/king size.   You get the same fun scrappy took with a layer cake as they have so much variety in them ;) 

And of course, the pattern comes with size options so you can find the size that work just right for you!!!  The pattern has 6 size options :  Baby,  Child, Lap, Picnic, Twin, Queen/King.  So now you can make all the sizes :)  

 And as I mentioned yesterday . . .   my Happy Quilting Patterns have a new look but are still filled with full color - wonderful illustrations to guide you along each step of the way.        And thanks to the  . . .

You can get this pattern along with any of my patterns, books, or templates on sale!!!  Pop over to my Etsy Shop, to pick up your Patterns.   All, PDF Patterns are just $5.50, and the Paper Patterns are $7.00,  until December 18th :)    And while you are there, check out my books and templates as well, as everything is on sale ;)  Always good to save on shipping!! 

Oh, And one last note.   When you make your Dizzy Days Irish Chain 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 Happy Quilting Quilts!!!

Thanks for popping in today and sharing this new finish with me.  I am so very excited, I just love scrappy quilts!!!  I'll be sharing more so be sure to come back and visit ;)

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

Tying the Knot - A New Happy Quilting Pattern!!!

 Today I am super excited to share a new pattern and quilts today!!!   Here is Tying the Knot!!! I had so much fun designing and making this quilt.  The blocks actually go together on point, so it is a nice mix up from regular old piecing!!!  It really is just such a happy quilt :)  

The  Tying the Knot Pattern can be found in my Etsy Shop in both a Paper version as well as a PDF version.  And it is on Special (along with all of my patterns :)  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.  

Tying the Knot is really a great quilt to make!  If you didn't notice, this quilt "floats" so there are no points that you have to worry about  lining up.  This makes it great for beginners, and experts will also have fun with it as well!!     The quilt is made with some basic piecing techniques and the blocks go together on point with setting triangles.  But no worry, I left you a little wiggle room so you can trim each block to perfection!!   The cornerstones are just so cute and set the blocks off perfectly :)

This version of  Tying the Knot is made with Songbook a New Page by Fancy That Design House for Moda Fabrics! I just love these beautiful Colors and the prints are just gorgeous.    And of course, the sky is the limit on which fabrics you make it from, and it is always so fun to see all of the different fabric choices you all make!!!  The quilt is Fat Quarter Friendly, so you can Grab a Bundle and get cutting!!!  

I quilted this version of  Tying the Knot with some major custom quilting.  I did all over echoed paisleys in the background to really give lots of movement.  Then in the blocks I did Figure 8's, scalloped feathers, wavy lines, and pebbles.   And I did the cornerstones with little swirls.  I just love how it came together, but I will admit, it took a little while to get this giant quilt done with so much quilting ;)    But it was totally worth it for such pretty texture!!

And after I got the big Queen size quilted . . . I just couldn't help but make a Baby size   Tying the Knot !!!   I used low volume fat quarters from Meadowmere  that I had leftover from my Bountiful quilt. .  I just love how the metallic shines off of that beautiful Charcoal background!!  Isn't that just so fun, and a great way to use up some more Low Volumes!!! 

I quilted the baby size in an all over loose feather design. It was fast and fun and perfect for this little quilt.   And up close, you can see how I fussy cut all of the bees for the cornerstones and center of the blocks.   So cute!!!  

And if you are like me, and want to make multiple sizes, you can find the sizes that work just right for you!!!  The pattern has 6 size options :  Baby, Lap, Picnic, Twin, Queen and King.  So now you can make all the sizes :)  

And that is my new  Tying the Knot quilts and Pattern!!!  And remember this preview from a few weeks ago , , , It's the Twin size :)  

     

 And you might recall, but my Happy Quilting Patterns have a new look!!!  But no worries, they are still filled with full color - wonderful illustrations to guide you along each step of the way.   You are going to have so much fun making these quilts ;)  And of course,  if you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to reach out to me ;)       And thanks to the  . . .

You can get this pattern along with any of my patterns, books, or templates on sale!!!  Pop over to my Etsy Shop, to pick up your Patterns.   All, PDF Patterns are just $5.50, and the Paper Patterns are $7.00,  until December 18th :)    And while you are there, check out my books and templates as well, as everything is on sale ;)  Always good to save on shipping!! 

Oh, And one last note.   When you make your Tying the Knot 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 Happy Quilting Quilts!!!

Thanks for popping in today and sharing this new finish with me.  I am so very excited and hope you all love this new quilt as much as I do!!!!  I'll be sharing more tomorrow and Saturday be sure to come back and visit ;)

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 ;)  

The winner of the   Gnome for the Holidays Fat Quarter Bundle  from  Fat Quarter Shop  is . . .# 236. . Congrats . . . parrent321quilts!!     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 . . . like this brand new Tidings Bundle, doesn't that just make you want to sing Christmas carols!!!  And be sure and check out Jamie's Sale Fabrics which is super full of great buys right now!!!  Oh, so much fun shopping!!!

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 the awesome Lou Lou Bundle pictured above!!  Just perfect!!!!

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 something great about your week??  

 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, December 19th, 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!!!

After Black Friday - Early Christmas Sale!!! + New Happy Quilting Patterns!!!

 It's an After Black Friday . . . Early Christmas . . . Shop Sale!!!!  (that is a bit of a mouthful :)    I don't know if you recall, but I missed the Black Friday sale this year as I was out of town.   But I promised a sale would be coming and this is it!!!  

So right now, all of the patterns in my Etsy Shop are marked down to $5.50 for PDF Patterns and $7.00 for PAPER Patterns !!!   Time to stock up and get Happy Quilting!!!

And this is a Shop Sale . . . so that also means my Charming Baby Quilts book, my Fast & Fun Lap Quilts Book in Paper and PDF, and my Modified Drunkards Path Templates are all on sale as well!!!! 

    

So be sure and pop over to my Etsy Shop this week and scoop up some After Black Friday, Early Christmas Specials!!!  The sale will end on the evening of December 18th and then everything will go back to regular prices on December 19th :)  

And along with the sale . . . 

 I am super excited to share that I am releasing 2 new Happy Quilting Patterns and I am also Re-Releasing 2 Happy Quilting Patterns!!!  

 

 

I will be sharing all of the details about the new quilts, throughout the week . . . but for today, I just wanted to pop in a share a first look at these new and new-again Happy Quilting Patterns!!!  

 And of course,  they are on shop special as well!!!  So Happy Shopping :)  

And be sure to pop back in all week for lots more pics and details on these new quilts and patterns!!! 

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

Cherry Tree Lane Quilt and Free PDF Pattern!!!

Hello Quilting Friends!  Today, I am thrilled to be sharing this brand new Cherry Tree Lane quilt as well as a Free PDF Pattern for it!!! This quilt features  Blossom Lane fabrics by Katherine Lenius. I just love all of the beautiful prints in this line!!  It is filled with gorgeous florals, happy doors, fun envelopes, and antique keys.  And the colors just bring a smile to my face, (especially the purples!!!)  And since this quilt is all about Lanes, I came up with this on point design, that has the look of a street grid.  

Cherry Tree Lane is made with a 10″ Stacker of  Blossom Lane.   And yes, Cherry Tree Lane is from Mary Poppins ;)   As soon as I saw these prints, they just reminded me of the whimsey and magic of that childhood favorite.   Especially all of the doors, don't they just look like they belong on the row houses of Cherry Tree Lane!!!   I used the Windows and Knockers prints in cream to frame all of the blocks, and the Keys print for the border.  I just love how the black just sets off al off those gorgeous colors!!! 

The Cherry Tree Lane quilt is a very easy one to make, and great if you want to learn how to sew quilts on point. It is simply just bordering your print squares from your Layer Cake/10" Stacker.  Then you just cross cut a few for setting blocks, and then piecing it all together.  The simple patchwork makes it a super great quilt to whip up for a wedding or similar special occasion.  

The Cherry Tree Lane quilt is a Large Lap/Twin Size and finishes at 76″ x 93″. And as I mentioned, there is a free PDF Download of this pattern, so you can make your own!!! To get the FREE PDF Cherry Tree Lane Download, just click here and download it :)

When it came time to quilt mine I knew I wanted to keep with the "lane idea" and what grows better on British Lanes then Ivy??  So I did my Loose Feathers free motion design that totally looks like ivy climbing the walls. I love all of the movement it gives, and it is a super fast design to do a well, double bonus!!! It will be just perfect to snuggle up in.

And that is my Cherry Tree Lane Quilt !! I hope you have enjoyed this post. Oh, and if you make your own Cherry Tree Lane Quilt, I would love to see it!!! You can share your quilt with me on social media using hashtags #happyquiltingwithmc and tagging @happyquiltingmc or email me a picture at happyquiltingmelissa@gmail.com. I can’t wait to see your Cherry Tree Lane quilts!!!

Thank you so much for popping in and sharing this finish with me!!!

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