All Star Quilt Times Two!!

Note - Just in case you missed yesterday's post, I announced the new (free) Summer Solstice Quilt-A-Long that will be starting next week!!!  Be sure to check it out, we are going to have so much fun!!

So you might recall me sharing some simple patchwork a few weeks back, well . . . They are now finished quilts ;)    One has already been gifted to my sweet new nephew, and the other is just waiting for its little angel to arrive to be gifted :)  And I tell you what, I just loved this simple patchwork fun!!!  And it just looks so classic and fantastic!!

I made these little duo of quilts using my All Star quilt tutorial, and just opted to add an additional patchwork row instead of the applique row.  Then I added a quick border to frame up all of that wonderful patchwork ;)   The Patchwork fabric is Varsity by Sweetwater for Moda and the border is a print from Modern Neutrals by Amy Ellis for Moda ;)  They make a perfect pairing and both were busting stash, yippee!!

This All Star quilt I gifted to my sweet little nephew.  It is just the perfect size to snuggle him up in, and trust me, this little guy is a total snuggler.  So cute!!!

I quilted this All Star quilt with my all over firework design.  It is such a fun one to do and goes super fast.  I used a nice neutral light brown thread (cant remember the color name)  that blended well with all of the colors.  

And this All Star quilt is all tied up just waiting at the moment.  I had a layer cake of Varsity and cut it up into charms.  So I figured it just made sense to use more and make 2 quilts at the same time.  It really is just as fast and you get a bonus quilt when you are done ;)

I wanted to quilt this All Star quilt different but still wanted it to be "all boy" so I went back to one of the first free motion designed I learned.  All over loopies with stars.   You remember drawing these stars in 1st grade right ;)  It is a fun design to do and also goes really quick and I think really adds to the All Star design!

I had so much fun with these two little All Star Quilts and am so excited for the sweet little boys they are welcoming into the world ;)   And now that they are both claimed, I totally want to make more.  There really is just nothing quite like some simple patchwork!!!  So fun!!!!

Thanks for popping in today and I hope you have a very Happy Quilting weekend!!

Linking these finishes up to Amanda's and Sarah's :)

Summer Solstice Quilt-A-Long!!!

Well, you all said summer, and it is now official!!!   Who is ready for the Summer Solstice Quilt Along???   I am so super excited!!   I just love Quilt-A-Long's and I am so loving this pattern!!! We are going to be doing bi-weekly assignments this time around  and of course,  I have written the quilt up in lots of size options, so there is sure to be just the right project to fit your summer time frame ;)

And a quick note . . . I know a lot of you wanted to do a medallion quilt, but after lots and lots (and lots) of work playing with the design and the quilt math, it just kept not turning out.  In order to make the Medallion quilt work in so many multiple sizes, it just had to be so basic, and I just didn't love it.  So I went back to what has been loved in the past and I hope you love the design as much as I do.  And you will notice, it even has a few curves!!  Don't be scared, we will tackle them together ;)

Just like in previous quilt-a-long's, there will be easy step-by-step bi-weekly directions, stunning Quilt-A-Long kits in a range of colors palates that will be revealed next week, fabulous fabric prizes that include bi-weekly progress prizes and Grand Prizes at the end, and most importantly lots of fabric fun with friends!!!   It will run all summer  and is going to be a blast!!!  Here is the schedule . . .

June 9th- Intro, Fabric Requirements, and Prizes Announcement

June 23rd - Cutting

 July 7th - Flying Geese

July 21st - Half Square Triangles

August 4th - Drunkards Path

August 18th - Building Blocks

September 1st - Piecing Top and Grand Prize Linky

September 15th- Summer Solstice Parade and Grand Prize Winners

It all starts next Thursday!!!  So what do you say??  Do you want to Quilt-A-Long with me???  Grab a button and and get ready for some Summer Solstice Quilting Fun!!!

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Oh, and for easy access, I will be updating the weekly links on the Quilt-A-Long Page as well as this post ;)

Intro, Fabric Requirements, and Prizes Announcement

Cutting

Flying Geese

Half Square Triangles

Drunkard Path

Building Blocks

Piecing Top and Grand Prize Linky

Summer Solstice Parade and Grand Prize Winners

Pre-Cut Shortcuts with Amy Smart!!!

It's no secret that I love to collect Pre-Cuts!!!  Jelly Rolls, Layer Cakes, Charm Packs, they are surely stacking up around this place ;)   So if you are like me, and can't help hoarding these lovely pre-cuts, you might find this new Craftsy Class right up your ally.   Pre-Cut Shortcuts, Quilt Tops in Less Time by Amy Smart!!!  And it is even 50% off right now with the above link!!!

I am sure most of you know Amy, from Diary of A Quilter.  Amy and I met several years ago and became fast friends.  We love to chat back and forth on email and always love getting to catch up at trade shows and teaching events.   I love her wonderful style and her focus on making quilts fast!!!  With how many quilts I make in a year, I am all about fast ;)  You might remember her book, Fabulous Fast Quilts. . . well I like to think of this Pre-Cut Shotcuts Class as its video companion and it is every bit as amazing as her book!!!

Amy teaches 7 different quilts in this class, 4 that are exclusive to the class, so yes, it is a really great value!!  You can read lots more about Amy's class as well as see many more gorgeous pictures (Amy is a brilliant photographer as well!!) in Amy's post here ;)    So check it out, I know you are going to love the class and Amy every bit as much as I do!!

And, one last tidbit to take care of before I sign off for the day.  I need to announce the winner of the Happy Quilting Hashtag Giveaway!!!  Thank you to those that left lovely comments and especially to those that started using the #happyquiltingwithmc hashtag!!!  I can't wait to see more and more of your Happy Quilting Projects :)  

So without further ado. . . Let's choose a winner.  I numbered the hashtag entries after the comment entries so there were 300 entries total.   And the winner of the Elizabeth Hartman Paintbox Basics Fat Quarter Bundle is . . . #223 . .  .Congrats to Debbie Sheltered Stitches!!  I have emailed you :)

   

Thank you again for everyone's wonderful comments and I look forward to seeing your pics with #happyquiltingwithmc hashtag in the future ;)

Terrific Tuesday Giveaway Day!!!

It's Terrific Tuesday Giveaway Day . . . let's have some fun :)

First, we need to announce the winner from last weeks Terrific Tuesday Giveaway!!   The winner of the  Under the Christmas Tree by Lecien Fabrics  Fat Quarter Bundle  from  Lou Lou's Fabric Shop   is . . .   Number #127 . . . Congrats Nettie!!!   I have emailed you :)    

 

    

And on to today's

Today's Terrific Tuesday Giveaway is being sponsored by June Tailor, Inc.  Each time I go to Market, I have a wonderful chat with the lovely ladies at June Tailor.  They are always coming up with awesome rulers and products for quilters :)    Some of my previous projects with them include the T-Shirt Memories Quilt, as well as Shabby Hexie Twist Quilt.   And I just might be cooking up something new from this market that I will be sharing soon!!!  

Today's Terrific Tuesday Giveaway is for a Charming Circles ruler from June Tailor, Inc.!!!  I have always wanted to make this fun happy denim quilt using this ruler and have been saving up old jeans for it!!  Wouldn't it just be the perfect summer fun quilt!!!  It's like making cathedral windows but with your jeans, and it is so easy!!!  And one lucky winner is going to get to try it out :)

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  if you have a favorite summer quilt or blanket you use for picnics and trips :)

 ENTRY 2 - Pop on over to June Tailor, Inc. and find a favorite product that you have either tried or would like to try.  Then come back here and leave a comment on it.  

And that's it ;)  The giveaway will be open until next Tuesday, June 7th when I will announce a winner at the beginning of next weeks Terrific Tuesday Giveaway Post :)

Good Luck and Have a Happy Quilting Day!!!

Little Ruby Quilt Along with Fat Quarter Shop

I am super excited to be a part of the adorable summer Little Ruby Quilt Along hosted by Fat Quarter Shop!!!   This quilt was designed by Camille Roskelley for Fat Quarter Shop and is going to be a biweekly quilt along over June and July.   Isn't it just so cute!!!

Today the Quilt Along kicks off over at The Jolly Jabber!!!!   And the assignment for this week is collecting your fabric and cutting!!!   So what do you say . . . Want to join in the fun!!!  Let's Get started!!!!

This quilt has lots of Jelly Roll fun tied up in it.   When I first saw the design it reminded me of peppermint candies at Christmas time, so I figured it was fitting to make my Little Ruby Quilt Along a La Christmas :)   I choose Juniper Berry by Basic Grey and then added some great Grunge's (I love grunge!!!)  for the background ;)    This Quilt Along makes a bonus quilt as well, so I will be using the green grunge for one background and the red for the other.  So fun!!!!

Kimberly has made this wonderful video to walk you through everything you will need to get started.  She goes over all of the fabric requirements and tools you will need.   And then she goes over the cutting and shares lots of great tips on how to make your cutting go nice and smooth with the specialty rulers you get to use for this quilt!!   

And here is my cutting all done!!!  I am just loving those beautiful grunge prints and can not wait to see them with all of the wonderful Christmas prints from Juniper Berry!!!

And of course, Fat Quarter Shop has lined up a great team of bloggers to share their versions of the Little Ruby Quilt Along with you!!!  Guaranteed to be some amazing eye candy!!!   So be sure to pop on over and check out everyone's fabric choices and cutting ;)

Melissa from Happy Quilting

Angie from Gnome Angel

Erin Cox from Why Not Sew

Andy from A Bright Corner

Heidi from Buttons & Butterflies

Pat from Pat Sloan

Peta from She Quilts a Lot

Heather from Quilt Story

Megan from Quilt Story

Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl

Gerri from Planted Seed Designs

Sherri from A Quilting Life

Rebecca from Bryan House Quilts

Sherri from This & That Patterns

Jemima from Tied with a Ribbon

Alyce from Blossom Heart Quilts

Stephanie from Modern Sewciety

Brooke from Silly Mama Quilts

Carrie from Moda's United Notions

 And that's it for today!!! 

Have a Happy Quilting Day!!!