Happy Little Things BOM - Blogger Spotlight

Wow, the Happy Little Things BOM will be starting in just 2 weeks, how fun is that!!!  And today,  Jacquelynee Steves  (the host) is spotlighting the bloggers that will be participating in this free Block of the Month.  And wow, what a line-up, it's going to be so much fun!!! 

And along with the spotlight, Jacquelynne is also hosting a little giveaway to celebrate!!!   Be sure and pop on over to the Blogger Spotlight post for your chance to win this awesome prize pack ;)  And if you haven't already, be sure and sign up so you will have the first block pattern emailed to you on August 1st.

If your sewing along, be sure to get your fabric together.  You can use the kits that were put together for the project, or use your own from your stash!!!   I  am planning on using my bundle of adorable Gretel Fabrics from my wonderful friend Amy Smart!!  I am planning a slightly different layout as well, you all know I like to shake things up just a bit ;)   It's going to be so fun.  I can't wait to share the first block in just a few short week!!!

I hope you have a Happy Quilting Day!!!

Terrific Tuesday Giveaway Day!!

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

First, we need to announce the winner from last weeks Terrific Tuesday Giveaway :)

The winner of the $30.00 Gift Certificate from  Shabby Fabrics is . . .  Number #82 . . .   Congrats Beth Strand!!!   I have emailed you :)   

 

        

And on to today's

Today's Terrific Tuesday Giveaway is being sponsored by Bear Creek Quilting Company.  Bear Creek has an amazing selection of fabrics and fantastic deals!!  Be sure to check out their Weekly Specials for new Sale items each week as well as the July Clearance Blowout for great last chance bargains ;)    And I always love the monthly series.  Pop over to see July's Aurifil Thread Gem Pack and July's Ruler of the Month as well as the Mosiac Mystery Quilt Kits!!    And one last thing . . . when you are done entering the Giveaway Below, be sure and Pop over Here for Bear Creek Quilting's 3 huge July Giveaway's!!!!  It is so awesome!!!!  

And on to the giveaway!!!  Today's Terrific Tuesday Giveaway is so fantastic.  Bear Creek Quilting Company is giving one very lucky reader a Little Sweetheart Strip Roll by Andover Fabrics.   This is now Out of Print so you are so going to want to win this collection of pretty pinks and reds and cremes!!! 

You have two entry chances, the second being optional, and please leave a separate comment for each.   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 fictional place would you most like to visit??   (Kind of random today, but super fun. . . me, I want to visit Pemberley from Pride and Prejudice  ;)  

 ENTRY 2 - Show your Bear Creek Quilting Company love.    You can Sign up for their Newsletter (top right corner) which I highly recommend as there are specials announced exclusively to newsletter subscribers.  You can follow them on  Pinterest, Facebook, or you can visit the Shop and then share a favorite item ;)   Just be sure to leave a comment of how you showed your Bear Creek Quilting Love!!!

And that's it ;)  The giveaway will be open until next Tuesday, July 30th when I will announce a winner at the beginning of next weeks Terrific Tuesday Giveaway Post :)

Good Luck and Have a Happy Quilting Day!!!

Tutorial Throwback Thursday - Take it all Tote!!

Well it's Thursday and that means time for another Tutorial Throwback feature and today's tutorial spotlight is the Take it all Tote!!!  I know, I know, something other than a quilt!!!    I really had to stretch myself for this project as we all know I do a lot more 2D sewing than 3D but I am so glad I did!!  I love this tote and it is still going strong after 7 years of using it!! 

In fact, we took a little trip to LA over the 4th of July to catch a Dodgers Game and go to the beach, and yup, that's the Take it all Tote there in the corner of the picture.  And I love that when it comes home from the beach and is full of sand and what not, I can just throw it in the wash right along with the suits and towels!!!   (And ya, the kids always love to bury dad on the beach ;) 

And when I say it Takes it all Tote, It really does fit everything you need.  This bag is big!!!  It finishes at 25" wide, 17" deep, and has an 8" base.   And it has a hidden pocket inside, perfect for wallets and phones that you don't want to just leave out.   It also has an outside pocket that we use for easy access to the sunblock and a key ring, that I absolutely love because I don't have to go digging through the bottom of the bag with all the wet towels when it is finally time to go back home ;)  

And I loved doing a herringbone pattern on the bag construction.  In fact, last week we were camping with family and went to the lake and of course, the Take it all Tote went along and my niece saw it from the back and asked where I found such a pretty bag with such a cool design.   Two seconds later she said "wait, you probably made it, right!!"  That made me smile ;)   And adding the personalized applique was the perfect finishing touch ;)  

So ya, basically the Take it all Tote is the perfect tote for summer time!!!  Hence why it is today's Tutorial Throwback ;)  It's been going to the beach, lake, and just about any trip with our family for the last 7 years and hope it will go for many more!!!  

I hope you have enjoyed today's Tutorial Throwback Thrusday!!!    To make your own Take it all Tote,  just click on any of the quilt name links for the free step by step tutorial.   And when you are done, I would love to see your tote!!  You can email me a picture at happyquiltingmelissa@gmail.com, post it to social media with #happyquiltingwithmc  or or add it to my flickr group here ;)  I can't wait to see your Take it all Totes!!!

Thanks for popping in today and have a very Happy Quilting Day!!!

Terrific Tuesday Giveaway Day!!

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

First, we need to announce the winner from last weeks Terrific Tuesday Giveaway :)

The winner of the Yellow Sew Colorful Bundle from  Fat Quarter Shop is . . .  Number #178 . . .   Congrats rosemaryschild!!!   I have emailed 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, and have also just added a whole bunch of Quilt Kits on sale as well!!  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 wishing for, and maybe a little something to help welcome Spring ;)

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 when you were small, what did you want to be when you grew up?

 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, July 23rd when I will announce a winner at the beginning of next weeks Terrific Tuesday Giveaway Post :)

Good Luck and Have a Happy Quilting Day!!!

Precut Parade - Dovetail Quilt

Today I am excited to share my Dovetail quilt as part of the Fat Quarter Shop  Pre-cut Parade!!    Each month a blogger shares a project using a different pre-cut and a Free Fat Quarter Shop Pattern and July is all about the Jolly Bar!!!  A Jolly Bar is a 5" x 10" Pre-cut that is exclusive to the Fat Quarter Shop.  They are so fun and fast and make spectacular finishes!!!    And here is my Jolly Bar project, the Dovetail Quilt ;)

The Dovetail Pattern uses 3 Jolly Bars and I added sashing so I used 2 yards background fabric, instead of the original 1 yard.  I used 3 Lollipop Garden Jolly Bars by Lella Botique for Moda Fabrics and the black and white text print for the background.  And I love the way it adds interest while still making all of those wonderful rainbow of  happy brights just pop!!! 

The angles of this quilt make it so great!!    And those angles also give you some bonus HST's that I am planning on turning into a matching pillow.  So fun!!!  Like I said, I added 2" finished sashing to my quilt, so it now finishes at 65" x 82" which will make it just perfect for a twin size bed, and that matching pillow will just be so great to go right along with it ;)

When it came time to quilt it, I decided on an all over loose feather.  This has truly become a favorite design to quilt.   It is super fast, super pretty, and oh so much fun to quilt.  It really is my new Go To ;)   And I just love all of the beautiful texture it creates with all of those soft curves :)

 And that is my Dovetail quilt!!!  If you would like to make your own Dovetail quilt you can find the free pattern here.  And be sure to pop on over to the Jolly Jabber for lots more on the Pre-cut Jolly Bar quilting inspiration!!!  I just love using pre-cuts and had so much fun playing with these Jolly Bars!!!

Thanks for popping in today :)  I just love having this wonderful little corner of the internet to share my love of quilting with each of you and am so grateful for your visits each and every day!!!

I hope you have a very Happy Quilting Day!!