So I don't know if you recall, but back in the summer, my daughter Jessi started making a linen dress. Then life got a little busy with dating, getting engaged, getting married, and so forth ;) But somewhere in all of that, Jessi did manage to finish her dress!! And it turned out so beautifully!! Doesn't she just look stunning :)
Our last bit of progress left off with needing to add the zipper in the back and hemming the full skirt. And wow, did she do a great job on that zipper. This dress fits just perfect and looks so pretty on her. It is made with this Botany Linen Print from Alli K for Moda Fabrics. Did you know that Moda Fabrics makesLinen Prints!! They are a dream to work with and obviously, sews up into a beautiful finish :)
And yes, that was a lot of hemming!!! This skirt is super full and oh so much fun to swirl in. Jessi was having fun dancing around the backyard ;) You can find the links to this wonderful pattern we found on etsy in this post.
I am just so proud of Jessi for making this dress. Anything that is not 2D sewing is pretty intimidating to me, but she just worked her way through each step and has a beautiful finish to show for it!!! And again, a huge thank you to Grandma for helping us through when we both got a little confused ;)
And one more picture for fun . . .this is the newest member of Jessi and Trey's new little family. Missy is a sweetheart and had so much fun running around during this little photo shoot ;)
And with that, I wish you all a very Happy Quilting (and maybe a little sewing) Day!!
Today, I am thrilled to be sharing these brand new Snuggly Squares quilts along with a Free PDF Pattern for them!!! Snuggly Squares was one of the first quilt tutorials I made clear back in 2010, and when I saw the new Baby Boy / Baby Girl fabrics from Lori Whitlock, I knew it was time to make Snuggly Squares again!!! They are just the perfect fit for this quilt design!! And now, you can make your own as well with the Free Snuggly Squares PDF Pattern!
Snuggly Squares is made with 1 Layer Cake and 2 yards of Background fabric and that is it!!! You even get the binding fabric out of the Layer Cake ;) So ya, It is truly simply to just grab a Stack and get cutting and piecing!! And I just love that Lori Whitlock made both a Baby Girl and a Baby Boy fabric collection. I can't tell you how much I love making matching quilts in boy and girl fabrics!! And these Baby Girl and Baby Boy Collections are just so perfect!!! The colors are so soft and the prints are just adorable, perfect for a sweet little one.
The Snuggly Squares quilt is a very easy one to make. You can whip it up super quick, so it is perfect for one of those last minute gifts. It is simply just making 4 patch units, bordering them with a print, sewing the blocks together, and then adding a cute patchwork border. So simple and yet so cute! Sometimes simple is just simply the best!
Snuggly Squares finish at 44" x 44" so it is great size for a wall-hanging in the nursery, a crib blanket, or to lay on the floor for some tummy time. And as I mentioned, there is a free PDF Download of this pattern, so you can make your own!!!
When it came time to quilt my Snuggly Squares quilts, I went with a favorite for "grid" quilts. I call this my wavy orange peel. It has a great organic look with the wiggly line, and it also means you don't have to use rulers like a typical orange peel look. So super fast, super cute, and it adds so much yummy texture to the quilt!! I used a light blue thread in the boy version and a light pink thread in the girl version, just to add the finishing touches to the two themes. These are just going to be so perfect to snuggle in.
And that is my Snuggly Squares Quilts !! I hope you have enjoyed this post. Oh, and if you make your own Snuggly Squares Quilt or Quilts (because truly, it is hard to make just one) , I would love to see them!!! Grab your Layer Cake and get happy with a little cut, sew, quilt . . . and repeat. When you are finished 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 Snuggly Squares quilts!!!
Thank you so much for popping in with me to share these new baby quilt finishes!!
Okay, I just couldn't wait any longer to open my 2025 Jolly Box from Fat Quarter Shop !! You all know that I just love these Limited Edition holiday boxes!! (Which you just might be able to reserve the Cupid Box now, ) And sadly, yes the Jolly Box is Sold Out, you have to jump on these Holiday Boxes quick!! But truly, I was so very excited when I opened this Jolly Box!! If you want to see the full reveal, just keep on reading :)
What an incredible Box of Christmas Quilting Goodness!! How can you not love it!!! It just all plays together so nice and is full of fabric, panel, pattern, thread, and even a Christmas ornament! And all in Beverly McCullough's adorable Classic Christmas Goodness!!
I was so excited to find a Bundle of Mistletoe & Holly I love these festive prints and Bev's style always just makes such happy quilts!! And speaking of . . . how cute is that Mistletoe Moments quilt pattern!! You know this one is going on my list to make!!!
And along with the Bundle of Mistletoe & Holly for making the quilt . . . there is also a panel of Mistletoe & Holly to make a matching tree skirt and mini stockings. I think I want to make this one up for one of my newly married kiddo's :) How fun would that be!! And while this Tree Skirt is exclusive to the Jolly Box, Bev did design a second Mistletoe and Holly Tree Skirt here ;) And of course, I always love Aurifil!!! And I am super excited for this new matching Enamel Ornament to add to the tree!!
It's really beginning to look a lot like Christmas around here!!!
Thanks for popping in and I hope you have a very Happy Quilting Day!!
Wow, November has come and gone!!! I was out of town for the Thanksgiving Holiday, so I am just now getting to my November Sew Sampler Box, and was it worth the wait!!! This month's box is so great and it is filled with some of my favorite notions!! The theme is Winter's Orchard.
And it starts out with a beautiful Junior Layer Cake of Lella Boutique's new Wild Honey Collection!! I am so excited to sew with these fabrics! I just love all of the happy colors and it is filled with some gorgeous floral prints!! And how happy and bright does that Orange Blossom quilt look. It will make such an adorable baby quilt, can't wait to get started on it :)
And the notions for this month are some of my all time favorite notions!!! First off, Diagonal Seam Tape!!! I can't say enough about this wonderful little "never draw lines again" tape. I take it to all of my classes and share it with all my students ;) And I love Karen Kay Buckley Scissors, the hand grips are just so soft and the scissors are super sharp! These Perfect Scissors really are the perfect little pair of snippers, just fantastic!!
And last but not least, we are on to block 8 of this Flowering QAL!! . I am using 50 Years of Moda!!! This month's had a lot, a lot, a lot of stitch and flip corners!!! But they went super quick with my Diagonal Seam Tape (no drawing lines for me!!) And guess what, I even figured out how to nest every single angled seam throughout the entire block, so no pins either!! So fun ;) I am just loving these Flowering Blocks!!
And that is November Sew Sampler Box. Looking forward to December's box!!
It's a new month and a new $5 Pattern of the Month here at Happy Quilting!!! And December is all about Wishes. And it is just $5 all month long!!!
The Wishes 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 December. This is such a fun quilt to make and is a great technique builder. It is rated Beginner and is Fat Quarter Friendly.
Wishes has 5 size options. The blocks finish at 21" so it is a nice big block! This allows you to make even the queen size in a hurry. And the quilt blocks come together with some pieced star sashing in the corners.
Wishes uses some basic piecing units. You will make cute little No Waste Flying Geese for the center stars. Do some Stitch and Flips for the sashing stars and side units. And also do a fun No-Waste Lattice Block in the corner units, that comes out perfect every time with a quick trim and very little waste. And because this design pretty much floats on the background, you really don't have to worry about lining up any points!!! I just love that, it makes it perfect for beginners, while still be so much fun to make for experts alike!!!
And this design is super versatile!! This show it using low volume Christmas fabrics with a dark background. It is a great way to use up some of those low volume fat quarters that just keep building up in our stash ;)
Truly, this is just a super versatile design that would look great in any fabrics!! And you can always omit the sashing if you prefer just the blocks. It is a fun way to change it up ;) Whatever you decide, just grab Bundle and have fun piecing this wonderful Wishes quilt !!
And that is my $5.00 Pattern of the Month!!! December 2025 is all about the Wishes Pattern!!! 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 Wishes Quilt 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 #wishesquilt ;) I can't wait to see your Quilts!!!
So are you ready to start making your Wishes Quilts??? Pop over to my Etsy Shop, to pick up your Pattern and get Happy Quilting!!!!
