GO! Argyle Bed Runner and Free PDF Pattern!

Do you remember when I shared my new GO! Bolt Cutter?  Well, along with it's release, I got to make one of  AccuQuilt's samples for it, so fun!!   You see, it comes with a 5" Square die, so everyone got creative of what could be made with a 4 1/2" finished square!!  And here is one of them . . . the Argyle Bed Runner and there is a free PDF Pattern for it right here!! 

It was so much fun to use my new GO! Bolt Cutter to make this project!!! I love that it cuts fast, and was easy to set up on my dining room table as I haven't made a designated spot for it in the sewing room yet ;)    The GO! Bolt is a special new addition to the AccuQuilt Cutting team and will be a great addition to yours as well!!!  

And while there are a bunch of triangles in this project, the entire thing is made with squares pieced on point.  Then it is just a quick trim around the outside to make it into the runner.  So super easy, and super fast!  You could whip up the runner top in less than an hour, including the cutting!!!  And don't you love Allison Harris's Plaid Prints, I think they just went perfectly with the argyle design ;)  

And I decided it would be fun to quilt this on my domestic machine, just to shake things up.  I played with a decorative zig zag stich, and then when back and did a straight stitch in between those lines.   I love all of the yummy texture it adds to the project!!  And I have to say, it was great to quilt on my domestic machine again, its been a while for sure ;) 

And that is my Argyle Bed Runner!  It finishes at 13" x 64".  It would also look amazing as a table runner or on your counter top as shown ;)   So be sure to pop on over and get your free PDF Pattern so you can whip up your own!!  And if you do, I would love to see it!!  You can add it to social media with #happyquiltingwithmc and tag me @happyquiltingmc or you can email me a picture at happyquiltingmelissa@gmail.com.  I can't wait to see your Argyle Bed Runner's :) 

Thanks for popping in and sharing this little project finish with me :)

I hoe you all have a very Happy Quilting Kind of  Day!! 

Jessi's Dress

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 makes Linen 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!!

Snuggly Squares Quilts with Free PDF Pattern!

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!!  

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

Jolly Box 2025 (with spoilers)

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!! 

November Sew Sampler Box!!

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!! 

Thanks for popping in again.  

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