Jelly Roll Jam 2 with the Fat Quarter Shop!!!

First off, I want to thank you for the wonderful Birthday Wishes from Saturday.  It really was a spectacular day and all of your sweet comments made it all the better ;) And just a note,  my Happy Quilting Patterns are still marked down 35% for another 2 days ;)  Turning 35 is a lot more fun with a sale to celebrate!

Now let's get back to today's post :)   Do you recall the Fat Quarter Shops original Jelly Roll Jam??  It was the first quilt in the Shortcut Quilt series.  Well, it had such a huge response that the Fat Quarter Shop has now come up with it's best friend.  The Jelly Roll Jam 2!!!   You can download the free Jelly Roll Jam 2 Pattern right here :)

And just like the first one, all you need is a jelly roll to get going :)   I used a Fox Field by Tula Pink for Free Spirit Fabrics Roll.   I just love these beautiful colors and prints!!

Jelly Roll Jam 2 finishes up at 36 1/2" x 38 1/2", just perfect for snuggling a wee little baby in ;)   A lot of the quilt is made with strip piecing which makes it go together super fast and super easy.  It really is the perfect pattern for when you are in a pinch to whip up a quick baby blanket ;)

And when I say it is fast and easy I really do mean it.   Piecing this quilt took about 2 hours, and that was with a few stops to help munchkins :)   And then the Fat Quarter Shop makes it even easier with their step by step You Tube tutorial.   You can watch it below or see it at the Fat Quarter Shop You Tube Channel.  

After whipping up the top, it was time to quilt it.   I decided to quilt some free motion "ribbons".  These are so much fun to quilt, you really get your hips a swaying when quilting these little back and forth loops ;)    I used my favorite #402 Pearl So Fine #50 by Superior Threads to quilt this.   I just love how that color blends so perfectly with every color in this quilt ;)  

All in all, just a fun and adorable quilt that will go together in a snap.  So be sure to download the free Jelly Roll Jam 2 Pattern here and then watch the You Tube Video Tutorial here ;)   Now just grab a Jelly Roll  (which one will you pick??) and get your Jelly Roll Jam on!!!  

 Thanks for stopping by and have a Happy Quilting Day!!!

Happy Birthday Sale!!!

Today is my Birthday and I turned 35!!!  I have to admit, I am having a little freak out over this.  35 is just 35.   So I thought what better way to stop freaking out and start celebrating than to have a SALE.  So I have marked  all  Happy Quilting patterns 35% Off for my 35th Birthday !!    (that makes them $5.52 each) You can find PDF Happy Quilting patterns in my ETSY SHOP.

I am being called to the other room to open presents ;)  Yippee!!  (I guess it isn't to bad turning 35 if it comes along with presents ;)  

Have a Happy Quilting Weekend!!!!   

Back to Basics News!!

Last week I got some super exciting news!!  Back to Basics was accepted to be part of the Modern Quilt Guild Showcase at International Quilt Market and Festival this fall!!  Super Happy dance :)  I love this design and quilt and am so very excited that it has this wonderful honor to be showcased.

And the timing could not be more perfect as the quilts are returned in December and I am teaching this as a class the first week in January at the Quilt St. George retreat :)    I am so looking forward to that class.  I added size options to the pattern so it will be so fun to see what fabrics and sizes my students choose ;)

I best go add a quilt sleeve to this so I can get it in the mail ;)  EEEkkk!!!!

Have a Happy Quilting Weekend ;)

P.S.  The kids all had a great first day of school, mom sighs with relief :)

My Stars Quilters and Winner!!

A few weeks back I shared the super fun cover of the new My Stars book, Optical Illusions.  Today, I have more goodies for you about the book!   For the next few weeks, each Wednesday, there will be a post introducing you to one of the books quilters ;)  They have some fun questions lined up to keep it entertaining ;)   So be sure to follow My Stars Blog to catch all of the fun.   You can also like My Stars on Facebook.  They are even having a like drive . . . 7,500 likes equals great prizes!!

And speaking of fun books . . . I owe you a winner of Angela Pingel's A Quilter's Mixology ;)   The lucky Happy Quilting reader that will be getting their Drunkard Path piecing on is . . .

#112

Congrats Andi!!!!  I will be sending you an email ;)

Today is the first day of school  (Shouts gleefully and pumps her fist in the air) so I best be off ;)

Have a Happy Quilting Day!!

Quick Curves are Coming :)

There's something coming and I am super excited about it!!!  The first ever, Sew Kind of Wonderful Blog Hop!!!!!  Yippee :)

Sew Kind of Wonderful are the creative geniuses behind the Quick Curve Ruler.   You might remember me posting about how I got to take a class from the ladies of Sew Kind of Wonderful in Midway earlier this year.  Well let's just say it was love at first slice ;)  I am such a huge fan of this awesome ruler and the stunning designs you can create with it ;)

I worked on the Metro Hoops pattern during class and even managed to get a block done.   But since then, I have been doing a little more work and will be sharing my Metro Hoops finish as part of the blog hop!!!!  EEEkk, I couldn't be happier with how it turned out and can't wait to share it ;)


So first up, the Sew Kind of Wonderful Blog Hop that will be starting next Monday :)   At the end of the blog hop will be a linky party on the Sew Kind of Wonderful blog where you can link up any quilt or block made using the Quick Curve Ruler. If you haven’t tried a QCR project yet, never fear, there’s a chance to win a ruler during the blog hop :)  Here are all of the blog hop stops ;)  What a line up, you can be there is going to be some amazing curvy inspiration going on ;)

Monday 18 August	http://quokkaquilts.com
Tuesday 19 August	www.cluckclucksew.com
Wednesday 20 August	www.fromthebluechair.com
Thursday 21 August	liveacolorfullife.net
Friday 22 August	www.happyquiltingmelissa.com
Monday 25 August	www.greenfairyquiltsblog.com
Tuesday 26 August	http://blog.sewbittersweetdesigns.com
Wednesday 27 August	www.pleasant-home.com
Thursday 28 August	http://www.lucymade.wordpress.com AND http://msmidge.blogspot.com.au
Friday 29 August	www.dontcallmebetsy.com

And the hop is just to start things off ;)   Once you have all of that wonderful curvy inspiration, you will be all set to join in the 'Curve it up' Challenge Quilt-a-long on the Sew Kind of Wonderful blog!!!  It will be starting in September, so exciting!!! So join in the blog hop, get inspired and then get ready to Curve It Up!

 

You can find more specific details about the Curve it Up Ruler, Patterns, and Book at the Sew Kind of Wonderful Blog and Shop. You can also join the Sew Kind of Wonderful mailing list to get news of any new patterns or promotions.

I am looking forward to Curving It Up with ya all ;)