Thursday, April 9, 2015

Irish Chain Twist Quilt-A-Long - Checking In

**  NOTE  - This post is part of a series of posts for the Irish Chain Twist Quilt-A-Long.  If you would like to join (and have a chance to win $100.00 or $75.00 Gift Certificate grand prizes sponsored by The Intrepid Thread and Fat Quarter Shop ) you can find a list of the post links here :)  Here is the schedule:

Parade and Grand Prizes - April 23th



Alright everyone, just checking in today!!!  We have 2 weeks left before the Parade and Grand Prizes are awarded!!  And we have a great showing of quilt tops so far, but I know there are more of you quilting along with me ;)  You still have lots of time to be entered into that Grand Prize Linky !!! 




So pull out those blocks and get them stitched up and then link on up!!!  But don't stop there, quilt and bind them so you can have them in the parade ;)  I already have 3 parade entries and they are fantastic, can't wait to share them, but we need more ;)   Let's make this parade last and last ;)  


I am putting my quilt on the long-arm this weekend.  I have had a lot of folks ask me about quilting.  And I have offered these few suggestions:
1 - If you want to keep it simple - You can't ever go wrong with an all over design. Meandering, loops, swirls, you name it, it will be fun and fast ;)  
2 - If you want to do a more custom look - I recommend doing an all over traveling stitch in the background, something that is easy to fill in some of those skinny gaps like a traveling meandering or loops.  Then, pick a different stitch for each of your 3 blocks.  I plan to echo my Petal Blocks, do Arches in my Square Blocks, and Ribbon Candy in my X blocks.  Just to give you an idea ;)  But have fun with it, the sky is the limit ;)

And just in case you are a little lost, you can see these video's on basting, quilting, and binding to help you finish up your quilt!!!

And if you have any questions at all, don't hesitate to email me at happyquiltingmelissa@gmail.com

Have a Happy Quilting Day and I can't wait to see your finished quilts!!!!





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Wednesday, April 8, 2015

Just Around the Corner

Yippee!!  Look what came in the mail yesterday . . . my Spring Market Badge!!!  Eeekk, I am so excited.  Market is always a blast, but this Market I get to share My Book and I can't wait.  I have so many plans in the works to get ready for my schoolhouse and 3 book signings, which I will share times and places as it gets closer.  I know it is still a little more than a month away, but you know how these things go, it's pretty much Just Around the Corner.   I can't wait!!!


And that means I best get back down to my sewing room.  Because this new project is for Market and needs to get done before "Just Around the Corner" gets here ;)  This is Postcards for Santa by My Mind's Eye for Riley Blake Designs and oh my I am in love!!!!  It is already a favorite Christmas Line and quickly pushing for the spot of all time favorite Christmas line.  Fabulous!!!   And yes, that is actually Sparkle Gold in there, so elegant!!!   Can't wait to share more ;)


I hope you are having a Happy Quilting Day!!!
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Tuesday, April 7, 2015

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's of the $10.00 Gift Certificates to Superior Threads are . . .   Number #90, #209, #37, #244, and #137 !!!  Congrats to  Karen, Sewgirl, Beth, Vicki in MN, and Barbara McD!!   I have emailed you all :) 
    

 


  


    
And on to today's

Today's Terrific Tuesday Giveaway is being sponsored by Green Fairy Quilts.  Along with sponsoring the giveaway, Green Fairy Quilts has currently having a huge Thread Sale!!!  40% off all Threads in your Cart, awesome!!!!!   These are some amazing deals and we all know we need thread!!  No coupon necessary :)  And Green Fairy Quilts ships free in the US and discounted to international.

And today's Terrific Tuesday Giveaway is for a $50.00 Gift Certificate to Green Fairy Quilts!!!!! One lucky winner is going to have a fun shopping spree with that!!!!  
  


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 what is your favorite thing about Spring??

 ENTRY 2 - Show your Green Fairy Quilts love.   You can follow them on BloglovinTwitterPinterestFacebook, or Instagram.  You can Sign up for their Newsletter which will ensure you catch all of their amazing sales, or you can visit the Shop and then share a favorite item ;)   Just be sure to leave a comment of how you showed your Green Fairy Quilt Love!!!

And that's it ;)  The giveaway will be open until next Tuesday, February 14th when I will announce a winner at the beginning of next weeks Terrific Tuesday Giveaway Post :)

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Monday, April 6, 2015

Just Stitching Over Here

So I have been working on a few behind the scenes projects as of late.  Most of these will be shown at Market, so luckily I won't have to keep them all a secret for a long time.    But secret sewing means I can't show a whole lot of what I have be sewing except for maybe some trimmings.  Oh yes, that is Hello Darling by Bonnie and Camille trimmings and it is lovely!!  I won't be able to share this one for a little while after Market so it seemed only fair to share this little tease, right ;)


But, I can show you, that with all of that secret sewing, my Scrappy Single Irish Chain quilt that I am making entirely as Leaders and Enders is continuing to grow.  I now have all of the blocks sewing into rows!!!


And now those rows are lovingly stacked by the side of my machine to be ready for Leader and Ender sewing into blocks :)  At that point, I think I will just have to hurry and finish the quilt, so hopefully not to much longer before I can share the tutorial ;)   I really am having fun making this quilt while making all of my other quilts, it just seems like it is "free" sewing.  Every few days I just look at the pile and smile how it is growing ;)


Have you given Leaders and Enders a try yet??  I haven't been doing it long and already I almost have a whole quilt from them, so awesome!!!  They really are so very much fun!!!
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Sunday, April 5, 2015

Happy Easter




Our family has had an amazing Easter weekend filled with inspiration and love.  This video shares why I love Easter so much!!  May the spirit of this Easter Weekend fill your hearts and your home.

Happy Easter!!
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