Threadology QAL - Shooting Squares

It's the first of the month and that means it is the third block release of the Threadology Quilt Along hosted by the Fat Quarter Shop!!!!  And today's blocks are Shooting Squares blocks, and they are just so fun!!!!  I love blocks that look like they are pieced on point, but really, they are not ;)

So here are my 3 of the large blocks.  And they were pretty easy to piece as there really isn't a ton of seams here.   The 6" blocks went together just as fast, you just have to watch when you are putting on the setting corners triangles that you don't stretch ;)  But with the center seam to line you up, it's a breeze ;)   

So are you joining in the Threadology fun???  If so, you can download the block pattern right here and it is requested for each pattern you download to donate $5.00  to the Make a Wish Foundation :)  This is Fat Quarter Shop's annual charity QAL and $13,000 in funds have already been raised on the way to the $20,000 that Fat Quarter Shop and Moda will match.  So let's help them reach that goal ;)  

And while making your blocks . . .  like always, Fat Quarter Shop has made an awesome  You Tube video tutorial that walk you through making this month's blocks and you can count on Kimberly sharing some helpful hints :)

Be sure to share all of your Threadology progress on social media with #threadologyquiltalong and check out Fat Quarter Shops post for Block 3 for lots more Shooting Stars Block Inspiration!!!

And that's it for the third block in the Threadology Quilt Along!!!!   I will be back on the fifteenth of March with the next block.  So fun!!!  So what do you say, wan't to come Threadology Quilting Along??  You are going to have so much fun!!!

Thanks for popping in today ;)  Have a Happy Quilting Day!!

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February Sew Sampler!!!

Wow, another month has come and is just about gone.   But as always, the joy of the end of the month is a new Sew Sampler box !!!      And I just smiled when I opened my February box and found that the theme for the month was Tropical Oasis.   Could it be more fitting after I had  my own little Tropical Oasis last week, to fun!!! 

And I am just head over heels for these brand new Allison Glass Sun Prints 2019 Charm Packs!!!!  I have always loved the  bright happy rainbow that Alison Glass designs in her prints.  You can't help but smile at those vibrant colors which you can totally see in the Mai-Tai quilt pattern that came in this month's box!!!!   Which is so awesome, because I am pretty sure most of us have a Pineapple quilt on our "to make someday" list, right ;)

 I just love that Fat Quarter Shop keeps sending us everything we need to make the project :)  This month's notions included an Add-A-Quarter Plus ruler, which is just a must when paper piecing!!!  As well as brand new Pineapple Quilt Block Foundation Paper for making the quilt!!!  And I love that this design is pretty basic, so even with my limited experience of paper piecing, I can still make these!!!   And I just love the wood feel of Alex Anderson's 4 in 1 Sewing tool :)

And of course, with a new box, there is a new Barn Block!!!  And this month's block had super cute 1" finished patchwork, how great is that!!!  And it's a good think I cut a new project this week that had grey in it, because I am running out of scrap pieces of grey that are big enough for the barn and the block.   Good thing there is only 1 more block!!!  Eeekk, cant wait ;)

And that's my February Sew Sampler Box!!!   And while I can't wait for March's box, I hope the month will go just a little slower, I have a serious number of projects building up and need more time to sew ;)

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

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Terrific Tuesday Giveaway Day!!!

It's Terrific Tuesday Giveaway Day, so let's have some fun!!!

First,  lets announce the winner from last weeks Terrific Tuesday Giveaway :)  And thank you for the wonderful welcome you gave to Bear Creek Quilting Company!!!!

The winner of the Little Snippets Fat Quarter Bundle from Bear Creek Quilting Company is . . .  Number #378 . . .   Congrats Cheree @The Morning Latte !!!   I have emailed you :) 

    

 

        

And on to today's

Today's Terrific Tuesday Giveaway is being sponsored by Shabby Fabrics!!   Shabby Fabrics always has an incredible stock of fabrics, both new and a little older at amazing prices!!!!   And Shabby Fabrics is always coming up with incredible Kits and Projects!!! There new Slice Rug Project and Slice Rug Kits are a perfect example of this!!!    And they even made a You Tube video that walks you through how to make it :)  

And for the Terrific Tuesday Giveaway  Shabby Fabrics is giving one lucky winner a new Slice Rug Pattern, as well as their Choice of one Jelly Roll to make it with!!!!   How fun in that!!!!   Seriously, the hardest part for this winner is going to be choosing a favorite Jelly Roll :)

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 or an anonymous comment ;)  

ENTRY 1 - Simply leave a comment that tells me  if you have ever made any kind of homemade rug.   (I haven't but it is totally on my bucket list!!!)  

 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, March 5th when I will announce a winner at the beginning of next weeks Terrific Tuesday Giveaway Post :)

Good Luck and Have a Happy Quilting Day!!!

I've Got Two Tickets to Paradise

So this last week was one for the books.  My sweetheart had a conference in Maui and I tagged along.  I know, rough gig right :)  Really had to twist my arm to come along, tee hee hee. 

Each morning, while Jacob was in conference, I told myself I was going to get a ton of computer work done . . . but ya, that is super hard to do with the beach out the door and a good book in your hands.   But I will say, I did get a little done and almost have a new pattern ready to release. (I know, I have been saying that for a month, almost leaves lots of wiggle room ;)

When conference was done at noon, we were off to play!!!   We spent the week enjoying some gorgeous hikes and playing in the waves.  Although one particular wave was a little larger than I like, read spits out tons of salt water.

And of course, there was a lot of serene walks on the beach and so much amazing food.   I really love seafood and I got my fill of it this last week!!!

But mostly, I just enjoyed getting to spend a week with my sweetheart away from all the cares of the world in a little slice of paradise. 

And now, I am happy to be back home with my kiddo's (It's always nice to miss them so much that it makes leaving paradise a little easier :) and ready to get back to life.  

So I'm off to do the laundry, and maybe I will squeeze in finishing that book :)   Gotta ease back into that real life stuff, right ;) 

I hope you all have a very Happy (and maybe even some quilting) Day!!!

Teaching Times - Bryce Canyon!!!

Yesterday I shared about the Cedar Retreat, and today, it's the  Quilty Friends Winter Retreat held at Bryce Canyon.  I was so excited to return to teach this year!!!!   It was my second time teaching there and it was oh so much fun to fill 3 days of sewing, friends, and food ;)   This is a tight knit group of ladies that come to this retreat every year (as in they open registration and it is full in 1-2 days) and I think they said this was it's 33rd year.  Just amazing!!!

The first class I taught was my Petal Pop Pattern pattern!!   This is always a fun class to teach and I just love getting to see that moment when the design clicks for everyone.  It really is a very simple block to make, and once the "pieced cabin" method clicks, everyone just starts flying through the blocks.  So fun!!!

And here is a closer look at each of their blocks. Everyone did such an amazing job!!!  Everyone finished their first block, and several made it through their second and third as well.  Those that were making baby quilts are probably already done!!!   I can't tell you how wonderful it is to see everyone get so excited when they sew together that last seam and see their pretty petals!!

The next day I taught my  Braided Irish Chain Pattern  with 9 amazing ladies!!!  We were a smaller class but we still had just as much fun and good times :)  But here is where I will keep it real, I woke up feeling sick the morning of this class.     I was grateful to be able to push through and we all had a great time, but I for sure climbed in bed the second class was over.   What ya gonna do.

We only had 2 block finishes in class, but everyone else was so close to finishing as you can see above.  They almost all got their smaller blocks all pieced, and just needed to sew them into the big block.  Which, if you are doing a baby, only needs some sashing after that and you done!!!!   I just love this class and I can easily say, these amazing ladies had me laughing through the entire class, which was quite a feat, considering I wasn't feeling well!!!  Thanks so much for this awesome class!!!

And since I taught at this retreat last year, I had the wonderful privilege of getting to see a few finished quilts from last year's classes!!!     And that is just such a treat :)   And sorry, these pics are a little blurry as I was in the back selling patterns, and only had my cell for taking a few quick pics.
But isn't this Corkscrew quilt just so fun!!!   It has a cute pirate theme in the fabrics and will make the cutest bedspread for a little boy :)

And there were three finishes from my Moroccan Lullaby class.  I just love seeing the contrast of the opposite print and background layouts in these two quilts.   Isn't that just stunning!!! Makes me want to remake it with a dark background for sure!!!

And then this rainbow finish is just to perfect!!!  You all know I love rainbow quilts, and I had never thought to do Moroccan Lullaby as a rainbow quilt.   That is just what makes teaching so awesome, so many amazing finishes that just spark so much creativity!!! 

And I got to take a class that last day as well with Barbara, but I didn't take any pics, because ya, I wasn't feeling great.   But all in all, still an absolutely amazing retreat and Barbara and I had oh so much fun!!!   If I have said it once, I have said it 100 times,  I love teaching quilting classes!!!!

I can't wait for June when I get to teach at the  Panguitch Quilt Walk .  Maybe I will see you there ;)  

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