Terrific Tuesday Giveaway Day!!!

It's Terrific Tuesday Giveaway Day!! Let's have some fun :)

First, we need to announce the winner from last Terrific Tuesday Giveaway!!  

The winner of the Shimo Layer Cake  from Green Fairy Quilts is . . .   Number # 51. . . Congrats mangozz  !!!  I have messaged you :)    

    

   

And on to today's

Today's Terrific Tuesday Giveaway is being sponsored by Shabby Fabrics!!   Shabby Fabrics has an amazing selection of Fabrics and  so many cute BOM's and Clubs!!!  And don't forget, Shabby Fabrics  also has an amazing  Clearance Section, you are sure to find some amazing deals :) Super fun!!!   

  

And for the Terrific Tuesday Giveaway  Shabby Fabrics is giving one lucky winner a $30.00 Gift Certificate!!!!!   Now the winner can get just what they have been wanting!!!  

You have two entry chances here on the blog, 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 the most unusual thing you have ever eaten??

 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, June 16th, when I will announce a winner at the beginning of next weeks Terrific Tuesday Giveaway Post :)

You can also pop over to my Instagram and/or Facebook to enter there as well :)  

Good Luck and Have a Happy Quilting Day!!!

Charming Baby Quilts - Remix's

So I have been sharing over on Instagram some new Charming Baby Quilts Remix's.  I started working on designing new versions of Charming Baby Quilts a while back, and even shared three sneak peaks here :)   I had so much fun in  EQ8  remixing these first few quilts, I decided, why not draft a new Remix for each of the 10 quilts in Charming Baby Quilts!!!!

I have remixed 7 out of the 10 quilts in EQ8 so far, and have 5 of them in different stages of completion.   So here are those 5 all sketched out and the details on the "remix"  ;)  

 A Star Is Born - Original

 A Star Is Born - Remix

This version of A Star is Born quilt really remix's by using Layer Cake Squares instead of Charm Pack Squares ;)   So it is made just like the original, only it is huge!!!!   It is a king size stunner at 108" x 108" ;)   I am using Bonnie and Camille's At Home Fabrics and a Royal Chambray Background and I just love the texture the Chambray adds.   I just need to get this one quilted and I will share the finish soon :) 

 Dream Big - Original

Dream Big- Remix

I shared the beginning of this Dream Big Original over here.   But my plan was to make this Dream Big even Bigger!!!  It is 4 times the pattern and a beautiful border.   And I used the Low Volumes from Poppie Cotton's Daisy Mae Fabric line mixed with a Country Confetti background to really make those diamonds pop ;)  And I made the outer border larger to fit the scale of the design.  It finishes at 74" x 74" so it will make a perfect picnic size.   Isn't it so fun to see the lights and darks mixed around ;)

Ring Around the Rosie - Original

Ring Around the Rosie - Remix

This is another Charming Baby Quilt that got four timed to make a King Size stunner at 108" x 108"!!!   I am actually making this one for a new quilt for my bed and I just love how Amy Smart's Sugar House Park Fabric's just pop on that beautiful solid Navy Background.   This one takes a little while to piece, but is going to be so worth it in the end ;)  

Just Blooming - Original

Just Blooming - Remix

And so far, this is the only Remix staying at its original baby size of 52" x 52".   I had so many people ask what this quilt would look like with the center Bloom, so I decided why not sketch it up :)   And I had so many low volume Catalina Charms left over from the Charming Baby Quilts Sew Along, I figured they would be perfect for a "low volume" version.   And it is always fun to pop low volume with a nice dark background ;)  This one is ready to quilt as well and I can't wait to get it all done!!!

Hugs and Kisses - Original

Hugs and Kisses - Remix

And finally, Hugs and Kisses got bigger and scrappier!!!!   All of the quilts in my Charming Baby Quilts book uses one line of fabric, I really wanted to include a remix that showed how you can incorporate multiple fabric lines.   So this Hugs and Kisses uses 4 different designers lines and I just love the scrappy goodness it gives!!!! And a black background is my new favorite and just makes all of the happy bright colors from Garden Variety, Strawberry Jam, Mama's Cottage, and Handmade pop!!!   This one is just so happy making to work on, all those colors just make me smile ;)    And at 70"x 70" it will be just perfect for a picnic!!!

So ya . . . 5 new Charming Baby Quilts Remix's with 5 more to come ;)   I will be sure to share the remaining 5 as soon as I get them sketched up ;) 

And of course, I will share all of the Remixing details with you when I share the finished quilts ;)   You will need a copy of Charming Baby Quilts to make the remix's but I will share the alterations needed for these new sizes :)   I just need to get to some serious Happy Quilting time, it just seems like every summer day just breezes by and my stack of "to be quilted" just keeps growing :)   But soon, I promise!!!!   And don't forget, you can also still make the Charming Baby Quilts Sew Along Sampler . . . Those instructions will always be available ;)

And fun side note for all my readers . . . right now you can use the promo code EQ8MELISSA for 20% off all EQ products.  I just love that I can easily and quickly recreate my quilts with fun twists and see just what they are going to look like when I am all done ;)    

   

So any suggestions on other Charming Baby Quilt Remix's you would like to see??  Different sizes, coloring's, ect.   I would love to hear what Charming Baby Quilt ideas you have :)   

Final Day of Decades Past Pattern Sale!!!!

 Thank you so much for all of the love on my new Decades Past Pattern that I shared last Friday!!! I am so glad that you all are loving this new design and I can't wait to see your Decades Past quilts ;)

I just wanted to pop in and remind you that today is the Final Day of the new Pattern Release sale ;)  Both the Hard Copy and the PDF Etsy Shop.  The PDF Patterns are just $5.50 going back to $8.50 tomorrow and the Hard Copy Patterns are $8.00 going back to $10.00 tomorrow!!!!

The pattern has 5 size options.   For the Baby and Lap size, you use a 12" block and it is Fat Eighth Friendly.   For the Picnic, Twin, and Queen sizes, you use a 16" block and it is Fat Quarter Friendly.   And of course, it is a full color pattern.

So I just wanted to remind you, in case you missed it last week or in case you put it in your cart to check out later :)  Thanks again for all of the Happy Quilting Love!!! I am just so thrilled to start watching for Decades Past quilts :)

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

Tutorial Throwback Thursday - Charming Tote

I am so excited that this week the library has been opened again, and my kiddo's have been able to start up their piano lessons as well.   This is huge with summer being in full swing as I love having a set time for reading and a set time for practicing piano each day.  It helps to fill up those wonderfully long summer days ;) And that also means, my kids are using their Charming Totes again, so I thought it would be great for today's Throwback Thursday!!!! 

These Charming Totes are so much fun to make and super simple as well.   And you can use them for everything from piano totes, to library totes, to church totes, and I have even had a friend text me that she uses hers for a grocery tote!!!   They finish at 18" x 16" x 4" so they really are a great size for toting just about whatever needs to be toted ;)  And all you need is 1 Charm Pack and 2/3 of coordinating fabric to whip one up ;)   And wouldn't it be fun to make a Charming Tote to tote around your Charming Baby Quilts!!!   Eeek, I just love Charm Packs!!!   

And truly, you can't make just one Charming Tote!!!   They are actually super fast to make assembly line, and make for wonderful birthday and Christmas gifts ;)    I have made so many over the years.  Here are links to totes I made in 2014, and some in early 2015 and late 2015, and some in 2016 and one in early 2018 and then some in late 2018.  Like I said, you can't just make one!!!!    And these are perfect for beginners and experts alike.  In fact, in 2017, I taught all of the amazing young women in my church how to make their own Charming Totes !!!   For a lot of them, this was their first time making a project on a sewing machine.  I was so proud of them and they all made such beautiful totes!!!     

And speaking of church, I just got word that we get to go back to a "social distance" style church in a week!!!  I am so excited, and it means I get to take my Church Charming Tote along with me ;)  And I even added key rings and pockets in the lining of this bag so it is super functional for me!!!   I just love it!!!   You can totally customize this tote any way that works great for you!!!  

And that is my Charming Tote!!!     I hope you have enjoyed today's Tutorial Throwback Thursday as much as I have!!!      To make your own Charming Tote  just click on any of the project name links for the free step by step tutorial.    And when you are done,  I would love to see your Totes!!  You can email me a picture at happyquiltingmelissa@gmail.com or post it to social media with #happyquiltingwithmc  :)   I can't wait to see your Charming Totes!!

Thanks for popping in today and sharing this throwback with me!!! 

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

May Sew Sampler Box!!

It's a new month, and with that means another Sew Sampler Box arrived :)    And oh, I just love it!!!   The theme for May's Sew Sampler Box is Buds and Blooms and I am just so excited about what is blooming in this box.   As well as what is blooming in my garden!!!  I am not much of a green thumb, but last night I checked and I have strawberry blossoms :)  Yippee!!!   

Alright, back to the fabric blooming ;)  I am so excited about this beautiful Petite Bloomington  Layer Cake from Lella Boutique!!  This is the fabric I used for the A Star Is Born Quilt on the front cover of my Charming Baby Quilts Book, and it is just so pretty!!!   And I have already starting cutting out this exclusive Rose Garden Quilt pattern.  It is just so pretty!!!  And I am excited for another fast finish ;)    

And the notions for this month's box are awesome!!!   I just love scissors, of course, I already have lots of scissors, but I always love a new pair!!!   And these little Sweet Snips are going to be just perfect for cutting applique :)  And these Magic Touch Quilting Gloves are going to be so great!!!  A pair of good quilting gloves makes all of the difference when machine quilting on your domestic machine.  They truly are a must ;)   And last, but not least, you know I always love me some Aurifil Thread!!!   I can't never have enough ;) 

And with a new box also means a new Block!!   .This year we are working on the Greatest Hits Quilt and this block is Track 2  ;)   I have to say, I have no idea where this quilt is going, but I am really having fun with these crazy "low volume" backgrounds.   I mostly use solids in backgrounds, so this is a fun way to shake things up.   And yippee for Scrap Busting!!!!

And just a note, if you are wanting to get in on the new year of Sew Sampler boxes you have to get in line.  There is currently a waiting list as the box subscription is full.   But hopefully the wait isn't to long.  (I have been told new spots open up each week!!!) 


And that is the May Sew Sampler Box and I am so looking forward to June's Box ;)  I can't wait to see what Track 3's block will be ;)