My Penelope Mini!!

 So last year at the Quilty Friends Retreat , along with teaching a few classes, I also took one.  It was the Posh Penelope class taught by our amazing local quilt shop owner Kim!!!  The class was oh so much fun!!!  This is a pattern by Sew Kind of Wonderful that uses their Quick Curve Ruler ;)   I finished one block in class and now it is almost a year later, the Quilty Friends Retreat is next week, and we take what we worked on the previous year and share . . . and this is what I am sharing!!!

Yup, I took that one block from class and made it into a mini.   I knew I just didn't have time to make this into a giant quilt, and so I purposely made it my favorite purple so I could turn it into a mini to add to my sewing room wall.   And yes, although I knew for a year that I was going to make this into a mini, I actually quilted and bound it yesterday.   Nothing like a sharing deadline to get something done ;)  But doesn't it just look so cute next to my machine. 

It will be fun to share this next week, especially standing next to Barbara with her Queen size version!!!  I am just so excited for this Quilty Friends Retreat!!  I just miss teaching so much.   The classes will be a little smaller to allow distancing, and we are all wearing masks, but it is still just going to be amazing to get to sew with people again.  I can't wait!!!

I hope you all are having a very Happy Quilting Weekend!!!

December Sew Sampler Box!!!

 So I know December has come and gone, but I was a little slow this month getting my Hits block made.  So before January goes, I wanted to pop in and share my amazing December Sew Sampler Box :)   The shipping on this box was also delayed because of supplier issues,  but it was totally worth the wait!!  It really is so great when I get to open my Sew Sampler Box!!! And this month's theme of Winter Flea Market has me wanting to create all kinds of treasures!!! 

First is this beautiful set of 10" squares of Flea Market by Lori Holt for Riley Blake Designs!!   Isn't this just so pretty!!!   And how fun is this Twinkle Toes table runner pattern.  I love how it really let's the prints shine!!!   I am debating between making the table runner, or adding my Vintage Happy 2 prints from last December's box and making a whole quilt.   I think the two would pair together so perfectly, and this would just be oh so cute!!  What do you think, table runner or go big and make the quilt???

And I just love that the notions always go with the box!!!  You can't make Twinkle Toes without Sparkle Star Foundation paper :)   And how quick and easy this would be to use.  Just brilliant!!!    And I love this Magnetic Needle Case.   And I just love magnets to keep sharp objects in place, so great :)   And finally, of course, I am excited about the Aurifil Thread.   One can never have enough Aurifil!!! 

And of course, my little reason for the hold-up in posting . . . a new box means a new Block!!   .This is the Greatest Hits Quilt  block Track 9  and I think it is just so fun ;)    I don't know why I waited so long to get it made (actually I do, lots of behind the scenes sewing has been going on) but truly, this block went together fast.    I think I spent more time pulling scraps than it took me to make the block ;)  And isn't it just so fun with that yellow low volume background ;)  I can't wait to see this quilt come together!!

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 December  Sew Sampler Box from Fat Quarter Shop :) And now I only have to wait a few days for my January Box!!  So great!!!  

I hope you all have a very Happy Quilting Day . . . Let's make this a great week!!! 

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 Fat Quarter Bundle of Gratitude and Grace from Kimberly's Fabric Stash is . . .   Number #369  . . . Congrats debrasander!!  I have messaged you :)  

  

    

And on to today's

Today's Terrific Tuesday Giveaway is being sponsored by  Lou Lou's Fabric Shop .    Did you know that Jamie makes a new Lou Lou Bundle every Tuesday . . . a Lou Lou Bundle is 8 fat quarters curated by Jamie and they are always gorgeous!  I love this new My Valentine Bundle, it is just so pretty in pinks and reds!!!!   And be sure to also check out all of Lou Lou's  great sales, you wont want to miss these!!! 

Today's Terrific Tuesday Giveaway is for some shopping goodness!!  Lou Lou's Fabric Shop is offering one lucky reader a $25.00 Gift Certificate perfect to use on anything in the store, including the awesome Lou Lou Bundle pictured above!!  Just perfect!!!!

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 your favorite cookie??  (me, I like oatmeal raisin or jam thumbprint cookies ;)

 ENTRY 2 - Lets show Lou Lou's Fabric Shop some Love!!!!   You can follow them on   Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or Instagram.  Or you can follow their blog or  visit The Shop and then share a favorite item ;)   Just be sure to leave a comment of how you showed your Lou Lou's Fabric Shop Love!!!

And that's it ;)  The giveaway will be open until next Tuesday, February 2nd, 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!!!

Just Blooming Plus Baby Quilt!!

 Today I am excited to share another Charming Baby Quilt with you!!!  This is one I had planned for the Charming Baby Quilt Remix's but it got set aside.   But now, It is all finished and I just love it!!! This is Just Blooming with the center flower added and isn't it just so pretty!!!! 

So the question is, why did I set it aside.   As I said, this was my original idea for the remix but as I started making it, I quickly realized that "remix" was more like "rewrite".   I couldn't figure out an easy way to make the alterations in the directions without basically re-writting the pattern.  And I have to say, sometimes I am a little OCD about things being the same, and it was driving me nuts that all the remixes were big quilts except this baby sized one.   So half way through it, I set it aside and instead made the large queen sized Just Blooming Remix quilt.   

This is the original Just Blooming quilt and I just love it, but always wanted to see what it would look like with a flower in the center as well.  And so even though this Low Volume one was not working for my original plan, I just knew it had to be finished.   

And so with some free time this week, it is now finished.   And I am just thrilled it didn't get set aside in the WIP pile ;)    For this Just Blooming baby quilt,  I used all the low volumes that were left from my Charming Baby Sew Along Sampler Quilt   and added a navy background to it.   And doesn't that just make those low volumes pop!!!  So fun!!! 

And when it came time to quilt it, I decided on all over echoed paisley.   I just love this quilting design and the wonderful texture it adds.   And it is also a design that I have made a free motion quilting video tutorial of, just in case you are interested ;)  

I just love the way this turned out, and it will make such a wonderful baby gift ;)   I think it is pretty gender neutral, which is always great for that baby shower when mom and dad to be are keeping it a surprise ;)    Which doesn't happen so much anymore, but we kept it a surprise with two of our kiddo's and it really was fun!!  

And that is my Just Blooming Plus Baby quilt!!!  I hope you love it just as much as I do.   And if you want to make any of the Just Blooming quilts I would love to see them :)   You can email me a picture at happyquiltingmelissa@gmail.com or post it to social media with the hashtag #happyquiltingwithmc and/or #charmingbabyquilts ;)  I can't wait to see your Just Blooming Quilts!!!

And if you are not sure where to find the original Just Blooming pattern or the Just Blooming Remix Pattern, you can find all the details in this  Charming Baby Quilts, All the Quilts, All the Details post ;)  It's a great place to bookmark to see everything Charming Baby Quilts all in one place!!

Thanks for stopping in today and I hope you have a very Happy Day!!

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 Flea Market Rolie Polie from Fat Quarter Shop is . . .   Number #159  . . . Congrats Emily Swaby!!  I have messaged you :)    

   

 

And on to today's

And now . . . Today's Terrific Tuesday Giveaway is being sponsored by Kimberly's Fabric Stash.    You will find so many amazing fabrics over at Kimberly's and everyday low prices!!!  Along with hosting the giveaway, Kimberly is also offering 15% off  Store with code Happy15.  There you will find amazing deals at prices you can't miss.  You are going to want to  check this out ;) 

Today's Terrific Tuesday Giveaway is for some amazing quilting goodness!!!  Kimberly's Fabric Stash is giving one lucky reader an entire Fat Quarter Bundle of Gratitude and Grace by Kim Diehl for Henry Glass Fabrics!!!    Isn't that collection just stunning, oh someone is going to have fun playing with this amazing prize ;) 

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 new fabrics do you want to add to your stash!!) 

 ENTRY 2 - Show your Kimberly's Fabric Stash  Love!!!!   You can  You can follow them on   Facebook, (where Kimberly Hosts her Facebook Live every Friday at 7 EST) Twitter, Pinterest, or You Tube.  Or you can visit The Shop  and then share a favorite item ;)   Just be sure to leave a comment of how you showed your Kimberly Fabric Stash Love!!!

And that's it ;)  The giveaway will be open until next Tuesday, January 26th,  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!!!