Starlite Sampler Quilt!!

 I have one more secret sewing project to share this week that I made for my good friends at Moda Fabrics ;)   And this was one of those super fun ones where the turn around is super fast (like fabric arrives on Monday Evening and quilt is mailed back on Thursday Evening :)   And it's Christmas!!!   I think my favorite Christmas Designer is Sweetwater, (I just love how they always incorporate black!!)  so I was super excited to get to make their Starlite Sampler Quilt using their newest Christmas line, Red Barn Christmas!!!  

And at first glance, this quilt looks like it is oh so much piecing, but never fear, all of those red and green adorable blocks are part of a panel!!!   So really it's just some fussy cutting fun and then some Applique blocks!!!   And you all know how I just love Applique ;)    I finished these with machine stitching in black, and I just love how it adds to the charm of this quilt!!!  Isn't it just so fun!!! 

And when it came time to quilt it, I went all out!!!  I stitched echoed paisley's in the border, wishbones in the sashing, and pebbles in the background of the applique blocks.   Then on the panel blocks, I did some super fun custom quilting!!!   Each block is quilted differently.   I took inspiration from the shapes in the blocks and then just let the quilting take it away.  Yup, the quilting took me longer than the piecing, but it was oh so worth it.    It turned out so cute and I just love it!!  

These are a few of my favorites.   It didn't photograph well on the white, but you can see the design in the red and green.   So fun!!! 

And now, it is off to visit quilt shops so they can get pics and share all about this awesome quilt!!!       And if you love this quilt just as much as I do, you guessed it . . .  Fat Quarter Shop has a Kit already listed for it.   (and that's my quilt in the picture :)    It will be a bit of a wait as the fabric won't be available until June but you can add your email to be notified when it is available.  And then you will be all set for Christmas in July!!!!  

And that is the Starlite Sampler quilt!!!!  I am just thrilled with it and can't wait to add it to my collection of Christmas quilts when it comes back someday ;)     Oh, and I had some scraps from the kit, and am planning a Christmas table runner as well . . . more on that soon.     Truly, I could just sew with Christmas fabrics all year round, they just make me smile!!!  

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

A New WIP

 I am always so excited to start a new project. . . and I recently picked fabric for 2 versions of my new project.   And if you follow along . . . you know the only time I make 2 quilts of the same design is when I am making a new pattern!!!   Yup,  new Happy Quilting pattern in the line-up.   

I plan to make a large version from the new Songbird Fabric line by Fancy that Design House, a new designer for Moda Fabrics!!!   I mentioned when I made the Guiding Stars quilt how much I loved this line and had another project planned for it . . . well, this is the project ;)    I plan to use these 16 Beautiful Fat Quarters with the coral fabric for Pop and the white fabric for background.   I can't wait to get this all cut up and start working on it!!!

And for a baby size version, I am planning on using these adorable Kaisley Rose prints by Poppie Cotton.   I am debating between using all the prints, or just the blue and pink ones in the first 2 rows.  We will see how it all comes together :)

And I know that isn't sharing much about the new pattern, but I want to keep it a bit of a surprise.   I will give you a big hint though . . . It will use my Modified Drunkards Path Templates ;)   Oh ya, back to fun sewing with curves.   I love it and can't wait!!

These fabrics don't come out until April/May, so it will still be a little bit before I release the pattern, but it will be worth the wait, I promise.   Ohhh, I just love starting new projects!!!

Time to press and cut ;)

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 Dots and Posies Fat Quarter Bundle  from Poppie Cotton is . . .   Number # 662 . . . Congrats leslieschucker!!  I have messaged you :)  

  

      

And on to today's

Today's Terrific Tuesday Giveaway is being sponsored by Fat Quarter Shop.   Fat Quarter Shop is amazing and they never cease to amaze me with everything they have going on at their shop!!!     And did you know they have a 24 Hour Flash Sale every day with 2 Flash Sales on Tuesdays!!   And not only do they have a daily deal, they have a Fabric Basic, Pattern, and Notion of the Month!!!!     All Bella Solids are on sale and so you totally will want to stock up!!!  Also, Stash n' Store are on sale for the Notion , and the New My Favorite Color is Moda Pattern is  on sale for the Pattern.   Save 20-30% off of all of them for the whole month of February!!  So great ;) 

And for today's Terrific Tuesday Giveaway Fat Quarter Shop is giving away a brand new Cider Jelly Roll by Basic Grey!!!  This line is just so pretty and would make a beautiful fall quilt!!!   

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 if you prefer Hot Cider or Hot Chocolate?? 

 ENTRY 2 - Show your Fat Quarter Shop love.   You can follow them on   Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, You Tube or at their Blog.  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 Fat Quarter Shop Love!!!

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

January Sew Sampler!!!

 I was just thrilled when my January Sew Sampler Box arrived.  Talk about an amazing box of quilting goodness!!!  However, I was teaching so I am just now getting to making my block and sharing it  :)   And I just have to say, if Sweater Weather looks like this, I am all for more snow!!!  As long as I get to sit inside and sew, sew, sew!!!  

I just love the beautiful colors and prints in this Cider Honey Bun.   I have been all the heart eyes about this Cider Fabric line since I first saw it, and you know I will be pairing some wonderful grunge with this!!!   Wouldn't this just make the prettiest table runner for fall!!! 

And this month's notions are so cool!!!   First off, this Magic Touch Cleaning Mat Eraser.   I will admit, I was skeptical, but I am thrilled to say my rotating cutting mat has a whole new look, it really is Magical!!!    And these Sewtites are so cool!!!  Such a good idea to use magnets when pins just won't work, brilliant!!   And finally, Cool Pins.   Those are going to be awesome for row markers that I don't have to worry about pulling out when pressing my rows!!  Such a great box of goodies!!! 

And of course, there is a new  Greatest Hits Quilt block to go with the box!!!  This is Track 10  pattern so we only have 2 more to go after this.   I can't wait to see this one come together.  Mine is all from scraps without a lot of matched prints, but I think with some fun low volume sashing and maybe so happy cornerstones it will pull together nicely.    

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 January Sew Sampler Box from Fat Quarter Shop :) And I am already looking forward to February's arriving later this month!!!   It's the best day when my little aqua box is in the mail ;)  

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

Guiding Stars Quilt

 I am always so excited when I get to do a little secret sewing for my good friends at Moda Fabrics ;)   And when I opened the box with these gorgeous new Songbook Fabrics from brand new Moda Designer, Fancy That Design House, I just squealed!!!   I was thrilled when I first saw Moda Announce this new line, and to get to sew with it early, well that is just so exciting!!!    And now I am just thrilled to share this new Guiding Stars quilt from Lavender Lime Designs Pattern !!!

I think the thing I like most about this Songbook Fabrics line is the panels.   They are absolutely stunning, so I was thrilled that this quilt incorporates both the large and small panels.   I will say, you really have to fussy cut them one at a time as the spacing is tight, but they are so worth the effort.   Just beautiful!!!  And even though this looks pretty complex, it really goes together fast.   Just some squares, sashing, and a few stars and you are good to go!!  And it makes such a beautiful finish.  

And when it came time to quilt it, I decided on some favorites.  I combined all over echoed paisleys, swirls, and curls to make a beautiful curvy flow with awesome texture.  .I just love how it adds so much movement to all of those straight lines in the quilt.   And  good ol' 402 Pearl blended perfectly in all of these light and dark colors, it really is my favorite color thread!!!  

And I just love how this dense quilting design makes for some incredible texture.   Doesn't that just make you want to snuggle right up in this quilt and take a nap.  Someday when it comes home, It is going to be my study my scriptures curled up in front of the fireplace quilt.   Just perfect!!!  

And now, it is making it's way to quilt shops all over the US in a traveling trunk show.      And if you want to make your own Guiding Stars quilt, I noticed that Fat Quarter Shop has a Kit already listed.  The fabric won't be available until May but you can add your email to be notified when it is available.   (and guess who's quilt is in that picture ;)   This is a great quilt to get the kit as it has a whole bunch of different yardage cuts and you need extra panels.   The kit just bundles it all up nicely for you :)  

I am so happy that I got to make this beautiful Guiding Stars quilt and that I didn't have to keep it a secret for to long ;)   I loved making it and working with these gorgeous fabrics.   In fact, I loved it so much, I already have a second project planned for the scraps and a brand new pattern planned for all the prints.   More on that soon!!  

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