Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Fast & Fun Sampler Quilt Along - Week 2

 **  NOTE  - This post is part of a series of posts for the Fast & Fun Sampler Quilt Along.  If you would like to join (and have a chance to win some fun prizes ) you can find a list of the post links here :)  Here is the schedule

April 12 -  Puzzle Box Blocks - You are Here
April 19th - Treasured Blocks
April 26th - Jacks Blocks
May 3 - Dutch Days and Three O Blocks
May 10 - Aurora Block and Key Blocks
May 17th - Merry-Go-Round Blocks
May 24th - Putting it All Together
June 7th - Parade of Finishes


But before we get to Week 2 . . . we need to pick the Week 1 Winner of the Fruit Cocktail Layer Cake by Fig Tree & Co from  Green Fairy Quilts.   And the winner is   . . .   coloradoquiltengineer!!!!   I have messaged you ;) 




WEEK 2 - PUZZLE BOX BLOCKS

So now, let's get to more blocks!!!   It's the second week of making blocks for the Fast & Fun Sampler Quilt Along and I am just so thrilled you are quilting along with me!!!  Just a reminder,  I am making 2 versions of the quilt, so I will be sharing two sets of blocks.    You only need to share one set ;)     You will need your copy of Fast & Fun Lap Quilts (which is available in both hard copy or e-book format)  for the piecing instructions as well as the Week 2 - Puzzle Box Block Pattern  supplemental directions for making your blocks ;)  This week we will be making 4 blocks from the Puzzle Box quilt!!!



To make your 4 Puzzle Box Blocks, you will be using directions from pages 52-57 in your book and the Week 2 - Puzzle Box Block Pattern  for supplemental directions.  


And take care when adding your sashing to do 2 sashed in one layout, and the remaining 2, rotating them 90 degrees before sashing ;)



WEEK 2 - SHARE YOUR BLOCKS

And just like that, you are done with Week 2!!  And now, you get to share your progress!!!   Lets see your week 2 Puzzle Box Blocks and enter to win prizes :)    Here's how:

If you use Facebook or Instagram  be sure and use the Hashtags #fastandfunsampler and #fastandfunsamplerqal  in your post. And you can tag me @happyquiltingmc as well, if you like ;)    

If you don't use social media, no worries.   Just email me a picture at happyquiltingmelissa@gmail.com and I will post a picture for your with the hashtags included so you will be eligible for prizes as well.  


WEEK 2 - PRIZES

 And just a reminder, everyone that finishes their quilt top between May 24th - June 7th will be eligible to win one of three amazing Grand Prizes of  $75.00 Gift Certificates to Fat Quarter Shop!!!  Thank you to Fat Quarter Shop for these generous grand prizes to help keep us all motivated to keep up!! 


   

And just to keep you motivated each week, we also have a giveaway for everyone who finishes their Puzzle Box Blocks!!!   This week, you can win this not yet released, Christmas Eve Layer Cake from Lella Boutique for Moda!!!  Olie and Evie is sponsoring this giveaway and I thank them for helping to keep us motivated!!!  
To enter this giveaway, all you have to do is share your Puzzle Box Blocks with Hashtags #fastandfunsampler and #fastandfunsamplerqal  on  Facebook or Instagram or email me a picture of your blocks to happyquiltingmelissa@gmail.com by April 18th at midnight.     I will share the winner at the beginning of next weeks QAL post :)  
                           

And that is it for Week 2 of the Fast & Fun Sampler Quilt Along!!!  I can't wait to see your Puzzle Box blocks.   And of course, if you have any questions at all, don't hesitate to leave them in the comments below, or email me at happyquiltingmelissa@gmail.com


I hope you all have lots of Happy Quilting times as you Quilt Along for Week 2 :)  

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Terrific Tuesday Giveaway Day!!

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

First, we are going to announce the winners of last week's Terrific Tuesday Giveaway!!  

The winner of the Fast & Fun Lap Quilts book  is . . . #307 . . . Congrats to ajoyfulcrafter!!  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  and Precuts of the Week!!   You can also save big on the Basics of the Month!!!!     This month Pure Solids by Art Gallery Basics  are on sale!!    Also, Taylor Seville Notions are on sale for the Notion, and all  Elizabeth Hartman Patterns are on sale for the Pattern.   Save 20% off of all of them for the whole month of April!!  So great ;)  



And for today's Terrific Tuesday Giveaway  Fat Quarter Shop is giving away a brand new Sunnyside Layer Cake.   This is the same Layer Cake I am using to make my Fast & Fun Sampler and it is just so fun to see it starting to come together!!!  Such a pretty line!!!  
 

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 you like to do to stay on the Sunnyside of your day?? 

 ENTRY 2 - Show your Fat Quarter Shop love.   You can follow them on   FacebookTwitterInstagramPinterestYou 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, April 18th 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!!!
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Monday, April 10, 2023

BOHO Heart Block of the Month - Month 11

 It's Month 11 with my good friends at Stitchin' Heaven  doing their BOHO Heart Monthly Block of the Month program and that means another month of fun tutorials!!

Month 1                Month 2               Month 3             Month 4            Month 5               Month 6

Month 7                Month 8               Month 9            Month 10           Month 11              Month 12

And since each month has Lots and Lots of Tutorials in them . . . Here is a list to jump right to the tutorial you need for this Month 11:  

Mini Circle Block                            Medium Heart Block                    Pinwheel Block

Fancy Log Cabin Block                    Checkerboard Block                    X's and O's Block

Courthouse Steps Block                    Sawtooth Star Block                    Windblown Block

Sewing Background Strips                 Sewing Section 2                            Sewing Section 3

                                                          Sewing Section 5                              


So you have your Month 11 BOHO Heart Packet . . .  Lets get started!!! 


We'll start with our first block of Month 11 doing some applique with, the . . .




From your Month #11, Mini Circle Bag, cut the fabrics according to page 1 of the supplemental cutting list using the Mini Circle template.     


Using the cut pieces and the Mini Circle Directions from Month 1 make your block.    The Mini Circle Block should be measuring 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" unfinished. 

And now we can move onto another applique block  the . . .

Medium Heart Block


From your Month #9, Medium Heart Bag, cut the fabrics according to page 1 of the supplemental cutting list using the Medium Heart Template.     


Using the cut pieces and the Mini Heart Block Directions from Month 3 make your block.   The directions are the same, only the block is made on a larger scale.     The Medium Heart Block should be measuring 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" unfinished. 


And now we can move onto another familiar block, the . . .

Pinwheel Block


From your Month #11, Pinwheel bag, cut the fabrics according to page 1 of the supplemental cutting list.    I cut my squares 3" instead of the 2.875" and will trim.   



Using the cut squares and the Pinwheel Block Directions from Month 1 make your Pinwheel Block.   The Pinwheel Block will be measuring 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" unfinished.  


And now we can move onto another super fun block to piece , the . . .



From your Month #11, Fancy Log Cabin bag, cut the fabrics according to page 1 of the supplemental cutting list. 
   

Using the cut squares and the Fancy Log Cabin Block Directions from Month 9 make your block.  There is just alterations in the directions, that you are using three color fabrics instead of 4.   The Fancy Log Cabin Block should be measuring 6 1/2" x 6 1/2" unfinished. 

And now we can move onto some strip piecing with the . . . 

Checkerboard Block


From your Month #11, Checkerboard bag, cut the fabrics according to page 2 of the supplemental cutting list.   **Note - I am sorry, but I totally forgot to take a picture of the strips, so I have borrowed this picture from another tutorial, but know that your strips will be longer.  


Using the cut pieces and the Little Checkerboard Block Directions from Month 6 make your block.    There is just an alteration in the directions, that you are making 9 of the Four Patch Units and then laying them out in a 3 x 3 layout.    The Checkerboard Block should measuring 6 1/2" x 6 1/2" unfinished.  



And now we can move onto another familiar block, the . . .

X’s and O’s Block

From your Month #11, X's and O's bag, cut the fabrics according to page 2 of the supplemental cutting list.   


Using the cut pieces and the  X's and O's Block Directions from Month 3 make your block.    The X's and O's Block should be measuring 6 1/2" x 6 1/2" unfinished.   


And now, a super fun and fast block,  the . . .

Courthouse Steps Block


From your Month #11, Courthouse Steps bag, cut the fabrics according to page 1 of the supplemental cutting list. 


Using the cut pieces and the Courthouse Steps Block Directions from Month 5, make your block.    The Courthouse Steps Block should be measuring 8 1/2" x 8 1/2" unfinished.   

And now, one more familiar block from way back,  the . . .

Sawtooth Star Block


From your Month #11, Sawtooth Star bag, cut the fabrics according to page 2 of the supplemental cutting list. 


Using the cut pieces and the Sawtooth Star Block Directions from Month 1make your block.    The Sawtooth Star Block should be measuring 8 1/2" x 8 1/2" unfinished.   



And now we can move on to the final block this month, and it is a new block, the . . . 

Windblown Block




From your Month #11, Windblown bag, cut the fabrics according to page 1 of the supplemental cutting list.   I cut my squares 3" instead of the 2.875" and will trim.  **NOTE - There are a few errors on the cutting for this block.  You will need (2) Red Squares, (4) Pink Squares (6) Gold Squares and (4) White Squares.  This means you will not have enough of the pink fabric.  You can use a scrap of your own pink fabric or call customer service to have the pink fabric replaced ;)  


Using the cut pieces and the Half Square Triangle Geese Block Directions from Month 1make 4 Pink/Red HST's from 2 sets of squares, make 4 Gold/Pink HST's from 2 sets of squares, and make 8 White/Gold HST's from 4 sets of squares.  Trim all the Half Square Triangles to 2 1/2" square as shown.


Layout 4 Sets of 4 Half Square Triangles as shown.  Place the right hand units onto the left hand units with right sides together.   Align and pin if desired.   Stitch a 1/4" seam along the edge of all the units.   Press the seams open on all 8 Row Units.  



Layout 4 Sets of 2 Row Units as shown.  Place the Top Row onto the Bottom row with right sides together.   Align and pin the seams.   Stitch a 1/4" seam along the pinned edge, watching the Fabric V and Thread X again.   Press the seams open on all 4 Quarter Units.


Layout 4 Quarter Units as shown.  


Place the right hand units onto the left hand units with right sides together.   Align and pin if desired.   Stitch a 1/4" seam along the edge of both sets of units.   



Press the seams open.




Place the Top Row onto the Bottom row with right sides together.   Align and pin the seams.   Stitch a 1/4" seam along the pinned edge, watching the Fabric V and Thread X again.   Press the seam open.


And now we just need to sash the block.  Layout the 4 Sashing strips around the block as shown. 


Place the two side sashing strips onto the block with right sides together.  Align the edges and stitch a 1/4" seam along the edge.  Press the seam allowances out towards the Blue Sashing Fabric.  


Place the top and bottom sashing strips onto the block with right sides together.  Align the edges and stitch a 1/4" seam along the edge.  Press the seam allowances out towards the Blue Sashing Fabric.  


And your Block is done and you have a Windblown Block that should measure 10 1/2" x 10 1/2" unfinished.  


And now with the blocks all made, we can move onto . . . 


This month there are only a few sets of Strip Sets to make so let's get right to it.  

From Fabric 51 and 52 sew a 6 1/2" Strip Set together as shown.

From Fabric 57 and 58 sew a 6 1/2" Strip Set together as shown.

From Fabric 65 and 66 sew a 6 1/2" Strip Set together as shown.

From Fabric 67 and 68 sew a 28 1/2" Strip Set together as shown.

From Fabric 67 and 68 sew a 24 1/2" Strip Set together as shown.



And with that done, we can start putting all the blocks together.   let's get going on  . . .

Sewing Section 2




We will start sewing Blocks and Strip Sets together to make the Section.   

Sew the Medium Heart Block and the Pinwheel Block together as shown.
Sew the 51/52 Strip Set and the O's Block together as shown.

Press the Seams Open.  

 
Sew the Heart Pinwheel Unit and the Sashed O's Unit together as shown.

Press the Seams Open. 


Sew the Heart, Pinwheel, O's Unit and the Windblown Block together as shown.

Press the Seam Open


And your Group 4 - Section 2 is complete.  It should measure 18 1/2" wide by 10 1/2" high.



And now we can move on to . . . 



Again, we will start sewing Blocks and Strip Sets together to make the Section.   

Sew the Fancy Log Cabin Block and the 57/58 Strip Set together as shown.
Sew the Checkerboard Block and the 65/66 Strip Set  together as shown.

Press the Seams towards the Strip Sets.  



 
Sew the Sashed Fancy Log Cabin Unit and the Sawtooth Star Block together as shown.
Sew the Courthouse Steps Block and the Sashed Checkerboard Unit together as shown.

Press the Seams open.  



Sew the Fancy Log Cabin Sawtooth Star Unit and the Courthouse Checkboard Unit together as shown.

Press the Seam open. 


And your Group 4 - Section 3 is complete.  It should measure 16 1/2" wide by 14 1/2" high.



And now we can move on to the last of this month's sewing with . . . 




Sew the SS 67/68 that is 28 1/2" long, and the Mini Circle Block, and the SS 67/68 that is 24 1/2" long  together as shown.  

Press the Seam Open


And your Group 4 - Section 5 is complete.  It should measure 2 1/2" wide by 54 1/2" high.


And that is it for BOHO Heart Block of the Month, Month11 :) 

If you have any questions on this tutorial, please don't hesitate to email me at happyquiltingmelissa@gmail.com or leave a comment.  

Hope you have so much fun making all of this months blocks, there are so many and they are all great to put together.  

 Looking forward to Next Month!!  I can't believe we will get it all finished in one month!!!  So exciting!!! 


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