So things have been a little quiet around here lately. But that is a great thing, because I have been busy spending time with Family as we welcome home our Son!!!! You might recall, but our son has been in Germany for the last 2 years serving a Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. We were gathered in the Cedar Airport 2 years ago with tear filled goodbyes, and last week, we got to gather again for tear filled Welcome Home's!!!
It is so good to be all together again!!! We are so proud of Spencer and all he did to serve the people of Germany while he was away. I am going to cherish these next few weeks and make the most of us all being together!!! Both Spencer and Jessi will be moving out at the end of the summer to attend University, but at least they will still be close by ;)
So if things are a little slow, just know I am taking full advantage of this precious time.
I know that we all love Fat Quarter Shop!!! Well they are celebrating their 20th Birthday by sharing the quilting love with all of us!!!! Right now, you can save up to 60% off on tons of selected quilting items. My cart has already been filled and checked out . . . and while surfing through the Blowout Items, I found lots of my favorite fabrics I have used over the past year to make some favorite quilts!! So I wanted to share them with you so you could make matching quilts as well!!!
And speaking of making Fast & Fun Lap Quilts . . . The Meander Layer Cake I used to make the Keystone Corners quilt in the book is on sale for $23.64!! And just like me, you can pull out all of the novelty prints for the center snowball blocks. This for sure has a more "Manly" feel, which just like All Boy, is hard to find, so you might want to jump on this for a man cave ;)
And finally, I just can't resist a good ombre project!!! I have made several ombre projects over the years in just about every V & Co. Ombre Fabric Release . . . but somehow I missed the Ombre Woven. So ya, I couldn't help but add this little Northern Lights Quilt Kit into my cart!! Can't wait to make it up ;)
So ya . . . Lots of Super Fun Shopping Celebrating Fat Quarter Shop's 20th Birthday !! Are you going to be making any of these quilts I have shared today?? If so I would love to see them :) You can share your quilt with me on social media using hashtag #happyquiltingwithmc and tagging @happyquiltingmc or email me a picture at happyquiltingmelissa@gmail.com. I can't wait to see your quilts!!!
Thanks for joining me for this PSA for Fabric Collectors Anonymous :)
Today, I am thrilled to be sharing this brand new Heartfelt quilt as well as a Free PDF Pattern for it!!! This quilt features Heartfelt fabrics by Gerri Robinson. I loved the name and it fit the quilt design so well, I just stuck with it!!! I just love all of the beautiful prints and the gorgeous colors of ruby, cream, rose, and taupe in this line! It truly would make the sweetest gift for any wedding or for someone special in your life.
Heartfelt is made with 3 Charm Packs/5" Stackers. All you need is 3 and a little background and binding and you are set to get going in no time flat!!! And I love that the 3 Heartfelt 5" Stackers allow you to get super scrappy hearts that are just to cute. And the White on White Floret for the background is the perfect match to go with these beautiful floral prints!!! And whichever print you choose for a binding, will also be your center heart, so I went with the Ruby Ditsy Print so it would really pop ;)
I had so much fun designing this Heartfelt quilt. I knew I wanted to do a heart design of some sort. And I loved the heart layout as soon as I was done, but adding in the patchwork just put it over the top!! This is made with simple patchwork and a few Half Square Triangles and Stitch and Flip squares . . . So it really does go together super quick!
When it came time to quilt mine I knew I wanted to keep with the beautiful floral theme. I don't know how to free motion quilt flowers very well, but I figured feathered swirls would be the next closest thing. I love all of the movement it gives, especially in the negative space. It will be just perfect to snuggle up in.
And that is my Heartfelt Quilt !! I hope you have enjoyed this post. Oh, and if you make your own Heartfelt Quilt, I would love to see it!!! You can share your quilt with me on social media using hashtag #happyquiltingwithmc and tagging @happyquiltingmc or email me a picture at happyquiltingmelissa@gmail.com. I can't wait to see your Heartfelt quilts!!!
Thank you so much for popping in and sharing this finish with me!!! I am just so excited with how it came together and you you will love it every bit as much as I do.
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 $25.00 Gift Certificate from Thousands of Bolts is . . . #246 . . . Congrats to Shirley Haynes Clark !! 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 . . . there are so many to choose from and they are all just stunning!!! Isn't this new Island Oceans bundle just so great!!! Along with hosting the giveaway, Jamie is having a Fantastic Sale with with lots of amazing discounts!!!! And don't forget to pop over to Lou Lou's Fabric Shop each day for the Daily Deal!!! I love something new on sale each and every day, it's so fun to see what shows up :)
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 any of the awesome Lou Lou Bundle's or on the Daily Deal!! Just perfect!!!!
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 ;)
ENTRY 1 - Simply tell me If you could collect anything, what would it be?? 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, June 27th when I will announce a winner at the beginning of next weeks Terrific Tuesday Giveaway Post :)
This post is a little late, but I wanted to make sure it was "better late than never" :) I have shared quite a few sewing posts over the year featuring Jessi. It started with her first time on a sewing machine, then her first quilted gift. Her first semi-independent project, to her first totally independent project and of course, her first Quilt Retreat!!! And more projects in-between and even a few WIP's still in progress (which means she is a true quilter, right ;) . . .Well this last month, she finished her biggest WIP to date . . . Jessica Christine Corry Graduated!!!!
And she actually Graduated 4 times!!!! Way to go Jessi!!! She graduated from Cedar High School as well as Success Academy. Success Academy is a Early College program, so he also graduated from Southern Utah University, with an associates degree at the end of High School. SUU is my Alma Mater, and it just makes my mama heart so happy to see my daughter graduate from my favorite school! And we are so super proud that while she was doing all of this rigorous education, she still made time for his beliefs, graduating from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day SaintsSeminary Program. 4 Years and 4 Graduations, you amaze me Jessi!!!!
Jessica has worked so diligently for the last 4 years and we are just so very proud of her!!! She did so well in school, she earned a scholarship to attend Southern Utah University in the fall. She will pursuing a bachelors and then plans to go to Medical School ;) We know she can accomplish anything she dreams of we her "Can Do" attitude and hard Work Ethic.
So ya, it has been amazingly busy over here lately!!! I am so glad that while Jessi is moving out at the end of summer to attend University, she won't be far away. That way I still have my shopping, amazing baking, morning Yahtzee playing, best helper ever buddy just a phone call away!!!
We love you Jessica and are so excited for your next big steps in life ;)
Thanks for sharing this more personal post today. I am just so happy to share this huge milestone for our daughter and our family ;) And I can say now from experience now, the emotional rollercoaster is just as Up and Down with the second as it was with the first ;) Love this Girl!!!!
