July's Sew Sampler Box!!!

 I can't believe July is already coming to an end.   Where did the month go??  But it's alright, because the end of another month means another Sew Sampler Box!!!     And July's theme is Summer Soiree and it is filled with so much quitly summer goodness!!!   I can't wait to start swing with this!!! 

I just love the prints and the colors from April Rosenthal's new Berry Basket Fabric!!   It truly encompasses a summer picnic :)   And how fun is the Fruit Punch Quilt Pattern to go with it!!! I am totally thinking of getting another 2 Berry Basket Jolly Bar's so I can make this same design, just bigger, so that it will be just the right size for a summer picnic!!  And with a Chambray background . . .   So fun ;)  

And the notions for this month are great as well!!!! Of course, Fat Quarter Shop included the Flag Day Tumbler Template that is used in making the Fruit Punch quilt.  I so love that they always do that, making it that much easier to get started on the project  of the month ;)   And I am excited about the Magnafingers Pick-Up Release.  This is going straight in my travel kit.  I don't know why, but I always seem to drop my pin box when I am at retreat, so this is the perfect addition to my traveling tote.  And finally, the Strippy Zipper Pouch Kit is just so cool!!!   I am still a little nervous about making pouches and putting in zippers, but this kit will make it so easy :)  

And I think I have a plan for the Pressed Flowers Quilt Along!!!!  Now I just need time to get started on it and get caught up.   August for the win!!! Wish me luck ;) 

And just a note, there are currently some openings for  Sew Sampler boxes so you can jump right in and start having this lovely little aqua box arrive at your doorstep too!!!   

And that is June Sew Sampler Box and I am so looking forward to August Box ;)  It will be such a lovely little surprise when things quiet down as everyone will be back in school ;)  

Happy Quilting!!! 

Barn Star Sampler QAL - Month 7

 It's Month 7 of the Barn Star Sampler Quilt Along and I am just so excited to share another set of blocks!!!  Thanks to Fat Quarter Shop' for hosting this awesome quilt along!!  I am having so much fun sewing along on these amazing star blocks :)     This month we are sharing Block 7 :)  

My Barn Star Sampler will finish at 100" x 100" square, so sometimes I will be making more blocks, but this month, it's just 2 like everyone else.  And I am just loving the blocks in their Rainbow of Ombre goodness!!!   This month's Block 7 is made . . . 

in Coral

and Green

I just love these Friendship Star Blocks!!!  This month's colors had lots of contrast in them, and I think it just really makes these blocks pop.   And I love how light the green is at it gives it such a subtle star look.    Now I get to look forward to Month 8, which has a similar look to this month :)

So are you quilting along with all of the star fun as well??  Be sure to share all of your Barn Star Sampler progress on social media with #BarnStarSamplerqal and check out Fat Quarter Shops post for Block 7  for lots more Barn Star Inspiration!!!   

And that's it for Block 7 - The Friendship Star Block in the Barn Star Sampler Quilt Along!!!!      

Thanks for popping in today ;)  Have a Happy Quilting Day!!

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 Hello Holidays Layer Cake from Green Fairy Quilts is . . . #202 . . . Congrats to blueeye_lizard!!  I have messaged you :)

  

          

And on to today's

Today's Terrific Tuesday Giveaway is being sponsored by  Thousands of Bolts .   Thousands of Bolts has incredible prices that will have you super excited!!!  There are thousands of bolts to choose from and all at amazing prices, staring as low as $5.39 a yard!!!   And they have just introduced dozens and dozens of new fabrics to the inventory!!  Be sure to check it out :)    

And for Today's Terrific Tuesday Giveaway,  Thousands of Bolts is giving one lucky winner at $25.00 Gift Certificate!!!  You can get just what you always wanted :)   And good luck picking because there are literally thousands of bolts to choose from!!!!   

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 fictional place would you love to go to?

 ENTRY 2 - Lets show Thousands of Bolts some Love!!!!   You can follow them on   Facebook or Instagram.  Or you can visit The Shop and then share a favorite item ;)   Just be sure to leave a comment of how you showed your Thousand of Bolts Love!!!

And that's it ;)  The giveaway will be open until next Tuesday, August 8th, 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!!!

GO! Christmas Advent Calendar Quilt and Free Pattern!!!

 I am so thrilled to be sharing a new finish today!!!  And it's all about Christmas in July, my favorite!!!   I was so excited when my good friends at AccuQuilt asked if I wanted to make a project using all of the Holiday Inspired dies, and you know I can't pass up Christmas quilts!!!   But I added a fun twist to this quilt by adding applique pockets so it makes a Christmas Advent Calendar :)   How cute is that!!!   And super fun, there is a free PDF Christmas Advent Calendar that you can download right here :) 

Each day of December, leading up to the 25th has an adorable pocket with Christmas applique.  I had so much fun mixing and matching dies to customize each pocket.  I even added a "holly berry" on the end of the reindeer's nose to make Rudolph.   So cute ;)     The pockets can be used to store a treat, list a family fun activity, have a Christmas service idea, or anything your family loves to do leading up to Christmas!!    Just fill your Christmas Advent Calendar pockets before December 1st and then enjoy family fun all through the month.    

I used Blizzard Fabrics by Sweetwater for Moda to make my Advent Calendar.  One Layer Cake is enough to do all of the applique, and then you just need a background yardage, 2 sashing yardages, and a binding.   And secure stitching all of the applique in black really makes each design just pop!!   I am just so happy with how this came together in all it's Christmas in July goodness!!

I know I have said it before, but I just love my AccuQuilt for cutting applique!!   Can you imagine having to trace and then cut out all this applique by hand.   Not the way I want to tackle this project  ;)  The great thing is, there are so many Christmas GO! Dies to choose from to make your Christmas Advent Calendar so cute.  Below is a list of the dies I used, see which ones you already have in your die library and maybe add a few more ;)   The Christmas Advent Calendar finishes at 42" x 42" so it is a great wall hanging size, and the pockets are large enough to fit a treat.  

Dies used to create this pattern: 

GO! Mitten (55564)                               GO! Mini Stocking (55218)               GO! Gingerbread Cookie (55862)

GO! Holiday Medley (55043)               GO! Holiday Accessories (55321)      GO! Ornaments Medley (55248)

GO! Sleigh & Snowflakes (55322)       GO! Circle-2”, 3”,5” (55012)             GO! Square-3-1/2” (3” Finished) (55006)

         GO! Classic 2” Numbers & Symbols (55219)             GO! Strip Cutter-1-1/2” (1” Finished) (55024)

        GO! Strip Cutter-6-1/2” (6” Finished) (55086)             GO! Strip Cutter-2-1/2” (2” Finished) (55017)

You actually do all of the quilting before you add the pockets ;)   I quilted an all over swirl that gives it a fun snow flurries feel, matching the sashing fabric.   Once it is all quilted and bound, then you can add all of the pockets to finish your project ;) 

And that is my Christmas Advent Calendar.   I hope you love it as much as I do ;)   You can download the free pattern here, and if you make your own, I would love to see it.  You can share a picture on social media with #happyquiltingwithmc and tag me at @happyquiltingmc or you can always email me a picture at happyquiltingmelissa@gmail.com.  I can't wait to see your Christmas Advent Calendar's!!! 

Oh, and fun little side note . . . if you want to see this shared on YouTube, you can visit the Christmas in July video.  It is shared towards the end of the show at 44 minutes in :)  It is just so fun to see your projects loved so much, just makes me smile.   

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

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 $25.00 Gift Certificate from Lou Lou's Fabric Shop is . . . #250 . . . Congrats to connieluvsflowers!!  I have messaged you :)

 

 

        

And on to today's

Today's Terrific Tuesday Giveaway is being sponsored by Green Fairy Quilts.  Green Fairy Quilts is your home for pre-cut goodness and they always have amazing sales going on every weekend on a selected pre-cut or notion!!!   And did you know that Green Fairy Quilts has a Deal of The Day, I just love these!!!    And Green Fairy Quilts is currently having an  Amazing Fat Quarter Bundle Sale with 40 -60% off!!!!  You won't want to miss this :)

And for today's Terrific Tuesday Giveaway, Green Fairy Quilts will be giving one lucky reader a Hello Holidays Layer Cake by Abi Hall for Moda!!!  It's Christmas in July and those little elves are just the cutest!!!!  

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 Do you "Christmas Sew"  in July or December, or somewhere in-between?? 

 ENTRY 2 - Show your Green Fairy Quilts love.   You can Sign up for their Newsletter which I highly recommend as it will ensure you catch all of their amazing sales!!  You can follow them on Instagram or Facebook,  or you can visit the Shop and then share a favorite item ;)   Just be sure to leave a comment of how you showed your Green Fairy Quilt Love!!!

And that's it ;)  The giveaway will be open until next Tuesday, July 25th, 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!!!