July 2026 Sew Sampler!

Wow, I can't believe we are at the end of July.   But I am so super excited that means that my July 2026 Sew Sampler Box has arrived and it is so great!!!   The theme is Summer Crush and it is filled with beautiful summer colors that are just making me smile. 

I was so excited to see this beauitful junior layer cake of Daisy Crush by Heather Bailey.   These prints are just so pretty!!  Large scale flowers in goregous summer colors are making me so excited to sew with these prints!!  And the Botany pattern is such a pretty way to show off all of that beatuful color.  Isn't it just so pretty!!     And the 10 Year Anniversary bonus exclusive pattern included is Sew Mates from January 2019.  

And the notions for this box are so fun!!!!  Of course, some Wonder Clips are always awesome.  And I love how long these are.   And the Binding Keeper is just so cute!!  What an adorable little sewing machine design Fat Quarter Shop!!  And I am excited to try out the Scissors Lanyard by Karen Kay Buckley when I am off retreating.  I can never find where I set down my scissors when I am not at home so this little guy is going to come in handy ;)   And the Acorn Piecing Precision Seam Glue is always great when doing a little applique or such!  I was actually just working on a project with 1/4" Bias Tape and this really would have been so helpful.  

And of course, its our new Spooled Quilt Along Block 4!!!!   I am using Morning Latte and can't wait to see this Quilt Along come together.  There are still a few limited Kits in the adorable Petals and Polka Dots by Bunny Hill Design if you are just joining in.   These blocks are so fun and fast to make, I am just loving it!!   

And that is the July  Sew Sampler Box and I already looking forward to the end of August for the new box to arrive!   And my first Grandbaby is also scheduled to arrive in August, oh happy day ;)  

And just a note, there was some openings for this new years Sew Sampler boxes but they filled up super fast.  It's a great time to jump in!!   

Sneak Peak of Turning Dusk Into Dawn!!

Today I am thrilled to be sharing a new quilt finish that is also a "Sneak Peak" of one of my new Happy Quilting Patterns set to release on August 8th.  This is Turning Dusk Into Dawn and it features the soft and sweet Bluebells and Buttercups  fabrics by Elea Lutz for Poppie Cotton.   I am just so in love with this new quilt pattern, and know that you are going to love making it to!!!  I mean stars are great, but bursting stars, sew, sew, sew, great!!!   

Turning Dusk Into Dawn is a Fat Quarter Friendly pattern.  It also combines the fat quarters with an  accent fabric for the center and sashing stars and a background.  I knew right away when I saw this collection that it would be perfect paired with a black background to make all of those wonderful soft prints just pop!!  And then I got the great idea to use it as a "pattern test" for this new pattern and give it the whole different look of the origianal :)    So I worked on the pattern, while Barbara was kind enough to do the pattern piecing and testing it as we went along.  

Turning Dusk Into Dawn is a great skill builder design.   And almost all of the piecies "float" on the background, so there is really only two points that you need to worry about lining up in the entire block.  Super bonus!!   This quilt will teach No Waste Flying Geese, Double and Single Stitch and Flip Units, and a few angled seams.  And Turning Dusk Into Dawn really lets you play with where you want the prints as there are four different prints in each block and they rotate throughout the quilt.   So pretty!

The Turning Dusk into Dawn, like most all of my Happy Quilting patterns, has multiple size options.  This is the Twin Size that finishes at at 68" x 90", so it is a size to snuggle up in and it will still cover your feet.  And of course, it will also fit a twin size bed with lots of lovely drape. 

And there were acutally enough Fat Quarters left in the bundle to make a fun Baby size version as well.  This one finishes at 46 x 46 and I just love it in the soft pinks and blues.  Isn't it just adorable!!  I can tell already this is going to be a favorite baby quilt to make!  

And that is a new Turning Dusk Into Dawn quilt! Thank you Barbara for pattern testing this for me.   The patterns are at the printers and I will have them back next week so this new pattern (along with 5 others) will release on August 8th!!  So be sure to pop back in soon so you can make your own!!  And of course, they will be on sale for their release ;)  

Thank you so much for popping in today and sharing this little Sneak Peak with me.

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

New Patterns Coming Soon!!!

So things have been a little quiet around here this July.  Part of that is just Summer, but a big part is that I have been working hard on some New Patterns!!!   I have teased these a bit with teaching them at Garden of Quilts, but I am excited to share that the wait is almost over!!  August 8th, all 6 of these new patterns will be released in my Etsy Shop.          

      

         

I can't wait to share them all.  They are all at the printers, and I just need to get the quilt tops quilted, so that is what I will be doing between now and the 8th :)  Thanks for your patience with me while I have been working on these.  6 at once is a lot!  

And exciting news, I will be sharing a few sneak peeks of some pattern testing before the release!!

So be sure to pop back in in the next few days, there is going to be a lot of Happy Quilting sharing in the next few weeks :) 

Jolly Tree Farm Mystery QAL - Week 5

 It's Week 5 of the Jolly Tree Farm Mystery Quilt Along hosted by Fat Quarter Shop.  All the details for this super fun mystery QAL can be found right here ;)    And here is Week 5 Release -  Finishing and you can find the free pattern here.  And isn't it just so fun to see all of these wonderful tree blocks come together!!  

This Mystery Quilt features Sherri and Chelsi's new Christmas line Pontsettia and Pear and there are still a few kits available here.  I am using a Cozy Wonderland layer cake by Fancy That Design House.   And the sashing for the blocks is super quick, and then a border and you are done.  I wanted my quilt to be a little bigger, so I added a fun border of different sized "piano keys"  I really like the way it makes the red pop in the blocks ;)        Kimberly has another fantastic You Tube turorial walking you through each step of finishing up your quilt.  

And after taking these pictures, I am thinking I could add one more border of the greens and aquas.  I just checked my scraps, and I think I have enough to make a fun HST border.  Maybe some fun diamonds or something.   So ya, I will be sharing this again soon all quilted and bound and a little bigger ;)  

And it is no longer a mystery, but you can still make this quilt.  All of the patterns are here and are free for downloading.   Happy Quilting!!

Week 1 Release - Spruced Up

Week 2 Release - Rejoice Fir-Ever

Week 3 Release - Feelin' Pine and Dandy

Week 4 Release - Tree-Mendous Holiday

Week 5 Release -  Finishing

Haven Charity Quilt Along - Part 2

 Today is Part 2 of the The Haven Charity Quilt Along with Fat Quarter Shop !!    This is the 13th annual Charity Quilt Along benefitting Make a Wish.    The Haven Quilt featuires Lella Botique's new True Love fabric line and there are kits available here.  I am using the colors of the kit as an inspiration and sewing my blocks with Grunge Basics   This second release consists of two sets of blocks  sewn into this beauitful Wonderland Block and you can find the Pattern  Here.   (And yes, the pattern is free, but it is always good to Donate Here for this Charity QAL)

We started out with making these super cute Star Blocks!! And you know, I just love making Star Blocks!!!   They are so fun and fast and I just love all of the happy points!

Then it was on to making some HST blocks.  And I just love how these blocks combine with the Star Blocks to make the Wonderland Blocks.  Such a creative pattern!!! 

And now all that is left is to sew the Wonderland Blocks, and our Hideaway and Haven Star Blocks from Part 1 into the quilt top.  I can't wait to share this finish with you all ;)  YOu can still join in and  Charity Quilting Along with us!! It's oh sew much fun!!