$5 Pattern of the Month - Daisy Chain!!!

 Its a new Month and a new $5 Pattern of the Month Feature here at Happy Quilting!!!  Each month, I choose one Happy Quilting Pattern that will be just $5.00  all month in my Etsy Shop ;)    And August is Daisy Chain!!!   

The  Daisy Chain Pattern can be found in my Etsy Shop in both a Paper version as well as a PDF version and both versions will be marked down to $5.00 for the month of August.   And yes, this is a quilt that uses curves, so I highly recommend picking up a set of Modified Drunkards Path Templates while you are at the shop to cut out the curved pieces.  There is a paper template in the pattern but the acrylic templates are just so nice :)   And these are the same templates used for all of my curved patterns, so if you already have the templates from another curved pattern you are all set!!  

 Daisy Chain is an intermediate skill level pattern with 6 size options and has options and is Fat Quarter Friendly.    The quilt is made with a large flower block that interlocks creating a chain with the leaves.    The pattern teaches you an awesome 3 pin Curved technique. 

Daisy Chain  is a super versatile design.   You just want to make sure that your bundle can be broken into 3 groups of Petals, Leaves, and Blooms (which are the center of the flower)  So in this quilt, I used Peaches for the Petals, Green for the Leaves, and Yellows for the Centers.   And you can always mix up two - three colors in each group as well.  Just make sure you can see the difference in the Petals and the Blooms ;)   

And one of my favorite things about this design, it works great for Christmas Bundles as well!!  Most Christmas Bundles have Red, Green, and some form of Gold or Tan . . . and that works out just perfect for this design.   I mocked up this Chrsitmas Version in Gingerbread Lane for Moda.  Isn't it just so great, a perfect fit!   I think it really gives a Holly and Ivy feel to this fun design :) 

  

And that is my $5.00 Pattern of the Month!!!  August 2026 is all about the Daisy Chain!!!   You are going to have so much fun making this quilt ;)   And of course,  if you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to reach out to me ;)  And when you make your Daisy Chain quilts I would love to see them!!!  You can email me a picture at happyquiltingmelissa@gmail.com or add it to social media with  #happyquiltingwithmc and #daisychainquilt ;)  I can't wait to see your Quilts!!!

 Pop over to my Etsy Shop, to pick up your Patterns and Tempaltes and get Happy Quilting!!!!   

Sneak Peak of Turnovers!!

 Today I get tot share a set of new quilts that once again are a "Sneak Peak" of one of my new Happy Quilting Patterns set to release on August 8th.  These quilts are Turnovers and they feature the adorable prints of  Primrose and Parsley for Poppie Cotton.   And ther are two quilts, because Turnovers has two options on the quilt layout.  How fun is that!!!   

Turnovers is a Jelly Roll Friendly pattern.  It also combines the jelly roll strips with an  accent fabric for the  sashing and a background.  And you know how I love puttings soft prints on a dark background, and this one was perfect for a  cowboy boot brown background to make all of those wonderful soft prints just pop and keep that adorable country feel!!  And once again, these were the perfect  "pattern test" for this new pattern and give it the whole different look of the origianal :)    

   

Turnovers is a beginner friendly design but is also one of those quilts that are pefect for any skill level.   I can tell already, this is going to be one of those great "got to" designs for baby quilts.  It is just so fun to make and whips together so fast.  I know, the interlocking design makes it look a little complicated, but really, it's just basic piecing with paying attention to placement :)  

The Turnovers pattern, like most all of my Happy Quilting patterns, has multiple size options.  This is the baby Size that finishes at at 38" x 38".  And this is the layout option 1, where the sashing strips betweent the blocks create a cross hatch look.  The fun part is, both layouts are pieced the same way, it is just simply changing the direction of the sashing strips that create the two looks. 

And here is the second layout option.  By rotating the sashing strips, we get a fun pathwork look at all of the intersections of the blocks, and the centers create a super cute patchwork square design.   To me, the first layout is a little more modern and this one is a little more traditional.  But I just love both and still can't decide which is my favorite. 

And those are my  new Turnovers quilts!   Just like last weeks sneak peak quilts, 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 lucky for all of us, this is such a fun and fast design to make, you don't have to pick a favorite, you can just make both layouts.  

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!!!

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 :)