And yes, I made two blocks. I decided to do a different finished layout (surprise, surprise) and so I am actually planning on making two of each block instead of just 1. But I love that because it means I get to see the total difference fabric placement makes in each block, which is always great!!
I am using Gretel Fabrics from my wonderful friend Amy Smart and I just love how adorable they are in these blocks. I especially love those scrappy log cabin strips bordering the blocks. So cute!!! And isn't the center fabric just perfect!! I decided to leave the center of the blocks plain and just fussy cut the fabrics I used for them :) And those little flowers . . . it's hard to not make them the center of every block ;)
And there they are!!! Two #1 Blocks for the Happy Little Things BOM!!! And if you are quilting along be sure to share all of your Happy Little Things progress on social media with #HappyLittleThingsBOM and #HappyLittleThingsQuilt and add them to the Happy Little Things Facebook Group. And be sure to check out these other bloggers to see lots more Block 1 Eye Candy and enter for more chances to win the August Giveaway!!!
GIVEAWAY CLOSED - The Winner is #321 . . . Carol!!! Congrats, I have emailed you :)
Yup, I said Giveaway!!! With each month's block there will be a Happy Little Things Giveaway and you can enter at each blog as each blogger will be giving away a Olfa Prize Pack!!! How great is that!!!
To enter is simple. We are going to run this the same way we do all of our Terrific Tuesday Giveaways :) (Which is tomorrow so if you are visiting for the first time, be sure to come back for a chance to win some more!!!)
You have two entry chances, the second being optional, and please leave a separate comment for each. All Entries are welcome, including International Entries. (but international winners will recieve an alternate prize from Jacquelynne :) Please just be sure to leave an email address if you are a no-reply blogger!! Comments can be left by clicking on the # Comments link in Red at the bottom of this post :)
You have two entry chances, the second being optional, and please leave a separate comment for each. All Entries are welcome, including International Entries. (but international winners will recieve an alternate prize from Jacquelynne :) Please just be sure to leave an email address if you are a no-reply blogger!! Comments can be left by clicking on the # Comments link in Red at the bottom of this post :)
ENTRY 1 - Simply leave a comment telling me if you have ever participated in a Block of the Month before??
ENTRY 2 - Show your Happy Quilting love. You can follow Happy Quilting on Bloglovin, Email Updates, or RSS to get daily updates. Or you can like Happy Quilting on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter or Flickr. Any one way will do . . . Just be sure to leave a comment of how you showed your Happy Quilting Love!!!
ENTRY 2 - Show your Happy Quilting love. You can follow Happy Quilting on Bloglovin, Email Updates, or RSS to get daily updates. Or you can like Happy Quilting on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter or Flickr. Any one way will do . . . Just be sure to leave a comment of how you showed your Happy Quilting Love!!!
And that's it ;) The giveaway will be open until next Sunday, August 11th, when I will announce a winner and update it on this post :)
Good Luck and Have a Happy Quilting Day!!!
I have participated in one other BOM. Love it.
ReplyDeleteI participated in a Civil War BOM and created a wonderful quilt. I am currently working on 2 different BOM Donna Weeks (aka Momma llama)
ReplyDeleteI also follow Happy Quilting on FB. Donna Weeks (aka Momma Llama)
ReplyDeleteI have done several BOMs mostly with a local quilt shop. I love samplers and mysteries, which is what they offered!
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I follow your blog through blog lovin!
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Your blocks are so pretty Melissa.
ReplyDeleteI have done several BOM's and enjoyed them very much.
I participated in the First Blush BOM from Fat Quarter Shop. Took 2 years to complete it though!!
ReplyDeleteFollow Happy Quilting on Instagram and Bloglovin!
ReplyDeleteI follow Happy Quilting on Bloglovin. Thank you for the chance.
ReplyDeleteI think I participated in one BOM ages ago. I made a few blocks but never finished. I really want to do this BOM!
ReplyDeleteI follow your blog through an RSS feed
ReplyDeleteYes, I do several BOMs each year.
ReplyDeleteI am new to quilting and have never participated in a QOM. I'm still a little scared to take the plunge. I'm working on my 2nd quilt with a goal to make one for each of my 8 grands.
ReplyDeleteI follow you via email and IG. Love this happy quilt block you made with Gretel fabric. I have some of this fabric for a future quilt. Makes me smile.
ReplyDeleteI have participated in a block of the month and I enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteI follow you with bloglovin.
ReplyDeleteI participated in last year's seeing stars QAL and recently participated in the Fat Quarter Shop Merry Mini QAL, but not a block of the month. amanda.c09 at hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteI follow Happy Quilting on Bloglovin as well as on Instagram! amanda.c09 at hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteI haven't participated in a BOM before although, I've subscribed to them.
ReplyDeleteI have done one or two every year. They are better than the weekly QALs time-wise.
ReplyDeleteI follow you on Bloglovin'
ReplyDeleteI have participated in BOM's before. I tend to fall behind, but I print them all up and eventually finish!!
ReplyDeleteI participated in BOM once, and loved it! Your blocks are pretty, love the colors!
ReplyDeleteI'm happily following you via Bloglovin'
ReplyDeletelove your blog,your fabric line and your quilts.
ReplyDeleteI am currently still working on Save the Bees, it is so much fun to see all the creativity
ReplyDeleteI have participated in BOM before, but find that 12 months is to long for me to stay interested. So this shorter BOM is perfect for me. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI have participated in BOM before.
ReplyDeleteI've participated in several of Jacquelynne's BOM's!
ReplyDeleteI love BOMs! I’ve participated in several over the years!
ReplyDeleteI follow you via email notifications.
ReplyDeleteI have not participated in a BOM....but I have taken a monthly class for 6 months for the Long Time Gone quilt by Jen Kingwell.
ReplyDeleteI've added you to my Bloglovin feed!!!
ReplyDeleteI follow you via RSS Feedly to read in Byline.
ReplyDeleteI have only done one other BOM - excited for this one!!
ReplyDeleteI follow several BOM's. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI am a follower with Bloglovn
ReplyDeleteI have participated in several BOM patterns. This one looks neat!
ReplyDeleteI have never done a block of the month.
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ReplyDeleteLove the color choice.
ReplyDeleteI follow on Bloglovin
ReplyDeleteI saved patterns for BOM's with the plan to make the quilt at a later date.
ReplyDeleteI have done both of Jaquelynne's BOMs before!
ReplyDeleteI follow on Bloglovin'
ReplyDeleteThis is probably my 5th year doing Jacqueline's BOM--I love them!
ReplyDeleteI donate the finished quilt to a fundraiser for one of kids at the school where I work!
I do follow Jacqueline's BOM every year plus I do BOMs all the time .. plus all other items associated with sewing, quilting, painting, etc., Keeps me young. LOL
ReplyDeleteI follow Happy Quilting with via emails ... Thank you~~
ReplyDeleteI made "Save the Bees" and loved them.
ReplyDeleteSo fun! I think I missed your first post about this, so I just signed up. I've only done one other BOM with FQS. Maybe I'll actually keep up with this one. =)
ReplyDeleteI follow on IG and in Feedly.
ReplyDeleteI’ve never done a BOM but I tried a quilt along this summer.
ReplyDeleteI have participated in several BOM's. trotskyn@att.net
ReplyDeleteI follow you on FB. trotskyn@att.net
ReplyDeleteI have done many BOM's.
ReplyDeleteVery Modern and Scrappy look!
ReplyDeleteI have followed several BOMs. They are a great way to learn new techniques and improve my quilting skills. jgsowin@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI follow via email. jgsowin@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI have done BOMs and in fact I've fallen behind on the one I'm currently doing.I've not been sewing much at all this summer and am so ready to get back into it!
ReplyDeleteI follow you by email notification!
ReplyDeleteI have done one block of the month and several QALs and mysteries. It is a good way to expand my quilting knowledge. Thanks for the giveaway. I love your blocks.
ReplyDeleteI have done BOMs and in fact have 4 of them going at this time. Love'm. I am following you on facebook.
ReplyDeleteThis is my 3rd BOM with Jacqulynne! I also follow on facebook a Mystery quilt block of the week!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Both of your blocks! I have never done a block of the month before - until now! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is my 2nd BOM from Jacquelyn. Still working on my bees!
ReplyDeleteYes,I have done BoMs and BO Weeks too.
ReplyDeleteI have not done a BOM, however, it is on my bucket list for sure.
ReplyDeleteSigned in on facebook!!
ReplyDeleteHello Melissa, Yes, I have followed and completed several BOM quilts in my many years of quilting. They are always fun to do and you end up with a fantastic quilt! Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteI follow you on Bloglovin' and Pinterest!
ReplyDeleteI've only done a BOM at my sewing shop, and it was a Christmas quilt top.
ReplyDeleteI follow you everywhere I can!
ReplyDeleteI have participated in more than one block of the months.
ReplyDeleteI have only done one other BOM. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteBloglovin is terrific. It has exposed me to many ideas, people and projects. Looking forward to this BOM. It is a happy project
ReplyDeleteI love BOM quilts
ReplyDeleteI've started lots of BOM
ReplyDeleteI follow you by email
ReplyDeleteI have started several BOMs and never finished! I plan to finish this one!
ReplyDeleteI have participated in several BOMs in the past. Most of them in my local quilt shop, however I did do one on Craftsy several years ago.
ReplyDeleteI have participated & completed 1, and am currently in 3 more.
ReplyDeleteI have started a couple of BOMs, but haven't finished a whole one yet.
ReplyDeleteThis is my first BOM and I am a very new quilter. Looking forward to learning more
ReplyDeleteI've participated in several BOMs in the past. I don't always stay on schedule but I do have some finished!
ReplyDeleteI love doing BOM's and am currently doing the Stroll in Paris BOM with GE Designs.
ReplyDeleteI follow on Bloglovin' and Instagram.
ReplyDeleteI partispate in quilt shops block of the month so I am super exicted to do a blog block of the month.
ReplyDeleteOne of the first quilts I made was a block of the month. Unfortunately, it was a bom by mail, with very scanty instructions from the quilt shop. On the positive side, the fabric was lovely and I am so glad I hung in there because the quilt I eventually finished is one of my favorites.
ReplyDeleteI receive email updates at my wordygirl at earthlink dot net email address, and am glad I do!
ReplyDeleteI have sewn a Block of the Month before through Keepsake Quilting. Thank you, peterstankovich@comcast.net
ReplyDeleteI am following Happy Quilting on Bloglovin. Thank you,
ReplyDeleteI have participated in several block of the month programs. One was Bitty Blocks by Quiltmaker magazine. It's a good way to learn new techniques and it goes slowly enough that it's easy to keep up! tkmattson@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteYes, I've participated in BOMs in the past...and, haven't finished any yet...
ReplyDeleteI did the Save the Bees QAL last year and loved it. Adlopez77(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteI follow on IG.
ReplyDeleteI follow many Block of the Months but have not had time to participate as yet
ReplyDeleteI receive Happy Quilting emails
ReplyDeleteI have participated in two of Jacquelynne’s BOM and several other QALs. Love them.
ReplyDeleteI've done BOMs before and I really love to see the varieties in the fabric choice and other decisions.
ReplyDeleteI follow Melissa by email and on IG.
ReplyDeleteI have done a BOM quilt before.
ReplyDeleteI follow you on Instagram.
ReplyDeleteI have, but I,m not always very successful at keeping up!
ReplyDeleteI follow you via email notification.
ReplyDeleteYes I have participated in a BOM before. THey are so wonderful for new and inspiring ideas.
ReplyDeleteI follow on the blog. Thanks for the work you do to give us more fun!
ReplyDeleteI love to follow BOMs ... though admittedly, I generally 'save' them for a later time! It really depends on what I've already got going on! You'll have your hands full doing two blocks each month ... it'll be fun to watch your progress! :)
ReplyDeleteYes and No. I enter BOMs but I have never ever finished one.
ReplyDeleteI have done several BOMs and I love them!
ReplyDeleteYes, I have done block of the month quilts before.
ReplyDeleteI follow the blog and instagram.
ReplyDeleteYes I have done BOM, some have been mystery quilts. Fun, fun! hayesmbj@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteSo far my BOM participation has been buying fabric, lol. And I showed my quilt love by liking your Facebook page.
ReplyDeleteYes, I've done several quilt alongs, including one of Jacquelynne Steves.
ReplyDeleteComment #2 I already follow you on instagram.
ReplyDeleteI have done three of Jacquelynne's BOM in past years. I still have fabric and patterns to do two more. I like doing an online BOM but could consider doing two a year.
ReplyDeleteI have not done a BOM. I am excited to follow along!
ReplyDeleteI have done BOMs before but I haven’t done one recently-looking forward to this one!
ReplyDeleteI follow you via e-mail!
ReplyDeleteI would love to get an email saying I’ve won a prize!
I have never done a BOM before. If I am interested in making something, I can't wait a whole month for the next block. Even with leader/enders, if it is something fun to make, I just go full speed ahead with it.
ReplyDeleteI've done QALs but the 1 BOM I started fizzled out. Hopefully, this time. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteOh yeah, I follow about everywhere! Thanks
ReplyDeleteThe closest thing I 've ever done with a BOM was Postcards from Heaven with Jenny and Allie. (that I Never finished.... sigh) I love the Americana look in your blocks.
ReplyDeleteYes I completed last years SAVE the BEES BOM with Jacquelyn. I learned how to appliqué and embroider So with this BOM i should be better at it. I want to Win, Win, Win
ReplyDeleteYes I have done BOMs before. I do get behind sometimes, but hopefully eventually get finished.
ReplyDeleteI follow you by email.
ReplyDeleteMelissa, these blocks are absolutely adorable. I love them
ReplyDeleteI have participated in a block of the month before (it featured flower blocks).
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I follow you on Bloglovin'.
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I have participated in many BOM's and always look forward to when the new block is released. Signed up for this one today :)
ReplyDeleteYes, I have lots of times
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this is just my second block of the month. will be following you on facebook now.
ReplyDeleteI have joined a block of the month several times. They are so enjoyable.
ReplyDeleteI follow you all over town
I have joined several block of the month. Love doing them. Gives me ideas.
ReplyDeleteYes, I have many Blocks of the Month quilts in my collection. I love them. Beautiful blocks.
ReplyDeleteI'm following you on Instagram; Joannaperry2638.
ReplyDeleteYes, I seem to love making block collections and have done a few BOM's..... just don't ask it any are actually finished! Hehehe.....
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I have been designing the BOM for my guild for the last five years and I make everyone before the start of our year so the members can see what a finished quilt will look like.
ReplyDeleteI follow via bloglovin or email and also on IG.
ReplyDeleteI have done several BOM- love them ! Glad yours finally started !!!
ReplyDeleteI have been doing BOMs for years and love them.
ReplyDeleteI have done several BOMs, really enjoy them!
ReplyDeleteI follow you by email and on IG.
ReplyDeleteI just finished a BOM with my quilt guild. It was fun. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteBOMs are great - they allow for new techniques and generally just having fun with others. My current BOM is Dear Jane with my local quilt group. I just love little blocks and so the small appliqued centres of these blocks are pure heaven to me.
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ReplyDeleteI have participated in several Block of the Month projects before. I have had some great experiences with them. bestbelle2010@aol.com
ReplyDeleteI have participated in another BOM and love doing them because you are learning different techniques and matching fabrics! Cwilkeraloise@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI love and follow Happy Quilting on Bloglovin. I like Happy Quilting on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter. bestbelle2010@aol.com
ReplyDeleteI did last years BOM ; Save The Bee’s.
ReplyDeleteI have participated in several BOM - enjoyed most of them as there is always something to learn from others. jthauge@srt.com
ReplyDeleteI have done BOM's before.
ReplyDeleteI follow you on Pinterest
ReplyDeleteI am following you on Pinterest.
ReplyDeleteYes I do lots of BOMs including most of Jacquelynne's! Can't wait to see your layout with double the number of blocks!
ReplyDeleteI have never done a block of the month before. I did a block of the week which turned into two blocks a week. I am still finishing the blocks for that one.
ReplyDeleteI am now following you on Pinterest.
ReplyDeleteThis is definitely not my first block-of-the-month. I participate in one at a local quilt shop and have been for many years. Also, Jacquelynne has done more than one and I have loved all of them.
ReplyDeleteI have done a BOM with Pat Sloan. Splendid Sampler 2
ReplyDeleteI have never tried BOM! I would love to, though.
ReplyDeleteI follow you with bloglovin. I also liked your insta post as queencitymama89.
ReplyDeleteI have never took part in BOM but always wanted to. I am newly retired, and am so excited to join in!
ReplyDeleteThis is my very first BOM and I am so excited. I am going to sign up for your news letter.I really think I can learn a lot from you.
ReplyDeleteSo cute,love your fabric choices! Yes, I have done BOM's before. Don't always finish them at the same time but sure do enjoy them.
ReplyDeleteHi, no, I have not.
ReplyDeleteYes I have done several BOMs. I enjoy them. I get behind though, not as fast as some I guess.
ReplyDeleteI'm a first time visitor. Love your fabric choices.
ReplyDeleteYes, I have done BOM's before!!
ReplyDeleteYes I have done one other quilt along. It was fun.
ReplyDeleteI follow you on Bloglovin
ReplyDeleteI already am a fan of yours, & get your e-mail's
ReplyDeleteI've done several BOM's but have only ever finished 1 of them LOL
ReplyDeleteYes, I have. I enjoy them.
ReplyDeleteI have read about them but never participated by quilting.
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I follow on Bloglovin' and IG.
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I have done a couple block of the months. I enjoy them. thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteI have not participated in a BOM.
ReplyDeleteI have collected some patterns but have not yet done a block of the month, hopefully soon. mtmom57@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI follow Happy Quilting on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter. mtmom57@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI have made some of the blocks for the BOM, but have not yet finished the quilt. Does it still count?
ReplyDeleteI follow on bloglovin', email, instagram, and facebook.
ReplyDeleteYes, I have participated in BOMs before. I enjoy this "at home" way of quilting and sharing with others. It also helps me complete my projects and each month, I get the excitement of beginning something new. Most of my past BOMs have been with wool so this is different.
ReplyDeleteI do follow you on Instagram. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThis is my first BOM and looking forward to it. Love your blocks and fabrics
ReplyDeleteI did a BOM once before but it was much longer. I think I like the smaller commitment😊
ReplyDeleteI follow you on Instagram and “liked” your last post. Thanks for the great chances to win fun goodies.
ReplyDeleteMy fist BOM is this years Murder Mystery Quilt. I love it. shan-craft@att.net
ReplyDeleteYes I have done several BOMS.
ReplyDeleteI follow you on bloglovin.
ReplyDeleteYes I have done a BOM before and loved it!
ReplyDeleteI have followed several blocks of the month.
ReplyDeleteI have done bom before. They xan be a lot of fun and it is mist interesting to see ither fabric choices made for each months bom and the overall project at the end. Have fun everyone!
ReplyDeleteI do a BOM with my guild every year. Lots of fun and if you win the monthly drawing you have lots of blocks to play with.
ReplyDeleteI have done one Block of the Month quilt, a Fat Quarter Shop pattern that my daughter chose for me to make for her.
ReplyDeleteI love BOM. It is exciting to see how the Quilt comes together. I am currently doing the Enchanted Garden.
ReplyDeleteI have enjoyed doing BOM before, however I am torn on this one the original intent was to practice embroidery but when fancy quilting was suggested... we shall see.
ReplyDeleteI joined 2 other BOM this year for the first time...this will make number 3. I'm excited that I will have 3 quilts finished by the time this is over.
ReplyDeleteThis is my first Bom. Showed my love by following you on facebook, instagram, and pinterest. This is pretty exciting and can't wait to get going. Love seeing all the bloggers choices. Thanks deanbren87@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteYes I have done block of the month before and have two that aren't done yet.
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