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 . . . #125  . . . Congrats to sntbosch!!  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  Aurifil Thread Kit Sale with 35 -50% off!!!!  Also, Green Fairy Quilts has just added lots and lots of new pre-cuts to their 50% off Page, you won't want to miss these!!! 

And for today's Terrific Tuesday Giveaway, Green Fairy Quilts will be giving one lucky reader an Sunwashed Layer Cake by Corey Yoder for Moda!!!  This is such a gorgeous fabric line with beautiful prints, I already got to create with it in this Summer Weekend quilt and it is just so pretty!!!!  

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 new project are you starting for March?? 

 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, March 7th, 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!!!

Barn Star Sampler QAL - Block 2

 It's Month 2 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 can tell already this is going to be a favorite quilt of the year :)    On the last Friday of each month I will be sharing my new Barn Star Sampler blocks, and this month we are sharing Block 2 :)  

I am planning to make my Barn Star Sampler 100" x 100" square, so that is why I made 3 blocks instead of 2.  And each block is made in color from my Rainbow of Ombre goodness!!!   This month's Block 2 is made . . . 

in Magenta 

Lime 

and Yellow

Aren't these Christmas Star Blocks just so great!!!  It was a little crazy trying to get enough contrast where all the prints touch each other, but I am super happy with how it turned out.  I loved seeing these blocks come together and am so looking forward to Month 3 blocks :) 

So are you joining in the quilt along 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 2  for lots more Barn Star Inspiration!!!   

And that's it for Block 2 - The Christmas 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 Treasured Threads Fat Quarter Bundle from Poppie Cotton   is . . . #413  . . . Congrats to deedee_quilting!!  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 . . . a Lou Lou Bundle is 8 fat quarters curated by Jamie and they are always gorgeous!  I love this new Rainbow Bundle, isn't it just gorgeous, I just love creating with a stunning rainbow palette!!!   And be sure to also check out all of Lou Lou's  Amazing Sale with over 2000 items at fabulous prices!!!    Such Fun Shopping :)  

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 the awesome Lou Lou Bundle pictured above!!  Just perfect!!!!

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 your favorite Woodland Animal??  

 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, February 28th, 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!!!

Pretty Posies in Charmed by Moda Bake Shop!!!

So somehow I totally missed posting this secret project.   It was actually released last year, right about the same time as my Fast & Fun Lap Quilts Book, so I am telling myself that is how I missed it.   But without further ado, here is my Pretty Posies quilt!!!  

Pretty Posies is featured in Charmed by Moda Bake Shop!!!  This fun book is filled with a dozen Charm Pack Friendly projects from amazing Moda Bake Shop Chefs and compiled by Lissa Alexander.  And truly, there are so many great projects in this book, I have added quite a few of them to my "to make" list!!!

When I designed Pretty Posies, I was playing with lots of Stitch and Flip corners and adding layers to see what I could come up with.   I just love hw it came together.  And I sashed the posies on two sides to give them lots of movement, like they are dancing across the quilt.  And because it is made with mostly Stitch and Flip units, it is really easy to make, and  comes together rather quickly!!!!

I used Midnight in the Garden Charm Packs by Sweetfire Road for Moda because I just loved the colors!!!   Those dusty pinks, golds, and blacks just pop off the grey background.   And talk about a chic fabric line, so pretty!!!  .   But truly, you can choose any Charm Packs and Pretty Posies will be just that, pretty!!! 

And for the quilting, I went with a personal favorite, all over loose feathers.  I love how it gives the looks of vines growing in and around the posies.  I used a light grey So Fine thread and it blended wonderfully in the background and the prints.   Just a super pretty finish with a lovely texture.  

And that is Pretty Posies!! I hope you love it as much as I do.  This is the original concept design I submitted ;)     It finishes at 54" x 66" and is made of 30 blocks!!   If  you make your own Pretty Posies quilts, I would love to see them! You can share your quilts with me on social media using hashtags  #happyquiltingwithmc  and tagging @happyquiltingmc or email me a picture at happyquiltingmelissa@gmail.com. I can't wait to see your Pretty Posies Quilts!!

Thanks for popping in with me today and sharing this long overdue quilt ;)

I hope you 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 Country Rose Layer Cake from Fat Quarter Shop   is . . . #20  . . . Congrats to Shari!!  I have messaged you :)

   

 

And on to today's

Today's Terrific Tuesday Giveaway is being sponsored by  Poppie Cotton .      Poppie Cotton is an amazing fabric company started by my good friends Jina Barney and Lori Woods.  Their fabrics are just beautiful and are wonderful to sew with.   The quality is fantastic and I just love all of their pretty prints!!!   If you haven't sewn with Poppie Cotton yet, I highly recommend you check it out ;)  

And today's Terrific Tuesday Giveaway is an exciting one!!  Poppie Cotton is offering one lucky reader a brand new Treasured Threads Fat Quarter Bundle by Amber Johnson.  This is Amber's first line with Poppie Cotton and it is just gorgeous.  I already got to make this Petal Patch quilt with it and shared a free tutorial for making it :)  Someone is going to be super lucky this week!!!!

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 something you absolutely treasure??

 ENTRY 2 - Lets show Poppie Cotton some Love!!!!   You can follow them on   Facebook, YouTube or Instagram.  Or you can sign up for their newsletter or  visit Poppie Cotton and share your favorite fabric collection ;)   Just be sure to leave a comment of how you showed your Poppie Cotton Love!!!

And that's it ;)  The giveaway will be open until next Tuesday, February 21st, 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!!!

Bountiful Quilt Along - Fabric Requirements

 It's almost here . . . and the start day is being bumped up :)   So exciting!!!

Just a quick PSA that the Bountiful Quilt Along Fabric Requirements are now available for download as the $20,000 milestone of donations, was reached, so exciting!!  

You can find all the details about this wonderful Quilt Along at the Jolly Jabber and get ready for the first block release on February 28th!!!   

You can quilt along with the original by using a Bountiful Quilt Kit or you can choose your own fabric mix. :)  I am going to use Meadowmere by Gingiber for Moda Fabrics and I am so excited to see this come together in those beautiful and bold prints!

     

So are you joining in with  Fat Quarter Shop's 10th Charity Quilt Along to benefit Make a Wish ??   Now is the time to get all your supplies together!!!  

I can't wait for February 28th!!! 

BOHO Heart Block of the Month - Month 9

  It's Month 9 with my good friends at Stitchin' Heaven  doing their BOHO Heart Monthly Block of the Month program and that means another month of fun tutorials!!

Month 1                Month 2               Month 3             Month 4            Month 5               Month 6

Month 7                Month 8               Month 9            Month 10           Month 11              Month 12

And since each month has Lots and Lots of Tutorials in them . . . Here is a list to jump right to the tutorial you need for this month 9:  

Square in a Square Block                    Four Patch Block                 Mini Circle Block        

Half Square Triangle Block                Nine Patch Block                 Wonky Flower Block

Medium Heart Block                          Flying Geese Block             Plus with a Square in a Square Block 

Fancy Log Cabin Block                      Fancy Pinwheel Block         Sewing Section 5

                                                             Sewing Group 3 

So you have your Month 9 BOHO Heart Packet . . .  Lets get started!!! 

We'll start with our first block of Month 9, the . . .

Square in a Square Block

From your Month #9, Square in a Square bag, cut the fabrics according to page 2 of the supplemental cutting list. 

Using the cut pieces and the Square in a Square Block Directions from Month 1 make your block.   The Square in a Square Block should be measuring 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" unfinished.   

And with that done, we will move onto another familiar block , the . . .

Four Patch Block

From your Month #9, Four Patch Bag, cut the fabrics according to page 2 of the supplemental cutting list.   

Using the cut pieces and the Four Patch Block Directions from Month 2 make your block.    The Four Patch Block should be measuring 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" unfinished.   

And now we get to move onto some applique with the . . . 

Mini Circle Block

From your Month #9, Mini Circle Bag, cut the fabrics according to page 2 of the supplemental cutting list using the Mini Circle template.     

Using the cut pieces and the Mini Circle Directions from Month 1 make your block.    The Mini Circle Block should be measuring 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" unfinished. 

And now were throwing it back to Month 6 with . . . 

Half Square Triangle Block

From your Month #9, Half Square Triangle bag, cut the fabrics according to page 2 of the supplemental cutting list.    I cut my squares 3" instead of the 2.875" and will trim.   *** Note - You might recall in Month 6 when I asked you to save the second Half Square Triangle Block . . . today is the day we are using it.  So if you saved it, no need to cut new squares.  If not, cut the squares as directed.  

Using the cut squares and the Half Square Triangle Block Directions from Month 1 make your 2 blocks and use one or simply trim your remaining block from Month 6.   The Half Square Triangle Block will be measuring 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" unfinished.  

And with that completed, we can move onto another simple piece block, the  . . . 

Nine Patch Block

From your Month #9, Nine Patch bag, cut the fabrics according to page 2 of the supplemental cutting list.    

Layout the 9 small squares as shown below.   Sew the squares into a 9 patch.  If you need a little extra help with this, you can use the 9 patch part of the  Shoo Fly Block Directions from Month 4.  

And your Nine Patch Block is done and should measure 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" unfinished.  

And now we get to move back to some more applique with the . . . 

Wonky Flower Block

From your Month #9, Wonky Flower Bag, cut the fabrics according to page 1 of the supplemental cutting list using the 3 Wonky Flower templates.     

Using the cut pieces and the Wonky Flower Directions from Month 1 make your block.    The Wonky Flower Block should be measuring 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" unfinished. 

And one last block with applique the . . . 

Medium Heart Block

From your Month #9, Medium Heart Bag, cut the fabrics according to page 1 of the supplemental cutting list using the Medium Flower template.     

Using the cut pieces and the Mini Heart Block Directions from Month 3 make your block.   The directions are the same, only the block is made on a larger scale.     The Medium Heart Block should be measuring 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" unfinished. 

And with that done, we will move onto another familiar block , the . . .

Flying Geese Block

From your Month #9, Flying Geese Bag, cut the fabrics according to page 1 of the supplemental cutting list.   

Using the cut pieces and the  Flying Geese Directions from Month 4 make your block.    The Flying Geese Block should be measuring 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" unfinished.   

And now we move onto a new block with familiar units, the  . . . 

Plus with a Square in a Square Block

From your Month #9, Plus with a Square in a Square Bag, cut the fabrics according to page 1 of the supplemental cutting list.   

Using the Yellow square and 4 small Green Squares and the Square in a Square Block Directions from Month 1 make your Square in a Square Unit and set it aside.    

Now, layout the remaining squares and the Square in a Square Unit as shown below.   Sew the squares into a 9 patch.  If you need a little extra help with this, you can use the 9 patch part of the  Shoo Fly Block Directions from Month 4.  

And just like that, your Plus with a Square in a Square Block is done and should measure 6 1/2" x 6 1/2" unfinished.  

And now it's time for an all new block, the . . . 

Fancy Log Cabin Block

From your Month #9, Fancy Log Cabin bag, cut the fabrics according to page 1 of the supplemental cutting list. 

Pair a Cream Square with a Yellow Square.  Place the Yellow square onto the Cream square with right sides together.  Stitch a 1/4" along the edge.  Press the seams towards the Yellow Fabrics.  Repeat to make a total of 4 Two Patch units.   

Layout a Cream Rectangle, Pink Rectangle, and Two Patch Unit as shown.  Place the Pink rectangle onto the Two Patch Units with right sides together.  Stitch a 1/4" along the edge.   Place the Cream rectangle onto the Two Patch Units with right sides together.  Stitch a 1/4" along the edge. Press the seams outwards to the Rectangles.  Repeat to make a total of 4 Four Patch units.   

Layout a Four Patch Unit and a Blue Rectangle as shown.  Place the Blue Rectangle onto the Four Patch Units with right sides together.  Stitch a 1/4" along the edge.   Press the seams towards the Blue rectangle.  Repeat to make a total of 4 Log Cabin units.   

Layout the 4 Log Cabin Units as shown below.  

Place the right hand column pieces onto the left hand column pieces with right sides together.   Align and pin.   Stitch a 1/4" seam along the edge of all the units.  

Press the seams open. 

Place the top row onto the bottom row with right sides together.   Align and pin.   Stitch a 1/4" seam along the edge of the unit.  Press the seam open.

And now you have made a Fancy Log Cabin Block that should be measuring 6 1/2" x 6 1/2" unfinished. 

And now it's time for the final block which is again, a new block, the . . . 

Fancy Pinwheel Block

From your Month #9, Fancy Pinwheel bag, cut the fabrics according to page 1 of the supplemental cutting list.   And please take care that these are some different size measurements than we have been used to cutting and when it says 3/8" it really means 3/8".  

Layout a Blue triangle and Red rectangle as shown below.  Place the Blue Triangle onto the Red rectangle with right sides together aligning along the left hand side.  Stitch a 1/4" along the edge, I continue stitch all the way across the red rectangle so I can chain stitch.  Press the seam towards the Blue triangle.   Align a long ruler with the edge of the Blue Triangle and trim the Red rectangle even with the Blue Triangle as shown. 

  Repeat to make a total of 4 Sashed Triangle units.   

Layout an Orange triangle and a Teal Triangle as shown below, taking care that the Orange triangle is on the left.  Place the Teal Triangle onto the Orange Triangle with right sides together .  Stitch a 1/4" along the edge.   Press the seam towards the Orange Triangle.  Clip the tail from the top of the triangle.   Repeat to make a total of 4 Double Triangle units.   

Layout a Sashed Triangle Unit and a Double Triangle Unit as shown below.  Place the Double Triangle Unit onto the Sashed Triangle Unit with right sides together .  Stitch a 1/4" along the edge.   Press the seam open.   Clip the tails from the corners of the unit.   Repeat to make a total of 4 Pinwheel units.   

Layout the 4 Pinwheel Units as shown below.  

Place the right hand column pieces onto the left hand column pieces with right sides together.   Align and pin.   Stitch a 1/4" seam along the edge of all the units.  

Press the seams open. 

Place the top row onto the bottom row with right sides together.   Align and pin, using the Pin Trick to align the center seam.   Stitch a 1/4" seam along the edge of the unit.  Press the seam open.

And now you have made a Fancy Pinwheel Block that should be measuring 10 1/2" x 10 1/2" unfinished. 

So now, with your blocks all made,  we can move onto  . . . 

Sewing Section 5

We will start by sewing the Strip Sets together.   Press the seam allowances to the Larger Number fabric.   

From Fabric 35 and 36, sew a 10 1/2" Strip Set together as shown. 

From Fabric 37 and 38, sew a 12 1/2" Strip Set together as shown. 

From Fabric 39 and 40, sew a 14 1/2" Strip Set together as shown. 

From Fabric 41 and 42, sew a 16 1/2" Strip Set together as shown. 

From Fabric 43 and 44, sew a 10 1/2" Strip Set together as shown. 

From Fabric 43 and 44, sew a 4 1/2" Strip Set together as shown. 

From Fabric 43 and 44, sew a 2 1/2" Strip Set together as shown. 

From Fabric 45, 46, and 47, sew a 19 1/2" Strip Set together as shown. 

From Fabric 45 and 46, sew a 2 1/2" Strip Set together as shown. 

From Fabric 45, and 46, sew a 2 1/2" Strip Set together as shown. 

       (or cut out a 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" Gold Fabric Filler)

From Fabric 48, 49, and 50, sew a 22 1/2" Strip Set together as shown. 

Now we will sew the Blocks to the Strip Sets.   Press the Seams Open from here on out.    

Sew the Mini Circle Block and the  43/45 Strip Set together as shown.

Sew the 45/46 Strip Set and the 45/46 Strip Set OR Gold Filler together as shown.

Sew the Half Square Triangle Block and the 35/36 Strip Set together as shown.

Sew the Four Patch Block and the 39/40 Strip Set together as shown.

Sew the Square in a Square Block and the 4 1/2" 43/44 Strip Set together as shown.

Sew the Nine Patch Block and the 45/46/47 Strip Set together as shown.

Sew the Sashed Circle Unit and the Wonky Flower Block together as shown.

Sew the Pieced 45/46 Strip Set and the Flying Geese Block together as shown.

Sew the Sashed Half Square Triangle Unit and the 37/38 Strip Set together as shown.

Sew the Sashed Four Patch Unit and the 41/42 Strip Set together as shown.

Sew the Sashed Square in a Square Unit and the 10 1/2" 43/44 Strip Set together as shown. (sorry, I accidently pictured this upside down :)  

Sew the Sashed Nine Patch Unit and the 48/49/50 Strip Set together as shown.

Sew the Plus with a Square in a Square Block and the Circle Wonky Unit together as shown.

Sew the Medium Heart Block and the Side Sashed Half Square Triangle Unit together as shown.

Sew the Side Sashed Four Patch Unit and the Sashed Square Unit together as shown. (sorry, as I had pictured it upside down, I also, sewed it upside down  Sew as drawn, not as pictured.  I will continue to correct it in drawing for the remainder of the pictures as I didn't notice this until I was writting the tutorial, and now mine might permanently be upside down :)  

Sew the Sashed Flying Unit and the Fancy Log Cabin Block together as shown.

Sew the Wonky Circle Plus Unit and the Fancy Pinwheel Block together as shown.

Sew Sashed Heart Half Square Triangle Unit and the Sashed Four Square Unit together as shown.

Sew the Wonky Circle Plus Pinwheel Unit and the Heart Half Square Triangle Four Square Unit together as shown.

Sew Geese Cabin Unit and the Side Sashed Nine Unit together as shown.

Sew the Wonky Circle Plus Pinwheel Heart HST Square Unit and Geese Cabin Sashed Nine Unit together as shown.

And your Group 3 - Section 5 is complete.  It should measure 16 1/2" wide by 32 1/2" high.

And there is only one thing left . . . 

Sewing Group 3

Layout Sections 1-4 that we sewed together last month and Section 5 as shown below.  

Place Section 5 onto Section 1-4 with right sides together.  Align, pin, and stitch a 1/4" seam along the edge.   Press the seam open.  

And your Group 3 is complete.  It should measure 16 1/2" wide by 83 1/2" high.

And that is it for BOHO Heart Block of the Month, Month 9 :) 

If you have any questions on this tutorial, please don't hesitate to email me at happyquiltingmelissa@gmail.com or leave a comment.  

Hope you have so much fun making all of this months blocks and then sewing them all together:)

 Looking forward to Next Month!!