Thursday, June 18, 2020

Tutorial Throwback Thursday - Summer Sleepover Set

This week we are camping with our very best friends from school.  We always have such a great time with them!!!  And of course, camping means lots of packing of pillows, blankets, and bags and it has been so fun to see my kids dragging around their Summer Sleepover Set from place to place.  They are just perfect for each of them.   So So for today's Thursday throwback , I figured it was only fitting to share my Summer Sleepover Set:)



The Summer Sleepover Set is actually 3 full tutorials that walk you through step by step with all of the pictures.  There is a tutorial for a pillowcase first off.   This is a super easy tutorial and it even has a nice decorative band around the opening of the case.   Perfect if you want to do the million pillowcase challenge.  


And next up in the  Summer Sleepover Set is this adorable little drawstring bag.   This is the perfect size for an overnight when you just want to pack up some pj's and such ;)   And my kids just love the drawstring tie.  And again, it is a lot easier to make than it looks.  If I can make it, you totally can!!!


And finally, the he Summer Sleepover Set has a tutorial for a cute panel quilt.   And of course, you don't have to use these panels.   The tutorial would work great for any panel that you want to turn into a quilt.  Which is so nice, because sometimes it is just so great to be able to make a quick finish like this, especially when you know it is going to be their "car" quilt :) 


And that is my Summer Sleepover Set!!!     I hope you have enjoyed today's Tutorial Throwback Thursday as much as I have!!!    Summer is a great time to just get away and this little set is just so fun to get away with ;)      To make your own Summer Sleepover Set  just click on any of the project name links for the free step by step tutorial.    And when you are done,  I would love to see your projects!!!   You can email me a picture at happyquiltingmelissa@gmail.com, post it to social media with #happyquiltingwithmc  :)   I can't wait to see your Summer Sleepover Sets!!!


Oh, and just for fun . . . here is a picture from our camping trip ;)   We went on an ATV trip, and it was a little dusty :)


And by a little, I mean a whole lot ;)   But oh so much fun!!!


Thanks for popping in today!!!   I hope you all have a very Happy Quilting Day!!!!
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Tuesday, June 16, 2020

Terrific Tuesday Giveaway Day!!!

It's Terrific Tuesday Giveaway Day!! Let's have some fun :)

First, we need to announce the winner from last Terrific Tuesday Giveaway!!  
The winner of the $30.00 Gift Certificate  from  Shabby Fabrics is . . .   Number #149 . . . Congrats   Rhonda Best!!!  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!   And there are a lot of great sales to be shopped!!! 



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 who is your hero?

 ENTRY 2 - Lets show Lou Lou's Fabric Shop some Love!!!!   You can follow them on   FacebookTwitterPinterest, 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, June 23rd 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!!!
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Monday, June 15, 2020

Bloom-Topia Quilt Along - Release 10

It's June 15th and that means the 10th and final block release of the Bloom-Topia Quilt Along hosted by the Fat Quarter Shop and I am super excited :)   This block was super fun to make and went together super fast, so perfect fore the last one!!



So for Block 16, (which is actually 14, whoops) there are no changes!!!  How is that for a fun last day block!!!   I will be using this block in my pieced backing, so I just made it exactly the way the directions in the pattern state with no alterations.  



So are you joining in the Bloom-Topia fun???  If so, you can download the block pattern  and it is requested for each pattern you download to donate $5.00  to the Make a Wish Foundation :)  This is Fat Quarter Shop's annual charity QAL that is raising funds for an amazing organization.  And there was even a news story on this amazing charity sew along last week!!!  What a wonderful way for us all to make a difference!  And wow, so much has been raised!!! 


And just as a reminder, if you are new to finding the Bloom-Topia Quilt Along, this is the layout I will be making and are the alterations referred to above ;)     I am using a Breeze Fat Quarter Bundle by Zen Chic for Moda Fabrics with Gris Grunge as the background!!! And there are still a few Bloom-topia Quilt Kits and Backing Sets available if you want to make yours like the original ;) 


And like always, Fat Quarter Shop has made an awesome  You Tube video tutorial that walk you through making the blocks.  There are some great helpful hints and you can see it put together step by step!!!   



Be sure to share all of your Bloom-Topia progress on social media with #bloomtopiaquiltalong and check out Fat Quarter Shops post for Release 10 for lots more Block Inspiration!!!



And that's it for the ninth release in the Bloom-Topia Quilt Along!!!!   I will continue to share a new set of blocks on the 15th and 1st of each month. So what do you say, want to come Bloom-Topia Quilting Along??  You are going to have so much fun!!!


And just to make it easy to find . . . Here is a list of all the places to find my alterations

Thanks for popping in today ;)  I hope you have a very Happy Quilting Day!!


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Thursday, June 11, 2020

Tutorial Throwback Thursday - Double Take

This morning my calendar dinged and reminded me that I had a class for the Panguitch Quilt Walk.  I totally had to do a Double Take, as I had a moment of panic, before remembering that, of course, this even had been cancelled.  I have been doing a lot of that lately.   So many wonderful events have had to be cancelled, but I forget to take them out of my phone, so ya, moments of panic, followed by oh ya moments.  Which then normally leads to moments of sadness for missing all my friends, but this to shall pass ;)  So for today's Thursday throwback , I figured it was only fitting to share my Double Take quilt :)



Double Take  looks  hard, but it truly isn't.  It is made with two basic lattice blocks and then just sewing them into rows and and a quilt top.  I share my favorite minimal-waste method of making lattice blocks that also allow you to trim making the perfect points every time.     It finishes at 80" x 80" so it makes a great size for picnics or tailgates!!!     And there is even a printable version of this Double Take tutorial, so double bonus!!!!  



Double Take  is all about big, bold, graphic design.  And the use of 3 Solid Colors just enhances that look!!!   I used Red, White, and Black in Bella Solids as this quilt was donated to my Alma Mater Southern Utah University.  But it can look amazing in any 3 color combo you choose ;)   And if you do want to make it a rally quilt like I did, you can see my Complex Layered Applique Tutorial for making a school logo to go in the corner of the quilt ;)  



And when it came time to quilt Double Take I decided I wanted to enhance that bold geographic design with some straight line quilting.  The easiest way I have found to do this grid quilting is to load your quilt and do all the horizontal lines first.   Then unload your quilt and load it again only rotate it 90 degrees.   Then do all of your horizontal lines again, only this time, they will crosshatch the previous quilting lines you did ;)  It takes a minute to load and reload the quilt, but way faster than doing vertical lines in segments the width of your frame!   And you get a lot of steps in as well going back and forth and back and forth ;)  



And that is my Double Take Quilt!!!     I hope you have enjoyed today's Tutorial Throwback Thursday as much as I have!!!    Summer is a great time to make this awesome quilt for someone going back to school in the Fall :)   To make your own Double Take quilt  just click on any of the project name links for the free step by step tutorial.    And when you are done,  I would love to see your Quilts!!  You can email me a picture at happyquiltingmelissa@gmail.com, post it to social media with #happyquiltingwithmc  :)   I can't wait to see your Double Take Quilts!!!



Thanks for popping in today!!!   I hope you all have a very Happy Quilting Day!!!!
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Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Charming Baby Quilts - All the Quilts - All the Details!!!

I just really want to say, Thank you so much for all of the  Charming Baby Quilts Love!!!!  You all are amazing ;)  I am loving getting your pictures in emails of your Charming Baby Quilts and seeing them on social media with the #CharmingBabyQuilts.   I am just tickled pink that you are loving it so much and am thrilled to see so many  Charming Baby Quilts!!!!

Charming Baby Quilts is available to order a signed copy directly from me, or you can get a copy from  Fat Quarter Shop  or  It's Sew Emma.    Just in case you haven't snagged a copy yet ;)    

And for easy reference, here are the PDF links needed for the Sew Along and Remix's.

Charming Baby Sampler Sew Along - Full Pattern Download Here
Charming Baby Remix's - Full Pattern Download Here


             So here it goes Charming Baby Quilts - All the Quilts and All the Details  :)   




Quilt: A Star is Born
Size: 52" x 52"
Fabrics Used - 2 Bloomington Charm Packs by Lella Boutique for Moda
                        2 Yards of Black on Grey Cross Weave for the Background
                        5/8 Yard of Bloomington Charcoal Candy Stripe for Binding
                        3 1/2 Yards of Bloomington Charcoal Flower Shop for Backing
Quilting: Stitch in the Ditch on Print Fabrics, Echoed Paisleys and Pebbles on Background Fabric.  Quilted by me on an HQ Avante Long Arm.
Charming Baby Sew Along Block - Week 1  



Quilt: A Star is Born Remix
Size: 108" x 108"
Fabrics Used -  2 At Home Layer Cakes by Bonnie and Camille for Moda Fabrics
                        5 3/4 Yards of Royal Chambray for the Background
                        2/3 Yard of Navy Stripe for Binding
                        10 Yards of Navy Floral for Backing
Quilting: All over echoed paisleys quilted by me on an HQ Infinity Long Arm.
A Star is Born Remix  - Blog Post
A Star is Born Remix - PDF Downloadable Instructions    *need Charming Baby Quilts book as well :)


Quilt: Color in the Lines
Size: 36"x 45"
Fabrics Used - 1 Pemberly 5" Stacker by Citrus and Mint for Riley Blake Designs
                        7/8 Yard of Confetti Cottons Cloud  for the Background
                        1/2 Yard of Pemberley Ball Blue for Binding
                        1 1/2 Yards of Pemberley Garden Light Blue for Backing
Quilting: Wavy Lines on Print Fabrics, Wishbones and Ribbon Candy on Background Fabric.  Quilted by me on an HQ Avante Long Arm.
Charming Baby Sew Along Block - Week 1  



Quilt: Color in the Lines Remix
Size: 72" x 85 1/2"
Fabrics Used - 4 Charm Packs - I used Scrappy 5" Squares
                        3 Yards of Charcoal Solid for the Background
                        2/3 Yard of Scrappy Prints for Binding
                        5 1/3 Yards of Simply Colorful for Backing
Quilting: All over Loop De Loops quilted by me on an HQ Infinity Long Arm.
Color in the Lines Remix  - Blog Post
Color in the Lines Remix - PDF Downloadable Instructions    *need Charming Baby Quilts book as well :)



Quilt: Dream Big
Size: 33" x 33"
Fabrics Used - 1 Summer Sweet Charm Pack by Sherri and Chelsi for Moda
                        1 1/8 Yard of Bella Solid Ivory for the Background
                        1/2 Yard of Summer Sweet Geranium Sprinkle for Binding
                        1 1/2 Yards of Summer Sweet Ivory Bouquet for Backing
Quilting: All over Open Centered Swirls.    Quilted by me on an HQ Avante Long Arm.
Charming Baby Sew Along Block - Week 2



Quilt: Dream Big Remix
Size: 70" x 70"
Fabrics Used - 4 Daisy Mae Charm Packs for Poppie Cotton
                        4 Yards of Country Confetti Weathered Wood for the Background
                        2/3 Yard of Daisy Mae Navy Prints for Binding
                        5 Yards of Ash Gingham for Backing
Quilting: All over Echoed Paisleys, Swirls, and Curls,  quilted by me on an HQ Avante Long Arm.
Dream Big Remix  - Blog Post
Dream Big Remix - PDF Downloadable Instructions    *need Charming Baby Quilts book as well :)



Quilt: Hugs and Kisses
Size: 49" x 49"
Fabrics Used - 2 Just Red Charm Packs by Zen Chic for Moda
                        2 1/8 Yard of Grunge White Paper for the Background
                        5/8 Yard of Just Red Candy Baubles for Binding
                        3 1/3 Yards of Just Red Powder Spheres for Backing
Quilting: All over L and E.    Quilted by me on an HQ Avante Long Arm.
Charming Baby Sew Along Block - Week 2



Quilt: Hugs and Kisses Remix
Size: 69 1/2" x 69 1/2"
Fabrics Used - 4  Charm Packs for Moda Fabrics
                             1 Garden Variety by Lella Boutique Charm Pack
                             1 Strawberry Jam by Corey Yoder Charm Pack
                             1 Mama's Cottage by April Rosenthal Charm Pack and
                             1 Handmade by Bonnie and Camille Charm Pack
                        4 Yards of Bella Solid Black for the Background
                        2/3 Yard of Scrappy Pink and Red's for Binding
                        6 Yards of Scrappy Blacks for Backing
Quilting: All over Pebbles in the Background quilted by me on an HQ Infinity Long Arm.
Hugs and Kisses Remix  - Blog Post
Hugs and Kisses Remix - PDF Downloadable Instructions  *need Charming Baby Quilts book as well :)



Quilt: Just Blooming
Size: 52" x 52"
Fabrics Used - 2 Winifred Rose 5" Stackers by Christopher Thompson for Riley Blake Designs
                        1 Confetti Cotton Solid White 5" Stacker for the Background
                        1 1/2 Yard of Confetti Cotton Solid White  for the Background
                        5/8 Yard of Winifred Rose Pink Stripe for Binding
                        3 1/2 Yards of Blossoms On White Navy for Backing
Quilting: All over Feathered Swirl.    Quilted by me on an HQ Avante Long Arm.
Charming Baby Sew Along Block - Week 3



Quilt: Just Blooming Remix
Size: 96" x 96"
Fabrics Used - 6 Strawberries and Rhubarb Charm Packs  by Fig Tree & Co.  for Moda Fabrics
                        3 3/4 Yards and 4 Charm Packs of Taupe Dot  for the Background 
                        7/8 Yard of Red Dot for Binding
                        9 Yards of Taupe Floral for Backing
Quilting: All over loose feathers,  quilted by me on an HQ Avante Long Arm.
Just Blooming Remix  - Blog Post
Just Blooming Remix - PDF Downloadable Instructions    *need Charming Baby Quilts book as well :)



Quilt: On the Move
Size: 49" x 57"
Fabrics Used - 2 Geometry Charm Packs by Janet Clare for Moda
                        2 1/2 Yard of Grunge Bleu for the Background
                        5/8 Yard of Geometry Euclid Graph for Binding
                        3 1/3 Yards of Geometry Archimedes Quadrant for Backing
Quilting: All over Fire Cracker.    Quilted by me on an HQ Avante Long Arm.
Charming Baby Sew Along Block - Week 3



Quilt: On the Move Remix
Size: 69" x 86"
Fabrics Used - 2 Super-Sized  Kona Rainbow Charm Packs 
                        4 1/4 Yards of Kona White for the Background
                        2/3 Yard of Kona Black for Binding
                        5 Yards of Riley Blake Chevron for Backing
Quilting: All over wavy lines,  quilted by me on an HQ Avante Long Arm.
On the Move Remix  - Blog Post
On the Move Remix - PDF Downloadable Instructions    *need Charming Baby Quilts book as well :)



Quilt: Ring Around the Rosie Quilt
Size: 54" x 54"
Fabrics Used - 3 Bramble Cottage Charm Packs by Brenda Riddle for Moda Fabrics
                        2 Yards of Bella Solid Admiral Blue for the Background
                        5/8 Yard of Bella Solid Admiral Blue for Binding
                        3 5/8 Yards of Bramble Cottage Mist Field Floral for Backing
Quilting: All over Loose Feather.    Quilted by me on an HQ Avante Long Arm.
Charming Baby Sew Along Block - Week 4



Quilt: Ring Around the Rosie Remix
Size: 109" x 109"
Fabrics Used - 11 Sugarhouse Park Charm Packs 
                        7 1/2 Yards of Confetti Cotton Navy for the Background
                        1 Yard of Navy Sugarhouse Park Print for Binding
                        10 Yards of Riley Blake Navy Blossoms for Backing
Quilting: All over wavy arches quilted by me on an HQ Infinity Long Arm.
Ring Around the Rosies Remix  - Blog Post
Ring Around the Rosies Remix - PDF Downloadable Instructions    *need Charming Baby Quilts book as well :)



Quilt: Shine Bright
Size: 56" x 56"
Fabrics Used - 3 Flower Market 5" Stackers by Jen Allyson for Riley Blake Designs
                        2 Yards of Confetti Cotton's Off White for the Background
                        5/8 Yard of Flower Market Coral Gingham for Binding
                        3 3/4 Yards of Glam Girl Small Floral White Sparkle for Backing
Quilting: All over Curly Q.    Quilted by me on an HQ Avante Long Arm.
Charming Baby Sew Along Block - Week 4




Quilt: Shine Bright Remix
Size: 74" x 92"
Fabrics Used - 6 Woodland Songbirds Charm Packs for Poppie Cotton
                        4 Yards of Country Confetti Cupcake for the Background
                        3/4 Yard of Woodland Floral for Binding
                        6 Yards of an old stashed fabric for Backing
Quilting: All over Curly Q.    Quilted by me on an HQ Avante Long Arm.
Shine Bright Remix  - Blog Post
Shine Bright Remix - PDF Downloadable Instructions    *need Charming Baby Quilts book as well :) 



Quilt: To the Moon
Size: 48" x 48"
Fabrics Used - 2 All Our Stars 5 Karat Mini Gems by Jennifer Pugh for Wilmington Prints
                        1 3/4 Yards of Bella Solid Bleached White for the Background
                        5/8 Yard of All Our Stars Text Navy for Binding
                        3 3/4 Yards of All of Stars Main Grey for Backing
Quilting: All over Wavy Lines.    Quilted by me on an HQ Avante Long Arm.
Charming Baby Sew Along Block - Week 5



Quilt: To the Moon Remix
Size: 60" x 84"
Fabrics Used - 4  Golden Hour Charm Packs by Alexia Abegg for Ruby Star Society
                        4 Yards Soft Blue Speckled Metallic for Background
                        2/3 Yard of Navy Speckled Metallic for Binding
                        5 Yards of Golden Hour Zinnia in Bluebell for Backing
Quilting: All over  Fireworks, quilted by me on an HQ Infinity Long Arm.
Twinkle Twinkle Remix  - Blog Post
Twinkle Twinkle Remix - PDF Downloadable Instructions  *need Charming Baby Quilts book as well :)



Quilt: Twinkle, Twinkle
Size: 36" x 36"
Fabrics Used - 3 Breeze Charm Packs by Zen Chic for Moda
                        3/4 Yards of Spotted Citrine for the Accent
                        1/2 Yard of Breeze Navy Stitched for Binding
                        1 1/4 Yards of Breeze Azure Dottie Circles for Backing
Quilting: All over Loop D Loop's.    Quilted by me on an HQ Avante Long Arm.
Charming Baby Sew Along Block - Week 5



Quilt: Twinkle Twinkle Remix
Size: 72" x 72"
Fabrics Used - 2 Layer Cakes of Apricot and Ash by Corey Yoder for Moda Fabrics
                        2 Yards of Ash Dotty Plus and Dark Apricot and Ash Panel for the Accent
                        2/3 Yard of Ash Dotty Plus for Binding
                        4 1/2 Yards of Ash Rose Garden for Backing
Quilting: All over  Swirls, quilted by me on an HQ Infinity Long Arm.
Twinkle Twinkle Remix  - Blog Post
Twinkle Twinkle Remix - PDF Downloadable Instructions  *need Charming Baby Quilts book as well :)



Quilt: Charming Baby Sampler
Size: 68" x 88"
Fabrics Used - 5 Catalina Charm Packs  by Fig Tree and Co. for Moda
                        5 3/4 Yards of Bella Solid Bleached White  for the Background
                        7/8 Yard of Catalina Sapphire Polka Dot for Binding
                        5 1/4 Yards of Catalina Sea Glass Cabbage Rose for Backing
Quilting: All over Curly Q.    Quilted by me on an HQ Avante Long Arm.
Charming Baby Sampler Sew Along - Full Pattern Download Here



And that is Charming Baby Quilts - All the Quilts and All the Details

Any other information you would like to have listed on these quilts please just let me know in the comments ;)

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