BOHO Heart Block of the Month - Month 11

 It's Month 11 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 11:  

Mini Circle Block                            Medium Heart Block                    Pinwheel Block

Fancy Log Cabin Block                    Checkerboard Block                    X's and O's Block

Courthouse Steps Block                    Sawtooth Star Block                    Windblown Block

Sewing Background Strips                 Sewing Section 2                            Sewing Section 3

                                                          Sewing Section 5                              

So you have your Month 11 BOHO Heart Packet . . .  Lets get started!!! 

We'll start with our first block of Month 11 doing some applique with, the . . .

Mini Circle Block

From your Month #11, Mini Circle Bag, cut the fabrics according to page 1 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 we can move onto another applique block  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 Heart 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 now we can move onto another familiar block, the . . .

Pinwheel Block

From your Month #11, Pinwheel bag, cut the fabrics according to page 1 of the supplemental cutting list.    I cut my squares 3" instead of the 2.875" and will trim.   

Using the cut squares and the Pinwheel Block Directions from Month 1 make your Pinwheel Block.   The Pinwheel Block will be measuring 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" unfinished.  

And now we can move onto another super fun block to piece , the . . .

Fancy Log Cabin Block

From your Month #11, Fancy Log Cabin bag, cut the fabrics according to page 1 of the supplemental cutting list. 

   

Using the cut squares and the Fancy Log Cabin Block Directions from Month 9 make your block.  There is just alterations in the directions, that you are using three color fabrics instead of 4.   The Fancy Log Cabin Block should be measuring 6 1/2" x 6 1/2" unfinished. 

And now we can move onto some strip piecing with the . . . 

Checkerboard Block

From your Month #11, Checkerboard bag, cut the fabrics according to page 2 of the supplemental cutting list.   **Note - I am sorry, but I totally forgot to take a picture of the strips, so I have borrowed this picture from another tutorial, but know that your strips will be longer.  

Using the cut pieces and the Little Checkerboard Block Directions from Month 6 make your block.    There is just an alteration in the directions, that you are making 9 of the Four Patch Units and then laying them out in a 3 x 3 layout.    The Checkerboard Block should measuring 6 1/2" x 6 1/2" unfinished.  

And now we can move onto another familiar block, the . . .

X’s and O’s Block

From your Month #11, X's and O's bag, cut the fabrics according to page 2 of the supplemental cutting list.   

Using the cut pieces and the  X's and O's Block Directions from Month 3 make your block.    The X's and O's Block should be measuring 6 1/2" x 6 1/2" unfinished.   

And now, a super fun and fast block,  the . . .

Courthouse Steps Block

From your Month #11, Courthouse Steps bag, cut the fabrics according to page 1 of the supplemental cutting list. 

Using the cut pieces and the Courthouse Steps Block Directions from Month 5, make your block.    The Courthouse Steps Block should be measuring 8 1/2" x 8 1/2" unfinished.   

And now, one more familiar block from way back,  the . . .

Sawtooth Star Block

From your Month #11, Sawtooth Star bag, cut the fabrics according to page 2 of the supplemental cutting list. 

Using the cut pieces and the Sawtooth Star Block Directions from Month 1, make your block.    The Sawtooth Star Block should be measuring 8 1/2" x 8 1/2" unfinished.   

And now we can move on to the final block this month, and it is a new block, the . . . 

Windblown Block

From your Month #11, Windblown bag, cut the fabrics according to page 1 of the supplemental cutting list.   I cut my squares 3" instead of the 2.875" and will trim.  **NOTE - There are a few errors on the cutting for this block.  You will need (2) Red Squares, (4) Pink Squares (6) Gold Squares and (4) White Squares.  This means you will not have enough of the pink fabric.  You can use a scrap of your own pink fabric or call customer service to have the pink fabric replaced ;)  

Using the cut pieces and the Half Square Triangle Geese Block Directions from Month 1, make 4 Pink/Red HST's from 2 sets of squares, make 4 Gold/Pink HST's from 2 sets of squares, and make 8 White/Gold HST's from 4 sets of squares.  Trim all the Half Square Triangles to 2 1/2" square as shown.

Layout 4 Sets of 4 Half Square Triangles as shown.  Place the right hand units onto the left hand units with right sides together.   Align and pin if desired.   Stitch a 1/4" seam along the edge of all the units.   Press the seams open on all 8 Row Units.  

Layout 4 Sets of 2 Row Units as shown.  Place the Top Row onto the Bottom row with right sides together.   Align and pin the seams.   Stitch a 1/4" seam along the pinned edge, watching the Fabric V and Thread X again.   Press the seams open on all 4 Quarter Units.

Layout 4 Quarter Units as shown.  

Place the right hand units onto the left hand units with right sides together.   Align and pin if desired.   Stitch a 1/4" seam along the edge of both sets of units.   

Press the seams open.

Place the Top Row onto the Bottom row with right sides together.   Align and pin the seams.   Stitch a 1/4" seam along the pinned edge, watching the Fabric V and Thread X again.   Press the seam open.

And now we just need to sash the block.  Layout the 4 Sashing strips around the block as shown. 

Place the two side sashing strips onto the block with right sides together.  Align the edges and stitch a 1/4" seam along the edge.  Press the seam allowances out towards the Blue Sashing Fabric.  

Place the top and bottom sashing strips onto the block with right sides together.  Align the edges and stitch a 1/4" seam along the edge.  Press the seam allowances out towards the Blue Sashing Fabric.  

And your Block is done and you have a Windblown Block that should measure 10 1/2" x 10 1/2" unfinished.  

And now with the blocks all made, we can move onto . . . 

Sewing the Background Strips

This month there are only a few sets of Strip Sets to make so let's get right to it.  

From Fabric 51 and 52 sew a 6 1/2" Strip Set together as shown.

From Fabric 57 and 58 sew a 6 1/2" Strip Set together as shown.

From Fabric 65 and 66 sew a 6 1/2" Strip Set together as shown.

From Fabric 67 and 68 sew a 28 1/2" Strip Set together as shown.

From Fabric 67 and 68 sew a 24 1/2" Strip Set together as shown.

And with that done, we can start putting all the blocks together.   let's get going on  . . .

Sewing Section 2

We will start sewing Blocks and Strip Sets together to make the Section.   

Sew the Medium Heart Block and the Pinwheel Block together as shown.

Sew the 51/52 Strip Set and the O's Block together as shown.

Press the Seams Open.  

 

Sew the Heart Pinwheel Unit and the Sashed O's Unit together as shown.

Press the Seams Open. 

Sew the Heart, Pinwheel, O's Unit and the Windblown Block together as shown.

Press the Seam Open

And your Group 4 - Section 2 is complete.  It should measure 18 1/2" wide by 10 1/2" high.

And now we can move on to . . . 

Sewing Section 3

Again, we will start sewing Blocks and Strip Sets together to make the Section.   

Sew the Fancy Log Cabin Block and the 57/58 Strip Set together as shown.

Sew the Checkerboard Block and the 65/66 Strip Set  together as shown.

Press the Seams towards the Strip Sets.  

 

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

Sew the Courthouse Steps Block and the Sashed Checkerboard Unit together as shown.

Press the Seams open.  

Sew the Fancy Log Cabin Sawtooth Star Unit and the Courthouse Checkboard Unit together as shown.

Press the Seam open. 

And your Group 4 - Section 3 is complete.  It should measure 16 1/2" wide by 14 1/2" high.

And now we can move on to the last of this month's sewing with . . . 

Sewing Section 5

Sew the SS 67/68 that is 28 1/2" long, and the Mini Circle Block, and the SS 67/68 that is 24 1/2" long  together as shown.  

Press the Seam Open

And your Group 4 - Section 5 is complete.  It should measure 2 1/2" wide by 54 1/2" high.

And that is it for BOHO Heart Block of the Month, Month11 :) 

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, there are so many and they are all great to put together.  

 Looking forward to Next Month!!  I can't believe we will get it all finished in one month!!!  So exciting!!! 

Bountiful Quilt Along - Release 2 - Wildflower & Center Blocks

 Today is the second release of the Bountiful Quilt Along and I am just so excited with how this quilt is coming together!!!  This is Fat Quarter Shop's 10th Annual Charity Quilt Along and they are always my favorite :)  The 1st Friday of each month will be a new release for blocks and today are the Wildflower & Center Blocks.   And how cute are these blocks, and how big as well!!!

I am using Meadowmere for by Gingiber for my blocks.  I decided to make all of my tulips the same print, and I love how they play off of the red and black flowers below.   And all of that gold metallic in the stems just has me so happy.   I really think this is just going to be so chic when it is all done :)    

So are you joining in with the Bountiful Quilt Along fun???   You can download the block pattern right here and it is requested for each pattern you download to donate $10.00  to the Make a Wish Foundation :)  And I am super excited to say that even though it has just started,  Fat Quarter Shop's annual charity QAL has already raised over $  45,000!!! The goal is $1000,000 which will allow for 16 wishes to be granted.  How awesome is that!!!  And Moda Fabrics and Fat Quarter Shop have joined to match up to $30,000 :)  So many amazing wishes :)  

Be sure to share all of your Bountiful progress on social media with #bountifulqal and check out Fat Quarter Shops post for the Wildflower & Center Blocks for lots more Bountiful Inspiration!!! 

And that's it for the Second Release in the Bountiful Quilt Along!!!!      

Thanks for popping in today ;)  Have a Happy Quilting Day!!

Fast & Fun Sampler Quilt Along - Week 1

 **  NOTE  - This post is part of a series of posts for the Fast & Fun Sampler Quilt Along.  If you would like to join (and have a chance to win some fun prizes ) you can find a list of the post links here :)  Here is the schedule

Introduction and Details

April 5 - Dash and Diamond Blocks - You are Here

April 12 -  Puzzle Box Blocks

April 19th - Treasured Blocks

April 26th - Jacks Blocks

May 3 - Dutch Days and Three O Blocks

May 10 - Aurora Block and Key Blocks

May 17th - Merry-Go-Round Blocks

May 24th - Putting it All Together

June 7th - Parade of Finishes

WEEK 1 - DASH BLOCKS AND DIAMOND BLOCKS

It's the first week of making blocks for the Fast & Fun Sampler Quilt Along and I am so excited!!!  And just a reminder,  I am making 2 versions of the quilt, so I will be sharing extra blocks.  You only need to share one set of blocks ;)     You will need your copy of Fast & Fun Lap Quilts (which is available in both hard copy or e-book format)  for the piecing instructions as well as the Week 1 - Dash & Diamond Block Pattern  supplemental directions for making your blocks ;)  This week we will be 8 blocks  from the Diamond Dash quilt!!!

We will get started with the Dash Blocks from the Diamond Dash Quilt.  We will be making 4 Dash Blocks.   You will be using directions from pages 19-24 in your book and the Week 1 - Dash & Diamond Block Pattern  for supplemental directions to make your blocks.  

And as you can see, we will be adding sashing to the blocks so they will be ready to fit into the sampler layout ;)

And now, it's time to make the Diamond Blocks also from the Diamond Dash Quilt.  We will be making 4 Dash Blocks.   You will, again, be using directions from pages 19-24 in your book and the Week 1 - Dash & Diamond Block Pattern  for supplemental directions to make your blocks.  

And again, we will be adding sashing to the blocks, just take note that two blocks are sashed top and bottom, and the remaining two blocks are sashed just on the bottom. 

WEEK 1 - SHARE YOUR BLOCKS

And just like that, you are done with Week 1!!  And now, you get to share your progress!!!   It's always fun when we share so we can see each others progress and cheer each other on!   It's also how you will enter to win prizes so be sure when you finish your Dash & Diamond Blocks to share them!  Here's how

If you use Facebook or Instagram  be sure and use the Hashtags #fastandfunsampler and #fastandfunsamplerqal  in your post. And you can tag me @happyquiltingmc as well, if you like ;)    

If you don't use social media, no worries.   Just email me a picture at happyquiltingmelissa@gmail.com and I will post a picture for your with the hashtags included so you will be eligible for prizes as well.  

WEEK 1 - PRIZES

 And just a reminder, everyone that finishes their quilt top between May 24th - June 7th will be eligible to win one of three amazing Grand Prizes of  $75.00 Gift Certificates to Fat Quarter Shop!!!  Thank you to Fat Quarter Shop for these generous grand prizes to help keep us all motivated to keep up!! 

   

And just to keep you motivated each week, we also have a giveaway for everyone who finishes their Dash & Diamond Blocks!!!   This week, you can win this beautiful Fruit Cocktail Layer Cake by Fig Tree & Co!!!  Green Fairy Quilts is sponsoring this giveaway and I thank them for helping to keep us motivated!!!  

To enter this giveaway, all you have to do is share your Diamond & Dash Blocks with Hashtags #fastandfunsampler and #fastandfunsamplerqal  on  Facebook or Instagram or email me a picture of your blocks to happyquiltingmelissa@gmail.com by April 11th at midnight.     I will share the winner at the beginning of next weeks QAL post :)  
                           

And that is it for Week 1 of the Fast & Fun Sampler Quilt Along!!!  I can't wait to see your Dash and Diamond blocks.   And of course, if you have any questions at all, don't hesitate to leave them in the comments below, or email me at happyquiltingmelissa@gmail.com

I hope you all have lots of Happy Quilting times as you Quilt Along for Week 1 :)  

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 Thousands of Bolts is . . . #117 . . . Congrats to koolchemist!!  I have messaged you :)

     

         

And on to today's

Today's Terrific Tuesday Giveaway is being sponsored by Happy Quilting!!!  Yup, little ole me today ;)    In Celebration of the start of the Fast & Fun Sampler Quilt Along beginning tomorrow . . . I am giving away a signed copy of my Fast & Fun Lap Quilts book today!!! 

You have two entry chances here, the second being optional, and please leave a separate comment for each.  All Entries are welcome, just leave an email address if you are a no-reply blogger ;)  

ENTRY 1 - Simply leave a comment telling me what have you done this week that was just fun ;) 

 
 ENTRY 2 - Show your Happy Quilting love. You can follow Happy Quilting on Bloglovin, or Email Updates, to get daily updates. (see on right side of blog)  Or you can like Happy Quilting on Instagram, Facebook, or Pinterest   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 Tuesday, April 11th, 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!!!

Fast & Fun Lap Quilts - Bonus Quilt with Free PDF Pattern!!!

In celebration of my Fast & Fun Lap Quilts being newly released with C & T Publishing, I am sharing a brand new Bonus Fast & Fun Lap Quilt!!!   Here is Thunderbird and you can get the FREE PDF Pattern here ;)    

Just like all of the Fast & Fun Lap Quilts, it is made with 1 Layer Cake and some background fabric.  (I used a treasured Persimmon Layer Cake and Grunge Paper background :)   And while this quilt might look a little complicated, it actually quite Fast & Fun to make, surprise, surprise!!!   The quilt is made with No-Waste Flying Geese, (which if you haven't made yet, you are going to love!!) and Half Square Triangles.  Those go together with some basic piecing of 20 blocks that are laid out in alternate rows to give you this amazing Thunderbird quilt.  It finishes at 60" x 72" so it is a great lap size quilt ;)

And you might have noticed in the first picture, this bonus quilt comes with a bonus pillow/mini quilt !!!  There wasn't quite enough leftovers in the Layer Cake to do a scrappy binding (like several of the quilts in Fast & Fun Lap Quilts ) but there was just enough to make this matching pillow/mini wall hanging.   And yes, the FREE PDF Pattern also includes instructions for this bonus :)  

When it came time to quilt my Thunderbird quilt, I decided to to an all over echoed paisley design. I love how it adds so much movement to all of those crisp points. And if you love this design, I just happen to have a free Video Tutorial for creating this free motion quilting design on your home machine ;)  It's always fun to be Happy Quilting!! 

I hope you love this Thunderbird quilt as much as I do and if you make your own (or any of the quilts from Fast & Fun Lap Quilts) I would love to see them! You can share your projects with me on social media with the hashtags  #happyquiltingwithmc and #fastandfunlapquilts and tagging @happyquiltingmc or email me a picture at happyquiltingmelissa@gmail.com. I can't wait to see your Quilts!!

And one last note before I sign off . . . Just a reminder of The Fast & Fun Sampler Quilt Along that starts on Wednesday!!!   

You can see all the details of this Fast & Fun Sampler Quilt Along in this post.   I can't wait to Quilt Along with each of you :) 

 

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