Moonbeams Quilt Along - Release 2 - Ohio Star Blocks

 Today is the second  block release of the Moonbeams Quilt Along and I am just so excited!  This is Fat Quarter Shop's 11th 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 Ohio Star Blocks.   And how fun are these blocks!!!  They could make a quilt all on their own ;)  

I am using Imaginary Flowers for by Gingiber for my blocks.   I just love how bold these prints are and I think they are going to make for a super chic Moonbeams quilt!!   And of course, If you want your Moonbeams Quilt to be just like the original (and don't want to wait for the pattern releases :)   there is a  Moonbeams Quilt Kit and Backing Set featuring Strawberry Lemonade Fabrics by Sherri and Chelsi for Moda Fabrics.    But of course, this quilt will look amazing in any fabrics you choose.  You can find the Fabric Requirements for the Moonbeams Quilt Along here!!! 

So are you joining in with the Moonbeams 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 $17,000!!!  The goal is $100,000 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 Moonbeams progress on social media with #moonbeamsqal and check out Fat Quarter Shops post for the Ohio Star Blocks for lots more Moonbeams Inspiration!!! 

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

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

GO! Scrappy Little Diamond Quilt and Free Pattern!!!

 I am so excited to share a new finish today!!! Isn't it just so happy making!!!   I have made lots of variations on Log Cabin quilts, and lots and lots of Log Cabin Blocks, but never a true "Log Cabin Quilt".  Until now . . .here is my Scrappy Little Diamond Quilt!!!!      And there is a free PDF Pattern that you can download right here :) 

The Scrappy Little Diamond Quilt is made using the AccuQuilt Log Cabin BOB .  This is a great way to really go through your scrap bins.   And since my Red and Pink binds wouldn't shut, I figured they were the perfect color combo for this quilt.  (with a little pop of purple, because ya know, I love purple!!)  Log Cabin Blocks are such a great scrap buster, but I think we avoid them sometimes because cutting a billion 1 1/2" strips is kind of daunting.  But cutting with AccuQuilt is great for cutting up your scraps quick and efficiently  ;)     Scrappy Little Diamond Quilt finishes at 48" x 48" so it is a great baby to lap size quilt.   

Log Cabin blocks are just so much fun to make!!!   I started the centers with my little 1 1/2" purple square and then added pink and red strips moving outward.   And you have endless options for layouts of Log Cabin blocks, but I loved this little Diamond pattern ;)    Below is a list of the dies I used to make these log cabin blocks, you only need the one BOB, and the Binding one is optional ;)   

   

PIECING DIES

GO! AccuQuilt Log Cabin - 12" finished (55349)     

   GO! Strip Cutter-2-1/2” (2” Finished) (55017) - Binding

And when it came time to quilt it, I decided on a loose all over feather design.  I love how it just adds so much curvy goodness to all of those straight lines in the piecing.   And I love all of the texture it adds as well, makes it so snuggly good!! 

And that is my Scrappy Little Diamond Quilt.   I hope you love it as much as I do ;)   Isn't this picture AccuQuilt took of it just so great!!!  I love seeing it styled in a home setting.    And if you want to make your own, you can download the free PDF Scrappy Little Diamond Pattern Here.   And when you are done I would love to see it!!!    You can share a picture on social media with #happyquiltingwithmc and tag me at @happyquiltingmc or you can always email me a picture at happyquiltingmelissa@gmail.com.  I can't wait to see your Scrappy Little Diamond Quilts!!

 

Thanks for popping in and sharing this finish with me today!!

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

Terrific Tuesday Giveaway Day!!!

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

First we need to pick a winner from last week ;)  

The winner of the $50.00 Gift Certificate from Stitchin' Heaven  is . . .#118 . . Congrats kwiltgrl217 !     I have messaged you ;) 

   

      

And on to today's

Today's Terrific Tuesday Giveaway is being sponsored by Fat Quarter Shop.   Fat Quarter Shop is amazing and they never cease to amaze me with everything they have going on at their shop!!!     And did you know they have a 24 Hour Flash Sale  and Precuts of the Week!!   You can also save big on the Basics of the Month!!!!     This month Dainty Daisy Basics are on sale.   Also, Triangles on a Roll Products are on sale for the Notion,   and all  Cluck, Cluck, Sew Patterns  are on sale for the Pattern.   Save 20% off of all of them for the whole month of April!!  So great ;)   

And for today's Terrific Tuesday Giveaway  Fat Quarter Shop is giving away this to beautiful Desert Art Gallery Showcase Fat Quarter Bundle !!!    Isn't this just gorgeous fabric , it will make someone a very pretty quilt!!! 

 

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 is your favorite mode of transportation?? 

 ENTRY 2 - Show your Fat Quarter Shop love.   You can follow them on   Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, You Tube or at their Blog.  You can Sign up for their Newsletter which will ensure you catch all of their amazing sales, or you can visit The Shop and then share a favorite item ;)   Just be sure to leave a comment of how you showed your Fat Quarter Shop Love!!!

And that's it ;)  The giveaway will be open until next Tuesday, April 9th 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!!!

March Sew Sampler!!!

 Another month of quilting come and gone!!!  I haven't shared a whole lot this month, but there is been a lot of behind the scenes sewing that I will share later on this year ;)  But today, I get to share my favorite mail!!   My March Sew Sampler Box arrived and I am just so happy with it!!     The theme for this month is Spring Memories and it is just making me so happy for Spring and Quilting in Spring (yes, it totally snowed yesterday, so I really, really, need Spring to start!!)  

I was so excited to see this new Vintage Fat Eighth Bundle by Sweetwater!!!   I made my King Size Braided Irish Chain in Reunion, it's sister line, and loved it then and am so happy to see so many of the prints return in this new Vintage line :)  And how fun is that Spring Flags quilt, totally on the "to make" list ;)  

And the notions are just awesome!! Triangles on a Roll are always fun and super helpful ;)  And the Foundation Piecing Water Pen and Tweezers is so going to come in handy for my Vintage Sunburst project, (and I could use all the help I can get on it ;)    And how cute is this Quilter Enamel Zipper Charm!!!!  For Christmas this last year, my sweet family got me a "travel backpack" as I will be spending more time in the airport this year traveling to teach.    This Zipper Pull went right on my backpack and now it is a Quilting Traveling Backpack!!!  So great ;)  

And just a note, there are currently some openings for Sew Sampler boxes, so no need to wait;)   A new Sew Sampler Year, meaning a new Quilt Along, begins next month, April, so now is the perfect time to join in and get ready for the new QAL!!  

And that is March Sew Sampler Box.  I am so looking forward to April, I can wait to see what the new Quilt Along is this year and I really hope to jump in.   I mean, I can't close have of my scrap drawers so that would be a good place to start a new QAL ;)  

Happy Quilting!!! 

Terrific Tuesday Giveaway Day!!!

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

First we need to pick a winner from last week ;)  

The winner of the $25.00 Gift Certificate from  Lou Lou's Fabric Shop  is . . .#109 . . Congrats sewing_embroider_whatever!     I have messaged you ;) 

   

      

And on to today's

Today's Terrific Tuesday Giveaway is being sponsored by Stitchin' Heaven.  Stitchin' Heaven is your home for quilty goodness and they always have amazing Flash Sales as well as Collections of the Week Sales!! !   And if you have ever wanted to Travel and Quilt . . . Stitchin' Heaven is your go to shop for Cruising, and Quilting!!!  In fact, they just announced a new Quilting Cruise that I will be teaching on coming in 2025, so excited!!!    

  

And for today's Terrific Tuesday Giveaway, Stitchin' Heaven will be giving one lucky reader a $50 Gift Card!!   Now you can get just what you always wanted!!!   

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 is your favorite Thanksgiving Pie??  (ya, timing is off, but let's just go with it :) 

 ENTRY 2 - Show your Stitchin' Heaven 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 Stitchin' Heaven Love!!!

And that's it ;)  The giveaway will be open until next Tuesday, April 2nd, 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!!!