Fat Quarter Shop 2013 Designer Mystery Blog Hop

Welcome to my turn on the Fat Quarter Shop 2013 Mystery Designer Block of the Month blog hop! I'm so happy you are here. I'm a big fan of the FQS Block of the month program and would certainly recommend trying it out if you haven't so far! 
 

This year, Fat Quarter Shop is using Avalon by Fig Tree Quilts for their annual Designer Mystery quilt. The fabric is light, a little whimsical and grounded with a bit of navy, which you’ll find peppered through the quilt. For a little treat, you will receive a MINI Charm Pack of Avalon with the first month’s block! A taste of the fabric before the club kicks into full gear. Each of the twelve sampler blocks is designed by a different Moda designer and feature rows of baskets, stars, flowers and houses.

Each month you’ll receive lots of fabric and lovely instructions to complete that month’s block. The quilt is suited for everyone, from beginners to seasoned quilters.

The club is almost half full now, so sign up before spots run out!

I was actually lucky enough to test the Vintage Modern block of the month in 2012 and had the best time making it! I was so impressed with Kimberly's attention to detail and how well all the blocks came together.

It was hard to pick my favorite block.

They were all so fun to make!

I wish I could show you the whole thing, but I don't want to spoil it for you.

This time around, we were asked to design a star block. And, because of that, we were asked to tell you about our favorite star. I tried really hard to come up with someone who was cooler and certainly more current, but I'd still have to say

Donny Osmond.

Yep, after all these years. Still feeling that puppy love. (So cool, right?) A few years ago Camille and I went to a Donny and Marie show for our birthday and we had the best time! Maybe a little too much fun. 

 

I had always wanted to see Donny in concert as a teenager and never did.  

Now I can cross that off my bucket list.

  

For our friend Nadine, we carried around a Nadine head on a stick and took pictures with Donny (Hi Nadine - she is a big Donny fan too). And believe it or not,

no alcohol was involved. ;-)

 

 Donny was amazing! Marie was okay too.

So put your favorite Donny Osmond record on the record player and get out your rotary cutters. It's time for another Fat Quarter Shop Block of the Month. I can't wait to join you!

Oh, and Fat Quarter Shop is having a give a way so head on over and enter.  Make sure you stop by and visit Camille, V & Co. and Kate today for more star fun!

I'm a little bit country and a little bit rock and roll, what about you?

Bonnie

Happy-go-lucky Winner

The winner for 6 Fat Quarters of happy-go-lucky and my 7 new patterns is...

 

... Jovanna!

she said: "I'm so excited for Happy-Go-Lucky to come out! The Navy blue is going to be so much fun to work with and the patterns are so cute!"

Thanks for all the sweet comments and Congratulations to Jovanna! 

I also wanted to let you know that Moda is having a Friendship Quilt Along coming soon.

 

More on that later,

Have a great weekend!

Bonnie

Happy NEW Year, 7 NEW Patterns and Happy-go-lucky Fabric!

HAPPY NEW YEAR to all of you out there! 

I can't think of a better way to start out the New Year 

than by sewing, like crazy, with our 

NEW fabric line

happy-go-lucky!

So fresh and fun.

I have 7 NEW Patterns!

They are all available in our shop as printed patterns or

PDF downloads.

I am having so much fun with the Navy in this line, that I couldn't resist using it for the main color in this Table Topper and Table Runner.

 The pattern includes instructions for both.

This is a fun block because it has so much motion.

I love how my quilter, LeAnn, quilted the swirl in each block and 

used pebbles in the background.

Love the scallop print for the back.

One Layer Cake and a white background makes it easy to choose fabric for this quilt.  Add a small border and binding to frame it and you are on your way to stitching.

It is a bit hard to tell in the photos, but the background is a white on white dot. It look like a solid but adds texture.  I love it and used it in all my quilts with a white background.

 But then, I love all 9 of the tiny dot prints in this line.

 The All A Flutter quilt is 66" x 80".

    

  By the way, happy-go-lucky ships in May.

 

  Topsy Turvy is a great Charm Square quilt, so scrappy and great to snuggle up in on these chilly winter days, 

especially if you put Snuggles on the back.  Size 55" x 62".

By just adding side borders, it makes the finishing much faster. 

 Who can resist Charm Squares when you see them in the fabric store?

I can't, and then I don't want to pull them apart.

They are so pretty all stacked up!

 The Carousel Ride quilt is made with Fat Quarters. Just pick 12 of your favorites, choose a background print (there again, I used the gray dot) 

and you are set to go.  

The blocks are large so they are easy to piece.

The white in the blocks makes the colors pop.

78" x 82".

(This quilt is not quite finished, so pictures of this one will be coming soon) 

You may have heard that MODA has a new pre-cut, Honeycomb Hexagons, 

and our happy-go-lucky line is the first to feature them!

 

 

 I used them in two of my new patterns.

 Patchwork Ironing Board Covers and Bundle Up Baby Boy.

 This is a great time of year to organize, clean and spruce up your sewing space.  Stitching a new ironing board cover can be a nice change from the brown, spotted and maybe even scorched one you might be using right now.

 

  Make one for a friend, she will love it!

  Using the soft raw edge method and the Honeycomb pre-cut hexagons makes this

Ironing Board cover so EASY! 

The Honeycomb Hexagons are also available in several Bella Solid colors. 

 

  My new oven Mitt pattern includes all 6 of the pocket oven mitts. 

It's a great way to use up those scraps of your favorite prints you can't seem to part with.

  

Another great idea for gift giving, sewing day project or sampler quilt, using all 6 blocks.

  I used the Insul-Bright heat resistant batting to add extra protection in the oven mitt.

Many of you have stitched our Bundle Up Baby Girl pattern, that came out a few years ago, and loved the soft raw-edged quilt-as-you-go method.  

Well, this one is soft raw edge and 

quilt-as-you-go as well.  

This pattern would also be a great Table Topper!

 

 

 

 

 

I also love the scallop print on the bias for binding and used it on several of my quilts.

It comes in 9 different colors.

The blue striped quilt on this pattern uses Jelly roll strips and Honeycombs.

 

 After the quilts are washed and dried, they are so soft and cozy!

Snuggle up your baby boy!

  My plan was to design 4 new patterns, but when I started designing and sewing,

 I just couldn't stop.

If you would like to make a comment, you could win 

some fabric.

Maybe you will get lucky...happy-go-lucky...

Happy 2013!

Bonnie

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas,

From my home to yours.

May your holidays be filled with family, peace and love,

Bonnie

Christmas came early!

What could be better than a delivery of happy-go-lucky cut goods? 

Feels like Christmas!
Bonnie

Happy Go Lucky

Look what just arrived!

It's a Happy Go Lucky Day!
Got to get sewing!
Bonnie

Counting My Blessings

At this time of year I can't help but reflect on how blessed I really am. 

I am surrounded with family and friends, my faith, good health and the blessing of doing something that I really love.

 

 In January I will be celebrating 23 years in this creative industry and I have all of you to thank

 for your kind words, encouragement and support.

 

  

To say thanks, I just thought I would offer a little special for the rest of November. 

 If you are interested, just pop on over to my site and put in the code THANKS for a 30 % discount on all PDF and paper patterns. 

 This might be a good time to pick up a couple for all of those creative friends on your Christmas list, or do a little stitching yourself, for a special handmade gift.

 

 

Thanks so much to all of you!

I hope this week finds you healthy and happy, surrounded by your family and friends, 

counting your blessings.

Happy Thanksgiving,

Bonnie