Join along the sew along beginning August 20th until October 15th. You can find more about the quilt along and grab the fabric requirements HERE>

Quilt Along

For those of you who might be new to the concept, quilt alongs are a fantastic way to connect with other quilters, share progress, and get inspired by the community. It’s a wonderful opportunity to learn new techniques, stay motivated, and, most importantly, have fun. Plus, seeing everyone’s unique interpretations of the same pattern is always a delight!

How to join in the Quilt Along?

Simply start sewing with Fat Quarter Shop and all of the other quilters sewing along and post your progress on Instagram with the hashtag #HalloweenMemoriesQAL.. If you don’t have Instagram, follow along Fat Quarter Shop Facebook Page to get  inspirations and post your progress there too. It is always fun to see the various version of the quilt using the same pattern!

Fabric for Halloween Memories Quilt Along

Well, you can go ahead and check out the choices over HERE>. But basically you can be as free as you want with your own choice of colour! You can even make it in other colours and make it not Halloween-ish! The pattern is so versatile for any colours for sure. 

As for me, I’ll be using this bundle of goodness with a little hint of purple I picked to match the bundle. The bundle I’m using is called Pumpkin Licorice by Andover Fabric. You can find the bundle HERE> if it is still available. It’s the perfect blend of blacks and orange! I can’t wait to see this quilt come together. 

As you can see, I am not going far from the quilt in the book in terms of the colour choices as I really like the look of the quilt. I am also going. to be using some of the foundation paper piecing notions to help me speed through the repetitive units in the quilt. This is going to be so much fun. 

I love Susan Ache’s quilts, the scrappiness look of her quilts is inspiring. And the book as always with all of It’s Sew Emma’s patterns and book – the pattern is so well done! I also bought her Summer Memories book which you can read more about HERE> That book and this one both are amazing! So many eye-candy. 

So grab your copy of Halloween Memories Book today – there’s so many beautiful quilts to make from the book. you can make a Halloween quilt or choose a different colours scheme and make an any season quilt!

Join along the sew along beginning August 20th until October 15th. You can find more about the quilt along and grab the fabric requirements HERE>

I have something fun to share with you today! It’s a brand-new Quilter’s Toolbox. Let me tell you, I didn’t think I’d love it at first but I’ve changed my mind!  Now that I have been using it for a few weeks, it’s a game changer!!

Well of course it’s the perfect companion for quilters, what was I thinking?  It’s designed by a prolific quilter, Jenny of the Missouri Star Quilt Company herself.  Jenny is one of my quilting guru when I first started quilting and she surely still is.

Discount code for Missouri Quilt Co

On the side note before we go into the details of the toolbox : I can’t believe that now I actually get to work with their company Missouri Star Quilt Company! I am an affiliate for MSQC, and they have kindly share this link for all my quilting friends to use to get a 20% off cart for purchases above $50. So if you want to grab some fabrics or notions or patterns –> USE THIS LINK TO GET 20% OFF PURCHASE ABOVE $50. 

Now let’s get back to the quilter’s toolbox.

Hey Quilting Friends!

Here is another progress on the “Star of Wonder,” a mystery quilt along hosted by Fat Quarter Shop. If you’re looking for a fun and creative challenge this July, you should definitely join in!

What is a Mystery Quilt Along

A mystery quilt along is an exciting and fun quilting event where participants make a quilt without knowing the final design in advance. The organizer, in this case, Fat Quarter Shop, releases parts of the quilt pattern in installments, often weekly or monthly. Each installment provides instructions for making a portion of the quilt, like a block or a section of the border.

Quilters follow along, making their pieces as the clues are released, and the mystery gradually unfolds. By the end of the quilt along, participants will have created a beautiful, complete quilt top. It’s a great way to challenge yourself, learn new techniques, and join a community of fellow quilters who are all working on the same project.

Join the Star of Wonder Mystery Quilt Along 

Here’s how it works: gather your supplies and visit the Star of Wonder Supplies page each Tuesday in July. There, you’ll find free mystery patterns and video tutorials to guide you through each step. It’s a great way to learn new techniques and connect with fellow quilters.

To keep up with all the latest updates and see what everyone is creating, follow the hashtags #StarOfWonderQAL and #StarOfWonderSAL on social media.

Hey Quilting Friends!

I’ve got something exciting to share with you all – I’m diving into a new project called “Star of Wonder,” a mystery quilt along hosted by Fat Quarter Shop. If you’re looking for a fun and creative challenge this July, you should definitely join in!

What is a Mystery Quilt Along

A mystery quilt along is an exciting and fun quilting event where participants make a quilt without knowing the final design in advance. The organizer, in this case, Fat Quarter Shop, releases parts of the quilt pattern in installments, often weekly or monthly. Each installment provides instructions for making a portion of the quilt, like a block or a section of the border.

Quilters follow along, making their pieces as the clues are released, and the mystery gradually unfolds. By the end of the quilt along, participants will have created a beautiful, complete quilt top. It’s a great way to challenge yourself, learn new techniques, and join a community of fellow quilters who are all working on the same project.

Join the Star of Wonder Mystery Quilt Along 

Here’s how it works: gather your supplies and visit the Star of Wonder Supplies page each Tuesday in July. There, you’ll find free mystery patterns and video tutorials to guide you through each step. It’s a great way to learn new techniques and connect with fellow quilters.

To keep up with all the latest updates and see what everyone is creating, follow the hashtags #StarOfWonderQAL and #StarOfWonderSAL on social media.

My Star of Wonder Quilt –  Christmas Fabrics

Fun Animal Print Fabrics

I just had to share my latest project with you all—a charming baby quilt that’s both quick and adorable! I used two charm packs for this one: a solid white and a delightful collection called Alphabet Zoo, which features the cutest little animals. If you’re anything like me, always on the hunt for great precut patterns, this one’s a gem from Missouri Quilt Co. I promise, it’s perfect for those who love to whip up something beautiful in no time.

The fabric was from my haul at Missouri Star Quilt Co a few weeks back. They sponsored this box of fabrics and have generously given a discount link for all my readers to shop at MSQC.   You can shop with this link at MSQC and get a 20% off your cart at checkout!

• You can find the pattern Diamond Chain HERE >  
• You can find the video tutorial HERE>

Working with Precuts Charm Squares

Here’s a little tip before you dive in: be mindful of the fact that different fabric manufacturers have slightly different standards for their charm pack sizes. I discovered this the fun way when my Kona solid white charm pack didn’t quite match up perfectly with the Alphabet Zoo charms. Instead of trimming them down (who has the time?), I just centered the pieces as best as I could and sewed away. Sure, some blocks ended up a bit off, but that’s part of the handmade charm, right?

Despite the small size discrepancies, this quilt came together surprisingly quickly. If you’ve made this charm pack quilt before, you could definitely finish this one in an evening. For me, I stretched it out over a few days, piecing it together into a lovely flimsy quilt top during my breaks from work week. Even with limited time, it felt incredibly satisfying to see it all come together.

I just love that there’s a secondary pattern in the quilt too from the mix of four patches and half square triangles units. I really like this pattern and can see that it will be a great quilt pattern for scraps too! I’ll be sure to repeat this quilt again. 

I added a round of solid border to allow the binding to pop away from the quilt centre.

I’ll be using the minky for the backing so now I am off to baste and quilt this quilt! I have also picked the mustard fabric for the binding. This will be a quick one to quilt. I can’t wait to see the finished product, and I’ll be sure to share photos with you all once it’s done.

Next is another baby quilt is the one using the layer cake in the fabric haul above! Do you have a layer cake pattern that you want to suggest?