Merry Mistletoe X Boxed Quilt and a Merry Discount Code

 I have to say, I have the greatest blog sponsors.....

because it's true! 

This month Pam from

has joined in on the One Block Wonders BOM again as an August Sponsor....

and gave me the opportunity to work with the 

Merry Mistletoe line from Free Spirit

 I absolutely love this line...the colours are amazing and the prints are fantastic....

and maybe it's just me, but I would use most of these prints anytime! 

Yes the one print has snowflakes, but looks enough like flowers too; and the dark green is a Christmas tree print, but not in the traditional way....

I just can't help loving them all.

I did play off the Christmas for the August X Boxed Quilt pattern though and quilted them with a snowflake pattern....

 and showing off my first pedicure of the summer....can't believe we are half way through summer and I just got around to it....oops

and I've become a mini loving, pillow making fool, lol.....(this is 4th and 5th)
You can find the tutorial here...

 and the back....I'm so glad I was forced to piece the backs (not enough large pieces left) because I love how this turned out! And who says you can't turn the zipper end for end!!

Pillow two is the opposite fabric placement of the above pillow

and the second back.....seriously love how the backs turned out....it's a toss up as to which way will get more show time....;)

I even remembered to add my label this time!!

Now for the fun for you....if you haven't seen my IG (#upstairshobbyroom) or FaceBook posts......

Pam is offering a 20% discount code for the month of August

on the Merry Mistletoe line

use code

MERRY20

Enjoy!

Can't wait to see how you make your August blocks!!

#XBoxedQuilt

*read the Blog Sponsors/Affiliates page  if you have any questions about how sponsorships work

Incase you missed the links within this post ;)
here is the FB Group
X Boxed Pattern post

One Block Wonders BOM ~November~

It's time for block 2....but before we start.....Let's announce our winner......drum roll....

#4 Sharon Schutt

please email me your mailing info Sharon, and congratulations!!! 

Have fun creating something special 

with this lovely FQ Bundle of Soft Dreams from P&B Textiles!

Now onto November....

I'm excited about this one!! I've made two projects so far in different layouts, both I'm turning into Christmas Tree Skirts, one is even quilted and bound.

If last month was all about geese, this month is all about HST ~ half square triangles ~ I think one of the most versatile blocks to use!!

This months give away is sponsored by 

I was so honoured when I was chosen as one of Calico Cats fabric ambassadors,  and then this lovely Tonga Treats bundle arrived at my door as my first assignment! I know that some don't appreciate batiks, but I do, and these vibrant reds and greens where so fun to work with.

I took 10" squares and turned them into 5" charms! 40 to 160 in a few easy cuts....I always look at the cost of 4 charms to one layer cake and buy the cheaper option. Saved money means more fabric, lol

To half square triangles

To a fantastic Christmas Tree Skirt
Pattern for Christmas Blessings can be found here

The hardest part for me was cutting into the quilt to make the opening for placing around the tree trunk!! Seriously, it took me 10-15 minutes after checking and re-checking my circle placement, to get up the nerve to cut down that seam....

(HST Tutorial)

Draw a line diagonal from corner to corner on the

lightest block of your pairs. With this Omnigrid ruler you place the centre line on each diagonal corner and trace a line down both sides of the ruler.

Place your pairs right sides together

Stitch on both lines or a 1/4" from both sides of your centre line

Cut down the centre of both sewn line, lining the ruler up with both diagonal corners.

I have a Quilt in a Day half square triangle ruler, so I line up my stitch line with the 4.5" line and trim

If you trim with a square ruler, press your block open first, I press my seams open, and then lining up your diagonal seam trim to 4.5"

Pattern is in my Craftsy Pattern Store 

Hope you are all inspired and ready to take on this months block. Can't wait to see what you all come up with. Don't forget to use #OneBlockWonders2015

More Goodies

is offering 25% off any orders over $10.00 in November

use code

"BOM25"

Don't forget that Rita is offering 20% off any order during the  One Block Wonders BOM year!!!

 

And this month

Use Code
"EVERGREEN15" 

and save 15% off the Evergreen Collection

 And as always there are more fun features in the Facebook Group

See you all at the end of the month, for our next Link Up Party! on November 27th.

Would love to hear from you, and reminder to use #OneBlockWonders2015 on Social Media when posting pictures

#7 Sew Sweet Simplicity BOM Block #1

So excited the  Sew Sweet Simplicity BOM  has finally started!!!

I heard from a lot of you how much you were looking forward to the BOM starting, and I felt the same way!! So here's to an exciting beginning and 6 months of great blocks, sewing fun, prizes and surprises, and getting to know each other!!

Spoiler alert:
I won't show you till the end, but I chose to make the original 6 blocks into a Christmas table runner (in Moda Figgy Pudding, with a few other fabrics thrown in), and being as I would need that before the BOM was over I have completed my blocks already, but I am working on at least one other project with the blocks and more then likely another just because it is more fun to work along with you!!

I chose to use a focal fabric for my centers for the runner and an all over quilting pattern instead of applique or embroidery, partly because I haven't done much or either of those and mostly because I chickened out!! lol

 So on with the picture show:

I am apologizing right now for pictures that I obviously forgot to check as I was taking them, and now is too late to retake, eer!!

The quilt pattern is a snowflake and string lights digital pattern!

Check out all the other Blogs for inspiration:

UpstairsHobbyRoom (you are here)
LilyPad Quilting
Quiltscapes
Crazy 'Bout Quilts
A Quilt and a Prayer
Bejeweled Quilts
Wedding Dress Blue
Mountain Quiltworks
Garden Path Quilts

Have fun with your first block and see ya next month!!

if you haven't signed up....what are you waiting for?

#34 Lots of Fun Things to Share.....

First I usually write a new post every  Sunday or Monday, but with the storms and high wind passing through our internet has been down for 2 days, and my iPhone decided to crash at the same time. Which compared to the devastation in the US and Philippines is a minor inconvenience! My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone touched by the latest storm systems!!

Internet is now up and the battery in my iPhone replaced, so lets get to some of the good stuff!!

I have joined the Kona Solids Blog Hop taking place January 7-17, 2014. I'm very excited about it and working hard to come up with a fantastic project to feature!! Maybe even a tutorial! For sure a give away, Mad About Patchwork is donating a prize, so make sure you stop by!! I thought it was going to be the first time I participated in a Blog Hop as a contributor...

But, I got an invitation to join another Blog Hop!!!
So December 2-6 is my first official Blog Hop as a participant! I'm over the top excited now! There is going to be a lot of fun and prizes for you too! So check back and join in! More information to come!!

What I've Been Up To:

Some Happy Mail!! I won a prize through Modern Blocks QAL

I won a Modern Patchwork magazine, posting a comment on The Charming Needle, fantastic! So many wonderful projects inside including Josee's Petals and Patchwork pot holders!!

I received my Art Gallery Fabric bundle that I won, on Instagram!! 

I finished my nephew's quilt!! And added a label!! Don't forget the coupon code for labels if you are looking to buy some. Top right corner of blog page.

  I have 3 of 13 (baker's dozen) placemats done for my mother-in-law for Christmas! Last post for these! The back is Fall/Thanksgiving, front is Christmas! They were done quilt as you go.

  I made a casserole carrier. Though I think it would be better called a Pie Carrier! Too small to be for a casserole. (pictures just to show how it works! It would not close around that casserole dish!! lol) Love the fabric though!! (ps. red polk a dot fabric added, because the fabric in the kit was so out of square, I had to add it to make it the size it called for! If only I had understood that it was way too small I would have added more all the way around!! Oh well)