It's Week 5 of Happy Go Lucky!

How did we get here so quickly?  It looks like everyone is sewing right along, and guess what?  We almost have all the blocks made!

This week is super easy....make some flying geese and catch up if you need to.  I am having a rough health week, and will share what is going on in a later post.  For now I am putting one foot in front of the other, and I know....I KNOW that God does make all things possible....in His time, not mine.
Enough of that!  On to the important and fun stuff!!!

My pattern gives you the super easy and simple way to make flying geese, but it is not the only way.  No matter what method I use, I always, always trim.  My favorite tool is the Wing Clipper by Deb Tucker.  It was my first ruler purchase from Deb and I am sold on every single one that I have purchased since that time!  Her instructions use the No-Waste Method, and you do not have to have a special ruler to use the No-Waste Method, I just happen to like it!

Here is a chart I found on a great website called Suzy Quilts.  Check out this article she wrote...I direct you there because I could not have done it any better!

She shared some fabulous quilts using the flying geese blocks, be sure to check them out.  My husband swears that every quilt I make has flying geese in it.  It is one of my favorite and versatile blocks.  He might be right!!!

Walkabout

 Winter Migration

 Gypsy

Paper piecing for flying geese

 Molly's Quilt

Paper piecing is an option!

Winter Solstice

The winner for week 3 is:  desertsuz

https://desertskyquilts.wordpress.com/2018/08/14/happy-go-lucky/

Our prize comes from Pamela Boatwright of Pamela Quilts. Check out her wonderful patterns on Craftsy! A big thank you, Pam, for donating one of your lovely PDF patterns.   

Be sure to visit her blog!

And I love seeing your progress, so please link up right here or on Instagram with the hash tag #happygoluckysal to be eligible for a prize this week.

grace and peace....Sharon and Bella

An InLinkz Link-up

Happy Go Lucky week Three!

Hope everyone is enjoying this little quilt along...it's the first time I have sponsored one, so if you have any suggestions that would make it better or easier or more fun...let me know.

This week is a pretty simple block....the 9 patch block and the Cross block.  They are a classic block and can be used in quilts in many ways, as well as just on their own.  The bonus block is Rolling Stone.  Just like the 9 patch and the cross block, the block changes with color placement.  I suggest you play with the colors...you can use just two, or step it up with three or four.  This will finish out as a 9 1/2" block.

Rolling Stone

Cutting: From the blue cut four 2" x 3 1/2" rectangles

                From the green, cut four 2" squares.  Draw a line on the                  diagonal.

               From the pink, cut five 3 1/2" squares

                                        Cut four 2" x 3 1/2" rectangles

                From the light, cut twelve 2" squares, draw a line on the                   diagonal. 

Sewing

Place a 2" green square on one corner of four of the pink 3 1/2" squares.  Sew on the diagonal line. Flip and trim, leaving a 1/4" seam.

Sew a 2" light square on the opposite corner, flip and trim.

Then sew to the remaining corners, flip and trim. 

The finished unit should measure 3 1/2".

Sew a pink 2" x 3 1/2" rectangle to a blue 2" by 3 1/2" rectangle.

Repeat until you have four squares as shown above.

These will also measure 3 1/2".

  

Assemble the block as shown below.....just like a 9 patch.

And we have a winner from our first week!

Shelly, AKA Happy has won a pattern from the talented Sherry Shish at  www.poweredbyquilting.  Sherry is one of my fellow Island Batik Ambassadors.  You really need to visit her lovely website and have a look around.  Also be sure to check out her patterns...they are very fun!

Powered by Quilting

Be sure to post pictures of your progress on the following linky....you know you want to win a prize! And remember, at the end is a gift certificate from the Fat Quarter Shop! 

Linking to:

Free Motion on the River

Midweek Makers 

Lets Bee Social

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New pattern, Happy Go Lucky!

Sometimes I meet myself in the middle and get some things done here in my studio....other than making quilts,  I mean.  Writing patterns takes me forever,  I would much rather design and sew.  To make writing more difficult, I dropped my laptop and now the I key sticks!  So on to the fun stuff!

Happy Go Lucky is my newest quilt.  Beginners and seasoned quilters will have fun making the classic quilt blocks in a variety of sizes.  It is 44" x 50", making it perfect for a toddler or a baby quilt.  Make it into a throw by adding a larger border.  The quilt pictured is made with fabric provided by Island Batik aptly named Pet Zoo.  Love the bold, bright colors, and the subtle jungle animals!

Happy Go Lucky

I quilted it on my domestic Janome 7500 with a simple wavy line plaid, a quick and easy to do pattern using the walking foot.  

This pattern will be on sale until the 4th of July on Craftsy for $5.00.  Then it will go up to $9.00.  You know you have to have it!  It will be a fun project for the lazy days of summer!

Stay cool!

Sharon

Linking to: Moving it Forward
                  FreeMotion on the River
                  Lets Bee Social 
                  Midweek Makers

When it's done it's done!

I have not done the quilt as you go method since the 80's when I taught the lap quilting method pioneered by Georgia Bonesteel.  So it was fun to try a different method of this technique, and I found that there are many out there.  First I made 12 blocks using scraps from my Island Batik stash.  This can be a quick and easy stash buster quilt of any size you wish.  

You need:Four 4.5" squares for each 12" block.
                Four  4.5" x 2.5" rectangles for each 12" block.
                Four  6.5" x 2" rectangles for each 12" block.  

Then I layered each block with batting and a backing piece that were at least and inch larger all around.  I did not pin or spray baste and it was ready to begin quilting.  This was a perfect opportunity to practice some walking foot quilting using Superior Threads variegated...love it!

Once I had all of my blocks quilted, it was time to trim and sew all of them together.  My top connectors are 1.25" wide by 12".  My bottom connector strips are cut 1.75" wide by 12" and are pressed wrong sides together.

Layer the pieces as shown and sew with a 1/4" seam through all layers.  Flip and press, add another block to the top piece only...in this case the purple 1.25" strip.  Keep the folded piece free for now.

Once you have sewn your blocks together, you are ready to stitch the back strips down.  I chose to hand stitch just like a binding, but you can also stitch down with your machine.  
Now sew the rows together using the same steps as above.  
And Bind it!  When you are done you are done!  Now how easy was that??? Hope you try it soon and please share it with me on Instagram @punkydoodle53

 Another finished quilt for Project Linus!

And of course, Bella must add her seal of approval!

Linking up with:  Midweek Makers
                         Freemotion by the River
                         Let's BEE Social

Be sure to come back on Friday for a very fun blog hop and prizes!

This little piggie went to market.....

Well, not ME actually, but two of my quilts are hanging at Spring Quilt Market in St. Louis.  Yes, TWO!  I am so excited!  Island Batik will have my Gypsy Solstice hanging with the Solstice by Fourth and Sixth Designs fabric line that will be available this fall. 

Gypsy Solstice

This design is a neat combination of paper-piecing, a bit of applique and traditional piecing.  I hope you will want to make one....and of course share it with me with the hashtag #GypsySolstice on Instagram.  

The digital download for this pattern can be found on my Craftsy page.  

Thanks for stopping by, and I will show you the other quilt that is at market later this week!

grace and peace....Sharon

A new blog!

It's time to start a new blog that just deals with all the quilts Bella is busy laying around on...you know...that kitty seal of approval!  In 2015, I decided to make it my goal to have a quilt design of my very own published in a quilting magazine.  And it happened!

And So It Goes

Modern Quilts Unlimited accepted my quilt and it was published in the Fall 2015 issue!  I used fabric from Makower UK...Beth Studley's Walkabout collection.  I think my favorite piece of fabric in this collection is the one with the little feet all over it.  If any of you have made this quilt, I would love to see it!

More quilts from Yellow Cat Quilts will be showing up in upcoming issues of Modern Quilts Unlimited, McCalls Quilting and in the 2017 APQ calendar!  May I say I am thrilled?

You can also find one of my patterns for free on the Moda Bake Shop site....My Sisters Choice.

My Sisters Choice 

More to come!  I recieved a box of happy mail from Moda and I am busy creating another quilt for you!  Here is a sneak peek!

Now doesn't that make you think Spring is on the way????

Grace and peace....

Sharon and that yellow cat Bella