Firework Fizz Quilt - Bee Plaids

Hi Quilty Friends! Today I'm sharing my Firework Fizz Quilt with Bee Plaids designed by Lori Holt for Riley Blake Designs. I just love this bright, fun, and scrappy version. Firework Fizz Quilt - Bee Plaids can be made with fat quarters or (1) 10" stacker. 

Firework Fizz Quilt Pattern - PayHip Pattern Shop OR Etsy

I absolutely LOVE all the happy and cheerful prints! Plus I recognize a few of my favorite Lori Holt prints that are introduced in new colors - yay! I'm SEW glad Bee Plaids is a Riley Blake Designs Basic so I can keep ordering my favorite prints!

The original Firework Fizz Quilt pattern uses 9 fat quarters, but as I couldn't decide on just 9 Bee Plaid Prints .... I updated the pattern for a scrappy version! For the scrappy Firework Fizz Quilt version - you can use (1) Bee Plaid 10" stacker. The 10" Stacker is one of my favorite precuts as I am able to receive at least (1) print of the entire collection at a more affordable price!

Firework Fizz Quilt Pattern - PayHip Pattern Shop OR Etsy

Did you notice the secondary block pattern that appears? I love the movement that is created in the quilt!

Firework Fizz Quilt Supplies - Bee Plaids 67" x 67"

• Firework Fizz Quilt Pattern - PayHip Pattern Shop OR Etsy
• (1) 10" Stacker - Bee Plaids -designed by Lori Holt for Riley Blake Designs
• 2.5 yards Background Fabric - Bee Cross Stitch on Cloud Cottage - designed by Lori Holt Lori Holt for Riley Blake Designs
• (4) 1/4 yard prints for Scrappy Outer Border - Bee Plaids -designed by Lori Holt Lori Holt for Riley Blake Designs
• 0.625 yard Binding - Bee Plaids - designed by Lori Holt Lori Holt for Riley Blake Designs
• 4.25 yards Backing - Bee Cross Stitch Cottage - designed by Lori Holt Lori Holt for Riley Blake Designs

I chose to add a scrappy outer border as it would be more fun with the quilt design. I matched the colors of the outer border with the rainbow arrangement of the blocks. The scrappy binding was a fun addition as I was able to use my scraps as I sewed my quilt with yardage.

Half-square triangles Tips! 

Each Firework Fizz block contains 12 half-square triangle blocks. I think the half-square triangle is one of the most versatile block/shape and I love a perfect one! 

*Tip 1 – Make the half-square triangle block a bit larger and trim to size. I love the Bloc-Loc half-square triangle ruler for this method.

OR

*Tip 2 – Use the desired size of AccuQuilt GO! half-square triangle die. THIS is my favorite method as it is so quick, accurate, and no trimming needed!

My Firework Fizz Quilt - Bee Plaids is ready for picnic and park season!!!! I can't wait to see what you create!

Firework Fizz Quilt Pattern - PayHip Pattern Shop OR Etsy

Bee Plaids Collection - Available HERE

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Have a great day and happy quilting and stitching! 

Melanie 

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Heartfelt Quilt and Stitch Along - Release Three

I'll chat about quilting first ...so if you are only a cross stitcher - just scroll a bit for the stitching information. 

It is time for the third release for the Heartfelt Quilt and Stitch Along!!! We are making five of the Darling Blocks. 

 OVER $75,000 has already been raised for Make-A-Wish, which is amazing!  Fat Quarter Shop has released a bonus Heartfelt Table Runner AND Quilt pattern to celebrate (here) !!!!

As I'm making my Heartfelt Quilt with One Fine Day fabric, I was able to mix and match fabrics until I found my favorite combos! I'm totally smitten with this fabric! 

I chose to make each block monochromatic - which I love!

Again this month - I save the trimmed off triangles from the bottom of the heart shape and sewed them together. I will need to trim the bonus half-square triangles to one size once I decide on the bonus project! Be sure to save your scraps!

Heartfelt Quilt Along Details:

It is time for the 9th Annual Charity Quilt with Fat Quarter Shop! The way the fundraiser works is that Fat Quarter Shop offers the Heartfelt patterns as FREE downloads during the event for a suggested donation of $5 each to our Make-A-Wish Central & South Texas campaign. Or feel free to make a larger, one-time donation of $50. No amount is too small and every bit counts. From February to September, we will publish a new pattern here on the blog on the 1st Friday of each month.

Click here to donate directly to Make-A-Wish Central & South Texas campaign.

Heartfelt Quilt Supplies:

clickable links to Fat Quarter Shop below

• Heartfelt Quilt PDF Pattern
• Heartfelt Quilt Kit -Featuring A Beautiful Day designed by Corey Yoder for Moda Fabrics
• Heartfelt Quilt Backing Kit
• Heartfelt Project Bag

Don't worry if the Heartfelt Quilt Kit has sold out - you can choose any fabric to make your Heartfelt Quilt ! I'm choosing the bright and happy - One Fine Day collection designed by Bonnie & Camille for Moda Fabric for my Heartfelt Quilt!

Fabrics that I will be quilting with ..... (available at Fat Quarter Shop)

• One Fine Day - designed by Bonnie & Camille for Moda Fabrics
• Cross Weave Black on Grey (Background) #12119-53

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Heartfelt Stitch Along Details

                                         

It is time for the third release for the Heartfelt Stitch Along!!! I was excited to stitch the sweet hearts plus stars! I began stitching with my color conversion to the Classic Colorworks Floss, but then decided to change it a bit as I wanted more color (less gray) in my stitching compared to the model. So I'm just choosing my colors per motif, but using the same Classic Colorworks flosses as I list below under supplies.

Heartfelt Stitch Along Details

The way the fundraiser works is that Fat Quarter Shops offers the Heartfelt patterns as FREE downloads during the event for a suggested donation of $20 for the whole cross stitch pattern to our Make-A-Wish Central & South Texas campaign. No amount is too small and every bit counts. From February to August, Fat Quarter Shop will publish a new pattern here on the blog on the first Friday of each month.

Click here to donate directly to Make-A-Wish Central & South Texas campaign.

Heartfelt Cross Stitch Supplies:

clickable links to Fat Quarter Shop below

• Heartfelt Cross Stitch Pattern
• Heartfelt Floss Bites
• Heartfelt Floss - Aurifil or DMC to match pattern
• Heartfelt Project Bag
• Heartfelt Floss Box
• 14 count Fabric Flair Pale Gray Gingham Aida

Of course you can choose your own fabric and floss to make your Heartfelt Cross Stitch yours! I want mine to coordinate with my quilt so I'm using a different fabric and floss.

Fabric and floss that I will be stitching with ....

• Linda Cloth 27 count - white
• Sweet snips scissors 
• Just My Type Love needle minder
• Classic Colorworks Floss- Pink Posey, Plymouth Rock, Old Blue Jeans, Lady Bug, Tabby, Carrie Berry, Four Leaf Clover, Really Teally

 

I hope you join in for the Heartfelt Quilt Along OR Stitch Along OR Both! They are beautiful projects and your donations will bless the children and their families with Make-A-Wish.

I will be back on May 6 with the fourth release!

Be sure to follow me on Instagram @ABitofScrapStuff and on my A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog for more fabric fun!

Have a great day and happy quilting and stitching! 

Melanie 

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