I'll chat about quilting first ...so if you are only a stitcher - just scroll a bit for the stitching information.
It is time for the first release for the Heartfelt Quilt and Stitch Along!!! Yay! We are making five of the Beloved Blocks. I love the hearts nestled in the star block!
PS- $40,000 has already been raised for Make-A-Wish, which is amazing! Fat Quarter Shop is releasing a bonus Heartfelt Table Runner 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!
The tiny little nine patch block is from some extra squares I accidentally cut ... oops. But this cute little oops is going to make the cutest little pincushion!
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.
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 first release for the Heartfelt Stitch Along!!! We will be stitching the outer border! Borders always make me a bit nervous because if I miscount - I will have to unpick and fix it - ick! So I decided to just stitch one border column first. Then when the second release is available, I will begin to stitch the hearts and make sure I didn't make a counting oops on the border.
I wasn't quite sure if the Tabby floss would have enough contrast with the white fabric, but I think it will be great as I didn't want it too dark.
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.
Heartfelt Cross Stitch Supplies:
clickable links to Fat Quarter Shop below
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 March 4th with the second release!
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Have a great day and happy quilting and stitching!
Melanie
Melanie
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