Happy Pi Day!

To quilty engineers, scientists, Pi lovers everywhere,

Happy Pi Day!

 
I am a chemical engineer and got my degree at Carnegie Mellon University (known to be a super nerdy engineering school). We did not have many of your typical college parties, but holidays like Pi day (March 14th for 3.14) were always huge celebrations.

Students spent most of the night writing out the thousands of digits of pi on the sidewalks all through the campus. I always try to celebrate pi day now with a celebration including some pie.

A bunch of years ago, I made a pi quilt for my engineer husband containing 49 paper pieced digits of Pi and I thought that I would post it again for the occasion.  You can find the Paper Pieced Numbers and Pi Quilt pattern in my shop if you would like to make your own.

Go have a piece of pie today to celebrate Pi Day :)

 

 

Creative Sparks - Color Mixer Event

I am very excited to be teaching in the virtual Creative Sparks Color Mixer event! I love prints and colors and using my own stash to create new quilts.

The Color Mixer Event is $50, but you can save $20 using my code (affiliate link) "mix1cheryl" or by clicking this link.

Grow Your Color Confidence at the Quilter’s Color Mixer

Do you find yourself…

• Stuck trying to figure out which colors and fabrics to use in your next quilt project?
• Wondering how to use fabrics in your stash that you love but can't seem to figure out how to use in a quilt?
• Intimidated by using prints in your quilts?
• Relying on kit quilts for a successful project?

You'll unlock the answers and more during Creative Spark's LIVE Color Mixer Virtual Live Event with recordings of all of the sessions available after the event.

Join 12 expert quilting instructors for a vibrant multi-class event on the most powerful (and intimidating) tool in the quilter's toolkit: color.

You’ll gain access to join 12 40-minute workshops to learn color theory, the history of color in art, creating custom color palettes, stash-busting piecing tips, explore ombré quilt designs, master designing with prints, and more.

VIRTUAL LIVE EVENT: Thursday, March 30th at 9 am (Pacific Time)

RECORDING: Available April 2nd with no expiration

How does it work?

You’ll get over eight hours of content in four hours using the magic of TECHNOLOGY! The virtual Quilter’s Color Mixer will include a keynote address from Jean Wells, followed by twelve 40-minute breakout rooms. You’ll pick four you want to see LIVE and choose your learning adventure with just a click.

Recordings of the other eight rooms will be available to watch later through your Creative Spark account.

My Class - Create Custom Quilt Color Palettes - 11:50am PT

Stuck trying to figure out which colors and fabrics to use in your next quilt project? If you’re looking to use beloved fabrics in your stash, but can’t seem to put them together in a quilt, you’re in the right place!

You will look at your fabric stash with new eyes after the lecture when you learn how to create your own custom palette. Cheryl focuses on using what you already have in your sewing room. This lecture will show the process of starting with an inspiration (a favorite color, fabric, or picture) and building that into a cohesive set of fabrics for your quilt.

The Color Mixer Event is $50, but you can save $20 using my code (affiliate link) "mix1cheryl"

Olive and Hazel Pattern Release

It's pattern release day!  The Olive and Hazel pattern is now available!

You can grab a copy of Olive and Hazel for the special introductory price of $10 now through Tuesday March 7th.

My Pattern Shop - Digital and Print Versions

Etsy Shop - Digital Version

ABOUT THE DESIGN

The Olive and Hazel quilt pattern is a twist on the classic Bradford 9-patch block. This throw-sized quilt pattern is sure to capture the imagination of quilters at the intermediate level and beyond.

Whether you're a seasoned quilting pro or have a few quilts under your belt, the Olive and Hazel quilt pattern is an excellent choice for anyone seeking a challenging yet rewarding project. With its eye-catching design and thoughtful attention to detail, this pattern is sure to become a beloved addition to your quilting repertoire.

ABOUT THE FABRIC

I wanted to use up some of my stash for this quilt so I picked some of my favorite bright fabrics.  The prints are from many different manufacturers and are from recently purchased to aged like fine wine for half a decade :)

I used Bella Solids in American Blue (just a touch lighter than a navy with a little gray in it) for both the background and the binding.

Here is Turtle "helping" with my blocks.

ABOUT THE QUILTING

For the quilting, because of the prints, bright colors, and darker background, I wanted to go with an allover quilting design.  I tend to stick with a rotation of my favorite 3 or 4 quilting designs, but really wanted to try something new with this quilt.

I used an echoing leaf motif on my domestic quilting machine.  It was similar to a paisley type design but with a point at the top.  I wound up quilting the quilt a little more densely than I usually do.  

For the thread, I used a medium/dark gray Auriful 50 wt thread on the top thread and bobbin.  I really like the look of the thread against the dark navy backing.

PATTERN DETAILS

The Olive and Hazel quilt pattern is for a throw-sized quilt (about 55 ½" x 68") made with quarter yard cuts and a background fabric.  If you prefer working with fat quarters, twice as many strip sets will be used, each measuring approximately 20" long rather than 40" long.

This pattern is perfect for a confident beginner / intermediate quilter, the blocks are easy to assemble and then placed on point. 

The pattern is on sale in my pattern shop and on Etsy at a special introductory price of $10 now through Monday, March 6th (midnight ET).  Once you make an Olive and Hazel quilt of your own, you can share it via social media using the hashtag #OliveHazelQuilt.

In both my pattern shop and Etsy, you can combine this intro sale price with an additional coupon for more savings. Use the code "TWOPATTERNS" for $2 off 2 patterns and "THREEPATTERNS" for $4 off 3 patterns.

ADDITIONAL COLORWAY RENDERINGS

MANY THANKS

I would like to thank Yvonne @Quilting Jetgirl for her amazing tech editing skills.

Remember, you can get a digital version of the Olive and Hazel pattern in the Meadow Mist Designs pattern shop (print and digital) and Etsy for only $10.00 through Monday, March 6th (midnight ET)

You can combine this intro sale price with an additional coupon for more savings (these codes work for both my shop and Etsy). 

Use the code "TWOPATTERNS" for $2 off 2 patterns and "THREEPATTERNS" for $4 off 3 patterns.

Melodic Mystery Quilt ++ Working Month

 Melodic Mystery - Working Month

It is the first Thursday of the month, but because the quilt top assembly instructions were posted in February, we have March to work on our quilt tops / quilts.

The Melodic Mystery quilt linkup deadline is Thursday, April 6th at midnight (EDT).

Remember, you can always find all of the information and posts about the quilt along on the Melodic Mystery Quilt Page.

The Reveal parade (and prizes) post will be posted on Thursday, April 13th.  

On the 6th the pdf links from the posts will be removed.  The instructions will always be available in the blog posts and a full, easily printable version of the pattern will be available in my pattern shop.

LINKUP YOUR QUILT BY APRIL 6TH EST

Two Ways to Link Up

1.  Link up into the linky party directly using the link here.  If you have any problems with the linkup (can't get it to work, your image is sideways, etc.) skip to option 2.

2.  E-mail me a picture of your quilt top / quilt to  MMDmysteryquilts@gmail.com.  I am happy to load your picture into the party.  Please let me know if you are outside of the US.  More than half of the prizes are available for everyone around the world.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• Do I need to finish my quilt (quilted and bound) to take part in the parade and be eligible for prizes? 
• No, you can enter pictures of completed quilt tops or finished quilts.

• I posted my quilt picture to Facebook / Instagram / my blog, am I entered into the parade? 
• No, you must link up your picture to be eligible. I will help you if you have any problems (MMDmysteryquilts@gmail.com).

• How are the prizes given out? 
•  All prizes are given out randomly to quilters who participate in the reveal parade.

• I loved the mystery quilt so much I made two (or more) versions, can I link up both of them? 
•  Yes! You can link up all of the quilt tops and/or finished quilts you made from the Melodic Mystery quilt and each quilt gets an entry into the prize drawing.

• I changed up the design (added borders, arranged blocks differently, changed size, etc), can I still enter the reveal parade for prizes?
• Yes!  Any and all Melodic Mystery variations are eligible for prizes.

Click here to enter your quilt top and/or quilt into the linky party

 

Board & Batten QAL - Parade and Prizes!

 

I want to thank everyone that has taken part in the Board & Batten quilt along!  It has been such fun seeing how everyone's fabric and color combinations have come out and I really love them all.

Today is the parade of quilt tops and finished quilts.  Thought prizes are being awarded today, you can send me a picture of your finish to MMDMysteryQuilts@gmail.com and I can add them to this parade.

You can see everyone's finishes on social media using #boardandbattenqal and in the MMD Facebook Group.  You also always find all of the information and links to the QAL at the main Board and Batten Page.

And now onto the parade!  Here are the 38 entries...

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

The prizes were awarded randomly to all that submitted into the parade.  For the prizes (the winners will be contacted today):

If you would like to join the quilt along but still need a copy of of the pattern, you can find Board and Batten:

Meadow Mist Designs Pattern Shop

Digital Pattern

Printed Pattern

Etsy Shop

Digital Pattern

Favorite Finish Monthly Linkup - February 2023

  Welcome to February's Favorite Finish Monthly Linkup!

I apologize for this being posted on March 1st instead of February 28th.  Getting back from QuiltCon messed my days up and I did not realize that yesterday was the end of February.

I have no finishes to share, but I would love to share my son and my daughter's quilts that hung at QuiltCon.  They are 13 and 15 years old.  

Ready for the party?  

Here is a reminder of the party details:

• The linky party will open at 12:01am EST on the last day of the month and will be open for 5 days, through the 4th at 11:59 pm EST.

• For instructions on how to link up blog, Instagram, or pictures from your computer (new - there is now a way to just upload a picture without a web link) to the party, click here.  

• If linking a blog post, I ask that you please add a link back to the party.

• Please visit at least 3 other links (and preferably leave comments) to share the love and celebration :)

I hope you join in by checking out the posts or linking your favorite finish of the month!

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

 

 

 

Board & Batten - Quilt Submission Instructions

 

For the Board and Batten Quilt Along we are sewing our quilt tops together and (optionally) quilting them. 

Submit your quilt top / quilt to the parade

To be eligible for prizes, submit a picture of your quilt top or finished quilt:

• Send picture to MMDmysteryquilts@gmail.com
• Deadline February 27th midnight (EST)
• Please let me know if you are outside the US as some of the prizes are US only and some are worldwide

You can see everyone's progress on social media using #boardandbattenqal and in the MMD Facebook Group.  You also always find all of the information and links to the QAL at the main Board and Batten Page.

Questions?  You can leave them as a comment or email me at MMDmysteryquilts@gmail.com.

If you would like to join the quilt along but still need a copy of of the pattern, you can find Board and Batten:

Meadow Mist Designs Pattern Shop

Digital Pattern

Printed Pattern

Etsy Shop

Digital Pattern

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Board & Batten Quilt Along - Quilt Top Assembly

 

Let's sew some blocks together!  If you are following along the Board & Batten quilt along, we are sewing our blocks together now.  You can see everyone's progress on social media using #boardandbattenqal and in the MMD Facebook Group.  

You also always find all of the information and links to the QAL at the main Board and Batten Page.

When you have your quilt top and/or finished quilt ready, you can email me a picture at MMDmysteryquilts@gmail.com at any time for the quilt parade coming in March.  When you email me, please let me know if you are outside the US as some of the prizes are US only and some are worldwide.

Board and Batten Weekly Instructions

We are on to the quilt top assembly!  You have the rest of February to sew your quilt top together and optionally quilt and finish it.  Quilt tops and finished quilts are eligible for the prizes.

I found that sewing the blocks together into the quilt top went pretty quickly as the blocks are a nice, large size.  I would suggest pressing all seams open as some of the seams where the half square triangles meet can be pretty bulky.

Here is my quilt top ready for quilting, I can't wait to see yours!

Questions?  You can leave them as a comment or email me at MMDmysteryquilts@gmail.com.

If you would like to join the quilt along but still need a copy of of the pattern, you can find Board and Batten:

Meadow Mist Designs Pattern Shop

Digital Pattern

Printed Pattern

Etsy Shop

Digital Pattern

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