Friday, March 3, 2023

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.









Thursday, March 2, 2023

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.


 




Wednesday, March 1, 2023

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

Etsy Shop




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

 


 

 




Wednesday, February 15, 2023

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

Etsy Shop
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