It’s a new month – which means it’s time for a new block in the Happy Little Things Quilt Block of the Month!! And a new Giveaway! Yay!
Block of the Month 3 in the Happy Little Things Quilt is this darling flower surrounded by half-square rectangles and some little squares that are perfect for fussy cutting.
I used the mix of Vintage Adventure and Vintage Keepsakes that I’ve been doing for this quilt and I had a blast fussy cutting those little squares with the Vintage Keepsakes handkerchief print!
Don’t let those half-square rectangles make you nervous either on this month’s Block of the Month! I was a little worried too but they went together super easily. Jacquelynne has a great method for assembly and she’s left plenty of room for trimming, so they look great when all trimmed up.
I did some free-motion applique for my flower, I love the extra contrast the black Aurifl gives the flower. I also left off the two little leaves on the top of the flower that are on the pattern since I was using a floral there that I wanted to show off.
I think this is my favorite block of the month so far – I’d love to do a whole quilt of these! It is such a fun star block to sew up.
Click here to visit Jacquelynne Steves for the pattern for Block of the Month 3 in the Happy Little Things Quilt!
Now it’s time for the Quilting Giveaway!!
This month our quilting giveaway is sponsored by the fabulous folks over at Martingale! We’re giving away a copy of the book, Sunday Best Quilts! If you’re in the US you’ll receive a physical copy and if you’re an international winner you’ll receive a digital copy!
To enter to win, leave a comment on this post answering this question:
Have you started any Fall, Halloween or Holiday sewing yet? What are you making?!
Make sure you go visit all the other bloggers participating too – you can enter to win at each website!
A Quilting Life
Podunk Pretties
The Crafty Quilter https://thecraftyquilter.com/
Flamingo Toes HERE! :)
Allie-Oops Sweet Happy Life
Happy Quilting
The Quilting Nook
Kathy’s Quilts https://kathysquilts.blogspot.com/
Good luck! I’ll draw the winner on October 13th.
I haven’t started any fall, Halloween or holiday sewing yet – still working outdoors while the weather permits. Love your block. So delicate looking – just stunning. Thanks.
No plans for Halloween projects this year. I really love your choice of fabrics for your blocks
I have some Christmas wall hangings started and need to make a bowl for Halloween as a retreat I am atending is doing trick or treat
So excited to get block #3 and to find out about yet another great giveaway. I have enjoyed this journey so much. Thank you all for doing this. I have not started anything for Fall, Our house was up for sale and so much was packed away, It is going on hold until next year because I will be in Florida for the Winter (Snowbirding).
Does buying the embroidery files count as starting? If so then I’ve started on some fun t shirts.
Love your block, wonderful fussy cuts! No, haven’t started yet, still some QAL & CAL to finish first! Thank you for sharing, Susan
I haven’t started any fall or holiday sewing as I have been busy helping with two quilt festivals. My next project is a baby quilt that should have been in the mail a month ago.
I just finished a couple miniature wall hangings for Christmas gifts – one snowman and one knome – so much fun! I love the black thread applique – beautiful contrast.
Love your cute block! Purchased a fall quilt kit but haven’t started it yet… hopefully soon!
I am finishing up binding on a Thanksgiving applique table runner.
Adorable block! I just love seeing all the different interpretations! Currently, I have a Halloween table runner, as well as, a set of Autumn placemats and Autumn table runner all sandwiched and ready to quilt. Love this time of year. The holidays are such an inspiration! Happy Stitching!
I have started a quilt with a winter scene. It will be a gift for the vet that saved my sweet dachshund. Love your block and I agree, it’s my favorite so far.
with 5 grands, I am always working on some holiday something. Halloween placemats. Christmas quilts…
Actually, I have a couple of small wool applique pieces going for fall/Halloween
I have a Halloween panel I want to make a wall hanging with–I love Autumn themed quilts and decorations!!
I’ve made a hexagon Halloween table runner for the coffee table, two Halloween throw pillows, and am about to start on a Christmas tree quilt!
I skipped right over Halloween and Thanksgiving… I just started a fun Christmas quilt!
Love your block!
BEAUTIFUL BOOK GIVEAWAY! I HAVE SEVERAL CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS IN THE MAKING!!! THANK YOU!
I’ve actually done quite a bit of Halloween sewing. I made a trick-or-treat bag for my youngest granddaughter, some runners & a little topper for my granddaughters play kitchen with some of my Halloween scraps.
I just finished a baby quilt for our great niece and it’s on it’s way to Arizona so now I can start thinking about Christmas gifts. I’m making a truck quilt for my grandson and pouches for family members.
I’m working on pillows for friends right now, and think about sew a doll’s blanket as a gift for holidays.
No, I have not started any fall or holiday sewing – my good machine died earlier this year, I purchased a good used one, but it is in Florida and I won’t be back there until January – right now am making do with an old Singer Touch-n-sew!!
I just finished a fall quilt!
Cute block. I really like the pinkish fabric. I’m trying to finish a few UFOs before starting the holiday sewing. Hopefully that will happen soon.
I am in the process of making a nice size wall hanger for fall
I have some Fall table runners to finish from last Fall. I also have an embroidery project to finish with The Twelve Days of Christmas that I will add a quilted border too. I have been working on that project for about 500 hours already….it needs to be done! Thanks for the opportunity to win the book…it looks awesome.
I haven’t had a chance to do any sewing this Fall yet!
I have made 4 fall table runners and 5 Christmas lap quilts in the last several months. I love sewing for the holidays!
No, I have pulled some fall patterns and fall fabric.
No fall or halloween project for us australians its Spring going on summer here. And because I have soooo much time to spare I’ve been working on learning hand quilting and big stitch hand quilting, at the same time. Do you think I need professional help?
I have a cute little Halloween walking that is almost done!
I have been quilting for 30 years. I started hand sewing patchwork and quilting the Georgia Bonsteel Quilt as you go method. I love quilting! Especially English Paper Piecing!
I’ve always wanted a Fall or Halloween quilt, but I’ve been too busy with other projects. I was thinking of a Fall colored Burgoyne Surrounded.
I am making a halloween table runner for my sister!
Love your block! Thanks for your inspiration. I am just starting some Christmas projects as I just finished a baby quilt for a friend’s new baby.
Not really, I’m searching for some new ornament patterns. Something different and fun.
I have been working on Lori Holt’s “Autumn Love” quilt. I fell in love with her color palette for the project. I have to comment on your block. The black stitching looks so elegant! If you had described it to me without the picture I would not have thought twice about it. I have to admit to being an applique snob- I don’t like raw edges. But yours look so nice! It reminds me of crayon tinting embroidery. Now I must try it. Thank you for the chance to win, and the inspiration to try more relaxed appliqué.
No fall projects or quilting yet but I am working on a camper quilt.
No holiday sewing for me. I am having fun pulling out fall quits to display around the house though from years past.Pretty block. Love the fussy cutting.
Sadly, I have not started any seasonal sewing yet! I have hopes to make something using the season’s rich colors and fabrics, but not sure yet!
No, I haven’t started any Fall, Halloween or other holiday sewing yet.
No, I am facing the Holidays already behind in my gift making! Hopefully I will get in the groove and start sewing soon!
Your block is adorable! I have a pumpkin quilt all cut out, but the yard and gardens still need attention before they are put away for winter.
-Jean
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I have purchase some Halloween fabric with plans of making a wall hanging but my new sweet granddaughter got in the way & I’m making a quilt for her. Not sure if there will be time for the Halloween quilt this year.
i have a plan for a fall themed wreath quilt, i hope i get to it!!!
I haven’t started any fall or holiday sewing. I have been thinking about sewing some project bags as gifts.
I have not started any holiday projects yet. I’m still working on another Mystery BOM. Maybe next month. I love the fussy cutting you did on this block!
I’ve started making Christmas table runners. Your block is the cutest.
Love your cute block! I have decorated for Fall, because it’s my favorite season!
I Love your block. Fall is my favorite season, so I love to decorate.
I have so many ideas, but sadly, haven’t been able to start sewing any of them…
I love your block!!
I have made 2 Halloween quilts for my grandkids. Now moving in to Christmas!! Live the giveaway!!
I’m quilting 3 pumpkin table runners right now….one is a spooky jack-o-lantern quilt! Thanks for a chance to win!
I am making a Maple Leaf quilt along with my guild members.
I am making a Pumpkin table runner. Love your block, but I admit to being a little worried about how mine will come together. I am a novice quilter and this looks a bit more difficult.
I made up some Fall themed hot pads and I am working on a small table topper also for Fall. Thanks for the chance at your giveaway.
I’ve made a Firecracker pattern in All Hallows’ eve fabric and a Boo table runner.,.i haven’t quilted them yet…hopefully before Halloween! Thanks for the wonderful giveaway!
I have made some Fall garden flags and some tea towels, as well as a couple of pillows. I love your designs and your new Rose Lane fabric line!
I started a fall colors table topper in the summer, and I’m currently enjoying hand quilting it. No rush! Thank you for offering this book as a giveaway!
I have been working for the last month on Fall and Christmas items for a craft bazaar fundraiser for the youth at my church.
No Halloween, some fall place mats, and haven’t started Christmas gifts-probably pillowcases. I have made some Christmas ones for hospitals.
No Halloween sewing right now…but there’s so much inspiration to drool over! I’m hopeful to finish my Christmas quilt!
Yes! I have made a small Christmas quilt from a quilt along, a single block for a Christmas wall hanging and a Fall lap quilt
I haven’t started any fall or holiday sewing yet but am hoping to make stockings and small quilt for Christmas.
I’m making a crafters “basket” for my Mom, it’s a pattern designed by a sewing/quilting friend of mine.
I have only gotten to the gathering stage of my holiday sewing. I know I had better step it up!
I am making my granddaughter some Halloween dresses. May work on a Halloween quilt after I get them done. I love your block!
Your block is so pretty! I haven’t started any fall or holiday sewing yet.
I have started my holiday sewing and I have completed three pretty bags for my granddaughters’ new bed pillows when they go to sleepovers. Next on my list is a bag for a yoga mat and my youngest granddaugher has asked for a tartan backpack purse. I love making homemade gifts. Your block is gorgeous and the fabrics are perfect.
I started working on our Christmas tree skirt–something I’ve wanted to make for years. Then our puppy needed two surgeries on his broken leg, and all sewing came to a grinding halt. I have no idea if I’ll finish the tree skirt in time for this Christmas, or if it will have to wait until next year, but life is like that sometimes.
I have one quilt completed for Christmas, a lap quilt for my dad. I haven’t thought about anything else yet.
I started on a Halloween quilt with All Hallow’s Eve and have been having difficulty getting fabric. I will continue until I can order more fabric next year. I am contemplating making new placemats for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Then onto Christmas quilts for the grandchildren.
A lovely wool project from Buttermilk Basin.
I haven’t started any hoilday project yet this year. But thinking seriously about completed a Christmas hanging I started last year.
I probably won’t get to any Halloween or autumn projects this year. My holiday sewing goal is to quilt the quilt tops I pieced for my son and daughter for Christmas.
I’m making Halloween trick or treat bags for my two grandchildren, for their first time trick or treating!,
Next on the list, Christmas projects!,
I have no plans for any Fall, Halloween or Holiday sewing. I will be in baby mode till
early spring as I will be a First time Grandma!
I need to start some holiday projects, so for Halloween I kept it simple-cloth napkins.
I have made a fall journal cover and now I want to make your spider! It is adorable. . I also love your block.
I have several fall patterns I would like to start, but I need to finish a winter wall hanging I started last year. I love your color choices in your block. The black thread really makes your flower pop. Thanks for the giveaway.
Haven’t started yet but I have an ongoing Christmas project that I get out every year….
I’m behind! Just saw this and I love it. (Family health problems.) I will definitely try to find the other blocks.
I am working on 3 quilts that are Christmas gifts.
I finished a pumpkin quilt earlier this year so I have not started any new fall projects. I have moved on to Christmas projects!
Holiday quilting will get a break this year, moved out of line with a need to make charity and baby quilts. Usual sewing for the grandkids for a family holiday also gets precedence this year…oh to have 48 hours in each day!
No Fall or Halloween projects for me. I am busy with Christmas sewing. Thank you for this great giveaway!
Thank you for the chance to win.. I have a cute felt mug rug to make for Thanksgiving.. all cut out.. just need to stitch it. Happy Fall Ya’ll
I’ve started my first fall quilt. It will be a gift and the colors are beautiful!!
I just put my first, and only, fall quilt out yesterday! I just got four quilts back from the quilter and am trying to bind them by machine, but didn’t do a good job on the first one. I am looking forward to opening and starting a Christmas Quilt kit I received within the week. Love the book!
I have started an adorable table runner made small nine patch blocks and appliqued pumpkins.
Yes, I am making a pumpkin runner and a scrappy Christmas quilt.
I’ve start a quilt for my granddaughter for Christmas.
Hi Andrea! You’re the winner!! I’ll send you an official email in just a second, congratulations!!
I’m enjoying all the fall inspiration and I have a small fabric stash of fall colors waiting for the right project. Like so many of the others who commented, I’m working on Christmas gifts and quilts already.
I have started on some holiday sewing. I am making ornaments for the whole family this year.
I have not made any decorations this year but in the past I made two Pumpkins out of orange felt and they hang in the front windows every year.
Joan
In the past i have made things for Fall or Halloween. Haven’t done anything so far.
Marilyn
This season I have not made any thing for Halloween or Autumn. Thank You for the giveaway.
Marion
I love the 3rd block. I have not started any fall quilts. I plan to start a baby quilt for my niece. My sister died this year and my niece’s baby is due for her birthday so I am planning to make a quilt for a baby girl. The family is very excited for the new arrival.
No, I have not started anything for fall yet. Still working on other projects and things for a great grand baby.
I am starting a thistle table cover, made out of wool. It will be a table runner for the auction that our Scottish Society of Louisville puts on every week. Right now I am in the looking stage for the wool.
I haven’t been able to begin my fall decorating yet because I am temporarily care taking my brother in another state. I thought of decorating his place but met some resistance, so it will wait till I return home. I am loving these blocks of the month!!
I’m working on Fall birthday gifts. Such “gentle” fabric prints! Thanks for sharing!
I haven’t done any fall sewing but I have done Holiday sewing and am still working on holiday projects.
I haven’t started any holiday projects. Our grandaughter was born last week and I am only working on baby projects currently.
I haven’t started any fall, Halloween or holiday sewing yet – still working outdoors while the weather permits
I never do Halloween projects, except costumes but this year I made 2 Halloween quilts and I need to quilt 2 Christmas ones, all to be donated.
I am working on a Christmas Tree quilt. I started it two years ago and I had a lot of health issues and am just now able to finish it. It is going to be awesome!
I haven’t started any holiday sewing yet because we just moved this week. I can’t wait to hunt out the new quilting and fabric stores in my new region! Our family always does a ‘year of the…’ item in the stockings – something fun or unique as a reminder of significant things that year. It’s usually the same thing for everyone, and we have a blast with it. It’s more challenging that all my kids are grown! But yesterday one of my girls gave me a great idea for this year, and I’m hoping I can work on finding a pattern and sewing it up in November!
Sunday Best has been on my wishlist! Thanks for participating in this BOM and giveaways!
I have started a Christmas gift that will be either a wall hanging or throw. It is a design of my own using scraps on hand and a circles ruler. It is a design as you go project. LoL!
Hello, I haven’t started any fall projects yet or Holliday. I have been busy outside pulling weeds in my flower bed and planting fall mums. I am currently working on a baby quilt that I need to finish quilting. The little guy it’s going to is already here.
I just finished thirty pretty batik blocks for my friend’s Christmas gift quilt and am finishing a hooked pillow,
I would like to make an autumn wreath for the door! So, no nothing for the season.
Love your blocks, so sweet!
Have made several Thanksgiving and Halloween table mats.