I love this little fall project- you can easily make it in an afternoon! Doing machine applique around the owl silhouettes is very simple because it’s all one piece- but since this is a wall hanging that probably won’t be washed, you could use a heavier weight fusible web (such as HeatNBond Ultrahold by Thermoweb) and skip the machine applique all together. Also, if you don’t have burlap or linen fabric, you could substitute any fabric for the bottom of the wall hanging.
About a month ago, my husband and I decided that we needed to get away- It was a very stressful, busy month, and we just needed to decompress for a couple of days! We headed for one of our favorite destinations, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. We enjoy driving through the peaceful country side, stopping at little shops, and staying in quaint country inns. We try to stay at a different place each time we go.
The innkeepers are Jan and Bruce. Bruce is a really clever, witty artist- his artwork is displayed in the main parlor, and it really made me chuckle! He is also the author of several books. You can see more of his work here.(more…)
This giveaway runs all through September, and you can get an entry for the prize at each blog you stop by. Just go to each blog, then click over to the prize page to enter. This is going to make this month of September super FUN!!
As part of this fun little adventure, we are supposed to show one of our favorite quilts- I have to admit that I have so many favorites! You can’t choose a favorite child, right? My favorite quilt is usually the one that I’m currently working on, or have recently finished. That is definitely the case for my Happy Little Things FREE Block of the Month!! We are doing it in TWO different colorways- Cottage and Desert!! Which is your favorite?
Are you ready for block #2?! Time for another free quilt block! PLEASE NOTE- I realize that there is A LOT OF INFORMATION IN THIS POST! PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO READ THROUGH IT ALL- Answers to most of your questions will be found in this post. Thanks!!
The second block for the Happy Little Things Free Block of the Month was sent out a short time ago. If you are signed up, please check your email for your pattern. (Please note- sometimes it can several hours for the email to reach your inbox. If you don’t have it yet, please be patient and check back a little later.)
If you can’t find your email, please check your spam folder, and Gmail users please check your “Promotions” folder. If you still can’t find it, please email me comments@JacquelynneSteves.com We do our best to answer as soon as possible. PLEASE do not comment here to tell us that you can’t find your email- you comment will be deleted! Please email for assistance. Thank you!!
VERY IMPORTANT- If you email us a question and don’t hear back in 24-48 hours, please check your spam folder! We answer all emails, so if you don’t hear back from us, it’s very possible that our response is in your spam folder!!
For technical questions, like how to download/save a PDF, etc. please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.
If you are NOT signed up yet, please fill in the box in the upper right side bar of THIS PAGE to get your FREE block patterns! NOTE- THE PATTERNS ARE NOT ON MY WEBSITE OR BLOG- YOU MUST SIGN UP TO RECEIVE THEM BY EMAIL.
Just ONE MORE THING- Please download and save the files to your computer immediately, so that you can find them when you need them. Don’t rely on trying to find the email with the links later- As many have found, emails tend to get lost, even when you put them in a special folder :) As this event grows larger with more and more participants, it gets more difficult for me to reply to emails requesting that I re-send the patterns. THANKS SOOOOOO MUCH!!!!
If you were to ask me what my favorite season is, I would say Fall is in my top 2. Fall puts me in the mood for cool-weather projects and colors, a cup of hot tea and a piece of freshly baked apple pie. In fact, I think the majority of people name Autumn (or “Fall,” for those of us in North America) as their favorite season! It’s definitely a season of “comfort”- comfortable clothes, comfort food, and of course, cozy comfortable quilts! If you love Fall, you’re going to love these projects that we have gathered for you. (more…)
There’s nothing more classic than a tomato pin cushion, is there?? Both of my grandmothers had one- I still have the one that belonged to my paternal grandmother, and I even left her needles and pins in it exactly as she left them the last time she used it. You could make so many cute projects with this Tomato Pin Cushion Free Embroidery pattern! How about a sewing tote? Or a mug rug for a quilt-y friend? A wall hanging for your sewing room?
Getting creative with a pattern is something I LOVE to do- I love seeing how many different ways I can use it. That’s why I started The Art of Home Club– every month, I not only give you lots of new super cute patterns, but I give you TONS of ideas for how to use them! Scroll down to the bottom of this post to see some photos of our adorable Club projects!
We only up enrollment to new members a few times per year- You can sign up in the box below to get on our waiting list and we’ll let you know more when we open our doors to new members!
Did you know that I have lots of embroidery videos to help you get started with hand embroidery? It’s a great hobby that anyone can do! If you are a complete beginner, I’ll show you everything you need to know, from supplies to basic stitches, to help you get started. And even if you have experience with embroidery, you may pick up a few new tips! Videos are right below!
It’s FINALLY here!PLEASE NOTE- I realize that there is A LOT OF INFORMATION IN THIS POST! PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO READ THROUGH IT ALL- Answers to most of your questions will be found in this post. Thanks!!
**The first block for the Happy Little Things Block of the Month was sent out a short time ago. If you are signed up, please check your email for your pattern. (Please note- sometimes it can several hours for the email to reach your inbox. If you don’t have it yet, please be patient and check back a little later.)
**If you can’t find your email, please check your spam folder, and Gmail users please check your “Promotions” folder. If you still can’t find it, please email me comments@JacquelynneSteves.com As this is the first month, and there may be a few “kinks” to work out, it may take us a little while to get back to you, but we will do our best to answer as soon as possible.
**PLEASE do not comment here to tell us that you can’t find your email- your comment will be deleted! Please email for assistance. Thank you!!
**For technical questions, like how to download/save a PDF, etc. please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.
**If you are NOT signed up yet, please fill in the box in the upper right side bar of THIS PAGE to get your FREE block patterns! NOTE- THE PATTERNS ARE NOT ON MY WEBSITE OR BLOG- YOU MUST SIGN UP TO RECEIVE THEM BY EMAIL.
**Just ONE MORE THING- Please download and save the files to your computer immediately, so that you can find them when you need them. Don’t rely on trying to find the email with the links later- As many have found, emails tend to get lost, even when you put them in a special folder :) As this event grows larger with more and more participants, it gets more difficult for me to reply to emails requesting that I re-send the patterns. THANKS SOOOOOO MUCH!!!!
So… HERE. WE. GO!!!
Read through to the end of this post to find out how you can win a really great prize :)
In addition to the first block pattern, this month you are also receiving the “Preliminary Cutting Instructions.” This will allow you to cut EVERYTHING for all of your blocks and borders NOW- that way, you can use the fabrics as efficiently as possible, and you get to just do the fun sewing part each month!
You have LOTS AND LOTS of possibilities for making the centers of your blocks. For our main sample, we used the Cottage colorway with machine appliqued flower, and we added some tiny little buttons and a darling little bee charm:
You could also choose the Desert colorway, and you could do hand embroidery (free pattern includes both Cottage and Desert colorways, plus patterns for applique and embroidery!!) . Or use one of our preprinted blocks, which come in two styles, the flowers or cute quotes. Preprinted blocks are sold over at our online shop here:
Hey! Did you know that the Happy Little Things BOM starts in less than 2 weeks!! Eeek! You are going to love our featured bloggers- they will give you lots of creative inspiration! Today I’m introducing them to you, and when we start the BOM you will also be hopping over to their blogs to enter the giveaways!
The Happy Little Things Free Block of the Month is rapidly approaching! Look for the first block pattern in your email on August 5, 2019!
If you’re not signed up yet, please click here. You will get all of the free patterns delivered right to your email inbox!! Woo hoo!!
One of our favorite parts of our annual free Block of the Month events is seeing what everyone is making! Please join our Sew Quilty Friends Facebook group so you can join in the fun, share photos of your progress and see what everyone else is up to…
So, speaking of favorite things…. we really need to talk about the giveaways that we do every single month during our Block of the Month event! Every month from August through December, we will be giving away 8 awesome prizes, and then in January 2020 we will do one HUMONGOUS Grand Prize Giveaway!
And let me tell you- these are incredible prizes! We’ve got thread, fabric, books, rotary cutters and mats, and more! Please take a look at our 2019 sponsors below, click over and see what they have to offer! And don’t forget to tell them THANKS for their generosity!
GUESS WHAT??? We are also having a giveaway TODAY to celebrate!! Keep reading!!
Just Another Button Company is new sponsor this year. They offer Handmade Buttons, Hand-Dyed Buttons and Buttonable Projects for You to Enjoy!
Italian company Aurifil makes gorgeous threads for all of your sewing needs and wants! They also have a blog with free block patterns, sewing humor, and more. They have been an AWESOME sponsor of our Block of the Month for all 5 years!
Sarah J. Maxwell designs the cutest fabrics and patterns! Don’t miss her blog and website! She will be donating her newest book as a prize this year!
Martingale publishes beautiful books, and you can find patterns, gift items, and notions on their site, too!
Annie’s Craft Store is a sponsor again for the second year in a row. Visit Annie’s for exclusive patterns, books, magazine, video classes, fabric, yarn and more! This is the place to go for all of your creative hobby needs! Get a FREE 15 Day Trial at Annie’s here.*
*(This is an affiliate link- if you choose to make a purchase, I will make a small commission at no extra cost to you.)
Thermoweb is a manufacturer of fabulous products for the quilting, sewing and crafting industries, including Heat n Bond fusible web and DecoFoil. Visit their blog for tons of creative ideas and projects! I only use Heat n Bond fusible in my projects- it’s the best!
This year’s BOM is going to the best ever!!!!! I hope you will join us, and visit our sponsors to say hello!
THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING!
To enter my giveaway, comment on THIS blog post (not on Facebook or a different blog post, you MUST comment on THIS post.) Here are the rules:
–Our Happy Little Things BOM is going to have options for applique, hand embroidery, or just piecing. In the comments, tell me which one is your favorite technique.
–Be sure that your email address is included in your profile or comment. If I choose your name, but cannot contact you immediately, I will choose another winner. (Also- be sure that you are checking your spam folder next week, just in case I’m trying to contact you. In the past I’ve had prizes go unclaimed because the winner did not respond to my emails. Don’t let that happen to you!!)
–Comment by 11:59 pm EDT (New York City time) on Monday July22, 2019.
–By entering this contest, you are confirming that you are at least 18 years of age. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. Winner is responsible for any taxes or fees.
–Winner will be chosen at random from all comments on this post. Open to US and International entrants.
Well, today I’m doing my Happy Dance? Why? Because I always get super excited when we open up The Art of Home Club to new members!! It’s always such a fun time as we meet new people, and they meet us and our super cute, fun projects and creative techniques and tutorials.
Plus- I genuinely LOVE the projects that we create for our Club members. And it’s so fun to see what they make as well!
Keep reading to find out about our special first day bonus which is available when you sign up TODAY ONLY!!
I know that you will be sad if you miss it & you’ll really wish you had jumped in when you had the chance!!
Now, maybe you are wondering, “Just what exactly is The Art of Home Club?” Well, we are a creative & supportive community of varying skill levels and experience. The purpose of our Club isn’t to just give you a bunch of patterns (though, they are really, really cute!!) — we want to help you UNIQUELY express YOUR personality and creativity! That’s why all of our collections have lots of options and ideas for making the projects all your own!
You’ll never be “boxed in” to creating the projects as shown. You’ll always get extra designs to choose from, with options for applique, embroidery, fabric painting… Instructional videos and tutorials to learn new techniques… Ideas for different colorways and fabrics… So you get to choose your project, mix and match designs, and YOU get to be the designer!!
By the way- these patterns are Club Exclusive, meaning that you won’t find them on any other website or store.
We believe that everyone is creative… and we want to encourage you and help you along the way. We want to be your cheerleader!
As a member, you’ll also enjoy:
24/7 access to your patterns, videos and content. Log into your account anytime to download patterns and watch member exclusive videos.
Club exclusive tutorial videos.
Exclusive Member Discounts – save 10% on books, fabric, patterns and notions in our shop EVERY DAY.
A new project pattern every month. These are usually small, quick projects that you can get done quickly, like small quilts, table runners, mug rugs, tote bags, pillows, ornaments…. Sometimes, we will also have larger projects which can be completed over several months.
Community. Share your projects, tips and questions with other members in our Members Only Private Facebook Group.
Member of the Week. Each week, we profile a different Club Member- it’s a really fun way to get to know each other and make new friends!
“Grandmothered” Pricing. As long as you remain a member in good standing, your price will never go up! ****SEE SPECIAL NOTE BELOW****
Additional Collection Purchases. If you are interested in previously issued collections, you have the option of purchasing them “a-la-carte” as long as you are an active member. These collections are available ONLY to Club Members.
A new collection of adorable embroidery patterns every month.
Free Block of the Month Patterns included with membership- no need to sign up for the BOM each year.
OR, Choose our Annual Option for $99.50- that’s right, pay for 10 months, get 12 months of membership!!
IMPORTANT- This is the last time we will be offering the Club at the Founders’ Price of $9.95 per month!!
Next time we open the Club, the price will be higher- Join Today and get locked in at this super low price!
The Club is only open now through Tuesday July 16, then we will close our doors to new members until Fall (and the price will be higher.)
So I mentioned a bonus for today only…
Those who sign up TODAY ONLY, Thursday July 11, 2019 will get 2 extra bonuses!!
