It’s block 7 this week, but before we start with that…

Last Friday night at the PJ Jam Zoom we had Rhonda from Schmetz Needles give a presentation on Needles. It was beyond awesome!!! If you missed it, here is a list of links that Rhonda sent us.

The website:  www.SCHMETZneedles.com

The SCHMETZ bundles I talked about:  https://schmetzneedles.com/bundles.

The free SCHMETZ App, Web-Based Resource:  https://www.schmetzneedles.com/pages/schmetz-sewing-resources  (“Click Here” for … simple & free download)

The ever-popular SCHMETZ ABC Pocket Guide is available mostly free at sewing machine dealers and shops that sell SCHMETZ.  It is printable:   D-81-2023-Version-110922-REVISED.pdf (shopify.com) 

SCHMETZ Color Chart:  https://schmetzneedles.com/sewing-machine-needle-color-code-chart.

The Grabbit MyPad is a great way to organize slightly used needles:  https://schmetzneedles.com/mypad/mypad-mp-group

Sign up for the monthly SCHMETZ newsletter:  https://schmetzneedles.com/newsletter-signup-1

Join me for a SCHMETZ Snippet FBLive the first Wednesday of each month at noon Central Time:  https://www.facebook.com/schmetzneedles

My personal blog:  www.SewMoreStitches.com

My profile in SCHMETZ Inspired to SEW: Inspired to SEW #86 by SCHMETZneedles – Issuu

If you missed it, I am so so sorry. We learned so much about needles.

Okay, let’s get to the block, Lucky Star

Lucky Star is available for sale for $2.50, or you can purchase the complete pattern and don’t worry about getting the download in time. Look for it at ShoppeLovinglyLissa

This week’s Sponsor

Let’s all give a round of applause to Electric Quilt for sponsoring this our quilt along this week! Electric Quilt will be sending one lucky winner a copy of Block Base.

How do I win this awesome prize?

• Follow both hosts on Instagram: Lissa and Cassandra
• Follow our weekly sponsor on Instagram: Electric Quilt
• Use the primary and weekly hashtags: #quiltconcert2023 and #quiltconcert2023block7
• Tell us in your post if you are a US or international resident. This week’s prize is only available to US residents, but we have international prizes coming up in future weeks!
• Post a photo of your Block 7 using a public Instagram account by 11:59 Eastern on Thursday, August 3rd, 2023 (if you don’t want to make your primary account public, you can always create a second, public account to use for this quilt along and other projects like this)
• Winners will be selected by random drawing and will be contacted via Instagram direct message by Lissa and Cassandra. The winner must claim their prize by responding to the message with their mailing address within 48 hours. If the prize is not claimed at that time, we will select an alternate winner.

I hope to see you tonight at the PJ Jam Zoom! The links come out in the newsletters every week. We have been having special guest stars recently and you don’t want to miss this!

Lovingly, Lissa

That’s how I’ve been feeling this past week, like I am in perpetual motion. We started a substantial renovation on the house last week, and that has added a whole new section on my to-do list. So on top of my quilting business and family needs, I am answering contractor questions and packing up a kitchen.

Perpetual Motion is the perfect block to embody who I am this week!

Perpetual Motion

The pattern for this block can now be purchased at The (not so) Dramatic Life Etsy shop.

This week’s Sponsor

Let’s all give a round of applause to Hobbs Bonded Fibers for sponsoring this our quilt along this week! Hobbs will be sending a Queens size Heirloom Cotton Batting with Scrim Batting to one of our lucky Concert Goers.

How do I win this awesome prize?

• Follow both hosts on Instagram: Lissa and Cassandra
• Follow our weekly sponsor on Instagram: Hobbs Batting
• Use the primary and weekly hashtags: #quiltconcert2023 and #quiltconcert2023block6
• Tell us in your post if you are a US or international resident. This week’s prize is only available to US residents, but we have international prizes coming up in future weeks!
• Post a photo of your Block 6 using a public Instagram account by 11:59 Eastern on Thursday, June 27, 2023 (if you don’t want to make your primary account public, you can always create a second, public account to use for this quilt along and other projects like this)
• Winners will be selected by random drawing and will be contacted via Instagram direct message by Lissa and Cassandra. The winner must claim their prize by responding to the message with their mailing address within 48 hours. If the prize is not claimed at that time, we will select an alternate winner.

I hope to see you tonight at the PJ Jam Zoom! The links come out in the newsletters every week. We have been having special guest stars recently and you don’t want to miss this!

Lovingly, Lissa

Oh, Guiding Star, guide me to SANITY!!!

We just started a renovation to our house today and I am already about to go nuts with the noise. It doesn’t help that it’s happing directly over my head while I am in the studio.

Maybe I should have saved my vacation for when it was done? But then the kids will be back in school so I would have to wait until next summer!

I had such a nice vacation with the family. My fingernails actually grew!!! LOL!!! I wonder how long that will last with the ruckus now. The five of us were in a very small 2 bedroom condo overlooking the beach. Or what’s left of it after the storms last year. I even got in the ocean and pool!!! Which means I put a swimsuit on!!! I think my hubby took pictures, but he never sent them to me. Sorry, can’t share.

We came back right into the swing of things. Moving furniture and packing up rooms for the demolition to start and I was back at recording video for this week’s block. I think block 3 video was a bit better. I’m still learning and switching things up. Honestly, I would rather be sewing. But, hey, I want you to learn how to paper piece, so I do it out of love for you!!!! LOL!!!

On the morning of July 21st it will be moved from the blog post and sent to my Etsy shop, ShoppeLovinglyLissa! Keep reading to find out about a special sale!

This Week’s Sponsor

Schmetz Needles is our sponsor this week! They will be sending one lucky Concert Goer a Schmetz Piecing and Quilting Bundle. I am a huge fan of the Microtex Needles. Be sure to stop by our Zoom next week as our Special Guest Star will be Rhonda, from Schmetz!!!!!!!

How do I win this awesome prize?

• Follow both hosts on Instagram: Lissa and Cassandra
• Follow our weekly sponsor on Instagram: Schmetz Needles
• Use the primary and weekly hashtags: #quiltconcert2023 and #quiltconcert2023Block5
• Tell us in your post what country you live in. This week’s prize is available for residents of the U.S.
• Post a photo of your Wheel of Fortune block using a public Instagram account by 11:59 Eastern on Thursday, July 20th, 2023 (if you don’t want to make your primary account public, you can always create a second, public account to use for this quilt along and other projects like this)
• Winners will be selected by random drawing and will be contacted via Instagram direct message by Cassandra and Lissa. The winner must claim their prize by responding to the message with their mailing address within 48 hours of notification. If the prize is not claimed at that time, we will select an alternate winner.

Christmas in July!!!!

In case you missed it, I had a special Christmas in July post the other day. Scroll down my feed here to see the pretty ornaments I made. To celebrate ALL my patterns at ShoppeLovinglyLissa on Etsy are 15% off through the end of July

Lovingly, Lissa

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We are 166 days from Christmas!!!

That’s either too long to wait, or a good time allowance to get presents made!!!

Either way, let’s celebrate Christmas in July!

CDM365 Studios has gathered several Quilty friends this week to talk the Holiday. I was thrilled to take part because my AccuQuilt Go!Getter project this month was Christmas Ornaments!

AccuQuilt sent me the new Die To Try for July, Ornaments Medley. I am so proud of myself for keeping secrets, it’s really really hard for me.

The Die create three different shaped ornaments and has little extra shapes to create the ornament tops. They are wonderful to create applique. I, however, decided to go in a different direction and create 3D ornaments.

I would stitch two sides together and add a bead, then at the next level down I would alternate the two fabrics stitched together and add another bead. It created great dimension.

I fused some fabric to both sides of wool felt for this one. I feel that it gave it much more structure than the felt alone

I started using some pretty papers as well, but forgot to add the ribbon! There’s plenty, so I will make more.

I got fairly hooked on these. I have at least four more cut and sewn, just waiting for the beads to be added. It was fun to sit at the pool and beach and think about Christmas.

My special gift to YOU is 15% off my entire ShoppeLovinglyLissa on Etsy! Good through the end of July!

Don’t forget to stop by all the other Quilty Elves this Christmas in July!

July 10th- Siobhan: www.cdm365studios.com

July 11th- Joise: www.hiddenstitches.com

July 12th- Lissa: www.lovinglylissa.com <————- You Are Here

July 13th- Jen: www.dizzyquilter.com

July 14th- Swan: www.swanamity.com/blog

July 17th- Emily: thedarlingdogwood.blogspot.com/

July 18th- Siobhan: www.cdm365studios.com

Happy Holidays!

Lovingly, Lissa

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The wheel has spun and landed on a vacation for me! I’m currently looking past my laptop to a beautiful beach and will make this blog post short and sweet.

Wheel of Fortune is available at The (not so) Dramatic Life Etsy Shop for $2.50, and you can also purchase the complete pattern there.

This Week’s Sponsor

Oliso is our sponsor this week! They will be sending one lucky Concert Goer a mini project iron. I use this all the time when I am paper piecing. It’s perfect for my little iron table that I set up right next to my machine.

How do I win this awesome prize?

• Follow both hosts on Instagram: Lissa and Cassandra
• Follow our weekly sponsor on Instagram: Oliso
• Use the primary and weekly hashtags: #quiltconcert2023 and #quiltconcert2023Block4
• Tell us in your post what country you live in. This week’s prize is available for residents of the U.S. and Canada.
• Post a photo of your Wheel of Fortune block using a public Instagram account by 11:59 Eastern on Thursday, July 13th, 2023 (if you don’t want to make your primary account public, you can always create a second, public account to use for this quilt along and other projects like this)
• Winners will be selected by random drawing and will be contacted via Instagram direct message by Cassandra and Lissa. The winner must claim their prize by responding to the message with their mailing address within 48 hours of notification. If the prize is not claimed at that time, we will select an alternate winner.

I can’t wait to see your blocks!!

Lovingly, Lissa