This week we are working on the Connection Collection for our Quilt Concert Series. These blocks are basic blocks acting as fillers around the medallion. But that doesn’t mean they aren’t important! These blocks add direction and energy to the quilt.

Remember to download right away!! After Sunday, you can find this pattern at The (not so) Dramatic Life Etsy shop.

I can’t believe we are almost done!!!! This summer has just flown by.

This week’s Sponsor

Have you wanted to try out Aurifil Thread? They have a wonderful Color Builder Series and in 2021 Cassandra designed a free pattern for every month to go with the thread!

This week, post your block and you will be entered to win one color builder box from 2021, your choice!

How do I win this awesome prize?

• Follow both hosts on Instagram: Lissa and Cassandra
• Follow our weekly sponsor on Instagram: Aurifil
• Use the primary and weekly hashtags: #quiltconcert2022 and #quiltconcert2022week10
• Tell us in your post if you are a US or international resident. This week’s prize is international!!
• Post a photo of your cut fabric using a public Instagram account by 11:59 Eastern on Thursday, August 11th, 2022 (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 Saturday, August 13, 2022. The winner must claim their prize by responding to the message with their mailing address by 11:59pm on Monday, August 15th, 2022. If the prize is not claimed at that time, we will select an alternate winner.

Don’t Leave Yet

I just wanted to give you a heads up that I have a special blog coming tomorrow WITH a NEW PATTERN!!!!!!

See you then!

Lovingly, Lissa

We are entering the final blocks of the quilt along. I found these blocks add a lot of energy and movement to the quilt. During the initial design phase, Cassandra and I spent quite a bit of time playing with color placement and the tiniest change with just these blocks can change the feel of the whole medallion.

Look at the whole quilt and you will see many concentric circles, the Tower blocks are the anchor to these circles.

Download these pattern by Sunday for free, if the download button isn’t there you can purchase the pattern at ShoppeLovinglyLissa.

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 80/20 batting to one of our 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: #quiltconcert2022 and #quiltconcert2022week9
• 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 cut fabric using a public Instagram account by 11:59 Eastern on Thursday, August 4th, 2022 (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 Saturday, August 6th, 2022. The winner must claim their prize by responding to the message with their mailing address by 11:59pm on Monday August 8th, 2022. If the prize is not claimed at that time, we will select an alternate winner.

Sometimes when you come to a crossroad, you change directions. That is what I am doing this week with a new fabric layout for week 7’s block, Crossroad.

The fabrics I used are from a new line by Heidi Pridemore of The Whimsical Workshop called Woodcut Blossoms. Here is Seasons of Love in a digital mock up of the fabrics.

I really love how the overall colors are blues with that great pop of pink.

This week, when YOU make a Crossroad block and post it Instagram (read rules below) you may be the lucky winner of a Woodcut Blossom Fatquarter bundle! Here’s a look at the whole line.

How do I win this awesome prize?

• Follow both hosts on Instagram: Lissa and Cassandra
• Follow our weekly sponsor on Instagram: The Whimsical Workshop
• Use the primary and weekly hashtags: #quiltconcert2022 and #quiltconcert2022week7
• Tell us in your post if you are a US or international resident. This week’s prize is available to US Residents.
• Post a photo of your Crossroad Block using a public Instagram account by 11:59 Eastern on Thursday, July 21th, 2022 (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 Saturday, July 23, 2022. The winner must claim their prize by responding to the message with their mailing address by 11:59pm on Monday, July 25th, 2022. If the prize is not claimed at that time, we will select an alternate winner.

Last but not least!!!

Here is the download! Remember it’s only free until the end of the weekend. Then you can find it at ShoppeLovinglyLissa

See ya later, alligators!!

We are half way through the blocks with a really big one this week!

The Optical Illusion block is the main focus of the quilt and introduces a new technique, the Half Rectangle Triangle.

Cassandra has written very clear instructions for the HRT and also created a video that you can check out. Half Rectangle Triangles have a bit of a twist to them, so make sure you read through and watch.

Isn’t it beautiful? I can imagine a whole quilt with just this block, can’t you?

If you are here after July 10th head over to Cassandra’s Etsy shop to purchase this block.

This week’s Sponsor

Have you read Make Modern? I adore this quilt magazine. The Ladies there are wonderful supporters of quilt designers. My patterns Stargazing and Rising Star were both originally published in Make Modern.

Make Modern will send a six month subscription to one lucky Concert Goer.

How do I win this awesome prize?

• Follow both hosts on Instagram: Lissa and Cassandra
• Follow our weekly sponsor on Instagram: Make Modern Magazine
• Use the primary and weekly hashtags: #quiltconcert2022 and #quiltconcert2022week6
• Tell us in your post if you are a US or international resident. This week’s prize is international!!
• Post a photo of your Optical Illusion Block using a public Instagram account by 11:59 Eastern on Thursday, July 14th, 2022 (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 Saturday, July 16, 2022. The winner must claim their prize by responding to the message with their mailing address by 11:59pm on Monday, July 18th, 2022. If the prize is not claimed at that time, we will select an alternate winner.

Purple Sumac

I am so thrilled to return to the Monthly Color Challenge hosted by Jen Shaffer. I chose this month more for the color Purple than for the spice. I seem to always be drawn to purple, you’ll see my logo is designed in purple. I would love to use purple more in quilts, but it doesn’t photograph very well so it’s not that great a choice for pattern covers.

I created the this month’s block to finish at 6″. I LOVED creating the small square inside a square piece. It’s so much fun to work on a small scale.

I used a purple Kona sheen for the main fabric and a light purple grunge for the highlight.

To get the block to lay as flat as possible, make sure to use a mix of open seems and spun seems when pressing. It really makes a difference.

I actually do have a pattern out that features a purple background fabric!! Rising Star is a paper pieced pattern that comes with two layout options. Or you can create a grid to design as you want! For the month of July use coupon code RSPURPLESUMAC at QuiltPatternMart for an additional 20% off this pattern!!

Click on over to the other Monthly Color Challenge bloggers to say hi!

Jen Shaffer – Patterns by Jen

Kathy Nester – Penny for My Thoughts

Lissa LaGreca – Lovingly, Lissa   <—  You are here!

Kathy Bruckman – Kathy’s Kwilts and More

Raylee Bielenberg – Sunflower Stitcheries

Are you ready for the second half of Hayes Corner? This week we are making the Hayes Four Patch Corner. It goes pretty much like last week’s block, except there are four patches where the Half Square Triangles were.

Sorry about the digital drawing, this is the one block I forgot to grab a photo of when I was making them. LOL!!

Once again, please be aware of color placement, and directional placement when you sew the whole quilt top together!

Remember!!!! These instructions are only available for free until July 3rd at midnight Eastern. After that time you will be able to purchase them for $2 at ShoppeLovinglyLissa for a limited time.

This week’s Sponsor

Have you wanted to try out Aurifil Thread? They have a wonderful Color Builder Series and in 2021 Cassandra designed a free pattern for every month to go with the thread!

This week, post your block and you will be entered to win one color builder box from 2021, your choice!

How do I win this awesome prize?

• Follow both hosts on Instagram: Lissa and Cassandra
• Follow our weekly sponsor on Instagram: Aurifil
• Use the primary and weekly hashtags: #quiltconcert2022 and #quiltconcert2022week5
• Tell us in your post if you are a US or international resident. This week’s prize is international!!
• Post a photo of your cut fabric using a public Instagram account by 11:59 Eastern on Thursday, July 7th, 2022 (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 Saturday, July 9, 2022. The winner must claim their prize by responding to the message with their mailing address by 11:59pm on Monday, July 11th, 2022. If the prize is not claimed at that time, we will select an alternate winner.

See you next week!!!

The next two weeks are the Hayes Corner block which Cassandra and I split into two sections. The full Hayes Corner blocks will look like this in the quilt:

We separated them out to help with the final quilt construction. This week you are creating what we call the Hayes Triangle Corner and it will look like this;

Once again, please read over the pattern and watch where the color placement goes. We didn’t mean to be so tricky, but we do like to keep you on your toes!

Remember!!!! These instructions are only available for free until June 12th at midnight Eastern. After that time you will be able to purchase them for $2 at ShoppeLovinglyLissa

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 80/20 batting to one of our 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: #quiltconcert2022 and #quiltconcert2022week4
• 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 cut fabric using a public Instagram account by 11:59 Eastern on Thursday, June 30, 2022 (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 Saturday, July 2, 2022. The winner must claim their prize by responding to the message with their mailing address by 11:59pm on Tuesday July 5th, 2022. If the prize is not claimed at that time, we will select an alternate winner.

Now Appearing at Quilt Pattern Mart!

Both Quilt Concert patterns are available now in their own shop at Quilt Pattern Mart!!! Cassandra and I both have shops there as well. Be sure to scroll down the designer page and check out all the talent at Quilt Pattern Mart!

Until the end of June, you can use coupon QSOPENINGNIGHT at Quilt Pattern Mart to receive 20% either or both of the Concert Patterns. Or, to make it super simple just click HERE and it will automatically be added to your cart!

Lovingly, Lissa

How did block 1 go? It got a little tricky with the color placement, but just keep an eye on the diagrams and you should be good to go!

This week we are sewing up block 2, Lucky Clover. Once again, be sure to keep a sharp eye on the diagrams to see where the different fabrics are placed.

Remember to download the block instructions for FREE until Sunday June 19th. After that day you can find them at Cassandra’s Etsy Shop for $2 (but that is also a limited time). Block 1, The Nine Patch T, is still available at Shoppe Lovingly Lissa through Thursday, June 23rd.

Now Appearing at Quilt Pattern Mart!

Both Quilt Concert patterns are available now in their own shop at Quilt Pattern Mart!!! Cassandra and I both have shops there as well. Be sure to scroll down the designer page and check out all the talent at Quilt Pattern Mart!

Until the end of June, you can use coupon QSOPENINGNIGHT at Quilt Pattern Mart to receive 20% either or both of the Concert Patterns. Or, to make it super simple just click HERE and it will automatically be added to your cart!

This Week’s Sponsor

Electric Quilt is our sponsor this week! They will be sending one lucky Concert Goer a copy of Barbara Brackman’s Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns. This book is the Holy Grail of quilt blocks! It is where almost every block that we use in the Quilt Concerts comes from. Anyone and Everyone who is a quilter should own this book!

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: #quiltconcert2022 and #quiltconcert2022week3
• 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 Lucky Clover block using a public Instagram account by 11:59 Eastern on Thursday, June 23, 2022 (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 Saturday, June 25, 2022. The winner must claim their prize by responding to the message with their mailing address by 11:59pm on Monday, JJune 27, 2022. 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

All right Quilty Friends! You’ve pulled your fabric, you’ve cut your pieces. Let’s start sewing this week.

Our first block is called the Nine Patch T.

Let me give you a strong word of advice, READ all the instructions before you start sewing this block!!!! The fabric colors change placement on the stitch and flip blocks as well as the pressing directions, so pay attention or you and your seam ripper are gonna be enjoying each other’s company!!!!

Remember!!!! These instructions are only available for free until June 12th at midnight Eastern. After that time you will be able to purchase them for $2 at ShoppeLovinglyLissa

If you don’t purchase the cutting instructions by June 16th, you can get them by purchasing the complete pattern.

This Week’s Sponsor

Sew Fine Thread gloss is something you will find pretty much any place I sit and sew in my home. Don’t believe me? Here are a few photos I just went through my Instagram account and found.

I also have a little tutorial on my Instagram account on how to melt it back down and clean out the lint if it starts to get a little fuzzy! That small blue tin up there is almost empty, it is a lovely Pina Colada scent.

Why do I use Sew Fine for hand stitching? Honestly, it keeps the thread from tangling and knotting up. I feel like I can cut slightly longer threads because of that. I really do have three tins around my house and a few more unopened waiting their turn. It’s great to have them where ever I sit to sew.

Sew Fine is going to send one set of three tins to a lucky winner this week! USA and CANADA residents are eligible!

How do I win this awesome prize?

• Follow both hosts on Instagram: Lissa and Cassandra
• Follow our weekly sponsor on Instagram: Sew Fine Thread Gloss
• Use the primary and weekly hashtags: #quiltconcert2022 and #quiltconcert2022week2
• Tell us in your post if you are a US or international resident. This week’s prize is only available to US and Canadian residents, but we have international prizes coming up in future weeks!
• Post a photo of your cut fabric using a public Instagram account by 11:59 Eastern on Thursday, June 16, 2022 (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 Saturday, June 18, 2022. The winner must claim their prize by responding to the message with their mailing address by 11:59pm on Monday, June 20, 2022. 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

Woot! Woot!

It’s time to get started with the Quilt Concert 2022 Quilt Along. I am so excited for us!

As you have seen by now, my quilt is a lovely red/pink colorway for Valentine’s day. I’ve always wanted a red quilt, but I have always been terrified of the colors bleeding in the wash. These Painter’s Palette solids from PBS Fabrics were washed in hot water with color catchers and didn’t leave any dye behind, so I think I’m safe! Cassandra has this bundle for sale in her Etsy Shop if you would like to recreate it!

Are you ready to get started?

Remember!!!! These instructions are only available for free until June 5th at midnight Eastern. After that time you will be able to purchase them for $2 at ShoppeLovinglyLissa

If you don’t purchase the cutting instructions by June 16th, you can get them by purchasing the complete pattern.

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 80/20 batting to one of our 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: #quiltconcert2022 and #quiltconcert2022cutting
• 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 cut fabric using a public Instagram account by 11:59 Eastern on Thursday, June 9, 2022 (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 Saturday, June 11, 2022. The winner must claim their prize by responding to the message with their mailing address by 11:59pm on Monday, June 13, 2022. If the prize is not claimed at that time, we will select an alternate winner.

Now go get cutting!!!!!!!

Lovingly, Lissa