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The final pattern tester share for the is from the lovely Heidi 🧡

Heidi made both mini size variations included in the pattern and just look at how gorgeous they turned out!! I gotta say, there's just something about this pattern that looks good in blue and orange💙 Heidi is incredibly talented, and does not let her life of living in an RV keep her from completing stunning quilts!

Fun fact: Heidi is my husband's cousin's mom! So I consider her family, and I am so lucky to have her on my tester team🥰

As a reminder, is offering a 20% discount on longarming for all All Wrapped Up quilt tops received by the end of June🥳

The All Wrapped Up quilt pattern is available in my shop linked in my bio (or at www.SewJoyfulStudio.com) as an instant download. If you are a shop interested in wholesale patterns, please send me a message or contact me through my website.

Pattern: All Wrapped Up by Sew Joyful Studio

Today I get to show off these gorgeous pillows made by my wonderful friend Dana 🤩 I mean... just look at that quilting!!

Dana used the oh so soft Pure Solids for the front, paired with a fabulous floral from on the back to make BOTH mini sizes of the 💙
Go take a look at Dana’s page and give her a follow! Her knack for design and color is unbelievable.🧡

As a reminder, is offering a 20% discount on longarming for all All Wrapped Up quilt tops received by the end of June🥳

The All Wrapped Up quilt pattern is available in my shop linked in my bio (or at www.SewJoyfulStudio.com) as an instant download. If you are a shop interested in wholesale patterns, please send me a message or contact me through my website.

Pattern: All Wrapped Up by Sew Joyful Studio

A little sneak peek that’s a little more than a sneak peek😉🌸

My All Wrapped Up QAL Quilt is finished and in the hands of 🙌🏻 I absolutely love how this turned out!!

Don’t miss the QAL Grand Prize this week from 🥳 Share a photo using the hashtag and tag BOTH me and Emily by 12:00 central time next Thursday to enter to win.
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Don’t fret if you don’t win! Emily is generously offering a 20% discount on longarming for all All Wrapped Up quilt tops received by the end of June🤩
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One word to describe this quilt: FUN💛

Continuing the tester parade for the with this bold and fabulous baby size from 🩷 Emily is a joy to work with! She always chooses the most fun patterns and colors that always bring a smile to my face! If you want a pop of color in your feed, go give her a follow!

Here's a reminder!! is offering a 20% discount on longarming for all All Wrapped Up quilt tops received by the end of June🥳

The All Wrapped Up quilt pattern is available in my shop linked in my bio (or at www.SewJoyfulStudio.com) as an instant download. If you are a shop interested in wholesale patterns, please send me a message or contact me through my website.

Pattern: All Wrapped Up by Sew Joyful Studio

Babies on quilts.. is there anything better?!💖

This weekend we went on Arlo’s first camping trip with some friends and their babies!🏕️ While packing up I realized I didn’t have a quilt that was deemed an “outside quilt” big enough for all the babies to play on together. My quilts tend to be light and bright in color - not ideal for the mud.🥴

But then I realized I make quilts to be used. They aren’t supposed to sit unloved on the shelf. So this one went right in the dirt. And now, if I ever see a stain on one of my quilts, I’ll smile knowing it has been well loved.🤍

Do you let your quilts leave the house? 🌳

Quilt Pattern: Ethereal by me! Pattern available on my website.

# babiesonquilts

Happy Week 4!🌸
We are cruising right along and pieces of our quilt blocks are starting to take shape this week! This part is always the most fun for me because you really start to see significant progress with each step🤍 Plus, you will not want to miss out on this week's prize🤩 (more on that below)

A couple things to keep in mind this week:
🩷Review pattern diagrams before beginning: Taking a look at the diagrams included in the pattern before you start construction is so helpful so that you have a visual of where you want to end up. Doing this will ensure you won't have any seam ripping in your future (ask me how I know😜)!
🩷Press seams per pattern instructions: This pattern includes pressing directions throughout, and following those will allow for nested seams during the final block construction! If you're not familiar with the best approach to pressing seams, has a great tutorial on her blog!

Finally, for the best part of this week - our sponsor is giving away a 6 month membership to 🥳 You guys. This is an incredible gift. Quilt Scouts is the combination of all of my favorite things in one membership. Community, badges, quilty adventures, you name it!! Don't miss out on a chance to win this!

Also, don't forget!! is offering a 20% discount on longarming for all All Wrapped Up quilt tops received by the end of June🥳 Emily is extremely talented, I'd trust her with any of my quilts!

💕Fabrics: by and purchased from

I love pink🌸
I wouldn't say I'm a "girly girl", but pink just makes me smile!

This fabulous throw size All Wrapped Up quilt was made by 🩷 I love the softness of the lighter pink with the pop of bright and bold in the centers! Jesse has tested every single one of my quilt patterns, and I am so lucky to have her on my tester team! Go check out her page to see all the beauty that she's quilting up!

Here's a reminder!! is offering a 20% discount on longarming for all All Wrapped Up quilt tops received by the end of June🥳

The All Wrapped Up quilt pattern is available in my shop linked in my bio (or at www.SewJoyfulStudio.com) as an instant download. If you are a shop interested in wholesale patterns, please send me a message or contact me through my website.

Pattern: All Wrapped Up by Sew Joyful Studio

My favorite color has been blue forever, so mix blues and floral and you've caught my eye💙

This throw size All Wrapped Up quilt was made by Bethany and it is the perfect example of how to use a monochromatic color scheme while still giving your quilt texture and movement. Absolutely beautiful!
Go take a look at Bethany's feed to see the second she's working on right now during the QAL! I know it will be stunning!😍

The All Wrapped Up quilt pattern is available in my shop linked in my bio (or at www.SewJoyfulStudio.com) as an instant download. If you are a shop interested in wholesale patterns, please send me a message or contact me through my website.

Pattern: All Wrapped Up by Sew Joyful Studio

Happy Week 3! 🌼
You just wrapped up (pun intended😉) the most time consuming week of the QAL, so give yourselves a big pat on the back! And if you didn't quite finish last week's assignment, no need to fret because this week is Strip Piecing! It should go much faster, and will give you a bit of extra breathing room to finish up all that trimming from last week🤍

This week's long straight seams are fairly simple, however there are definitely tips and tricks to making sure they remain consistent from seam to seam:
🌸Pinning: Many quilters pin along the seam every few inches to make sure that your raw edges stay aligned. Others are fast and loose and don't pin at all! I can find it helpful to pin the beginning and end of a seam, so that the two fabric pieces are fed through the machine evenly.
🌸Practice your scant ¼" seam: It just takes practice to get a consistent scant ¼" seam. For an in depth look at perfecting your ¼" seam, scant or not, take a peek at the blog post Megan at has on her website🤍
🌸Reduce stitch length: Reducing your stitch length to 1.5 or 2 mm when strip piecing will help to make sure the seam stays strong once cut.

Week 3's generous sponsors. You MUST go give these ladies a follow if you aren't already:
💜 .yes.sewco One winner will be receiving a Spring Blooms pattern bundle from Heather including two of her quilt patterns - Florally and Bloom And Glow!
🩵 A second winner will be receiving a pattern bundle of their choice! Including one quilt pattern and one bag pattern from Tamara's shop!

If you haven’t signed up for the QAL yet, you can join us via the link in my bio and grab your All Wrapped Up pattern from my website! You'll receive the welcome email, as well as all of the previous weeks' emails that you've missed so you'll be all caught up!

💕Fabrics: by and purchased from

Happy Mother’s Day!🤍

I’m spending the week hiking in the desert with my boys🌵☀️

Being this little boy’s mama is the best job I’ve ever had - it’s a difficult, loving, chaotic, and beautiful life. To all you moms of littles, moms of grown ups, dog mamas, moms with babies in heaven, and mother figures, I see you, and I hope you are showered with love today🌸

Quilt was made by my loving friends: 🥰

And we're off on Week 2 of the All Wrapped Up QAL! Get ready to start sewing.... and trimming!😅

This week we are focusing on making our Half Square Triangles and our Angle Sub Units. Keep using those fabric labels to stay organized! I'll be sharing a few tips over the next few days on how to stay sane while sewing these sections together and doing all that trimming🌸

Don't worry, this is the most time consuming week of the QAL, but next week we'll have a bit more breathing room! So if you don't finish everything this week, you'll have a little extra catch up time next week. But you can do this!💪

Make sure you are following the hashtag so you can keep up with all the fun that's going on!

If you haven’t signed up for the QAL yet, but want to join the party, jump in! You can join us via the link in my bio and grab your All Wrapped Up pattern from my website! You'll recieve the welcome email, as well as all of the previous weeks' emails that you've missed so you'll be all caught up!

And of course, Week 2's fabulous sponsor: Crafty Moose Quilts 💕 One winner will be receiving this Warm Woodlands Quilt Kit & Pattern from Ann‼️ (swipe to see the prize) 🤍 This quilt pattern and mockup are STUNNING. I am already jealous of whoever wins this prize.🤣

Happy sewing friends!

💕Fabrics: by and purchased from

Question for you…🌸

Do you use a Fabric Swatch sheet when it’s included? Typically I don’t use one, but for my throw size of All Wrapped Up, I need all the help I can get to stay organized!🙌🏻

What are your best organization tips when using this many fabrics in one quilt?

Don’t forget to post a photo this week of your fabric pull or your cut pieces with the hashtag and tag me to be entered to win this week’s prize from - a pattern bundle of 3 PDF patterns of your choice✨

💕Fabrics: and Wings in Light Fuscia both by and purchased from

This one is extra special to me✨

This 2-color floral baby sized version of the All Wrapped Up quilt was made by my own mom Deborah Hagen💕 While choosing the fabric for her test quilt, this stuck out. This floral is very reminiscent of something you would have seen in my Mamaw's house (my mom's mom). We lost my Mamaw just over two years ago now. It's extra special to create with fabric that reminds us of all those beautiful memories, and gives us a little piece of her here on earth😇

The All Wrapped Up QAL is going strong in Week 1, but there is still plenty of time to join! Head to the link in my bio to join me on this quilt along adventure🧡

🌸 We are well into Week 1 of the All Wrapped Up QAL and now that we have chosen our fabrics, it's time to cut!
I honestly kind of love cutting fabric for a quilt - the monotony and sense of accomplishment I get as I march down the cutting instructions checking it off as I go is so peaceful to me!

I've dealt with pain in my hands for years now (likely from playing violin since the age of 4) which definitely is the least enjoyable part of fabric cutting for me. Any recommendations for ergonomic rotary cutters? 😅

Here are a couple of other tips for this step in the quilting process:
🎀Fresh rotary cutter blade - if you're even questioning whether or not you should change out your blade, do it.
🎀Cut on a table the correct height for you - for lots of years, I would put my cutting mat on the floor and go to town, so if you're there, I see you! These days I have an adjustable height table so that I can put the table at just above hip height, and it has saved my back!
🎀New to quilting and not sure what all these WOF cuts mean? - There is a great blog post from on how to cut fabric that you should check out!
🎀Use those labels - keeping your cut pieces organized will help SO much later on as you piece your quilt top.

Don't forget to post a photo this week of your progress, using the hashtag and tag me to be entered to win this week's prize from - a pattern bundle of 3 PDF patterns of your choice✨

There is still plenty of time to join the QAL - sign up at the link in my bio and you'll receive the previous weeks' emails you've missed, as well as be signed up to receive future QAL emails!

💕Fabrics: by and purchased from

Fabric is my love language✨

When I saw the Forest Forage collection come out from I knew I had to use it for a FQ version of All Wrapped Up. These beautiful fabrics are from and Sara helped me choose the perfect backing fabric to coordinate! I have never made a quilt with wovens before, so this is new to me! But those little flowers were way too cute to pass up🥹

Typically this is how I choose fabrics for a quit - I fall in love with a collection and use all fabrics from that collection, OR I find a floral fabric that I absolutely MUST use as a backing and I choose solids that coordinate for the quilt top.

Here are a couple of other ideas if you're having trouble:
🎀Go monochromatic - maybe you want to make a quilt with all different shades of blues!
🎀Complementary colors - think opposite each other on the color wheel (blue/orange, green/red, etc.) There is a super informative and fun blog post from on color theory for quilters that I highly recommend!
🎀Pinterest - this is the greatest creative search engine of all time! Try searching for "spring florals color palette" for an almost infinite number of inspiration pictures!
🎀Use a quilt kit - buying a curated kit from a fabric shop is perfect if you want to feel confident that you will absolutely love your color combos! There are a few fantastic kits available from and 🤍

Don't forget to post a photo this week of your progress, using the hashtag and tagging me to be entered to win this week's prize from - a pattern bundle of 3 PDF patterns of your choice✨

💕Fabrics: and Wings in Light Fuscia both by and purchased from

Wishing you a Happy Week 1 of the All Wrapped Up QAL! Let's get this party started, shall we?!

This week we are choosing fabric and cutting it. Keep an eye out in the coming days here on my feed where I will be sharing my fabric pull, as well as some tips for keeping all those pieces straight while cutting your fabric! Make sure you are following the hashtag so you can keep up with all the fun that's going on!

If you signed up for the QAL before today you should have received the first email this morning. If you haven’t signed up yet, but are feeling a bit of FOMO seeing everyone's fabulous fabric pulls, no problem! You can join us via the link in my bio and grab your All Wrapped Up pattern from my website! It's not too late to come to the quilty party we're throwing🥳

Last but certainly not least, Week 1's fabulous sponsor: Abby Maed💕 One winner will be receiving a pattern bundle from Abby including 3 Abby Maed PDF patterns of their choice! 🤍 Having had the chance to make many quilts from Abby's patterns, I can personally say this winner is winning the lottery!

Happy fabric week friends!

These little florals are everything to me✨

This stunning mini All Wrapped Up quilt block by .shea.quilts is the perfect example of how to mix and match solids and patterns. I can't stop looking at it!
Kate is a joy to work with, and I am so lucky to have her on my team of testers!

The pattern includes instructions for two mini layouts, one of which is pictured here, giving you two great choices for small projects! The mini sizes have options included for 2-color or 3-color!

The All Wrapped Up QAL begins this Friday, May 3rd! Head to the link in my bio to purchase the pattern and sign up to join me on this quilt along adventure!🧡

This sweet All Wrapped Up tote bag was made by Heck Yes Sew Co and I could not love it more! The straight line quilting is the perfect touch to this block! 🧡

This pattern was inspired by gift giving - and who wouldn't want a cute quilted tote bag like this as a gift?! Or even better, use this tote as a gift bag and fill it with a bunch of goodies🤩

Head over to Heck Yes Sew Co and take a peek at Heather's stunning feed. She is an incredibly talented pattern designer herself, and just about the sweetest soul you'll ever come across🤍

The pattern includes instructions for two mini layouts, one of which is pictured here, giving you two great choices for small projects! The mini sizes have options included for 2-color or 3-color!

The Quilt Along begins this Friday, May 3rd!🥳 Still plenty of time to head to the link in my bio to sign up and choose your fabrics!

Can you feel the coziness in these pictures?🤍

Tamara is the queen of soft fabric pulls, and beautiful quilting. When I see photos of her quilts, I can almost feel the hug through the screen. These zippered aqua blue pillows she made from her All Wrapped Up minis are no different! Also, can we talk about that mustard yellow striped binding for a minute?! Such a sweet touch.✨

The pattern includes instructions for both mini layouts pictured here, giving you two great choices for small projects! The mini sizes have options included for 2-color, 3-color, or you can get a little crazy and make your own 4-color variation like Tamara did here!😉🤍

Head over to page to see more of the beautiful, strong, immensely talented Tamara. Her skill is top notch, and her eye for design is spot on. (Also, you absolutely need to go look at her handmade bags because they are to die for!)😍

Pattern: All Wrapped Up by me!
Fabric:
Longarm Quilting: by , with panto design from

Navy and Gold - there's a reason this color combo is a classic.✨💙

This phenomenal was made by and it is a jaw dropper! Ann went back and forth on color scheme, but ultimately went with her initial choice, and WOW.

Ann is one of those people who will show up to every game and be your loudest cheerleader - consistently lifting up those around her. It is a true JOY to call her my friend💕 I have had the pleasure of making a few quilts from Ann's patterns, and they are all beautiful and have incredible meaning behind them!
Go give her a follow to keep an eye on what's coming next - ever wanted an expert to teach you how to make tshirt quilts? Because she is your girl! Don't miss it!

If you'd like to make your own version of Ann's quilt in the upcoming All Wrapped Up QAL, the fabrics she used are listed below! Get the pattern and sign up for the QAL in my bio.✨

Pattern: All Wrapped Up by me!
Fabrics: Nocturnal, Turmeric, and Snow

✨Scroll. Stopper.✨

made the FQ version of the throw size All Wrapped Up quilt. When Abby told me she wanted to use her Signature Pure Solids from for her test of the I was more than excited. I knew that she would nail it, and she did just that!😍

If you're not yet following you are missing out on some incredible quilty content. Abby is a talented pattern designer, quilter, bag maker, and the sweetest friend.💕

If you love this version as much as we do, has quilt kits available! You can go pick one up and join me for the free All Wrapped Up QAL that is starting May 3rd! 🤍

I have been SO antsy to show off the All Wrapped Up quilts that my phenomenal pattern testers have made! And who better to kick it off with than Emily who doubles as my cover quilt longarmer! 🤩

Emily made this stunning FQ version of the throw size quilt! The colors she chose take me right into nature - reminding me of a blue sky above the mountains leading into the grassy hills below💚

Not only are her color choices and piecing top notch, can we talk about that longarm quilting?! I trust Emily with all of my quilts. Even better? All Wrapped Up quilt tops finished by the end of June will receive a 20% off discount from on edge to edge longarming.🩵

One more thing... The All Wrapped Up QAL starts May 3rd, and if you join, you may have a chance to win the secret Grand Prize from 👀😏 Emily will be making another version of the during the QAL, too! Join us at the link in my bio!

The All Wrapped Up quilt pattern is available in my shop linked in my bio (or at www.SewJoyfulStudio.com) as an instant download. If you are a shop interested in wholesale patterns, please send me a message or contact me through my website.

Pattern: All Wrapped Up by Sew Joyful Studio
Fabric: Palette Picks for
Quilting:
Pantograph: Abacus by Patricia E. Ritter

Did someone say QAL?! 🤩

The is kicking off in just two weeks and I can’t wait to sew along with you!
It will be relatively short and sweet, only 5 weeks, but plenty of time to get your quilt done by the summer - the perfect chance to make your new favorite park/picnic quilt!☀️
Scroll down to see the quilty details and be sure to sign up here so you don’t miss any of the fun:
https://sewjoyfulstudio.myflodesk.com/allwrappedupqal

Thank you to everyone who has already signed up - I’m so excited to have so many of you joining me! And huge thank you to all the generous sponsors as well. I will be sharing much more about them soon!

Quilt kits will be available from some of my favorite online shops: and 🩵

Finally! is offering a 20% discount on longarming for all All Wrapped Up quilt tops received by the end of June🥳

All Wrapped Up QAL
✨5 weeks starting May 3rd and finishing up June 7th
✨Sew along making All Wrapped Up (pattern in my shop, link in my bio)
✨Sign up to receive the weekly emails full of information, tips, prize details and fun!
🎀Week 1: Choose and Cut Fabric
🎀Week 2: HST and Sub Unit Construction
🎀Week 3: Strip Piecing
🎀Week 4: Block Assembly
🎀Week 5: Quilt Top Assembly

Only 2 more sleeps until this pattern is out in the world!☀️

This cover girl took a little vacation to the beach and she just sparkles in the sunshine! The pattern is all set to release this Thursday, April 18th🧡 The pattern includes 3 quilt sizes (mini, baby, and throw), and 3 colorways (2 color, 3 color, and FQ version)!

Sign up for my email newsletter (link in my bio) to receive all the updates directly to your inbox! Including a super fun QAL starting in just a couple weeks🤩

Quilt kits will be available from some of my favorite online shops: and 🩵

Also! is offering a 20% discount on longarming for all All Wrapped Up quilt tops received by the end of June🥳

Take a look at the hashtag to see what incredible things the testers have been making!!😘

Pattern: All Wrapped Up (releasing April 18th)
Fabrics: Pure Solids
Longarm Quilting:

Finishing touches🎀

Hand embroidering a quilt label has become one of my favorite finishing steps for my quilts. It’s a labor of love and the perfect nod to all the work that went into making it. ✨

I will never stop sharing about online hand embroidery class - you simply have to take it. Go check out Megan’s page and sign up to learn this skill from her! 🤍

All Wrapped Up is releasing next Thursday, April 18th. The pattern includes 3 sizes (mini, baby, and throw), with two mini size design variations! It also includes 2 color, 3 color, and FQ options! I can’t wait to share the full quilt with you on Monday🤩