How it Works
We guide you through each step of making your quilt!
- Get Started – Enjoy a Free Welcome Kit
Join the Happy Place Block of the Month and as a thank you we will mail you a Happy Place Pincushion Kit right away. It’s a great way to practice your stitching as you await your first Box/Renewal on the next 15th of the month. - Receive Boxes 1 – 12
Each month you’ll receive the fabrics, pre-fused, laser cut applique pieces, full color instructions and a full sized applique placement guide to create your happy applique block! - Receive Box 13 – Home is My Happy Place Block
Box 13 contains the fabrics, pre-fused, laser cut applique pieces, full color instructions and a full sized applique placement guide to create your large Home is My Happy Place block. - Receive Box 14 – Your Finishing Kit
Box 14 is your Finishing Kit which includes your complete finishing pattern, pre-fused, sashing fabrics, border fabrics and binding fabric. - Enjoy Your Time Stitching
When your box arrives each month you are ready to begin stitching! Enjoy your happy time in your sewing space!
spots are limited, join today!
Happy Place Block of the Month
More than a Block of the Month, this is a truly enjoyable experience that you give yourself each month.
So much value is packed into every box because your 14 month membership includes everything you need to make the entire quilt top!
You receive a detailed pattern each month along with all of your pre-fused, laser cut applique pieces. No tracing and cutting … you are ready to start the block each month as soon as your box arrives. Oh yeah, did we mention it comes in a super cute Happy Place Box each month?!
Pick from Sewing Machine Applique or Embroidery Machine Applique – the choice is yours!
Choose Your Happy Place Experience
The Happy Place Block of the Month can be stitched using Sewing Machine Applique or Embroidery Machine Applique … the choice is yours!
Join the Sewing Machine Applique version if you want to complete your applique each month using your favorite applique stitch on your sewing machine. Join the Embroidery Machine Applique version if you want to complete your applique and quilting each month using your 8″ by 12″ hoop on your embroidery machine.
14 Month Block of the Month
Free Shipping!
- Pre-Fused, Laser Cut Applique Pieces
- Step-by-Step Sewing Machine Applique Patterns
- Full Size Applique Placement Guides
- All Fabrics Needed for Quilt Top
- Binding Fabric
14 Month Block of the Month
Free Shipping!
- Pre-Fused, Laser Cut Applique Pieces
- Step-by-Step Embroidery Machine Applique Patterns
- Downloadable Embroidery Machine Files for Applique Stitching Blocks 1 – 12
- All Fabrics Needed for Quilt Top
- Binding Fabric
Which Way Works for You?
We offer two methods to complete the applique stitching on the Happy Place Block of the Month … either with your sewing machine or your embroidery machine. Let’s compare the two ways …
Use Your Sewing Machine to applique blocks one – thirteen
Sewing Machine Applique
You will want to choose Happy Place Sewing Machine Applique Block of the Month if you want to use your sewing machine to stitch the applique. You’ll receive a full-size applique placement guide to use with your pre-fused, laser cut applique pieces and recommended stitch order with thread colors for each block!
You’ll piece your entire quilt top together using your sewing machine and can then choose to quilt your Happy Place Quilt on your sewing machine, by hand or you can send it off to a longarm quilter.
use your embroidery machine to applique blocks one – twelve
Embroidery Machine Applique
You’ll want to choose Happy Place Embroidery Machine Applique Block of the Month if you want to use your Embroidery Machine to build the applique units and stitch the applique for Blocks One – Twelve in the hoop. These downloadable embroidery files work specifically with your pre-fused, laser cut applique pieces that you receive each month in your Happy Place Box!
You’ll use your Sewing Machine to complete Block Thirteen, the large Home is My Happy Place block on the bottom right of the quilt.
The most important thing to know: your embroidery hoop MUST be 8″ by 12″. Please use the Happy Place Test File to test the size of your embroidery hoop.
You will piece your entire quilt top together using your sewing machine and can then choose to quilt your Happy Place Quilt on your sewing machine, by hand or you can send it off to a longarm quilter.
Free Gift for You
Join the Happy Place Block of the Month today and we will mail you a FREE Welcome Kit that contains a Happy Place Pincushion Kit! Quantities are limited, don’t delay.
Free Happy Place Pincushion Kit
You’ll receive a free pre-fused, laser cut Happy Place Pincushion kit when you join today! This will ship immediately upon joining the Happy Place Block of the Month. Your free Happy Place Pincushion project is a great way to get in a little bit of practice before you begin stitching your monthly blocks that create your adorable quilt!
$19.99 Value
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frequently asked questions
Happy Place Quilt Details
How big is the Happy Place Quilt?
The finished quilt is 55″ by 55″.
What fabrics are used in the quilt?
The Happy Place Quilt is made with 100% quilt shop quality cotton by Riley Blake Designs including Dapple Dots, Poparazzi and a variety of Lori Holt fabrics.
What techniques are used to create the Happy Place Quilt?
You will enjoy stitching your pre-fused, laser cut applique pieces using either your Sewing Machine or your Embroidery Machine. Make sure to join the Happy Place Block of the Month Experience that matches the machine you will use for your applique – a sewing machine or an embroidery machine. (Here is a video about Sewing Machine Applique vs Embroidery Machine Applique.)
You will use your sewing machine to piece your quilt top together.
Upon completion of your Happy Place Quilt Top, you can complete your quilting as desired. You can choose to use your sewing machine or your longarm machine to quilt your quilt top, you can hand quilt your quilt top or you can send your quilt top to a professional longarmer to quilt your quilt top.
Is this a good BOM for beginners?
YES! This is a great project for beginners all the way through advanced quilters. You will want to know the basics of using your sewing machine (or embroidery machine if you choose the Plus version). We will have video tutorials for the basic steps and put many, many step-by-step details into the monthly patterns.
We send you a FREE welcome gift when you join the Happy Place Block of the Month Experience. This adorable pincushion is not only fun to use all year while you make your quilt, it is also meant to serve as a quick way to practice your applique!
You can also watch our Stitch Tips Playlist on our Stitches of Love YouTube Channel to brush up on the basics of quilting!
How does my BOM renewal work each month?
Your Happy Place Block of the Month will renew on the 15th of each month for 14 months. You will automatically be charged on this date via your payment info on file for the duration of the program. Your box will ship soon after this date each month as the team processes your renewal order.
What notions do I need?
We’ve curated beautiful thread kits for your Happy Place Block of the Month Quilt and paired them with the perfect needles and notions. Use the links below to learn more:
How do I know if my Embroidery Machine Hoop is large enough?
Your embroidery machine hoop needs to be 8″ by 12″. You can use this FREE Embroidery Hoop Size Test specific to the Loads of Fun Block of the Month to test your hoop size.
Simply “purchase” this Embroidery Hoop Size Test for FREE, load the proper file format onto your embroidery machine and then follow the steps provided with your download.
What Embroidery Machine File Formats are Offered?
Your downloadable files include the following formats:
- .DST
- .EMD
- .EXP
- .HUS
- .JEF
- .PES
- .VIP
- .VP3
- .XXX
Choose Your Happy Place Experience
The Happy Place Block of the Month can be stitched using Sewing Machine Applique or Embroidery Machine Applique … the choice is yours!
Join the Sewing Machine Applique version if you want to complete your applique each month using your favorite applique stitch on your sewing machine. Join the Embroidery Machine Applique version if you want to complete your applique and quilting each month using your 8″ by 12″ hoop on your embroidery machine.
14 Month Block of the Month
Free Shipping!
- Pre-Fused, Laser Cut Applique Pieces
- Step-by-Step Sewing Machine Applique Patterns
- Full Size Applique Placement Guides
- All Fabrics Needed for Quilt Top
- Binding Fabric
14 Month Block of the Month
Free Shipping!
- Pre-Fused, Laser Cut Applique Pieces
- Step-by-Step Embroidery Machine Applique Patterns
- Downloadable Embroidery Machine Files for Applique Stitching Blocks 1 – 12
- All Fabrics Needed for Quilt Top
- Binding Fabric
What is a Block of the Month Quilt Program?
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Amy bruecken Designs
Meet Amy Bruecken
Hi! My name is Amy Kohring Bruecken. I have published needlework patterns for the last 25 years, first with my sister (and best friend) as Sisters & Best Friends, and now as Amy Bruecken Designs since 2007.
I gravitate towards bright colors and have a fondness of CUTE! I love the creative process … from sketching new designs to selecting yummy fibers and fabrics. I am happiest when spending time with my family, especially Rosie and Lucy, ideally with a cupcake.
stitches of love quilting
Meet Julie and Brittany
We are Julie and Brittany, the Mother-Daughter Duo of Stitches of Love. Together with our amazing team, we bring you happy Block of the Month Clubs that you can’t resist!
Julie is the artist and designer behind our company. She is always working on new drawings and patterns, and her office is a beautiful sewing room stuffed with fabric scraps and sketches. She’s our mad scientist behind the finished product.
Brittany is the official digitizer of all of Julie’s (Mom’s) and our licensed artists artwork, which means she makes the designs compatible with our laser cutters and your embroidery machines. She also oversees the day-to-day happenings around Stitches of Love!
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