Roundabout Placemats and Runners

I made this set of placemats and runners for my daughter Kyla.  Kyla's table is either a large circle, or an oval with the leaf in.  The Roundabout pattern by our Highway 10 Designs is perfect (and was totally designed with her table in mind.)

I made six placemats and had enough left to made the bonus hexagon centre.  The pattern includes instructions on how to customize the size of the placemats to best fit your table.  (If you don't prewash your fabric and batting allow for shrinkage.)

I also made this runner that is one of two included in the pattern.

Then I decided to try something different. I made a single Hexagon from our Lug Nuts pattern that made a large centre that fits perfectly on her 48" table.

The entire set was quilted with the Ripples pantograph.  I usually custom quilt placemats, but decided to go a different way after doing this for my friend Reneta this year.  I loaded a single large piece of backing and batting and just placed all the pieces close together and I was off to the races.

 

Skully

Becky made this quilt for her brother who loves all things skulls.  The pattern she used was originally part of the 2023 Spooky Season Sampler, but is also available as a stand alone block pattern from Corine Sovey.

When Becky and her daughter walked in with this quilt I must admit that I was a little bit stumped as to what pantograph would suit this top.  As we were browsing my collection, it was her daughter who confidently suggested the Ripples pantograph, and Becky and I immediately knew she hit the nail on the head.  It adds the right amount of texture and the perfect vibe for the top.

I don't have anyone in my life who would necessarily appreciate a skull themed quilt, so I am unlikely to make one, but I love the variety of quilts that come through my studio that I get to appreciate and enjoy for a little while!

 

Cosmic Sea Home Quarter

Tina made this happy version of our Highway 10 Designs Home Quarter pattern.  It is a Fat Quarter friendly pattern and a favorite "Make again" pattern for many quilters.  

Tina used the Cosmic Sea fabric collection from Calli and Co for Cotton and Steel.

To keep with the water theme Tina chose the Ripples pantograph and I do think it was the perfect finishing touch.

And I will flood you with more pictures as I just couldn't choose what I liked best.  Home Quarter is available in paper format or as a PDF download from the Highway 10 Designs website.

Amy's Alternate Routes

This is Amy's bold and beautiful version of the Highway 10 Designs Alternate Routes pattern.  Her fabrics have such great contrast that all of the hard work she did making lots and lots of HST really stands out!

When this quilt arrived in my studio there was a note attached asking if I had any backing fabric on hand that might work.  Lo and behold my bolt of blue Crackle wide backing from Northoctt matched perfectly!  I have a small selection of wide backs on hand to make it easy for my customers if they are stuck for a backing because their "local quilt store" is a two hour drive or more.

Amy selected the Ripples pantograph and it adds a nice texture without taking away from the piecing.

The Alternate Routes pattern is a fun pattern for a group of friends to sew as the pattern contains 20 different layout options, no two quilts need to be the same.  You can find it here.

 

Three for Margaret

Margaret sent this very unique Lake Views quilt.  The pattern is by Doug Leko of Antler Quilt Designs and features Holly Taylor's  Lake View fabric.  Margaret recently moved to the lake full time, so this quilt couldn't be more perfect.

Margaret selected the Ripples pantograph, and it finishes it off perfectly.

Next up is a lovely Log Cabin quilt.  How can you go wrong with a classic like this?

 

The breath of the gods pantograph was the choice to finish this one.

And last but not least is something completely different - a modern quilt pattern that Margaret found in a magazine.  The Oasis pantograph gave it a clean finish without being too dense or too busy. 

 

Amy's One Block Wonder

Amy made this funky One Block Wonder as part of a fun challenge between friends.  They each bought some Tula Pink fabric and decided to make some version of a Stack 'n Whack quilt or One Block Wonder.  They were to show them off at their next retreat, which of course didn't happen because of Covid restrictions.  

Amy used these two fabrics from Tula Pink's Zuma line.

 

 

 

I knew exactly which panto I thought would look good on this quilt and sent Amy only one photo.  She agreed with my suggestion of "Ripples."

Amy used up all the extra fabric from the front into a fun pieced backing and the solids sure show off the pantograph well.