Star Cluster

Wendy brought this bold quilt that comes from designer Tula Pink.  The pattern is called Star Cluster and features fabrics from two of Tula's collections - Everglow and True Colors Neon.

Every block features a fussy cut center featuring all the colorful animals.  The fabric is neon in person.  These pictures do not really capture that.

Wendy chose the Soho pantograph and the circles certainly complement the large polka dot setting triangles.   Wendy added a cozy Cuddletex backing and had the binding stripe added by my colleague Marion.  This is just such a bright and happy quilt.  How can you not smile looking at it!

 

Donna's Sampler

Donna brought this woody sampler quilt.   She thought she might use it at her cottage and I think that sounds just perfect. 

Some of these prints looked very familiar, but I couldn't really put my finger on them, except one that I'm sure was a Holly Taylor print from days gone by.  

Donna selected the Mimosa pantograph and a rich brown Fireside backing.  The pop of burgundy binding is a really nice finishing touch added by my colleague Marion.

Raindrops

Donna brought this wonderful quilt.  The pattern is called Raindrops from Judy Niemeyer of Quiltworx.  Lots of paper piecing in this one to get those sharp points!

Donna selected this Tickle pantograph and I love the movement it adds to the quilt top.

Donna opted to have Marion add the binding on this one so is it ready to be enjoyed.

 

Rail Fence Pinwheel

When my sister-in-law Christie was clearing out her mom's sewing room, she passed one some quilting cottons to me.  These are not normally colours that I am drawn to, but there were well coordinated so I wanted to see what I could come up with.

After a little head scratching and math, I decided that a rail fence block would make the fabric go the furthest.  I decided on the pinwheel layout.  I used the Soho pantograph as I like how it mimicked the circles in two of the fabric prints.

I had just enough of the striped fabric for the binding which I love.  This quilt has headed up north to be part of the Quilts for Wildfire Relief.

Owl Baby Quilt

Reneta made this darling quilt for a lucky new baby.  The owl block comes from the Fancy Forest quilt by Elizabeth Hartman.  I just love the grey and peach combo she chose.

Reneta has made countless baby quilts in this style with differing animals  For most, like this one Reneta's request has been for my Freehand woodgrain quilting and I am always happy to oblige.

 

Shelly's T-shirt quilt

This quilt from Shelly is a real labour of love.  She made this for her daughter Zoe out her most loved T-shirts and sweatshirts.

The shirts represent a wide range of interests - water polo, school musicals, travel, concerts, the Faculty of Architecture and work experiences.

Shelly puzzled all these treasures together and brought it over for some sweet quilting. She added a cozy grey flannel backing and chose the Pieces of My Heart which really felt like a perfect fit.

Good job Shelly, I'm sure this will be treasured.

 

Around the Island 3

This is Reneta's latest variation on the Around the Island quilt from The Quilted Stash.  You can see the two other versions here and here.  They are some of my favorite projects of all time.  And if you aren't familiar and are wondering what island - that is Newfoundland, Canada.

Reneta made this as a gift for a friend and the request was to keep the quilting quite simple.  The Love Those Curls Pantograph was the perfect choice.