Two for Ann

Ann brought two lovely quilts.  The fabrics used in these quilts were originally selected for a different project, but the intended recipient preferred purple, yellow and green so Ann pivoted with that project.  These two quilts will be sent to Ann's daughter to be used on her living room couches.   One person's loss in another person's gain!

The first quilt features a paper pieced star pattern from Carol Doak’s book 50 Fabulous Paper Pieced Stars called the Maryland Star.

Ann selected the Breath of the Gods pantograph and we ran it vertically to match the layout the quilt.  A lovely Northcott Canvas Wide Flannel backing is the perfect cozy touch.

The second quilt is a block called the Eyes of March that Ann found on the Quilter's Cache website.  Again this is a paper pieced pattern which Ann loves to do.  She also added the wonderful square on point border for some extra interest.

Ann selected the Fascination pantograph which adds some nice movement across the quilt.

Happy Stripes

Kris dug into her fabric stash and pulled together a fantastic Christmas quilt for herself.  The addition of the Ruby Star Hole Punch Dot Fabric in metallic gold really made it all shine. The pattern is called Happy Stripes by Quilty Love. 

Kris selected the Fascination pantograph and my favorite gold thread - Superior's Magnifico in 2063 Clover Honey.

The pattern included suggestions on how to use the cut off corner pieces, and Kris made a fun pieced backing out one of the ideas.

 

Off Track

 

Lea made this charming quilt.  The pattern is called Off Track by Cluck Cluck Sew.  It was a happy memory for me to see this fabric collection - Botanics by Carolyn Friedlander- as it is the fabric collection that Kathy and I used on the original Quarter Sections cover quilt.

We opted for the Fascination pantograph on this one.  This pantograph has been in my collection from the beginning and it never disappoints.  It adds great movement over the geometric piecing lines.

2 for Val

Val brought two quilts that were both mystery quilt alongs done with Melissa Marginet during covid times.  Both quilts are now available as stand alone patterns at www.melissamarginet.ca  

First up is Daisy Chain.  I love the lime green in Val's color palette.  Val chose the Fascination pantograph which adds some nice movement to the quilt top.

Val used the a few fabrics to pull together a coordinated quilt back making good use of the fabrics she had on hand.

The second quilt is called Linked.

Val chose the Flirtatious pantograph.  It reminds me of the flight path of all the dragonflies on her focal fabric.

And another resourceful quilt backing.  I love that it is planned yet scrappy.

Bear Paw

 

Susan made this lovely Bear Paw quilt entirely out of batiks.

Susan chose the Fascination pantograph that alwasy provides a nice all over texture.

Pine Trees

Sydney made this beautiful quilt with a collection of Kaffe Fassett fabrics. The pattern is called Pine Trees by Kim Mclean Designs.

Sydney’s piecing and appliqué are just immaculate.  She selected the Fascination pantograph.

Sydney used an amazing collection of polka dot prints in the background of the blocks and continued that theme into the backing fabric.

Proud to be Canadian Quilt

Kris brought this fabulous Mountie quilt that was a labour of love.  Kris is also part of an RCMP family so this will be a family treasure I'm sure.

The pattern is called "Love of Country" from a booklet called "Proud to be Canadian - True North Strong and Free" from Ruffled Elegance.  This quilt seemed familiar, and I found a copy of the book that I was given somewhere along the way,  I couldn't find a publication date, but it was an official product under license from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Foundation.

Kris said she worked on this over a number of years - I can see why.  The are about 225 log cabins blocks in the centre maple leaf section before you get to the trees or the applique!  

It was quilted with the Fascination pantograph and a nice blendy thread - So Fine # 456 Goose Down.

Lots to Share - Part 2!

Leslie made this quilt for her son-in-law that is a Winnipeg Jets fan.  She dug into her pattern stash for a perennial favorite - Yellow Brick Road by Atkinson Designs.

Leslie opted for a pantograph that has been a long time favorite as well - Fascination.  It looks great on so many quilts.

I like how the Jets fabric pops against the coordinating solids that Leslie paired with it.

Eileen made a special set of 8 placemats for her sister.  Eileen used a free pattern from All People Quilt called Star of the Table.

Eileen provided a single pieced of red backing fabric so I was able to quilt a small version of the Soho pantograph across all of them with ease.  I use a gold colored thread on both the front and the back.

Becky helped her friend Gil make this quilt for her partner out of his collection of Jiu-Jitsu tournament t-shirts.

Gil selected the Windswept pantograph and I think it adds a nice texture without competing for too much attention.

Ann made this quilt for her husband for Christmas.  All of the blocks are paper pieced and there are so many unique blocks to take in.

Ann selected the large version of the Soho pantograph that provides a nice density of quilting for this top.