Oh Canada Quilts

Two Canadian themed quilts came through my studio this month.  This first was made by Donna for her brother who lives in Thailand.  The pattern is called Glorious and Free by the Quilter on Fire.

All the fabrics that Donna used are from the Oh Canada collections from Northcott.  I really love the combinations she used. The Bora Bora pantograph was a lovely choice.  I see leaves gently blowing in the wind.

The second quilt was made by Myrna for an exchange student that is staying with a family member.  All the fabrics are also form the Northcott Oh Canada collections.

We decided to use the Maple Syrup pantograph and add a few more maple leaves in the mix.  This will be a wonderful keepsake of their time in Canada.

Hudson Bay Point Blanket Quilt

 

Wendy brought the Hudson's Bay Point Blanket Quilt that she made for some special friends.  Wendy didn't want straight line quilting, so we kept with the Canadian theme and added the Maple Syrup pantograph.

Wendy add a beautiful cream Fireside on the back for an extra cozy finish.

My Canada Home Quarter

Caron made this fantastic quilt using the My Canada collection from Northcott.  The pattern is Home Quarter from Highway 10 Designs and is a relaxing make using Fat Quarters.

Caron selected the Maple Syrup pantograph to continue the theme.  You can't see much of it on the front with the wide variety of prints, but it sure looks great on the grey Fireside backing.

Broken Herringbone

 

Bridy made this great quilt using the "From Far and Wide" fabric collection from Kate and Birdie.  This truly Canadian collection is really interesting in a non traditional colour palette.  This pattern is Broken Herringbone from Violet Craft. 

Bridy chose the Maple Syrup pantograph which fits the theme perfectly.  Bridy treated herself to more fabric from the collection for the quilt back and the pantograph shows up really well there.

Little Owl & More

I have been so busy quilting that I haven't kept up with sharing photos.  Time to change that and share 3 lovely little quilts today.  First up is a joint baby gift made by Shalane with support from Reneta and Amy.  The pattern is called Little Owl by Bound Co.

The group quickly agreed on the Gingersnap pantograph to finish off this darling project.

Next up is a little quilt Reneta put together with the leftover from her Patchwork Swoon Quilt.  Reneta brought the leftover blocks and fabrics to our retreat and popped them up on the design wall.  We moved things around and got opinions from the group and ended up with the sweet little quilt .

Reneta selected the Fanciful Fliers pantograph to the perfect finish.

Joanne brought this lovely lap quilt.  The pattern is a called Cabin Fever.  

We used the Maple Syrup pantograph with shows up so nicely on the solid backing.

 

Not Your Mother's Rail Fence - Curling edition

Denise made this lap sized version of the Highway 10 Designs "Not Your Mother's Rail Fence" pattern.  Her selection of curling and maple leaf fabrics are perfect for the season of curling up on the couch to watch all the games on TV!  Denise selected the Maple Syrup pantograph to continue the theme.

 

Not Your Mother's Rail Fence is a beginner friendly pattern as comes together quickly with no stress.  Pattern is available in paper and PDF format on the Highway 10 Designs website.

 

My Canada Home Quarter

Lorraine made this lovely version of the Highway 10 Designs' Home Quarter quilt from a kit she purchased at Keystone Modern Creative.  The fabrics are from Northcott's "My Canada" line.

Lorraine selected the Maple Syrup Pantograph for a very fitting finish.

If you have a fat quarter bundle lying around, Home Quarter is a great pattern.  The large pieces let you enjoy the fabrics you fell in love with, and it is easy to manage directional prints as well.  Sizes from lap to king are included.

  

 

Blue Kaleidoscope and more

This beautiful Kaleidoscope quilt was made by Karen.  All of the blocks are cut from the single fabric you see in the inner border.  The variation always amazes me.

Karen selected the Flower Child Pantograph and I used a graphite colored So Fine thread for the quilting.

Karen often makes interesting pieced backings and this is the first time I saw a zipper back and I love it!

This second quilt Karen sent was made from the leftover of this Shadow Box quilt.  She chose the Maple Syrup Pantograph which looks great on the front and with the print on the flannel backing.