Sandy Claws

I can finally share this one!  Becky made this quilt as a surprise Christmas gift for her husband.  I was quite surprised that she was able to pull it off as he is more aware/invested in her quilting projects than the average partner.  The pattern is called Sandy Claws from Art East Quilting Co.

To make this quilt extra special she added the Nova Scotia tartan as the backing fabric.  Becky was able to pick that up on a trip back home this summer.

Becky chose the Bora Boara pantograph  and some white thread for a simple but effective finish.

 

Mirror Mirror and more from Julie

Julie made this lovely Mirror Mirror quilt.  You can find the free tutorial for this pattern from Jordan Fabrics here.

Julie selected the Soho pantograph and we used So Fine #456 Goose Down which is a great thread that blends well between the green and the gold.

Julie also made this fun quilt with a dog panel in the centre and some more dog themed fabrics to frame it. 

The Bora Bora pantograph was the choice for this one. I find Bora Bora looks really good on most panels.

Wanda's Sparrows

Wanda made this stunning Sparrows quilt.  The pattern is by Pen & Paper Patterns.   The navy background fabric is a beautiful compliment to the bird fabrics that came from the Tilda Cotton Beach collection (and a few from Wanda’s stash).

Wanda selected the Bora Bora pantograph which adds some nice "windy" texture to the quilt.

She added this cozy grey Fireside backing and a wool batt for extra loft and coziness.

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.

Reneta's $3.31 Quilt

Reneta followed along with a mystery quilt that was sponsored by the Canadian Quilters Association in 2023. The pattern was free to members.  The pattern is called the $3.31 quilt and was designed by John at Art East Quilting Company.  The name comes from the fact that the images are those depicted on the Canadian coins that total $3.31.

Reneta dug into her stash to select the fabrics for all the blocks in this quilt.  All the animals just pop off her pretty background color.

Reneta originally thought that she wanted a maple leaf themed pantograph, but in the end the less busy Bora Bora pantograph felt like the right choice.

 

Cathy's Town Square

 Cathy made this sweet farm themed quilt for a good friend's first great granddaughter.  Cathy used the Fabric Cafe Town Square pattern but added some sashing between the blocks to change it up a bit.

Cathy selected the Bora Bora pantograph for a breezy finish to this quilt.  The pattern shows up beautifully on the brown Cuddletex backing fabric.

 

Puffin Star

 

This darling quilt was made by pattern tester Reneta. The Puffin Star quilt is part of the new spring release patterns from Art East Quilting Company.

The Bora Bora pantograph seemed like the perfect fit for some puffins on the windy shore.

Blue and Yellow Scrap Buster

Karen dug into her scraps and made this wonderful blue and yellow quilt.  Scrap quilts are always fun for me when they are from someone I've quilted for a number of times.  I love looking at all the different prints and being reminded of quilts that have visited my studio previously.

Karen selected the Bora Boar pantograph and I love the flowing curls against the rectangle piecing.  Karen wasn't smitten with the original backing she brought along, and decided to replace it with the beautiful navy Stonehenge from my small collection of widebacks.

Isn't it amazing how wonderful these "scraps" look?

 

A Couple of Art East Quilts

Art East Quilting Company has some of the most fun patterns on the market today.  Recently two of them came through my studio.  First up is this darling quilt made by Shelly. This pattern is called "Cattle Call."  

I just loved the colours Shelly used.   Shelly decided on the Bora Bora pantogrpah and a medium green thread.

Next up is Cindy's "Trending" quilt that was a Block of Month project from Art East over the last year.  Cindy selected her own farbics in a very similar color palette to what was offered in the original kit.

Cindy selected the Breath of the Gods pantograph and a medium blue thread for the quilting.

My daughter helped me take a few fun photos in front the Alice in Wonderland mural on the side of our favorite tea shop here in Selkirk.  

My favorite animal in the quilt and a cute detail of the mural!