Wonky Squares

 

Patrice made yet another wonderful scrappy quilt.  She made her crumb blocks again but this time mixed things up by adding a pretty turquoise background fabric.  She also used the wonky squares layout which really adds some interest as well.

You can never go wrong with the Gingersnap pantograph and it looks great here.  Patrice added what I think was a new vintage sheet to the back.  Some longarmers refuse sheets as backing fabric.  So far I haven't had any issues as long as they have been washed and they don't have a super high thread count. 

I am always amazed at  how all the different scraps somehow work together in the final product.  It’s just such a happy quilt!

Scrappy Squares and more

Patrice brought this wonderfully scrappy quilt.  The squares are cut at 2" and I'm sure that although it is a lot of sewing, it didn't make a much of a dent in the scrap basket. 

I love that Patrice used an interesting color for the background, as we often reach for white or cream when beginning a scrappy project.

Patrice chose the Calder pantograph which looks great on the front and coordinating backing.

Joanne had been in visiting Patrice and she made this lovely pastel batik quilt.

She selected the Gingersnap pantograph.  I love the small pieced strip that was added to the backing.  It adds visual interest and helped add the extra width that was required.

Lots to Share - Part 1!

I can't believe that it has been almost 2 months since I have shared any quilts!  I have been busy in the studio and out, so I am going to do my best to share more than 20 quilts before 2025 arrives.

A few years ago I quilted a lovely hexagon quilt for Shalane.  The quilt was a gift for her brother and sister-in-law and you can see it here.    This small hexagon quilt is for the couple's baby.  Shalane requested the same Gingersnap pantograph. 
 

Cindy made a whole lot of flying geese from a colorful ombre jelly roll to complete this top! 

Cindy chose the Popcorn pantograph which kind of looks like clouds in the sky with all of the geese.  Cindy opted to have my associate Marion add the binding, The ombre jellyroll strips in a variety of colors really add a charming finish to the quilt. 

Mary made this lovely quilt/wall hanging use a nativity themed panel and some borders.

The Divine pantograph was a nice finish that didn't detract from the images in the panel.

Susan made this music themed quilt with a really nice collection of music themed fabrics.

Originally we both thought maybe the Musica pantograph would be the right choice, but it seemed to compete with the prints and we both preferred the look of the Fascination pantograph instead.

Bright and Modern

Elaine made this bright and modern quilt that just feels happy.  She didn't use a commercial pattern but did some math and found a fun way to use her fabrics on both the front and the back!

She selected the Gingersnap pantograph and a white thread.

 

Gemini Twins

Tammy made this fun pair of quilts for newborn twins in her family.  The pattern is Gemini from Villa Rosa Designs and it couldn't be more fitting.

Both quilts received the Gingersnap pantograph for the quilting design. The first quilt with the white background had a lovely purple Fireside backing and we used a light lavender thread for the quilting.

We chose a dark teal thread for the quilting on the black background.  It doesn't disappear completely, but also doesn't distract from the graphic design.  These quilts also when home bound and ready to gift thanks to the binding service I facilitate through my associate Marion.

A Trio of Jelly Roll Quilts

Roberta made this trio of Jelly Roll Race quilts for her grandchildren.  I think she did a great job of making them equal but unique.

The first batik version with a purple Fireside backing was given the Fascination pantograph.

The second quilt featuring the Ruby Star Society Hole Punch Dots collection received the Flirtatious pantograph.  The fabric makes me think of confetti and the pantograph streamers so let the party begin!

And last but not least this batik version received the Gingersnap pantograph which seems to be the most popular in my collection.

Nobody Puts Baby in the Corner

 

Reneta made this cozy quilt using a selection of Mammoth Flannels.  The pattern is from Fabriculous and is called "Don't Put Baby in the Corner."

Reneta decided on the perennial favorite - Gingersnap for the pantograph.   I sometimes worry that this pantograph might be overdone in my studio, but everyone seems to like it and it looks great on a wide variety of quilts.