Catch up Post #1

So... it appears that I haven't shared any quilts since April!  I have in fact been quilting, but spent a lot of time enjoying my summer as well.  So time to share some of the wonderful things that have travelled through my studio in the last 5 months.

First up is the lovely BQ4 quilt that Marion brought.  Her niece fell in love with the black print and had Marion make it into a quilt for her.  The BQ patterns from Maple Island quilts are a great way to show off a larger scale print.

We used the Dragon's Breath pantograph which complimented come of the motifs in the focus print.

Elaine made this sweet Layer Cake Links quilt.  The free pattern is available here from the Fat Quarter shop.   She selected the Pieces of My Heart pantograph for a lovely finish.

Jukipa brought this pretty quilt made from a collection of Tilda fabrics.  

She selected the Feathered Garden pantograph  which was very fitting and looked pretty on the plain bakcing.

Jukipa also brought this cheerful jelly roll quilt and chose the Feather Unfurled pantograph for a sweet finish

Mary brought this rich quilt made from a collection of blue William Morris Fabrics.  I struggles to get good pictures of this one, but the wildflower pantograph was lovely addition with a green thread so it didn't fully disappear.

Amanda brought this fun Grinch quilt.  She chose the Quirky pantograph which i think is a fun addtion.

Christmas Mischief

 

Leslie put together this fun quilt using a Robert Kaufmann fabric collection featuring the Grinch.  The pattern is available for free on the Robert Kaufmann website and is called Christmas Mischief.

Leslie selected the Quirky pantograph for a fun simple finish.  I love the pop of lime green bindings that was added by "Bindings by Marion."

Christmas Mischief

Donna brought this fun quilt that she made for her Grinch loving grandson.  The pattern is called Christmas Mischief and is available on the Robert Kaufmann website.

Donna chose the Quirky pantograph and we decided that a white So Fine thread would be the best overall choice to not detract from the cute panels.

Donna found a great green Fireside fabric to make this quilt extra cozy!

I love getting to know my clients and learning about the special people that they make quilts for.  Donna delivered this quilt to her grandson in Toronto and shared a picture. I love it!

 

Hopscotch

Lisa brought this wonderful quilt.  The pattern is called Hopscotch by Bonnie Sullivan of All Through the Night Quilt patterns.  Lisa used a wide variety of blender fabrics from the Northcott Canvas line that she said she ordered online during the height of Covid restrictions that made in person shopping impossible.

Lisa selected the Quirky pantograph and we settled on a murky green thread that blended well with the wide variety of colours.

I just love the fun backing that Lisa found that coordinates with the top perfectly.

Sports Quilts for Cindy

Cindy brought a pair of sports themed quilts that she made for her grandsons.  The hockey themed quilt she bought as a kit.  The pattern is called Just Add Ice by Miss Winnie Designs and was designed to feature the Northcott "All Star Hockey" Collection.  Cindy selected the Yo-Yo pantograph for this one.

The second quilt was soccer themed, and Cindy used the pattern as a starting point and made up her own plan.  This quilt received the Quirky pantograph.

Both quilts were backed with Cuddletex and had finishing touch added by Bindings by Marion.

Memory Quilts and More

Jukipa brough 4 quilts for special little people in her life.   The first two are memory quilts that she was asked make for two little boys from pajamas and jeans of her daughter.

This first of the two memory quilts received the Quirky pantograph that is shown above and the second received the Gingersnap pantograph.

Jukipa also made two identical quilts for her granddaughters.  I love the cute llama print.  We decided to use similar but different hear pantographs - Ginger Heart on the first and Heartstrings on the second.

 

Monster Mash

Reneta made this super fun monster quilt as part of being a pattern tester for Art East Quilt Company.  The pattern is called "Monster Mash" and is quite unique.  You can build your own monsters by picking from a selection of interchangeable body parts.  How fun!

Reneta and I went back and forth quite a bit trying to decide on the right quilting design which is unusual for us.  Ultimately she let my suggestion be the final decision and I really like the finished product.  These monsters have a fun side to them like "The Muppets" so the Quirky pantograph seemed to be just the right fit.

I also love, love love the border fabric!  The perfect finishing touch.