Spin Cycle

This pretty quilt was brought to me by Heather.  The pattern is called Spin Cycle by Cluck Cluck Sew.  Heather told me she didn't originally set out to make a queen sized quilt, but she enjoyed playing with her fabrics and kept making more blocks and before she knew it - queen sized quilt.

There are lots of pretty prints to enjoy throughout this quilt.  Heather selected the Tickle Too pantograph.

When Heather came by she was just as excited about the backing for this quilt as she was for the front.  Heather had been saving this piece of Tula Pink Free Fall wide backing for just the right occasion.  Since she was planning on keeping this quilt for herself it seemed the perfect opportunity had come.

I think Heather may consider this a reversible quilt for sure!

 

Cutting Curves from Straight Pieces

Here is another batik beauty from Wendy.   The pattern comes from the book "Cutting Curves from Straight Pieces" by Debbie Bowles of Maple Island Quilts.  

Wendy chose the London Fog pantograph and beautiful Magnifico Thread in a color called Fig Tree #2081.  I always love the shiny thread on the waxy batiks.

And the quilting shows up beautifully on the cozy fireside backing.

 

Strickland Quilt

I recently had the pleasure of quilting this pattern test of the Strickland quilt for Marlene.  This one was lots of fun to be a part of because the pattern designer is Marlene's daughter Janice of Prairie and Ocean. 

The use of multiple sizes of Half Rectangle blocks is quite unique and makes for some really interesting shapes.  Marlene saw some geometric quilting on one of Janice's samples and wanted a different look for hers.  We took a cue from Marlene's favorite print in the quilt and went with the Sweet Pea pantograph.  

The curl in the pantograph design also paired well with the cozy flannel backing Marlene brought,

I had fun getting some pictures in front of one the murals here in the City of Selkirk.  This mural highlights endangered species of Manitoba.  The picture at top of the post featured the Burrowing Owl, and below are the Peregrine Falcon and next the White Lady Slipper. You can see more about this full mural here.

 

Shylyte's Home Quarter

Shylyte has been collecting bright polka dot fabrics for a little white now.  When she learned the first of  her friends was going to be a grandma she knew it was the perfect chance to use them in a project.  Shylyte used 12 Fat Quarters to make the version of the Highway 10 Designs Home Quarter pattern.

Shylyte selected a new pantograph in my collection called Cool Beans.  I love how it looks against all of the polka dots.  And who doesn't love a Fireside backing to show off the quilting and cuddle with?

 

Sonja’s Windows

This lovely scrappy quilt is from a pattern called Sonja's Windows.  It was started by a family member of Mary's.  Mary completed it and brought it to me for quilting so that it could be given as a wedding gift.  Isn't that just wonderful?

Mary selected the Lilac pantograph and a medium blue thread for the quilting.  The overall look in just so pleasing.

 

Homecoming

Friends Shalane, Reneta and Amy worked together to make this lovely quilt for a coworker who is retiring.  The pattern is called Homecoming by Lo and Behold Stitchery.

The group was quick to agree on the Gatsby pantograph to finish this one off.  I think they made a great choice.  Choosing thread for quilts with high contrast is always a little nerve wracking.  I was very confident in the charcoal thread that was slightly lighter than the background until I took the first few stitches on the light peach.  I consulted the group and the assured me they were good with the choice.  In the end, when there is thread covering the entire quilt top, I love the choice and I know it was a good one, but I'm sure I have a few more grey hairs because of it!

 

Pair of Simply Dashing Quilts

Reneta made these great Canadian themed quilts for the exchange students that have been staying with her this past year.  The pattern she used is Simply Dashing from Highway 10 Designs.  The fabrics are from the Northcott's Stonehenge Collection- Oh Canada 10.  

Reneta selected the Windswept pantograph for both quilts.

The second quilt uses a fabric from Northcott's Canvas line for the background of the quilt.

These quilts will be a great memory of their time in Canada and their host mom who is a talented quilter.