Tag: Customer Quilts

Wendy's Longarm Quilting, Thunder Bay, Ontario

Beautiful Blue Bargello Quilt

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This amazing Bargello quilt just left the studio.

It measured 100” square and the fabric choices were perfect to really showcase this pattern!

We chose the pantograph New Wave to not only add more movement to this quilt but also to add enough density to secure the piecing in the quilt.

Quilting density is always an important consideration when choosing a design. Enough density to secure the piecing is important especially if the quilt is to used and laundered.

Of course a design that compliments the pattern is important, maybe something that adds to the movement, plays quietly in the background, or adds more dimension or interest to the piecing.

In this case we went with the movement.

Here’s a peek at the backing…. It was difficult getting a clear picture of the stitching, if you click on it it’s a better view…😊

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Wendy's Longarm Quilting, Thunder Bay, Ontario

A Foxy Critter Quilt

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I have quilted several different critter quilts for one of my customers. This one, the fox required whiskers and I was asked if I could embroider them for her. Which I did happily.

I offer Longarm quilting services and to me that includes things like finishing touches like whiskers!

I chose to quilt this sweet quilt with the pantograph Waterworld. It is a little denser but with all of the small piecing in this quilt I feel that the extra quilting will add to the longevity of a quilt that will no doubt be loved and heavily used.

I love this gorgeous orange she chose for the backing!!

The quilt is trimmed and ready for binding…and then gifting.

Wendy's Longarm Quilting, Thunder Bay, Ontario

Sparrows

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I had an idea of how I wanted to quilt Karen’s Sparrow quilt as soon as I saw it…which also gave me an excuse to add some new pantographs to my collection!

Nebula has movement galore, and as I had visioned turned out to be a perfect fit! Using a 60 weight thread in silver caused the quilting to take back stage from the piecing, it shows up clearly over the dark background fabric but not in an overpowering way that a 40 weight thread would have.

Karen’s choice of backing fabric was so perfect with the subtle addition of bird tracks over the robins egg blue colour.

Karen’s quilt left my studio trimmed and ready for binding and soon to be gifted!

Wendy's Longarm Quilting, Thunder Bay, Ontario

Those Trees! Some faux trapunto

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This stunning table runner left yesterday.

It was pieced using the pattern Those Trees by Zen Chic.

We chose to use faux trapunto under the larger trees giving them a little more of a pop with the dense quilting in the background.

Have you done Faux Trapunto before? If not, it is really easy using the Longarm but also manageable with your sewing machine.

With the Longarm, I load the batting as I would the backing and then the top. I using water soluble thread to sew around the trees and stars and afterwards very carefully trimmed the batting away as close to the seam as I could. This technique adds an extra layer of batting under certain areas of your quilt and in this case was well worth the effort.

The runner left yesterday making its way home to Ottawa, ready for binding. More pictures will follow when it’s finished.

Wendy's Longarm Quilting, Thunder Bay, Ontario

Wedding Season is upon us!

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This king sized quilt is to be gifted soon and what a wonderful gift made by the brides Mom and Aunt!

I love the giant gingham affect these large blocks make.

The pantograph Forest Floor was chosen as it suits the couple who will receive this quilt it also compliments the backing. When you look closely at the backing fabric you can see the subtle addition of blue in the veins of the leaves and some of the designs.

The binding was made from the backing which will be just the right pop on the front and won’t detract from the print on the back.

This quilt left my studio trimmed and binding prepared.

Let me help you bring your quilting projects to completion!

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Wendy's Longarm Quilting, Thunder Bay, Ontario

Flowers and Weddings

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I was contacted several months ago about quilting this quilt in May if the piecer had it ready…she did and this lovely quilt is trimmed and ready for binding. Well before the Wedding where it will be gifted to the bride and groom.

My quilting is hand guided and we chose the pantograph A Little Bit of This which added just the right density and flow for this very soft quilt.

I pieced the backing for this quilt this is a complimentary service that I provide and many of my customers really appreciate just bringing me the yardage.

Speaking of backings, some of my customers just want to piece the quilt top and request that I find the backing for them. This is another of the many services that I provide.

Wendy's Longarm Quilting, Thunder Bay, Ontario

Fun Little Racoon Baby Quilt

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Another sweet baby quilt made from the Quilters Magazine Patch Pals collection!

This little Racoon quilt is totally adorable! I chose to use the pantograph swirls to this fun quilt to add even more fun to this wonderful quilt!

The pattern for this quilt and the others from this collection can be found by clicking the link below.

https://www.quiltingdaily.com/quiltmakers-patch-pals-collection-quilty-pleasures-blog/https://www.quiltingdaily.com/quiltmakers-patch-pals-collection-quilty-pleasures-blog/

Wendy's Longarm Quilting, Thunder Bay, Ontario

Quilting and Life

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First of all, how exciting that the Superior Quilt Show returns next Month. This is the Thunder Bay Quilters Guild Quilt Show that is normally held every second year! Of course the last few years haven’t been business as usual so it is even more exciting to have the show return!

The response of the membership has been fantastic and while normally there has been a call for extra quilts over and above the limit of three quilts per member this year the number has been capped. So I will have 3 quilts in the show along with any of my customers who have chosen to enter their quilts.

If you are in the area I hope that you will not only come and check out some of the incredible quilts and quilting that are done locally!

Wendy's Longarm Quilting, Thunder Bay, Ontario

April 21st Spring and Quilting

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I believe that most people who live in North Western Ontario are longing for spring as we do every April! However our reality it seems is that winter isn’t over until it’s over and spring storms dumping fresh large amounts of snow in April is not uncommon… but still!

I am ready to put our winter gear away, but I know better so will wait!

My morning view

I will be back to showing quilts regularly again, life has been busy and as usual so have I and my APQS Millenium Longarm.

Just before Easter and our trip to Cuba, I quilted this sweet little quilt with Minkie fabric for the backing. These digital panels are amazing and this one with the giraffes appears 3D.

When choosing a quilting design, I wanted something that would look like it was in the jungle but also would have enough stitching to hold this fun quilt together for the long run. This design was the perfect fit!

It was a little challenging as we really wanted to use this piece of backing and it was a little small…I had a half inch on both sides of extra backing fabric. Yes I do require 2” as that does seem to work best but I can and do make exceptions and in my 18 years of quilting professionally I have learnt a trick or two.

The best part of this particular quilting job is this!

The recipient loves his new quilt!!

Wendy's Longarm Quilting, Thunder Bay, Ontario

Flower Power

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The Instagram Quiltfest 2023 is nearing the end. It’s been a fun adventure and I hope to play again. Thank you to Amy at https://www.amyscreativeside.com

The prompt favourite finish had me reminisce a little and I chose my Flower Power wallhanging.

The pattern caught my eye and I knew I needed to make it! https://www.getasquiltingstudio.com/quilt-patterns-new

Now this is a project from over ten years ago…it taught me faux trapunto and raw edge appliqué on my Longarm. I used fabrics from a Kaffe Fassett charm pack and for the most part just allowed myself to play! the back ground fabrics had just enough dye lot difference to make the circle truly pop off of the first background.

At the time talk was that only quilt shop quality fabric should be used for backings and definitely not sheets…I never liked to be limited to “creative rules” and chose to use a vintage bed sheet from the 70’s for my backing. The bedsheets from my child hood were so much fun!!

I absolutely love this quilt! Yes I have made many others and for many reasons they are also favourite finishes however this one might just be the most fun!