What a fun and happy quilt! It was quilted with the pantograph ground cover. Margaret used fabrics from her stash to piece this quilt and like so many of us, she told me it didn’t make much of a dent in her stash.
Margaret’s Tulips
Tag: Quilting
Florence’s Quilt
This sweet little quilt will be part of a fundraiser soon. I chose the pantograph Waterworld for both its density and movement.
Florence is a long time friend who I taught to quilt in the late 90’s it sure was nice to have some in person visits this summer.
Lucille’s Quilt
Lucille began this quilt for her Granddaughter it was originally meant to be smaller however as the last couple of years curtailed travel she decided to make the quilt larger.
It was a pleasure to quilt this pretty quilt with the sea turtle backing. I used the pantograph called Waterworld. It gives such great movement to a quilt.
Cathy’s Wolf Quilt
How amazing are these digital panels! Cathy has made this quilt for her granddaughter and now that there is a little more freedom for travelling she is finally able to deliver her quilt.
She chose a perfect dark charcoal Fireside for the backing. I pieced two lengths for the quilt….this fabric is so nice to work with and my only recommendation is to take the time to check the nap direction.
You can really see the outline of the pantograph Star Struck on the back!
I am sure that this quilt will be loved and snuggled under for many years to come!
Longtime Gone and Life
This journey of life is so often winding and full of twists and turns and mine of late has been just that. So far this summer has been extremely full.
I celebrated my birthday last month and was so surprised when several of our daughters (we have 7 combined) and all but one of our grandchildren (he lives in Texas) came over to visit and have a impromptu pool and dinner party. It was so much fun!!! How can you beat the joy and laughter of family.
There have been medical appointments for family members who I do my best to be there for and this last week also involved a one day trip to Toronto for tests. A two hour flight each way and thankfully my sister by choice was there to drive us to and from the hospital…that was a full day!
There are some more medical situations happening and the coming weeks will involve big decisions and changes for members of our family. Aging is not always easy.
My Dad however is turning 84 next week, he just bought himself a new bike and is really enjoying that freedom and fun. It’s nice to see. He has spent the last couple of years learning and perfecting his cooking skills and he told me last night that my brother has bought a Ninja Foodie…Dad bought one because I have one and he has been encouraging my brother to get one as well. Dad told me last night that my brother bought one yesterday.
Liam is still here almost every weekday. I love his fun and laughter and feel so blessed that we can be such a big part of his life! He keeps our pool well stirred up. He really enjoyed his guy day with Pappa while I was in Toronto and the next day…because they couldn’t fit it all in started driving the go cart…pictures to follow in another post.
So….Life sure has its moments and as much of it brings joy some of it is really heavy and can make me so weary. My quilting life really does as always get me through. My current customer quilt is mostly freehand fill and puts me in a wonderful zen mode.
My Longtime Gone blocks are coming along … it’s not a project to rush through instead I am savouring each step.
Kathy’s Quilt
Kathy’s Exploding Heart quilt was so much fun to work on. Her fabric choices included some really whimsical prints …My favourite being the avocados. Green has never been a colour that I have gravitated towards but lately it has been drawing me in.
I am often asked to choose the quilting design and after some thought I felt that spirals would add to the fun of this quilt. I love the movement that they add.
And last but not least! Her finished quilt that was a gift for her sister whom she told me absolutely loves her quilt.
Long Time Gone Quilt and Life
It amazes me at times how much fabric I have accumulated over the years. I have had so much fun pulling from scraps that have been gifted and then digging through my own bits and pieces…a few (maybe more than a few) fatquarters have followed me home from Donnas shop in Pass Lake and a little online shopping as well for background fabrics. Or is this just a little stash enhancement.
Yesterday’s trip included some fun for Liam, as he got to meet and hold Oreo…this little guy was found by Donna’s grandson and was almost expired before he set out to revive the baby which he clearly has. (There are plans to release him when he appears to be ready…hopefully it won’t involve a certain scent 🦨)
Piecing Long Time Gone has been just the project for relaxation this summer. The piecing really isn’t difficult and has enough variety to keep it interesting and what a fantastic opportunity to play with colour!
Jennetts Quilts
These wall hangings were super fun to quilt for Jennett, the appliqué pieces were so intricate and interesting. She did tell me after I quilted them that they were made from kits and that the appliqué was all precut.
It wasn’t lost on my quilt model that he has been to all three of the places on the small hangings…
Weekend Recharge
We have been busy around here the last few weeks. Putting in a new garden and working around the yard takes time.
I continue to quilt for customers and of course I have Liam most days of the week, we are both happy to see the end of this school year in sight!
This past weekend I felt the need to recharge, I went for nice long walks and spent a lot of time in my studio.
I often put either some music on or a show on Netflix to keep me company however this weekend I came across Karen Brown of Just Get it Done Quilts. http://justgetitdonequilts.com
She offers so much content on her YouTube channel from learning about colour, using your scraps, decluttering your sewing space and of course making scraps.
My pineapple blocks needed to grow in order to be added to my Long Time Gone Quilt… somehow I ended up making 7 more than I needed. This type of piecing is very relaxing for me.
I also completed the Crosses of the U.K. blocks
And got a good start on this customer quilt…
Anne’s Quilt
I am always drawn to blue and white quilts and this one was definitely a pleasure to quilt.
Anne chose the pantograph called Ripple it was a perfect choice. I love the movement the quilting adds.
Wendy’s Quilting and Life 