Quilts – Page 22 – Wendy’s Quilting and Life

Have you been following the Quilt Con show? Quilt Con 2023 winning quilts

There is so much inspiration to be found!

I remember when “Modern” quilting was starting to evolve and being drawn to what was emerging and I still am. Attending a Quilt Con show is definitely on my bucket list so who knows.

Playing with colour is fun for me and playing without rules is even more fun and something I plan to devote a little more time to!

Playing with scraps left over from my Long Time Gone quilt.

A Quilters Table is a blog I visit often, Debbie shares a lot of her projects and her recent one is using scraps from another project and just having fun without all of the rules.

Most of my quilting time is devoted to helping others to complete their projects, I am am truly a quilter at heart. I love to spend time playing and trying out new ideas. Do you?

Wendy's Longarm Quilting, Thunder Bay, Ontario

Rhodendrom Quilt

February 25, 2023 wendysquilting

This pretty quilt found it’s way onto my frame this week. I loved the fabric combination and the crisp contrast with the solid looking background.

We chose a popular pantograph for the quilting Rhodendrom, for both its flowery look along with a softness it adds to all of the straight lines.

The pattern is one that I have made before, I believe it was in a magazine and if I find it I will add it to this post. Mine was made using a collection by Kate Spain.

What a fantastic quilt for showcasing loved fabrics!

The backing is so pretty as well and now the quilt is ready for binding!

Wendy's Longarm Quilting, Thunder Bay, Ontario

Batiks and Stars

February 23, 2023 wendysquilting

Batik quilts are always so rich looking and this Star Quilt is no exception. The piano key border really frames the blocks perfectly!

Speaking of piano key borders or any pieced borders I highly recommend what is known as a victory lap after piecing your quilt top. It is basically stay stitching around the outer edges about 1/8th inch, this will prevent thread pops when handling your quilt top.

We chose the pantograph Star Swirl, as it not only adds the starriness but also adds a sense of movement as well.

The backing fabric is so gorgeous and rich looking and really showcases the pretty stitches.

As usual the quilt is trimmed and ready for binding.

Wendy's Longarm Quilting, Thunder Bay, Ontario

A Fun Monday Quilting with Friends and Guild

February 21, 2023 wendysquilting

Yes it is Tuesday!

Yesterday was a fun day of quilting, first of all my friends and I enjoyed a day of sewing at the Rec centre along with a fun potluck lunch! We all agreed that we should do that more often, the potluck that is. We meet every Monday at the centre already.

I am currently piecing scrappy 16 patch blocks which sure can make a mess. It’s fun to see the variety of projects being worked on.

After supper I attended the Thunder Bay Quilt Guild meeting which is currently held on Zoom. I have mixed feelings about zoom meetings…I really don’t mind not having to go out at night but I do miss seeing people in person along with their quilts.

The guild is busy getting ready to hold the long awaited for quilt show!

The program last night was about Gadgets, what people love and what they don’t. One of the gadgets that was mentioned as unliked was Deb Tuckers Wing Clipper rulers, these are my go to rulers for flying geese and probably my most used specialty ruler.

Below is Debs you tube demonstration.

Do you have a favourite ruler for making flying geese?

One other favourite that was mentioned was Frixon pens, and yes I agree that they have their uses, however I would not personally use them to mark a quilt for quilting… the ink may disappear with heat but I have seen it return when cold so if a quilt is being transported in the winter the marks return. I do suspect washing the quilt will remove the residue. Just my opinion.

Wendy's Longarm Quilting, Thunder Bay, Ontario

Comfort Quilts

February 18, 2023 wendysquilting

These quilts were pieced as gifts to be used for the beds at a local addiction recovery residence I offered to help with the quilting.

I chose pantographs to add to the beauty and love of these gifts adding enough density to the quilting to withstand a lot of use.

Wendy's Longarm Quilting, Thunder Bay, Ontario

Bring on Spring Quilt!

February 15, 2023February 15, 2023 wendysquilting

With the forecast of rain and then freezing weather with snow…I decided to make sure I was prepared and able to stay home and work all day today.

There will be a pot of soup made and maybe some chores done but if you need me I will be in my studio!

Some quilts get named while they are with me…this one is Bring on Spring!

The green batik that Joan chose for the backing is that beautiful green of new grass and leaves in the spring and perfectly compliments the quilt top.

This is a large queen size quilt. I love how beautiful the simplicity of piecing captures both colour and designs of the fabric. The centres of each block is a pretty floral adding a pop of contrast and will also be used for the binding.

Speaking of binding, I almost always prepare Joan’s bindings for her, it’s a task that I enjoy.

One more picture to show the backing. I chose the pantograph A Little Bit of This.

Wendy's Longarm Quilting, Thunder Bay, Ontario

Bumble Bees (the quilt)

February 10, 2023February 10, 2023 wendysquilting

This delightful quilt was pieced by a little guys Grandma. He will soon be transitioning to his big boy bed with his new quilt!

I love the way this pantograph (waterworld) adds movement to the quilt while also adding enough quilting to hold up to the many washings it will no doubt have over time.

The yardage used for the backing was fun to piece and match up making the seam really challenging to find.

Wendy's Longarm Quilting, Thunder Bay, Ontario

Karen’s Blue/Grey Quilt

January 31, 2023December 11, 2023 wendysquilting

The beauty of Karen’s quilt is both in the simplify of piecing along with the perfect placement and choices in her fabrics!

Of course it’s no secret that I love blue so naturally I love this quilt. It was quilted with the pantograph Flying Paisley.

I love the denim like backing on this quilt and the quilting really shows so beautifully on it!

Ready for binding!

Wendy's Longarm Quilting, Thunder Bay, Ontario

Half Square Triangle Fun!

January 27, 2023 wendysquilting

Ingrid told me that she began this quilt by just making the half square triangles and then played with different layouts on her design wall. It really is fascinating to see all of the different possibilities.

Ingrid chose the pantograph Feather Grande for her quilt she was thrilled with how beautifully her quilt has turned out.

Liam came for a visit and held the quilt for a photo shoot for me!