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Wendy's Longarm Quilting, Thunder Bay, Ontario

The Half Square Quilt and Bubbles

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When this quilt first arrived in my studio its maker said that it was a true challenge to make and she is an expert quilt maker!

I can see why as I too have taken on patterns where the directions for pressing do not cause the seams to oppose each other making for not so smooth piecing and when you are dealing with so many small half square triangles it can be frustrating.

However another beautiful quilt top was created and put together with a gorgeous backing it’s now a quilt.

Its maker requested the pantograph bubbles which you can see was a perfect choice. Using curves against angles is a fun treat to the eye!

I find that it is always worth the extra time to press both top and backing before loading the quilt on to the Longarm.

This step provides an opportunity for fresh eyes to look the quilt top over as well as making sure that there are no creases in the backing fabric or missed seams which can happen to the best of us and to catch any dark threads sneaking under light fabrics.

How gorgeous is this backing! This quilt was trimmed and ready for binding at pick up.

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Wendy's Longarm Quilting, Thunder Bay, Ontario

Hannah’s Quilt

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Many quilts make a bold statement using colour and piecing however sometimes a simple quilt using soft colours can be just as striking.

The soft palette of gray blues and creams frame an important belonging that was placed in the centre of her quilt.

More embroidery will be added, in order to secure the beautiful handkerchief.

Hannah’s quilt was pieced by her Mom, Hannah chose the pantograph Bayside as it reminded her of waves and water.

A simple white backing added more softness to this special quilt as it will be heading off to University with a Hannah this fall.

Note…the backing used was a top sheet purchased at a thrift shop it stitched up perfectly.

Her quilt was trimmed and ready for binding when picked up.

Wendy's Longarm Quilting, Thunder Bay, Ontario

Memory Quilts…

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When Darlene brought me these two quilts made with her Mothers house dresses it very quickly brought to mind my Grandma who we lovingly referred as to Grandma on the farm (my other Grandma was in the city)

Anyways my Grandma and many Women of her generation wore house dresses and saved their “good clothes” for when company came or they were going out. Anyways this job brought happy memories.

There are two quilts in this picture. Darlene chose the pantograph Two of Hearts…(an often requested design) as these quilts were made as a gift for family.

Some of the fabrics were seersucker… more memories of childhood clothes!

The backing fabric is the softest flannel, so nice to work with!

Her quilts were trimmed and ready for binding when they were picked up.

Wendy's Longarm Quilting, Thunder Bay, Ontario

Kaffe Fassett and Hunter Star Quilt

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Kaffe Fasset prints always inspire me, there are very few that I have seen that I wouldn’t add to my stash if I lacked self control haha…thankfully I know that I don’t have to own all of the fabrics that I love!

Jan used Kaffe Fassetts classic print Paperweight in blue against a white (reading print) background to make her Hunters Star Quilt.

Using the pantograph Rhododendron played on the large blooms on the backing fabric along with some of the shapes in the print on the quilt top.

This design adds a softness to the angular piecing as well as a perfect density for a lap quilt that will be snuggled under.

When we discussed backing I suggested a Kaffe print on the Cabbage print for its gorgeous large blooms and colours that complement her quilt top.

How gorgeous is this backing print!

This quilt is trimmed and ready for binding a complimentary service that I always offer my customers.

Wendy's Longarm Quilting, Thunder Bay, Ontario

Quilting Decisions and Star Swirl

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I am often requested to choose the quilting design by my customers.

When I first began quilting for others in 2006 I remember feeling nervous making the decision…however over time it became easier to read the quilt and less intimidating.

Of course I also gathered information about who the quilt was for, its purpose as well as my customers preferences.

This sweet winter themed quilt gave me a few ideas, I could have used the border print and played on the theme of the holly or birds or pine cones. The backing fabric also had holly. However, I wanted something that would be complimentary to the animals and chose a quilting design that would play in the background giving a bit of windy movement along with perhaps a starry night…yes I have an imagination 😊

The quilt didn’t need me to replicate what was already there ie birds, pine cones, holly but instead it needed something to softly tie everything together.

Star Swirl is a wonderful pantograph for its soft density and easy flow.

Although the backing has a Christmas vibe to it, by adding more of a swirly starry theme with the quilting this quilt becomes a Winter Quilt.

I never tire of looking a the beautiful stitching I can obtain with my Longarm!

This quilt was trimmed and ready for binding at pick up.

Wendy's Longarm Quilting, Thunder Bay, Ontario

Summer Fun Making Pouches

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I saw a reel on Instagram for the Holland Pouch by Center Street Quilts and liked it so much that I bought the pattern!

The pattern has three different sizes, it’s well written and is easy to follow.

I had fun playing with scraps and also quilting it with my Juki. The Zippers by the yard with fun pulls a fantastic to work with.

I love how this one turned out…

This led to making a smaller pouch to match…

And an even smaller one…

Not pictured is the fourth even smaller one.

The Holland Pouch was so much fun I made another one…

My little sewing buddy Kaija and I have been busy making pouches when she has been here this summer… we made a Holland Pouch first (not yet pictured) then this week a smaller pouch. She loves the idea of making smaller ones so that will be next week’s project!

Wendy's Longarm Quilting, Thunder Bay, Ontario

Birch Tree Baby Quilt

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Baby quilts are always fun to make, quilt and give.

Jan made this one for her great niece and we chose the pantograph Two of Hearts.

How pretty is this pink Minki backing!

Her quilt was trimmed and ready for binding when she picked up her quilt.

Once she finished binding the quilt she made a tote bag with her left over fabric.

A great idea for using up the left over fabric and a very practical gift bag!

She sent me this picture when she was finished.

Wendy's Longarm Quilting, Thunder Bay, Ontario

Pouch Play

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Sometimes I just want to play in my sewing room and lately when I am not quilting (which is how I spend most of my sewing time) I find myself trying new patterns that I find for pouches.

The first two were made from watching you tube videos…

Easy Zipper Box Pouch

Itty Bitty Boxy Bags

I used the pattern Itty Bitty Bowlers from Around the Bobbin to make these three little bags. They are a little more challenging than the above pouches but are so cute!

I gifted the first two to two of our Granddaughters after their dance recital and I am sure that the third will be claimed sooner or later.

I have my eye on some patterns by Minki Kim that I think my Tula Pink fabric would be fun to use for…

Do you like making small pouches?

Wendy's Longarm Quilting, Thunder Bay, Ontario

Woolies Flannel Over and Down Under Quilt

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The burst colours woven so beautifully in this quilt make it such a treat to look at!

This is the second Woolies Flannel Over and Down Under quilt that Teenie has made (and had me quilt for her) using this kit From Connecting Threads

She asked that I quilt it using the same design as the first one which was the pantograph Bayside.

I love how vibrant this quilt is and the flannel fabric is oh so soft!

Her quilt is trimmed and ready for binding.

Wendy's Longarm Quilting, Thunder Bay, Ontario

A Quilt Full of Love!

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Just before our trip I was contacted by the daughters of a quilter that I knew of through guild and online. They wondered if I would help complete a quilt that their Mother had begun and sadly had passed away before completing it.

The quilt had been intended for her granddaughter.

I was happy to accept this project and let them know that I would check with a friend of mine to see if she would complete the quilt top for me while I was away as they hoped to have the quilt ready for the Granddaughters bridal shower.

Kim did a wonderful job! Due to the Grandmothers illness some of the blocks needed some work and some needed to be made.

The daughters had a card that their Mom had written to her Granddaughter and had it printed onto fabric for the label.

I attached the label onto the backing before quilting the quilt.

The pantograph Two of Hearts was chosen for the quilting…perfect for a quilt that has so much love attached.

Hot pink was requested for the backing which I found locally. It was also used for the binding.

I was told that the Granddaughter absolutely loves her quilt 😊💗