Appliqué blocks

These needle-turn appliqué blocks have been in the works for years.  I've taken them along on long car rides to work on them.  I think I will be stopping at 9.  Now I just have to come up with a quilt layout that will enhance the blocks.

Easy kids quilt

I pieced this together lately.  I used fabrics I had on hand, plus this cute alphabet panel.  I cut the panel in strips and added the rows between them.  It went together quickly and I think it turned out cute.

Lone star quilt

This quilt was done using a custom design.  The large log areas gave me lots of open space to get creative. 

Appliqué butterfly

Appliqué butterfly quilt- quilter with a custom design.  She added a little embroidery to some blocks- a very sweet quilt.

Pearl swirl design

Here's a picture of the new Pearl Swirl design used on a quilt.

Pumpkin quilt

A fun autumn quilt... The customer brought the magazine pattern, and wanted it quilted similar to the picture.  There is a sunflower design in each pumpkin, and loopy swirly designs in the backgrounds and sashing.

Minke backing

Minkes fabric has really become popular lately.  I get lots of questions about using it as a backing for quilts.  I've done quite a few quilts with the minkes, and it quilts up nicely.  

It does have a little stretch to it, but it doesn't seem to cause any problems.  I do need 4-6 inches past the edge of the quilt top on all sides to work with.  So if your quilt is 50 x 70, then you'd need a backing piece 58 x 78 or larger.  

The minkes can be pieced to make a larger backing of needed, or Roellofs store carries wide minkee, too.

IQ patterns- Circles & Swirls

new pattern

New pattern available - Champagne Bubbles.

Holiday quilts

I have been getting quite a few calls with quilts lately, and my schedule is now filled until after Christmas.  If you've already made arrangements for a quilts to be done before Christmas, your name is on the list & I am planning on getting it done, but will be unable to fit in any more until January. 

It is hard to believe that Thanksgiving is only just over 2 weeks away, and then Christmas will be here before we know it! 

Thanks for all your business in 2014!

IQ Patterns- Swirly

white/brights quilt

Quilted with a custom design...... each row got a different texture.

Embroidered quilt

Here is another embroidered baby quilt.  I quilted the center area with a cross-hatching pattern, then outlined the figures that go around the verse, and did a simple meander on the outside border area.  

woodsy quilt

This panel quilt was finished using a pattern called "Deer Crossing" by Anne Bright.  I fit perfectly with the print in the quilt top. 

A view from the back: