Category Archives: Quilts

May2

Rangeley Stars by Ann

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Rangeley Stars by Ann

Rangeley Stars quiltThis is a big one!  I met Ann last January at Rainbows and Calico Things retreat.  She was taking the class to make this awesome quilt called Rangeley Stars.  Yes, January 2013 and she finished in April!!  I’ve made progress on my retreat projects but not finished!  Kudos to Ann for finishing.

We decided to finish with an freehand overall edge to edge quilting called Meandering Feathers using a dark neutral thread.Rangeley Stars by Ann

Meandering Feathers from back

The fabric colors are much truer with natural sunlight!

Meandering Feathers detail backThe backing fabric is natural muslin, which looks great with this quilting design.  The thread is darker so the quilting stands out.

Thanks!  🙂 Linda

May1

What Do You Think?

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What Do You Think?

 

Hot Pink Flash 2192

Another bright thread reveal!  Hot Pink Flash!

Savannah's quiltWendy made this cute quilt for her granddaughter and initially thought black thread for impact.  I strongly suggested one of my new brights from Superior Threads Magnifico line.Magnifico thread  What do you think?

The pantograph is Mariposa, featuring butterflies and flowers.Mariposa

I love how it looks!

paper pantograph

The thread makes a statement but still compliments the fabrics.

I have one more bright thread to try, Tangerine Flash, fluorescent orange!  Now, I need someone to bring me a quilt that needs that color!  If not, one of mine will get it!

Thanks!  🙂 Linda

 

 

Apr28

Keep it Simple!

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Keep it Simple!

Strip quilt

 

Here’s a great idea for a fast baby quilt.  Michelle combined  fun fabrics for a perfect first granddaughter quilt.  The pantograph, Daisy Swirl, adds a sweet element.

Daisy Swirl pantograph

I’m still designing baby quilts for the remaining 3 babies to be delivered this year, I’m tempted to try this strip quilt for one of them!  Stay tuned to find out!

Thanks!  🙂 Linda

Apr18

One down, Three to go!

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One down, Three to go!

Swirl and Curl quilting

My extended family will be having four babies this year!  And yesterday was the arrival of the first, Kailani Harper!  I love making Tummy Time quilts for the babies and here’s the one I made for Kailani.

If you’ve followed my blog you might have seen the design process for making this quilt.  All the fabric was leftover from another quilt!

 

The batting is Quilter’s Dream 100% cotton select with another layer of Quilter’s Dream Puff!  I love the texture of the double batting and my new favorite Swirl and Curl freehand quilting design.  I challenge the parents to use the quilts and I’ll make them another if they wear it out!

I’m linking with A Stitch in Time for another April finish!
April Finishes

Thanks!  🙂 Linda

 

Apr16

Got Charms?

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Got Charms?

500 plus charms

 

 

A big thank you to my postage stamp charm swappers!  With 500 new charms, I’m ready to design the next quilt.  I’m searching and pinning ideas for the next PSQ.  Do you have a suggestion for me?

 

 

 

3584 charms

 

 

 

My first PSQ is almost ready for quilting.  Each charm will be quilted with continuous curve or an X.  I’m excited to fit it into my quilting schedule.  Would it be weird to use up all my partial bobbins of thread in random order?  We’ll see what happens!

Thanks!!!  🙂 Linda

 

 

 

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