Thursday, July 23, 2015

Quilt for baby and quilt for 21yr old.................


My lovely customers have been busy creating fabulously fun funky quilts.................come see!

Marcelle is a generous quilt maker, often squeezing in quilt making for others between all her motherly duties. This happy quilt made from scraps is for a friend of a friends grandchild.......I hope I got that right Marcelle.


Marcelle requested cross hatching for the nine patch blocks then "something for the start blocks".


Those star blocks got stars! As well as a cross hatch in the middle square for continuity with the ninepatch blocks.


I used a sherbet coloured Madeira polyneon thread for all the decorative stitching over a polyester batting.


The baby about to receive this snuggly colourful quilt is sure to feel the love and thoughtfulness Marcelle has stitched in each seam.

Next up to share is Noeline's fun giggle time quilt made for her 21yr old granddaughter, come and share in a few laughs with me!


Apparently this block (before quilting) is Noeline's granddaughter to a 'T'............I must admit it rang true for me too :-)


                                                              Ain't that true!!
                    Noeline asked for simple quilting and no quilting over the cartoon blocks.



Looping meandering swirls and hearts seemed just right for this fun loving young women. I used a soft mauve Glide thread over cotton/bamboo batting.


Ribbon candy on that lovely stripey border worked a treat, the pink sashing has ditch stitching either side.


This photo was taken at the end of the day so unfortunately it makes the quilt look dull, which it is anything but dull!
One more block for a laugh..........................


                       Last Friday late afternoon hubby and I took a drive out to Ocean beach.


                  We climbed up and up, see those dots on the beach? They are people.


From up top we spotted a pod of Finns.......possibly dolphins. They were too far away to get a decent photo with my phone. Google Ocean beach and the images you will find are breath taking. On the way home we stopped for fish and chips, a lovely treat to end a pretty winter day.

17 comments:

  1. So funny blocks, and your quilting a superb finish, anyone of any age would love this.

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  2. 2 very different quilts. Love the quip about having time to chat!.
    Your red magnolia ,last post is wonderful. My little
    stellatas are out but not my big one.
    I love the first few best before and brown spent blooms spoil the look..

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  3. Both lovely quilts Leeanne ... loved reading the panels on the 2nd quilt, yes could relate to lots of them. You have some very beautiful scenery out at Ocean Beach.

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  4. Two wonderful quilts, loved the panels on the second quilt! Your quilting suits them both perfectly! LOVE your ocean beach! Beautiful way to end the day.

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  5. Whew you are a busy wee thing....and so is Marcelle great work by both of you and I am sure Noeline's granddaughter will be thrilled with her quilt the sayings are very cute. Ocean Beach, is quite magical in the winter and nice without people everywhere. Have a good weekend.xxxx

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  6. Whew you are a busy wee thing....and so is Marcelle great work by both of you and I am sure Noeline's granddaughter will be thrilled with her quilt the sayings are very cute. Ocean Beach, is quite magical in the winter and nice without people everywhere. Have a good weekend.xxxx

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  7. Whew you are a busy wee thing....and so is Marcelle great work by both of you and I am sure Noeline's granddaughter will be thrilled with her quilt the sayings are very cute. Ocean Beach, is quite magical in the winter and nice without people everywhere. Have a good weekend.xxxx

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  8. Whew you are a busy wee thing....and so is Marcelle great work by both of you and I am sure Noeline's granddaughter will be thrilled with her quilt the sayings are very cute. Ocean Beach, is quite magical in the winter and nice without people everywhere. Have a good weekend.xxxx

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  9. 2 beauties here, love the fun one wonder if I can find some of that fabric for a quilt for Sal who will be 18 in april

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  10. I love your stars in the stars, how clever! And your quilting in the fun quilt is fabulous! What a hilarious quilt, so funny!
    Lovely pictures of the sea, such nice colors.
    Have a nice weekend, Cisca

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  11. Very cute quilts ! Love the stars. I remember Ocean beach from my teenage years LOL beautiful!

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  12. How lucky are we to live in a gorgeous little country with so many gorgeous beaches? REALLY LUCKY!!

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  13. Great quilting Leanne. Love the fabrics s your client used in the 21st quilt. 😊

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  14. Gorgeous quilts and quilting Leeanne.
    Love the fun quilt, and so perfect for a 21 year old. Cute abt quilt.

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  15. Opps please excuse spelling in my last comment.
    x

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  16. Gosh your customers sure do keep you busy with their quilts - two very fun but quite different quilts.

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  17. lovely quilts and quilting! love your beach photos...very peaceful looking

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