Quilting for Pam

Hello Quilty Friends!

And HELLO October, how did this month come around soooo quickly?

Today's post is all about my creative & generous customer Pam. 

You may recall an earlier post about the task Pam has set for herself making quilts for each resident in her mothers rest home? *Here is the post I am referring to*

 A couple of weeks ago Pam sent me seven more quilts for this project. I'm not sure if these seven quilts complete the project or not? I believe the residents are going to be so delighted, wouldn't you?

( Linda & Julie you might be interested to see a five new E2E Quilting designs)

Let's take a look:

Quilt Information:

Pattern - Unknown to me.

Measurements - 48"x 52"

Quilting - E2E Quilting - Paisley Daisy.

Batting - Wool/polyester - Purchased from me.

Backing - Supplied by Pam.

Threads - Glide - Lilac (T) Sterling (B)

Quilt Information:

Pattern - Wonky Stars

Measurements - 50"x 54"

Quilting - E2E Quilting - Maggie's Secret Garden.

Batting - Wool/polyester - Purchased from me.

Backing - Supplied by Pam.

Threads - Glide - Mauve (T) Pink (B)

 

Quilt Information:

Pattern - Unknown to me.

Measurements - 47" x 52"

Quilting - E2E Quilting - Semaphore.

Batting - Wool/polyester - Purchased from me.

Backing - Supplied by Pam.

Threads - Glide - Admiral.

Quilt Information:

Pattern - Plus

Measurements - 56"x 56"

Quilting - E2E Quilting - Fairy Trails.

Batting - Wool/polyester - Purchased from me.

Backing - Supplied by Pam.

Threads - Glide - Peacock.

Two birds with one stone?? ** That's the computer screen swivelled hard against the wall.

Two birds with one stone?**

Quilt Information:

Pattern - Plus

Measurements - 49"x 49" (beige quilt) 49" x 57" (black quilt)

Quilting - E2E Quilting - Kiwi & Koru. 

Batting - Wool/polyester - Purchased from me.**

Backing - Supplied by Pam.**

Threads - Glide - Herb. 

** Pam supplied enough backing fabric for both these kiwiana quilts, so I loaded them side by side on the long arm machine (they only just fitted!) & I quilted the same E2E quilting design across them both.

This is a good time saver & therefore a saving for Pam.

Quilt Information:

Pattern - Wonky Stars.

Measurements - 50"x 54"

Quilting - E2E Quilting - Wish.

Batting - Wool/polyester - Purchased from me.

Backing - Supplied by Pam.

Threads - Glide - Med Grey (T) Cleopatra (B)

Thank you SO MUCH Pam for your continued loyal support & repeat offending! 😁

Long may our working relationship bloom. 

I recently finished the Bears & Dears quilt I started at retreat in June.

I'd really love to sell this quilt, but Elizabeth Hartman ( Pattern designer) has a copyright on all of her patterns, even though I purchased the pattern new & purchased all the fabrics. So I'm not sure what to do with it? I absolutely love making quilts & don't want to stop,

but I have SO MANY QUILTS!!

Another pair of socks completed, this time for one of my sisters:

Scrappy Socks in Autumn Tones.

Until next time..............................

Leeanne.

Quilting for Jean, Julie & Ngaire

Hello Quilty Friends!

I'm pleased you made it back for another dose of quilty goodness. Three very different quilts on show today but they all have pink fabric somewhere. 

Are you a pink fan? I believe myself not to be, 

but when I look at my wardrobe I have heaps of pink clothing, what is that all about?

While I try to decipher that puzzle, you go ahead & enjoy my clever customers quilts:

 

Quilt Information:

Pattern - Sunshine & Lollipops - Homespun Magazine.

Measurements - 71"x 71"

Quilting - Custom Quilting.

Batting - Supplied by Jean.

Backing - Supplied by Jean.

Threads - Glide - Linen.

Quilt Information:

Pattern - The Sewing Room wall hanging - Jenny of Elefantz.

Measurements - 22" x 24"

Quilting - E2E Quilting - Sewing 2.

Batting - Cotton - Purchased from me.

Backing - Supplied ( leftover from this quilt where Julie purchased the backing from me)

Threads - Glide - Linen.

Julie will no doubt share some amazing photos on her blog, along with all the other lovely things she makes. If you want an absolutely beautiful blog to follow, please see Julies: https://mythreadbearlife.blogspot.com/

Quilt Information:

Pattern - Unknown to me.

Measurements - 38"x 47"

Quilting - E2E Quilting - Diamond Loops.

Batting - Supplied by Ngaire.

Backing - Supplied by Ngaire.

Threads - Glide - Linen.

Ngaire has created this stunning quilt, 

which is being raffled to raise funds for Bream Bay Coastal Care.

If you're curious about how I quilted it — from loading the quilt to the final stitches — I’ve uploaded a (long!) video showing the full process. There are a few non-quilting bits too, so feel free to fast forward to the parts that interest you... or watch the whole thing if you're a quilting enthusiast! 🧵🪡

📽️ Watch it here:Quiltmekiwi Youtube Video 

On the weekend I visited Magnolias at Proctor, what an incredible garden!

 Below is a collage of some photos.

Another weekend task was to put my Bears & Deers quilt together:

I decided on "Night Visitor" from my wide backing selection.

For a closer look at my selection of wide backing fabrics,
see Backing Fabric at the top of the blog.

Thank you for stopping by, see you next time!

Leeanne.

Quilting for Janis

Hello Quilty Friends!

Just like that another month has gone. The weather has f-i-n-a-l-l-y turned cooler. 

As a winter loving girl I'm happy! 

There's something about lighting the fire, making a pot of soup &

 snuggling under a quilt that makes me very happy.

I wonder if after so many years in the making of the following quilt, Janis will be snuggling under it?

I told her not to wait years to get that binding on so she can safely enjoy the fruits of her labour!

Janis' beautiful quilt BEFORE quilting.

Quilt Information:

Pattern - Remember When by Libby Richardson.

Measurements - 64"x 64"

Quilting - Custom Quilting.

Batting - Cotton - Purchased from me.

Backing - Marcell - Purchased from me.

Threads - Glide - Linen, Mocha, Cool Mint.

Here's a short video of the complete top:

Thank you for entrusting me with your quilt Janis, I'm sure it will become a family heirloom.

To finish off this post is a quilt I recently finished too, although it didn't take years to make, just a couple of weeks:

 

Leeanne.

Quilting for Morag, Rachel & Veta

Hello Quilty Friends!

I write this while I wait for the little Trick or Treat people come knocking on our door.

It's always fun seeing all the cool costumes & the different levels of politeness!

I'm always polite & grateful when one of my customers trusts me to put the icing on their quilt & make it a quilt with long arm quilting.

Grab a comfy seat & take a look at my recent collaborations.

Quilt Information:

Pattern - Unknown to me.

Measurements - 42" x 70"

Quilting - E2E Quilting - Modern Leaves.

Batting - Supplied by Morag.

Backing - Supplied by Morag.

Threads - Glide - Light Olive.

Quilt Information:

Pattern - Bjorn Bears by Elizabeth Hartman.

Measurements - 51"x 63"

Quilting - E2E Quilting - Plaid B.

Batting - Cotton - Purchased from me.

Backing - Mammoth Flannel - Purchased from me.

Threads - Glide - Warm Grey.

Binding - Full Quiltmekiwi Binding Services.

Quilt Information:

Pattern - Unknown to me.

Measurements - 38"x 50"

Quilting - Custom Quilting.

Batting - Cotton - Supplied by me.

Backing - Paua - Purchased from me.

Thank you Morag, Rachel & Veta for entrusting your quilts with me.

 

It's that time of the year in my garden. Spring is putting on a full show!

 Once upon a time gardening was my main passion before patchwork grabbed me by the ankles & pulled me under. Now I find myself grumbling when I'm working in the garden, I shouldn't I know, but I'd rather be sewing! But I do enjoy looking at our beautiful garden (maybe not the weeds!) & the native birds hanging out there too.

Here's a couple of photo's:

Thanks for stopping by.

Leeanne.