Quilting for Kay, Kim, Mary & Veta

Hello Quilty Friends!

I have an eclectic collection of quilts today. Each stands - or should I say hangs in it's own category.

Fish, cats, a video game and squares. 

The only thing they have in common is they are all made for the makers grandchildren!

Quilt Information:

Pattern - Unknown to me.

Measurements - 58"x 58"

Quilting - E2E Quilting - Bubbles.

Batting - Cotton - Purchased from me.

Backing - Blue Flannel - Purchased from me.

Threads - Glide - Sky.

Pieced Backing Made from the leftover duvet and the fun denim patched look fabric.

Fun Diagonal Stripe Binding!

Quilt Information:

Pattern - Info below.

Measurements - 62"x 89"

Quilting - E2E Quilting - Modern Gamer.

Batting - Wool/polyester - Purchased from me.

Backing - Info below.

Threads - Glide - Sterling.

Binding - The Full Quiltmekiwi Binding Services.

*** Can you believe this was once Kim's son's duvet cover? Well it was! Kim decided to see if I could give it a new lease of life so that she could gift it to her son's son - Kim's grandson.

Such a cool idea!
I cut the duvet in two, the front & back were exactly the same.
I added a yellow sashing, then sliced some strips from the other side of the duvet to add as borders.
Then what was left I pieced into a backing using the same yellow again & a denim look wide backing fabric.
And that perfect diagonal multi coloured stripe I'd had stashed for the binding.

Quilt Information:

Pattern - Square Root of Nine - by Quilters Dream.

Measurements - 80"x 80"

Quilting - E2E Quilting - Baptist Fan.

Batting - Polyester - Purchased from me.

Backing - Supplied by customer.

Threads - Glide - Medium Brown.

Quilt Information:

Pattern - Unknown to me.

Measurements - 82"x 91"

Quilting - E2E Quilting - Riveria.

Batting - Cotton - Purchased from me.

Backing - Harpersfield - Purchased from me.

Threads - Glide - Light Grey.

Here in Northland - the top half of the north island of New Zealand we have had SO much rain. When there was a fine patch yesterday I seized the opportunity and went for a bike ride. Checkout the view!

Leeanne.

Quilting for Roger & Helene

Hello Quilty Friends!

I have quilted several of Roger's wife's quilts since her health has declined. All the quilts have been at varying stages, from finished quilt tops to, needing borders and backing fabrics pieced.

All needed the binding completed.

The most recent pile was nine quilt tops, again at varying stages, some were duplicates but all will be loved by Roger and Helene's family.

Quilt Information:

Pattern - Rail Fence - Four quilts the same fabrics and pattern.

Measurements - 41"x 47" (x2) and 50"x 79" (x2)

Quilting - E2E Quilting - Soho, Retro Modular, Westwind Autumn

Batting - Cotton - Purchased from me.

Backing - some supplied and pieced together.

Threads - Maderia - Gold

Binding - The Full Quiltmekiwi Binding Service.

Quilt Information:

Pattern - Bargello

Measurements - 87"x 96"

Quilting - E2E Quilting - Sugar & Spice.

Batting - Cotton - Purchased from me.

Backing - Supplied by customer.

Threads - Maderia - Gold.

Binding - The Full Quiltmekiwi Binding Service.

Quilt Information:

Pattern - Rail Fence (flannels)

Measurements - 53"x 53"

Quilting - E2E Quilting - Aztec Trees.

Batting - Cotton - Purchased from me.

Backing - Tranquil Flannel - Purchased from me.

Threads - Glide - Mocha.

Binding - The Full Quiltmekiwi Binding Service.

Quilt Information:

Pattern - Trip Around the World.

Measurements - 45"x 55"

Quilting - E2E Quilting - Soho.

Batting - Wool/polyester - Purchased from me.

Backing - Supplied by customer.

Threads - Glide - Light Olive.

Binding - The Full Quiltmekiwi Binding Service.

Quilt Information:

Pattern - Rail Fence

Measurements - 59"x 82" & 46" x 54"

Quilting - E2E Quilting - Stars on a String & Rhapsody Stars.

Batting - Wool/polyester - purchased from me.

Backing - Supplied by Customer.

Threads - Glide - Wistera.

Binding - The Full Quiltmekiwi Binding Service.

All Nine Quilts

Inspiration for pre cuts........................

Some may say the invention of pre- cut fabrics is like the best thing since sliced bread,  I am inclined to believe. The options are endless and ever growing, they give you a nice 'head start' to quilt making and you have a wonderful selection of fabrics usually from a whole range of fabric.

The Country Yard team have been busy whipping up some inspirational pieces to get their customers mouths watering. This cute quilt is made from a charm pack (5" squares) and some creamy tan fabric from the bolt.

Measuring 50" x 54", Kerryn (shop owner) asked for custom quilting and chose feathers for the creamy tan areas, a great choice I think. I used Glide "Mocha" thread.

Kerryn often asks me to attach binding, usually I take a photo of the quilt before I attach the binding, but I only remembered after the job was done. Here is a photo of the back giving you a clear view without binding in the way!

Next in the line up is a lovely soft quilt made from a layer cake (10" squares) in flannels. This quilt has a manly/bloke sort of look to it.

Kerryn asked for edge to edge (all over quilting) this time, picking a double straight lines evident in the pattern on some of the fabrics. relatively easy when you have the beauty of channel locks on your machine, when it came to quilting the other direction I did need to turn the quilt.

A peek see at the back, also flannel..............................

Last but not least, something a bit Christmasy. Another charm pack creation, very simple quilting with a bit of glam on the border!

When I say 'Christmasy', I mean toning, some gold over lays. I like the simple piecing which is enhanced by the straight lines on the light fabric.

I used Glide "Butterscotch" for the border design. Once again Kerryn asked that I attach the binding, this time completely by machine. Have you ever tried this? I quite fancy it personally, within a short space of time your quilt is completely finished. Here is one way to do this method: binding by machine take one and: binding by machine take two and: binding by machine take three!

 If you are going to the Auckland Festival of Quilts you will see The Country Yard there along with these quilts and some other scrumptious tempting delights!

After all that it's time for this quilter to put her feet up with a nice hot cuppa! See you next time.