Quilting for Jan, Lois & Thelma

Hello Quilty Friends!

It's finally starting to cool off here, how's the weather in your neck of the woods? It's been a wet humid summer here so I'm not sad to say goodbye to it.

Today's line up of customer quilts are super beautiful, they signal all the seasons colours.

 Grab a coffee, tea or wine & take a look:

Loaded sideways.

Quilt Information:

Pattern - Chandelier by Donna Jordan.

Measurements - 59"x 70"

Quilting - E2E Quilting - Blooming Feathers.

Batting - Wool/polyester - Purchased from me.

Backing - Supplied by Jan.

Threads - Glide Cool Mint.

Quilt Information:

Pattern - Flower Pots & Forget-me-nots by Pansy Patch Design.

Measurements - 45" x 45"

Quilting - Custom Quilting.

Batting - Cotton - Purchased from me.

Backing - Supplied by Lois.

Threads - Glide - Mocha.

Binding - The Full Quiltmekiwi Binding Service.

Quilt Information:

Pattern - William Morris Charm Quilt. ***

Measurements - 44"x 55"

Quilting - E2E Quilting - Blooming Feathers.

Batting - Cotton - Purchased from me.

Backing - Supplied by Lois.

Threads - Glide - Mocha.

Binding - The Full Quiltmekiwi Binding Services.

*** Sometimes I give my customers a small "Thank you for your custom" gift, Lois received a William Morris mini charm pack from me several quilts & years ago. I think it's sweet she has made a quilt from that gift!

 

Quilt Information:

Pattern - Postage Stamp Quilt.***

Measurements - 60"x 71"

Quilting - E2E Quilting - Simple Pleasures.

Batting - Supplied by Thelma.

Backing - Supplied by Thelma.

Threads - Glide - Linen.

*** This quilt really spoke to me, so I'm currently piecing lots of 2.5" pink & white squares together.

Thank you Jan, Lois & Thelma for entrusting your beautiful creations to me.

A few weeks ago a young family that we had grown fond of in our street moved to another area of New Zealand. I decided it would be nice to gift the two young girls (4yrs & 2yrs) a small quilt each. ( I don't need much of an excuse to make a quilt!) I'm happy to say they love their Fairy quilts. I found a cute soft flannel in my stash that was big enough for both quilt backs, that's always a bonus!

After a couple of years of procrastination I made myself some new oven mitts. I used two layers of that special heat resist batting (the proper name eludes me!) I threw my old gross ones out, goodbye!

One day a couple of weeks ago when 'dooms-day' scrolling social media I saw Telly Bean Knits cute "Showered in Rainbows" cardigan. I purchased the pattern & got knitting! An unusual construction ( for me anyway) Do I have a newborn to give this cardi too? No I don't, I figured it was a minimal commitment size, I'm sure I will hear of someone who might like it. ( I have a growing collection 😁)

On the book reading front I have read Kristin Hannah's The Great Alone for the second time.

 Have you read any of her books?

Thanks for stopping by,

Leeanne.

Quilting for Angela, Anne, Dorothy & Pam

Hello Quilty Friends!

Is spring in full force or what? Every year at this time I forget how changeable the weather can be. 

Cold, hot (or is that just my hot flushes?), rainy, windy, you name it seems to happen & I forget that this is perfectly normal spring weather.

 If you know me even a tiny wee bit, I'm sure you know winter is my favourite season - BUT spring is  special to me too because everything in the garden & nature comes alive! There are some beautiful flowers blooming in my garden. Speaking of beautiful, grab a comfy seat & checkout my clever, creative customers BEAUTIFUL quilts:

Quilt Information:

Pattern - Sampler.

Measurements - 43"x 56"

Quilting - E2E Quilting - Love Me.

Batting - Wool/polyester - Purchased from me.

Backing - Supplied by Angela.

Threads - Glide - Wisteria.

Quilt Information:

Pattern - Where the Cows Come Home - By The Cottage at Cardiff Farms.

Measurements - 54"x 54"

Quilting - Custom Quilting.

Batting - Wool/polyester - Purchased from me.

Backing - Coxcomb - Purchased from me.

Threads - Glide - Olive Drab, Mocha, Brownie, Stone.

Quilt Information:

Pattern - Little Baskets By Wendy Williams.

Measurements - 55"x 66"

Quilting - Custom Quilting.

Batting - Supplied by Dorothy.

Backing - Supplied by Dorothy.

Threads - Glide - Thirteen different colours!

Some of the special animals at Pam's place. A gift for her grandson.
I think the budding wee farmer will be delighted!

Quilt Information:

Pattern - Cows by Cotton & Joy. Dogs by Sew Fresh Quilts.

Measurements - 58"x 77"

Quilting - E2E Quilting - Doubles.

Batting - Wool/polyester - Purchased from me.

Backing - Supplied by Pam.

Threads - Glide - Medium Grey.

Thank you Angela, Anne, Dorothy & Pam for letting me loose on your gorgeous creations!

Flowers from me from Pam!

Sweet poppies from another local friend.

Another pair of socks for my sister, she's a fan!

 Thanks so much for stopping!

Leeanne.

Quilting for Patricia & Shannon

Hello Quilty Friends!

It's mid may & here in Northland New Zealand it is still quite warm. Temperatures are hovering just under 20 degrees. As I'm winter lover I feel hard done by!

 Come on winter get into gear & visit me...please!

Winter is a time for soup, cosy warm clothes & socks & warm quilts.

 Lets take at look at the quilts Patricia & Shannon have made.

Quilt Information:

Pattern - Christmas Stars by The Country Yard.

Measurements - 52" x 66"

Quilting - E2E Quilting - Jolly Holly.

Batting - Cotton - Purchased from me.

Backing - Cream Plaid Flannel - Purchased from me.

Threads - Glide - Linen.

Binding - Attach binding to the front ready for Patricia to hand stitch.

Quilt Information:

Pattern - Floating Windows by Lovely Quilt.

Measurements - 56"x 72"

Quilting - E2E Quilting - Whitney's Pearl's.

Batting - Cotton - Purchased from me.

Backing - Cream Plaid Flannel - Purchased from me.

Threads - Glide - Linen.

Binding - Attach binding to the front ready for Patricia to hand stitch.

Quilt Information:

Pattern - Penny's Stars by Darleen Zimmerman.

Measurements - 66" x 84"

Quilting - E2E Quilting - Paisley Loop.

Batting - Cotton - Purchased from me.

Backing - Supplied by Shannon.

Threads - Glide - Linen.

Binding - Full Quiltmekiwi Binding Services.

Thank you Patricia & Shannon for entrusting me with your beautiful quilts.

New into my wee wide backing 'shop' are these two scrumptious ones by Heather Ross:

A recent finish personal finish are my scrappy ribbed slouch socks. I tried Jen's Easy Peasy Ribbed Socks & lots of scraps of yarn, as Jen was having a scrappy knit-along. I was fortunate to have a couple of local ladies give me some sock yarn as well as an avid sock knitter friend on Instagram send me some yarn rolled into the cutest little rolls.

These socks are warm & remind me of my teenage years wearing leg warmers!

Now I just need winter to visit me!

Leeanne.

Quilting for Beverley, Laura & Suzanne

Hello Quilty Friends!

If you love colour, Anzac & vintage, I have it all in this post. 

There's lots of photos & minimal prattle, grab a comfy seat & your favourite beverage:

  

Quilt Information:

Pattern - Anzac Panel

Measurements - 36"x 43"

Quilting - E2E Quilting - Van Gogh.

Batting - Cotton - Purchased from me.

Backing - Plain White - Purchased from me.

Threads - Glide - Mocha (T) Linen (B)

Quilt Information:

Pattern - High Voltage by Free Spirit.

Measurements - 89"x 101"

Quilting - E2E Quilting - Doubles.

Batting - Supplied by Laura.

Backing - Tula Pink Lagoon - Purchased from me.

Threads - Glide - Linen (T) Cloud (B)

Quilt Information:

Pattern - Square Eyes by Susan Claire (Gourmet Quilter)

Measurements - 59"x 59"

Quilting - Custom E2E Quilting ***

Batting - Supplied by Laura.

Backing - Free Spirit Onion Rings - Purchased from me.

Threads - Glide - White.

*** Custom E2E Quilting, in this case because of the folded 3D triangles. By the power of my computerised quilting system I 'masked' out these areas to avoid being quilted down.

Quilt Information:

Pattern - Olympia Puzzle by Quilters Lane.

Measurements - 84"x 84"

Quilting - E2E Quilting - Whitney's Pearls.

Batting - Supplied by Laura.

Backing - Supplied by Laura.

Threads - Glide - Mermaid (T) Robin Egg (B)

Quilt Information:

Pattern - Vintage Sheet Squares.

Measurements - 54"x 66"

Quilting - E2E Quilting - Daisy Doodles.

Batting - Cotton - Purchased from me.

Backing - Supplied by Suzanne.

Threads - Glide - Linen.

Thank you Beverley, Laura & Suzanne for trusting me with your beautiful quilts.

Now having a hubby that is a school teacher has meant there are frequent holidays. Over the years I use to carry on working with maybe a week off here & there, but now days I find myself taking the same time off too. I must confess I have come to enjoy it! 

Below is a montage of some recent holiday happenings:

 I hope you all had a good Easter break, here in the north island of New Zealand there was a wild storm. Sadly we had a our beautiful red Rhododendron blown over & broken by high winds & no power for 24hrs. The Easter bunny was reported to still get through, although not to my house??

I've managed a few knitting projects too & reading!

Until next time, take care & happy creating.

Leeanne.