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 Jenny, Kim & Laura

Hello Quilty Friends!

Did you blink and miss February like me? It's the start of Autumn & this winter loving girl is super happy to have some cool air replacing the hot, sticky humidity. If you feel the same raise your hand or better yet join the Winter Lovers Club, we are taking new members :)

Enough of the weather & seasons let's look at quilts:

Jenny has made a sweet Christmas quilt, Kim made a pretty Trip Around the World quilt to give her Mum & Laura has yet again impressed me with two beautiful Tula Pink quilts.

Quilt Information:

Pattern - Have a Merry Gingiber Christmas - kit from The Country Yard.

Measurements - 44"x 60"

Quilting - E2E Quilting - Calistar.

Batting - Cotton - Purchased from me.

Backing - Supplied by Jenny.

Threads - Glide - Linen.

Binding - Made & attached to the front ready for Jenny to hand stitch.

Quilt Information:

Pattern - Petite Trip - By French General.

Measurements - 57" x 57"

Quilting - E2E Quilting - Blooming Feathers.

Batting - Wool/polyester - Purchased from me.

Backing - Coxcomb - Purchased from me.

Threads - Glide - Mocha.

Binding - The Full Quiltmekiwi Binding Services.

 

Quilt Information:

Pattern - Toes in the Sand - By Jaybird Designs.

Measurements - 67"x 84"

Quilting - E2E Quilting - Modern Squares.

Batting - Supplied by Laura.

Backing - Supplied by Laura.

Threads - Glide - Cool Mint.

Laura will trim up the sides.

Quilt Information:

Pattern - Star Cluster - By Tula Pink.

Measurements - 82"x 82"

Quilting - E2E Quilting - Totally Mod Circles.

Batting - Supplied by Laura.

Backing - Strawberries HR - Purchased from me.

Threads - Glide - Linen.

            I recently finished knitting socks for one of my sons & his girlfriend. I hope they like them!

I used self striping yarn from Opal.

I hope my son still likes ORANGE!

New to me author, I enjoyed this book!

Recent Quilts Donated to Women's Refuge.

Until next time quilty friends, happy days creating!

Leeanne.

Quilting for Amy, Julie & Marcelle

Hello Quilty Friends!

Long time no see. Can you believe it's mid February?? How is the start to your year going?

Have you made anything interesting? Please do tell!

In today's post I can share photos of a very unique & personal quilt styled from Amy's daughters card to she made for her grandmother when she was a child. 

Also a beautiful double sided quilt that Julie & her sister made to give to their brother. 

At the end of last year Marcelle commissioned me to make two duffle bags for her twin daughters. 

I got them made & posted back to Marcelle in time for her to give to her daughters on their 13th birthdays in February.

 Both girls LOVE their ponies, 

so when you see the bags I'm sure you will agree why they love them the bags.

Grab a comfy set & your favourite drink & take a look:

Quilt Information:

Pattern - Amy's own design, styled from a card her daughter made for her grandmother.

Measurements - 87"x 77"

Quilting - E2E Quilting - Three of Hearts.

Batting - Cotton - Purchased from me.

Backing - Sleepovers Blue - Purchased from me.

Threads - Glide - Linen.

The 'Front'

The 'Back'

Quilt Information:

Pattern - Julie's sister made the 'front" & Julie made a Daylesford quilt top for the 'back'

Measurements - 72"x 84" 

Quilting - E2E Quilting - Totally Mod Circles.

Batting - Wool/polyester - Purchased from me.

Threads - Glide Stone. 

Rainbow Seahorses & Hot Pink Trim!

Rainbow Zip, Dragonfly Zipper pulls & other hardware

Bag Information:

Pattern - Patchwork Duffle by Knot & Thread.

Measurements - 32H x 26W x 50 L cm

Quilting - E2E Quilting - Hills & Valleys

Batting - Annies Bag Batting

Lining - Jade Squiggles

Threads - Glide - Celery.

I have a duffle with Rainbows for sale in my shop:https://felt.co.nz/listing/574315/Rainbow-Duffle-Bag

( & it's on sale for a limited time!)

Thank you so much Amy, Julie & Marcelle!

A couple of weekends ago I dragged hubby along to an open Dahlia garden with great excitement....from me, not him! 

We took a bucket & $30 to full with Dahlia's & full that bucket it up we did!

 I was surprised that my hubby while not jumping up & down with excitement saying "Oh & Ahh" every second flower like I was he was well behaved :) He actually picked some really beautiful flowers. Sadly the flowers haven't lasted as long as a quilt does.

Just some rows of flowers!

Just some of the displays we had around the house.

This rich velvety coloured one got broken, so I lay it in a shallow dish

Thanks so much for stopping by, until next time, drink that coffee, have that slice of cake!

Leeanne

Happy New Year!

Hello Quilty Friends!

Another year ahead, months of writing '2025'....then cursing because it's 2026 & why didn't I write that? It takes a while to get into the groove of a New Year or is that just in my head? 

Maybe it's because I have a long holiday 😇

I have several makes to share now that they have been gifted.

 No customer quilts to share yet as I'm still on holiday.

The first make is a gift, a very simple panel quilt I made for my granddaughter who has just turned FIVE (yikes time is speeding by) her latest fad is unicorns.

 Quilted with swirls, stars & unicorns & a unicorn flannel backing, I think Fern loves it!

The next make is a cushion for a very special long time friend. A Wendy Williams design called 'Baby Blooms'. When my friend & spent time together over winter she spotted a this cushion in a quilt shop window. They had no kits, otherwise she would have purchased one. But shortly afterwards at retreat someone was selling the pattern. It felt to me the stars had aligned, so I bought the pattern then spent months hand stitching the flowers etc. I can report my friend (who is the only one apart from my grandchildren I give a Christmas present to) is very happy! Yay!

Quilted on the long arm machine

Quilted back & fabric covered buttons

Next up is a pair of socks for my son & his girlfriend. I thoroughly enjoy sitting down in the evenings, watching a good show with my feet up & knitting socks!

Knitted in Opal self striping yarn, always fun!

And of course from time to time I knit myself a pair of socks!

 This pair I started & finished while away on holiday.

I made two bags for one of my daughters recent birthday.

 A shopping tote made from a canvas panel. My daughter loves fungi.

 

Pockets inside

The backpack was a fun make! Violet Back Pack by Knot & Thread, her patterns are very good, easy to follow. I had quilted several pieces of fabrics in a variety of prints along with By Annie Bag Batting on my long arm machine. After making this Fungi one for my daughter I made myself one in some funky canvas that I had also quilted previously:

A very handy size!

The previous owners of the mountain bike park where we often ride had their first baby last year so of course I had to make them a quilt for such a special arrival!

This was like a puzzle to put together from odd sized squares on this fun bike theme panel. I had a some bike fabric that worked well for the backing & I added a care label in one corner.

My husband is a music teacher & had the privilege & joy of two memorable exchange students from Japan. Hubby asked if I could make them a small quilt each. I added a personal label to the back of each quilt. Each quilt was essentially the same except for a few squares that were of fabrics related to each students interests, see if you can spot them:

Towards the end of the year I did a class with Mary Jane Sneyd, our topic a Rhino. What a challenging but rewarding class, let me introduce Rory the Rhino!

Rory is small but mighty!

After a long & somewhat sad reflection about my shop & the lack of sales I decided to gift some quilts to different charities. I have SO many quilts & I love making them but I can't keep them all & because sales are slower than a snail on holiday I have to give some away. 

The first worthy charity - BOI Animal Rescue has just been gifted this horse quilt to use as a raffle.

I have more quilts set aside to gift to various charities ( please let me know if you have any recommendations)  & I will share them at a later date. 

In the meantime I have a sale in my shop. If you use the code: HAPPY2026 you get a 25% discount.

Quiltmekiwi Shop Please share with friends & family.

I will leave this post with a thank you for stopping by & two montage photos of my recent holiday away, biking & street art. See you next time with customer quilts.

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

Leeanne.