Sun Bonnet Sue, some elephants & a Tiger........

That's an eclectic mix isn't it!? Shannon's Sun Bonnet Sue with 56 Sue's, Ngaire's sweet elephant quilt and a finish of my own, Mr Tiger.

Quilt information:

Pattern - Sun Bonnet Sue.
Measurements - 78" x 102"
Batting - Polyester - purchased from me.
Backing - Cream Swirl - purchased from me.
Threads - Glide.
Quilting - Custom.

Quilt information:

Pattern - NZ Quilter Magazine - name unknown to me.
Measurements - 41" x 53"
Batting - supplied by customer.
Backing - supplied by customer.
Threads - Glide.
Quilting - custom.

Quilt Information:

Pattern - Tiger - from "Animal Quilts" book by Juliet from The Tartankiwi.
Measurements - 39" x 49"
Batting - Cotton. Plus an extra layer of polyester batting under the tiger (trapunto)
Backing - pieced and a facing rather than binding.
Threads - bobbin fill.
Quilting - custom.

An eclectic mix.......................

Hi there and welcome back, it's been a wee while since my last blog post, waiting for quilts to be reunited with their owners takes a bit of waiting. Anyhow here are three very different quilts. One from Julie, Shannon and one....well two technically from the team at The Country Yard.

Quilt information:

Pattern - unknown to me, but see Julie's blog for more details- Julie's blog
Measurements - 62" x 62"
Batting - Wool/ Polyester - purchased from me.
Backing - supplied by customer. (pieced)
Thread - Glide.
Quilting - Edge to edge - "Camellia's"

Quilt information:

Pattern - charm pack.
Measurements - 35" x 39"
Batting - Polyester - purchased from me.
Backing - Cream Sprig - purchased from me.
Thread - Glide.
Quilting - Custom.

Quilt information:

Pattern - known to me - contact The Country Yard.
Measurements - 31" x 51" - wall hanging and 14" x 27"- table runner.
Batting - supplied by customer.
Backing - supplied by customer.
Thread - Glide.
Quilting - Edge to edge - freehand 'Woodgrain'.
Binding - Full Quiltmekiwi Binding Service.

For all those people who have asked harped on about Simon (Simon is our cat for those who don't know) here he is enjoying the fire.

Edge to Edge quilting.......................

Hi there another post to share what my clever customers Patricia, Sue, Marcelle, Shannon & I have been up to, enjoy the eye candy...........

Quilt information:

Pattern - "One Way" - by Sassafras Lane Designs.
Measurements - 65" x 77"
Batting - Wool/polyester - purchased from me.
Backing - Grey Tula Pink - purchased from me.
Threads - Glide.
Quilting - Freehand edge to edge.
Binding - Attached to the front by me.

Quilt information:

Pattern - unknown to me.
Measurements - 53" x 67"
Batting - Wool/polyester - purchased from me.
Backing - Supplied by customer.
Thread - Glide.
Quilting - Edge to edge - "Chantilly".

Quilt information:

Pattern - unknown to me.
Measurements - 43" x 43"
Batting - Polyester - purchased from me.
Backing - Cream with pick up sticks - purchased from me.
Thread - Fantastico
Quilting - Edge to edge - Kites.

Quilt information:

Pattern - known to me.
Measurements - 63" x 63"
Batting - Polyester - purchased from me.
Backing - Teal Greek Key - purchased from me.
Thread - Glide.
Quilting - Custom border & edge to edge through middle - "Boltz"

Feathers, old cars and cushions................

Hi there! So happy to share my love of my job, or 'Jobby' as I often call it - that's a mix of hobby and job. Such a wonderful selection today, my lovely customers have been busy and I thank them.
We have Jill and Marcelle's creations to set your creative juices flowing...............

Quilt information:

Pattern - "Vintage Tin" - by Crabapple Hill Studio
Measurements - 64" x 70"
Batting - supplied by customer.
Backing - supplied by customer.
Threads - Glide.
Quilting - custom.

Quilt information:

Pattern - customers own design.
Measurements - 46" x 46"
Batting - Polyester - purchased from me.
Backing - cream swirls - purchased from me.
Threads - Glide.
Quilting - custom.

Cushion information:

Pattern - customers own design.
Measurements - 20" square aprox
Batting - polyester - purchased from me.
Backing - cream swirl - purchased from me.
Threads - Glide.
Quilting - custom.
* cushion fronts and cushion backs loaded together with baby quilt on the one backing and batting.

Bursting with colour!

Brace yourself for Inthia and Maureen's colourful quilts. I had the pleasure of quilting them both.............

Quilt information:

Pattern - New York Beauty - origin unknown to me.
Measurements - 84" x 100"
Batting - Black cotton blend - purchased from me.
Backing - supplied by customer.
Thread - Glide
Quilting - custom

Quilt information:

Pattern - Frog Frenzy - origin unknown to me.
Measurements - 62" x 75"
Batting - Cotton - purchased from me.
Backing - supplied by customer - pieced.
Thread - Glide.
Quilting - Edge to edge - freehand - "ripples'.