Hello pretty people! Time to share the last two custom quilts of 2015. Both have been made by Pam and both are for two of her grandchildren...........lucky grandkids!
The first quilt was made especially for Pam's 16 year old grandson, a pattern by Cosy Quilts, called "Colour Fall." Pam chose black batting as the bulk of the quilt is black as well as the backing fabric.
I used Glide thread in black for all the quilting of straight lines and continuous curves (aka: orange peel) and of course the stipple on the borders.
The next quilt is for Pam's granddaughter. Pam used Hugs and Kisses pre - cut hexie shapes for the hexagon flowers.
I just adore the whimsical layout of the hexagon blocks, fun, fresh and interesting!
The sprinkling of white thread for the machine embroidery flower middles adds a nice touch. I quilted a 1/4" in from the edge of each block ( I did no ditch stitching here as the seams were pressed open) then I stitched in the ditch around the flowers, then 1/4" away from the flowers then I pebbled with the odd swirl to add some interest for the eye to roam over, using Madeira thread.
The cream sashing was the perfect space for some more swirls and the continuation of the leaves from the applique helps pull all the quilting into a lovely cohesion. Pam loves her stipple, so I did so on the sashings and borders, this time using Glide thread in a light olive colour.
Isn't this quilt lovely and cheerful. I'm sure Pam's grandchildren with love these quilts and all the love and care she has stitched into both of them is a treasure in it's self!
Back soon with the very last customer quilts for 2015!!
Two gorgeous quilts for two soecial people, how lucky are they.
ReplyDeleteso very different but both equally lovely, your quilting aa usual has completed them wonderfully, 2 very pleased grandchildren I am sure
ReplyDeleteBoth very special quilts but do I like the first one!!! Love the quilting pattern you've done on this.
ReplyDeleteTwo very striking quilts. I especially enjoyed the close shots of the flower blocks. You always seem to know just what a quilt needs.
ReplyDeleteWonderful quilting, as always. Does that mean you can now relax and enjoy the Christmas season? Hope so, have a great one :)
ReplyDeleteTwo very lucky grandchildren receiving those quilts Leeanne - especially love the 2nd one with the hexie flowers - just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteAnother 2 stunners Leeanne....love the hexie flowers x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilts--what's next. There is always a next quilt for quilters
ReplyDeleteGosh two beautiful quilts - such a neat hexie design! I bet Pam was very happy with them - you've complimented her gorgeous work well :-)
ReplyDeleteLucky grandchildren :) really lovely and i am particularly taken with the hexie flowers. the quilting compliments the designs beautifully - of course ;)
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