Quilting for Debbie, Sue & Wendy

Hello Quilty Friends!

Long-time-no-post. I'm here, still working behind the scenes. The year is starting to wind down. I've closed the books for the year, so the next few posts will be the last for 2025.

Apart from quilting for my clever customers I've been knitting, gardening, reading, bike riding & of course the must do house chores, like clean windows! That took me weeks to complete, not because I have a million windows but because it's a job I really DO NOT like! 

I went to the Auckland Quilt Guild quilt show a few weeks ago. I entered two quilts, no prizes for me this time around but I did sell one, so I'm delighted about that.

Now lets take a look at the quilts I've been working on:

Quilt Information: 

Pattern - Teddies by Kids Quilts.

Measurements - 52"x 68"

Quilting - Custom Quilting.

Batting - Cotton - Purchased from me.

Backing - Spot On White - Purchased from me.

Threads - Glide - Linen, Cleopatra, Garnet, Admiral, Celery.

Quilt Information:

Pattern - Marlin available exclusively from Country Dawn.

Measurements - 47"x 54"

Quilting - E2E Quilting - Camo. 

Batting - Supplied by Sue at Country Dawn.

Backing - Supplied by Sue at Country Dawn.

Threads - Glide - Cool Mint.

Quilt Information:

Pattern - A Letter to my Daughter by The Birdhouse Designs.

Measurements - 64"x 75"

Quilting - E2E Quilting - Heart Scallops.

Batting - Supplied by Wendy.

Backing - Supplied by Wendy.

Threads - Glide - Stone.

Quilt Information:

Pattern - Unknown to me.

Measurements - 54"x 75"

Quilting - E2E Quilting - Rhapsody Dinosaurs.

Batting - Supplied by Wendy.

Backing - Supplied by Wendy.

Threads - Glide - Mocha.

 

Quilt Information:

Pattern - Funky Cat & Groovy Dog by Diane Southey.

Measurements - 53"x 71"

Quilting - E2E Quilting - Van Gogh.

Batting - Supplied by Wendy.

Backing - Supplied by Wendy.

Threads - Glide - Peacock.

 

Quilt Information:

Pattern - Unknown to me.

Measurements - 57"x 71"

Quilting - E2E Quilting - New Growth C.

Batting - Supplied by Wendy.

Backing - Supplied by Wendy.

Threads - Glide - Stone.

Thank you Debbie, Sue & Wendy for entrusting me with your quilts!

I have some new additions to my quilt shop. Four new Table Runners.

 There will soon be another one added, I just need to finish the edges.

Tui Delight Table Runner.

Kiwiana Christmas Runner.

Pretty In Pink Table Runners x 2

"Compassion"

Until Next Time...take time to smell the roses......

Leeanne

Quilting for Dorothy, Kerry & Marcelle

Hello Quilty Friends!

The month of May is ticking away & will be gone with a flash of King Charles crown!

Todays post consists of three very different quilts, Dorothy made a special family member living in Australia a unique sampler style quilt, while Kerry made a striking quilt using fabrics she printed herself!

Marcelle's quilt, or should I say Marcelle's twin 12 year old daughters made a super sweet quilt for their favourite aunty who is due to have a baby.

At the end of the post you will see a couple of recent finishes I have made for my shop, both are needing homes....wink, wink 😀

  

Applique Australia

Quilt Information:

Pattern - Dorothy's own design.

Measurements - 73"x 69"

Quilting - E2E Quilting - Van Gogh.

Batting - Cotton - Purchased from me.

Backing - Ombre Squares Cranberry - Purchased from me.

Threads - Glide - Bark.

Quilt Information:

Pattern - Kerry's own design.

Measurements - 82"x 82"

Quilting - E2E Quilting - Blooming Feathers.

Batting - Supplied by Kerry.

Backing - Supplied by Kerry.

Threads - Glide - Bark.

 Quilt Information:

Pattern - Marcelle's daughters design from hand picked fabrics.

Measurements - 41"x 49"

Quilting - E2E Quilting - Sweet Lil Butterflies.

Batting - Wool/polyester - Purchased from me.

Backing - Pink Squiggles - Purchased from me.

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

Binding - Full Quiltmekiwi Binding Services.

A couple of months ago I went to a Hospice Bric-A-Brac sale. There were loads of people & fabric! All proceeds went to Hospice, what a great cause & because of that I did not feel guilty when I purchased  few pieces of silk & silk dupioni. Here is what I did with some of one piece:

On my computer the colour is not reading true, it really is a lovely colour.

I used a digital quilting block design, then added the vintage linen to the middle of the design & hand guided some freemotion quilting to add some more vintage interest. I even quilted a back, complete with covered buttons!

Covered buttons & quilted back.

The other creation I made sometime ago was this Birds of Aotearoa. Made from a gorgeous panel & fabrics from my stash.....I do have a good selection! I don't have a full frontal photo, but the following video seems to show it off nicely.

If you or someone you know might like a unique gift, the cushion is $70NZD plus postage. 

The Birds of Aotearoa quilt is $700NZD plus postage. 

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

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.

Quilting for Lizzie & Pam

Hello Quilty Friends!

Welcome back, I have photos of three quilts from Pam. 

Pam is busy making quilts for all the residents of her mothers small resthome. 

Also on this post is the commission quilt made for Lizzie's friend due to have a baby.

 This is the second quilt Lizzie had me make. 

Both quilts had a theme of fabrics that are meaningful to the family,

 farming, Harry Potter, Australia etc.

 Lizzie also requested a personalised label. 

To see the first quilt I made for Lizzie, see HERE 

Quilt Information:

Pattern - Pam's own design.

Measurements - 40"x 47"

Quilting - E2E Quilting - Monkey Wrench.

Batting - Wool/polyester - Purchased from me.

Backing - Supplied by Pam.

Threads - Glide - Mocha (T) Olive Drab (B)

Quilt Information:

Pattern - Log Cabin

Measurements - 39"x 45"

Quilting - E2E Quilting - Arbor Ridge.

Batting - Wool/polyester - Purchased from me.

Backing - Supplied by Pam.

Threads - Glide - Mocha.

Quilt Information:

Pattern - Receipt Roll Quilt by Sew Can She.

Measurements - 54"x 60"

Quilting - E2E Quilting - Boho Birds.

Batting - Wool/polyester - Purchased from me.

Backing - Supplied by Pam.

Threads - Glide - Warm Grey (T) Sterling (B)

Packaged up ready to post.

Quilt Information:

Pattern - 5" squares

Measurements -  40"x 53"

Quilting - E2E Quilting - Van Gogh.

Batting - Cotton - Purchased from me.

Backing - Koru Frond - Purchased from me.

Threads - Glide - Bark.

Binding - Full Quiltmekiwi Binding Services with green peeper.

Label - Quiltmekiwi & Lizzie's choice of words.

Here's a short video of this quilt hanging in my garden:

Thank you Lizzie & Pam for entrusting me to create some quilty magic!

Leeanne