Quilting for Linda

Hello Quilty Friends!

Are you standing ready to wave goodbye to August? 

Hubby mentioned this week that is it Friday again & didn't that come around quickly? Yes it did! A friend of mine shared a post with me that there are only "X" amount of Fridays left until Christmas.

 I know what you are thinking, I should not remain friends with people like that! 

But I will stay being her friend because she is precious.

 Speaking of precious relationships, my customer Linda has been sending her quilt tops to me for several years. 

Linda a loyal partner-in-crime since 2017. I can safely say Linda is a repeat offender! 

That's my wacky humour for a customer that keeps returning & I'm so pleased she does! 

Let's take a look at her latest batch shall we:

Quilt Information:

Quilt Pattern - Boardwalk by Treehouse Textiles.

Measurements - 62" x 62"

Quilting - E2E Quilting - Coneflower.

Batting - Wool/polyester - Purchased from me.

Backing - Bluebird Heather Ross - Purchased from me.

Threads - Glide - Linen.

Quilt Information:

Pattern - Vintage Diamonds by Blue Elephant Stitches.

Measurements - 52" x 65"

Quilting - E2E Quilting - Peeling Good.

Batting - Wool/polyester - Purchased from me.

Backing - Dark Teal Ruby Star Society - Purchased from me.

Threads - Glide Military Gold.

Two quilts loaded on the same backing & batting

Quilt Information:

Pattern - 16 patch + Sawtooth & Star Hallow + 9 Patch

Measurements - 40"x 48" & second quilt 45" x 54"

Quilting - Straight Line Quilting

Batting - Wool/polyester - Purchased from me **

Backing - Strawberry Heather Ross - Purchased from me. **

Threads - Glide - Linen.

**When the quilts are not huge I can load them on the same backing & batting if requested which is what I did with these two cute quilts.

Quilt Information:

Pattern - Folk Sampler by Farm & Folk.

Measurements - 53"x 67"

Quilting - E2E Quilting - Compass Rose.

Batting - Wool/polyester - Purchased from me.

Backing - Log Cabin Quilt** -Supplied by Linda.

Threads - Glide - Linen.

**Linda supplied a pieced Log Cabin quilt to use as the backing for this project, making it a two-sided quilt — such a lovely idea, but not without its challenges for a longarm quilter! 

As you can imagine, I can’t see the back while quilting, so centering the quilt top becomes a bit of a guessing game. Pieced backs also mean double (or more!) the number of seams, some of which can be quite bulky. These thick areas can sometimes cause issues like skipped stitches, shifting, or even tucks.

That said, it all worked out beautifully on this quilt. Linda thoughtfully added wide strips around the edges of the backing, which gave me plenty of wriggle room — and even the added appliqué patch on the back behaved nicely!

Thanks so much, Linda — long may you continue repeat offending!

If you're new to my blog, you might not be a quilt maker yourself—but perhaps you've always dreamed of owning one. Well, maybe I can help with that! I make quilts for people just like you.

Or maybe you do make quilts, but time is tight and you need a beautiful, handmade gift for someone special. Quilts truly make the best gifts! They're like a lasting hug—a quilt hug—that stays long after the flowers have wilted and the chocolates are gone. And best of all? 

No layers of dreaded plastic wrapping!

I invite you to browse my collection of quilts, bags, table toppers, and even Christmas stockings. There’s something for everyone, and each piece is crafted with love.

Feel free to share with a friend or two!

Quiltmekiwi Quilt Shop.

Until next time, see you back here another week closer to Christmas!

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 Pam

Hello Quilty Friends!

Pam, a lovely long time regular customer of mine has been busy making quilts to give to the residents of her mothers rest home as well as other quilts for friends & family. Pam is always thoughtful & generous, so it's an extra pleasure to quilt for her. Let's take a look at this bundle:

Quilt Information:

Pattern - Potato Chip Scrappy Quilt.

Measurements - 40"x 48"

Quilting - E2E Quilting - Lake Life.

Batting - Wool/polyester - Purchased from me.

Backing - Supplied by Pam.

Threads - Glide - Sterling.

Quilt Information:

Pattern - One Yard Quilt by Sew Can She.

Measurements - 45"x 56"

Quilting - E2E Quilting - Carefree.

Batting - Wool/polyester - Purchased from me.

Backing - Supplied by Pam.

Threads - Glide - Wisteria.

Quilt Information:

Pattern - One Yard Quilt by Sew Can She.

Measurements - 43"x 52"

Quilting - E2E Quilting - Traffic Jam.

Batting - Wool/polyester - Purchased from me.

Backing - Supplied by Pam.

Threads - Glide Sterling (T) Superior Playhouse (B)

Quilt Information:

Pattern - Skinny Strips by Holly Hickman.

Measurements - 40"x 55'

Quilting - E2E Quilting - Wildwood.

Batting - Wool/polyester - Purchased from me.

Backing - Supplied by Pam.

Threads - Glide - Peacock.

Quilt Information:

Pattern - Pam's own design.

Measurements - 42" x 56"

Quilting - E2E Quilting - Kiwi & Koru.

Batting - Wool/polyester - Purchased from me.

Backing - Supplied by Pam.

Threads - Superior Aloha

Quilt Information:

Pattern - Picket Fences by John Q Adams.

Measurements - 65"x 73"

Quilting - E2E Quilting - Book Nook.

Batting - Wool/polyester - Purchased from me.

Backing - Supplied by Pam.

Threads - Glide - Celery (T) Sterling (B)

Thank you Pam for entrusting your quilts to me & for being so thoughtful & generous towards others.

I haven't shared fungi photos here for quite awhile. Here's collage of some I recently spotted out bike riding & in our garden:

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