A Quilted Hug for Tina

My sweet friend, Tina, was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in March of 2013.  Her attitude is contagious! If only we can all be like her. 

My oldest daughter, Taylor, is friends with her sons and looks up to Tina. She was devastated and knew that she had to make a quilt for our friend. Taylor knows how much comfort a quilt can provide. She is a survivor of Lemierre's Syndrome, and spent much time in treatment.  

We put out a plea from the APQS forum looking for Homespun fabrics. WOW! Did these ladies come through. Taylor received so much fabric that we will be making more quilts this summer to donate to others battling disease. Thank you all!!!!!

Isn't she gorgeous with hot pink hair!! I love it.

I should add that I quilted this in my Topo Meander, and added 3 hidden words also. HOPE, FAITH and LOVE. I hope and pray that this quilt does so much more than provide warmth. Will keep praying for you my friend. You are much loved!!

Gravel on Green

I have been staring at this quilt top for some time, and finally, a design came to mind that I am really pleased with. 

Introducing 'Gravel'...an edge-to-edge design that is quilted completely freehand. 

This larger pebble design ranges in size from 3/4" to 2" per 'rock'.

This is a rather dense design, but I love it on this quilt. I used a double layer of Bamboo batting, so once washed, this is going to be one soft quilt, with lots of drape! 

Timothy School - Autism Awareness

Carol made this quilt top for the Timothy School.  This is the fourth year that we have worked together to make a difference for the school and these special kids with Autism. 

The quilt pattern is Brownstone by Cozy Quilt Designs.  I quilted this using "Double Plume" pantograph to give lots of texture.  The backing is the softest chambray denim and shows off the quilting nicely.  Our hope is that this quilt makes a lot of money at the silent auction.

Disappearing Nine Patch with Minkee

Marcy made this bright colored Disappearing Nine Patch quilt for a new baby boy. On the label, she embroidered a cute caterpillar. I couldn't resist adding some adorable critters of my own. I quilted in a snail, butterfly, dragonfly and a bumble bee to the meander quilting. 

The batting was Hobb's Warm and White, which quilted up beautifully with the Minkee backing.  This is a very comfy quilt.  

Thanks Marcy for the pleasure of helping you finish this keepsake.  

Flowers and Birds

This was a nice collection of fabrics and the pattern Carol picked was perfect to showcase them!  The piecing is very simple, yet beautiful.  Great job!  

I chose a So Fine thread in Campfire that matched beautifully with the reddish-pink marble that makes up the nine patches, and a lead grey for the backing as it was lighter in color. 

Basic medium stipple quilting was all that this quilt needed.

Modern Twister

I have just listed this quilt for sale in my shop. 

It is a Modern Twister in lots of fun, large scale prints, with a lego style building block fabric for the border, backing and binding. 

The quilting is semi-custom as it is a continuous line that gives the blocks a spinning effect, and the border is a simple stipple meander. 

The batting is Winline Comfort Blend 80/20. Thread is Superior So Fine and Magna Glide Classics in the bobbin. 

The quilt has been washed and dried on hot settings for maximum shrinkage. Don't you just love a quilt with that shriveled up look? I sure do! Makes you want to cuddle up and read a good book! 

Wild Coins on Black

What a fun baby quilt I had the pleasure of quilting. 

Denise chose a simple swirl pattern with variegated thread. The batting was Warm & Natural 100% Cotton.