Fabric Memories

This quilt, made by Jane, is special because it is made from left over fabric from many of the quilts Jane has made over the years.

Each block represents a quilt Jane has made. I think Jane’s choice of fabric for the triangles between the blocks was perfect as it just blends into the background letting the fabric in the blocks shine.

The back had panels where Jane placed hand-written details of the quilts she had made, which the fabric represents.

It was quilted with an allover freehand line and loop pattern which is funky and fun and compliments the quilt.

Giant Dahlia

I have quilted many of Michelle Yeo’s Giant Dahlia pattern, and have made one for myself.  I even have reproduction fabric already picked out to make another one – I just need more hours in the day.

I particularly liked this one as I found the fabrics appealing.  It was quilted with an allover freehand leaf and loop pattern.  I am usually asked to do allovers on this design, but occasionally custom quilt it, usually with feathers going out from the arcs.  Next time I custom quilt one, I will post photos.

Georgetown in Baltimore

This gorgeous traditional quilt by Barb was a pleasure to quilt – everything Barb brings me to quilt for her is always lovely and well pieced. 

Barb asked for traditional quilting, so of course that meant feathers.  

Modern Appliqué

I really enjoyed quilting this striking quilt for Leanne.  The fabrics and textures were modern and refreshing, and it is going to be a wall hanging. 

I quilted two background fillers, double loops with a diagonal stripe of a small zig zag, which I call “maze”.  The effect is subtle, but I like the contrast and interest it creates.  I also feel the Windmill flowers in the border really suit the feel of the quilt.

Some Chocolate Quilts – Bloggers’ Quilt Festival

I haven’t been doing much sewing for myself over the last six months so I don’t have anything new to show for the Blogger’ Quilt Festival.  Instead I thought I would show some of my favourite Chocolate Quilts.

If you asked me what my favourite colour was, I would say purple.  However, when I started quilt making, I was immediately drawn to brown fabrics.

Initially as a joke, I began numbering my brown quilts as part of a ‘Chocolate Series’.  After the first few, I went a step further and started to incorporate the word Chocolate into the quilt name.

Clicking on the pictures in this post will take you to the original post for more details.

The first quilt pictured is called Illumination – Number 3 in the Chocolate Series.  This quilt pushed me out of my comfort zone and I was happy with the overall effect.

The second quilt pictured is called Chocolate Overdose – Number 4 in the Chocolate Series.  I called the quilt Chocolate Overdose as I felt there was a little too much of the plain brown fabric in it.

 

The third quilt pictured is called Cherry Chocolate – Number 6 in the Chocolate Series.  I love reproduction fabrics, and this quilt will always be special to me, although it did have its dramas – click here to read about what happened when I blocked it.

The final quilt pictured is called Ruled By Chocolate – Number 7 in the Chocolate Series.  Whilst simply pieced, this quilt was quilted intricately with a combination of ruler, stencil and freehand techniques.

I hope you enjoyed my Bloggers’ Quilt Festival post and a little peek at some of my Chocolate Quilts.  Please visit Amy's Bloggers' Quilt Festival to see the other beautiful quilts on display.

William Morris Meets McTavishing

This is Noelene’s William Morris appliqué quilt.  She didn’t want the quilting to dominate and asked me to McTavish the background to give it texture.  Noelene’s background fabric was gloriously rich, which unfortunately doesn’t show as well in the photos as it looks in real life.

 

I have quilted several versions of this design.  To see Margaret’s version click here.

Visit Esther's Blog to see what other people are working on with her WIP Wednesdays.

Blue Stars

Trish made my “Check Out the Stars” design for her daughter.  Her daughter asked for stars and blue, so I think Trish hit the mark with this one.

It was quilting with a freehand allover star and curl pattern.

If you would like to see my version of this quilt, I have made it twice, and there are pictures on the My Quilts page which you can access by the navigation bar above – they are quilts number 15 and 30.