This was a pretty plain quilt top when it arrived at Ideal Stitches. I added a feather and curl design with contrasting thread and the result is spectacular!
Scalloped paisleys soften the harsh straight-line piecing but best of all, look fabulous on the plain backing. Very contemporary.
Stunning strip piecing in bold blues combine with a tropical floral backing. I took my inspiration from the flowers and quilted a similar design.
I see tic-tac-toe but to others it may look like hashtags. Variegated pink, orange and yellow thread in a loop de loop design mimics the white background fabric and keeps this quilt lighthearted.
When I made a “Faithful Friend” quilt for Father’s Day, my granddaughter fell in love with it. Because we are a family of labs, I had two more dog panels in my stash that were gifted to me by quilting friends. I designed a similar quilt pattern and was able to give my granddaughter and upcoming grandchild a dog quilt like Grandpa’s.
Charming little thank you gift from a patient to her surgeon. The sunflowers were outlined, and the centers spiraled while background quilting filled the rest of the quilt. I am grateful to be part of the project.
This little whole cloth quilt was an exercise to learn custom robotic functions on my Mach 3 software. It turned out well and I decided to serge the edges and keep it as an inspiration.
This was made for a special serviceman. Quilts of Valor are the coolest! I should start collecting patriotic fabrics so I can make one myself!
Some of my favorite projects are the quilt tops found in an old cedar chest that “grandma” never finished. I found a yellow backing that was a great match to the front and added a floral quilting design. Now this can be both cherished and used.
Bright and beautiful colors combine with cheerful swirly quilting to create a one-of-a-kind gift. It’s so much fun seeing my client’s face when they see their completed project.
The quilting is subtle but if you look closely, you can see the twinkling tulips! I especially like the texture it brings to the back of the quilt. Add a binding and this is ready for a king size bed.
From a bag of T-shirts to a memorable quilt, this is going to make a great college gift. I used a monofilament thread on top so that the stitching shows but doesn’t compete with the graphics, however, I made sure the thread showed on the backing. Magnificent!
Look at how the edge-to-edge design breaks up the straight geometric lines. Wool batting and minky backing gives incredible definition to the quilted spirals on both sides and definitely chase the chills away.
Large colored triangles alternate with plain white fabric that is perfect so showing off the star and swirls quilting design. This quilt is perfect for a picnic on the beach and having your toes in the sand.
This line of fabric is actually 100% cotton, but it looks and feels like wool. How cool is that? I used variegated threads and a fall leaf design, and this quilt is ready to take the chill off during the early autumn months.
Frequently I look for quilt patterns that are similar to the print of one of the fabrics. Because the top is so busy, I chose a simple pattern with leaves and curls, and it turned out fantastic.
Cute little alphabet quilt designed especially for New Mexico. With hot air balloons, red and green chili and road runners, I may have to make one for myself.
Fantastic colors combine with a terrific layout for a king size plum fusion quilt. Add paisley quilting and it’s spectacular.
Fabrics in this quilt were created from the photos that astronaut Karen Nyberg took of the earth from outer space. What a creative layout of the port hole windows to display the fabrics. I was challenged to recreate the layout to continue the outline quilting in the black space fabric. While the actual stitching was very straight forward, drawing and marking the design was more difficult than it appears. Simple and stunning!
Little quilted poppies are the perfect complement for this flower and lattice quilt. Add poppy fabric to the back and this is a gardener’s delight.
You can almost hear the train whistle! Novelty fabrics, fussy cutting and piecing created a delightful quilt top. I added some textured quilt and its ready to leave the station. It went to the 2023 New Mexico State Fair and won a blue ribbon!
Bright colors, black background and variegated thread is always a winning combination! Stars in the quilting reflect the pieced stars in the quilt top. Spectacular!
The gold in the title gets its name from the gold thread in the bobbin! The front was a blue and lavender variegated thread with just shines in the dark background fabric. What a great quilt to bring in the Spring!
Bright Kaffe fabrics contrast boldly with the black fabric. I just knew I had to use a vivid varigated thread and the results are incredible. What a great diamond in a diamond pattern!
I can’t decide whether I like the color combination of mint green and purple or the floral lavender border better. All together this makes for a spectacular quilt.
Instead of an edge to edge, I quilted a border-to-border floral design and set off the white border with a vine in green thread. I think this counts as having a green thumb, don’t you agree?
Fun novelty fabrics and bold colors make this a bright beautiful baby quilt. With circles in the quilting, it mimics the background quilting without taking over the quilt.
Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween. This quilt has a fantastic center panel and incredible coordinating fabrics. Add spider and web quilting and this quilt is set for scaring away the chill of Autumn.
Are you ready for some football? This quilt is a great companion for a cozy game at the stadium or home on the big screen.
This quilt is full of the luck of the Irish. With its bright green fabrics and shamrock quilting, this is sure to brighten your day. Happy St. Patrick’s Day.
This Blitz quilt was a blast to quilt. Lots of ruler work and pebbles but well worth it. Wish I could have convinced my client to donate it to Ideal Stitches!
The solid lines of fabric remind me of ribbons which inspired me to quilt it with a “ribbon rose” quilting pattern. Fun and bright, this quilt is sure to delight!
Second in a trilogy of quilts for three daughters, this one has daisies to celebrate the favorite flower of this customer’s daughter. The blocks are pieced with pieces of fabric saved from children’s clothes. I am so pleased to be a part of this legacy.
It’s always a privilege to quilt a project for a service person. I used a stars and wave pattern that is one of my favorites for patriotic quilts. Please thank the service people in your life for me.
Same block of the month, different background fabric for the layout. Again, the quilting just jumps right out of the photograph. I almost wish I would have made one for myself.
Look closely and you will see that each block has a negative counterpart. The first of the two has a white background and the second of the two the colored fabrics become the background. I quilted bubbles and swirls which gave texture to the blocks and dimension to the navy fabric. Incredible.
Just like a kaleidoscope, these blocks have the same effect. Some look like stars and some look like spinning windmills but you must admit it is mesmerizing. I used an all over curl pattern to stay in theme. How beautiful it looks on the blue minky backing.
This incredible king size quilt is reversible. I love that each side is a fabulous quilt all on its own. Really the only thing they have in common is the quilting. Even then it is subtle on one side and bold on the other. Amazing.
This was made for a granddaughter who just loves hippos. I searched the internet for an incredible hippo pattern, and I was thrilled that the backing was clean, fresh, and white. I used a brown thread so that the hippo fun would show up. I bet she was surprised and thrilled to have her very own hippo quilt.
What is more cozy than flannel? What is more autumn than pumpkins? This quilt of course! Just look at the pumpkin quilting on the minky backing!
There is nothing like the International Balloon Fiesta held in Albuquerque every October. This beautiful panel is a balloonist’s view of the Rio Grande. Using invisible thread, I quilted in all the balloons that have flown over the river through the years.
Taking my inspiration from the spiral of bubbles on the hummingbird panel, I quilted spirals/bubbles across this quilt. I love how the quilting echos the panel. Turns out the spirals were also a great choice for the wildflower backing. I love it when that happens.
A companion quilt, a companion horse stitched so that one can be given as a gift and one can be kept. I used similar quilting designs and sketched the horse much like the Beauty in Motion horse. It was delightful to do these two quilts back-to-back. I wish I had a picture of my client’s face when she saw the horses! This is why I love my job.
What’s the best thing to quilt on diagonal piecing? A bold maze pattern with vertical and horizontal lines. This striking pattern looks amazing on the backing but subtle on the front, letting the piecework shine through.
Can you think of a more fitting name for this quilt than “Beauty in Motion”? I combined custom free motion quilting, thread sketching and computerized borders of ropes and barbed wire. The top and bottom borders have the horses individually outlined to make them stand out and trees sketched in to create a background. The side borders were so much fun to do with the horseshoes and ruler work. But my favorite is the panel in the center with radiating lines and a thread sketched horse. Beautiful!
I love how the left and right vertical areas are not symmetrical, but complimentary. Superb! Straight line, boxy quilting contrasts the diagonal piecing for an out of this world quilting collaboration.
I taught this modern block of the month class about ten years ago. It was finally time to get it off the unquilted list and complete this bright and cheery quilt and I am so glad I did. I love the vibrant hot pink backing and the custom quilting. Why did I wait so long to finish it?
When I found out that my aunt was going to have cancer treatment, I wanted to make her a comfort quilt. First off lots of fabrics to see and enjoy, a border of her favorite teal color and warm fuzzy minke backing. I quilted it in a horse edge to edge pattern so that she can enjoy her horses on the days she can’t be out with them. I am grateful to be able to share my gifts and talents.
Brick red and yellow are a cheerful combination for this poinsettia quilt. Large quilted flowers stand out on the gray backing so that you can see this holiday garden from either side.
This quilt was so big that I had to fold it in half to hang it on my design wall. At 120 inches wide it has plenty of drape for the tallest of a king size bed. Cozy colors and snowflake quilting make this perfect for a winter quilt.
Sometimes I don’t see the whole of the quilt until I hang it for pictures. I was delighted to with the asymmetrical layout. Add twinkle quilting and this quilt really shines.
Fussy cut bird fabrics and colorful frames look like photos on a wall. Subtle quilting keeps up the diagonal theme. Delightful.
Beautiful purples and magentas contrast creams in this diagonal log cabin quilt. I added charming flowers and leaves to the quilting and now this is an inviting, summer garden quilt. Delightful!
This football quilt is a gift for another son-in-law who is a faithful fan of the Detroit Lions. Shopping for themed fabric was challenging and when I discovered a pillowcase panel, I seized it and set to work designing a quilt top layout. I used the remainder of the Lions fabric for the backing. Fun football quilting motif wins extra points on the front and back of the quilt. I just might qualify for mother in law of the year.
Recently I was commissioned to make a Spiderman quilt and I knew I had to make another for my son-in-law. When I did my shopping for the spiderman themed fabrics, I ordered double the amount. It was delightful to surprise him with his own quilt.
I remember when I first started quilting for the public in 2009, when a customer told me to pick the design, it would make me anxious. Now my favorite directions are “quilt as desired”. I’ve come a long way!
I watched this quilt come together at a quilt retreat. I was thrilled to bring it home and add elegant, quilted swirls in a deep plum thread. I wish I could have kept this one!
Curly cues give this quilt great texture. Love the solid fabrics throughout.
Charming row quilt on a deep navy background. I used a whimsical flower design and matching thread and it looks incredible.
This contemporary quilt was made as a 20-year anniversary present for a son and daughter in law. Trying to find a quilting design was more challenging than usual, however, the voltage pattern looks spectacular.
It is terrific that this grandmother makes a T shirt quilt for each of her high school graduates. Which reminds me, I should ask how many grandkids she has.
Pieced birds, bird backing and feather quilting come together for a quilt that is ready to fly! What a great gift for a dear friend.
Commissioned quilt from scratch. I had so much fun shopping for fabrics and creating a pattern for this superhero quilt. Check out the spiderman quilting motif on the back of the quilt! Marvel-ous.
Knowing this quilt is going to be gifted to a grandson helped me to choose this geometric quilting design. It looks incredible on the solid backing and give just the right touch of definition to the front of the quilt.
Pretty in pink and paisley designs are just the beginning of what makes this quilt fabulous. Pops of teal are an amazing accent color. This is going to be a great gift for this client’s granddaughter.
Every type of rose is represented here, from a pieced grandma’s flower garden block, cross stitch, printed fabric, and a quilted rose border. Best of all, no thorns!
Taking my queue from the background print, I chose a quilting design that almost resembles avocados. It turns out to be the perfect complement to this linear and geometric quilt top.
This quilt went from plain to fabulous when I matched the thread to the sage green fabric and quilted grape leaves. I still get amazed at how the quilting makes the quilt!
This beautiful wall hanging left Ideal Stitches and was shipped to Kentucky where it then was put in a craft fair. It’s incredible to think about where it is now.
This fantastic quilt was made from a stack of fat eights fabric which is 9 x 22 inches. Just incredible.
Charming oranges and blacks are set on a creamy background. This quilt can be put out in early autumn and stay out until Thanksgiving!
This quirky, quacky duck panel and a rubber duck quilting design combine to make a baby quilt that is sure to bring a smile. Minky fabric on the back of the quilt shows off the quilting and is so cuddly!
Brightly colored blocks on a dark night sky! Windy quilting in a splash of blue on the front of the quilt and a vividly colored variegated thread on the back. Ready to plan a camp out and look at the stars.
Using the dotted red fabric as inspiration, I quilted large meandering bubbles. I auditioned gray, black, and red thread and I am thrilled with the red stitching!
When this quilt top arrived, the customer said that I could name this batik quilt. I started calling it the No Name Batik and the name stuck. I searched for a quilting pattern that matched the print of the dark blue fabric and the result is fantastic.
What fun it was to quilt this project with feathers in the black background as well as the border and my own digitized design in the bright colored diamonds.
Bright Kaffe fabrics with a twist of lime make up this cheerful quilt. I added oval chains and swirls for a delightful quilted finish.
When my son in law brought his favorite quilt from his grandmother and asked me to fix it, I couldn’t say no. Originally it was tied and there were numerous holes at the seams where it was coming apart. After fixing the tears, I added a woodgrain border to border design to give it more stability. I did leave Grandma’s ties. He was thrilled to be able to use it again.
This came as a whole cloth fabric. By adding batting and a solid backing it is now a cozy quilt. The quilting design is a terrific complement to the print on the front and has incredible texture on the back.
Here are the companion quilts for the sailboat. I can’t wait to see what they look like on the bunks!
The pop of turquoise gives this table topper a southwest feel. I used a wavy pattern to mimic the bargello piecing and the texture and dimension is fabulous! Even better than sitting on a table, this quilt would make a fantastic wall hanging.
The braid pattern must be one of my favorites whether the fabrics are scrappy or coordinated. I love the reds in this quilt, and I enjoyed quilting the big chunky swirls. Now I am excited to make my own red braid quilt!
Sometimes my projects come as just a quilt top with directions for me to find a backing. What fun I have shopping for complimentary fabrics. On this quilt I chose to bring out the coral colors and then using the backing fabric for inspiration, I quilted a lovely daisy design. I just wish gardening was this easy.
What a great quilt for that special someone who loves trains. I grew up near the railroad tracks and when I hear the sound of the train whistle it takes me back to my youth! I found a great all over design that stays in theme! All Aboard!
This quilt is part of a trio of scrappy memory quilts made as gifts for three daughters. Some of the fabrics are from childhood clothing items while some are fabric prints that represent times or events during their childhood such as the soccer fabric. What a wonderful way to celebrate the past.
I love tessellations in quilting patterns. I can see crosses in the colored fabric blocks as well as in the light background. Smart choice of complimentary fabrics for the piano key border. Stunning!
Subtle curved piecing and muted southwest colors make this a beautiful quilt. I searched and searched for a quilting design that would complement the curves and finally found the perfect all over pattern. I was disappointed that I had to give this one back to my client, it would have been terrific to keep it for myself.
This is the first in a series of quilts that are being made for a sailboat destined to travel up the Western coastline to Alaska. The minute I heard the story of this quilt, I knew I had the perfect quilting design full of anchors, oars, stars, ship wheels and sailboats. I am excited to be part of this adventure.
After making a memory quilt for this client’s father, she asked me to make one for herself. It was exciting to hear her talk about her relationship with her mother and I was able to create a memory quilt that was unique and different from her father’s project. Teal fabrics and whimsical quilting are the basis for her cherished memories. I am so glad to do what I love and have the ability to bring joy through quilting to my customers.
This is a preprinted panel used to practice free motion quilting. I had so much fun stitching on this project for myself. It is always great to have play time on the machine. Now I have a sampler to show clients.
In order to keep my custom quilting southwest, I did a lot of research and sketching. I looked at petroglyph drawings, Native American pottery and Indian rugs. I draw motifs on a plexi glass sheet for inspiration. I am thrilled with the finished quilting on this Navajo quilt.
What fun it was to piece and quilt this playmat for my niece. The fabrics were pulled together from my stash and I had plenty left over to also piece the backing. My daughter immediately saw the intentional placement of the two backing stars; think second star to the right. I used two layers of batting, and a fabulous star swirl design. I can’t wait to meet my great nephew.
Soft muted neutrals mix with denim blues in this flannel patchwork quilt. Zig zag quilting adds texture and interest. Bring on the winter storms because this quilt is sure to keep you warm.
Fuzzy and warm flannels make up this cozy plaid quilt. I used a swirl and curl design to break up the straight lines. Ready for winter!
Bright batiks and variegated thread give a lot of color to this quilt. The white background fabric is a fabulous area for the quilting to stand out!
Bright and bold colors! Thick cotton Thread! Swirls and curls quilting design! It doesn’t get any better than this!
Stunning color combination between the solid black and the floral reds, oranges, and hot pinks. I added a variegated thread to bring the color into the black and the result is striking!
Red, purple, and black are stunning together. I chose a curl design to break up all the straight lines of the front and give movement to the solid areas of the back. I am ready to raid my stash and make one for myself.
This charming baby quilt combines patchwork and applique. I added quilted baby elephants in a light aqua thread and the result is adorable!
The repetitiveness and curves of the Baptist fan pattern add character and dimension to this linear quilt. Subtle and striking.
Just the right balance of color to the black and white of this stunning quilt. To contrast the zigs and the zags, a meander quilting stitch adds just a touch of curves. Outstanding!
Electric centipede is a fantastic name for the zig zag piecing pattern on this quilt. I added a geometric pattern that complements the diagonal seams and shows well on the solid backing. The result is striking and eye catching.
I just love the vibrant, colorful sashings. Flowers and animal blocks combine to make a beautiful animal garden. While the quilting is subtle on the front, just look at the stitching on the ombre backing. Makes my green thumb happy!
This brings out the Irish in me! I loved all the greens in this quilt, and I had to add a variegated green thread when I was quilting this chunky spiral and star design. May the luck of the Irish be with this quilt!
All hand guided quilting on this sewing inspired quilt. I had so much fun doing background fills and feathers. I was sorry to see this one leave the studio, however, the excitement of my customer when she came to pick it up more than made up for it.
Bright pastels and vivid white sets the stage for a springtime quilting design with feathers and flowers. I love the backing fabric both is color and print so much that I used a matching thread for quilting.
Diamond quilting gives straight line texture to this jelly roll quilt. I especially like the dimension of the quilting on the backing.
Lots of glitter and shine in this quilt. Not to be outdone, I used a shimmery gold thread to quilt butterflies across the quilt. I am glad they have a place to show on the yellow border.
This fun, bright and bold quilt is a gift for a grandson. No ribbons or flowers for this one, instead I quilted bold geometrics. Just look at the design in the bright yellow minke backing.
A football team inspired quilt for a loyal fan. How fun is that? Novelty fabric comes together with bold colors in this magnificent layout. Add quilted footballs and its ready for kickoff!
When the daughter brought her father’s clothes to Ideal Stitches, she talked about his love of sailing. This quilt is full of sailing motifs, his red bandanas, and his khaki and navy pants. She was moved to tears when she picked this up. This is why I love my job!
This is my first time to use this cable quilting design and I love the texture. Even on the backing the cable quilting stands out. Definitely a new favorite.
Pretty little daisies are quilted across this scrappy batik quilt. Just looking at this quilt inspires me to add more color and flowers to my garden in the spring.
Pops of red on this scrappy quilt inspired me to back this in a cherry red fabric. Sweet flowers and curls reflect the floral fabrics for a quilt that just blossoms with color.
I can’t get enough of this exploding heart quilt pattern. Stunning blues, purples and pinks look like light facets on a white background. My only direction was, “don’t quilt hearts”. Swirls and bubbles look great on the front and magnificent on the hot pink minke backing. Love it!
There are so many unique features on this T-shirt quilt. One is the checkerboard layout of lights and darks, the other is the rounded corners. The southwest quilting motif stands out on both the front and the minke backing. Definitely a winner all around!
I am excited to share one of my own quilts. In 2016, I posted pictures of a similar quilt that I had quilted for a customer and knew I had to make one for myself. Made from Kaffe striped fabric that was cut into strips and sewn back together to add variety, then separated into groups of light and dark colors before starting the piecing. The intentionality and prep work were well worth it. I spent two days doing the ditch stitching which does show on the back of the quilt before I added the variegated thread and added free motion back and forth lines. Simple but spectacular!
Fun little wall hanging featuring New Mexico. I love the texture and dimension that the wood grain quilting gives to this project, especially on the chestnut brown border.
When I saw this quilt top, I knew I had the perfect quilting design for it. The fiesta skulls are quilted in a light gray thread and are the perfect companion to the pieced skull. Spooktacular!!
This quilt took quite a bit of planning and creativity. I used a piece of plexiglass to audition ideas as I quilted my way through the project. Lots to delight the eye, from applique to pieced blocks and quilted motifs. Enchanting!
The fabric is fabulous for both color combination and featuring the quilting. Pumpkin leaves dance their way across the quilt in a rich gold thread. I chose an autumn variegated thread for the backing which is much more stunning in reality than in the photograph. I am ready for a fall harvest picnic or a hayride with this quilt!
One of my own quilts, finished and fabulous! I used a light teal aqua thread and loved every minute of custom quilting this block of the month. One of my favorite techniques is negative quilting. Note the frames around the blocks and the thin border frame that has no quilting except stitch in the ditch and how puffy it is compared to the swirly background quilting. While blues are not typically my color, the light turquoise and gray combination is incredible. This is definitely a keeper!
Just the pieced center came into Ideal Stitches with a request to make it larger. I added a thin turquoise and larger navy border that just sets off the colors in the quilt. The top was quilted with turquoise thread while the back was quilted in a bright variegated thread to bring all the colors to both sides. Truly spectacular.
I had so much fun working on this quilt, from the tight quilting around the eggs, background quilting around the quail to the line quilting in the border. Eggs-cellent!
Fantastic use of lights and darks. Because this is going to a bachelor’s home, I chose a green backing and an all over leaf pattern rather than purples and flowers. The result is incredible. He is going to love it!
Brilliant! One side is a Christmas quilt, and the other side is a Halloween quilt. Which is the front and which is the back side? Let the calendar decide. The stars on the Christmas side were quilted with blue and gold metallic thread while the Halloween side showcases blue and silver thread.
What a bright spring green color for the background. Best of all it shows the quilting. The texture is just what this quilt needed to make it magnificent!
What is more difficult than custom quilting is when you are asked to keep it simple. I used echos and circles to create a focus for the applique and a boundary for the background quilting. Magnificent!
Scrappy quilts remind me of the beginning of quilts before the quilt tops were coordinated. I am glad for the black fabric so that the quilt has a place to shine on the front of the quilt. I chose a dark blue bobbin thread so it would show on the backing and match the binding. Fun and spectacular!
Soft and muted color in salmon and lime are a beautiful color combination for this sampler quilt. I chose a floral pattern that looks like the flowers in the print of the fabric and the lightest salmon thread color in my studio so that the quilting would not overpower the piecing. Stunning!
If you want the quilting to show, be sure and use a puffy batting. Just look at the dimension of the quilting on both the backing and the light-colored blocks. Simply charming.
I wish I had a “before” picture to show how flat and uninteresting the black colored blocks appeared. I added brightly colored variegated thread and now the blocks complement the brightly printed colored blocks in the quilt. Stunning!
This scrappy patchwork had an extra helping of hot pinks and oranges, so it inspired me to use a bright blazing variegated thread. The curls, feathers and flowers in the quilting design softened the harsh line and added a whimsical touch.
Precision piecing and a rainbow of colors made this quilt top a delight to quilt. Taking my queue from the polka dots on the backing, I quilted interlocking circles. Great texture but not distracting makes this quilt a pleasure to behold.
It is always fun to see the same quilt done with a different palette of fabrics. This block of the month has cheery summer fabrics. My favorite block is the three sunflowers but summer calls for a rose garden of quilting.
I couldn’t wait to get my needle into this beautiful quilt, and I couldn’t be more pleased with how it turned out. The appliqué work is exquisite, and I wanted it to shine! Each applique is carefully outlined before the background is stitched, while the borders have curls and feathers just to accent!
I really got to know this mom through the stories of her when she brought me her clothes for a memory quilt. She loved to fish so I was sure to use a fishing pattern. Her favorite colors were teal and purple, and I found a terrific purple fabric for the border and backing. Her favorite piece of clothing was a flowered dress, so I used it for the large center block, scattered smaller blocks and the inner border.
Below is a quote from the daughter after she picked up the quilt. This makes all the work of making a memory quilt worth it.
“My dad LOVES his quilt. We all did. Thank you for the thoughtfulness you put into the quilt capturing the precious memories of my mom. ❤️ “
Delightful T-shirt quilt for this college age daughter which celebrates her high school memories in band and her long history with the Girl Scouts. She loves cats and I was sure to include felines in the quilting!
Flying geese and Ohio stars come together for a snowy woodsy scene. Add quilted poinsettias and you have a cozy Christmas quilt that is sure to brighten up the holiday season.
Fall would not be complete without sunflowers, and I have a whole garden quilted across this quilt. This block of the month was from a local quilt store and my friend made two this year. Stay tuned for the spring/summer color palette coming soon.
Look closely and you will see hoof prints running across this quilt. Of course, I have a family full of hunters so they would be tracking this quilt. Here is to Bambi getting away!
The brighter the better is what I was told with this quilt. So, I found a vivid backing to complement the colors from the front and used the brightest variegated thread I had in the studio. It is bright and beautiful.
I have had an unused pink and brown variegated thread on my shelf for the longest time. I knew one day a quilt would come into Ideal Stitches that would be perfect for it. This is the quilt and it came out amazing!
I was told that this pattern was published in response to the COVID lock down in 2020. A block a day for two weeks until the country reopened. Looking back, we know that the shutdown was much longer than that, however, my client had the time to rise to the challenge and make a quilt top in two weeks.
This holiday quilt hangs in place of putting up a traditional Christmas tree. Gifts are placed beneath the quilt. What a charming idea. I just wish I had a wall for which I could make a Christmas tree quilt.
What a memory! Photo quilts for two families. They are going to love them! I quilted the brown frames separate from the background and the results are stunning.
Blue and white with a touch of gray, until you see the back of the quilt. The feather and spiral pattern is just right for softening all the straight geometric lines. I had a touch of sadness when this one left the studio.
This is really two quilts in one. The yellow side is quilted with dark blue thread while the blue side is quilted with yellow thread. The groovy pattern is whimsical and delightful.
I almost couldn’t get the whole quilt in the photograph as it measures 114 x 114. Spirals and leaves fill the gold areas, while a fern motif covers the blue areas. This is an incredible wedding gift from a mom to her son and new wife.
Right now, autumn quilts must be my favorite! Until next month when I am quilting Halloween quilts followed by Christmas quilts. This quilt is no exception. Old Gold thread stitches falling leaves across this super-sized quilt. I know it is a gift for this client’s brother and he is going to love it!
Check out how the variegated thread adds so much color and interest to the charcoal background. The quilting pattern is full of fall leaves and acorns and is a splendid choice to complement the pieced design of the quilt. What a cozy autumn quilt.
There is just something about a scrap quilt that clinches the idea of making a quilt. And to have one that is scrappy on both the front and the back takes it to a new level of scrappy! I quilted a whimsical curl that breaks up both the horizontal lines of the back and the diagonal lines from the front. Delightful!
While I knew that most of the quilting would be muted on the front, I decided to make sure it showed on the backing by using a contrasting thread. The result adds a terrific design element to an otherwise plain backing for a quilt project that is magnificent.
Sweet roses grace this antique quilt. This was a set of blocks found in an attic that was transformed into a charming quilt top. Add a solid back to show off the quilting and you have a finished project that can be enjoyed for years to come.
Look closely and you will see llamas in the fabrics and in the quilting! Add some cactus and you have a pickly llama!
Out of six customer quilts that were entered into the State Fair this year, five won ribbons including Best of Show! I am thrilled and so proud of our collaborative efforts.
This is an original design by my client. Imagine my delight when she said, “Quilt as Desired”. I used variegated threads throughout, from the blues of the water and sky, browns on the mountains and beiges of the cornfields. Interpretive quilting complements the scenic view. Spectacular.
Shades of the Southwest! The colors and scenery remind me of Arizona and the Painted Desert. The quilting reminds me of Native Americans. Ya-te-hey!
Chilly and Charming! Blowing snowflakes quilt across this delightful patchwork quilt. Just the thing to keep you warm on a winter night!
I am thrilled to have this off my unfinished pile and quilted. I made this little Albuquerque wall hanging years ago and just never got around to quilting it. It looks wonderful hanging in my studio!
You’re a mean one, Mr. Grinch! Fun novelty grinch fabrics come together for a quilt that will warm your holiday evenings. Look closely and the quilting pattern is also grinchy!
I was delighted to find an edge-to-edge pattern with Snoopy and Woodstock for this novelty quilt. I used a bright yellow thread in the bobbin so the pattern would show on the red backing and the result is fantastic.
I have so much fun picking threads, especially variegated threads for my quilting projects. It’s even more exciting when they stand out on both the front and the back of the quilt. Stunning Success with this quilt.
The flannel backing is perfect for displaying the paisley quilting. By using a thicker red thread on top, the quilting takes this quilt top from scrappy to spectacular!
This adorable, pieced puppy needed more dog bones, so I quilted in a huge supply. You can almost see his tail wagging.
Charming tulips and swirls dance their way across this little table topper and will look fabulous adorning a dining table this fall.
Sometimes there is no place for the quilting to show and that’s okay! The fabrics work magnificently in this quilt and although the quilting pattern does have cats, the quilting is more functional than visual.
There is just enough color in the thread to show on the white background of the quilt top and the gray backing. Blues and magentas from the quilt top are brought out in the variegated colors in the thread. Picking thread colors is one of my favorite parts of my job!
Bright red and royal blue are a cheerful combination. I added more birds in the quilting and this project just soars to new heights!
Old Gold colored thread must be my most used colors when choosing a thread for a quilt. It’s perfect to bring out the golds in the print of this charming lap quilt.
Could those triangles be dragon teeth? The dragon’s breath swirly quilt pattern looks fabulous on the front and back of this graduation gift for a dear nephew. Yes, I do think they are teeth!
To break up this brick pattern, I used a swirly quilting design. The texture that it gives both the front, and the back is fabulous. Now I can’t imagine any other pattern on this project!
It’s so fun when I can find a quilting pattern that matches the print of the fabric. By using contrasting bobbin for the backing, I brought the flowers to the back. Everything is coming up daisies with this one!
Someday I want to make a red and white quilt for myself. But for now, I thoroughly enjoyed working on this one. Red thread in the bobbin gives great texture to the backing, while the red thread on top shows up beautifully in the white border.
If I don’t know the back story on the quilt, sometimes I make up a story to go with it. Two almost identical baby quilts make me think of twins. I don’t know if that is true in this case but it’s fun to imagine these quilts with little quilted paw prints for twins. If not, I am sure two precious babies in separate households will have animal quilts to cherish.
I added a spikey quilt design to this jagged pieced quilt and the result is edgy and rugged. The dark thread adds interest to the plain white squares for a quilt that is serrated and incredible.
This quilt reminds me of looking at an aquarium, so I was inspired to quilt vertical wavy lines and bubbles. I added swimming angel fish to the border and outlined the fish and seaweed for a quilt that captures the beauty of the deep blue sea.
I just love it when the quilts are reversible. One side is a huge, pieced octagon while the other is a framed square in a square. Then to add more variety, I used two different variegated threads. Incredible!
I never tire of making Fireman T Shirt quilts. I was excited to quilt a new fire fighter quilt pattern. While I like the t shirts to be the focus on the front, I make sure the quilting takes the stage on the back of the quilt by using a contrasting color of thread. Magnificent!
I will admit that I was a little daunted when I received a bag of newborn onesies and was asked to make a quilt out of them. After removing seams, zippers and snaps, I cut all the remaining fabric into four and a half inch blocks. The blue border adds just the right touch.
Put your shades on because the colors in this quilt are really that bright and vibrant. And if that were not enough, I used a colorful variegated thread for the quilting. Did you catch the sun shaped circle in the center of the quilt before it sets?
I have been wanting to use this flag quilting pattern for some time and I am excited to find the perfect backdrop for the flags and stars. I think I need to make a patriotic quilt of my own soon.
This quilt makes me think of catch and release trout on the San Juan River. The top is machine appliqued and embroidered and I added the custom quilting. Fabulous gift for this client’s hubby who is an avid fisherman.
What a pumpkin delight! Instead of quilting pumpkins, I chose to quilt pumpkin leaves in a dark orange thread. The backing is light gray, and I chose an autumn color variegated thread, and it is stunning. Welcome to the pumpkin patch!
There are so many things that make this quilt unique. One is the extra wide binding and look at how it is the same size as the fabrics that make up the framed piecing. Another is the use of very dark contrasting thread so that the quilting design is more than just texture. And finally, how the quilt has a pieced back making it reversible. Stupendous!
When you have every color imaginable in the quilt top, what color do you choose to quilt with? Yellow was my choice and it turned out incredible. Subtle but distinctive, the yellow daisies mimic the daisy print for a beautiful floral quilt.
When I saw the backing, I just knew I had to quilt paisleys on this quilt. I used a burgundy thread so it would show and then I matched the color of the binding adding a touch of elegance making this a unique patchwork quilt.
Patriotic quilts just look better when they are quilted with stars! I used white thread, so the design really pops on the red backing. What fun it must have been to collect all the red, white and blue fabrics.
The hardest part of this quilt was trying to decide whether to use a sloth quilting pattern or a star pattern. After much consideration, a swirly star design was chosen and quilted and the results are spectacular.
What fun! My girlfriend and I did this pattern together. Hers has glow in the dark ghostly backing and a delightful collection of Halloween fabrics which differ from the ones that I put on my quilt. She chose a bat quilting design and although the photo doesn’t show it, I used a flame-colored orange in the bobbin so that the back is equally fantastic in the light!
The first question that I get asked when someone sees a quilt that I have custom quilted is, “is that computerized”. I rarely use robotics when I am custom quilting. I find it faster and more enjoyable to free motion quilt it. The answer for this quilt is, “there were no robotics used in the execution of the quilting process”. It is much more labor intensive to get the fills to fit in the unique curves spaces than it is to just drive the machine myself. I did however use straight and curved rulers to set the lines/curves and then free motion to fill the spaces.
Surf’s Up! Everything about this quilt reminds me of ocean waves from the print of the backing, colors and the quilting. I am ready to head to the beach with this quilt!
It’s always fantastic when I get to load one of my own quilts. I was able to use a variety of techniques on this vibrant wall hanging, including ruler work, free motion quilting, thread sketching and robotics. I like this one so much, it is hanging in my studio.
What’s exciting about this quilt is not the dragons, but the fact that it was pieced by one of my client’s daughters. It is always exciting to welcome a new quilter into the fold. I was able to quilt swirling dragons to complete this fantasy quilt and now it resides in her college dorm room.
Take strips and cut them into tumbling blocks and you have a quilt filled with candy corn. I added witches and full moons for a quilt that is sweet and bewitching.
The spooky swirl quilting pattern looks like a chilling fog across this haunted house panel. Look closely and there are mysterious bats in the gloomy pattern.
Fun quilted skeletons dance across this orange Halloween quilt making this quilt truly spooktacular!
Everytime I have seen this style of collage applique, I have seen it quilted in a half inch grid. So, when I was asked to custom quilt this wall hanging I wasn’t sure how it would look. I couldn’t be more delighted with the result. Thread sketching with both salmon and white thread gives realism to the flowered fox, while the background is all about floral quitling. Truly spectacular.
There is plenty of solid space in this quilt to let the quilting shine. I took advantage and used a light blue thread and a delightful flower and feather motif that really pops on the solids. I was told this is a surprise gift for my client’s sister and I know she will be thrilled.
An amazing color combination, together with a terrific layout for sampler blocks and an elegant quilting motif makes this quilt fantastic. It would look fabulous in a guess bedroom
I was requested to take the center pieced top and add borders. The dark red brings out the colors while the black border reflects the black in the quilt. I brought the red and black color scheme to the back by using dark red thread on the black backing and I love how the quilting stands out!
Na-na-na-na BATMAN! Check out the Batman quilting on this themed quilt. Great use of novelty fabrics and solids so that the main panel is the focus.
What a perfect gift for a spiderman fan! I was thrilled to find a spiderman quilting motif and add my superhero touch to this quilt.
This started as a photograph of a man with the road to Jericho in the background. It was then sketched out before the fusible applique work was done. It came to Ideal Stitches only fused. I was challenged to secure all the fabrics as well as thread paint. I used black thread to stitch in the sand dunes, and invisible thread to appli-quilt. Notice all the line work and directionality in the denim jacket. Finally, I finished with a silvery gray embroidery thread to paint in his facial hair. I am so proud of the work here.
Made for a third born baby this quilt is sure to delight. It has the cutest creatures from the sea. I need to get this pattern!
Third in a series of three, this quilt features turquoise fabric and a children’s toy quilting design. I looked for days for the perfect turquoise fabric to coordinate with the blocks. I felt like Goldilocks; this one too blue and that one too green but my perserverance paid off. What a privilege to be part of this project.
Second in the series of Rachel’s Courtyard, this stellar quilt has a star quilting design and navy fabrics. When driving on I-25 in Albuquerque, one can see the courtyard off the sixth floor on the West side of the hospital.
This is the first of three T-shirt quilts that I was commissioned to make. Rachel’s Courtyard is a play area for pediatric patients at an Albuquerque Hospital. This quilt features red sashing and a quilting design full of hearts.
This has been a popular piecing pattern this year, however, this is the first time I have seen it in the bright orange-reds and greens. The fabric is so busy the quilting hardly shows but if you look closely, you can see the hooks and the swirls.
Feathers are also a favorite of mine. Just look at how these feathers dance across the background fabric. The offset layout creates visual interest and keeps your eyes moving.
Fun hexagon shapes just needed contrasting lines. This pattern keeps the quilt looking contemporary and modern. I couldn’t be more pleased with how it turned out.
Swirls must be one of my favorite quilting designs, especially for busy fabrics. This quilt has so much movement and texture now and would be perfect to cuddle up in and read a book with a beachy/ocean setting.
Gentle swirls provide a swirling contrast to the patchwork blocks. It also adds texture to the vivid backing. This quilt is sure to brighten any room!
Fun variegated thread dances across the front of this quilt in a jagged curls. Using a lavender thread for the bobbin, the same design gives fantastic texture to the back. Incredible!
What a great quilt to show off the quilting design. The diagonal triangles look great on both the stripes and the plaid backing. Finished just in time for the mom to gift it to her son as he goes off to college.
To break up the squareness of this quilt, I chose a curve and hook pattern; not too feminine and not too masculine but simply perfect to give movement and texture to the quilt.
Diagonal diamonds just sparkle on this striped quilt. The gold in the thread picks up the gold in the fabric for a stunning combination.
This quilt started as just three little antique handkerchiefs that I was asked to turn into a quilt. Look at how the border fabric picks up all the colors in the handkerchiefs. I saved the bright variegated thread for the back of the quilt and it sure packs a wow factor. I could not be happier with the finished product.
One of my favorite quilt designs is paisley and I am always thrilled when I can use a paisley pattern on a quilt. Matching purple thread in the bobbin looks magnificent on the blue backing. Fabulous and fun, definitely a winner!
I love the layout of the offset diamond on this quilt. I used a rose and heart quilting motif in a light salmon thread and the results are incredible! See for yourself.
If you know me, you know I love the color burgundy, so I fell in love with this quilt the moment it came into Ideal Stitches. I quilted an edgy spiral in a light gray thread. Maybe someday I will make one for myself.
It’s always fun to play with thread choices! For this quilt, I chose a golden thread for the front and a brightly colored variegated thread for the back. Now it’s hard to decide which side of the quilt I like better.
Retirement quilt for a very much-loved colleague. I masked out his face in the photos and quilted a fern pattern inspired by the border fabric. Wish I could have seen his face when he received this quilt.
Fun fabrics, delightful layout and loopy quilt design make this a quilt that is sure to please.
This fun patchwork quilt needed a quilt design to break up the square boxes. The spikey design gives this movement and texture and looks fabulous in the white background fabric.
Here is the final quilt in the series. It’s fun that each side has its own theme from Ghastly line fabrics to Mr. Chillingsworth on a previous quilt. I can wait to get started on my own Halloween quilt project now.
Here is the second in the series of reversible Halloween window quilts. I have so many fun Halloween quilting designs, however, I chose to use the same cobweb design on all three quilts, so they looked like a coordinating set.
First in a series of three quilts that are designed to be reversible and intended for a front window space so they can be hung and enjoyed from both sides. What a clever idea.
Two sisters decided to buy a quilt kit so they could have matching Christmas quilts. Now years later both are addicted to quilting! I am always thrilled to see where it all began. Quilting is a journey, and each quilt marks a spot along the path of creativity.
Look at the shelves of jars and bowls. What a charming collection. I searched for a quilting pattern that would be similar to the border print. I would love to see this hanging in a bright dining room.
My instructions were to do “airy” custom quilting. I knocked this one out of the ballpark. Still very custom but not micro quilted. My client was thrilled.
I just love this pattern. I have one to make myself out of reds, blacks, and off-white fabrics. I just had to quilt hearts and I am thrilled with how the quilting design shows in the background!
Sometimes simple is more! This checkerboard layout is perfect for all the charm squares and the white background highlights the quilting. Simply Charming!
Soft yellow backing inspired me to quilt ruffled roses. Hard to see but I used a yellow thread that just looks great in the white background. This rose garden quilt will be blooming all year long.
This scrappy quilt just begged for bubbles, and they are perfect for adding texture to this blocky quilt. This large quilt is sure to chase away the cold on winter evenings.
Black, white, and pink are an award-winning color combination in my book. What a terrific layout, almost modern southwest but definitely contemporary! I added a triangle geometric quilting pattern that compliments the front and adds dimension to the back! Magnificent!
If you know me, you know I love PINK! Terrific accents and a magnificent pink backing make this a delight to work on!
X marks the spot on this treasure map quilt! Add some maze-like quilting and you can enjoy your treasure hunt for a good long while! What a fun quilt to use up the scraps from previous projects.
Look at the color combination on this quilt. Reds, pinks and purple with a dot of turquoise could have been inspired by a New Mexico sunset. Because the piecework is set diagonally, I chose a pattern that contrasted in vertical and horizontal stitching. Incredible!
Halloween quilts must be one of my favorites to quilt. Grinning pumpkins are quilted with a bright orange thread making this quilt spooktacular!
This client always makes reversible quilts. The front has checkerboard block layout, while the back is set in a striped pattern. The seashell design is quilted in a dark blue thread and the result is incredible. Add an extra wide binding and the quilt is truly one of a kind.
The center of the sunflowers is a beautiful gold swirl fabric. Not only did I use the swirl pattern for the quilting design, but I also masked the fabric out to draw attention to it. It’s the attention to the tiny details that makes a quilt spectacular.
Out of all the quilts that I have finished for this client, this is her very first quilt top. I am so glad she chose to have it quilted. The burgundy thread is perfect for displaying the flower and swirl quilting pattern.
This quilt was so much fun to work on. I quilted quarter, half and whole sunflowers in the background and then added leaves and swirls. Pebbles, loops, and vines decorate the pieced sunflowers. For the yellow border I finally gave up the handles and let the robotics shine. I wish I could have kept this one!
There is so much motion in the piecing that you can feel the winds! Taking my inspiration from the backing, I quilted doves and swirls. I wouldn’t change a thing.
Golden sunflowers make this a great Autumn quilt. If you look closely, you can also see pumpkins. Perfect for going on a picnic at the Corn Maize or Pumpkin Patch!
Quilting makes the quilt! The gold-colored quilting adds so much interest and dimension to the cream background.
This baby sized quilt almost looks like a mosaic made from colored glass. The circle within circle quilting design is both subtle and distinctive. What a great gift for the new baby in any family.
Sometimes the quilting just must be subtle. Beautiful stitching shows up on the blue fabrics but melts away on the colorful prints. Great combination for an incredible quilt.
Reds and blacks make up this festive quilt. There is just enough cream fabric to show the quilting texture and enough black fabric to show the quilting stitches. Let’s celebrate!
More complex than the basic nine patch this quilt is stunning. Again, I brought the design from the backing to the front of the quilt in the quilting design. Lavender thread was the perfect accent.
Stunning hot pink applique flowers on a vivid black background. Another quilt in my color palette. Add subtle quilting and this quilt is ready to bloom!
What a delight to quilt this incredible medallion quilt. I chose a flower pattern that brings the print of the backing to the front but used an invisible thread so that the piecing stays center stage. If I could have kept this quilt, I would have, as the colors are in my palette.
From plain to electrifying, this wall hanging is spectacular. The secret is wool batting to give it dimension and a thread color that blends with the main feature but lights up on the plain background. Incredible what a little quilting can do.
Whimsical floral quilting design shows well on this black background. Fun use of a wide variety of colored fabrics. Which is your favorite block?
This quilt has double batting and a minky backing and it is excellent for giving great definition to the custom stitching. I used a pale teal thread and it looks amazing on the white background. I know this is a gift for a special sister that is much appreciated. I love being a part of such personal gifts.
Wonderful memory quilts made for two sisters. One with red and the other with orange. Both with cuddly gray minky backing. I quilted a heart around the picture of their dad to that it is the feature of the quilt.
This quilt has all the colors of the rainbow! The contrast of neutral grays and blacks is striking. I added texture and movement with a stacked wavy quilting design. I would love to see this in a bedroom; the design possibilities are endless.
This delightful baby quilt is exciting to look at on both the front and the back! I quilted two jungle animal pantographs and now there are also plenty of animals to look for in the quilting.
Careful placement of light and dark fabrics make an elongated hexagon shape. How cool is that? Add a curl and a wave quilting design and this quilt top is out of the cedar chest and ready to be used.
This project came as a dismantled duvet cover, and I was asked to turn this into a quilt. Deep vibrant colored backing was added and then an amazing array of hummingbirds were chosen to be quilted. From plain duvet to an incredible garden of hummingbirds, this project turned out spectacular.
This is such a great quilt top pattern to feature large scale floral fabrics. This is the fourth variation that I have quilted, and I have been entranced with all of them. This quilt is full of bright red poppies and if you look closely, I have used a poppy design to create a stunning flower garden.
And here we have it, a matching table runner to the red, white and blue quilt. Add a summer picnic and fireworks and we are ready for the Fourth of July. Happy Independence Day!
Red, white and blue fabrics come together to make this patriotic quilt. I added quilted stars and a bright red binding and this is ready for summer. All we need now is a matching tablerunner.
Fussy cut unicorns are at the heart of the shooting star blocks. I added a windy, swirly quilting pattern to add even more movement. Time to make a wish!
Soft and soothing color palette of yellows, greens and lavenders are the basis for this charming pieced and applique quilt. Add quilted dragonflies and you have a beautiful garden.
I am almost sorry that winter is over. This fuzzy quilt looks simply perfect for hot chocolate and reading novels. The fabrics are a combination of flannels and chenille. Oh, and please add marshmallows to my hot chocolate.
This has been in the making since the 70’s. Hand cross stitch in separate panels finally came together as a queen size quilt top. Very thin quilting thread gives texture without taking away from the cross-stitch design. A finished quilt to cherish!
Pretty gold thread to bring out the gold in the sashing was perfect for showing the quilting pattern in the solid black fabrics. Gray silver thread blends on the backing so that the fabric print can shine. One of my favorite things to do is choose threads for a quilt!
Fun quilt designed by a local artist and a dear quilting friend. I just had to do this project. The quilting is dense so that the design shows in the “night sky”, curls and stars. I have just enough leftovers to make a coordinating pillowcase. Now if I can just find the time.
Living in the landing zone of the International Balloon Fiesta, I just had to make this quilt. Bright and vivid colors are just like the October skies in Albuquerque. My next door “daughter” loves everything Balloon Fiesta! This was the perfect gift for her wedding.
Two block wonder layout! Quick and easy for making a baby quilt! The tonal fabrics have subtle dragonflies, so I chose a similar quilting pattern to bring the design to the back of the quilt. Almost ready for gifting.
Fun novelty fabric, brightly colored pieced blocks and variegated thread make this a quilt that is sure to please. My close up shot has needle holes from a spot on the quilt that didn’t pass Ideal Stitches quality control. Stitches removed and redone. Needle holes will relax and disappear. I am always striving for the highest quality workmanship.
Bright colored bow tie blocks in a fabulous diagonal setting make this a vibrant quilt. I took my inspiration from the print on the background fabric and quilted this project with a coordinating quilt design.
Quilted ferns dance their way across this brightly colored quilt that is sure to be a summer pleaser! It’s like taking a vacation in your own home.
During the 2021 block of the month, I did an additional block each month: this time with solid batiks from my stash and pastel colored background fabric. I couldn’t wait to quilt it with custom blocks and doodle quilting in the background. Glad this is my quilt and it didn’t have to go back to a customer.
Charming wall hanging made from recycled silk ties! Add snowflakes in a silvery metallic thread and it’s perfect for the holidays.
Spinning windmill blocks inspired me to quilt spirals and bubbles across this quilt. The texture is incredible and it added amazing dimension.
This was a block of the month from a local quilt shoppe. It’s fun for me to get the same quilt made in different color and fabric schemes. Love the browns and the teals in this one.
This piecer was gifted with having her quilt top professionally custom quilted by her husband. He was as excited as she was to see the quilt when it was finished!
This quilt has a wide variety of fabrics from quilting cottons, lightweight upholstery fabric to the mauve bedspread used for the backing. While I knew my Innova could handle the stitching, I was a little worried about the backing. It handled well and surpassed my expectations. Glad I could bring this project to completion.
When I received this scrappy log cabin, I was asked to bring it to life. I added a golden border and a feather curl quilting pattern in bright yellow thread. Quilting CPR in action!
Taking my queue from the backing fabric, I quilted a damask all over pattern. The result is lovely and adds just the right touch of old world charm.
This quilt is not planned for a baby, YET. However, my client wanted it quilted and ready to gift. The backing is a soft white minky, oh, so cuddly.
Almost too pretty to use as a baby quilt. I had a delightful time custom quilting on this project.
Signal flags, sharks and a skull and crossbones set the stage for this Murder Mystery Quilt. Add a pirate themed quilting design and you have a killer quilt.
Sometimes a block of the month is just that, but not this one! Fantastic layout with beautiful blues and grays. Swirls makes it spectacular.
Just amazing what a little variegated thread can do! This quilt went from fine to fabulous!
Holly leaves and berries in a shiny gold thread brings Christmas to the back of the quilt while complimenting the jolly holiday fabrics on the front. This quilt almost gets me in the mood for early Christmas shopping, almost!
Swirling snowflakes blow across this embroidered quilt. This makes me almost sorry that the winter weather is almost over.
The dark brown fabric is the perfect background for the whimsical daisy quilting design Almost as delicious as a box of chocolates.
Everything about this quilt is spectacular; from the pops of turquoise against the orange to the modern quilt design. What a great way to use scrappy blocks!!
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