Second Geese Migration (front)

Second Geese Migration (close up)

Second Geese Migration (back)

Second Geese Migration (corner)

I love the ghost blocks in the top and bottom border, no wait I  love the chevron pattern that frames the entire quilt, no wait, maybe its the scrappy, color coordinated blocks.  This quilt has so many incredible features to look at.  Check out how the quilting provides so much texture to the backing.  Just spectacular!

Kaleidoscope Hexi (close up 1)

Kaleidoscope Hexi (close up 2)

Kaleidoscope Hexi (border)

Kaleidoscope Hexi (front)

Bright and beautiful floral fabric are cut in such a way that they form a kaleidoscope.   Same fabric and every hexi is different.  I also quilted a different circular pattern in every hexigon which made for interesting textures.   The geometric hexis were left simple so they would stand out and the orange thread was carried through to the striped border.   Fun way to use a lot of my patterns.

Llama Quilt (close up 1)

Llama Quilt (close up border)

Llama Quilt (close up 2)

Llama Quilt (back)

Llama Quilt (front)

This fantastic quilt is a wedding present.  Originally the gray was supposed to just have background fill, however, I found the cutest quilting pattern of two llamas kissing with a heart over head and I just had to add it to the top and bottom of the gray fabric.   The borders have a Peruvian style which looks phenomenal on both the front and back of the quilt.  Mother of the Bride was thrilled, I can’t wait to find out what the bride and groom think of it!

Tropical Turtle Quilt (close up)

Tropical Turtle Quilt (front)

If you look closely you will see turtles in all the batik prints.  If you look even closer you will see turtle in the quilting design.  The colors are amazing and remind me of a Tropical Autumn.

Santa in the Woods (close up)

Santa in the Woods (front)

Yet another flannel quilt.  This one has the most darling Santa scenes! This is one of 6 quilts that will be featured in a Holiday Parade of Homes up in the Taos area.  It’s going to look amazing on the bed!

Winter Animals (back)

Winter Animals (back close up)

Winter Animals (close up)

Winter Animals (front)

Warm flannels with darling winter animals.  This quilt just begged for snowflakes and I let loose a storm.  I love how they look on the blue backing fabric.   Now to get a mug of hot chocolate and cuddle up in this quilt.

Zia State Fair 1

Zia State Fair 2

Zia Quilt 2

Tula State Fair

Tula Pink Circles

Sea Serpent State Fair

Rabbit State Fair

Veggie State Fair

Ideal Stitches is at the Fair!  While I only entered one of my own quilts, four other customer quilts that I machine quilted are at the fair this year and three quilts took ribbons.  I had a fantastic time Friday looking at all the quilts, enjoying the ribbons, and eating through out the day.  (isn’t the eating what the state fair is all about?)