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Longarm Quilting Services in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Christmas Ribbons

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Christmas Ribbons

A quilting pattern of holly, ivy, and graceful curls brings an elegant holiday touch to this Christmas quilt. It’s sure to brighten your home and add festive cheer all season long.

Yellowstone

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Yellowstone

Inspired by the great outdoors, this quilt comes alive with earthy colors and vibrant stitching. The edge-to-edge design spells out “Big Sky Country” and includes mountains, pines, and bear paw prints — a breathtaking celebration of wilderness and wonder.

BZN Temperature Quilt

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BZN Temperature Quilt

Ever heard of a temperature quilt? It’s like a weather diary in fabric form! Each day’s high and low temperature determines the color of the block. Stitch them together in order, and you end up with a stunning rainbow of your year—no two quilts ever look the same!

Lucas Lucky Lizards

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Lucas Lucky Lizards

The playful lizards in the quilting echo the lizards in the fabric print. I love surprising my clients with unexpected design touches like this!

Kitten Moon

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Kitten Moon

This vibrant cosmic panel called for a celestial touch! The edge-to-edge design includes crescent moons and four-pointed stars that beautifully mirror the fabric’s own starry details.

Batty Night

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Batty Night

This fun Halloween quilt just begged for bats to be quilted all over it! The result is more whimsical than spooky—pure seasonal charm.

All Around Stars

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All Around Stars

Charming stars set in a snowball layout set the stage for a delightful curls-and-stars quilting design. Pure magic from start to finish!

Drayton Hall Kansas Style

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Drayton Hall Kansas Style

Bold contrasts and vibrant fabrics create a striking layout. The addition of gold thread and a circular quilting motif brings the design to a spectacular finish..

Alaska LBQ

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Alaska LBQ

A soothing blend of soft blues and golden tans sets the tone for this Alaskan-themed quilt. The intricate layout evokes the delicate geometry of a snowflake crystal.

Stars at Night

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Stars at Night

My client wanted a heart pattern, and was delighted to discover there were several options to choose from. This design struck just the right balance for her nephew—heartfelt without being too frilly. Variegated thread on the front and back added depth and highlighted the colors beautifully.