Easy Bargello & More

Madison brought this batik jelly roll quilt.  The pattern is called "Easy Bargello" by Busy Hands Quilts.

Madison selected the Raindrops pantograph and a dark grey thread.  I love the cozy Fireside backing that completed this quilt.

Val brought this pretty quilt that featured some batiks and some Asian prints.  She selected the Ginseng pantograph and a shiny blue thread.

 

Cross Stitched Flowers

This was a very unique quilt that came my way recently.   Olga stitched the 4 preprinted panel sections together and competed all the cross stich flowers and borders on this top, but decided she was no longer up to hand quilting the project.

Olga purchased this kit from the Mary Maxim catalogue years ago, and it was stamped with the cross stitch designs and quilting lines.  Olga asked if I could custom quilt this one by following the pre-stamped lines.  This was a request that was new for me, but I couldn't see a reason why it wouldn't work so we agreed on the plan.

I used a variety of rulers to follow the lines.  The process was certainly sped up for me as I didn't have to measure and mark anything and I was able to quilt the entire quilt in a single thread colour.

Helping my clients get their projects to the finish line instead of languishing in cupboard somewhere always make me happy.  A new take on this was was a great option and I wouldn't hesitate to tackle another one in the future.

 

Hex is Gone

Bridy brought this pretty quilt that really brightened up a cold winter's day.  The pattern is called Hex Is Gone from Taren Studios.  

Bridy used fabrics and coordinates from the Art Gallery Fabric Season of Tribute - Garden of Opulence Collection.  She selected the Blooming Birds pantograph and a vibrant peach thread that shines on the sold fabrics.

My favorite part of this quilt was the backing fabric!  Bridy treated herself to some luscious flannel from the Garden of Opulence collection in a print called Botanists Essay Two.  Worth the splurge I'd say!