Saving Liberty

This beautiful quilt was made by Linda.  The pattern is called Saving Liberty by Mel Storey Patchwork.  It is a mix of English paper piecing, hand applique, and foundation paper piecing.  The floral fabrics are Liberty Tana Lawn, and the background is linen, including some pieces from family heirloom napkins.

Coming up with the quilting plan is always a fun challenge.  Linda likes a lighter hand with the quilting and is not fond of feathers.  My first batch of doodles weren't quite the right fit,  but after a great telephone conversation a plan came together that we were both excited about.

For the centre compass I stitched in the ditch and echoed the circle.  I added a leaf and curl motif to fill in the corners.

The sashing was filled in with a coordinating leaf and curl motif.  To keep the quilting light a simple motif was added over the Churn Dash blocks.

Linda and I discussed numerous options for the pieced circles.  I originally thought of stippling behind them and adding some stitches on top of the circles, but that seemed to be too much.  I do love the simplicity of our final decision.  I stitched around the circles and then echoed around them. The beautiful fabrics and exquisite applique are left to be the star. 

Linda provided a wool batt for this quilt and it really has great loft.   Linda also added a Liberty cotton wide back for a really pretty finish.  

Elaine's Improv

Elaine made this great Improv quilt using blocks and fabric leftover from a previous project.  You can see it here.

I don't know if I have the right quilting personality to attempt an improv quilt.  Elaine obviously does!  She said she had her young granddaughter sewing some of the blocks as well.  

Elaine chose the Soho pantograph and I think the circular motif compliments so many of the fabric prints.

The coordinating pieced back is a nice touch as well.

Mummers Quilt

If you aren't from Newfoundland, Canada you might not have any idea what this quilt is all about.  The Christmastime costumed cultural tradition of Mummering is very interesting to read about.  Here is one article from McLeans's.  Amanda brought this beauty that she worked on with her mom.

This scrappy masterpiece began with the centre printed panels that were designed by Ralph Jarvis and are available through the Quilted Stash.  I love how the border around each panel is a unique in its scrappy piecing.

Amanda selected the Windswept pantograph and white So Fine thread.  It adds nice texture to the back of the quilt, but doesn't take away from the panels on the front.

I am always amazed by the variety of quilts that show up in my studio, and this was certainly a unique and fun one.

Christmas Round Robin

Joanne participated in a Round Robin through the Canadian Quilters Association, and this beauty is now hers.  Joanne made the centre block with the black and white border and white corner stones and then it got mailed off to a series of strangers who added additional borders before it was returned to her.

Joanne requested a Christmas theme and loves scrappy quilts and wow did the participants in her group deliver.  There are so many wonderful fabrics, beautiful piecing and applique.  Joanne was just thrilled.

Joanne chose the Soho pantograph and my favorite gold thread - Magnifico 2063 Clover Honey.  It just continued the theme and I really love the final look.

Joanne dug into her stash for the backing.  She pieced together some coordinates that she loved but hadn't found their way into a quilt yet. They weren't her first choice to match the top, but she loved them and the quilt is for her couch during the holidays so why not?!

Marion's Braid

Marion made this beautiful braid quilt.  At first I thought she started with a jelly roll, but it turns out that she utilized her scraps and some friends scraps from projects made from Northcott’s Passion collection.  Add a few blenders and some additional fabric for the frames and sashing and magic happened.

This will be a wedding gift for Marion's niece and she decided to add this lovely teal Cuddletex backing to make it extra cozy for cuddling under on the couch.  The Fanciful Fliers pantograph adds nice movement and fits the theme really well.

 

Video Game Scrap Patch

Julie made this fantastic quilt for her grandson in a video game theme.  Julie started with the Scrap Patch pattern from the Quilter's Cache (10" block)  The suggested setting had straight set blocks with no sashing.  Julie said it looked totally chaotic and she hated it.  But by putting the blocks on point and adding the black sashing it was totally transformed.

Julie selected the Cool Beans pantograph and a vibrant green flannel backing.  I love how bold and fun it is.

Blue Jays Heartland

Julie made this quilt for her grandson.  Can you guess who his favorite team is?   

Julie used a 3 yard quilt pattern from The Fabric Cafe called Heartland.  It is available as a stand alone pattern or in the book "Pretty Darn Quick 3 Yard Quilts."

Julie selected the Love Those Curls Pantograph. I know Julie's grandson was anxiously awaiting its completion and was very happy with the quilt.