2nd wedding anniversary

A truly romantic quilt, commission by a sweet husband for his stunningly beautiful bride on their second wedding anniversary. The bride’s wedding colours are showcased with Kona solids and gorgeous tonal batiks. The couple’s wedding logo was transferred to cotton and their touching wedding vows quilted, line by line, in blocks across the quilt. Lush feather quilting makes an elegant textural border. The back of this quilt features a line of blocks made with the leftover bits of lovely fabrics from the front.

size :   53″ x 71″

materials :  top, back and binding Kona 100% cotton, Quilters Dream 100% cotton; assembled with Gütermann 100% cotton thread, quilted with Superior Thread “So-Fine” 100% polyester thread

techniques :  assembled and quilted by machine; logo transferred to Kona cotton; double-fold binding hand-stitched to the back

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Sisters

Commissioned for a beloved sister, this memory quilt features family photographs that span the decades.

size :   56″ x 66″

materials :  top, back and binding Kona 100% cotton, Quilters Dream 100% cotton; assembled with Gütermann 100% cotton thread, quilted with Superior Thread “So-Fine” 100% polyester thread

techniques :  assembled and quilted by machine; photos transferred to Kona cotton; many photos required digital restoration before transfer; double-fold binding hand-stitched to the back

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The Ties That Bind

This memory quilt was commissioned to honor Martin. The top displays his extensive collection of beautiful silk ties in nine meticulously pieced patchwork blocks sashed with silk pocket handkerchiefs. The blocks are connected by quilted swirling feathers and different textures and motifs are stitched around them to make the feathers stand out. Each block contains a meaningful message (words, dates, symbols) quilted in a golden metallic thread. The back is made of shirt fabrics and features a phoenix image transferred to one block. The binding was also made from the silk tie collection.

size :   54” x 74”

materials :  top is 100% silk with 100% polyester stabilizer on 100% bamboo, Quilters Dream Orient blend silk, bamboo, cotton and Tencel batting, 100% cotton backing, binding 100% silk; assembled with Gütermann 100% cotton thread, quilted with Superior Thread “So-Fine” 100% polyester thread, hand stitching on binding with YLI 100% silk thread

 

 

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Mondrian’s Pyjamas

Inspired by Piet Mondrian’s “Composition avec Rouge et Jaune”, for Pakka

size : 60” x 82”

materials : 100% cotton flannel top, back and binding, Warm & White 87.5% cotton / 12.5% polypropylene batting, Gütermann 100% cotton thread

techniques : machine pieced and free-motion quilted, double-fold binding meticulously hand-stitched to the back for a smooth, tailored finish

 

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Julie’s Irish chain

size : 66” x 66”

materials : 100% cotton top and binding, back of unknown poly blend, 100% polyester batting, 100% polyester thread

techniques : machine pieced and stitch-in-the-ditch quilted, double-fold binding meticulously hand-stitched to the back for a smooth, tailored finish

 

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Jeans Picnic

Recycled jeans and pyjamas make a soft but tough outdoor quilt. A family favorite!

size : 60” x 68”

materials : 100% cotton flannel, 100% cotton denim, 100% polyester batting, 100% polyester thread

techniques : machine pieced and quilted, “quilt as you go” method

 

Mariposa

size : 60” x 74”

materials : 100% cotton flannel top and back, commercial binding, 100% polyester batting, 100% cotton thread, buttons

techniques : machine pieced and quilted, hand and machine appliquéd flowers

 

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Nine Patch

size : 60” x 64”

materials : 100% cotton flannel top and back, 100% polyester batting, commercial binding, 100% cotton thread

techniques : machine pieced and stitch-in-the-ditch quilted

 

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To Esme With Love

“Hearts for Linus” blocks in soft flannels. The other side of this memory quilt features 9 patch blocks on a starry background.

size : 57” x 72”

materials : 100% cotton flannel top and back, 100% polyester batting

techniques : foundation paper piecing; machine pieced and quilted

 

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