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"Windswept" by me for my sweet nephew Jackson

At Christmas at my family's home, Jackson was asking his mom if he could have a quilt to take to his home. I overheard the conversation and offered to make him one. I had found this pattern in a magazine, and thought it would be perfect for him to cuddle under on the couch.

I had a great time hand dying the fabrics for the quilt, so I love all the color gradations. Although they all came from the same batch of dye, some parts got more and are darker, while others are lighter. All the fabric started out as white, and some, like the purple above, where white tone on tone. When they are dyed, the dye doesn't affect the print, so that remains white. Still fun to use the "wrong" side of some of the prints so you get a print, but much more subdued.

Quilted with the Whole in One panto after sending options to his parents and sister to see what would be the best match for Jackson.

"Brother's quilt" by Carol

Carol shares that she had a few issues with the pattern instructions for this quilt. In the past, she has created her own patterns, and this was the first where she followed someone else's. Thankfully, she has friends who quilt and they were able to explain what the designer meant and Carol made a beautiful quilt! Although the piecing isn't difficult, it makes a striking design.

Quilted with a panto called "Begging Time" (dog bones)

Michael does it again!

Michael picked up about 3 quilts at the same time he dropped off these three. Then dropped off another when picking up these! He says he doesn't spend that much time sewing, bu then he's either a lot faster than I am, or loses track of time.

This is my favorite "Merry Crisis!" Gotta love the mama possum and her babies all ready for Christmas in their hats. And paper pieced, because it's Michael after all.

"Protest Signs". The idea is that you can take the two smaller quilts and attach them to the sign holder depending on your mood. Great and creative idea!

Michael's brother lives in Florida and has now several Bigfoot quilts This is the most recent.

"Cabin Quilt" by Elaine

Elaine said that she has made this quilt for her aunt, and I hope her aunt appreciates all the work that went into it. Great choice to offset the panels, giving it a different look.

Fun to quilt and look at the panel and pick out all the things that I remember from camping as a kid, and all the things that we just don't see anymore. Anyone still use a wicker fishing dreet?

"Victorian Teacups" by Trudy

Trudy said that she had been working on this quilt for a long time, but I think it was well worth the wait. Panels of teacups, mixed with beautifully pieced stars.

Quilted with a panto called "Chantilly Lace, and so soft and lovely.

"Forest Trees" by Anna

Anna is a new to me customer, but I'm thrilled with what she brought for quilting. The actual title of the quilt is "the Lookout" by Elizabeth Hartman

Beautifully pieced, and I love all the animals looking out at you. Quilted with an panto called "Timber"

"Christmas Kissing Ball" by me

I have tried and tried to rotate this photo to get it upright, but the computer is not cooperative, so please ignore that. I found this pattern in a magazine in about April of 2025, and took me until well into 2026 to get it finished. I'm quite pleased with it, and hope to sell it at the Sisters quilt show this year.

Heirloom quilting throughout, feathers in the star points, paisley meander in the background (that took forever!)

And assorted continuous curves.

Lavender by Susan

Susan approached me about quilting for her many months ago, she was initially interviewing quilters. Then she waited 2 months for her backing fabric to come in, only to find that it had been discontinued. She also decided that the front of the quilt was too busy, so took many blocks out and rearranged them, and ended up using those on the back. (Bottom) Beautifully pieced and with tiny little fussy cut cornerstones. I'm looking forward to seeing what else she brings!

"Farm Scene" by Joy

Sorry the photo is upside down, I've got it saved correctly, but am being tormented by a computer. I'm not completely sure, but I think that Joy drafted this quilt based on another that she has. I do recall that she had several "naughty" words to say and spent much time with her seam ripper when working on the horse. Which is my favorite block by the way

Joy had asked me to quilt this for her, but my schedule for my little machine was full and I initially turned her down. Then realized that I have 2 machines and we could surely find something wonderful for her to choose from. Hence the "Dizzy Bee" pantograph, and that's about the only "farm animal" not in the quilt, so that worked quite well.

This is the backing, ice dyed, so less consistency in color saturation. Quilted with an E2E design called "Bean Sprout" and what could have been more perfect?

My darling neighbors Julia and Pete and Big Sister Indie are going to have a new baby boy. I'd had so much fun making Beans quilt that I used the same fabrics for the blocks and dyed a slightly darker shade of blue for the background. Can't wait to meet him!