KID QUILT #2 - SPRING-A-LING

KID QUILT #2 - SPRING-A-LING

For this quilt, I used this collection called "Spring-a-Ling" by Moda.  There were forty strips, with only a few repeats.  Each strip measured 2.5" x 42". I also used some Kona white.

The pattern for this quilt is called "Stack and Flip" and you can find the tutorial on the Missouri Star Quilting Company youtube channel.  The backing is a bright green flannel and was purchased from JoAnn Fabrics and Crafts Store.  Since I only used 33 strips for the quilt top, I used the remaining 7 strips for the binding, along with some more of the Kona white. 

The finished size of the quilt is 52" x 72".

I used Warm and White batting, also purchased from JoAnn.  The quilting pattern is called "G Daisies" and it came with my new Quilt Magician.  The design is casual and perky, which I think goes with the general feeling of the quilt. The thread I used was YLI white cotton.

Here are some photos of the quilt in process.

The first step was to sew 33 of the strips together, side to side, and then trim the edges so they were even.

After the sides are trimmed, the top is sliced into 3 pieces, the middle piece is flipped, and sewn back together with white strips in between. Then, a thin white border is added.

Here is the quilt on the frame of my Tin Lizzie Ansley 26.

And here is the finished quilt.

And a video of the quilt being digitally quilted with my Tin Lizzie Ansley 26 quilting machine and Quilt Magician software. Maximize the screen to maximize your viewing pleasure!

If you are a quilter looking for affordable rates for your latest project, give me a call! Don't quilt, but looking for a great gift for a special person in your life?  Or maybe you want something special for yourself.  I would love to design and create a quilt especially for you!  Contact me for details at 815.735.0997.

KID QUILT #1 - PINKING OF YOU

KID QUILT #1 - PINKING OF YOU

For this quilt, I used this collection of pinks (and one purple) from Wilmington Prints.  There were forty strips, with two of each color.  Each strip measured 2.5" x 42".

I found the idea for the design of this quilt from a photo I saw on Pinterest, but I do not know what it is called.  I used all the strips, plus some Kona white.  The backing is a really fun pink plaid flannel and was purchased from JoAnn Fabrics and Crafts Store.  I also bought the fabric for the binding there.  

The finished size of the quilt is 54" x 73".

I used Warm and White batting, also purchased from JoAnn.  The quilting pattern is called "Sea Foam" and I purchased that digital design from Urban Elementz, where I get most of my designs.  I purchased this design recently, and this is the first time I have used it.  I really, really like it!  The thread I used was YLI white cotton.

Here are some photos of the quilt in progress:

  

And here is the finished quilt.

 

And a couple of videos of the quilt being digitally quilted with my Tin Lizzie Ansley 26 quilting machine and Quilt Magician software. Maximize the screen to maximize your viewing pleasure!

  

If you are a quilter looking for affordable rates for your latest project, give me a call! Don't quilt, but looking for a great gift for a special person in your life?  Or maybe you want something special for yourself.  I would love to design and create a quilt especially for you!  Contact me for details at 815.735.0997.

QUILTS FOR THE KIDS, GRANDKIDS, AND GREAT GRANDKIDS!

Several months ago, I decided to make twelve lap size quilts for some of my children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.  They were given the choice of fabrics from 2.5" strip collections, shown below.

 After the choices were made, I started sewing.  At this moment in time, I have completed eleven of the quilts, and I will start the last one in the next few days.  Then, it will be time for a road trip to present them all.

I'm going to write a blog post with photos and videos for each quilt, and will get them posted as I have time.