Free-motion Swirl Qulit Design VS. Free-motion McTavishing Sep 27, 2023

Swirls vs. McTavishing: Which Design Suits the Wall Hanging Best?

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I believed that employing free-motion quilting techniques for these wall hangings was the most suitable approach. The appliques possessed such a natural appearance that I wanted to avoid...

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Quilting a Modern Baby Quilt Sep 13, 2023

I didn't have to spend a lot of time planning this quilt as I used my Quilter's Block Checklist to come up with some pretty straightforward simple designs.  Also because this is a baby quilt I didn't want to quilt too densely. I will admit I may have overdone it with the circles... but...

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How to Quilt a Paisly Splash Elephant Baby Quilt Aug 30, 2023

This quilt is absolutely adorable, I was so happy to open the package Monette sent from Kamloops, BC, and see this cute little quilt staring back at me. This pattern is called Paisley Splash.  I had a lot of fun designing this quilt.  Monette always does a fantastic job constructing...

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Custom Quilting a Bed Quilt Aug 16, 2023

As a custom quilter, I sometimes have the tendency to over-quilt things.  But most of the quilts that come into my studio are bed quilts (shocker lol).  Not every single quilt needs to be a fantastic show-worthy work of art.  If you want to watch the video you can find the...

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Custom Quilting a Sparrows Quilt Aug 02, 2023

The Sparrows quilt by Pen + Paper Designs is such a cool pattern! I think it's cute and modern.  You can find the pattern here. 

https://penandpaperpatterns.com/en-ca/products/pdf-sparrows-quilt-pattern

Silvia sent this quilt to me, intending to put it in the local quilt show. ...

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Custom Quilting a Modern Mini Series Quilt Jul 19, 2023

I received a stunning table topper from Barbra in Kelowna, and I must say, her quilting talent is exceptional. She crafted this masterpiece using blocks from the mini-series curated by Alison Glass and Giuseppe Ribaudo of Giucy Giuce. What makes it even more special is that this composition is...

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Polar Peek a Boo Custom Quilting Jul 05, 2023

I received this quilt top in the mail from one of my long-term customers Monette from Kamloops, BC.  She requested that I custom quilt it and gave me free rein to do what I wanted.  Sometimes it's awesome to just go to town on some designs that have been percolating in my head for quite...

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