Sunday, October 29, 2017
KID QUILT #11 - SAND IN MY SHOES BY REBECCA LATHAM
Sunday, October 22, 2017
KID QUILT #10 - PINKING OF YOU BY REBECCA LATHAM
For this
quilt, I used a 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".
The name of this fabric collection is "Pinking of You".
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 batting is Warm and White, 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.
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.
Saturday, October 21, 2017
SUN BONNET SUE BY REBECCA LATHAM
From time
to time, I have the pleasure of taking a customer's blocks that were
made years ago, and designing and creating a quilt out of them.
A couple of weeks ago, I received 12 hand-appliqued "Sun Bonnet Sue" blocks from a customer of Roberts Sewing Center
(many thanks to Jane for the referral!) that had been sewn by the
customer's wife before she died a few years ago. After meeting with Don
and discussing his desires for the twin size quilt, I designed the
quilt using my quilting software, shopped for the fabric at Roberts,
assembled the quilt, and quilted it on my Tin Lizzie Ansley 26 long arm
quilting machine. Attaching the binding and a custom label completed
the project, and Don will be picking it up soon to present to his new
great granddaughter, Maya.
Roberts Sewing Center has an extensive selection of 1930s prints, and I had a lot of fun choosing the coordinating prints for the quilt.
Here are a few of the photos I took during the making of this precious quilt:
This is the quilt top, partially assembled, on the design wall in my home studio.
I learned a new technique, which was designing the sashing and inner border to include the points of the setting stars. I love the way it turned out!
This is a closeup of the bottom right corner of the quilt top before it was quilted, to show the detail in the double border with setting stars.
The digital quilting design is called "Pansies" that has flowers, leaves, and little swirls. It goes really nicly with the old-fashined theme of the quilt. I purchased the design from Urban Elementz.
Here is a short video of the quilt being digitally quilted with my Tin Lizzie Ansley 26 quilting machine and Butler Perfect Stitch computerized system. Maximize the screen to maximize your viewing pleasure! I used a digital quilting pattern called "Pansies" that has flowers, leaves, and little swirls.
Do you have a collection of blocks that were given to you by your mother, grandmother, or great grandmother that you would love seeing made into a quilt to treasure for generations? Contact me at 815.735.0997 to discuss your ideas. I would love to work with you!
PUMPKIN SPICE STARS
I just finished this colorful wall hanging, which will celebrate Pumpkin Spice Season over my mantelpiece for the next three months.

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