SUN BONNET SUE BY REBECCA LATHAM

 FROM CONCEPT

TO COMPLETION

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.

 

Don chose to use premium quilting fabric for this quilt, and the final cost of the project was $395.  If a customer wants to use regular fabric rather than premium fabric, it would reduce the cost of a similar project.

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!

KID QUILT #9 - SPRING-A-LING BY REBECCA LATHAM

 

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 StarQuilting 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 other 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 are a few photos of the quilt in progress.

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!

 

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 #8 - MAPLE ISLAND BY REBECCA LATHAM

For this quilt, I used this collection of Fall prints, called "Maple Island" by Moda. There were forty-two strips, with only a few repeats. Each strip measured 2.5" x 42".

 

This Jelly Roll friendly Log Cabin quilt was made using the pattern found at the Jordan Fabric Youtube channel. The log cabin blocks were made from 35 of the strips in the set. If I had thought of it sooner, I could have used the leftover strips for the binding!  Oh, well!  More fabric for my ever-growing stash!

 

The backing is a pale, mottled beige flannel and was purchased from JoAnn Fabrics and Crafts Store.  I also bought the fabric for the border and binding there. 

 

The finished size of the quilt is 53" x 73".

 

 

 

 

I used Warm and White batting, also purchased from JoAnn. The digital quilting design is called "Pumpkin Vines" and can be purchased from Anne Bright Designs. The thread I used was YLI Light Brown cotton.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here are some photos of the quilt in progress. 

 

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!

 

 

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 #7 - BLOSSOM BATIK PASTELS BY REBECCA LATHAM

 

For this quilt, I used a collection called "Blossom Batik Pastels". There were 40 strips, with 2 each of 20 different fabrics, and I purchased the fabric at Keepsake Quilting. Each strip measured 2.5" x 42". For the border and binding, I used yardage from Top Shelf Quilts.

 

The pattern for this quilt is a modified version of the pattern called "Jelly Roll Race 1600" and you can find the tutorial on the Missouri Star Quilting Company Youtube channel. What I did to modify it was that I cut each strip in half first, and then cut the very first strip in half again. The backing is a purple and white flannel and was purchased from JoAnn Fabrics and Crafts Store. 

 

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

 

 

I used Warm and White batting, also purchased from JoAnn.  The digital quilting design is called "Crinoline" and can be purchased from Urban Elementz.  The thread I used was YLI variegated Pastels cotton.

 

 

 

 

 

Here are some photos of the quilt in progress.

This is how the fabric strips look after they have been chain-sewed together end to end.

 

 

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!

 

 

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 #6 - SUNNY SIDE UP BY REBECCA LATHAM

 

For this quilt, I used this collection of prints, called "Sunny Side Up" by Wilmington Prints.There were 40 strips, two each of twenty fabrics. Each strip measured 2.5" x 42".

 

This Jelly Roll friendly Log Cabin quilt was made using the pattern found at the Jordan Fabric Youtube channel. The log cabin blocks were made from 35 of the strips in the set. If I had thought of it sooner, I could have used the leftover strips for the binding! Oh, well! More fabric for my ever-growing stash!  

 

The backing is a mottled, bright yellow flannel and was purchased from JoAnn Fabrics and Crafts Store. I also bought the fabric for the border and binding there.

  

The finished size of the quilt is 53" x 73".

 

 

 

I used Warm and White batting, also purchased from JoAnn. The digital quilting pattern is called "Batik" and can be purchased from Anne Bright Designs. The thread I used was YLI White cotton.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here are some photos of the quilt in progress.

 

 

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!

 

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 #5 - SEW CHERRY BY REBECCA LATHAM

For this quilt, I used a collection of prints, called "Sew Cherry 2" by Riley Blake Designs. There were forty-two strips, with some repeats.  Each strip measured 2.5" x 42".

 

This Jelly Roll friendly Log Cabin quilt was made using the pattern found at the Jordan Fabric Youtube channel. The log cabin blocks were made from 35 of the strips in the set.  If I had thought of it sooner, I could have used the leftover strips for the binding!  Oh, well!  More fabric for my ever-growing stash!

 

The backing is a pink and white checked flannel and was purchased from JoAnn Fabrics and Crafts Store. I also bought the fabric for the border and binding there. 

 

The finished size of the quilt is 53" x 73".

 

 

 

I used Warm and White batting, also purchased from JoAnn.  The digital quilting design is called "Pansies" and is a free design offered by Urban Elementz. The thread I used was YLI Pastels cotton.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here are some photos of the quilt in progress.

 

 

 

Here is 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.