WHITE CHRISTMAS BY ANN BARTASIUS

 

 

This wall hanging came in from Ann, just in time to be finished for Christmas, and the colors and theme really ushered me into a Holiday Mood!

 

I used YLI White cotton thread, and the digital quilting design is called "Spider Lily", and it is available from Urban Elementz. This is my go-to design for Christmas quilts, because the flowers remind me of poinsettia blossoms, and the swirly tendrils remind me of curly Christmas ribbons.

Here are a few photos of the quilt in progress.

 

And here is the finished quilt, ready for Ann to bind.

 

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!

The size of this quilt is approximately 27" x 43", and the cost for my services was $43.62, which included a set up fee, digital edge-to-edge quilting, and thread. Ann supplied her own batting. If she had purchased batting from me, the additional cost would have been $9.17 for Warm and White cotton batting or $7.33 for Pellon cotton batting. And the quilt was finished and ready to be picked up in only a few days!

I am still receiving quilts that can be completed before Christmas, and my prices can't be beat! 

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.

TASTE OF AUTUMN BY ANN BARTASIUS

 

 

 

When my new customer, Ann, brought me this wall hanging to quilt, I was so excited, because I love working with Fall colors!

 

I used one of my favorites threads - YLI "Pyramids of Giza" cotton, which is variegated shades of off white and beige. The digital quilting design is called "Pumpkin Vines", and it is available from Anne Bright Designs. This design has delicate leaves and lots of swirly tendrils, and I love the motion that it brings to the quilt top!

 

 

 Here are a few photos of the quilt in progress.

 

 

And here is the finished quilt, ready for Ann to bind.

 

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!

 

 

The size of this quilt is approximately 44" x 44", and the cost for my services was $44.92, which included a set up fee, digital edge-to-edge quilting, and thread. Ann supplied her own batting. If she had purchased batting from me, the additional cost would have been $13.89 for Warm and White cotton batting or $11.11 for Pellon cotton batting. And the quilt was finished and ready to be picked up in only a few days!

I am still receiving quilts that can be completed before Christmas, and my prices can't be beat! 

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.

ALASKA BY SUE CHARLESTON

 

 

Sue brought in a beautiful quilt! In a rare move for a quilter, Sue is keeping this quilt for herself and will use it on her bed.

I used YLI "Pyramids of Giza" cotton thread. The digital quilting design is called "Nemesh's Feather Grande", and it is available from Urban Elementz. The large flowing feathers and swirls add so much motion to the quilt, and help break up and soften the angular lines on the blocks.

Here are a few photos of the quilting process.

  

The quilting is finished, and now Sue can sew on the binding.

I just love it when a customer shows me a photo of a quilt in its new home! I got this photo from Sue, showing this beautiful quilt on her bed!

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!

 

 

 

The size of this quilt is approximately 93" x 93", and the cost for my services was $155.13, which included a set up fee, digital edge-to-edge quilting, and thread. Sue provided her own batting. The batting I sell is not wide enough - only 90" - so I would not have been able to sell Sue batting. And the quilt was finished and ready to be picked up in only a couple of days!

 

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.

 

SCRAPPY SPRING GREEN BY REBECCA LATHAM

I was shopping at The Fabric Center in Morris, Illinois, and a saw quilt on display that I just loved. I have a lot of "stash" and I decided to make a the quilt in greens and blues, which I had plenty of.

 

I found out that the name of the pattern is "Strip Twist" and there are many examples of the quilt on the internet. I used the pattern I found on "Oh Sew Tempting" and dug into my bins of fabric. After finishing the blocks and sewing them together, I used more of my stash for the two borders and the binding. I bought a nice pale green polka dot flannel for the backing at a JoAnn Fabric and Craft Store. 

 

The finished size of the quilt is 55" x 70". 

 

 

 

I used Warm and White cotton batting, also purchased from JoAnn. The digital quilting design, one of my all time favorites, is called "Pergola" and I purchased it from Urban Elementz, where I get most of my designs. The thread I used was YLI White cotton.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UPDATE: I didn't know it while it was being made, but this quilt ending up being given as a Christmas gift to my son Barry's girlfriend, Anne. She had her choice of three different quilts, and chose this one, saying it really spoke to her heart. Here is a photo of Barry and Anne snuggling with the quilt, and some photos of the quilt before they got it.

 

 

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.

GRACE'S JELLY ROLL RACE BY REBECCA LATHAM

In a post a few days ago, I mentioned that I made a quilt for my grand niece, then decided it was not really a kid's quilt. I went back to The Fabric Center and found this collection of 2.5" X 42" strips. It is "Parakeet" by Free Spirit Fabrics, part of the Kaffe Fassett Collective. 

I also bought fabric for the borders and binding there.

I purchased a really fun and colorful flannel at a JoAnn Fabric and Craft  Store that looks like it was made for this quilt!

 

The finished size of the quilt is 55" X 70".

 

 

I used Pellon cotton batting, also purchased from JoAnn. The digital quilting design is called "Nemesh's Feather Grande" and I purchased it from Urban Elementz. The thread I used was YLI cotton "Pastels".

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here are two photos of the making of the quilt.

 

 Here is the finished quilt.

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 finished the quilt, start to finish, in a day and a half and delivered it to my niece two days before the baby was born!

 

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.

TONGA JELLY ROLL RACE BY REBECCA LATHAM

I was shopping at The Fabric Center in Morris, Illinois, looking for fabric to make a quilt for my soon-to-be-born grand niece. I found this collection of 2.5" strips - Timeless Treasures Tonga Treasures "Vineyard" and thought it had fun colors. Spoiler alert: After I finished it, it did not look like a kid quilt, so I went back and got a different collection, which I will post about later.

 

I bought the border, binding, and flannel backing fabric at a JoAnn Fabric and Craft Store.

 

The finished size of the quilt is 57" X 68".

 

 

 

 

 

I used Pellon cotton batting, also purchased from JoAnn. The digital quilting design is called "Merrily" and I purchased it from Anne Bright Designs. The thread I used was YLI cotton in "Light Brown". 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here are some photos of the making of the quilt.

 

And here is the finished quilt.

 

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!

 

 

So now I have an extra quilt which is for sale for $275.00. If you are interested in purchasing this beautiful quilt, you can contact me.

 

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.

LONDON BLUES BY BECKY SEMEYN

 

This queen size quilt was brought in by my customer, Becky. It was a "Block of the Month", so it took a while to get it finished.

I used YLI "White" cotton thread.

 

The digital quilting design is called "Nemesh's Feather Grande", and is available from Urban Elementz. I love this pattern. It's one of my recent favorites!

Here are a few photos of the quilting process.

 

 Here is Becky with her finished quilt, ready for binding. 

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!

 

 

The size of this quilt is approximately 96" x 96", and the cost for my services was $165.00, which included a set up fee, digital edge-to-edge quilting, and thread. Becky provided her own batting. The batting I sell is not wide enough - only 90" - so I would not have been able to sell Becky batting. And the quilt was finished and ready to be picked up in only a couple of days!

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.