QuiltsBy.me

I had a few yards of a pretty pansies print which I thought reminded me of a garden. I wanted lattice, but not squares, so I used my Super Hexi Ruler to create 5 1/2'' diamonds. I then sashed it with 1 1/2'' lattice denim coloured fabric. I did not want this quilt to scream, since the pansies were so delicate. Since I am new to quilting, it was challenging to work with biased cut diamonds, to match lattice work. I persevered but it only took me roughly 10 days to complete and quilt. It measures 55'' x 70''. Since I consider many of my first quilts, as practise quilts, I may see if there is any interest to sell this one. If not, it will be gifted.

By SuzanneOrleans

8 LIKES | 1192 VIEWS

Traci's Quilt

My brother asked me to make a quilt for his wife for their anniversary in December. It turned out great. I used Art Gallery fabric from the Recollection line. The pattern I chose is called vintage and it came from Camille Roskelly's book called Simply Retro. I didn't get a picture of the finished quilt before giving it to my brother. Traci loved her quilt!

By Gina

7 LIKES | 1188 VIEWS

Balls of Color Quilt

I made this for my sister-in-law who loves fuchsia and orange, so I thought she would enjoy all of these colors.

By GailW

10 LIKES | 1296 VIEWS

Wall hanging/ lap quilt

I love bright colored batiks and black backgrounds. I think the colors really pop. My version of a stained glass window.

By Mamawbear

5 LIKES | 894 VIEWS

Mikey's Boxes

Made for a friends 12 year old boy

By bernamom

13 LIKES | 985 VIEWS

Lap Quilt

I made this cheerful quilt from my stash of batiks and other for my sister who is confined to a wheelchair. It's msec quilted with Dragonflies and Dasies.

By RosieMS

6 LIKES | 1020 VIEWS

It's All an Illusion Quilt

I made this quilt for my daughter, Colleen's 32nd birthday. She loves guitars, so I decided to modify Jenny's Illusion quilt to show more of the fabric by leaving the 10" blocks whole. Had to increase the size of the "shadow" portions though. (After sewing all the blocks with the original size shadow, it just wasn't working.)

By LindaMartindale

15 LIKES | 1546 VIEWS

The Jelly Roll Race

I found a beautiful roll of pre-cut fabric strips at my local big box store and I had to have them. A year later I made my first lap quilt. It took three tries to get the seams to stay straight; I must have watched the videos a dozen times. Finally after giving up for a month, I came back to the project. By then I forgot how the pattern repeated, but finally figured it out. Good thing I have a big floor. Lessons learned: Don't by cheap jelly rolls. Get the good ones. Alternate your seams just like Jenny says but also sew in batches. Put 4 or 5 strips together and do another 4 or 5 strips--then join those. It made all the difference. After all that, I still had to pick out my quilt design. My local quilt shop was amazing. They taught me how to cut my backing and helped me select the perfect design. In fact it turned out so well for them, they marked it with an * in the book. There is nothing like picking up your first quilt from the long arm designer. I will remember that forever. This one is staying home with me!

By jjoyv

2 LIKES | 601 VIEWS

Grandma June's Quilt

This is the quilt that disappeared. My mother was moved to a smaller home 10 months ago. In the move, some things disappeared, including a quilt I made for her in 2012. Today, after much searching, I found it in an old suitcase with other blankets, put there for safekeeping during the move. She's glad I found it and so am I.

By Shasta