Sky

This quilt I made for my Aunt Doris who turned 100 years young last Nov. She has been telling the family that she did not want a party or any big celebration for her 100th birthday. So her birthday came and went - we had a small party for immediate family only and she was very pleased with that.She has always been there for us while we were growing up. She is a very tiny women and has always complained of the cold in the winter ( we live in Ottawa, Canada- coldest capital on earth!). So I spoke to my sister, my Dad and my cousins and it was decided - one quilt coming up for a very special lady. The quilt is all done in batiks in her favorite colors. The pattern is the disappearing four patch. When we gave it to her she was speechless!! She told me that no one had every made her anything before. I was very touched. She snuggles up her quilt on cold nights and any time she needs an extra quilt hug!

By Sky

17 LIKES | 1477 VIEWS

A Warm Winter's Hug

This quilt I started in early December 2014. About mid Dec. I developed a serious medical issue that really sapped my strength. But I did a bit of sewing every day because it makes me happy. Then, suddenly my beloved husky x dog of 8 years became gravely ill and died ( all within 4 hours). I was heart broken. I used the making of this quilt to deal with my grief. As I live alone, the quiet was deafening! My original plan was to sell this quilt when it was done. I rarely keep any quilts for myself as I am always making them for someone else. But this quilt saw me through a very rough winter and in my home it will stay. It will be a reminder of my beloved dog, This quilt was very relaxing to do and the free motion quilting was done on my domestic machine and represents the north wind.

By Sky

23 LIKES | 1584 VIEWS

North Woods

This is a throw quilt that I made with the guys in mind. It was bought by a lady for her husband. THe pattern is called Pane by Pane and is in the April/May 2014 Fons and Porter magazine. This was a fun and quick quilt to make and my first attempt at free motion quilting ( all over stipple).

By Sky

3 LIKES | 1006 VIEWS

Baby Quilt

This quilt was made for a friend to send to her best friend in San Francisco. She wanted it to be soft and"girly". The backing is flannel with small stars and the front is mostly roses and a few triangles of "Princess Sofia". The quilting is Free Motion quilting on my domestic machine. On the back it looks like large flowers.

By Sky

8 LIKES | 1105 VIEWS

Bright Lights

This quilt is a jelly roll race quilt that I made for Veterans House Ottawa. Veterans House is in the process of being built in Ottawa Ontario Canada and will house homeless veterans. I am part of a group making quilts for opening day to be in all the rooms.

By Sky

9 LIKES | 998 VIEWS

Green Lights

This quilt has been made for Veterans House Ottawa. THe Veterans House is the home for our homeless Veterans in Ottawa Canada. Thus the masculine colours.

By Sky

5 LIKES | 923 VIEWS

Coastal Bliss

This quilt was made for a dear friend who is recovering from open heart surgery. She is always cold right now. Her favortite place to travel to is the Caribbean - so this quilt is perfect for her. I gave her this quilt last week and she was thrilled with it. Free motion quilting done by me on my Pfaff 3.2 using GLide threads

By Sky

7 LIKES | 975 VIEWS

The Warmth of Friendship

I needed a quick pattern to make a quilt for a dear friend who is battling stage 3 breast cancer. What better pattern than Jelly ROll Race 2 by Jenny Doan in my friend's favorite colours! The fabric line is Summer Breezes IV which I also purchased from MSQC when it was the daily deal. Love this quick pattern - it's my go to when I need a quilt in a hurry!! Thank you Jenny!!!

By Sky

8 LIKES | 992 VIEWS

Hour GLass Quilt for my BFF

I made this quilt for a good friend who was going through major surgery. She was coming to my house to recover and I wanted this quilt on the bed when she came home. So I needed a quilt I could make in a relatively short period of time. The fabric line is Hyde Park by Moda and I used layer cakes. The free motion quilting was done by me on my home domestic machine [Pfaff].

By Sky

5 LIKES | 1024 VIEWS

Sunny Starburst

My son's girl friend is facing a health challenge and I thought I would make her a comfort quilt to help her through this. Sunny warm colours are her favourite and I loved this off center Starburst quilt pattern.

By Sky

40 LIKES | 1336 VIEWS

Fresh Lilacs

This quilt has had the top pieced for about two years and I have finally got the time to finish it. Another UFO done. The fabric line is called Fresh Lilacs by Moda plus yardage from my stash. The pattern is called Quadrafoil. Jenny has an amazing tutorial for this on You Tube. Love the colours in this.

By Sky

30 LIKES | 1914 VIEWS

For Me, Finally!

Saw this lattice pattern on MSQC using this fabric and fell in love. I had been looking for the "right" quilt to make for curling up on the couch at night and this was it. Loved making it and NOW I love snuggling in it each and every night.

By LisaKay

12 LIKES | 1413 VIEWS

First quilt top attempt

I had to attempt a jelly roll race quilt top after watching Jenny's tutorials.

By ARStitcher

3 LIKES | 872 VIEWS

Goshen Star

I wanted something to really showcase the Moda line named "Best of Morris". I am a fan of the Arts and Crafts movement and have mission style furniture in my home, so the quilt is perfect for my bed. One 10" square in the layer cake makes a 10 " block when combined with background fabric . So, this quilt was made with 1/2 of a layer cake! The Goshen block dates to about 1900.. This quilt measures about 75 x 75.

By treckymom

20 LIKES | 1818 VIEWS

A Little Sunshine Amidst The Rain

One of the physicians that I work with was recently diagnosed with cancer. I wanted to make him something to help brighten up his days and give him a little comfort. When my husband was very ill, a very kind woman made him a crocheted blanket and that meant the world to him, I hope this blanket does the same for my friend. I adapted this pattern from a JayBird quilt pattern called Off the Rails.

By rowan0628

11 LIKES | 844 VIEWS

Dogs in Sweaters

Cute pattern by Elizabeth Hartman. This is for my daughter in law Stormi for Christmas.

By Bluebird1018

25 LIKES | 4150 VIEWS

Jenny's Stars and Pinwheels

Hope this helps a child through a tough time.

By plquilter66

34 LIKES | 1228 VIEWS

dachshunds in flannel

This quilt is for my son for Christmas. All woven flannel with a minky backing. Based on pattern "Dogs in Sweaters" by Elizabeth Hartman. Can't say I like to sew with flannel, it is so messy. The wonderful long arm quilter finished this just in time for Christmas!

By Jillane

15 LIKES | 1148 VIEWS

Wallflower

Family quilting....this one for my niece....not quite finished but close.....

By Theladyk4

36 LIKES | 1179 VIEWS

Yellow/Gray Value Quilt For My Friend

I made this quilt for a good friend who loves yellow & gray. The quilt is 54" x63" with 168 blocks & 336 HST's. Most all of the fabrics were bought at different times from estate/garage sales or at a very good sale price. I did big stitch quilting on this one following the diamond pattern in the quilt. I got the inspiration for this quilt from the Sew Katie Did blog in her value quilt tutorials. I'm happy with how it turned out and thrilled that my friend loved it.

By pcbatiks

44 LIKES | 2757 VIEWS

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