When I visited Germany to see my mom this past summer, I took eight little preemiequilts across the Atlantic with me. I had completely forgotten about them until I came across the pictures a few days ago. I still make them using the same basic approach: selecting a suitable feature fabric for the outer border and back, then adding squares from my leftovers until the top is complete. They are quick and fun to make, and I am happy to continue supporting this project even from a continent away.
Although I have not focused much on my patterns over the past year, I have continued quilting for customers, though not as frequently as before. It has been a while since I shared pictures of customer quilts, so it seems like the perfect time for some eye candy. Going forward, I plan to simplify the format of these posts. Unless there is an interesting story behind a quilt, I will provide just the essential details: the name of the quiltmaker, the name of the pantograph, and, if there is interest, the thread colour used.
The complete pattern for the HedgeHUGS quilt, which was last year’s Block of the Month, is now available. I finished this quilt some time ago, and it was showcased at the 2023 Chilliwack Quilt Show. Although I had not taken proper photos or compiled the pages until now, I am pleased to announce that it is finally complete.
For all twelve blocks, I used the same background pattern: a pantograph called Fall Leaves by My Creative Stitches, resized to about 4 inches to serve as a background filler. The sashing design, Swirling Suzie, also by My Creative Stitches, features a simple leaf motif that complements the sashing and border fabrics, which are already quite busy and did not require elaborate quilting. Since there was no matching corner pattern for this sashing, I selected Simple Leaves Block #3 by Jessica Schick for the corners. The outer border pattern is Fall Foliage by Patricia Ritter.
If you missed most or all of the blocks last year, you can now purchase the complete pattern, which includes all twelve blocks and finishing instructions. Use the code HUGS20 at checkout to receive an additional 20% discount. This offer is valid until November 22, 2024, at 11:59 PM PST.
Für die deutsche Version mit metrischen Maßen bitte dem Kauflink unten für die englische Version folgen und beim Checkout angeben, dass die deutsche Version gewünscht ist. Ich verschicke dann per email die Anleitung in der gewünschten Sprache.
I seemed to have hit a productive streak back in July and August, finishing so many quilts during that period. Today, I am excited to share the last one from that batch. This quilt was part of a Block of the Month project at one of my guilds, and at first, I was unsure about joining. Even though there was no pressure and many members chose not to participate, I felt an internal push to join. So, without being fully convinced, I decided to go for it.
Don’t get me wrong – there was nothing wrong with the project, the design, or the blocks. The issue was more about me knowing that I never have enough time to sew everything I want to. Adding more to my to-do list, especially projects I am not 100% excited about, is not always the best idea.
There were nine blocks in total, but I ended up dropping out after block six. From the start, I knew this quilt was not one I planned to keep – I already have plenty scattered throughout my home. To make it, I used fabrics from my (admittedly quite small) stash, aiming for my usual bright and bold colours, and I am really pleased with how it turned out. I joined the six blocks with white sashing, which created the effect of “floating blocks.” To complete it, I added a border of squares made from leftover scraps of the main fabrics and used the rest for a multi-coloured binding.
The finished quilt ended up being a bit larger than the Charm Pack Quilt but still small enough to work as a children’s quilt, so I donated it to the Meadow Rose Society as well. It felt great to complete all these quilts, clear them out of the house, and donate them to those who could benefit from them more.
