Border Ideas?

I finally finished piecing the center of my circle quilt I started at retreat in February. Any suggestions for borders? I am thinking of a hand dye that reads as solid for a sparkle border and then a fun bright batik that will pull together all the colors for the wider outer border. What do you think?

Cheryl's Four Patch Posey

This is Cheryl's Four Patch Posey Quilt. Cheryl is the wonderful owner of The Quilted Pearl in Columbia, SC. She was so fabulous to let me quilt this for her. When I brought it back to her, I left with three more quilts! Thanks so much, Cheryl!

Here are some detail shots of the individual quilting around each of the flower blocks...

The quilt had large areas of solid black for some fun designing. I quilted three flowers and a funky feather/vine around each... what do you think?

This view of the back highlights the texture and design running through the sashing.

Thanks again, Cheryl, for the opportunity to quilt your gorgeous quilt!

Mary McIndoe's Circle Quilt

Isn't this quilt so warm and gorgeous? Mary McIndoe made this quilt using the circle templates from Elisa's Backporch Designs. She started quite a trend at the February retreat... Laurie and I were both working on one becuase we were so inspired by this beauty!

The coolest thing is that Mary allowed me to quilt it for her! We worked together to come up with a design for the quilting. Below is an image of the design idea in pencil and paper...

and here is the finished design in thread and fabric...

Pretty cool, huh? I used Superior Threads King Tut in Crushed Grapes.I think the Hobb's Heirloom batting really helps the texture stand out. Thanks, Mary, for letting me play a part in this beautiful quilt!

Kim's Quilt Continued

Last week, I delivered this quilt to Kim at Branum's. I was thrilled that she loved it! I decided on a feathery inner border and a bamboo design in the outer two borders. The cream fabric shows the quilting texture really well.

This quilt is hanging in Branum's in Augusta, GA if you would like to see my work up close. Sometimes it is hard for a photo to show the quilting well. :o) Have a great day!

Missy

Happy Easter!

I hope you and your family had a wonderful Easter!

Missy

Kim's 3-D Kimono Quilt

This is the shop sample for a new class that Kim will be teaching at Branum's. Isn't it gorgeous? I have had fun McMissying around the 3-D kimonos. I will post pictures of the borders soon... enjoy!

Missy

Mary Carney's Group Quilt

I find it impossible to look at this quilt and not smile! Mary Carney participated in a block swap within her small quilting group in Augusta, GA. Each block is the same star pattern and contains the focus fabric of brightly colored florals on a black background. I love how she was able to make these diverse blocks shine in her own creative setting... loosely based on the BQ quilt pattern from Maple Island Quilts. I say loosely because Mary is known for taking a pattern and making it uniquely her own. I used black The Bottom Line thread to create an overall swirly pattern over the quilt top. Can you see the butterflies in the quilt backing? Thank you, Mary, for letting me be a part of this fun quilt!

Carol West's Quilt

This quilt of Carol's was already beautifully hand quilted in the two outer borders, but arthritis was preventing her from finishing the quilt center and one side of the inner border. I have a renewed appreciation for hand quilting and basting... I wish you could really see her amazing stitches!

I did paisley swirls in the center and finished off the fourth inner border with leaves similar to Carol's handstitched ones.
I feel blessed to be a part in transforming a quilt from a UFO stashed in the closet to a family treasure!

Anne Bohn's Quilt

Anne actually left retreat to go home for this quilt so I could quilt it. How sweet is that? She requested a snuggly soft batting so I used Quilter's Dream Poly batting. It really is the snuggliest yet still low-loft! I quilted overall freehand swirls to soften the geometric squares.




Read what Anne sent me when she received her quilt...

"The quilt arrived today and is absolutely beautiful! The batting and the quilting are just right. Thank you so much for rescuing that quilt from just being another quilt. I can't wait to get the binding sewn on."

Thank you, Anne!

Mary McIndoe's Blooming Nine Patch

Mary created this gorgeous glowing quilt for her bed. Measuring 94"x105 ", this is the largest quilt I have ever quilted!

I did an overall freehand design taking inspiration for the quilting from the patterns in the beautiful fabrics.

Aren't her fabric choices amazing?!? The photos simply can't do the quilt justice. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to be a part of this fabulous quilt!

New Kitty Block

Meet the new Kitty on the block! The girls and I made this guy last night. They were really into auditioning fabrics for the next round. I think they have an eye! Here's to a great day!

Cat blocks

The girls dug up some cat blocks that I started when I was first experimenting with improvisational quilting. They decided these NEED to be made into a quilt and used the playroom floor as their design wall. Not bad. It was unanimously decided that the design needs more kitty blocks. Check back to see the latest addition.

Yummy Housecoats

This was to be part of my contribution to our homemade Christmas, but illness had other plans. I finally finished all three of the housecoats after the new year. I must say it was alot easier to make them out in the open than to try to keep it a surprise from the girls. By the third one, I had my own little system and modifications made to the pattern so I was able to zip through it. The sisters love their housecoats and I love to see them wearing something I made when they come down in the morning. Have a warm and cozy day!