Checkmate Memorial Quilt

The first step in this memorial quilt series is honoring the widower’s special instructions. He requested the Checkmate pattern and asked that the lighthouse embroidery work be included. I selected a combination of solids and small check prints in colors that pulled from the color scheme of the lighthouse embroidery block. I decided to keepContinueContinue reading “Checkmate Memorial Quilt”

Square in a Square Memorial Quilt

When this memorial quilt order came in I was initially concerned that the quilt would take on a holiday vibe. The client and I went through several sketches before we landed on this square in a square pattern. I used Kona Cotton in white for the background and rich red for the backing. The blocksContinueContinue reading “Square in a Square Memorial Quilt”

Arrow Memorial Quilt

This memorial project is coming in just under the wire to get finished and delivered back to the customer before Christmas morning but we just made it in time. This order was for 2 quilts and 4 throw pillows. There was 1 particular shirt that was extra special and to be included in both quilts.ContinueContinue reading “Arrow Memorial Quilt”

2014 Thangles Grellow BOM Quilt

Once again I signed up for all 3 color schemes for the thangles block of the month quilt. This yellow and grey quilt turned out great! This one was worked on intermittently before and after our move to Atlanta. I finally decided to really focus on it in September as a feature project for goingContinueContinue reading “2014 Thangles Grellow BOM Quilt”

Four Patch Memorial Quilt

What I started with Everything cut out plus the flannel Screenprinted T-shrits and patches on back Now that I’m settled into my new studio and we’ve gotten into a routine as a family I’ve been able to expand my quilting to include an Etsy shop. I now have my first paying customer who isn’t aContinueContinue reading “Four Patch Memorial Quilt”

Christmas Barcodes Quilt

This is probably the fastest quilt I’ve ever finished! I signed up for the summer class pass at my local quilt shop and decided to make all the projects with holiday fabric so I’d have some handmade things ready to decorate with this season. This pattern is Barcodes by Relatively Creative and is included withContinueContinue reading “Christmas Barcodes Quilt”