I recently completed a special quilt project, which I’ve affectionately named the “Get Well Soon” quilt. I was asked to create something special for a child recovering from an illness. The wonderful idea was to have each child draw a block, filling it with heartfelt wishes and colorful images to lift their friend’s spirits. Naturally, I was thrilled to be part of such a meaningful project.
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I’m thrilled to share the story behind one of my latest creations: a vibrant baby quilt made with beautiful African print fabric. This quilt is not just a piece of fabric stitched together; it’s a tapestry of culture, history, and love wrapped up in a cozy, colorful blanket perfect for a little one.
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This Crown Royal custom quilt and the two pillows accompanying it were made from 51 Purple, Peach, and Apple Crown Royal bags. The velvet bags give the quilt a unique texture and warmth.
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Completing your quilt requires a lot of manual labor. You need to baste your top, batting, and backing, and you need to quilt the “sandwich” together without any of the pieces shifting. If you have a sewing machine capable of free-motion sewing and if you know how to maintain proper stitch length to create intricate designs, you will still need to wrestle with a heavy quilt to finish it.
Continue reading “Get Your Quilt Finished with My Custom Longarm Services”A Dancer’s Memories Tshirt Quilt
T-shirt quilts have become a popular and cherished way to preserve memories and repurpose old clothing. These unique creations transform a collection of T-shirts into a functional and sentimental piece of art. T-shirt quilts are not just blankets; they are a visual timeline of personal experiences, passions, and milestones.
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This High School Memory Quilt, featuring 38 T-shirts from three siblings, encapsulates the essence of high school’s role in shaping identity. It highlights personal growth, social bonds, and acquiring life skills such as resilience and teamwork through academic successes and extracurricular activities.
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A mom asked me to create three quilts for her kids using clothes, towels, and blankets from their childhood. Preserving memories is one of the things about my quilt shop, and making three quilts at once was a huge labor of love.
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This Yoga Inspired Quilt is a classic block pattern design with yoga poses, inspirational wording, and beautiful and soft Liberty Fabric. Liberty is particularly famous for its distinctive floral and paisley prints, often characterized by intricate and vibrant patterns. Liberty Fabric was established in 1875 by Arthur Lasenby Liberty and quickly gained a reputation for its luxurious fabrics.
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of her husband asked me to create a quilt made from some of his clothes. I prayerfully and thoughtfully took the project and tried to add everything she shared about her husband into this quilt.
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This Stars and Stripes Quilt was a surprise gift. I wrestled with laying out the initials in this project, but I am thrilled with how it turned out.
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