Before leaving for our trip to Lake Ada, I mocked the quilt pattern up in Old Glory by Lella Boutique but packed the charm pack of Independence Day instead so I had to wing it : )

I was thinking it was just a bit too blue, but I definitely think the red binding turned it around.

Here she is fresh off the longarm quilting frame. It might be a bit late in the season, but it feels good to finish up another seasonal quilt instead of packing it away unfinished until next year.

The Liberty edge-to-edge longarm quilting pantograph from Leisha at quiltingit.com is perfect for anything red, white and blue. This is the second time I've used it, and it did not disappoint.  

Stitched out like a dream and looks amazing!

The combination of swirls, dots, and stars makes me think of pinwheels in the wind, raindrops on the lake, and warm starry nights. Ah! summer!!

A couple of happy quilting happenstances - 

see that circle right there were the pinpoints meet right dab in the center of the quilt?!?!

and the star around that "God bless America"? : )

This is the 40" x 40" version of the Four Corners Barn Quilt pattern.

It also includes two other sizes -

15" x 15" and 90" x 90".

Happy quilting, fellow quilters!

Anna : )

Recently I had the absolute pleasure to make this very sweet quilt for a sweet new baby girl in our church family.

The design for this baby quilt started with the backing - a super soft Northcott flannel with dainty little flowers that I found at a little local quilt shop in Pequot Lakes, MN. With a prayer that I had fabric in my stash that would work with it, I purchased a few yards.

My stash didn't disappoint - Lullaby by Kate and Birdie for Moda fabrics is perfect with its neutral prints and peachy color.

After several designs attempts to work with what fabric I had, this simple strip design with a touch of classic from the nine patch/Irish chain link element was the winner.

I wanted the quilting to add a bit of whimsy and fun, and I think the Loop the Loop edge-to-edge longarm quilting pantograph from Urban Elementz does just that. 

I loved watching Loop the Loop panto quilt out. Stitched quickly and didn't use many bobbins.

 

Trying to capture the post-wash cuddliness here. The crinkly factor is amazing with this quilt!

It turned out so lovely and perfect. What a blessing to be able to make and gift this baby quilt.

Quilt Stats:

Size - 45" x 55"

Pattern - by Fresh Dew Drops

Fabric - Lullaby from Moda Fabrics

Batting - Heirloom cotton

Backing - Northcott flannel

Longarm quilting pantograph - Loop the Loop

Thread - SoFine from Superior Threads

Happy quilting, everyone!

Anna : )

What started as a mission to fulfill a birthday request by one of my sons for a patriotic quilt using Old Glory turned into a fresh new quilt pattern - Slate, a layer cake quilt pattern. 

Although a very simple, straightforward quilt pattern, Slate delivers striking results. It's perfect to quickly make up a layer cake that you either don't want to cut up or don't have the time to cut up.

Don't have any layer cakes? Slate can also be made with fat quarters or yardage.

Want sizes to choose from? Slate offers 6 sizes: 

Lap 45" x 58"

Throw 58" x 72"

Twin 72" x 85"

Full 85" x 99"

Queen 99" x 99"

King 112" x 112"

The recipient of my Old Glory version of the Slate quilt pattern requested velour backing so that's what he got.

Yummy cotton velour has such a nice weight and cuddle factor. 

Extra bonus with how well the quilting pops! Love!

(For those wondering, it quilts up very similar to Cuddle.)

The longarm quilting edge-to-edge pantograph (computerized E2E quilting design) is Star Spangled Banner from Wildflower quilting. It's perfect on this quilt. Love the stars and flow that the banners add.

The Slate quilt pattern can be found in my shop 

here in digital/download format or here in printed/paper format.

Happy 4th, everybody, and happy quilting!

Anna : )