You’ve seen glimpses of this quilt over the last couple of years as I worked on the hand quilting. The pattern is called “Chinese Coins” or “Stacked Coins”, whichever you prefer. I made it for my sister, Heidi, and named the quilt “Little Sister”. Her favourite colour is purple ♥ The last few months I… Continue reading Little Sister: A Quilt Finish!
Category: Stitches
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Nora’s Quilt
Presenting…Stars in Her Eyes for Nora! It’s finished! And it is beautiful! Beeee-uuuuu-ti-ful! I call it “Stars in Her Eyes” because all 17 year olds should have stars in their eyes, right? Take a look! Every quilt has a story, and of course this one does too. The story of this quilt started about 12 years… Continue reading Nora’s Quilt
My Favourite Quilt: Michael’s “Sky at Night”
I have just discovered something very cool… The Blogger’s Quilt Festival! This is a huge linky party and there are prizes and everything – I am in heaven! I am going to join! It runs from May 18th to June 1st. Check it out! The rules say that I have to tell the story of… Continue reading My Favourite Quilt: Michael’s “Sky at Night”
An Island Chain for Amber
I felt an urgent need to make this quilt after meeting Kelly’s cousin, Amber, for the first time in January. Kelly and I had gone to Vancouver for a week of holidays, and while there he took me to meet her . She is temporarily living at GF Strong Rehabilitation Center. This wonderful place is… Continue reading An Island Chain for Amber
Halia’s quilt
Since I made a quilt for Jade, I needed to make one for her little sister (Halia), too. Fair is fair, right? So here is the story of Halia’s quilt. I have always been drawn to appliqued quilts and have always wanted to make one for myself. I knew how to applique, but I wasn’t… Continue reading Halia’s quilt
Jade’s Quilt
Every quilt has a story, and I like to share these stories as a way to preserve them. Jade’s quilt was one of the many unfinished projects that I’ve collected over the years. Jade is the daughter of my friend Fawn. She started kindergarten this year and I wanted to make her something special to snuggle under with a favourite… Continue reading Jade’s Quilt