Christmas Quilts

I had two identical Christmas quilts brough to me by cousins and they even had the same backing so I thought about quilting them identical as well.  But decided to make them just a bit different by quilting snowflakes on both but use different snowflake pantographs.

This first one is Tracy's and I quilted it with the Flurry pantograph, used white So Fine thread and Quilters Dream Blend batting.  This simple Square in Square design really sets off the Christmas fabrics that have a Scandinavian theme with Dala horses.

I quilted Stacy's with the Snow Winds pantograph, used white So Fine thread and Quilters Dream Blend batting.

I'm sure they will get a lot of use over the holiday season!

We did our last Christmas Market for the season.  Was great to have a lot of my larger waxed canvas bags sell out and still have some smaller items to take to the local Christmas Store and Hospital Gift Shop to try to sell before Christmas.  

I sold out of my wooden Embroidery ornament kits and am currently making more for orders taken.  Sold 12 of my Cardinal circle signs and have one left which I'm happy to keep if I don't get any inquiries about it. My husband did great with his wooden vehicle kits, with his airplanes being the biggest hit. He has also started custom designing lake signs which has been keeping him busy as well. 

Tim was challenged by one of our friends to make a sewing machine kit and he used my Featherweight as inspiration.  The wheel turns and it can hold a spool of thread on top. :)

Now time to get back to quilting as I have a few more client quilts to finish before I take a few weeks off for the holidays.

Just My Type Quilt

Gail made this fun Just My Type quilt, pattern by Pen and Paper Patterns.  She used a variety of fabrics from her stash to create her floral version of this pattern.  I watched Gail make this quilt over the last few months at our quilting group that meets once a week.  It was fun to see what letters she finished each week.

I took the above picture yesterday, no snow and mild temperatures.  Then today we had 3 inches of rain with the possibility of it turning to snow tonight. So we might wake up to some snow on the ground.

 

Gail ask for the Gatsby pantograph, and I used off white So Fine thread and Quilters Dream Blend batting.

She will be using this pink striped fabric around the 'P' for binding.

I had a really good Market this weekend selling my bags.  Next one is in two weeks so I have time to make more pouches as those sold so well.  

Christmas Market Prep!

I have been busy making items for the local Christmas markets happening from now until early December.   I'm sewing as fast as I can for my next market on the November 15+16th. Large bags, small bags, pouches, wristlets and my laser cut signs.  My goal it to have different items than I did from the last Spring Markets.

Just finished this sweet Chickadee Basket!  I have been making more Linen Divided Baskets as they are a great seller.

I was working on this Raven themed Aberdeen Tote at a quilt retreat and it was claimed before I had even finished sewing it!  Will have to make more!

I have been focused on making more of the small X-body bags and wristlets in a variety of colours.

I have a good selection of Cambridge bags in a wide variety of waxed canvas colours.

I have a great selection of Corduroy Compass bags.

And my painted laser cut signs. 

The Chickadee is my best seller and I now have a new one that I just finished with a Cardinal.

So I am looking forward to the 3 markets I have book in the next month!   

Butter Tarts Quilt - Highway 10 Designs Latest Pattern #17

This might come as a surprise to my friends/readers that Lori and I have published another Highway 10 Designs quilt pattern after a 2 year hiatus.  We found our design mojo again and are very happy to introduce you to our Butter Tarts quilt!  

This is a fat quarter friendly pattern ranging in sizes from Baby to Queen. 

Butter Tarts are a wonderful Canadian treat, but come with a great debate...raisin or no raisins.  Very similar to the decision we making when piecing a quilt top...borders or no borders. The name seemed to fit our quilt pattern beautifully as we offer border and no border options. So no matter which you prefer (team raisin here) you can personalize this quilt pattern to your taste!

I made my Butter Tarts quilt using Fableisms Autumn Forest Foliage collection mixed with Sprout Wovens Aura bundle.  I purchased both bundles from Sew Curated. 

I quilted my sample with the Taro pantograph, used golden beige So Fine thread and Quilters Dream Puff batting.

Lori's Butter Tarts sample was made with Art Gallery Solids which she also purchased from Sew Curated.  Love how this pattern looks in solids and she added a border too!  

FYI - I made the 30 blocks quilt with no borders and Lori made the 20 block quilt with borders and they finish almost the same size.  Going for the border option can save you time with piecing.

I had to take it to the Exhibition Grounds here in Emo for photos so I could say I took 'Butter Tarts' to the local fair!  I think it is pretty ribbon worthy, don't you?

Our friend Reneta made a baby size Butter Tarts sample.  She used a fat quarter bundle of flannels and added a border. Turned out so sweet!

Butter Tarts quilt pattern is available in paper and PDF instant download formats in our Highway 10 Designs website and Etsy shop.  

In celebration of this pattern release we have 20% off all patterns in our online shops from Oct 28 to Nov2, 2024! 

Lori even made a few Butter Tarts with no raisins as she prefers currants.  Both sound good to me!

Washboard Road in Grunge

 

Bev made our Highway 10 Designs Washboard Road quilt in King size using a solid black background and Grunge.

I quilted it with the Windswept pantograph, used black So Fine thread and Quilters Dream Black Poly batting.

My Maple tree has finally turned to its beautiful Autumn Blaze red! Had to work it into the photos today.

Winter Woods Quilt

 

Lori pieced this modern lap quilt using a pattern by Tammy Silvers called Winter Woods.  I quilted it with the Ombre pantograph, used grey So Fine thread and Quilters Dream Blend batting.

Looks lovely with our fall colours!

I'm getting ready to vend at a few Fall/Christmas Markets so have been busy making waxed canvas bags again.  Here are a few that I just finished.

I made this Highland Cow Aberdeen Tote that sold within a minute of posting it on Instagram!  So I have another one cut out to make for a future market. I also made a grey version with a slightly different Highland Cow canvas using the Redwood Tote pattern.

I love how this Aberdeen Tote turned out.  The English Garden canvas is one of my favorite prints and paired beautifully with the chocolate cork and leather straps.

 Oxbow Tote with Stallions 

And this Oxbow Tote is one I made for myself!