Love You 'Til The Cows Come Home #2 & #3

 I had purchased 3 of the panels as it was so darn cute!  The first quilt that I made was for our new great granddaughter, Julie Jean.  These next two panel quilts used some different coordinating fabrics with the plaid 2nd border being just an inch larger than the other two quilts.  I used the same pattern from Fabric Cafe called Ribbons & Bows with some modifications to work for these panels.  Whenever I modify a pattern I will typically put my notes with the original pattern so I can duplicate the changes that I made.  After all, I had to use those brain cells to do the math to make it work with these larger panels!

I backed both quilts with the same flannel that I used on Julie Jean's quilt.  It is soft and works so well with the colors on the quilt.  I machine bound these two quilts and did not name them as I think the panel says it all.  My labels on these quilts do have my name as well as the year made.  I machine quilted them with the same pantograph called Love Knot from Urban Elementz.  It is the perfect pantograph for these quilts.  I used Glide thread in the color Linen for the quilting.

These quilts will be for sale.  Even though one of them is an inch or so larger than the other quilt I will price them the same.

Number 1: this one uses the beautiful plaid in the fabric line as the background for the pink ribbon to show off.  I also used the plaid fabric as the binding.  This one finished at approximately 51" x 61".

Number 2: this one uses the "burlap" floral print as the ribbon and is set off by the beautiful blue polka dot fabric.  Both fabrics are from the coordinating line for the panel.  I used the blue polka dot fabric on this one as the binding.  This one finished at approximately 50" x 60".

Order: Love You 'Til The Cows Come Home 50” x 60”

Quilting: 3000 sq in x $0.03

Miscellaneous: binding 18.33 ft x $3.00 ; cutting/construction 5 hrs x $25

Costs: Construction: $125.00

Fabric: $ 83.94

Batting: $ 15.00

Binding: $ 54.99

Thread: $ 5.00

Machine Quilting: : $ 90.00

Subtotal: $ 373.93

Discount: $-                    

TOTAL DUE: $                          

Julie Jean

 I saw this panel and beautiful coordinating fabrics from Timeless Treasures and knew that this would be the fabric to use for our new great granddaughter, Julie Jean.  She is a month old today and we cannot wait to see her in real life and hear her little cooing sounds and cuddle her sweet little body in our arms.

The pattern is from Fabric Cafe and is called Ribbons & Bows.  I modified the pattern to use additional fabric on the inner border of the panel.  I backed it with soft cuddly flannel.  The machine quilting pattern is called Love Knot from Urban Elementz using Glide thread in the color Linen.

The quilt is approximately 50" x 60" and is hand bound.  Yes, hand bound as my first great grandchild deserves no less.

I will be making 2 more of these quilts which will be for sale.  The panel is just too adorable to only make one special quilt.

May you all keep peace in your hearts and Christ in your lives.

Finished size approximately 50" x 60"

For our Julie Jean

Great Grandpa had to be in

the photo too!

Under Utah Skies

 Fun new fabric in at The Quilt Shop at Christensen's - Utah by Kelsey Carlson for Riley Blake Fabrics.  We also have a quick quilt pattern called Stargazer by Running Doe Quilts for Villa Rosa Designs.  One note to make - the pattern called for 15 Fat Quarters for the background but it should read 16 Fat Quarters per Villa Rosa Designs webpage.  I pulled 2 extra FQ's from my stash for a little variety on the background.  Glad I found this printing error and had fabric to match it (sort of).

The backing fabric is also from Riley Blake and was gifted to me by a neighbor (thank you Deb Camp!) and worked very well for this quilt.

I machine quilted this one with an edge to edge pantograph called "Curly Twirly" from Quilting Pantographs using Glide thread in the color Sand Dune.

The quilt finished at approximately 62" x 76".  I machine bound it using the same fabric that I used for the backing.  I named this quilt "Under Utah Skies".

Next project up will be new table runners for my living room.

Enjoy your journey!

Winter Magic

 An eventful day yesterday.  Our first great grandchild was born - Julie Jean Bevilockway 7lbs 2 oz and 20" long.  What a blessing for our family.

I also completed the Evergreen quilt from Cluck Cluck Sew.  I added a small outer border to the pattern as I like borders on my quilts.  I used an assortment of Christmas fabrics for the top and backed it with Christmas Gnomes Snow Globe Toss fabric from P & B Textiles.  The quilt finished at approximately 73" x 98".

I machine quilted it with an edge to edge pantograph called Christmas Ornaments Tear Drop from Quilting Pantographs using Glide thread in the color Cool Grey 3.

I called this one "Winter Magic".  It just seemed appropriate for the magical day it turned out to be.

When I first saw the pattern it was one of our customer's quilts that we quilted at The Quilt Shop at Christensen's and I knew I had to buy the pattern and make it.  As my Christmas fabric collection is fairly large I knew I would have enough variety to make this quilt a fun one.  I already had someone in mind who will receive this one.  I had made all of her sisters their own quilts and left this one for last for no other reason than that's just the way it worked out.  I hope she enjoys this quilt for years to come.  My quilts are meant to be used and loved and worn out.  Then we can make a new one!!!

May you all find joy in your journey.

Much love,

Amy B

To Market We Go

 Once upon a time, a long long time ago, there was a little redheaded girl who loved "helping" her Nannie & Daa on their farm.  There were several times she was allowed to go to the farmers market in Hagersville ON and again "help" with the produce.  Yes, that little girl was me.  I still remember helping fill the green bean baskets and smelling the wonderful aromas of fresh produce and homemade breads.  I cherish those memories.

When I saw the fat quarter bundle, which also included the farm panel, I knew I had to make something with it.  The fabric is called Happy Day Farm by Dan DiPaolo for Clothworks.  This bundle contains a wonderful fabric line and sewed together beautifully.  My co-worker suggested the Turning Twenty pattern (by Tricia Gibbs) which has a finished 16" block which is what I wanted for this quilt.  Luckily I had the book and used 14 of the 16 included fat quarters to make the required number of blocks.  (Just set the other 2 fat quarters to the side as you will use them in the quilt in the outer border & corner stones).  I added borders to the panel to make the quilt a nice 71" x 83" finished quilt.  I backed the quilt with a piece from Miniature Gatherings by Primitive Gatherings for Moda.  The backing was a piece from my stash and worked so well with the fat quarter bundle.

The quilt came together quickly.  I machine quilted it with an edge to edge pantograph called Inkblot from Urban Elementz using Glide thread in the colors Thyme on top & Black in the bobbin.

I called this quilt "To Market We Go".

If anyone would like to make this quilt I would be happy to share what I did to make it come together.  You can purchase the fat quarter bundle at The Quilt Shop at Christensen's in Richfield UT.

On to the next project!

Approximately 71" x 83"

To Market We Go

Dutch Knots

 I purchased a 10" precut pack of Kaffe Fasset's Collective for Free Spirit and knew this was the quilt pattern that I wanted to use.  The pattern was designed by Elise Lea for Robert Kaufman Fabrics and is called Dutch Braid. By the way, it is a free pattern!

I named the quilt Dutch Knots as the block reminded me of knotted friendship bracelets.  The pattern was very easy to follow and I only needed to add a dark fabric, light fabric background, and a border using one of the fabrics from the Kaffe Fasset's line.

I machine quilted this one with an edge to edge pantograph called Fern from Urban Elementz using Glide thread in the color Mulberry.  The backing is from the Zen line by Sue Zipkin for Clothworks.  I machine bound the project using the same fabric as the backing.

The quilt finished at approximately 61" x 75".

This is my first quilt finish for 2026.  Many more projects waiting in the wings.

Paddling Bears

Completed the final quilt of 2025 just in time!  It has been a busy month with working, shopping, taking care of business, birthdays, and holidays.

I found this cute pattern called Paddling Bears by Coach House Designs.  I have been saving pieces of plaid fabrics and knew they needed to be used in this quilt pattern.  The quilt ended up being approximately 66" x 72".  I backed it with a fun flannel fabric from the Cabin Fever line by Sugar Sisters Designs for Moda Fabrics.

I quilted this one with an edge to edge pantograph called Nylon by Urban Elementz using Glide thread in the color Bark.

I am currently working on a new quilt using some bold fabrics.  Seems like a good way to ring in the New Year.

May you all be blessed with peace, love, and joy in the coming year.  

Making A List; Checking It Twice

While on vacation last month my friend Jo and I visited a local quilt shop in old town Kingman AZ.  It is a lovely little shop called Connie's Quilters Hide-A-Way with the charm of the old downtown as one would expect. I saw the Santa panel by Larry Hersberger for QT Fabrics and knew that I needed to bring it home.  Yes, I bought 2 panels and a plethora of fabrics that may or may not work with my idea to bring the panel to life.

I purchased a bolt of Swiss Dot Gold by Riley Blake Designs as I knew it would be perfect for the ribbon border background.  Thank you The Quilt Shop at Christensen's for ordering that bolt for me.

I backed both quilts with a Christmas plaid and machine quilted an edge to edge pantograph called Scrollwork from Urban Elementz with Glide thread in the color Kakhi.  The quilts finished at approximately 62" x 69".

I used a gold fabric for the ribbon border in the first quilt which I named "Making A List".

I used a red fabric for the ribbon border in the second quilt which I named "Checking It Twice".

Don't you just love creating something special for Christmas!!!!!!!

May you all ponder and be thankful for the many blessings in your lives especially during this Thanksgiving month.

God Bless you all.

Until the next creation,

 

Amy B

Glad Tidings

 This quilt has been waiting in the wings for a couple of years.  The pattern is called "Tradewinds" by Georgette Dell'Orco for Cozy Quilt Designs.  It is a jelly friendly pattern and I just happened to have 2 jelly rolls of the Holiday Charms Scarlet Colorstory from Robert Kaufman Fabrics.  The background fabric is from Precious Metals by Kansas for Benartex.  The stripped border is Snowy Tidings by Lola Molina for Wilmington Prints.  The backing is Urban Legend 118 from Blank Quilting.  

The quilt is approximately 73" x 89".  I machine quilted this one with an edge to edge pantograph from Urban Elementz called Scrollwork using Glide thread in the color Cool Grey.  I used the remaining jelly roll strips as the binding.

On to the next Christmas order!

"Glad Tidings" - 72" x 89"

Of course it's labeled!

Break down of costs on this quilt:

Glad Tidings 73” x 89”

Quilting: 6497 sq in x $0.03

Miscellaneous: binding 27 ft x $3.00 ; cutting/construction 8 hrs x $25

Costs: Construction: $200.00

Fabric: $ 154.98

Batting: $ 30.00

Binding: $ 81.00

Thread: $ 5.00

Machine Quilting: : $ 194.91

Subtotal: $ 665.89

Little Ghost & Sweet Santa

 It has been a very busy few weeks around the homestead.  Winterizing the yard; taking up the hoses and sprinklers when the irrigation water was turned off; preparing for an adventure; working; as well as trying to spend time at the sewing machine.

The first quilt to be done this month is called "Little Ghost" by Hailey Young.  This is a free pattern that Hailey has shared on the internet and I knew I wanted to make it for our new great grandchild due this next year.  I also purchased the books that go along with the quilt.  I didn't give the quilt it's own name as Little Ghost is perfect for the quilt.  The top uses 2 charm packs from Into the Woods by Wilmington.  The backing (which is a soft green but didn't come through the photo as lovely as it is in real life) is from the Essentials line from Dry Brush Dots for Wilimington.  I can picture the stories being read to the little one even before she is born.  She is going to be and already is well loved.  I machine quilted the quilt using a pantograph called Live Wire by Meredith England using Connecting Threads cotton thread in the color Sapling.  I hand bound this quilt.

The second quilt is using new fabrics that we got in at the store.  For those that don't know I am now doing some longarm quilting at The Quilt Shop at Christensen's in Richfield UT.  The panel and coordinating fabrics are from More Christmas Wishes by RBD Designs.  The backing is a piece of fabric that I had purchased a couple of years ago and is from the Holiday collection from Timeless Treasures of SoHo LLC.  I love the gold woven into the plaid.  I modified the Ribbons & Bows pattern from the Fabric Cafe to work with this panel as I did not want to cut this panel down to the size used in the pattern.  A little bit of math and a lot of luck and it worked!  I machine quilted this quilt with a pantograph called Scrollwork from Urban Elementz using Glide thread in the color Cool Grey.  I hand bound this quilt as well.   I named this quilt "Sweet Santa" as I really like the vintage feel to this jolly ol elf.  The quilt measures 52" x 64". 

As the holiday seasons sneak up on us I hope you will all take a moment to be thankful for the many blessings in your life.  My God bless you all this season and throughout the coming year.

Of course she has to have the books

to go with the quilt.  What's better than being

snuggled in a quilt as someone reads a

story to you.

I put 2026 on the label as that is her due date.

Actual backing fabric

Jolly old elf himself

Sweet Santa