Carrie On The Prairie: February 2020

Saturday, February 1, 2020

Lorna's Flourishes

This is a class sample for Lorna @ Rumpled Quilt Skins in Okotoks, AB. It's called Scan N Cut Flourishes. So pretty!

Leigh's Cuddly Quilt

This pretty project was made for a 93-year-old friend. Leigh chose to back it with Fireside (a kind of fuzzy, fleecy fabric), which will make it work and cozy. It's lovely!

Please pardon the tardiness of these last several posts. I was so busy quilting before Christmas, that I let my blog get woefully out of date, and I'm just now attempting to get it caught back up!

These were the last two quilts of 2019. They are little cuties from a dear friend in Nebraska. I was able to complete them and deliver them to her when we went to visit family between Christmas and New Year.

That makes 146 quilts on my longarm in 2019. A total of 616 since getting my longarm quilting machine in August 2015. The fun continues!

Darlene's Gems

The paper piecing in these quilt blocks create a STUNNING effect. It literally looks like you're looking at gemstones. It's gorgeous!

Very excited to complete this quilt - the last with a pre-Christmas deadline. Darlene got it back in her hands by Dec 20th. 5 days to spare!

Julie's Elephants

This pretty panel-quilt came from a new client, Julie. She made it for her daughter. I applied some outlining around the elephant and added a bit of radiating sunbeams in quilting, in the background around the elephant. I did mostly ruler work in the pieced borders. Such a striking piece.

Pair from Ingrid

A pretty pair from Dr. Ingrid. I had fun giving them edge-to-edge quilting, and also applying my "Effortless Binding", so that they were ready for Ingrid to gift away when I gave them back to her.

Linda's Through The Woods

I've gotten to quilt a few of these lovely "Through The Woods" quilts, which was taught as a class at Rumpled Quilt Skins in Okotoks, AB. Each one is different - colors, patterns, borders, etc. And likewise I try make the quilting different on each one. Linda requested snowflakes in the borders, which was a fun assignment. I think it turned out well!

Linda's BAMBI

This is sampler quilt was a treat for me to work with. Such cheery colors!

From my clients...

There aren't the right words in my dictionary... I couldn't have wished for more beautiful quilting... you've embossed it with your quilting and elevated the quilt to a higher level! So glad to be in cahoots with you. - Linda -------------------------------------- I was so excited to pick up the quilts and your quilting far exceeded my expectations. The batik brown circle quilt is stunning! I just love your feathers! The ‘modern’ purple, green, white is absolutely beautiful!! Oh, I was so delighted!! I just keep going back and forth to look at them, lol! They are just as beautiful on the back. Your quilting is totally outstanding! Thank you!! My gosh, you are so very talented! You certainly have a gift! - Perdy -------------------------------------- I just spread the big quilt out on a bed, and for sure the quilting is what makes it!!!! Fabulous job. I like it now - LOL! Thank you for your originality in quilting it. - Rosemarie -------------------------------------- I had to thank you again for the work you did on my quilt. Every time I look at it I love it even more. Your work is stunning!!! Thank You. Gloria -------------------------------------- I absolutely adore these quilts, Carrie. You are an amazing artist - your quilting is absolutely beautiful. I truly feel that your cheerfulness, kind spirit and faith shine through your work…these quilts absolutely make me smile. Thanks again - Trish -------------------------------------- What a treasure! The quilting is playful and fits perfectly with the appliqué! Wait till everyone sees it! Good job, Carrie. Another A+! - Linda -------------------------------------- It is one awesome quilt...Thank you so much...It was so exciting to open the parcel. Like a kid at Xmas. I've laid it out on my hardwood floor and standing admiring as I email. The photos were just a tease. - Deb -------------------------------------- I started the binding on my quilt today, and the more I look at it the more gorgeous it looks. Thank you. I may have to keep this one instead of giving it away. - Gloria -------------------------------------- I love it, I love it, I love it! - Kathy -------------------------------------- I was really pleased with the outcome of both my quilts. I will have to do a landscape quilt and let you try your artistic talent on it. I am going to start another bed quilt as soon as I get the bindings on these quilts, so I will have a big one for you in a couple of months! - Betty -------------------------------------- Hi, Carrie, I picked up my quilt at church today and was wowed. You did a fabulous job and I absolutely love the custom quilting. I think the back looks as good as the front. Many thanks! - Bev -------------------------------------- Carrie, I got my quilt today, and I can tell you that I just started smiling when I saw it. Your quilting is beautiful! You turned that sorta mediocre top we made, with all those colors and no pattern, into a real beauty. My niece is going to be out-of-her-mind happy with it. So, thank you. You're a sweetheart. The next time I see you, I'll give you a big quilter's hug! - Sarah

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