Fabadashery Longarm Quilting - On the Road at Emersons Green Quilters

Emersons Green Quilters Talk

Last night I was out and about at Emersons Green Quilters in Bristol presenting my talk 'My Quilting Journey'.  I realised that it is the first talk I have done since 2019, so there was quite a lot to catch up on.  Here you can see me with my Pies and Tarts quilt and my Dear Jane quilt in the background.

Churn Dash Quilt made by Karen, featuring Cherry Blossom quilting pattern

 

Churn Dash Quilt made by Karen,
featuring Cherry Blossom quilting pattern

I always love the freshness of a red, white and blue quilt and Karen's Churn Dash produced just that.  It was finished off with a pretty quilting pattern called 'Cherry Blossom' designed by Irene Steele.

'Cherry Blossom' designed by Irene Steele

Fabadashery Longarm Quilting - On the Road in March 2023

I will be out and about in March at a few events if you would like to meet me and discuss your longarm quilting requirements
* Saturday 4^th March – Quilters Guild Region 5, Failand Village Hall, Ox House Lane, Failand, Bristol BS8 3TS, 10am – 4pm.  I will be part of a display of City & Guilds Patchwork and Quilting work.  Booking via reg5@quiltersguild.org.uk
* Thursday 9^th March – Emerson’s Greens Quilters, Talk ‘My Quilting Journey’ by Frances Meredith, 7.30pm at Christchurch Centre, Quaker's Rd, Bristol BS16 6JG
* Wednesday 22^nd March – Severn Valley Quilters, Talk ‘Finishing that Quilt’ by Frances Meredith, 7.30pm St. Mary’s Church Hall, Eastbury Rd, Thornbury, BS35 1DR

March 2023 Drop-Off Dates - Fabadashery Longarm Quilting

March already? Yes, 2023 is moving along quickly and I have already longarm quilted many lovely quilts.  Here are some drop-off dates for March 2023, including Saturday 11th March.  Quilts by post are always welcome.  Email frances@fabadashery.co.uk

Wednesday 1st March
Thursday 2nd March
Friday 3rd March
Monday 6th March
Thursday 9th March (AM only)
Friday 10th March
Saturday 11th March
Monday 13th March
Wednesday 15th March (PM only)
Friday 17th March
Monday 20th March
Tuesday 21st March
Thursday 23rd March
Friday 24th March
Monday 27th March
Tuesday 28th March
Wednesday 29th March
Thursday 30th March

Louise's Jelly Roll Batik Quilt

Louise's Jelly Roll Batik Quilt

At the weekend I enjoyed a visit to Clifton Quilters Exhibition in Bristol, where Louise had this lovely Jelly Roll quilt on display.  It is a quilt which I longarmed for her, so it was lovely to see it finished with the binding on.

Louise's Jelly Roll Batik Quilt

The quilting pattern she chose was 'Bird's Eye View' designed by Barbara Becker.  It gave a great finish.

'Bird's Eye View' designed by Barbara Becker

2022 Chilhowie Mystery Quilt made by Catherine, quilted at Fabadashery Longarm Quilting

2022 Chilhowie Mystery Quilt made by Catherine

The first Bonnie Hunter 2022 Chilhowie Mystery quilt has come through my doors for longarm quilting, made by Catherine.  She has made it a bit smaller and moved some of the blocks around to make her own design, but that is the prerogative of the maker.

2022 Chilhowie Mystery Quilt made by Catherine

She also chose her own colours, based on an autumn leaves themed fabric which she wanted to use on the back of the quilt.  The backing fabric also influenced the quilting pattern, Leaves by Anne Bright, featuring acorns and oak leaves, stitched out in Fil-Tec Glide Leather thread.  

'Leaves' digital pantograph by Anne Bright

'Leaves' digital pantograph by Anne Bright

Mel's Boat Quilt - quilted at Fabadashery Longarm Quilting

Mel's Boat Quilt

Today I am sharing Mel's huge Boat Quilt.  Each little block is foundation pieced and if you zoom in you can see she has included lots of sky and water fabrics. 

Mel's Boat Quilt

With all the detail of the different boats, the quilt did not need a busy quilting pattern to distract it, so we went with Bird's Eye View, by Barbara Becker.

Bird's Eye View' digital pantograph
designed by Barbara Becker

If you want to see it in more detail, I expect it will be on display at the Clifton Quilter's Exhibition, Henleaze, Bristol on 18th February 2023.