November / December Drop-Off Dates 2023 - Fabadashery Longarm Quilting

 

The Gift Giver

Thank you to all my customers who have kept me extremely busy over the past few months. I am pretty much up to date with my longarm quilting work, so December is surprisingly a good time to drop off your quilts, currently with a fortnight turnaround.  Also, if the family are asking you what you want for Christmas, how about getting one of your UFO's quilted?  You can see the pricing on the tab on my website. Here are the dates when I am taking in quilts up to Christmas

Wednesday 22nd November
Friday 24th November
Monday 27th November
Tuesday 28th November
Wednesday 29th November
Thursday 30th November
Monday 4th December
Tuesday 5th December
Thursday 7th December
Friday 8th December
Monday 11th December
Tuesday 12th December
Thursday 14th December
Friday 15th December
Monday 18th December
Wednesday 20th December
Thursday 21st December
Friday 22nd December

Back again in January 2024

Anne's Lollipops and Licorice Quilt, using Jen Kingwell fabrics

Anne's Lollipops and Licorice Quilt,
using Jen Kingwell fabrics

Anne has made this clever 'Lollipops and Licorice' quilt, a design by Krista Moser, using the Lollipop fabrics which Jen Kingwell designs.

Anne's Lollipops and Licorice Quilt, using Jen Kingwell fabrics

You can see the details of the longarm quilting pattern on the reverse on this luscious Moda Grunge fabric

'Late Night' pantograph, by Patricia E Ritter

'Late Night' pantograph, by Patricia E Ritter

November 2023 - Drop Off Dates Fabadashery Longarm Quilting

In gathering up the dates for this month, I realised how close we are to C-H-R-I-S-T-M-A-S.  This is always a busy time of year for everyone, but if I can  help with getting a quilted gift ready in time, please get in touch, Email: frances@fabadashery.co.uk .  I have also included dates I am out giving talk to some local quilt groups - hope to see you there.

Tuesday 31st October
Wednesday 1st November - Talk - Bristol Quilters
Thursday 2nd November
Friday 3rd November
Saturday 4th November - Talk - Ladybug Quilters, Pontypool
Monday 6th November
Wednesday 8th November
Monday 13th November - Talk - Westbury Quilters, Bristol
Tuesday 14th November
Monday 20th November
Tuesday 21st November
Monday 27th November
Tuesday 28th November
Wednesday 29th November
Thursday 30th November
Friday 1st December

Fabadashery - Out on the Road Autumn 2023

 

I will be out and about with my quilts over the next few weeks, giving talks about about my quilts.  I would love to see you there.

Saturday 28th October 2023 - "My Quilting Journey" Region12 Quilters Guild Day, Iny Llangynidr Village Hall, Crickhowell, NP8, South Wales, 10am - 4pm 

Wednesday 1st November 2023 - "My Quilting Journey" Bristol Quilters, Redmaids Junior School, Bristol, 7.30pm

Saturday 4th November 2023 - "My Quilting Journey" LadyBug Quilters, Pontypool, 10am

Monday 13th November 2023 - "The Final Stretch" Westbury Quilters, Bristol

If your Quilt or WI group is interested in a talk about quilts, please get in touch frances@fabadashery.co.uk

October 2023 - Drop Off Dates Fabadashery Longarm Quilting

Welcome to October - I am geared up for the busy weeks which lead up to the festive period, so get in touch if your quilt top is ready.  frances@fabadashery.co.uk  Tel: 01291 629120.

On Saturday 28th October I will be speaking at the Region 12  Quilters Guild Meeting in, Crickhowell. 

Wednesday 4th October
Thursday 5th October (PM only)
Friday 6th October
Wednesday 11th October
Thursday 12th October (PM only)
Friday 13th October
Monday 16th October
Tuesday 17th October
Wednesday 18th October
Thursday 19th October
Friday 20th October
Monday 23rd October
Tuesday 24th October
Wednesday 25th October
Thursday 26th October
Friday 27th October
Monday 30 October
Tuesday 31st October

Lella's Sampler quilt - The Essential Sampler Quilt by Lynne Edwards

Lella's Sampler quilt
The Essential Sampler Quilt by Lynne Edwards

Lella brought her quilt top to Fabadashery Longarm Quilting after it had been stored in a cupboard for a number of years, waiting to be quilted.  She chose the fabrics with Ann Stuart of Busy Bees, Newport, when Ann was based at Taurus Crafts, near Lydney, and really enjoyed the workshops to put it together.  It was a large quilt, finished off with a lovely piano key border.  The longarm machine can make light work of the quilting of a quilt, and within a few days of delivering the quilt, Lella was back to pick it up.  With the binding attached as part of the services offered by Fabadashery Longarm Quilting, Lella is now able to do the final stitches of her project and have it on her bed in time for winter 2023.

Lella's Sampler quilt
The Essential Sampler Quilt by Lynne Edwards

The blocks are from Lynne Edwards 'The Essential Sampler Quilt' and the pattern we chose was 'Birds Eye View', stitched in Light Tan Glide thread.

'Birds Eye View' digital quilting
 design by Barbara Becker

Rosemary's HUGE Hexagon Quilt

 

Rosemary's HUGE Hexagon Quilt

Do you know of one of these types of quilts lurking in a cupboard somewhere? An English Paper Pieced quilt top, featuring fabrics from yesteryear, shoved in the back of a cupboard waiting for the day when it will be quilted?  Well, for Rosemary, the day came this summer  (in fact, I have done quite a few this summer...). This quilt had been with her for 25 years and she had picked it up in a Charity Shop, so it had a bit of history.  There were lots of Laura Ashley gems in this one and the few paper pieces still left in included cardboard from a vintage Kellog's Frosties packet. It was huge, 114" x 84", which required the extra wide wadding I supply and to bring it closer to the finish, Rosemary took advantage of the Fabadashery Longarm Quilting binding service.

Rosemary's HUGE Hexagon Quilt

For the pattern Rosemary chose a Floral block pattern, from my Art and Stitch catalogue.  This is a block pattern, so we were able to flip and mirror the blocks to create our own pattern.

Floral Repeat (Art n Stitch)

If you know of one of these hexagon quilts sitting in a cupboard, pull it out and get in touch to see if Fabadashery Longarm Quilting can help to finish it.

Floral Repeat (Art n Stitch)

Jill's William Morris Log Cabin Quilt, quilted at Fabadashery Longarm Quilting

Jill's William Morris Log Cabin Quilt

Jill brought this quilt to Fabadashery Longarm Quilting and from the moment I saw it I was in love with it.  Jill has an eye for colour and using a William Morris print as a starting point, she created this Log Cabin quilt using a mix of other prints. There is a reason  William Morris is still so popular and that is because the prints are easy to live with. The quilting pattern was called 'Malachite' designed by Patricia E Ritter, and it made a perfect combination.  To save one extra job, Jill also took advantage of the binding service we offer.

Jill's William Morris Log Cabin Quilt

'Malachite' designed by Patricia E Ritter

Carol's Forest Quilt with Bear Paw Quilting Pattern

Carol's Forest Quilt with Bear Paw Quilting Pattern

Today I am sharing Carol's Forest Quilt which she brought to Fabadashery Longarm Quilting.  It features Lewis and Irene ' Bear Hug' fabric and to keep with the theme we chose a Bear Paw quilting pattern designed by Jessica Schick.

Carol's Forest Quilt with Bear Paw Quilting Pattern

Jude's Stripe Jelly Roll Quilt, quilted at Fabadashery Longarm Quilting

Jude's Jelly Roll Quilt

Here is a great quilt which I longarm quilted for #jude_stitches.  A simple design which she devised herself to use up a Jelly Roll.  It was for her son and Jude chose this magnificent pattern called 'Dynamite' by Sarah Ann Myers, with a dynamic swirl and star.  I have been waiting to use this for ages - it looked great on the front and the back!

Dynamite' digital quilting pattern
by Sarah Ann Myers

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'Dynamite' digital quilting pattern
by Sarah Ann Myers

September 2023 - Drop Off Dates Fabadashery Longarm Quilting

September 2023 - Drop Off Dates Fabadashery Longarm Quilting

Thank you to everyone who brought their quilts in August.  The current turnaround at Fabadashery Longarm Quilting is a fortnight.  Here are the dates for dropping off your quilt in September, including a Saturday.  I have plenty of wadding available and you can find all the details about preparing your quilt here. Please get in touch at frances@fabadashery.co.uk

Friday 8th September
Tuesday 12th September
Monday 18th September
Wednesday 20th September (PM)
Thursday 21st September
Thursday 28th September
Friday 29th September

Don't forget at label for your quilt!

Quilt labels

I have spent the last few days refreshing my quilt label samples for my longarm quilting customers to view.  If you are making a special quilt, it probably needs a label.  If you would like an embroidered label for your quilt, bring along an additional A4 piece of fabric and the words you require.  £10 each.
 

Festival of Quilts 2023 - Natalie's 'I Love Shibori' Quilt

 

Natalie's 'I Love Shibori' Quilt

Yesterday, I popped up to the 2023 Festival of Quilts at the NEC Birmingham.  For many years I have entered quilts in this show, but nothing was quite ready for this year.  However, one of my customers, Natalie, entered her 'I Love Shibori' quilt in the Two Person Category (TP37).  I love the use of the salmon pink against the blue indigo fabrics.  The longarm quilting pattern was the ever popular 'Dragon Wings' by Apricot Moon.

Natalie's 'I Love Shibori' Quilt

'Dragon Wings' designed by Apricot Moon

Jane's Tula Pink Nova Quilt, quilted by Frances Meredith, Fabadashery Longarm Quilting

Jane's Tula Pink Nova Quilt,
quilted by Frances Meredith,Fabadashery Longarm Quilting

As I write it is a dull July day outside, so here is Jane's stunning Tula Pink Nova Quilt to bring some sunshine back into the summer.  The central part is English Paper Pieced by hand, with lots of fussy cutting of the Tula Pink fabrics.  For the quilting we chose 'Nightlight' designed by Patricia Ritter and Marybeth O'Halloran.

'Nightlight' digital quilting pattern
designed by Patricia Ritter and Marybeth O'Halloran

August 2023 - Drop Off Dates Fabadashery Longarm Quilting

August is a great time of year to drop your quilt off to Fabadashery Longarm Quilting, with most quilts having a turnaround of less than a fortnight. Below are the dates you can drop off your quilt in August, including a Saturday.  If you are heading of to the Festival of Quilts, don't forget to pick up any backings you need to finish your quilts and then we can organise a date for you to drop off your quilt.  I can provide a wide range of wadding.
Contact : frances@fabadashery.co.uk

Friday 28th July
Monday 31st July
Tuesday 1st August
Friday 4th August
Tuesday 8th August
Wednesday 9th August
Thursday 10th August
Friday 11th August
Saturday 12th August
Monday 14th August
Tuesday 15th August
Wednesday 16th August
Thursday 17th August
Friday 18th August
Monday 21st August
Tuesday 22nd August
Wednesday 23rd August
Thursday 24th August
Tuesday 29th August
Thursday 31st August
Friday 1st September

Christmas in July - 'Santa in the Trees' quilts by Christine and Marie

'Santa in the Trees' quilts by Christine and Marie

I have quilted a few of these quilts - it is a pattern called Santa in the Trees designed by Cynthia Muir of Ahhh Quilting.  These two quilts were made by Christine and Marie and their lovely Christmas themed quilts have inspired me to add this pattern to my quilt bucket list.  Christine chose a Christmas themed pattern called 'Christmas Lights' designed by Nancy Haacke.  

'Christmas Lights' designed by Nancy Haacke

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'Christmas Lights' designed by Nancy Haacke

Christmas in July - Roisin's Lori Holt Christmas Quilt, quilted at Fabadashery Longarm Quilting

 

Roisin's Lori Holt Christmas Quilt

The ideal time to be making Christmas quilts, is probably the summertime, so that they are completed in time for the Christmas holidays.  The fabric shops start to hold their Christmas fabrics from now onwards, so here is some inspiration.  

Roisin's Lori Holt Christmas Quilt

It is several months since Roisin brought her Lori Holt Christmas quilt along to Fabadashery Longarm Quilting to be quilted.  It was just before Christmas and she was expecting her first baby, so there were are couple of deadlines to meet.  This quilt is inspired by Lori Holt and features the Christmas staples - Christmas bells, Candy Canes, Gingerbread Men, Stars and Christmas Stockings.The quilting pattern on the quilt is 'Ginger Stars' designed by Apricot Moon.

'Ginger Stars' by Apricot Moon

Valerie's Sew A Row baby Quilt, featuring Bubble Bath pantograph

Valerie's Sew A Row baby Quilt

I have quilted many baby quilts for Valerie in the past, but I think this one was extra special because she was expecting her first grandchild.  I don't think this baby will ever be short of a quilt or two (or three!).  It was a sew a row quilt and had some clever puzzle pieces as a row and applique for the animals and boats.  Valerie had found a lovely soft fleece for the backing and the digital quilting pattern which I used to longarm quilt it with is called 'Bubble Bath' designed by Naomi Hynes.  The pattern really looks great on the fleece.

'Bubble Bath' digital quilt pattern
designed by Naomi Hynes

'Bubble Bath' digital quilt pattern
designed by Naomi Hynes

Sandra's Grandmothers Flower Garden Hexagon Quilt

Sandra's Grandmothers Flower Garden Hexagon Quilt

The hexagon quilt seems to be a perennial favourite and they still keep coming through my door for longarm quilting.  I never tire of them because they are usually the quilts with the most variety of fabrics and they usually have a little history to tell. 

Sandra's Grandmothers Flower Garden Hexagon Quilt

This hexagon quilt was made by Sandra and she has mounted each flower on a different plain coloured fabric and the quilting patterns is 'Ginger Hearts' by Apricot Moon.

'Ginger Hearts' digital design by Apricot Moon

Quilts UK Malvern Quilt Show 2023 -Fabadashery customer quilts

 A lovely day at Quilt UK Malvern quilt show.  I knew a few of my longarm quilting customers were  entering some of their quilts, but I was pleased to see that there were a few more than I had expected.  Well done to Sheila, Alyson, Debbie, Natalie and Catherine for entering the show. 

Sheila Chapman's Jewel Quilt

Alyson Wells 'Coming Home' Quilt

Debbie Sandow's Nautical  Knot Quilt

Natalie Taylor's St Ives Quilt

Batik Quilt by Catherine Ball

NEW PATTERN - Cafe Crema Quilting Design by Sue Heinz

 

'Cafe Crema' digital Design by Sue Heinz

Here is another New design for you to consider.  I have stitched out here onto calico on quite a small scale, but it is a pattern which would look stunning on a modern style quilt.

'Cafe Crema' digital Design by Sue Heinz

Scrap Hand Stitched Hexagon Quilt made by Hannah

 

'Hannah's Scrap Hexagon Quilt'

I believe that this is Hannah's first bed quilt.  It has been stitched together entirely by hand and ended up quite big.  This is where a longarm quilting service is really useful.  As well as quilting the quilt, I also added the binding, which meant that a few nights of hand sewing was all that was needed to finish it off.  The quilt was also trimmed down, another arduous task on a big quilt.

'Hannah's Scrap Hexagon Quilt'

With hundreds of different fabrics, the front of the quilt was quite busy, so its main purpose was to hold the three layers together.  The pattern Hannah chose was called 'Surf'', a digital quilting pattern, designed by Anne Bright.

'Surf' Digital quilt pattern by Anne Bright