Day 8 Fabadashery Twelve Days of Christmas - Coral's English Paper Pieced Hexagon Quilts

Coral's English Paper Pieced Hexagon Quilts

I have a double offering for you today on the 8th Day of the Fabadashery Longarm Quilting Twelve Days of Christmas.  Last year, Coral's friend got in touch to see if I could help Coral, who will be 90 this year, finish off some English paper pieced hexagon quilts which she had been working on for many years. One quilt had been started by someone else and Coral had added to it, the other was a regular Grandmother's Flower Garden style, where Coral had used a wide variety of fabrics, but had pulled it together by using just solid fabric for the centres.

Coral's English Paper Pieced Hexagon Quilt

When I see all the variety of fabrics in these heirloom quilts, I am always keen to start one myself. 

Coral's English Paper Pieced Hexagon Quilts

To make sure these two quilts were not left lingering unfinished in a cupboard, Coral opted for the binding and trimming service which I offer and also ordered a label for each of them. 

Coral's English Paper Pieced Hexagon Quilts

If you are wondering how to finish off your hand pieced hexagon quilt  you can find some more ideas here.

January Drop-Off Dates 2024 - Fabadashery Longarm Quilting

Water Lily Allover by Darlene Epp

Happy New Year! If you have had some time to yourself to complete a few quilt tops, I am ready to help you get them longarm quilted in January.  Here are the dates I am available for you to drop them off.  Remember - I have a good selection of wadding available, which means that you only need to pay for the amount you actually need.  

Thursday 4th January
Friday 5th January
Tuesday 9th January
Wednesday 10th January (PM only)
Thursday 11th January
Friday 12th January
Monday 15th January - Melksham Quilters Talk
Tuesday 16th January
Wednesday 17th January
Thursday 18th January
Monday 22nd January
Tuesday 23rd January
Wednesday 24th January
Thursday 25th January
Friday 26th January
Monday 29th January 
Tuesday 30th January
Wednesday 31st January
Thursday 1st February

Drop me an email frances@fabadashery.co.uk

Day 7 Fabadashery Twelve Days of Christmas - Karen's Blossoms and Bees Quilt

Karen's Blossoms and Bees Quilt

Today is Day 7 of the Fabadashery Longarm Quilting Twelve Days of Christmas.  Here is a lovely fresh quilt made by Karen, called Blossom and Bees. With all the bees flying around, it was important that there were plenty of flowers for them, so we chose' 'Cherry Blossom' a digital quilting pattern by Irene Steele.  Karen also took advantage of my binding and trimming service. 

Karen's Blossoms and Bees Quilt

'Cherry Blossom' designed by Irene Steele

Day 6 Fabadashery Twelve Days of Christmas - Di's Tula Pink Hexagon Quilt

Di's Tula Pink Hexagon Quilt

It's Day 6 of the Fabadashery Longarm Quilting Twelve Days of Christmas.  Di often posts her quilts to me and when I opened her parcel and found this little quilt, I knew it needed something different.  There are digital quilting patterns for every occasion and I went on a search for hexagon shaped block patterns to suit these Tula Pink themed hexagons. To get this precise effect, I placed each pattern individually in each hexagon shape, a custom finish.

Di's Tula Pink Hexagon Quilt

As with all hexagon quilts, you need to decide how to finish the irregular edge.  On this occasion, because the hexagons were quite large, there was the option to add an irregular edge binding.  And don't forget the back. The custom digital pattern gave a great pattern on the Tula Pink extra wide fabric backing.

Di's Tula Pink Hexagon Quilt - The Back

Karlee Flower Cute Hexi 80 block design

Day 5 Fabadashery Twelve Days of Christmas - Jane's Crosses Quilt

'Crosses Quilt' made by Jane

On the 5th Day of Christmas, Fabadashery Longarm Quilting brings you Jane's 'Crosses' quilt. This is the second 'Crosses' quilt which Jane has made and was a gift for a young family member.  It is a great modern style quilt and the quilting pattern, Cosmos designed by Keryn Emmerson, just adds to the modern feel.  

'Crosses Quilt' made by Catherine

'Cosmos' digital pattern by Keryn Emmerson

Day 4 Fabadashery Twelve Days of Christmas - Children's Monster / Alien Quilt, made by Jill

Welcome to Day 4 of the Fabadashery Longarm Quilting Twelve Days of Christmas. I know you all love a new baby / children's quilt, so I had to show you Jill's Monster Alien Quilt.  Jill has done lots of applique, using scraps and bright fabrics, to make a fun kids quilt.  As usual Popcorn by Willow Leaf Designs, is a great quilting pattern for lots of quilts, suitable for girls and boys and little monsters!

Day 3 Fabadashery Twelve Days of Christmas - 'Book Nook' Quilt made by Alyson, Over the Rainbow Pattern

 

'Book Nook' Quilt made by Alyson

For Day 3 of the Fabadashery Twelve Days of Christmas, we have this lovely book themed quilt made by Alyson.  The quilt pattern is 'Book Nook', by Pen Paper patterns and the digital quilting pattern is 'Over the Rainbow' by Christy Dillon of My Creative Stitches.  Lots of Moda Grunge fabric and novelty word fabrics included in this quilt.

'Book Nook' Quilt made by Alyson

The quilting pattern echoed the piles of books featured in the quilt and gave it a great modern feel.

'Over the Rainbow' digital pattern by Christy Dillon

Day 2 Fabadashery Twelve Days of Christmas - Spools Quilt by Liz

'Spool Quilt' made by Liz

Welcome to Day 2 of the Fabadashery Longarm Quilting Twelve Days of Christmas.  Today I am sharing Liz's Spool Quilt.  These spools are a variation on the traditional spool block, which has been around for years and are a great scrap busting pattern.  Liz has used her favourite warm brown toned fabrics.  Having spotted it on my website, Liz knew exactly which quilting pattern she wanted - Spools of Threads, designed by Anne Bright.

'Spools of Threads' digital pattern by Anne Bright

'Spools of Threads' digital pattern by Anne Bright

Happy Christmas - Day 1 Fabadashery Twelve Days of Christmas

Happy Christmas!  It has been a busy year for me at Fabadashery Longarm Quilting.  I have been busy helping you all to finish your quilts and have been out and about at lots of quilt groups, giving talks and showing you my own quilts. Thank you.

The quilt block featured today has been made by one of the community members of St Francis of Assisi Church in Bridgwater.  Throughout the year they have been learning patchwork and creating blocks taken from 'The Bible Sampler Quilt' by Laurie A Hird. I quilted this one with 'Popcorn', the most hard-working digital pattern I own.

Over the next 12 days of Christmas I will be sharing some of the delightful quilts I have quilted for my customers throughout the year.

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Sara's Fall Leaves Quilt with Birds Eye View Digital Quilt Pattern

'Fall Leaves' quilt by Sara

Today I am featuring Sara's lovely 'Fall Leaves' quilt, a pattern by Cluck, Cluck Sew. A great pattern to show off some of your beautiful fat quarters on a neutral background. 

'Fall Leaves' quilt by Sara

To make sure the different fabrics on the leaves were shown off to their best, Sara chose a neutral thread and a simple scroll pattern called 'Bird's Eye View' designed by Barbara Becker. I think this pattern has just been added to my Quilt Bucket List!

'Birds Eye View' digital quilt pattern
designed by Barbara Becker