NEW PATTERNS - Fabadashery Longarm Quilting

It is always nice to have a few fresh patterns to choose from, so here are my latest additions to the Fabadashery Longarm Quilting library - Finesse, Geode and Shell Game.  Remember with my digital quilting machine I can make these patterns large or small, whatever is best for your quilt.

'Finesse' Digital Quilting Pattern
by Lorien Quilting

'Geode' digital quilting pattern
designed by SarahAnn Myers & Patricia Ritter

'Shell Game' by Willow Leaf Studio

Natalie's Dance in Paris, Zen Chic Quilt

Natalie's Dance in Paris, Zen Chic Quilt

When I first saw the Moda Zen Chic 'Dance in Paris' quilting fabric range, I fell in love with it.  I have yet to break into my stash, but It seems Natalie did the same and made this lovely quilt using all the different fabrics in the collection.  

Natalie's Dance in Paris, Zen Chic Quilt

To finish it off, Natalie chose the 'Nightlight' longarm quilting pattern, designed by Patricia Ritter an Marybeth O'Halloran.

'Nightlight' longarm quilting pattern, designed by Patricia Ritter an Marybeth O'Halloran.

Helen's Underground Railroad Quilt - Traditional Sampler

Helen's Underground Railroad Quilt

One of the pleasures of being a longarm quilter is that you never know what quilt is coming next.  This time it was Helen's traditional sampler quilt, taken from the book ' Underground Railroad Quilt' written by Eleanor Burns and Sue Bouchard.  Each block has a story behind it relating to the slave trade in America.  Sampler quilts usually have a lot going on, with several contrasting colours and different shapes.  On these occasions, the quilting pattern needs to take a back seat and let the blocks shine.

Helen's Underground Railroad Quilt

For Helen's Underground Railroad Quilt, we used 'Bird's Eye View' quilting pattern by Barbara Becker, one of my go to patterns when you don't want anything too busy.  It looked great on the back of the quilt too.

Helen's Underground Railroad Quilt - Backing

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

October 2024 Drop-Off Dates - Fabadashery Longarm Quilting

 

Eirwen's Ringo Lake Mystery Quilt

OCTOBER DROP-OFF DATES - Get in touch if your quit top is ready for quilting frances@fabadashery.co.uk

Monday 30th September
Friday 4th October
Monday 7th October
Wednesday 9th October
Tuesday 15th October
Wednesday 16th October
Thursday 17th October
Friday 18th October
Monday 21st October
Tuesday 22nd October
Wednesday 23rd October
Thursday 24th October
Friday 25th October
Monday 28th October
Tuesday 29th October
Wednesday 30th October
Thursday 31st October

Karen's Dragon Quilt - Apples and Beavers blender Quilt

Karen's Dragon Quilt

Karen brought me this lovely children's quilt for longarm quilting, based on some patterns from a quilt company called Apples and Beavers. Along with the dragon in the quilt, Karen 'blended' other patterns and forest friends from the company to devise her own version.  She clearly had a wonderful time making it, because of all the detail I spotted whilst it was on my longarm quilting machine.  Karen was helped along by Lynne Quinn in North Somerset.

Karen's Dragon Quilt

Whilst the dragon was sleeping in the corner, we used the popular quilting pattern, 'Popcorn' by Willow Leaf Studio to give the impression of smoke coming out of his nostrils!

Karen's Dragon Quilt

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'Popcorn quilting design, Willow Leaf Studio

Eithne's Timeless Treasures Klimt Quilt, quilted at Fabadashery Longarm Quilting

Eithne's Timeless Treasures Klimt Quilt

Today I am sharing Eithne's Klimt Quilt, which was inspired by a Timeless Treasures Gustav Klimt Abstract Gold Panel.  The Timeless Treasures fabric is popular because of the metallic gold  printing technique it uses and the whole quilt glimmered. Eithne has enlarged it by adding Pineapple and Snail Trail blocks in similar fabrics.  

Eithne's Timeless Treasures Klimt Quilt

The quilting pattern we used was 'Nemesh Feathers'  designed by Bethanne Nemesh of White Arbor Quilting, which added another layer of luxury to the whole quilt.

Eithne's Timeless Treasures Klimt Quilt

'Nemesh Feathers' quilting pattern
designed by Bethanne Nemesh 

Fabadashery Quilt Talks with Frances Meredith - Booking Now for 2025

My 2025 Diary has just arrived in the post.  The first job I have to do is to put in all the dates which have been booked for my quilting talks so far for 2025.  I currently offer two talks

'My Quilting Journey' - a journey through my creative journey of dressmaking, creative textiles, hand quilting and longarm quilting

'The Final Stretch' - that bit nobody really talks about – what do I need to do to get that quilt finished and get it finished to the best it can be, what you will need to consider whether you are hand quilting, quilting on your domestic machine or using a longarm to finish your quilt.

If your quilting group, U3A or WI are looking for speakers, get in touch at frances@fabadashery.co.uk

September 2024 Drop -Off Dates - Fabadashery Longarm Quilting

 

Thank you to all the customers who dropped off their quilts in August - it was a busy month. September is just around the corner, so here are some dates when you can drop off your quilts.  Also looking forward to seeing everyone at Glamorgan and Swansea Quilters later in the month.
Contact me at frances@fabadashery.co.uk to make an appointment

Wednesday 28th August
Thursday 29th August
Friday 30th August
Monday 2nd September
Wednesday 4th September
Thursday 5th September
Monday 9th September
Tuesday 10th September
Wednesday 11th September
Thursday 12th September
Saturday 14th September Talk - Glamorgan Quilters CF71 7SY
Monday 16th September
Tuesday 17th September
Wednesday 18th September
Thursday 19th September
Friday 20th September
Saturday 21st September Talk - Swansea Quilters, Pennard, SA3 2AD 
Monday 23rd September
Tuesday 24th September
Thursday 26th September
Friday 27th September
Monday 30th September

Claudine's French General Star Quilt

Claudine's French General Star Quilt

I always try to use my quilts around the home and over the years I have realised that it is the gentle coloured quilts which are easiest to live with.  This pretty quilt made by Claudine is one of those quilts.  It uses the soft pink blends of Moda French General fabrics, which are always a popular fabric range with other rosebud fabrics in pinks and reds.  For the longarm quilting, we chose a gentle feathery quilting pattern, 'Alouette' designed by Natalie Gorman.

Claudine's French General Star Quilt

'Alouette' designed by Natalie Gorman

Swansea Quilters Exhibition 23rd - 25th August 2024

 Swansea Quilters have their exhibition 23rd - 25th August 2024

Sian's Children's Pastel Quilt

Sian's Children's Pastel Quilt

I think this quilt was a joint effort between mother, daughter and granddaughter, and then my quilting. One choosing the colours, one piecing it, then the other finishing it off - it is amazing what you can get done in a group effort!  The quilt was inspired by the backing fabric, which was also used as the border.  The quilting pattern is Popcorn by Willow Leaf Studio - always a popular choice, for good reason, it seems to work on almost any quilt and is one of my personal favourites because of it s versatility.

Sian's Children's Pastel Quilt

'Popcorn' digital quilting pattern,
 designed by Willow Leaf Studio

Cathy's Olympics 2012 Gamemaker Quilt

 

Cathy's Olympics 2012 Gamemaker Quilt

As we enjoy the 2024 Paris Olympics, it reminded me that Cathy recently brought me her quilt top which she had made to commemorate the London 2012 Olympics.  Cathy was a Games Maker in 2012, so the blocks all feature sports.  On the back of the quilt, Cathy sourced a duvet cover which featured the London Underground map to remind her of the trips she made each day to be part of the special events.  On this occasion, I strongly suggested putting a label on the back, so that generations to come would know how she was involved.

Cathy's Olympics 2012 Gamemaker Quilt

We tried to find an Olympic Rings pattern for the quilting, but nothing was quite right, so we settled with 'Nightlight' quilting pattern with lots of rings and stars.  12 years on and the quilt is complete.

'Nightlight' designed by Patricia Ritter and Mary Beth O'Halloran

August 2024 Drop-Off dates - Fabadashery Longarm Quilting

Festival of Quilts Catalogue 2024

This week sees the opening of the Festival of Quilts at the NEC, Birmingham, UK - will you be going?  I don't have any of my own quilts on display this year, but a few of my customers have entered in the Two Person Category. 
If you are making a special trip, it is a great show to pick up the bits you need to finish off your quilt, like the backing fabric and the binding, so don't forget to take your fabric swatches with you.  Once you have everything together, get in touch and I can longarm quilt it for you.  

TOP TIP - take a note of the make of your sewing machine, just in case you need new bobbins or feet at the show.

Here are the dates I am taking in quilts in August, including a Saturday

Friday 2nd August
Monday 5th August
Thursday 8th August
Friday 9th August
Friday 16th August
Saturday 17th August
Monday 19th August
Tuesday 20th August
Wednesday 21st August
Thursday 22nd August
Friday 23rd August
Tuesday 27th August
Wednesday 28th August
Thursday 29th August
Friday 30th August
Monday 2nd September

Ann's Starry Path Quilt, quilted at Fabadashery Longarm Quilting

Ann's Starry Path Quilt

Today I am sharing Ann's Starry Path Quilt which she followed from and American Quilting magazine.  From the picture of the whole quilt, you can see it was a very large quilt, reaching the ceiling when it was displayed - a real labour of love.

Ann's Starry Path Quilt

With lots of white space, the quilting pattern really had a place to shine, so Ann chose an elegant spiral pattern called 'Surf' designed by Anne Bright.

'Surf' digital pattern designed by Anne Bright

NEW Quilting Designs - Redwing and Poodle

Once in a while I have a few new Digital quilting designs for you all to choose from, here are a few of the latest. Redwing, a new bird themed pattern and 'Poodle Stroodle' both designed by Sarah Ann Myers.  You can see more of my quilting pattern catalogue by clicking the Pinterest button on the right hand side.

'Redwing' by Sarah Ann Myers

'Poodle Stroodle' by Sarah Ann Myers

June's Scrappy Broken Dishes Quilt

June's Scrappy Broken Dishes Quilt

Sometimes it is the simplest quilts which are most effective.  June has pulled out her scraps and made a collection of half square triangle blocks to make a Broken Dishes quilt.  She has used some old and new fabrics, but with this pattern, they all blend beautifully.

June's Scrappy Broken Dishes Quilt

With a busy quilt top the quilting pattern wasn't going to be the main player, but Ginger Hearts is a simple and effective quilting pattern in my library which works well on a range of quilts.

'Ginger Hearts' by Apricot Moon, digital quilt pattern

Margie's Applique Hear Quilt, with Haven quilting pattern, quilted by Fabadashery Longarm Quiltling

Margie's Applique Hear Quilt

Today I am sharing Margie's Applique Hearts quilt, based on a Laundry Basket Quilts pattern, using Edyta Sitar fabrics.  The soft tones of the fabric range go so well with the linen coloured background.  With pretty fabrics, a pretty quilting pattern was in order, so we reached for an Anne Bright digital pattern, called 'Haven.

Margie's Applique Hear Quilt

'Haven' digital quilt pattern 
designed by Anne Bright

Drop Off Dates - July 2024 Fabadashery Longarm Quilting

 

If you have quilts waiting to be quilted July is a great time to drop them off to Fabadashery Longarm Quilting.  This past week I have been quilting a Christmas quilt for a customer, so it never too early ... 

Get in touch email frances@fabadashery.co.uk 

Monday 1st July
Tuesday 2nd July (PM only)
Wednesday 3rd July
Monday 8th July
Tuesday 9th July
Wednesday 10th July
Thursday 11th July
Friday 12th July
Friday 26th July
Monday 29th July
Tuesday 30th July
Wednesday 31st July

Drop-Off Dates - June 2024 Fabadashery Longarm Quilting

'Summer Meadows' by Frances Meredith

The end of May and beginning of June are usually when all the hedgerows are in full bloom and as I have been out and about they have reminded me of the textile art that I did back in the early 2000's, a journey which eventually led getting a longarm quilting machine and starting Fabadashery Longarm Quilting. 

If you have a quilt top ready for quilting, here are the dates I am taking in quilts for June 2024, including a Saturday and some talks.

Monday 3rd June - Talk  - Weston Quilters, Winterstoke Hundred Academy
Tuesday 4th June - PM only
Wednesday 5th June - PM only
Thursday 6th June - PM only
Friday 7th June
Saturday 8th June
Monday 10th June
Tuesday 11th June 
Wednesday 12th June
Thursday 13th June - Talk - Churchdown Quilters
Friday 14th June - PM only
Monday 17th June
Tuesday 18th June - PM only
Wednesday 19th June AM only
Monday 24th June
Tuesday 25th June
Wednesday 26th June
Thursday 27th June
Friday 28th June - PM only

 

Quilts UK Malvern 2024 - Frances Meredith Chilhowie Quilt

 

'Chilhowie' by Frances Meredith

As well as my customer quilts on show at Quilts UK, Malvern 2024, I did also manage to enter one of my own quilts.  This is my Chilhowie quilt, the Bonnie Hunter Mystery Quilt of 2022, which I did in red, white and blue to celebrate the Coronation.  If you at the Malvern Quilt Show today or tomorrow, it is BQ03, on the first row on the far left of the competition tent.

Quilts UK, Malvern Show 2024 - Fabadashery Customer Quilts

Today I visited the Quilts UK, Malvern Show 2024, where five of my customers had entered their quilts. It was lovely to see them complete with their binding done and hanging for all the visitors to see.  The show continues until Sunday 19th May at the Three Counties Showground, Malvern.  Firstly, I was delighted to see that Sue Watters had received a rosette for her 'Welbourn' quilt, which I custom quilted for her. 

Sue Watters 'Welbourn' Quilt

Next was Alyson's 'Book Nook' quilt, which I featured in my Twelve Days of Christmas review.  It is a pattern by Pen and Paper patterns.

Alyson's 'Book Nook' Quilt

I was also pleased to see Helen's 'My Heirloom Quilt' which I quilted a few years ago.  It was a large quilt which I custom quilted and Helen had beautifully pieced. Beautiful colours which would belong in any home.

Helen's 'My Heirloom Quilt'

Next is Natalie's beautifully vibrant Kaffe Fassett fabric quilt, 'Memories of Mum's Conservatory', which was in the Bed Quilt category.

Natalie's 'Memories of Mum's Conservatory'

Another Kaffe Fassett fabric quilt was entered by Sheila.  It featured the Koi Polloi fabric, so we chose a fun quilting pattern with Koi fish on it. 

Sheila's 'Marmite Quilt'

And finally, Sue entered a second quilt which I had custom quilted for her a few years ago.

Sue Watters 'Star Quilt'