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This is Val's unique interpretation of our Highway 10 Designs Simply Dashing pattern.  The pattern is written as a two fabric quilt that utilizes strip piecing for a fast and easy finish.

  Val made it her own by starting with some ombre fat quarters and doing a whole lot of organizing and planning along the way.  It is great to see quilters take your pattern and run with their own vision.

Val chose the Gingersnap pantograph and a vibrant orange thread to add to the fun and match her backing.

Reneta made the lovely quilt for her daughter to give to some special friends who are getting married.  The pattern is Petal Junction from Highway 10 Designs.

The quilt was made entirely from the Date Night collection from Basic Grey for Moda.  Reneta used the lights creams and greys for scrappy background and the darker prints in the remainder of the quilt.  The classic neutral palette is perfect for a modern young couple.

Reneta selcted the Gingersnap pantograph pantograph for a clean finish.

Barb brought a pair of quilts that are both patterns from Erin at The Blanket Statement.  First up is the South Cross quilt which is the newest Blanket Statement pattern.  

Barb selected the Gingersnap pantograph and a chorcoal grey thread.  We opted for Quilter's Dream black poly batting for this one as it had a solid back backing. 

Barb also brought this Old Market Square quilt.  She wanted to keep a really clean and modern feel so we opted for organically spaced straight lines. The black batting didn't look great when placed under the Natural Kona fabric so ...

Tannis  brought this modern Strip Stacks quilt for some simple quilting.  The pattern is from GE Designs and is made using a jelly roll.

Tannis selected the Gingersnap pantograph and I used black thread top and bottom.

Both the top and the solid black backing were dark so I suggested using the black Quilter's Dream Midnight poly battting that I keep in stock.  Not only would it keep the white lint at bay, but no light color would be seen through the needle holes with the black thread.

This striking quilt was made by Donna.  The pattern is called Positively Bohemian by Robin Pickens.  It features the Dandi Annie fabric collection by Robin for Moda.

This fabulous "Plaid-ish" quilt was a team effort between sisters Eileen and Deann.  (The quilt's eventual home with be on Deann's bed.)  The pattern for the quilt is a free tutorial from Kitchen Table Quilting.

For success with this pattern you need to divide youR fabrics into distinct Lights, Mediums and Darks.  To make that process less overwhelming, Eileen and Deann used one fabric for the lights - the light grey batik, and for the darks they only used fabrics with black backgrounds and some multi coloured print.  Those two choices make selecting the medium tone on tone prints ...

Barb chose the Gingersnap pantograph for the quilting.  I was having a great tension day and I was able to match a fuchsia thread to the backing and a dark teal thread on the front.  (Love my Innova longarm!) 

  

And check out the fabulous pieced backing Barb ...

Sherry is fully in stash busting mode.  This is one of her latest creations from a Buggy Barn pattern called Heart Crazies.  I like Sherry's interesting layout with the blocks extending into the border in some rows.

I have quilted a number of quilts for Sherry and I have a pretty good handle on her likes and dislikes.  It took a little longer to decide on the right quilting plan for this one.  I sent Sherry many pantograph options but nothing seemed right to either of us.  I wanted to offer a reasonably priced option as this wasn't ...