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Gecko Salamander Chameleon Newt Lizard Skink Reptile

Posted on: May 8th, 2020 by Lorna McMahon

Whatever you want to call it….   It’s a Gecko in my books! I love this little guy! I made three to test the blocks and whipped up this cute table runner. I am smitten with this colour combination now! And I can’t wait to get this quilted up to share a finish with you! […]

BACK2SCHOOL

Posted on: May 7th, 2020 by Lorna McMahon

It’s time for Back2School! Even though the kids may not be going back to school… We still can!!! Introducing this ultimate ABC’s and 123’s quilt pattern! This Alphabet pattern Letter blocks can be constructed in three sizes: 5″, 10″ or 20″ This pattern also includes Numeral blocks and some Punctuation. And this series will also […]

DOGGO design and NEW Quilt Kits!

Posted on: April 17th, 2020 by Lorna McMahon

I have to admit….   This may be the quickest quilt I ever made!!!   From quick quilt top… To completed quilt!   This little DOGGO baby quilt finished at 40″ x 48″ Quilted using my walking foot on my domestic machine. In my signature wavy lines!!! The backing is Out of Print from Robert […]

Prime Mates Pattern Release!

Posted on: April 14th, 2020 by Lorna McMahon

How is your self isolation going? Are you… GOING BANANAS?!!!   I have been going bananas over all of these primates!!! Capuchin Monkey is hanging by his tail to reach the biggest bunch of bananas.   I love the background fabric!!! It’s Quilter’s Linen in Metallic Steel by Robert Kaufman Fabrics. The shine from those […]

Lumber Jack & Jill

Posted on: March 26th, 2020 by Lorna McMahon

I’m a lumberjack and I’m ok….   This quilt makes me very very very happy. Those silly faces look so fabulous. The plaid shirts with pockets turned out so realistic! And those crazy toques!!!   Quilted using a black/grey/white variegated thread on top and in the bobbin in organic wavy lines using my walking foot […]

Selvage Expedition – Spool Blocks

Posted on: March 12th, 2020 by Lorna McMahon

I am not a “scrap quilter”…. But I am a quilter. So naturally, I don’t want to throw any scraps away! I have been saving and using my scraps along the way. But up until now, I have not done anything with my selvage strips. Except save them. I don’t cut a selvage from yardage. […]

Easter Bunny and Chicks

Posted on: March 3rd, 2020 by Lorna McMahon

Here comes Peter Cottontail… And his brood of little baby chicks!!!   I made this festive table runner in anticipation of spring! And our upcoming Easter 2020!!! I used some Kona solids to flank this scrap of binding fabric.   And quilted in a sunny variegated yellow thread, both on top and in the bobbin. […]

Meet the Yippies

Posted on: February 21st, 2020 by Lorna McMahon

These google eyed guys are fun to make! My Yippies quilt is finally quilted and bound…. And will begin it’s journey across the pond come Monday. I used solids pieced from any “full width of” that I could find in my stash.   I used 3″ squares folded into triangles for hanging tabs on the […]

Grumpy Cat & Pumpkin baby quilt

Posted on: January 28th, 2020 by Lorna McMahon

This was only in the unquilted pile for a short while. And now I am proud to announce a Grumpy Cat finish! I quilted this up quick with my usual wavy lines using my walking foot. I chose a soft grey thread for on top and a weird beige for the bobbin – both to […]

Life in the POND

Posted on: January 23rd, 2020 by Lorna McMahon

This was a fast and fun finish!   Say hello to my little froggy!     I had the most fun choosing fabrics for this quilt. I love the way these dots all play off of each other.       Another fresh dusting of snow made for the perfect backdrop. The backing was pieced […]