Quilts for Dad

For the 60th birthday of my Dad in 2008.
Different Batiks from orange to brown.
Quilted by hand.

Quilt size: width: 50" height: 78"

I made this quilt to have a hint of an Ohio State theme without being too obvious. I gave it to my Dad for Christmas 2011.

Quilt size: width: 65" height: 75"

I created this quilt for my Dad. He is Western thru and thru. When I saw this line of fabric it fit him so well that I made him this quilt to snuggle under after his long hard days at work. I designed it so that you can feature the beautiful western ranch lifestyle print!

Quilt size: width: 94" height: 94"

Dad has always loved dogs, used to be retrievers but now that he is retired he loves schnauzer’s. I made this for him a couple of years ago for Fathers day.

Quilt size: width: 75" height: 75"

This quilt was the second quilt I ever made. I asked my dad to send me some of his old plaid and striped shirts to be included – and he did!! It is one of my favourite quilts and never get tired of looking at it. I love the scrappy binding and cosy, masculine feel!

Quilt size: width: 60" height: 60"

This Wall Hanging is an applique quilting project which has 13 owls, flowers and leaves appliques. One day I was looking for any inspiration in order to make an amazing quilt for my dad. I found a beautiful finished project which pattern I could buy so I could realize it by myself and my dad loved..

Quilt size: width: 27.5" height: 47.2"

I made this quilt for my husband, who is a great dad! The small squares were scraps & I added sashing, borders & Saints fabrics. I also included 2 photos taken with friends while watching the Saints win the Superbowl. The photos made the gift more personal. It is my 1st completed quilt.

Quilt size: width: 46" height: 65"

My Dad is awesome and very handy. He also loves our country flags and the 4th of July. This is #1 of 3 in the All-American Dad series for his birthdays on July 5th. You see his back with fireworks in the sky. Embroidered is “To the best Dab(nickname), His hands create wonders for those he loves”.

Quilt size: width: 25" height: 30"

While walking through Jinny Beyer’s Studio one day with daughter Marlene, I was inspired to make this quilt (BOM 2010) for Dad because of the flowers framed by wood looking material. Dad loves flowers and working with wood. Borders added to make King size. Quilting done by Marlene at Kissed Quilts

Quilt size: width: 96" height: 90"

My Warm Wishes quilt was made for my Dad last year, his last Father’s Day, and he went into hospital shortly afterwards. The backing is flannel and it was a warm, cosy covering for him that didn’t slip off his bed when he needed that extra warmth. An internet friend described it as a “Manly Quilt”

Quilt size: width: 60" height: 60"

My Dad enjoys birds and nature so this pattern seemed perfect for him. When I purchased the pattern I did not know how to do needleturn applique but this pattern motivated me to learn. The quilt hangs in my Dad’s wildlife themed family room. Pattern by Hahn Enterprises of Maryland.

Quilt size: width: 22" height: 28"

This quilt was made from my husband’s shirts according to a Kaffe Fasset pattern.
Last year a German quilt shop appealed for quilts for the tsunami victims in Japan, so I gave it away, as it is very warm and cosy due to a thick batting. I hope the new owner in Japan likes it and feels comfortable

Quilt size: width: 86" height: 60"

I wanted to make a quilt as a surprise for my husband, he walked into my studio while I was working on this and asked who it was for, I told him I didn’t know and he said he really liked it. Score! He was shocked when he opened the bag. Pattern: 2011 Quiltmaker Mystery Quilt

Quilt size: width: 58" height: 72"

This was the last quilt I was able to make for my Dad, but sadly he never got to see or use it, so my Mum uses it instead, knowing the love that was sewn into it. I called it “Space Odyssey” because it is full of stars. The backing is polar fleece with a night sky design of moon, stars & clouds.

Quilt size: width: 60" height: 70"

This quilt was made out of Birch Bark Lodge by Holly Taylor for Moda as part of a quilt along with Kelly at Charming Chatter. It was a surprise for my husband for Christmas but I just couldn’t wait and gave it to him early. He loves it! The fabric makes it very masculine.

Quilt size: width: 72" height: 72"

Neat Father’s Day gift for my guy: rectangle cross stitch block framed with quilt sashing and free motion border.

Quilt size: width: 18" height: 20"

I made this quilt for my Father-in-law and step-mother-in-law – with the colours to match their bedroom. When they moved house, they redecorated the new bedroom to match the quilt!! (They must like it!!)

Quilt size: width: 96" height: 96"