Author: Pam Brennan

Monochromatic is the word for this one. I used another set of 10” pre-cut squares from Island Batiks called “Indigo Morris” to make this 85” x 101” queen sized quilt. I cut the 10” squares into patches 4 1/2” and 2 1/2” square. I then did a bit of shuffling to achieve the dark/light contrast in each block. Chain piecing got these blocks made in no time! I did some more shuffling to get the criss cross look I wanted. Blue happens to be one of my favorite colors and this was a real treat to work on.  This quilt is available for sale at http://www.eBay.com please search for “Scrappy Blue Quilts”.

I used a fabric from the same line to back this quilt. This is the first time I used this abstract quilting design and I think it goes well on this quilt.

A fun little seasonal quilt!I used an assortment of green fabrics to give these trees character. Each tree has a randomly placed red triangle representing a “cardinal bird”.  I placed the blocks on point so that the trees would be standing. The piano key border uses the same assortment of green fabrics. I included a very narrow red inner border which helps to make the “ birds “ stand out.  I chose a random swirls quilting design and dark green thread to complete this quilt.  This 54”x68”, large lap, size quilt sold via a private sale.

This quilt was commissioned by a long distance customer as a gift for a new baby boy. Thinking outside the usual “crib sized quilt” box, this one is a little bigger (62”x79”) with the intention it will go on a toddler bed or be used as a nap quilt when he gets a little older.Color choices were made based on the favorite sports teams of the parents. I think this palate works great for a little guy! We then decided to go with a quilt pattern I’ve used before with this customer. The two blocks are set on point creating the desired affect.

The fun bubbles quilting pattern done in a navy thread adds interest to the over all look of the quilt. This was a fun quilt to make!

This big jewel tone quilt was made using another strip set from Island Batiks called “Twilight Chic”. I did add in a few batiks from my stash for more variety. I’ve used this block before, but placed the colors differently for this quilt. This time I kept the four outer logs in the block the same color which created a frame around the center patches. I like the way this one turned out, makes me think of twilight time when lights are turning off or on in a big city. This quilt measures 86” x 101”. This quilt has sold on eBay.

I made this cute lap quilt for one of my Veterinarians who is retiring. This wonderful person cared for my pets for over 18 yrs. The years went by so quickly. Having a very limited time to get it done, I chose to sew rows of simple squares . I alternated 6” squares of assorted cats and dogs fabrics. The quilt measures 48” x 60” and will be a wonderful cover up. I’m so glad the quilt was well received and will be enjoyed for many years.I used a light gray backing fabric featuring paw prints. I then quilted this using a thicker variegated thread, so that the all over hearts design would add more interest to the back.