This was a mystery quilt from GEL Design Mystery Quilts. The mystery was entitled Elemental. I chose fabric from the Weather Report Line. Some of the designs were challenging. I pieced the front and back and Barb Jolley was the longarmer. (Machine quilted, the back is my own design.)
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Summer Breeze
Paradise in BloomBarbara Peterson
Top is machine pieced and appliqued. Custom longarm quilted. Paradise in Bloom is a Judy Niemeyer paper pieced pattern. The fabric selection of batiks and Kaffe Fassett was a kit designed by Tennessee Quilts. Custom longarm quilted by Barb Jolley.
Dawn to DuskBarbara Peterson
Machine quilted. The design is Blooming Nine Patch, I started it several years ago and recently completed it. I bought it as a kit at a store now closed; Quiltology. Long-arm quilting by Material Girl in Crystal Lake.
Blue DazeBarbara Peterson
The design is Blooming Nine Patch, I started it several years ago and just recently completed it. I bought it as a kit at a store now closed: Quiltology. Long-arm quilting by Material Girl in Crystal Lake. This is an improv quilt that represents my feelings about Covid. The technique was taught by Cindy Grisdela at an NSNG workshop.
Curvaceous RhapsodyBarbara Peterson
This is a paper pieced pattern designed by Judy Niemeyer. I bought the pattern 10 years ago but never felt “ready” to tackle it. I decided this was the year! I want to thank Barb Jolley who did a beautiful job with the long-arming. (Judy Niemeyer)
Red FrenzyBarbara Peterson
A fun Kaffe Fassett quilt. The fabric and design are all Kaffe. (Kaffe Fassett)
Midnight Glacier StarBarbara Peterson
Paper pieced, custom quilted. Glacier Star is a pattern designed by Judy Niemeyer. I learned the paper piecing techniques from Jane Reents, a certified Niemeyer instructor. Custom longarm quilting done by Lynda Remmer of Sewing Concepts in Woodstock. Design Source – Judy Niemeyer pattern.
Morning RoseBarbara Peterson
Paper pieced, custom quilted. This is the Vintage Rose pattern designed by Judy Niemeyer. The paper piecing techniques were taught by certified instructor, Jane Reents. The quilt was custom quilted by Barb Jolley. Design Source – Judy Niemeyer pattern.