Quilting Progress - Finishing Quilts!

I have been loving my HandiQuilter Fusion machine. I am also super lucky to have the Pro-Stitcher for it, which is the computerized quilting for the HandiQuilter quilting machines. Although I love the process of and results from free motion quilting, sometimes it's nice to sit back and let the machine do all the work...and frankly, sometimes all a quilt really needs is a good all-over pattern.

According to Instagram, both of these quilt tops were finished a year ago (heavy sigh), but alas they are quilted!

First up, my Houndstooth Quilt. Simple navy and white solids.

Close-up of the quilting...the pattern is called Turbulence by Apricot Moon. I thought it added the perfect touch of movement and curve to the straight lines of the houndstooth.

I found this Alexander Henry print called Sloane and instantly new this had to be the backing. I think it adds the perfect contrast and complement to the front.

And my St. Louis 16-Patch Quilt. I used a variety of Anna Maria Horner and Art Gallery prints - and there is even a token Tula Pink print in there.

I found this great all over digital pattern for the quilting - it has some leaves, flowers, and a swirl. Thought it was the perfect pattern for this quilt top. Here are some closeups.

 Now my to-bind stack of quilts is growing! I'm thinking a binding/movie/netflix weekend may be in order.

St. Louis 16-Patch Quilt Top Done

Got my St. Louis 16-Patch quilt top done! And she's beautiful!

Just need to find a backing and figure out how to quilt this one. Can't wait to snuggle up under this quilt!

St. Louis 16-Patch

Been loving my St. Louis 16-Patch quilt blocks. They are so fun and quick to put together.

This might be one of my favorite blocks. Love those plums and navys:

Right now it sits at 5 block rows by 6 block rows, for a total of 30 blocks. This will make the quilt 70x84". Not sure if I want to make it any bigger.

They are currently stacked up next to my Bernina ready to sew together. Hopefully I can get her together this weekend!

Any suggestions for backing fabric?

St. Louis 16-Patch and More Progress

How could I say no? Have you seen the St. Louis 16-Patch quilts running a muck on Instagram? Could they be any prettier?

I caved. Big Time. Fabric:

My first four blocks:

They go quickly. They look beautiful...particularly with these gorgeous big prints. Such a great way to showcase them.

I have made progress on some other projects. My Modern Crosses keep growing. I'm thinking one more row on the bottom, and then I'm calling it good.

And I finished Row 3 of Lori Holt's Bee in My Bonnet Row Along.