I added on a computerized system (Intelliquilter) that I use in addition to my normal free-motion quilting.  The system is amazing and I am just digging into using it to its full potential.  I took a class with Helen Baczynski to learn how to design patterns on the system and have been putting it to use!  Today I designed a custom wreath motif to go in the alternating plain blocks of a quilt that also had 9-patch blocks – it came out great and works well with the quilt.   So the 9-patch blocks were done free-motion and the yellow blocks were done with my custom wreath design.

Quilt with 9-patch and plain blocks in alternating layout.

My original wreath design with undulating center.

Believe it or not we had snow today in Vermont… so what a great day to work on a Christmas Quilt! This quilt makes great use of traditional red and green with a neutral for contrast that shows off the piecing nicely. The quilting uses a combination of free-motion and computer driven designs.

Quilting detail viewed from the back of the quilt.

This quilt will be great for the Christmas Season