Blue Baptist Fan Blue Baptist Fan (close up) Blue Baptist Fan (back) Blue Baptist Fan (pillow sham) Blue Baptist Fan (front) It's fun to quilt extra fabric to make matching pillow shams. The Baptist Fan quilting design give both the shams and the quilt great definition! This is going to look fabulous on the bed!

Blue Baptist Fan

Blue Baptist Fan (close up) Blue Baptist Fan (back) Blue Baptist Fan (pillow sham) Blue Baptist Fan (front) It's fun to quilt extra fabric to make matching pillow shams. The Baptist Fan quilting design give both the shams and the quilt great definition! This is going to look…

Very Pink Exploding Heart Very Pink Exploding Heart (close up) Very Pink Exploding Heart (back) Very Pink Exploding Heart (front) My girlfriend and I each made an exploding heart quilt as a block of the month project together. Mine was red and hers is very pink!

Very Pink Exploding Heart

Very Pink Exploding Heart (close up) Very Pink Exploding Heart (back) Very Pink Exploding Heart (front) My girlfriend and I each made an exploding heart quilt as a block of the month project together. Mine was red and hers is very pink!

Mosaic Mosaic (close up) Mosaic (back) Mosaic (front) The black is spectacular on this quilt, giving it a stained glass effect. A subtle calm water quilting design keeps the focus on the piecing. Epic!

Mosaic

Mosaic (close up) Mosaic (back) Mosaic (front) The black is spectacular on this quilt, giving it a stained glass effect. A subtle calm water quilting design keeps the focus on the piecing. Epic!

Dad’s Stars Dads Stars (close up) Dads Stars (back) Dads Stars (front) I watched this quilt top come together at a quilting retreat. I was excited to be part of this special gift for my client's father. This is why I love what I do!

Dad’s Stars

Dads Stars (close up) Dads Stars (back) Dads Stars (front) I watched this quilt top come together at a quilting retreat. I was excited to be part of this special gift for my client's father. This is why I love what I do!

New Business Phone Number Just a quick note to let you know that Ideal Stitches has a new contact number! 📱My email and web address remain the same, but I’ve dropped the landline. Besides the cost savings, the new number can receive texts—making it even easier to reach me. For the quickest response, please reach out by email or text—I check both regularly between quilting sessions. Ideal.Stitches@comcast.net 505 234 6808

New Business Phone Number

Just a quick note to let you know that Ideal Stitches has a new contact number! 📱My email and web address remain the same, but I’ve dropped the landline. Besides the cost savings, the new number can receive texts—making it even easier to reach me. For the quickest…

Teddy Teddy (close up) Teddy (back) Teddy (front) Fun teddy bear quilt both in the piecing and the quilting. Add a stuffed teddy and this is an adorable gift.

Teddy

Teddy (close up) Teddy (back) Teddy (front) Fun teddy bear quilt both in the piecing and the quilting. Add a stuffed teddy and this is an adorable gift.

Dracula Dracula (close up) Dracula (back) Dracula (front) I was thrilled to be asked to quilt this Dracula project! As someone fascinated by Bram Stoker’s Dracula and its many retellings, I couldn’t resist adding a touch of gothic flair. Spooky spiderwebs weave perfectly across the vampire-inspired blocks. To see more of this hauntingly beautiful quilt—and even a feature on Ideal Stitches—visit Dave’s Craft Room on YouTube.

Dracula

Dracula (close up) Dracula (back) Dracula (front) I was thrilled to be asked to quilt this Dracula project! As someone fascinated by Bram Stoker’s Dracula and its many retellings, I couldn’t resist adding a touch of gothic flair. Spooky spiderwebs weave perfectly across the…

Making Music Making Music (close up) Making Music (back) Making Music (front) You can almost hear the music on this notable quilt. Fantastic gift for a family of musicians.

Making Music

Making Music (close up) Making Music (back) Making Music (front) You can almost hear the music on this notable quilt. Fantastic gift for a family of musicians.

Bayfield Trees Bayview Trees (close up) Bayview Trees (back) Bayview Trees (front) This quilt was created because my client loved the tree fabric. Its framed to make the blocks on the front and cover the back. The quilting design has clouds and birds and coordinates well with the trees.

Bayfield Trees

Bayview Trees (close up) Bayview Trees (back) Bayview Trees (front) This quilt was created because my client loved the tree fabric. Its framed to make the blocks on the front and cover the back. The quilting design has clouds and birds and coordinates well with the trees.

Winter Grass Winter Grass (close up) Winter Grass (back) Winter Grass (front) Calming neutrals and a razor grass quilting design reminds me of dormant grass in the winter time.

Winter Grass

Winter Grass (close up) Winter Grass (back) Winter Grass (front) Calming neutrals and a razor grass quilting design reminds me of dormant grass in the winter time.

Kids Clothes Memory Quilt Bufford Kids (close up) Bufford Kids (back) Bufford Kids (front) Huge undertaking to transform two large black bags of children's clothes into a cherished memory quilt. When my client picked up the quilt, she cried! So many memories stitched into every block.

Kids Clothes Memory Quilt

Bufford Kids (close up) Bufford Kids (back) Bufford Kids (front) Huge undertaking to transform two large black bags of children's clothes into a cherished memory quilt. When my client picked up the quilt, she cried! So many memories stitched into every block.

Timberland Timberland (close up) Timberland (back) Timberland (front) Oh what to quilt on this earthy quilt? A woodgrain all over design was the obvious choice and the result is spectacular!

Timberland

Timberland (close up) Timberland (back) Timberland (front) Oh what to quilt on this earthy quilt? A woodgrain all over design was the obvious choice and the result is spectacular!

Purple Zebra Purple Zebra (close up) Purple Zebra (back) Purple Zebra (front) Fun little zebra quilt with purples and striped fabric. The diagonal quilting pattern was inspired from the black and white fabric and looks like it was designed for this quilt!

Purple Zebra

Purple Zebra (close up) Purple Zebra (back) Purple Zebra (front) Fun little zebra quilt with purples and striped fabric. The diagonal quilting pattern was inspired from the black and white fabric and looks like it was designed for this quilt!

Embroidered Cats Embroidered Cats (close up 2) Embroidered Cats (close up 1) Embroidered Cats (back) Embroidered Cats (front) A little custom play work on this quilt including free motion and computerized quilting. The minute I received this quilt, I could see paw prints in the cornerstones and in the border. Background quilting reminds me of long haired cats and brings out the embroidery.

Embroidered Cats

Embroidered Cats (close up 2) Embroidered Cats (close up 1) Embroidered Cats (back) Embroidered Cats (front) A little custom play work on this quilt including free motion and computerized quilting. The minute I received this quilt, I could see paw prints in the cornerstones and in…

Anime Baby Quilt Anime Baby Quilt (close up 2) Anime Baby Quilt (close up 1) Anime Baby Quilt (back) Anime Baby Quilt (front) Sometimes the great fun in the quilt is the research and development. I was commissioned to make an Anime baby quilt. First came the search for Anime fabric and this color palette was perfect for a baby. It also had a variety of Anime characters.

Anime Baby Quilt

Anime Baby Quilt (close up 2) Anime Baby Quilt (close up 1) Anime Baby Quilt (back) Anime Baby Quilt (front) Sometimes the great fun in the quilt is the research and development. I was commissioned to make an Anime baby quilt. First came the search for Anime fabric and this color…

Golden Foliage Golden Foliage (close up) Golden Foliage (back) Golden Foliage (front) Beautiful sage green and vivid dark purple are an incredible color combination. Gold thread is the perfect accent.

Golden Foliage

Golden Foliage (close up) Golden Foliage (back) Golden Foliage (front) Beautiful sage green and vivid dark purple are an incredible color combination. Gold thread is the perfect accent.

Batman Again Batman Again (close up) Batman Again (front) What fun quilts to give to young kids. I love all the novelty fabric that is available!

Batman Again

Batman Again (close up) Batman Again (front) What fun quilts to give to young kids. I love all the novelty fabric that is available!

Grace and Hearts Grace and Hearts (close up) Grace and Hearts (back) Grace and Hearts (front) Fabulous purples are graced with meandering hearts for a quilt that you are sure to love!

Grace and Hearts

Grace and Hearts (close up) Grace and Hearts (back) Grace and Hearts (front) Fabulous purples are graced with meandering hearts for a quilt that you are sure to love!

Elegant Blues Elegant Blues (close up) Elegant Blues (back) Elegant Blues (front) There are just some quilt that I wish I could keep for myself! This is definitely one of them!

Elegant Blues

Elegant Blues (close up) Elegant Blues (back) Elegant Blues (front) There are just some quilt that I wish I could keep for myself! This is definitely one of them!

Mid Mod Bucatini Mid Mod Bucatini (close up) Mid Mod Bucatini (back) Mid Mod Bucatini (front) This quilting pattern always reminds me of "The Jetsons". It is perfect for this retro quilt!

Mid Mod Bucatini

Mid Mod Bucatini (close up) Mid Mod Bucatini (back) Mid Mod Bucatini (front) This quilting pattern always reminds me of "The Jetsons". It is perfect for this retro quilt!

Golden Waves Golden Waves (front) Golden Waves (back) Golden Waves (close up) Look at how the quilting pattern shows up on the minky backing but is subtle on the front. Great quilt to keep in the den for watching movies.

Golden Waves

Golden Waves (front) Golden Waves (back) Golden Waves (close up) Look at how the quilting pattern shows up on the minky backing but is subtle on the front. Great quilt to keep in the den for watching movies.

Snow Blossoms Snow Blossoms (close up) Snow Blossoms (back) Snow Blossoms (front) Beautiful snowflake quilting dances merrily across this winter star quilt. Cozy and festive!

Snow Blossoms

Snow Blossoms (close up) Snow Blossoms (back) Snow Blossoms (front) Beautiful snowflake quilting dances merrily across this winter star quilt. Cozy and festive!

Kansas Star Kansas Star (center) Kansas Star (close up) Kansas Star (back) Kansas Star (front) Large cut fabric pieces are terrific for showing off the quilting design. The brick red thread is perfect on the black background and the golden backing. Stellar!

Kansas Star

Kansas Star (center) Kansas Star (close up) Kansas Star (back) Kansas Star (front) Large cut fabric pieces are terrific for showing off the quilting design. The brick red thread is perfect on the black background and the golden backing. Stellar!

Holly Christmas Gold Holly Christmas Gold (close up 2) Holly Christmas Gold (close up 1) Holly Christmas Gold (borders) Holly Christmas Gold (front) Beautiful Christmas quilt has both piece work and applique and was so much fun to custom quilt. From poinsettia motifs, background fills, continuous curves and border work, this is incredible!

Holly Christmas Gold

Holly Christmas Gold (close up 2) Holly Christmas Gold (close up 1) Holly Christmas Gold (borders) Holly Christmas Gold (front) Beautiful Christmas quilt has both piece work and applique and was so much fun to custom quilt. From poinsettia motifs, background fills, continuous…

Fractured Fractured (close up) Fractured (back) Fractured (front) Jagged blocks are both mesmerizing and electrifying. Lots of texture in the quilting for a quilt that is out of this world!

Fractured

Fractured (close up) Fractured (back) Fractured (front) Jagged blocks are both mesmerizing and electrifying. Lots of texture in the quilting for a quilt that is out of this world!

Anasazi Silhouettes Anasazi Silhouettes (close up) Anasazi Silhouettes (back) Anasazi Silhouettes (front) Fun southwest fabrics and bright colors set the stage for Anasazi quilting. The challenge for me was the free flowing appliqued hair. I had to wrap it up in a bun and tape it down so it wasn't quilted. Always an adventure at Ideal Stitches.

Anasazi Silhouettes

Anasazi Silhouettes (close up) Anasazi Silhouettes (back) Anasazi Silhouettes (front) Fun southwest fabrics and bright colors set the stage for Anasazi quilting. The challenge for me was the free flowing appliqued hair. I had to wrap it up in a bun and tape it down so it wasn't…

Galloping Horses Galloping Horses (close up) Galloping Horses (back) Galloping Horses (front) This western quilt looks fantastic with straight line block quilting. There are so many fantastic fabrics in this quilt that I chose a texture pattern rather than a themed pattern.

Galloping Horses

Galloping Horses (close up) Galloping Horses (back) Galloping Horses (front) This western quilt looks fantastic with straight line block quilting. There are so many fantastic fabrics in this quilt that I chose a texture pattern rather than a themed pattern.

Round Robin Damask Round Robin Damask (close up Round Robin Damask (center) Round Robin Damask (front) There is always a challenge with every quilt that I put on the frame and that's what makes my job fresh and exciting. This quilt has a custom center and an edge to edge pattern across the rest of the quilt. The filigree pattern was outlined by hand and then borders were ditched and customized. The rest of the quilt has a damask all over pattern. My customer was thrilled with the outcome.

Round Robin Damask

Round Robin Damask (close up Round Robin Damask (center) Round Robin Damask (front) There is always a challenge with every quilt that I put on the frame and that's what makes my job fresh and exciting. This quilt has a custom center and an edge to edge pattern across the rest of…

Grand Adventures Grand Adventures (close up) Grand Adventures (back) Grand Adventures (front) Beautiful green batiks contrast with creamy white background that was plain until the spikey spiral quilting was added. The light bobbin thread shows fabulous on the backing; a fabulous bonus.

Grand Adventures

Grand Adventures (close up) Grand Adventures (back) Grand Adventures (front) Beautiful green batiks contrast with creamy white background that was plain until the spikey spiral quilting was added. The light bobbin thread shows fabulous on the backing; a fabulous bonus.

Northwoods Quilt Northwoods (close up 2) Northwoods (close up 1) Northwoods (borders) Northwoods (back) Northwoods (front) What better day to showcase this quilt than on my birthday! Twenty years in the making, this is the last of my unquilted tops to be finished. Detailed piecework and intricate applique come together in this block of the month featuring outdoor scenes. Finally custom quilting sets off each block, frames, sashing and border. I couldn't be more pleased with how it turned out.

Northwoods Quilt

Northwoods (close up 2) Northwoods (close up 1) Northwoods (borders) Northwoods (back) Northwoods (front) What better day to showcase this quilt than on my birthday! Twenty years in the making, this is the last of my unquilted tops to be finished. Detailed piecework and intricate…