46th Ave. Quilts

08/05/2026

Wanted to share the tote/storage bags I made for the twins out of leftover scraps from their quilts. The fronts feature a homemade 7th Birthday t-shirt that I wasn't able to include on their quilts because of the puffy paint used. Leftover fabric from their pajama pants that featured their favorite football teams as well as fabric from their quilt borders was incorporated as well. The flip side features colorful, cool tie dye shirt backs that I hated to see go unused! Brynnlee's bag is lined with material from one of her baby blankets. Scrap squares of their t-shirts framed both sides of the bags to complete the hodgepodge style!
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08/05/2026

Excited to share Bryton’s quilt with you all! It was so much fun working on his and his sister Brynnlee’s high school graduation quilts together. Bryton's quilt is also filled with special handwritten messages from family and dear friends, along with clothing pieces of his favorite Green Bay Packers gear, cross country races, his favorite Golden State Warrior, treasured past birthday t-shirts, and more. The border features Harry Potter words on a black background, chosen to tie into his love of the iconic book and movie series.

Bryton is an incredibly talented distance runner and will continue his collegiate cross country career at Northwest Nazarene University in Idaho. I know you’re going to do great things, Bryton! All the very best to you! 🎉🙌 Enjoy your quilt during those Idaho winters! 😉 Go get 'em, kiddo! 🏃🏻‍♂️👟❤️

Long Arm Quilting: Just For Fun Quilting
LAQ pattern: "Twister" by Urban Elementz
Quilt border fabric: Harry Potter Shadow Words by Benartex
Backing fabric: Charcoal Cuddle by Shannon Fabrics

08/02/2026

08/02/2026

Celebrating this recent grad and her memory quilt! 🎉🙌

I’ve watched Brynnlee and her twin brother, Bryton, grow up over the years, and it was such an honor to create their quilts ... especially since it wasn’t that long ago I made one for their older sister too!

Brynnlee’s quilt is filled with handwritten messages from family and dear friends, alongside so many of her favorite things: soccer, softball, Seahawks football, Formula One, Marvel movies, treasured birthday shirts, and more. It’s a quilt stitched with love and featuring so many happy memories. 💙

Soccer has been such a huge part of Brynnlee’s life, and she’s just moved to Colorado to continue her collegiate soccer career at Colorado Mesa University! Wishing you all the very best, Brynn! I know you're going to make some amazing memories out there. Go get ’em! ⚽️❤️

Long Arm Quilting: Just For Fun Quilting
LAQ quilt pattern: "Windswept" by Urban Elementz
Backing fabric: Midnight Blue by Shannon Fabrics
Fabric border: Spoonflower | wallpaper, fabric + home decor designed by mtothefifthpower
Formula One fabrics: Spoonflower | wallpaper, fabric + home decor designed by zaffreprints

06/23/2026

The graduation quilt series continues … and today’s is ALL hockey! 🏒🥅

Braden’s mom saved every jersey, camp shirt, and tournament tee, and we made sure as much of it as possible found a home on his quilt. Hockey jerseys are notorious for taking up big chunks of quilt real estate, but keeping those collar lace-ups intact and incorporating all the patches and numbers makes this one truly stand out! It was a true collaboration with his mom to get this one just right. 🤩 The finishing touch was a label with hand embroidery and photos of Mom and Braden on the back of the quilt. ❤️

Braden is taking a gap year to chase his hockey dreams, heading to Minnesota to play junior hockey with the Granite City Lumberjacks. How cool is that?! Congratulations, Braden … go tear it up out there! 🎓🎉🏒 Wishing you all the very best!

Long Arm Quilting: Just For Fun Quilting
LAQ pattern: Hand meander by the fab Michele Gordon
Photos on fabric: Kristy
Backing fabric: Charcoal Cuddle Shannon Fabrics

06/20/2026

More graduation quilts to share, and today it’s Nic’s turn! This one is packed with lots of memories. Baseball jerseys and game related memorabilia take center stage, with a supporting cast of early soccer and football keepsakes. Even a piece of Nic’s childhood artwork that mom tucked away just for this moment is included. Backed in cozy Cuddle fabric, it’s ready to keep him warm through those cold Idaho winters as he heads off to the University of Idaho this fall.

Congratulations, Nic! 🎉 Have an amazing summer, and best of luck in your college career! 🎓💛🖤

Long Arm Quilting: Just For Fun Quilting
LAQ: Diagonal Plaid Bias by Urban Elementz
Backing fabric: Charcoal Cuddle Shannon Fabrics

06/19/2026

So fitting to be sewing together a soccer quilt while watching USA in the World Cup! Go USA! 🇺🇸⚽️🇺🇸⚽️🇺🇸

06/15/2026

Happy to share Jack’s graduation quilt! Years ago, I made him a quilt from his baby blankets and sheets, so it was especially meaningful to create his high school graduation quilt too. ❤️Jack grew up at Kings Way, attending from kindergarten all the way through high school, and his collection of shirts from band camps, sports, and school activities, mostly in red, white, and blue, came together into one cohesive, colorful quilt. ❤️🤍💙

Music and football were Jack’s two big loves in school. His parents really wanted his playing number represented on the quilt since we couldn’t use an actual jersey from the school. We had his playing number screen printed locally to feature, while fun football prints from Spoonflower | wallpaper , fabric + home decor added the perfect playful touch throughout.

This wonderful young man is headed to Baylor University this fall. Congratulations, Jack and family! 🎉🎓 Wishing you all the very best as you embark on your next chapter. Go get ’em! 🐻

Long Arm Quilting: Just For Fun Quilting
LAQ pattern: "Tartan" by Urban Elementz
Screen printed numbers: DBPS
Spoonflower fabric designers:
Jess Prout
Palmetto and Pine Design

06/10/2026

Celebrating Miss Emily’s graduation with her very own memory quilt! 🎓✨ Her quilt is filled with the moments that made her high school years so special ... from her beautiful work with the Unified basketball team to the Dunefest shirts and jersey she loved. We even included photos of her “dog tags” collected from every Dunefest event she participated in! A memorable vacation hat logo, cherished ribbons and other favorite shirts from elementary through high school were included. And anchoring it all? Her beloved grandpa’s sweater as the border, the most special touch of all. 🥹 She chose a variegated gray cotton backing for a lighter feel, and we finished it all off with her name hand-embroidered in the corner … just as an artist signs their work of art!

Emily, it was such a joy creating this for you. Wishing you all the very best in this exciting new chapter. You’ve earned it!

Congratulations! 🎉❤️💫

Long Arm Quilting:
LAQ pattern: "Windswept" by .elementz
Photos on fabric:
Backing fabric: Essentials Dry Brush Silver by