Red Feathered Star Quilt Throw

Simple but elegant, the feathered star patchwork pattern is pretty in the single block.

Red Feathered Star Lap Quilt Throw

I can still remember the first time I saw a feathered star quilt. It was hanging at a quilt show, in the back row, without any ribbon, not exactly a reject but not loved, either. The young quilter who had made it was sitting with her mother close by, although I didn't know that at first.

As I made a bee line for the quilt, I told the lady sitting next to the feathered star quilt this was one of my all-time favorite patchwork quilt patterns and I really liked the one she was sitting by. She beamed at the young quilter sitting next to her and I realized then the young woman next to her had made it.

Like most patchwork patterns, the patchwork patterns can take on different designs based on what fabrics are used. In this red feathered star quilt, reds, white and beige fabrics have been used, a basic elegant color palette that makes this design even more beautiful.

Here's the feathered star quilt in a bigger design with the feathered stars together:

Several feathered stars form the center of this red feathered star quilt throw.

Combined with the detailed border with the red stars, this is a lovely throw that will add an elegant touch to any room. I would be tempted to used is a quilted wall hanging so I could enjoy the design whenever I looked at it, wouldn't you?

Charlotte

Reindeer Games Lap Quilt Throw

This reindeer is getting into trouble, or at least into a gift package.

Reindeer Games Lap Quilt Throw

Naughty reindeer?

You bet, or at least mischievous ones are featured in this charming, brand new 50x60-inch Reindeer Games lap quilt throw.

In addition to the furry reindeer, I loved the trouble they were getting into in each of the quilt blocks.

Talented reindeer, this one is showing off balancing a Christmas tree on his nose.

Maybe it's not trouble, more like highly talented. After all, they have most of the year to practice their juggling and balancing skills before Santa needs them.

Reindeer also need to be able to carry presents and fly at the same time.

Looks like these reindeer have their juggling and balancing act down pat, and just in time!

Reindeer games practicing for Christmas eve.

Now where is Rudolph?

Charlotte

Holiday Traditions Quilt Throw Wall Hanging

Holiday Traditions Quilt Throw Wall Hanging celebrated the best of the Christmas holiday.

Holiday Traditions Quilt Throw Wall Hanging

What are some of your holiday traditions?

We didn't have too many set in stone but we did keep to a few of the basics: hanging stockings on a mantle, baking cookies, making gingerbread houses, decorating a tree. This brand new, all cotton quilt throw includes some of those traditions, and more.

A snowman keeps a red cardinal company in this traditional Christmas snow scene.

Although we grew up in South America, and a new bathing suit was part of our Christmas gift traditions, we heard about snow. It was the promise of seeing snow that got us excited about our move up north. I still get excited at the prospect of seeing the first snow, don't you?

Hanging stockings from a mantle is another Christmas tradition.

This brand new, imported from India quilt also has a sweet scene of stockings getting hung on a fireplace mantle. To personalize, you could add names, or initials, those are teeny, tiny stockings, almost the size of stockings for mice. And yes, I have a little stocking on my fireplace for the cats, and the Christmas mouse.

In our home, baking cookies was a favorite pastime even when I had stepchildren.

And what is Christmas without gingerbread - houses, cookies, ornaments. Love the smell of gingerbread anything cooking in the oven so was enchanted to find these little gingerbread cookies having fun in another Holiday Traditions quilt block.

What holiday traditions do you have in your family?

Charlotte

Santa Express Quilt Throw Wall Hanging

Applique trains, reindeer, trees and snowmen are part of the Santa Express Throw landscape.

Santa Express Quilt Throw Wall Hanging

Here's an easy way to add a train to your holiday decor without having to set up one train track. Santa Express Quilt Throw Wall Hanging has a little train traveling through the center bordered by train tracts.

Charming applique and embroidered characters are along the way and in the train cars, including this little blond girl with her brown bear dressed for snow - or maybe for bed?

This little blond girl has a nice companion, a teddy bear ready for bed!

One of the charming details of Santa Express Quilt Throw Wall Hanging is the railroad tracks at the bottom and top. 

The brand new, imported throw is made out of multi-patterned cottons in holiday green and red fabrics.

Cute train tracks along the border encourage the train to keep on going.

Christmas trees, presents, snowmen are all along the border of this 50x60-inch lap quilt and throw.

To easily turn this into a wall hanging, Santa Express Quilt Throw Wall Hanging has a sleeve on the back so it can easily give any room a holiday theme. When not in use, the sleeve lays flat on the back and is barely noticeable.

Lap quilt throws are easy ways to change the look of a room either by hanging these quilts or by tossing one over the back of a sofa or easy chair.

Choo Choo!

Charlotte

Happy Holidays Cardinals Quilt Throw Wall Hanging

Happy Holidays Cardinals Quilt Throw Wall Hanging nicely marries nature with the holidays.

Happy Holidays Cardinals Quilt Throw Wall Hanging

Living in Missouri, it is also hard not to appreciate all of the red cardinals-related references, from baseball teams to kids groups. One of the signs of the holidays for me is seeing red cardinals in my feeders when it snows. There is nothing so pretty as the male red birds against the white countryside.

I'm reminded of that vision every time I see Happy Holidays Cardinals Quilt Throw Wall Hanging, only I don't have to worry about driving in the snow storm. 

These brand new, imported quilt throws have a warm, country feel thanks to the patterned fabrics and simple, applique red cardinal birds.

Simple applique red cardinal birds add country charm to Happy Holidays Cardinals Quilt Throw.

There is also nice space under the birdhouse to add a family name in custom embroidery to easily personalize these quilt throws, we have made several with custom embroidery in that spot over the years.

This design brings the outdoors inside without the cold.

Good spot to make into a personalized gift, the space under the birdhouse.

Don't those red cardinals look happy?

I can easily see this quilt throw handing from an entryway or den, welcoming the neighbors to a warm Christmas party, can't you?

Charlotte

Santa's Workshop Quilt Throw Wall Hanging

Santa's Workshop Quilt throw wall hanging quickly turns any room into a very busy place!

Santa Workshop Quilt Throw Wall Hanging

I really should have a Santa's Workshop Quilt Throw Wall Hanging in my business office, sometimes it feels like I am another one of those little pointed-ear workers madly trying to get projects done - hopefully, in time!

This charming, all cotton imported from India lap quilt throw features very detailed applique and embroidered elves, some working on favorite holiday traditions. One of the reasons I love lap quilt throws is that they can so quickly change the decor of a room, either by hanging them or tossing one over the back of an easy chair or sofa.

This one would definitely be fun as a holiday quilt wall hanging in a den, entryway or sewing room. 

Did you grow up with trains under the Christmas tree? So did I and this elf is putting the finishing touches on a train for a good little boy, or girl.

This applique elf in santa's workshop quilt throw wall hanging looks like he's almost finished.

Now most of our Christmases growing up where on the Equator so for Christmas we usually got a new swimsuit. That didn't prevent us, however, from wondering about the kids who were given ice skates for Christmas.

This elf is lacing a set of skates in santa's workshop quilt throw all hanging. Love his smile!

This next elf made me chuckle. Having grown up with slide rulers and telescopes, I am sure this is one of Santa's engineering elfs!

This elf is wood-working in santa's workshop quilt throw all hanging, love the ruler in his pocket.

And finally last, but not least, what does this elf look like to you?

Putting the finishing touches on a doll house, this little elf looks like a girl elf to me.

Look at that pretty top, I am sure this is a girl elf finishing the doll house by carefully adding tacks to the roof.

And the biggest jolly elf of them all, of course, in the center, Santa himself! Ho Ho Ho!

Charlotte

Red Double Wedding Ring Throw Wall Hanging

Red Double Wedding Ring lap quilt throw wall hanging is a great gift for a Christmas wedding.

Red Double Wedding Ring Throw Wall Hanging

Christmas has become one of the favorite times of the year for weddings - well, any time of the year becomes special when one has a wedding but the trend has been to mark the day with a ceremony around this time of year.

One of the couples included the daughter of one of our long-time customers. She wanted something appropriate for the wedding party as gifts but not too sentimental so I located these red and white double wedding ring lap quilt throws.

The double wedding ring patchwork quilt pattern has been a favorite wedding gift for decades. Considered one of the hardest quilt patterns to make, many quilters will bypass even trying to make this design because of the curves in the pattern.

Red Double Wedding Ring Throw Wall Hanging is finished with hand quilted flowers in the center.

This is the last Red Double Wedding Ring Throw Wall Hanging in our inventory. It is brand new with a white cotton backing and hand quilting.

Made in China.

A sleeve on the back of Red Double Wedding Ring Throw Wall Hanging easily hangs the quilt.

The polyfill makes the lap quilt throw lightweight and the design is nice enough that this could easily be added to a wall for holiday decoration.

Wash in cold; dry on cool.

If you don't need a Christmas wedding gift, Red Double Wedding Ring Throw Wall Hanging would make a nice splash of color on the back of that sofa or favorite easy chair. I will bet even Santa might be tempted to curl up with it for a quick cat nap!

Charlotte

Circus Baby Crib Quilt Gift Set

Circus Baby Crib Quilt Gift Set includes a bear toy dressed in a cute clown suit.

Circus Baby Crib Quilt Gift Set

Circus Baby Crib Quilt Gift Set was inspired by a customer looking for a circus-inspired gift for her son. She had a little known book about a boy running off to join the circus and thought a complimentary quilt would be a nice addition so we picked up an extra one to share.

This brand new, imported 36x48-inch baby crib quilt features an applique elephant, sea lion and real lion against bright, primary colors in the solid background fabrics. A circus tent in the back stands out nicely against a blue sky.

Backing for this charming baby crib quilt is a blue and white checked fabric.

Little clown bear will carry the Circus Baby Crib Quilt care guide.

To keep Circus Baby Crib Quilt company, a little bear is wearing a cute clown suit. The bear will deliver the free quilt care guide.

Isn't this applique lion charming?

And what circus is complete without a cat? In this case, it's a sweet lion playing with an applique blue and white ball.

To personalize, there is a 3-inch band of fabrics at the bottom and space over the circus tent to add custom embroidery if you want to personalize this baby crib quilt. This would also make a great way to change out a nursery by using this baby crib quilt as a wall hanging.

Charlotte

Floral Double Wedding Ring Throw

Blue and yellow flowers form the rings in the traditional double wedding ring quilt pattern.

Floral Double Wedding Ring Throw

I love anything floral so finding this sweet Floral Double Wedding Ring Throw was a great find. 

This brand new, imported lap quilt throw forms the double wedding rings with flowers. The blue and yellow machine embroidered flowers are linked with vining leaves against a white cotton background. 

Detailed hand quilting helps to give this brand new throw additional texture.

Detailed hand quilting adds texture and dimension to the overall design. And another find?

Look on the back!

This lovely throw has a pretty complimentary floral backing.

Floral Double Wedding Ring Throw is reversible with a complimentary blue and yellow printed fabric so you can easily reverse this throw to update your room decor. Reversible quilts are great to quickly change up a room by turning it to the other side, whether it's folded over the back of a sofa or chair, or stretched out on the foot of a bed.

So pretty on both sides, don't you think?

Charlotte

12 Good Wishes Throw

12 Good Wishes Throw would make a lovely quilted wall hanging at an entrance for holiday decor.

12 Good Wishes Throw

If there is one throw I give as a housewarming gift, especially this time of year, it's this one. 12 Good Wishes Throw is a charming 50x60-inch lap quilt throw that includes a number of good wishes for the family and home.

Each of the throw blocks has an image, and word, that associates with the wish. A card enclosed with the throw explains each block and wish.

With each 12 Good Wishes Throw, an explanation of the wishes enclosed.

One of my customers who received this as a housewarming gift said it reminder her of a modern version of the 12 Days of Christmas, which is a lovely comparison.

In addition to a well-wishing quilt, this charming throw is a perfect size to hang in a room or entry way to easily add a dash of holiday decor.

Charlotte

ABC in Clouds Baby Crib Quilt

New ABC in Clouds Baby Crib Quilt now available at Bluebird Gardens.

New ABC in Clouds Baby Crib Quilt

ABC in Clouds Baby Quilt has been a customer favorite for several years. The detailed machine applique, the hand-quilting and the cloud at the top where the 50x60-inch baby quilt can easily be personalized with custom embroidery all contribute to this being a great baby gift.

ABC in Clouds Baby Crib Quilt top white cloud where custom embroidery can be added.

One of our customers needed something smaller so we worked with our supplier to get us some 36x48-inch, baby crib size versions of this same design. ABC in Clouds Baby Crib Quilt offers the same all-cotton, quality machine applique details including the cloud at the top so this crib quilt can easily be personalized with custom embroidery.

ABC in Clouds Baby Crib Quilt has a bright yellow and white checked backing.

For cat lovers, the C is still there, too!

ABC in Clouds Baby Crib Quilt also has nice hand-quilting to add texture.

These brand new, baby crib quilts are good gifts for both boys and girls.

They are made in India and can take several months to get shipped to the US. This is one of several brand new baby crib quilts we recently added to our baby quilt inventory.

I will be featuring some more of our new baby crib quilts shortly.

Charlotte

Molly's Tree

Can you guess that this is a Halloween tree? What gave it away, the purple?!

Molly's Tree

Sometimes when I go through a quilt show, I miss some of the subtleties of some of the work and this tree is one of those quilts I have grown to appreciate since I first saw it.

I love trees so the subject matter is a favorite. I vaguely remember pondering about the fabric color choices but didn't give it much thought until I was revisiting some of the work that was displayed at Piece and Plenty's 2015 bi-annual quilt guild show in Rolla, Missouri.

Now trees do change color in the fall but when I think of purple, I think of Halloween and cats and pumpkins. And apparently so did Kathy Turner, Molly's Mom, who made this quilt!

And here's the reason why this quilt was made with purple.

The other quilt element this quilted tree demonstrates well is the power, and effect, of quilting on the finished product.

Quilting reminds me of looking at a dress on a hangar. One doesn't know the full impact of the dress until one puts it on. Same thing with a quilt, one doesn't get the full effect of the work until it is quilted.

Without quilting, this would be a yellow tree on purple. With the quilting, there is a suggestion of wind and ghosts and ghouls and who knows what else is lurking in the purple, don't you think?

Boo!

Charlotte

Midnight in the Garden Quilt Wall Hanging

Midnight in Garden Quilt Wall Hanging

When I think of Halloween, black cats play a prominent place in those thoughts. My first cat was a gorgeous black cat with yellow eyes, and this quilt wall hanging reminded me of her.

"Midnight in the Garden" quilt wall hanging was shared at Piece and Plenty Quilt Guild's 2015 bi-annual show in Rolla, Missouri. Unfortunately the description attached the quilt was a complaint about not being able to use Pay Pal to pay for the entry so I don't have a lot of details about the quilt.

It was made by Dorreene Reynolds and is 23-inches by 19-inches, a nice wall hanging size, by the way. Installed at the right place on a wall this charming quilt wall hanging could easily "fill in" for a missing window.

Besides the black cat's green eyes, I love the circular flowers among the applique greenery. 

And why is the cat in the garden at midnight?

Check out the other garden visitor in the bottom left hand corner.

Charlotte

October Quilt Wall Hanging

October Quilt Wall Hanging

I have to confess, October is one of my all-time favorite months out of the four seasons.

October is the leading fall month in Missouri, a time when temperatures start to dip into sweater weather and trees bedeck themselves in gorgeous colors before leaves fall and grey days slip in.

Not to mention the sunflowers and pumpkins, lots and lots of pumpkins. So many that I have learned to buy extra if I still want pumpkins for Thanksgiving because most get ordered, and sold, for fall decorating and Halloween.

These landmarks of the month and charmingly detailed in this applique October quilt wall hanging that was featured at the 2015 bi-annual Piece and Plenty Quilt Guild show in Rolla. Although less obvious, I loved the "flying geese" triangles over the patchwork leaves in the top right corner, another wonderful sighting that marks the change in season.

I missed getting the card with the information on who made this charming quilt but it appears to have won a second place ribbon. Nicely done!

Anything you would have added to mark October in Missouri?

Charlotte

Midnight Blooms Quilted Wall Hanging

Midnight Blooms Quilted Wall Hanging at Piece and Plenty's 2005 Quilt Festival in Rolla, Mo.

Midnight Blooms Quilted Wall Hanging

I get a lot of inspiration from my garden. I also enjoy visiting quilt shows to see what other artists are making. The bi-annual Piece and Plenty Quilt Guild show in my hometown is a delight and one that lets me see what friends do with their fabric stashes.

This was one of my favorite small wall hangings, Midnight Blooms Quilted Wall Hanging. Quilts make wonderful wall art and this little gem would be a focal point in any room.

The color, red, is a personal favorite. Some quilters tell me they are afraid of that bold color but I love it, it not only easily adds an accent to a quilt but becomes a beautiful stage for detailed applique work.

Love the descriptions with each of the quilts at the Piece and Plenty Quilt Guild 2015 show.

Picking the right fabric tones is an art form all on its own. I have seen too many beautifully-made quilts with poor fabric choices but this is not one of them. The red fabrics are just the right combination of reds, complimentary to each other without competing.

The marbled border fabric has some yellow, which is nicely reflected in the other red fabrics used in the center block.

In addition to the color, the applique birds and branches remind me of the trees surrounding my house. Also busy with feathered visitors, this handmade quilted wall hanging nicely captures the summer joy I hear in my garden.

The other major factor in this quilt is the quilting, beautiful details, you can see it in the cream white background close to the birds and branches.

Midnight Blooms Quilted Wall Hanging received special recognition for the beautiful work.

Others apparently thought this was a special work, too, it won 3rd Place in the Special Exhibit category.

Aren't those ribbons special? They were made out of felt and what a charming idea to make the top into a dahlia-looking flower. 

Nice job, Alyce and Lee!

Charlotte

Corona Lanterns Lap Quilt Throw

Corona Lanterns is a lovely lap quilt and throw with beautiful ocean green and blue fabrics.

Corona Lanterns Lap Quilt and Throw

This is a charming throw made by one of my neighbors. Diana has a great eye for color, and it's apparent in this beautiful Corona Lanterns Lap Quilt and Throw.

The fabrics remind me of ocean colors, the aqua blues and greens merging into each other like ocean tides.

I told Diana this lap quilt and throw reminds me of Christmas ornaments and she laughed. She sees trees, which made me think this would also make a very interesting quilt wall hanging at an entrance where everyone can see what they want to see.

A detailed embroidered label on the back gives you full details of quilt materials.

To easily make this made in USA lap quilt and throw into a quilted wall hanging, we can add tabs on the back to thread a curtain rod. Or pick up wooden quilt hangars that you install like a picture frame.

Center bottom is a good place to add custom embroidery in a dark blue thread.

This brand new lap quilt and throw is also easy to customize by adding custom embroidery at the bottom. I would recommend a dark navy blue thread color so the embroidery could be seen through the darker fabrics.

Lovely corporate gift to that special client, or family member.

So pretty, regardless of what you see in it!

Charlotte

Don't Store Quilts in Plastic

One of our personalized ABC baby quilts wrapped in plastic to ship. Should be temporary!

Don't Store Quilts in Plastic

I know, here I am telling you not to store quilts in plastic and I just wrapped a personalized Alphabet in Clouds baby quilt in two plastic bags.

It's temporary, just for shipping in the event the box gets damaged. It happens very infrequently but when it does, I don't want our customers getting a damaged gift quilt at their end.

Once you get the quilt, remove from plastic and discard. To best store the quilt, fold like a sleeping bag. If you want to protect it, tuck the quilt into s cotton pillow case or wrap in a piece of cotton fabric.

How do you currently store your quilts?

Charlotte

All Blue Double Wedding Ring Quilt

Our all blue double wedding ring quilt features a nice variety of blue-toned fabrics.

All Blue Double Wedding Ring Quilt

Double wedding ring quilts are one of the most popular wedding and anniversary gifts. When I started Bluebird Gardens in 1998, it was one of the most requested patterns by beginning quilters, not something I recommend. The traditional patchwork design is one of the hardest patchwork quilts to make, which is why we started to make and offer them.

This all blue double wedding ring quilt in a king size was inspired by blue flowers in my garden: spring-blooming bluebells are the light blue, false indigo Lobelia suggested the darker navy blue tones.  Since blue is still the leading favorite bedroom color, I thought weaving a variety of blue-toned fabrics would help the quilt fit into a variety of blue home decor choices.

The high quality cotton fabrics include a white cotton with blue flowers to a solid navy blue fabric at the ring corners.

A wide range of blue fabric colors make this a very versatile gift quilt.

The double wedding ring quilt was made in the larger king size so that it can be used on both king-size and queen-size beds. Most beds these days have extra padding, making the traditional quilt sizes a little short on the sides.

By selecting a larger size, the quilt will definitely cover the bed sides and, if one size larger than the bed, provide full coverage down the sides.

I still recommend to customers that they measure the mattress size and the height of the mattress to make sure the quilt they are selecting will give them the home decor look they are wanting.

This made in USA quilt was also finished with renewable, sustainable bamboo fill, which adds a warmth similar to cotton but eliminates the environmentally-damaged process for harvesting cotton.

The quilt is machine quilted for easy care. Machine quilting makes the washing and drying of this double wedding ring quilt easy in a home washing machine and dryer. Wash on cold; dry on cool.

The flower inside each of the rings adds a lovely dimension to the overall design. 

Double wedding ring quilts are wonderful to personalize by adding a couple's name and wedding date in a corner block.

Charlotte

Personalized Pooh Bear Baby Quilt Gift Set

Our Pooh Bear Baby Quilt has been personalized with the baby's full name and birth date.

Personalized Pooh Bear Baby Quilt Gift Set

I have to admit, I love getting our personalized baby quilts customized and gift-wrapped to ship. It's one of the reasons why we started offering gift sets, all of our customers have to do is tell us what they want embroidered on the quilt and written on the gift card.

This was a return customer wanting another unique made in USA baby crib quilt for a nephew. After getting the Pooh Bear Sweet Dreams baby crib quilt personalized, it was time to get it ready to ship. That includes adding our care tag on the back of the quilt; wash in cold, dry on cool.

I add care tags to our custom baby crib quilts before packing for shipping.

No Pooh Bear baby crib quilt would be complete without a friend. For this Pooh Bear baby crib quilt, we added a Tiger toy to keep the quilt company and to carry the quilt care guide.

Tiger toy delivers the quilt care guide for the custom Pooh Bear baby crib quilt.

Once I added the quilt care guide to Tiger, it was time to get them tucked into a box and on their way.

So exciting to be a small part in welcoming another baby to the world!

Charlotte

Dresden Plate Flowers Quilt

It's summer and my garden has something blooming at all times. The imminent arrival of more flowers reminded me of this charming quilt at the 2015 Ozark Festival of Quilts featuring a very traditional patchwork quilt pattern, dresden plates. This patchwork pattern turns the traditioanl plates into whimsical flowers:

This handmade quilt was titled "Fun with Dresden Plates" by Cynthia Felts.

The quilter, Cynthia Felts, offered more details about this handmade quilt and I particularly like the use of "fun" in the title:

Cynthia Felts machine pieced, hand appliqued and quilted this charming quilt. Nice job!

I would be happy to have these flowers in my garden, wouldn't you?

Charlotte