Made-to-Order
Commission a design from the Gallery, select your preferred colour palette, and size, 4-6 week
Custom
Commission a one-of-a-kind custom quilt
6-8 weeks depending on design, and size
Please Note: My custom services are strictly for the artistic design, pattern creation, and visual layout of patchwork. I provide the creative blueprint and artistic direction for your project, but I do not offer sewing, stitching, or assembly services.
How EastEnd Patchwork Quilts are Made
Step 1: Idea
I look for colours, textures, and shapes inspired by what’s around me—nature especially gardens, my neighborhood in the East End, and the Ontario countryside.
Step 2: Design
I gather my fabrics and sketch out a rough layout, playing with the colours and scale until I’m ready to construct the first quilt block.
Step 3: Sew
I make a few more blocks to see how the pieces fit together, deciding on the final arrangement as the overall pattern begins to take shape.
Step 4: Layer
Once the top is sewn together, I layer it with cotton batting and a fabric backing to form the "quilt sandwich"—it’s where the piece finally starts to feel like a blanket.
Step 5: Quilt
Seeing how everything looks at this stage, I decide on the quilting pattern; I hand-stitch the entire piece to pull the three layers together, adding the texture and structure that holds it all in place.
Step 3: Bind
I finish by hand-stitching the binding around the edges, a final detail that makes the quilt durable and ready for years of use.