Quick Change Blog Hop

Hello Everyone and welcome to my blog!

For all of you that are new to Antler Quilt Design, I'll do a little introduction. My name is Doug Leko and I am the designer behind the name. I have been quilting since the age of 5, and started my own company at the age of 14. I have always loved quilting.

Please visit my website to learn more about me. www.antlerquiltdesign.com
(My exciting NEW website will be up and running very soon.)

I was honored when Karen Burn asked if I would contribute a bed runner for this book. Bed runners have always peeked my interest and I have published several other bed runners as single patterns or as a companion size in my full-size patterns.

My bed runner for the book Quick Change, is titled "Fireworks". The runner features Primitive Gatherings fabrics by Moda Fabrics.

What inspired your bed runner?

My bed runner was inspired by The Fourth of July. I imagined my family "up north" at the lake, watching all of the fireworks getting shot off into the night sky. The perfect connection - three of my favorite star blocks look just like colorful explosions.

The bed runner was beautifully quilted by the talented Natalia Bonner of Piece N Quilt




Do you have another favorite project from Quick Change? 

I like many of the other runners, but of my favorite is "White Diamonds" by Kimberly Jolly of Fat Quarter Shop.

I really like the classic two-color look.

What does the master bedroom of your dreams look like? 
This what my mater bedroom would look like. The feel and look is relaxing and calming. I really like the fireplace and the open door on the back side of the room. 

I hope you like the bed runner as much as I do!
Happy Quilting,
Doug

Martingale is giving away an eBook of Quick Change!

To enter please leave a comment below, telling us what is your favorite style of quilting (i.e. modern, traditional, miniatures, applique, etc.)

Be sure to visit with the other featured designers!

Tuesday, April 28: Blog-hop kickoff at Stitch This!

Wednesday, April 29: Kimberly Jolly and Jocelyn Ueng at Fat Quarter Shop

Thursday, April 30: Heather Andrus & Megan Jimenez at Quilt Story

Friday, May 1: Brigitte Heitland at Zen Chic

Saturday, May 2: Heidi Pridemore at the Whimsical Workshop Studio

Monday, May 4: Amanda Leins at Mandalei

Tuesday, May 5: Doug Leko at Antler Quilt Design

Wednesday, May 6: Audrie Bidwell at Blue is Bleu

Thursday, May 7: Stephanie Prescott giveaway via Facebook

Quilted in Honor by Island Batik for Operation Homefront

In their efforts to support the QUILTED IN HONOR program, numerous celebrity designers have donated their time and talents to design quilts that pay tribute to military service men and women and their families.

Antler Quilt Design is deeply honored
to be part of Quilted in Honor.

Here is my quilt designed for this wonderful cause. This pattern is offered as a free-to-use pattern that you can download and begin using right away!

Follow the links above to read more about supporting this outstanding organization that supports our veterans and their families.

Happy Quilting,

Doug

Stranded on a Mysterious Island with Moda...Our Favorite Notions!

Hello Everyone!

Moda is having a great time being stranded on a Mysterious Island.

We have learned so much about these fun ladies' favorite sewing notions. Here are my favorite notions - consider adding them to your sewing bin.

Happy Quilting!
Doug