What Customers Say about Quiltville!!

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Baby Julia is thrilled with her baby quilt, lovingly pieced by Grandma Barb Dangel of Needham, MA.

Bonnie,

The quilt just arrived and I am thrilled.  When I did my research to find a machine quilter I knew from the
moment I read your customer testamonials that you were the one.  My instincts didn't let me down.  As a long
time hand quilter I am very picky.  I'm not sure I could have done as much quilting by hand as you have
done with your machine.  The motifs you picked for the various areas were perfect.  I love it all.

I can hardly wait to send the next one.  It is totally different from this one so the anticipation of it being turned into a true heirloom will be great. I thank you again and look forward to many more e-mails and collaberations.

Dee Jensen,
Tacoma. Washington

Bonnie,
I've been meaning to tell you that I entered The Map Quilt  in the PIQF show
(in Santa Clara) and it got in. Not only that, the show opened last night
and.... it got first place in the innovative category!!! Can you believe it?

Thanks so much for your wonderful work on it.

Thanks again.
Lois


I put 2 quilts pieced by me and quilted by Bonnie in the show to sell at Sisters, Oregon.
So, I strolled into town about 10am and am hoping I can find the quilts.
On the way through I found one... I was so excited to find the sale tag  gone and so early in the day!!

                 They had a table set up behind the Stitchin' Post for those trying to locate  quilts. So, I flip through and only see the one that I had found. The other one was not even in the book.:( The ladies could tell me nothing (they were
                 just volunteers) except that with so many quilts in the show that  the list can't be guaranteed perfect, which I completely understood. So, I hoofed it  ALL through town looking for my quilt. Where oh where was it!! Down and
                 back, down and back. Thank goodness Sisters isn't any bigger and thank goodness I've lost almost 50 pounds!

LOL No luck!  My plan was if my quilts didn't sell, was to hang out until 6:30 and pick it/them up after the show,
but if they sold I could just go home when I was ready. So, I hoofed it down to the main quilt show office
and told them the dilemma.

Jean Wells happened to be there and so she looked up the "missing" quilt to see if someone brought in a tag.
She asked me to describe it, then she said, "I think that's the one I bought last night".

OHMYGOSH!!! Huh? I think my jaw dropped open!! So, one of the gals grabbed her tickets (it
                 looked like she had bought 4 of them) and compared with my number...
YES, It was at her home right now!!!!!!!!!!!

                 CAN YOU BELIEVE IT??!! That was a huge compliment and she didn't even have to say anything!!
She commented that when she saw it she was smitten with it!! Bonnie!!!!
Can you believe Jean Wells owns OUR quilt!!???
                 She did also say, oops, your quilt didn't get to hang in the show, I guess  I'll have to wait to bring
them home next year until after the show.:)))

Lori DeJarnatt,
Madras, Oregon

IT'S HERE!  I love it!  You did a wonderful job!  I came home and put it on the bed and turned on the bed side table lights,the overhead lights  and opened the drapes.  I adore the feathers.The leaves in the sashing are perfect.  I can't believe how you
are able to see just the right thing to put in just the right places.  I love the feathered hearts. The feathers in the courthouse steps were just what they needed.

My quilt has twenty-five blocks, it was a sampler quilt made of Civil War Reproduction fabrics.   I had Bonnie heirloom quilt it.  When It came back to me, I was astounded that every block was quilted as if it were a separate quilt.  Each one was totally different.  Bonnie is truly an artist.  She's the "only" machine quilter as far as I'm concerned

LaRue Jones
Hixson, TN

Bonnie,
The quilt arrived today and it is fabulous. In fact, it far exceeds my expectations.
Your marvelous quilting showcases all the squares so lovingly created when my daughter was ten.
I can hardly wait to finish showing the binding and to present it to her for her 25th birthday.
It will be a treasure forever.

I am now working on an applique quilt of sea turtles for her graduation from college which we care crossing our
fingers and hoping will take place in December. Can you sign me up for a date to quilt this quilt?
If I actually have a date, I will move forward faster.

Thanks for caring about our treasures.
Randi Heinrich
Stockton, CA

I made this feathered star quilt from Marsha McCloskey's Feathered Quilts book, making
it using the bar quilt technique ( no set in seams :) It was beautiful, I made it in red and cream , both were tone on tone fabrics.  Then I pondered how to quilt it and I knew at once the only quilting that would do this beauty justice was Bonnie's special touch with her heirloom style machine quilting.
I sent it to her and told her to do what felt right to her...I have come to trust her judgement completely in these matters.  Well, she didn't let me down...by a long shot!!  My quilt was returned to me with a life in it I didn't think possible!  There are expertly crafted feather wreaths in the setting squares, and a rolling feathered border design to die for :)))  Also numerous designs in the stars and blocks all surrounded by yummy stippling to help set them off.  I have always hand quilted, just now beginning to venture into the world of machine quilting small projects myself.  I would have never been able to handquilt this with the density of quilting that Bonnie was able to put into it.
Can't wait to get the binding on and sleep tight under this baby...she has truly made a believer in me of the magic of machine quilting! Thanks Bonnie...you're the best!
Kathy McCarty in Ohio

Bonnie,
I received the quilt today and I absolutely love it.  You did a beautiful job and I really love the choices you made for the designs.  I have always loved that swirl design and the leaves, too.
Thank you so much for taking such care with my quilt.
Lynnette Pham
Alameda, CA

Hi Bonnie!!!!
I just wanted to let you know that I entered the piano watercolor quilt  in the county fair
and it won a first place premium ribbon!!! Thanks so much for the wonderful quilting on it.
Christa Sigman
Athens, OH (home of the Ohio(tm) U. Bobcats)

Oh BONNIE.....!!!!!!!!!
All I can say is WOW........!  I loved this simple little quilt top before I
sent it to you -- and it's even better now!  I think you should sign your
name, Bonnie Hunter, Quilter Extraordinaire........!

I took my little 9-patch quilt to Cedar Rapids with me Friday to show
Brenda...... I am just soooooooo thrilled with it!  Still working on this
next one.... hope to make a lot of headway on it over labor day weekend....
now if only you have a cancellation LOL.
Hugs 'n Stitches..........
Cheryl Rogers
Ames, IA

You are marvelous.
My MIL has hers hung on the wall and your ears must have been burning hot August 20 as all the relatives went crazy over it ... Then I gave Kelly Paloma her quilt, and my "grown-up" 13-year-old niece cried over the pink/aqua Irish chain quilt.
Truthfully,My nose was a tiny bit out of joint as they were fixated on the beautiful quilitng, (Vicky said, "the piecing is quite nice but it is the beautiful stitching that makes this so special...She works at the Santa Barbara Art Museum...) but my husband was beaming because he felt he had contributed to the quilt...by "earning" the money to pay for the quilting. I had to laugh and I do appreciate your work and it is true that the quilting makes the quilt.
Dottie Allen
Portland Oregon

Dear Bonnie -
It is FANTASTIC!  You did a great job.  Thanks.
We look at it more from the back than from the front.  That is the best way
to appreciate your quilting without being distracted by the piecing and
applique.  (I found that funny little four pointed star that I forgot to
stitch down - got to fix that.)   The quilting design (the one you referred
to as "paisley") is just beautiful.  Ooooh, aaaah!!!!!
Oh here come the ladies.  I may let them take a stitch or two in the
binding.  While they eat their hearts out  (VVBG).
Elizabeth Boyd
Louisville, KY

My Garden Path quilt was a way to use up my Civil War era scraps. I left
nice wide rows of muslin to show off the quilting. Bonnie did a wonderful
inter-twining feather and stippled in the background. It is heavily quilted
just like I wanted and especially after washing it has a very old fashioned
look to it. It is my very favorite new "old" quilt!

Hugs
Lori DeJarnatt
Madras, Oregon
This is another quilt of Lori's:


Hello Bonnie,
I'm so excited I'm shaking.  I opened the box and saw the quilt.  Well, I couldn't get it unfolded quickly enough, and draped it over the top of my king size bed.  You are right, Bonnie, it's glorious!  You are an artist with that longarm machine,
and I know you put your blood, sweatand tears into this one.  I appreciate all the time you took, and the beautiful job you did.  You put into the quilt, as much love as I did when I pieced it.  An extraordinary person you are, Bonnie Hunter.  I will tell all my friends about you and your work.
(well....., maybe I won't, they'll fill your date book up so much I won't get an ppointment for my tops...LOL)

You're a doll Bonnie!  I love your work!

Thank you and God Bless,
Janice Brooks
Billerica, MA

Bonnie,
    My quilt arrived safely today and I love it.  I spread it out on the floor and spent a lot of time studying all of the quilting on it.  So many different patterns and intricate designs!  I'm very pleased with it and so glad I waited to have you do the quilting.   Thank you very much for your
services and I hope to be able to send more tops to you in the future.

Sincerely,
Terrie Carr
Valentine, NE


Bonnie,
My quilt arrived Monday.  It is beautiful!  I have never had a quilt so heavily quilted.  It took me some time to believe that it was mine.  I took it to work and everyone said, "Wow, did you do this?"  I, of course, said "Well, I did some of it!"  They don't understand the difference between piecing and quilting so the explanation usually takes a while.  I can't wait to get the binding done
so I can wash it and see it pucker!
Shelley Bayer
Meriden CT

Bonnie!!!!
The mailwoman was just here with a package for me!  I squealed, "It's my quilt!"  and she had to wait until I opened it so that she could see too. It's gorgeous!!! Woohoo!  It's true, quilting really does make the quilt. And looks great draped over my new sofa :-)))
Now to find some fabric for binding. Thanks for the wonderful job :-)))))
Kathy Boehm
Woodlands CA

I just had Bonnie machine quilt a stack & whack kaleidoscope quilt for me.  It was waiting for me when I returned from the Restoration Conference. I had never had anyone professionally machine quilt something for me before and she did an amazing job, quilting beautiful medallions with stippling in the non-kaleidoscope neutral areas and swirls in the rest.
She quilted special effects in the two borders AND she put up with my e-mails and phone calls.  I finally just asked her to use her judgement and it was a wise move.
For those of you who know me, I am really a lover of hand quilting and only
do machine quilting on things that I know will be treated rough.  Or in this
case, one that I didn't have time to hand quilt but deserved much better
than my machine quilting.
Jan Drechsler

Bonnie:
The quilt arrived today . It is absolutely stunning. You quilted above and beyond the call of duty.
I really love the hearts in the white border. I will be showing it off at Lancaster.  I will attache the binding to the front this evening. And I can whip the edge down on the back while on the way to Lancaster.Thanks a ton. How long did it take to do one like that?
Hugs
Joanne Dotter
Patchwork Acres, Oregon
PS.. ladies, you wouldn't  believe what a beautiful job Bonnie did on my quilt.

I received a box yesterday, and inside were my 2 quilts!!! Bonnie did a spectacular job.  If any of you want to skip the drudge work of  basting, and wrestling a quilt under your machine.  Treat yourself to  Bonnie's talents.  She truly brought the quilts to life with her whimsical  designs, feathers with tendrils, heart vines, berry vines enclosed in  circles!!  I tell you she does a fabulous job!!!
Thank-you Bonnie!!!
From one very satisfied customer!!!
Kim Gibbs, in very windy S. Calif.

Dear Bonnie,
I picked my quilt up at the post office the other day and I just want to let you know
how pleased my husband and I were.

Kari, the little one it is for got so excited.  Nikki the oldest said "Mom, isn't it beautiful!"  Both girls got toy sewing machines for Christmas and they both want to start a quilt, probably just doll size,
but still a quilt. What excitement!

Again thank you for such a great job.
Will be calling in the future!

Irene Wray ~a happy customer!
Valdez, AK

Hiya Gals,

I just got my Bear in the Woods quilt back from Bonnie Hunter and boy,did she do some
incredible quilting!  I will post a picture when I can
(once the  binding is finished being sewn down).

 I've shown it to a few local quilters  here and everyone asked me for her phone number!

Bonnie - you should feel good knowing that I will be sooooo proud to give this to my
DH for our 5th anniversary and display it in our home.  You are terrific!

Hugs,
Lisa Fink
Roseville, CA

Hi Bonnie,

My quilts arrrived safe and sound in the mail on Friday.  I was so excited  when
I opened the box...and so impressed with your work!  You did a fantastic job!
I was so excited that I've almost finished the binding on the Irish Chain and have the
binding ready to be put on the second quilt.

Thanks again for the great work.
I look forward to doing more quilting with you!

Karen Kinsey
Fort Wayne,  IN

Hi Bonnie,
   I finally got to see the quilt you quilted for my friend, Norma Hong. WOW!!!  IT IS BEAUTIFUL!!! The back is as pretty as the front. You did a fine job.

   She took it to her church group that is running the raffle last night and stopped by my house so I could see it.  I spoke to Norma today and the women in the church group were flabbergasted.  One of them said it was the prettiest quilt they have ever raffled.

   Thank you for a job well done,
Mitzie in Maryland

Bonnie...
I finally got to my PO Box and what was waiting for me but Jase & Em's
Wedding Quilt...I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You did an absolutely incredible job...and you can be sure that any other quilts that I
decide to send out will be winging their way to you.
 (and anyone who asks for a referral will be getting your name!)
Thank you...thank you...thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kathy Andrews "Katie-Do"
Suisun City, CA


Bonnie, I received back my two quilts today and all I can say is Wow!!!! Your quilting really sets them off to advantage.
Can't thank you enough for the wonderful job.

Carol M, Victoria, BC

Bonnie!!

The quilt arrived home today (Wednesday) and I am really, really pleased with your work - - you did a beautiful
job and your choices of thread and  design  were perfect.  Thank you SO MUCH!

Please book me for 2 dates in late summer - maybe one in late August  and one in late September.
 Now that I've found you, I can finish several tops  that I couldn't face quilting!

Thrilled to pieces,

Nancy Blake
Duxbury MA