Toby Lischko, Quilt Teacher, Pattern Maker, Award Winning Quilter.
BIG FABRIC SALE
SOME FABRICS REDUCED AS MUCH AS 50%. GO SHOPPING UNDER "SALE" FABRICS (or click on heading). KITS MADE WITH SALE FABRICS REDUCED AS WELL.
Welcome to Gateway Quilts & Stuff featuring quilt patterns and quilt kits by Toby Lischko. "I love taking a traditional quilt block and creating something new and unique." My designs have been featured in many of the major quilt magazines such as: "Quilter's World", "McCall's Quilting", "McCall's Quick Quilts", "Quilt", "Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting", "The Quilter", and "Miniature Quilt Magazine". Please come back often to see what is new as I am constantly adding new things.
Also please tell all of your quilting friends about my website and be sure to bookmark it.
Woo Hoo.... I finally started my blog. To become a follower you need to go to blogspot. I will keep you up-to-date as to my new designs, post quilts in works, and all about my travels. Please join my adventure!
My quilt MILLEFIORI using Paula Nadelstern's Nuance collection appears inside and ON THE COVER of the March/April 2010 McCall's Quiting magazine! You can see information HERE. Fabric kit and acrylic template set available to make the quilt. (See image below)
EXCITING NEWS: I WILL BE TEACHING FOUR WORKSHOPS AT THE MACHINE QUILTERS EXPO IN PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND IN APRIL. "GLORIFIED NINE-PATCH WITH A TURN", "STARS OVER ST. LOUIS", "FAST EASY APPLIQUED CIRCLES" (OR APPLIQUE FOR DUMMIES), AND "UNFOUNDATION PIECING 101". THERE ARE STILL OPENINGS IN MY CLASSES. YOU CAN SEE MORE INFORMATON AND SIGN UP AT MQX SHOW. I HOPE TO MEET SOME OF YOU THERE.
TWO NEW PAGES: QUILTS FOR SALE AND MY NEW QUILT RETREAT "ST. LOUIS STARS INN". MORE INFORMATION TO COME!
***MY ST. LOUIS STARS BOOK IS IN!!! And it looks better than I could have ever expected! (Of course I am prejudiced.) It contains nine unique quilts that will be sure to satisfy the taste of any quilter. Go to the gallery pages to see images of the quilts that are in it. Want to see a preview of some of the pages? preview
Go shopping on my books/magazines page for ordering. Individual template sets available, for all four sizes of blocks, in the Quilting Supplies section.***
new book
Here's what one reader had to say about my new book: "I finished reading the book yesterday, and I have to compliment you. It is well written, very readable and I can hear you in the pages." Art
I NOW HAVE A FAN GROUP ON FACEBOOK. PLEASE CLICK ON THE FACEBOOK LINK IN THE LEFT COLUMN TO JOIN. I WILL BE POSTING NEW INFORMATION WEEKLY REGARDING SPECIAL FACEBOOK FAN SALES AND NEW PRODUCTS.
I was recently interviewed by Quiltwoman.com and you can see that interview on her blog. Just click on INTERVIEW.
GREAT NEWS
I will now be carrying the kits for my free web patterns!!! Good news for people who do not have access to a local quilt shop and those who are looking for the exact fabrics to make the free patterns.
####CHECK OUT THREE NEW HALF-DAY WORKSHOPS:
UNFOUNDATION PIECING 101. No more tearing off the foundation! In it you will learn how to sew "off" the foundation and make a NY Beauty block. It is a technique class and something you can use on other foundation patterns. The class also includes my special pinning technique for perfect curves everytime.
NOUVEAU RICHE. A beginner class in curve piecing using my unique pinning techniques for perfect curves everytime. Based on my free Hoffman web pattern Nouveau Riche.
FLORAL WAVES. Learn to sew easy "s" curves blocks with no pinning. No templates needed.
I carry patterns for all skill levels - beginner to advanced. Strip piecing, curved piecing, foundation piecing, and using templates -- Choose your favorite technique or learn a brand new one. Fully illustrated and well written instructions, busting with great tips.
You can be assured that you are getting an excellent product when purchasing my patterns.
Please take time to leave me a comment, on my "contact me" page, so I can notify you when I have added new products. Thank you for visiting my website.
KITS....FOR HARD TO FIND FABRICS FOR MY FREE WEB PATTERNS
KITS
***NEW KIT: MILLEFIORI
This quilt features Paula Nadelstern's new collection called Nuance by Benartex. Fussy-cut centers and background pieces create this unique New York Beauty quilt. New York Beauty templates to make the 8" block are available for purchase in the "Quilting Supplies" section. new kit /templates
***NEW KIT: NOUVEAU RICHE Free downloadable pattern on Hoffman's website (on my Free links page). Beautiful collection of blues and pinks with gold. Easy curved block. Templates available on my shopping pages. new kit
***NEW KIT: SPLASH OF COLOR Free downloadable pattern on Hoffman's website. Bright turquoise, lime green, and pink prints make this wonderful and easy quilt for a child. new kit
***NEW KIT: WAVING OLD GLORY Featured in THE QUILTER magazine, January 2010. Wonderful patriotic fabric collection by RJR. Easy pattern. new kit
***SHANGHAI LIGHTS: A beautiful collection of oriental fabrics from Hoffman. Easy quilt pattern. Lap size quilt, 55" x 70". new kit Includes fabrics for the top and binding. Fabrics also available. Image below by Free Quilt Patterns. free pattern (Large file) If you are unable to download the pattern please email me and I will mail you a copy.
***CHINA BLUE BEAUTY featured in Summer 2009 Quick Quilts magazine. The quilt is made with a yummy blue and white collection called Blue Palace by Johnny Karawan for Clothworks. Check out the kit and the fabrics when you go shopping. new kit
***FROSTY, a darling little quilt (only 35" square) using Hoffman's new Weekend In The Woods collection. Get an early start on your holiday quilt. Fabric and backing available. Free pattern on links page.(image below) new kit
STAY TUNED FOR LOTS OF NEW FREE WEB PATTERNS WITH HOFFMAN, P&B, AND TIMELESS TREASURES.
FABRICS OF ALL KINDS, SEE NEW COLLECTIONS!
Have fun browsing my fabrics. There are fabrics by Hoffman, Timeless Treasures, P&B, and Windham, RJR and Clothworks. Search by manufacturer, collection, designer, theme or color.
I have the fabrics available for the Isabella quilt featured in Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting November/December 2009 issue. Timeless Treasures Isabelle collection.
Brand new collections: Hoffman Nouveau Riche, Hoffman Color Splash, and RJR Waving Old Glory.
Quilt Guild lectures and quilting workshops
If your guild is interested in a new face in quilting and new programs, please take a look at my quilting workshop and quilt lecture page. I would love to come to your guild to give a presentation and quilt workshop. Photos of the quilts for the workshops are on the quilt gallery page.
Stars Over St. Louis (pictured to the right) is one of my favorite classes. An easy star to piece and fun to make. It is one of the quilts that is featured in my new book.
Free Quilt Patterns
Check out the free web patterns, on my links page, with many of the fabric companies and magazines.I know not everyone has a quilt shop close to purchase the fabrics for those patterns so I will start carrying them as they come in.
Check out this cool website! You can make your own puzzle quilts.
NEW FREE WEB PATTERN; Treasures of the East. A beautiful collection of fabrics from Hoffman. Also part of the Hoffman Challenge fabrics. Templates (9" Glorified Nine-patch) on a separate link and available for purchase under shopping. free pattern
Quilting Supplies
Quilting Supplies that I stock include, rotary cutters and blades, freezer paper for foundation (paper) piecing, fine silk pins, 100% cotton pre-filled bobbins, acrylic templates that go with some of my patterns, and my favorite seam ripper. These are products that I personally use.
Stay tuned for tips on how to use the freezer paper in your printer for printing foundation pieces and quilt labels.
If you have any questions about a pattern or any of my products, please contact me. I want you to be happy with your results. Quilting should be fun not hard.
A word about copyright
All photos and information on these web pages is protected by copyright laws. It is unlawful to copy images to use on other websites. Patterns may be used only for personal use and may not be reproduced for commercial use. If you wish to use one of my patterns for a charity or raffle quilt, I would appreciate it if you would please contact me for permission. All quilters like to be recognized for their hard work. If you would like to use my patterns to teach in a guild, please contact me for special quilt guild rates.
Thank you for respecting my rights as a quilt designer and the profession of quiltmaking.
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