Recently saw a gorgeous quilt in this arena that was designed by Derek Lockwood. I looked him up online and found his website. However, are his patterns found in quilt shops or do I need to order it. I hate to spend a bunch of money on shipping if I can pick it up @ a shop. I don't know why shipping bugs me but it does. Sorry....venting. Any info would be greatly appreciated!!

Did you try writing him to ask which shops in your area carries his quilts? His link here has an e-mail address.....http://www.lockwoodquilts.com/contact/contact.html

It looks like shipping is only $1.25 thru his site, which is very reasonable. :D:D:D

Well thanks alot! Once again someone on this board twisted my arm to spend more money! :lol:

I'm nosey!! What pattern did you select? His work is beautiful and may order one myself. Just wondering. Suz

Don't have my confirmation email yet...I bought 4 of them -- they are so beautiful! I had never heard of Derek Lockwood. I'll let you know as soon as I get the email.

You all find such great things!
love some of these designs
Contacted him about opening a wholesale acct so I can sell these!

These are the ones I bought:

#118 - SHANGRILA Quilt
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#117 - ORIENT EXPRESS Quilt
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#106 - ISLAND SPLENDOR Quilt
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#136 - PANSY PROMENADE Quilt
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I love his Bargellos!

Yes! Yes! Yes! And Wow! Wow! Wow!

The patterns selected are wonderful, beautiful, etc, etc. It will be hard to decide which to make first. I really liked the Fan Dance, #162 and will be ordering it.

Suz

Must have missed that one! I'm not looking again though--out of moola and no willpower!

Thanks!! Preciate it!!

I've done 2 of the Links bargellos and love them. His quilts are wonderful and I love your choices. Let us know when you start them. Lots of pics. :)

Thanks to all of you who responded!! This is kinda fun, huh? I wanted the bargello Links. It is stunning. I love bargello and his are outstanding and he claims they are not hard!! We'll see...I've made bargello before and it was not difficult but it looks like it and I luuuuuuuuuuv that!! Thanks again....

I made his celestial garden quilt (bought pattern in Branson,Mo) about four years ago, It went together easily. It is so pretty that it still lives at my house. His instructions are easy to follow.
n2quilts

I have several of his patterns and have made a few . One I did I see listed on another site as a "fast and Easy" .... it was NOT fast. it took more than 300 hours to complete...( not including quilting) And I am an experienced quilter. Had I not spent all the money on the material and had 60 hours into it I would not have done it. The pattern was pretty but for the hours I would have done something different. See photo. It is one inch strips finished to 1/2 inch squares. yes there are strips but each row is different .. lots and lots and lots of unsewing and re-sewing strip sets. It is about 68 inches by 68 inches.
Love his work but this one.... was more work than I had expected. Did I mention I ordered the pattern in the beginning of Oct. and needed to complete it by Christmas. I finally had to make a "production schedule" for myself, each day with a specific amout that had to get done.
Just be cautious easy does not always equal fast ... Although like I said I saw this listed on a site as Easy and fast.

Link to site http://www.lockwoodquilts.com/

WOW! your quilt is wonderful!
Of course I didn't put in the time but I think well worth it!

Great!! Thank you for the info. His quilts are so beautiful I just have to make one and I'm glad it will be fairly easy!!

Thanks for responding and for the words of wisdom!! I will be cautious. May I also say that you did a beautiful job with this "difficult" easy project!! I have had this type of experience either with difficult instructions...difficult to follow/understand...or just plain difficult, easy projects!! Needless to say, I only made one of those!! It is really beautiful, thanks for sharing.

Thanks for the compliment. I do have increasing concerns in regards to those who are "self -publishing" patterns. With some self -published patterns there seems to be more risk of the pattern not being a good quality pattern. That is not to say the design is not good ,but I am finding they can be lacking in directions. This lacking can be anything from a missed step in the instructions to difficult to follow in a step by step manner. Other issues are as basic as ...errors in the required materials or method that is not clearly explained , because the author assumes the consumer has an understanding of a method used.
I can editorialize on this subject, but with so many patterns so easily available to us...which is a good thing... some are not a top "quality" as others.
I really look forward to more postings on other "self published" patterns.

OK I set up an acct with him!
So I can offer a discount and free shipping!
I am placing an order today and can't wait to get these
anyone interested please PM me- don't post to the thread
thanks
Michele

I made one of his bargellos - Diamond Lites and I enlarged it to a king - turned out beautiful. I love it but my husband says it reminds him of snake scales - go figure!

Gals, I never really cared for bargello, but "dang" these are so beautiful and different. I really liked "Mosiac". Glad I didn't place my order and just may have to try this one also.

If I make all the quilts I have in mind, I will be required to live over 150 years and I am almost halfway there. I must, must get busy. Suz

This is one of the patterns I ordered! Liked that one also!
I ordered 3 each of 10 different patterns to start with
numbers 136,146,160,143,154,128,161,163,107 and 123
I think his designs are just stunning! can't wait to make these in batiks!