Hello, my name is Doug Leko and I am the designer for Antler Quilt Design pattern company.
I have been quilting for 12 years and am only 18 years old! Quilting and sewing is one of my mom’s favorite hobbies so she showed me how to quilt when I was 6 and I never looked back. Now quilting happens to be my favorite hobby too! I love every part of the quilt process from picking the colors, to piecing the quilt, to binding them.
I started designing quilts four years ago because I was looking for traditional quilts with lots of pieces. Before publishing anything I make sure each of my patterns is made two or three times in order to confirm the accuracy of the pattern.
If I had to pick my favorite pattern so far, it would be this one:
I love that you can make multiples of one block and have SIX different ways to layout your quilt. No matter what fabrics or style of fabric you make your quilt out of, it turns out great.
You can now check out all 16 of my pattern plus my book at Fat Quarter Shop!
Thanks for stopping by!
Doug Leko
17 comments
I saw Doug's work before he was a 'find'. WOnderfully talented with more to come I am sure.
Doug spoke at a meeting of two local quilt guilds and did a trunk show – amazing designs!
What an impressive young man! I am so glad that his mother inspired him at such a young age. The quilting world will benefit from him for many years to come! 🙂
The first time I ventured into the closest quilt shop to my house, this young man asked me if he could help me. I didn't really know what I was doing, and I was taken aback that a boy about 14 or 15 was trying to help me. Funny the preconceptions we have. Doug is an amazing designer, and I love that pattern Mysterious. I also love his Moda Bakeshop designs! Congratulations Doug. Your neighbor in Lino Lakes.
Your designs are inspiring. Keep up the good work. Kathie L in Allentown
Way to go Doug! Give your mom a high five for starting you so young. I love that Mysterious pattern.
I LOVE these quilts! I can't wait to see more. Now I'm off to FQS to check out your patterns and your book. Way to go Doug!!!
I'd seen some of Doug's quilts a few months ago and was very impressed. He's doing a great job and shows a lot of promise. Great job Doug!
I have been a fan and friend of Doug's since we met a few years ago in Houston! Love his sophisticated style!
Amazing! I can't imagine being 18 and having such a knowledge of quilting. I think that I need to place another order with Fat Quarter Shop!
I have a copy of one of Doug's pattern books – very well written and gorgeous quilt design. Glad to see he has expanded his reach with this FQS offering.
I met Doug at for the first time several weeks ago in Houston. I agree he is a gem! So talented and really nice too! We'll be seeing a lot of him in the future I'm sure. To think he's this good and only getting started! Way to go Doug!
Love the designs!
Way to go Doug! Great patterns.
AMAZING!! Very talented young man!
Linda
http://homesweetquiltinghome.blogspot.com/
Nice work Doug….I hope I can inspire my grand daughter in the same way. She's trying real hard at 5.
Way to go Doug…it was great meeting you and sharing the hotel shuttle with you in Houston! Love your new pattern..have made samples for our shop! Keep up the great work!! Debbie T.