I interview DOUG LEKO, pattern designer for Antler Quilt Design! Tour sewing studio & see him work!

Doug Leko has been a pattern designer for his company, Antler Quilt Design, since he was a teenager! And since 2018, he has been a Fabric Representative for Moda Fabrics based out of Dallas, Texas. See his Sewing Studio and see how he's decorated his home with his quilted creations. We get to know Doug and learn about his two jobs- pattern designer and fabric representative. Have you ever wondered what a fabric representative does or how shop owners order fabric? Watch Doug show this shop owner the fabrics available to order. (Fabric appointment was filmed in 2022.) I'm glad I could finally get up to see his studio in Minnesota and finish this video! Enjoy!
You can find Doug's patterns at The Quilted Forest or your local quilt shop!
antlerquiltdesign.com/
Find Doug on Instagram @dougleko
Look for Doug on Facebook at Antler Quilt Design
The Quilted Forest is located at 205 North Clark in Forest City, IA. Our phone number is 641-585-2438. We stock patterns, books, notions, batting, and fabric for sewing and quilting projects. Our shop is filled with finished quilts and smaller projects to provide plenty of inspiration. We are open Monday - Friday, 10am to 5pm, and 10am to 4pm on Saturday. We are in the central time zone.
www.thequiltedforest.com/
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Happy Quilting!

[@UsernameUnkwn21]

Now thats my kinda finished basement!

[@shawnaleewhitney6630]

Love the industrial look of pipes and joints for the quilt rack!

[@vickiraub360]

Love Doug's studio. Lots of work space, well organized. The big windows let in great natural light and provide a great view. Wonderful quilts every where. Thanks to you both for the insights into your worlds.

[@thequiltedforest]

Thanks for watching!

[@helenpeddycord2241]

TYFS yourself and Doug with us! So much respect for Doug’s patters and fabric lines! He’s just the perfect fabric rep!💕🧵

[@peggygunderson5578]

Wonderful to see Doug’s studio. Thanks Shelley for sharing this interview.

[@marylourimmasch4301]

Those are beautiful quilts! Definitely a more masculine touch. There are many male quilters and they add so much to the hobby. I love that the quilts have so many fabrics in them. Definitely an interesting interview. I'm so jealous of the work space!!!!

[@vickielittle7464]

What !!!! No peek at his stash fabric ? But a great interview .

[@louisedasilva6046]

Doug is such a nice man. I love his quilts and his sewing room, so many windows and lots of room.

[@arvettadelashmit9337]

So many beautiful quilts and fabrics to touch and view, you lucky lady. I thought I was a freak, because I love to touch the fabrics. Fabric is candy for my eyes and my fingers. It satisfies a need in me. Because I was exposed to a virus this week (while working) I stayed home Saturday. It should be safe for me to go out after Tuesday (if I don't get sick). I don't want to give that virus to anyone. I didn't get to go to the quilt shop yesterday afternoon to visit with friends, and get my fix on new fabrics and projects. I'm feeling better today, so I may cut or sew.

[@paml2642]

Doug is definitely in his element. What a nice, personable young man and SO TALENTED! Enjoyed this video very much. I have his books and patterns. Very well written! Thank you

[@Joyti1517]

Thx for doing this interview, it was very interesting to see and get to know about Doug. I drool over his studio and those beautiful quilts. You have a new subscriber also

[@greenquiltsgalore1326]

The 'sales' meeting was very interesting to see so much fabric; no wonder it is so hard to choose for your shop. Doug's studio is the envy if any quilter!

[@barbarakempen2482]

Thank you, love Doug Leko patterns. Beautiful sewing space!

[@jimfrankarns3495]

The quilts are stunning. It must be a dream job to work for Moda. Wonderful quilt studio layout.

[@joane8651]

Thanks for the tour, Happy Belated Birthday, Doug!

[@sharonlemmonds9924]

Thank you for showing us the masculine side of quilting! Wow! Thank you both.

[@gilliandempster5686]

Doug is right, we all love to touch and feel the fabric. Great interview really enjoyed it ❤

[@maryharlow2123]

Nice presentation! Love Moda Fabrics & Doug Leko patterns. Thanks!

[@lindapaulson4892]

Shelley, thanks for the interview. His studio is fantastic and love his patterns! Great to know him a little better.😊

[@mariawells8026]

This was just wonderful to get to hear from Doug and see his beautiful home! Awesome work space! Thank you for sharing this.!!

[@diefamilie7802]

Wau super ❤ I love this beautiful room lg Sabine from Germany

[@lorieshay2216]

I am a huge Doug Leko fan and loved learning more about him and seeing his sewing studio! Thanks to both of you for giving us a peek into how fabric buying works. Also love The Quilted Forest! Recently moved to Iowa and didn't know where The Quilted Forest was until we stopped in while on a drive-about. I plan to go again whenever I can.

[@anngriffith7932]

Radiant Wreaths is a great looking quilt. Thanks Doug and Shelley

[@teresarobinson7471]

great video about Doug. His sewing area is a dream space! Talented guy. Thank you for interview video :).

[@willowhilldesigns7]

Doug seems so sweet. What a beautiful house and sewing studio he has! Thank you for such an interesting interview!

[@Pam-eu1rb]

I love Doug!! I'm not a quilt shop owner but he can bring me fabrics anytime he wants 😂 I made his Stargazer quilt and it's gorgeous!

[@colincoates5832]

Absolutely love your videos…..specially the unboxing of fabulous fabrics…..really look forward to them,(I get so excited,I just love fabrics…you always have so much more over there in America )I have a workroom at the bottom of my garden it’s fully insulated so I can use it all year round, I have had it now for 18 years and I so love it…..my 2 little grand daughters love being down there it’s hard to get them out…over here in the UK we don’t have lovely big basements like you do in AMERICA…keep the lovely videos coming…..thank you so much…..Barbara xx

[@p.kathleenshigemi5658]

You have a studio to die for. It is everything I covet. Thanks for very much for sharing your space. I also loved seeing your quilts. I will be checking out your patterns for sure. Thank you. Kathleen in Canada

[@MarciaALW]

Fun interview! I’m a big fan of Doug’s patterns. His designs are gorgeous and the construction is creative.

[@lynnshepard7485]

What a lovely interview and tour of Doug, his sewing room, quilts, and learning more about him! I recently purchased one of his books-not knowing anything of him. This was fascinating to me. 😘

[@janadpews]

Mash is my favorite background noise!

[@lynnperschke3966]

Love Jenn Kingwell now I have a great idea for my stash

[@anngriffith7932]

That would be such an ideal sewing space. ❤

[@dianehutchens]

I am definitely one of Doug's followers. His patterns was one of the reasons I started quilting. Thanks for sharing this interview.

[@helencowen135]

3 & 4 am is not early, it is ungodly😂

[@marylourimmasch4301]

I love that you guys are color coordinated with the home decor as well as the majority of the quilts!

[@karentzn]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful video. This is the best video ever introducing Doug.

[@roxiefonohema9019]

Loved this video, Shelly. It was such a great idea!

[@judywiseyantos7169]

This was so interesting... to get the tour of his studio was my favorite part. Great guy. Incredibly talented.

[@notesfromleisa-land]

Doug's Simple Folded Corner Ruler (large) is a fantastic tool. It is one of the best marked 90 degree rulers out there. (I use the small CG folded clipper for my small projects, but he has a small ruler too). Fantastic interview with such a creative and talented person (and by such a creative and talented person).

[@suehorn4182]

Thank you for this interesting interview.

[@arabellalunkes4532]

I love that iron with huge water dispenser. I must find one! Beautiful sewing room with great quilts!

[@dc5600]

WOW, I learned so much. Thank you. Love his designs.

[@bethkoch11]

Very enjoyable interview! I love Doug's patterns. After watching this video I purchased his Stashtastic 2 book. I want to make every one of the quilts in it!

[@mardigra1916]

Excellent black stars

[@jacquelineblack5801]

Wow! Never knew all this! Just great!

[@josefahernandez9563]

Wooooo que preciosidad te felicito por compartir, no hablo tu idioma pero veo tú obra de arte bendiciones 🙏🙏🙏

[@ingridtinsley4141]

I really enjoyed the interview with Doug and everything about this video. Thank you so much for sharing his sewing studio and house 😊

[@lorettahenderson8979]

Thanks❤

[@manuelashannon1369]

The show was delightful. Love y’all both. Keep it coming.

[@susannenadeau9894]

What a nice interview. Thanks, Shelley!

[@katielin2379]

Love Dougs designs. I have new inspiration after watching this video. 😂🎉

[@pauladimattei6434]

This was so much fun. I love Doug’s patters and books.

[@gingererwin3137]

wow that was so cool!! great place Doug :)

[@katherinem7835]

Love seeing Doug's space. I love his patterns and books

[@chandrasutton4669]

Nice interview!!!😊🎉❤

[@SASmith-mg5pr]

Love your work, Doug. Thank you for sharing.

[@lynnscroggins7104]

How in the world do you pick and choose? I would want all of a line, I think. Or do you buy just what you want from every line? Just thinking of precuts…if someone wants more of a particular piece…if you didn’t buy the entire line, can you order a bolt later? Love his studio and patterns! Thanks Doug!

[@lynnperschke3966]

Throughly enjoyed this video so much insight into his design process!

[@bobnjuliejohnston8327]

great interview

[@deepspringsdiscountfabrics]

wanted to double like this! :)

[@locoemutwo4872]

a Minnesotan! me, too.

[@rebeccaday7076]

U.p. of Michigan! Yeah. I would like to visit some stores when I go next month

[@CynthiaKing-tx1vl]

I really enjoyed this video!!! Thanks🥰🥰

[@sewforthandsewon]

Wonderful!

[@sharonlemmonds9924]

Wow, this is so nice!

[@perfectlyseasoned]

Doug sounds like such a wonderful person. I think I'd let him marry my daughter. LOL

[@helencowen135]

Hi from NZ, enjoy your videos. This is a great interview with Doug. Can you please tell me what the UP of Michigan?

[@thequiltedforest]

Upper Peninsula

[@helencowen135]

Thank you

[@user-io2im9xp5s]

From Singapore how can l purchase one of your book thanks

[@isarakuraku2831]

Doug, will you ever design your own fabric for Moda to release?

[@dougleko8491]

You never know! Never say never.

[@nrsicindy]

What book title are the trunk shows quilts from ??

[@dougleko8491]

Stashtastic 2

[@dougleko8491]

Stashtastic 2

[@susanharber6488]

I am curious who was ‘we’ and what was the name of the ‘store’?