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Doug Leko’s story is unique in the quilting industry. He founded Antler Quilt Design in 2008, when he was just fourteen. He’d been quilting since the age of six, and working in his mother’s quilt shop over the years helped him develop his skills and refine his art. After pattern testing for various designers, he began to develop his own quilt designs. Doug took off from there, launching a full-scale design and marketing operation while he was still in high school.
Since then, his reputation has grown along with his business. He has a vibrant and growing collection of patterns available at quilt stores around the U.S. and Canada. New releases each year coincide with the timing of Quilt Market. With every new release, he signs and numbers the first 24 patterns, and those are intermixed randomly as orders are filled - so keep your eye out!
Doug takes a distinctive approach to his quilt designs. He enjoys incorporating secondary design elements, and he’s absolutely passionate about color. For Doug, there’s nothing like pulling together just the right mix of coordinating fabrics for a project. He loves every aspect of the quilting process, from design to fabric selection to handwork to binding.
His work has been featured in prominent publications such as McCall’s Quilting, Quiltmaker, and in American Patchwork & Quilting.
When he’s not busy developing new designs or showing at Quilt Market, he divides his time between pursuing a marketing degree and teaching/speaking at quilt shops and other quilting events.
Sharing with other quilters is what Doug likes best about his business. He always wants to know what people are working on, and he’s known as much for his outgoing nature and storytelling as for his unique passion about quilting.
Shop Doug’s innovative selection of designs, and keep an eye on this young man who’s continuing to make a colorful splash in the quilting world!
Photo by Meyer's Photography Studio, Sauk Centre, MN
Quilted In Honor
Antler Quilt Design is deeply honored to be part of the Quilted in Honor project. Here is my quilt designed for this wonderful cause. This pattern is offered as a free-to-use pattern that you can download and start using right away.
Follow this link to read more about supporting this outstanding organization that supports our veterans and their families.http://www.islandbatik.com/quiltedinhonor/
Youth Services Bureau
Douglas, an accomplished young quilter, created a bright Christmas quilt, conducted a raffle, and donated all the proceeds to YSB. (2008)
Doug Leko, a 15 year old quilter, presents $275.00 from to LAYSB representing proceeds from a raffle held to win Christmas Quilt made by Doug.
Pattern: Sweet Shoppe by Cat Nap Quilts. The materials to make the quilt were donated. Journey Quilting in Stacy, MN donated the Machine Quilting. www.ysblakesarea.org
Capable Partners
This project was a true collaboration. The pattern testing for Mysterious had a higher calling! (2012)
Greg W and Bill V were the friend connections to Capable Partners. (The materials to make the quilt were donated by Greg.) Sue P was the pattern tester and pieced the quilt top. Doug was the pattern designer and machine quilter. This raffle quilt was extremely popular and was awarded during their Spring Banquet.
Twin Cites based non-profit organization of sport persons whose mission is to volunteer their time and talents to provide hunting, fishing, and related opportunities for the physically challenged. www.capablepartners.org
9-11 WTC/Pentagon/PA Memorial Quilt
Never Forget! (2001)
Mom and I made patriotic blocks and donated them to this Memorial Quilt Project.
www.facebook.com/pages/9-11-WTCPentagonPA-Memorial-Quilt/133717216674000