Here are some detail pictures
Now, I have to admit, that while the quilting is pretty, it's probably a bit too much. If I were to do it again, I don't think I'd put the zigzags in the blue stars. Leaving just the 1/4" border on the inside of the star would have been fine. Live and learn!
Here are some closeups
In the center above is a star I learned from Kim Brunner's Machine Quilting with Templates at Blueprint. Though it's a nice design, it got lost with the light blue thread. So I went over it with a dark blue. Better, but still gets a bit lost.
This looks really pretty in the quilt and repeats the border. (Sorry about the wiggle--shame on me!)
And of course, the back.
Now, just what I'm going to do with this quilt, I don't know. I may save it as a teaching sample, or then again, I might just donate it. Or hang it for a while.
Anyway it was a great time practicing freehand and ruler work, so I guess I got what I wanted out of it!
Happy Quilting!
Wow! It's really beautiful. You may donate it to me !
ReplyDeleteI learned that same star from Kimmy Brunner's Craftsy class, and had the same result - the star got lost in the fabric - especially when I put 4 of them together. Here's a link to it on my blog: http://sues-stitchin.blogspot.com/2013/07/quilt-of-valor.html I love that star, but might have to be more selective in where it goes.
ReplyDeleteWonderful work, Susan. I especially like your curved pumpkin seed. How did you get all the curves so consistent? Good job!
ReplyDeleteRulers! Otherwise it'd be a drunken path!
Deletegot the link from stashbusters.....gorgeous quilt!
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