Each complete star is from the same fabric, but there are at least five different fabrics, all pretty much the same color green. Yes, I cut those (gasp!). Just another bunch of fabrics I wanted to use up.
And the quilting? I freehanded swirls with a hook in the center, then came out to a point to start another swirl.
At first, I really didn't like the scrappiness of this quilt, and thought some of the blocks downright ugly. Quilting it with a dark olive green thread really helped to pull it together. So now I like it, and I hope a patient at the VA likes it too.
Happy Quilting!
I love this quilt - I'm going to have to check out the pattern and see what I've got in my scrap drawers - nice job!
ReplyDeleteI love how you quilted this, Susan. I "pinned " your picture for an idea. I don't have a longarm, and I know I could never quilt mine as nice, but I love how you did your stars!
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I think it looks fabulous! I used 5 inch children's novelty blocks for mine but I used 2.5 inch squares for my points. They do work up fast and make big blocks. After trimming down, mine were 13 1/2 inches if I recall correctly. Sewn up 13 finished. I love your quilt in greens and you quilted it up just right. Bravo! Kathy Aho in MN
ReplyDeleteThis would be a great quilt of valor - alternate red and blue blocks with the white stars. Love the idea of using bigger pieces - makes life simple!
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