Friday, May 25, 2018

Hunter's Star Revealed!

Welcome! My day has finally arrived in the Wish Upon a Star Blog Hop hosted by Carol at Just Let Me Quilt. Everyone has been incredibly patient waiting for the big reveal of my Hunter's Star - and here it is:
Hunter's Star by QuiltFabrication

 Pretty gorgeous, if I do say so myself! I just love the blue and white contrast, and the layout of a center star with others forming an on-point square - all quite striking!

 Ready for closeups? 
Hunter's Star Feather/Teardrop Motif Quilting

 A very easy feather/teardrop design fits in each triangular shape, with SID around the stars. Here's the design drawn out on vinyl.
Hunter's Star Feather/Teardrop Motif on vinyl

 It's a very simple freehand motif to stitch out, and perfect for this funny shaped space in the Hunter's Star. And it can be done with either a domestic or longarm machine. Watch how to stitch it out in the Hunter's Star Feather/Teardrop Motif video:

 
Make sure to add the little scoops to the feathers to bring them to life!
Hunter's Star Feather/Teardrop Motif

 The border quilting is simple piano keys, with a repeated and mirrored feather motif in the corner.
Hunter's Star corner motif

 Hard to see, isn't it? No fear - it shows up better on the backside.
Hunter's Star corner motif on the backside

 The piano keys are also easier to see on the back.
Hunter's Star quilt backside

                                        

Maybe you'll want to make your own Hunter's Star - here's more posts about this creation.
Hunter's Star 
Starting a Hunter's Star Quilt 
Hunter's Star Progress Report 
Wish Upon a Star Hop Starts Today 

And hubby quickly claimed this quilt to hang in his home office - good choice hubby!

 Enjoy the rest of the hop!


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68 comments:

  1. Stitchin At HomeMay 25, 2018 at 4:01 AM

    Love the blues and the quilting motif looks fantastic!

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  2. SuzeMay 25, 2018 at 4:05 AM

    Susan, what a great job! I love blue and white quilts; I love star quilts; and I love tutorials especially for how to's on quilting. Thanks for the great inspiration and participating in the hop. =Susan

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  3. Marjorie's Busy CornerMay 25, 2018 at 4:06 AM

    It is stunning...there is nothing fresher than blue and white. I am hand quilting a Hunter Star right now.

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  4. DorianMay 25, 2018 at 4:24 AM

    One of my favorite stars, although I've never made one myself. Great job, it's lovely.

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    1. SusanMay 29, 2018 at 9:36 AM

      Make a small one - then you can mark it off your list!

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  5. Home Sewn By UsMay 25, 2018 at 4:25 AM

    Hi Susan,
    This was so worth the wait! I just love the crispness of the blue and white together, and Hunter's Star is one of my favorite blocks. Thank you for the video - you make it look so easy to do and I would not have thought about doing that quilting pattern here but it sure works. Happy Friday! ~smile~ Roseanne

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    1. SusanMay 29, 2018 at 9:37 AM

      You're welcome! The design was actually the third one I came up with. So my tip is, keep drawing until the design looks great!

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  6. Anja @ Anja QuiltsMay 25, 2018 at 4:25 AM

    Wow...amazing finish. The blue almost shimmers. Well done.

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    1. SusanMay 29, 2018 at 9:37 AM

      Thanks! I wish I had more of that blue fabric

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  7. Elizabeth CoughlinMay 25, 2018 at 4:28 AM

    Your quilt is really stunning!

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  8. Dione Gardner-StephenMay 25, 2018 at 5:18 AM

    For the first time I suddenly have a huge urge to make a Hunter's star. Thanks for sharing the quilting, gorgeous and very helpful. Probably the bit that makes me want to do one actually. The Chameleon thinks he'd like to turn Hunter's star ..... he's hoping you'll bring this to the Chameleon's party soon! lol :)

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    1. SusanMay 29, 2018 at 9:38 AM

      Thanks! Do one, then it's off the list!

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  9. Carol SwiftMay 25, 2018 at 5:53 AM

    Okay, you really shined on this one, Susan...wow! The blue and white, the design, and the quilting make this a gorgeous star quilt. I love it! Thank you for showing how you made those cute flowers in the quilting and for being the sweetest for joining in the hop. You always make me smile and I appreciate you a ton!

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    1. SusanMay 29, 2018 at 9:39 AM

      Thanks so much Carol! It's fun to do these hops - I can make them as simple or complex as I want

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  10. CarolMay 25, 2018 at 6:07 AM

    Wow, love this quilt! The blue and white are beautiful, and the quilting is just right! I have a hunter star top to quilt--you have given me good ideas. Thanks for sharing!

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    1. SusanMay 29, 2018 at 9:39 AM

      Oh so happy I gave you ideas! Send me a pic when yours is done!

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  11. Vicki in MNMay 25, 2018 at 6:10 AM

    Just gorgeous like I knew it would be!

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  12. SherryMay 25, 2018 at 6:48 AM

    Your quilt is so pretty! I love blue & white quilts! Thank you so much for the small quilting video. You make it look so easy.

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  13. SharonMay 25, 2018 at 6:59 AM

    The hunter's star is so pretty! Thanks for sharing!

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  14. LoriMay 25, 2018 at 7:20 AM

    wow this is lovely. I really love your top quilting. you are right, good choice hubby. thanks for sharing

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    1. SusanMay 29, 2018 at 9:41 AM

      Thank you! Seriously, he wants to keep everything I make!

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  15. CarlaMay 25, 2018 at 8:07 AM

    Susan, this is really pretty with the crisp hunter star blocks. I must say though, it's your quilting that really soars it over the top. Beautiful!

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    1. SusanMay 29, 2018 at 9:41 AM

      Thanks Carla! Actually, the shape and value changes made quilting it a bit of a challenge. Happy it worked out great!

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  16. CalicojoanMay 25, 2018 at 9:06 AM

    Beautiful and I love your quilting tutorials!
    :-)

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  17. piecefulwendyMay 25, 2018 at 9:17 AM

    What a pretty little quilt! I know the backing fabric is soft and soothing; I had a piece of that for a backing too! Love the quilting.

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    1. SusanMay 29, 2018 at 9:43 AM

      Thank you! Originally, this was going to be a baby quilt, but hubby snagged it for the office. So much for the soft backing!

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  18. VeraMay 25, 2018 at 9:19 AM

    Lovely quilt! Great combo of fabrics and pattern.

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  19. barbara woodsMay 25, 2018 at 10:01 AM

    love that hunter's star

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  20. PreetiMay 25, 2018 at 11:31 AM

    This was well worth the wait, Susan!!! Awesome job :-) Kudos to you.

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    1. SusanMay 29, 2018 at 9:43 AM

      Thanks Preeti! So glad it was worth the wait!

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  21. Nancy JMay 25, 2018 at 12:00 PM

    This is so clear and crisp, and the video for your quilting is amazing. Super all round.

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  22. Needled MomMay 25, 2018 at 12:57 PM

    I've always admired them, but never made one. This is just a gorgeous piece and the quilting is lovely, Susan.

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    1. SusanMay 29, 2018 at 9:44 AM

      Thank you! Make it small, and it's off the to-do list

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  23. KathleenMay 25, 2018 at 1:47 PM

    Oh I love this!

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  24. Beth @ Cooking Up QuiltsMay 25, 2018 at 2:02 PM

    A Hunter's Star quilt is on my to do list. I think they are so pretty. I love the blue/white combo you used - it's very eye-catching! And I really like how you kept the quilting simple so it doesn't overshadow the design of the quilt. Thanks for showing how to stitch the design!

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    1. SusanMay 29, 2018 at 9:45 AM

      Thank you so much for the all-around quilt love - those sweet comments really mean a lot, and keep me going!

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  25. tink's momMay 25, 2018 at 3:53 PM

    I agree with the pretty gorgeous description of this beauty. Great job.

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  26. Kathy HMay 25, 2018 at 4:16 PM

    That is a beautiful quilt. And your quilting added even more.

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  27. Susan May 25, 2018 at 6:10 PM

    That's a truly marvelous design in the fabrics you chose, and with that quilting pattern. Watching your video really made me miss longarming! Your arrangement of the blocks is just perfect, and your husband made a wise claim!

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  28. Tu-Na QuiltsMay 25, 2018 at 6:42 PM

    So pretty!! But then you've been tempting us for a month with this one.

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    1. SusanMay 29, 2018 at 9:47 AM

      But it was worth the wait right??? Thanks again!

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  29. OhioLoriMay 25, 2018 at 7:11 PM

    GORGEOUS job!! LOVE your Hunter's Star design!!

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  30. AnitaMay 25, 2018 at 8:11 PM

    This quilt is amazing and gorgeous! I love the color combination and the quilting; perfect!

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  31. Andree G. FaubertMay 25, 2018 at 9:04 PM

    Hi Susan, your quilt really looks great!

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  32. Lisa J.May 26, 2018 at 4:23 AM

    This is a beautiful quilt made in my favourite colour. Thanks so much for the quilting video. It's nice to see how to work the pattern into a real quilt.

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  33. Chopin - A Passionate QuilterMay 26, 2018 at 6:05 AM

    Susan, so perfectly done! I really need to put this one on my list! Perfection!

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  34. Sherry @PoweredbyQuiltingMay 26, 2018 at 7:56 PM

    Such a cute quilt! I love your quilting on it, too. Very elegant. Lovely meeting you at Market too :D

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  35. Quilter KathyMay 29, 2018 at 6:59 AM

    Sooo pretty! Enjoyed the quilting video!

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