I can't even begin to tell you how much I love this little quilt. It started out way back in March 2006 with a pile of batiks that weren't my favorites. I decided to 'get rid' of them by cutting them into 4.5" squares and 2" finished triangles. After sewing the triangle squares I started playing with the pieces on the design wall.The main stars in the long rows have 8 points alike on most of them. The secondary stars are formed between them with multicolor points. It is all made with 2 blocks, a square and a block made with 4 squares made of 2 triangles. It had to be laid out on a design wall to get the 8 matching points in the right place but was sewn as rows of 4.5" units, not as star blocks.
A portion of this quilt was my header photo for several years. I put on the triangle border in 2009 and now it is finally finished 10 years later. I had intended it to be a wallhanging but I decided not to sew a hanging sleeve on as I was attaching the binding like I usually do. If I add a sleeve it will be later since I want this to hang over the couch for awhile, maybe forever.
Yesterday was my 3333rd post since I started my blog in July 2007.
Really a neat looking quilt for fabrics you weren't really fond of. That many posts and I am sure you have many more waiting to be written. Congrats! Chris
It has turned out beautifully and well worth the wait, for sure. I think the marbled cream contrast fabric compliments the colour palette. I love the balance and the triangles are perfect. I could do with a few hints and tips for "Stitch in the Ditch" before I start to do it on the quilt I am making. Can I ask please if you have a tutorial in your archives? I looked on the list on the sidebar but nothing pops up. Jo x
Beautiful quilt - the triangles, the background - everything is perfect for the stars. I would like to "pin" this, but thought I'd ask you if you object. Sharron
This is one of my favorites. Congratulations on your 3,333 post. I can't tell you how much I enjoy visiting you blog and watching your projects come together.
Outstanding! I would hang this one somewhere to always enjoy. I had to look hard to see how you designed it as it blends so nicely. Then I realized, light bulb moment here, that my first baby quilt was made similarly. I used a square and a snowball block rather than your 4 unit of hsts. Your results are best, of course! And I love your border that pulls it all together. Just a great wonderful quilt. congrats on the long blogging life!
I made this quilt pattern some years back - the same kind of stars but with an all white background without the border you have. Totally different look of course, I love yours with batiks. You have been blogging a long time - been following you since I started to blog almost a full 9 years now and you were doing it before me.
It is a beautiful quilt. Congratulations on another great finish! And on your 3333th post. That's a lot of posts! And all of them inspiring ones at that.
It always amazes me how often the projects that we start just to use up a couple of fabrics end up being favourites, even if it does take 10 years to finish them? Really lovely Wanda.
You did it again... A Perfect quilt to finish out January 2016. It is like a performing symphony. . . Love the border fabric for your bear paw. . . You always have the best photo's of your cactus plants. You captured the delicacy of the white blossom.
I don't blame you for wanting to keep this lovely quilt. I zoomed in to understand better your piecing instructions - now I see what you mean :) Well done on your 3333rd post achievement yesterday - may you have many many posts and quilts to share.
Thank you for your blog and sharing your quilts. You are a huge inspiration to me. I love the way you keep keeping on. Making quilts and enjoying your life.
Wow congratulations on all those posts! I'm a recent follower to your blog page and this is a gorgeous little quilt. I don't have many batiks but building up my stash at the moment - some are outside my comfort zone, but your quilt is very inspirational to get cutting and sewing. Many thanks.
A special thank you for 3333 posts and counting! I have read them all and enjoy starting each day with your creative energy, beautiful quilts, gardening, cookies, cleaning or whatever else is happening in your life.
I really like the batik quilt. I have read and re-read your instructions and think I need to draw it out as you describe it to make sense to me. I have lots of scraps that would make it interesting. Congratulations on your posts! Your influence is far and wide and in my life, it has made all the difference in my quilts. Thank you for all the hours of photos, descriptions and answers. Thank you so very much!
Thank you for sharing your creativity Wanda. It is fun to feel like a neighbor checking in on the happenings of your day. You have helped to take my quilts to a whole new level of color and dimension. I appreciate and admire your artistic and teaching talents. Much love and Big hugs.
Really a neat looking quilt for fabrics you weren't really fond of. That many posts and I am sure you have many more waiting to be written. Congrats! Chris
ReplyDeleteIt has turned out beautifully and well worth the wait, for sure. I think the marbled cream contrast fabric compliments the colour palette. I love the balance and the triangles are perfect.
ReplyDeleteI could do with a few hints and tips for "Stitch in the Ditch" before I start to do it on the quilt I am making. Can I ask please if you have a tutorial in your archives? I looked on the list on the sidebar but nothing pops up.
Jo x
That will be a nice sofa quilt! Congrats on 3k plus posts. I barely get one a month written. I just don't think my life is as interesting as yours!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt - the triangles, the background - everything is perfect for the stars.
ReplyDeleteI would like to "pin" this, but thought I'd ask you if you object. Sharron
This is one of my favorites. Congratulations on your 3,333 post. I can't tell you how much I enjoy visiting you blog and watching your projects come together.
ReplyDeleteI think it worked out to be a great little quilt. But I have to say, it is a rare batik that I don't like.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Congratulations on your 3333rd post... That's a lot of posting....
ReplyDeleteOutstanding! I would hang this one somewhere to always enjoy.
ReplyDeleteI had to look hard to see how you designed it as it blends so nicely. Then I realized, light bulb moment here, that my first baby quilt was made similarly. I used a square and a snowball block rather than your 4 unit of hsts. Your results are best, of course!
And I love your border that pulls it all together. Just a great wonderful quilt. congrats on the long blogging life!
Beautiful quilt Wanda and wow......over 3,000 posts! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteI made this quilt pattern some years back - the same kind of stars but with an all white background without the border you have. Totally different look of course, I love yours with batiks. You have been blogging a long time - been following you since I started to blog almost a full 9 years now and you were doing it before me.
ReplyDeleteI love it too!
ReplyDeleteIt is a beautiful quilt. Congratulations on another great finish! And on your 3333th post. That's a lot of posts! And all of them inspiring ones at that.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the huge milestone of blog postings. Like Debbie, I feel you should hang it in a place of honor.
ReplyDeleteI agree this quilt is fantastic. I'm always drawn to star quilts, I just love them. Congratulations on your milestone posts.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your finish and 3333rd post. Both are quite an accomplishment.
ReplyDeleteIt always amazes me how often the projects that we start just to use up a couple of fabrics end up being favourites, even if it does take 10 years to finish them? Really lovely Wanda.
ReplyDeleteI love the triangle border, and the way a triangle is at each corner, The stars seem to float into the edge, all truly lovely.
ReplyDeleteI love this one too. Wow 3333 posts, that's great. I love your blog and glen such inspiration from you. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteYou did it again... A Perfect quilt to finish out January 2016. It is like a performing symphony. . . Love the border fabric for your bear paw. . . You always have the best photo's of your cactus plants. You captured the delicacy of the white blossom.
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Congratulations on your blogging anniversary - 3333 posts is rather impressive! And your latest creation is so pretty.
ReplyDeleteMy goodness 3333 posts is amazing - congratulations - both on the number of posts and yours beautiful star quilt.
ReplyDeleteIt IS beautiful, and I don't blame you - I'd want it out where I could see it close up and personal all the time, too!
ReplyDeleteIt's a great quilt. I can see why you love it!
ReplyDeleteI don't blame you for wanting to keep this lovely quilt. I zoomed in to understand better your piecing instructions - now I see what you mean :)
ReplyDeleteWell done on your 3333rd post achievement yesterday - may you have many many posts and quilts to share.
It is a very pretty quilt and must be very satisfying to have it finished. It would be really nice on the wall. Imagine 3333 posts! Wow!
ReplyDeleteThat is stunning! I love it. Congratulations on 3333!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your blog and sharing your quilts. You are a huge inspiration to me. I love the way you keep keeping on. Making quilts and enjoying your life.
ReplyDeleteWow congratulations on all those posts! I'm a recent follower to your blog page and this is a gorgeous little quilt. I don't have many batiks but building up my stash at the moment - some are outside my comfort zone, but your quilt is very inspirational to get cutting and sewing.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks.
A special thank you for 3333 posts and counting! I have read them all and enjoy starting each day with your creative energy, beautiful quilts, gardening, cookies, cleaning or whatever else is happening in your life.
ReplyDeleteI really like the batik quilt. I have read and re-read your instructions and think I need to draw it out as you describe it to make sense to me. I have lots of scraps that would make it interesting.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your posts! Your influence is far and wide and in my life, it has made all the difference in my quilts. Thank you for all the hours of photos, descriptions and answers. Thank you so very much!
Thank you for sharing your creativity Wanda. It is fun to feel like a neighbor checking in on the happenings of your day. You have helped to take my quilts to a whole new level of color and dimension. I appreciate and admire your artistic and teaching talents. Much love and Big hugs.
ReplyDeleteI love it too! And 3333 posts-I think I've read them all, some more than once. Thank you for sharing your beautiful works-so much inspiration for me!
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