I don't think it looks babyish at all. Perhaps you just can't get out of your mind that some of it was baby fabric. It is going to be lovely. Good job.
WisWis
08-12-2014 12:03 PM
Absolutely beautiful. Love your colours.
caspharm
08-12-2014 01:03 PM
I agree that the grey is a good choice. Also, agree with group about checking the vintage group on the board.
My time
08-12-2014 04:01 PM
No the grey looks great! Your star is so colourful! I just love it. You and I could shop together!
bearisgray
08-12-2014 04:08 PM
Lovely colors in the star. I find it very appealing - as an adult! :)
Sam Poodles
08-12-2014 04:08 PM
That looks like a Featherweight....I have 3 and love therm! LOVE YOUR LONE STAR....the fabrics are fabulous
ccthomas
08-12-2014 06:11 PM
Nice Lonestar quilt.
lizzy
08-13-2014 03:15 AM
I love your colors and fabrics. I would want mine to have the same look!
Linda1
08-13-2014 03:58 AM
I love your lone star. I think it looks great on the dark gray.
letawellman
08-13-2014 04:05 AM
Originally Posted by ube quilting
(Post 6840949)
I think the grey is perfect as a neutral setting for this great star.
When you say red binding, are you thinking of the dark pink/ magenta from the center of your star or an actual red?
IMHO, I think a magenta color, like near the star center would be awesome or as a second choice the same grey if you have enough.
Your star is terrific.
peace
I must say I agree with ube - if your "red" is the same as the dark pink in the center of the quilt, it would be perfect! I LOVE the dark grey for the setting blocks - it just makes the star "pop" that much more!!
As far as the batting goes, I think the 80/20 will do a great job for this quilt. I've done several Lone Star quilts, some with cotton, some with 80/20, and I found that the 80/20 seemed to give more definition to my quilting.
Ooohhh!! I'm jealous of the Singer!! I've not used one in a long time (my grandmother had one), and that was before my quilting days, but the older ones (like your find) are all work-horses!! I would definitely practice my FMQ a bit on it before trying to quilt your Lone Star, but I think in the long run, you'll be very happy with it!!
