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Ladyjanedoe 03-24-2011 05:29 AM

Lovely...you're skills are impressive. I would just paper piece it.

Magzwv 03-24-2011 05:33 AM

Easy is a relative term! LOL! As long as you accurately sewed the strips and then accurately cut the triangles with the ruler, and then carefully pressed them without stretching; then all the seams line up really well. I sewed the 2 blocks together last night and had to sew slowly to ensure that the seams matched. They came out really great! I was able to match ALL the seams! AND, you really need to pay attention to the center of the starpoints, you have to remove the couple of stitches and make that tiny pinwheel in the middle so the block lays flat. That wasn't too hard though.
I can't wait to see this one completed! My son really wants one, so he's trying to be patient :-) I purchased some of that black light thread that Dusty Farrell uses so I can quilt his!


Originally Posted by rootyr
Gorgeous! Was it easy? I have the book and template and hope to do it in the near future!


Magzwv 03-24-2011 05:37 AM


Originally Posted by margaret53
I LOVE your fabric selection! I made a quilt from this pattern. It is amazing how it comes out. How will you quilt it?

I'm not sure yet... When I get to that point, I'll post a picture of the quilt top and ask for suggestions! I'm a "new" longarmer, so I don't have the "mad" skills of some of the ladies on this board, but I'm practicing my heart out! LOL! I am working with "hooked on feathers" by Sally Terry. I really like the freedom of her feathers. I might do that, not sure :-)

Shirlrh 03-24-2011 05:56 AM

Very nice!! It is going to be beautiful!

Shirlrh 03-24-2011 05:57 AM

Love it! Can't wait to see the finished product!!!

thenonnielady 03-24-2011 06:28 AM

gorgeous!

pjustice63 03-24-2011 06:32 AM

So beautiful, so easy.
Trick to keeping from stretching is spray starch. Spray, let dry, spray. let dry. Don't try pressing when wet.
Terrific job.

Grandma Peg 03-24-2011 06:36 AM

Looks great and really like your fabric choices.

Baloonatic 03-24-2011 06:45 AM

Starch the livin poo out of it, that'll help with that pesky bias! Great job, can't wait to see the finished quilt!

susanpillsbury 03-24-2011 06:55 AM

Oooh, I love the stark contrast of your colors. Nice!!

bettysew 03-24-2011 06:56 AM

Well done, lovely colors. It's going too be a beautiful quilt.

Dianne1 03-24-2011 07:03 AM

Love the colors, want to see it finished.

gramarraine 03-24-2011 07:05 AM

Beautiful, makes me want to get the pattern and fabric and go to work. Love the colors you used.

quiltingaz 03-24-2011 07:07 AM

Oh wow! That is perfect fabric for D/N quilt. Love it :-)

darlin121 03-24-2011 07:09 AM

Hancocks has Best Press on sale right now at my store, I stocked up on the stuff because it was on clearence! It will help with all those biased edges. Good job, by the way.

malega 03-24-2011 07:26 AM

That is so very gorgeous, love your colours.

shopaholic97 03-24-2011 07:59 AM

I love the look & your colour choices. Don't know if I would have the patience for this one

pittsburgpam 03-24-2011 08:13 AM

That looks wonderful!! I just love those fabrics and colors for a little girl. :)

Ditter43 03-24-2011 08:14 AM

Gonna be outstanding!! :D :thumbup:

katsewnsew 03-24-2011 08:34 AM

Beautiful block! Great job!

grannypat7925 03-24-2011 09:01 AM

Great first try...........it is gorgeous!

pinwheelprincess 03-24-2011 09:09 AM

2 suggestions for stretching problem--sew with walking foot or spray starch each piece. Your block looks great & I'd love to see the finished top.

ndgirl 03-24-2011 09:14 AM

I have the book, too and really want to make one but I'm somewhat intimidated. You just gave me more inspiration!!

mary hennessey 03-24-2011 09:38 AM

Love the block.You do nice work.

Lilrain 03-24-2011 09:45 AM

great job. Everything matches perfectly

BettyM 03-24-2011 09:57 AM

Keep going! Very beautiful!

Ziva 03-24-2011 10:13 AM

This is simply gorgeous!! Colors are great...

blossom808 03-24-2011 10:14 AM

Wow that sure is nice, great job.

Lightening57 03-24-2011 10:14 AM

Very pretty.

ThunderSissydale 03-24-2011 10:28 AM

beautiful

khlrkat 03-24-2011 10:29 AM

Very pretty i have the book , i am going to try it soon

jansquiltn 03-24-2011 10:35 AM

Lovely

mouseface 03-24-2011 11:05 AM

this one is on my list to do thanks for the tip about stretching didnt know that

odysseyquilter 03-24-2011 12:09 PM

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Recently finished my first day and night quilt. Came out pretty well and I really like it. I am trying to figure out how to quilt it also. I don't do my own quilting, send it to a longarmer. Since it was so much work, I really want the quilting pattern to be just right. I plan to use a white tone on tone for the backing and want a dark purple thread so it will standout on the back. Sometimes that is my favorite part! So....any suggestions??

sewmom 03-24-2011 12:23 PM

@ original poster.I have that book, but haven't made it yet-it's on my list. Yours is amazing!
I like the purple one too.

merchjag 03-24-2011 01:08 PM

Pretty-very nice job :lol:

Scrap Happy 03-24-2011 01:19 PM

What a beautiful block. The fabric you used is wonderful! :thumbup:

dixiebelle162002 03-24-2011 01:31 PM

Beautiful and I love your choice of fabrics!

LAB55 03-24-2011 01:44 PM

Beautiful job !! ;-)

nwm50 03-24-2011 02:21 PM

Wow....opened my eyes!
I love the color/pattern very much!!


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