I thought I'd start a thread for the new quilt I started last night. This one will be for my wife, Melissa, who picked it out. It will be the "Saratoga Star" pattern by Touchwood Quilt Design. The fabric is a hydrangea flower and raspberries theme by Holly Holderman. The blocks will have a central square on point of the hydrangea print, with stars using the leafy and solid greens, blues, and yellows. The inner border and binding will be green, and the outer border will be the striped material. I got all the block pieces cut last night so am ready to start pieceing them together.

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Beautiful Fabrics. I love them. I don't know that pattern but am looking forward to seeing what beautiful creation you make of those great fabrics!!!

What beautiful fabrics. The quilt will be lovely.

pretty fabrics

how did you get interested in piecing/quilting?

Here's a link that shows the pattern:

http://www.quilters-paradise.com/cgi...e=tq031_pt.jpg

Yes, indeed they are!

I like the pattern. This will be beautiful!!!

I've been a closet admirer of quilts for years/decades. Finally decided that I would like to try. My wife does machine embroidery, so she likes to sew as well, which gave me a connection to the local sewing center store where I bought my machine. I'm having a blast with this, I love it! :)

Welcome

Have you heard of John Flynn?

No, I haven't seen any other men's work on here that I'm aware of, but hope to. Haven't heard of John Flynn, either. Is he a quilter?

I haven't seen him on this board, so don't think he is a member - but he is a quilter - and an engineer - he's a very entertaining speaker -

I think he kind of commandeered some of his wife's projects at the start

I'm sure he has a web site if you google him

Those are beautiful fabrics. I am looking forward to seeing your quilt completed as you are so focused!
BTW years ago I had a hydrangea fabric that I was using in a quilt top that was not 100 % cotton. Bought it at a quilt shop and was really disappointed. Have not finished that top yet! :?

Your fabrics are gorgeous and that is going to be one really pretty quilt. Please keep us up to date with your progress. Are you going to quilt it yourself or send it out to a long arm quilter?

Oh My Eddie

Those fabrics are to die for - being an avid gardener doesn't help :wink:

Love the pattern too thanks for the link - what size are you planning on making?

Tisha

Oh that will be BEAUTIFUL - what a lucky lady.

My DH said that after the NASCAR race, we'll set up my quilting frame. It's so cool to have a partner who is interested in the partner's hobby.

Eddie, I have to say you certainly have an eye for colour these fabrics really do compliment each other.

There are quite a few men who quilt out there, Have you heard of Ricky Timms, he is a singer as well I believe, well known in America. You can Googled his work? there is another guy called David on the QVT Channel whose work is just amazing, I will get hold of his last name for you, just won´t come to mind at the moment.

Elle

Beautiful choice of fabrics! Be sure to post pictures of the finished product.

My wife does all the tops and I am the quilter. I have a long arm machine and do the quilting. Be careful! It is addicting! Good luck with your project! Mumzbear's Hubby

Eddie, I love your fabric choices and the pattern!!! Can't wait to see photos as you get it done!! :D

That's going to be one beautiful quilt!
Now, THIS time, make sure you spell my name right on the label!!!
For some reason on the other quilt, you thought my name was Olivia....hehehehe

love the fabric! I'm looking forward to seeing your quilt.

Ohhhh, such pretty fabric. I can't wait to see the quilt.

I plan to quilt it myself, but it will be stitch in the ditch. I'm not ready to try free motion quilting yet. :)

It's going to be 58" x 70".

Love the fabics and colors very much! I am looking forward to seeing this one done. You go hubby!

I love these fabrics Great choice

those are some gorgeous fabrics, Eddie! Your wife is going to be so happy! we have to see it finished. :D

Those are beautiful fabrics!!! I can't wait to see the quilt!!! :D :D :D

Not to be a stickler for detail, but ... uhm ... the raspberries? I have never seen blue raspberries ... and blueberries are smooth and round ... the shape is right for blackberries, but I have never seen blue blackberries ...
But, I LOVE blue ... and, your color choices are really cool ...
NOW .. since I got so hung up on what kind of berries were on that fabric ... I have to go back and see your pattern ...
Will really enjoy seeing your quilt progress ...

Beautiful fabrics. Can't wait to see the finished product. Start sewing now. Hurry, hurry!

Gorgeous fabrics -- can't wait to see the quilt!

How exciting--what a thoughtful gift
Charlie Ann

Wow, what beautiful fabrics....looking forward to see yourquilt.... :-)

I love these Lakehouse fabrics- they are so pretty. Your wife sure is gonna have something to brag about when this is done!

Love the fabric - can't wait to see the quilt!

Very lovely looking quilt pattern - the colors your wife picked are beautiful.

Very nice.

Love every thing about it!

eddie can,t wait to see it done love your colors

I have some of those fabrics that I made a purse out of and boy do I love them. That quilt is going to be stunning.