I finished piecing this top today and the realization hit me square in the face---I cannot finish this quilt for Christmas. So I have left my sewing room and chilled this afternoon. I had a cup of coffee, made my grocery list for the family Christmas get together and I'll start planning my quilting tomorrow!

This is a paper pieced pattern by Judy Neimeyer called Hawaiian Star. The colors are more brilliant than the photo and I am pretty happy with it even though I must work on the skills to do Y seams better.

Roxanne

Stunning.

This is just plain awesome. Good for you for recognizing when you need to stop and smell the coffee. :lol:

wow! that is beautiful!!! i have had this pattern on my closet shelf for over a year.,.., i really need to make it someday! you did a fabulous job!!!looking forward to pics of it all done in the new year :)

gorgeous! Take a break- don't rush quilting this beauty.
Cheryl

that is a lovely quilt - I have done two of her quilts but not to that level of difficulty I think

Just stunning! I hope you're proud of yourself!

Gorgeous....

WOW!! This is gorgeous! :D:D:D
Good for you to decide to let it go, no sense stressing to the last minute :D

OMG it is beautiful! I don't think I will EVER get good enough to tackle something like that! Love the colors too!

That is beautiful, you are doing a great job on it. I love the pattern, will you please let me know where you got the pattern, I would love to try and make one for myself. Thanks in advance, hope you and your family have Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

that is awesome

Stunning, spectacular, with a large dose of WOW! I love your quilt! The pattern, the colors, everything. Great job.

The colors look pretty great to me, so if they're even brighter in person this is one truly amazing piece of work. Wonderful job.

What she said!!

Granny,
Judy Neimeyer has her own website (google her) I think she still sells this pattern. I got mine from Batiks Plus.

I bought it 2 years ago and had looked at it lovingly for the whole time. I was afraid to tackle it after I had read the instructions. But recently someone here on the board posted a picture of theirs and I was inspired.

Thanks for your kind words. Merry Christmas!
Roxanne

Yes, just have a great Christmas and finish the quilt when you have more time. Merry Christmas to you and your family!!

Spectacular- really pretty! Enjoy your little break before you get back to quilting!

Wow.....I love it!

Your quilt is beautiful! I have been there before--slowly the realization hits that you won't make a deadline and after accepting it things just feel so much better.

This is something I wouldn't mind having in my home. :)
Absolutely fabulous!

Amazing quilt, love the colour combination. Glad to see you take a break and not rush to finish it before christmas - this beauty doesn't need to be rushed to completion.

Wow, stunning quilt. Like everyone said....take your time and enjoy it.

beautiful!!

Very striking!

While you need a break!

That is beautiful, something that gorgeous deserves some relaxed, unrushed, well planned quilting. It is so pretty!

Wow, love the colors!

This is beautiful. I am sure you will enjoy Christmas more because you did not stress yourself by trying to get this completed before then. It is so pretty, it certainly deserves your undivided attention when you can enjoy the process!

Lovely!!

Roxanne, that is a stunner!!!!!!!!!! I love it :D

Absolutely Awesome!

Sincere ditto

Gorgeous!!!!

absolutely wonderful

WOW!!!!! :shock: That is stunning!!! Was this a kit, or did you pick our the fabrics on your own? Were you planning on giving this as a gift? The recipient will be overwhelmed by its beauty!!! I have often had to give myself a reality check from time to time. I tell myself that I am only one person with only two hands and what I can get done I will get done. It isn't the end of the world if something I make doesn't get done "on time," and the receiver will love it just as much even if it's late. :wink: Things often interfere with the best laid plans, and we needn't be so hard on ourselves when we miss our self-imposed deadlines. 8-)

Wowser! That is one totally awesome quilt.

Stunning. I havent tried the paper piecing yet, but have this book!

beautiful