QM

Our new guild Pres, is setting up 2 challenges a year. this one was to use sparkly fabric from a particular line, and use it in a quilt to represent the particular holiday. I drew July 4th, which was exactly what I wanted. I won the vote and cash. I quilted the background in multicolor sparkly mylar, then machine appliqued the fireworks and USA. The blocks are my own variant on a standard pattern. I was going to bind in red, but my DH suggested a flag fabric, which was a great improvement. Since I had just added to my stash, I took DH out to dinner to celebrate Father's Day.

QM

A friend came by and said I needed to post my fireworks block.

merrylouw

I understand why you won the challenge. Your quilt is awesome!

lots2do

Lovely job! That block looks very time consuming, you must have a lot of patience.

Belfrybat

Very, very nice. I love your fireworks and the sparkly quilting.

Just Jan

Very nice! You deserved to win! Are the fireworks paper pieced? Sure are beautiful!

Grandma Bonnie

Beautiful quilt for the 4th of July (especially) and you certainly deserved the win! Great job!

BrendaK

Congratulations. Love the quilt. BrendaK

QM

thank you all. Yes, the blocks are PPed.

omacookie

Good job and beautiful wall hanging. I love July 4th and you did it up proud. Hugs to you.