Starz
It's a finish!
60 x 72
This was one of my oldest UFOs. The blocks were swapped back in 2012. The free online pattern was called Starz. Before I had much in the way of stash I participated in a lot of swaps in order to add variety to my quilts. I could buy a yard or so of one fabric, make several blocks and then get several different ones back in return. I finally got around to assembling the top in October 2019.
Now, ten years after the blocks were swapped, the quilt is finished! I quilted it with vertical organic lines on my DSM. I'm always kind of surprised the quilting this close doesn't turn the quilt into a stiff board - just the opposite happens - it's nice and cuddly soft.
I think I used 7 pieces of batting in this one. I'm trying to use up all my bits and pieces of batting before I open up a new roll of batting. Ugh. Piecing batting is not may favorite job but waste not want not or something like that.
I also had to piece the backing. Again...not my fav job.
Part of the backing matches the jewel tones on front. I used solid black for the binding.
This quilt is now ready to comfort someone. And I get to mark a UFO off of my list.
And sew on...
Yeah for another finish. I have some of the rainbow stripe fabric in your backing.
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Super bright Look-at-me Quilt! Love it. Well done for piecing your batting. Not a job I enjoy either, but I like feeling virtuous afterwards. Great pieced backing too. Very frugal.
ReplyDeleteOh those stars are really sizzling with their bright colors on the black. Wonderful!! I don't like taking time to piece either batting or backing, but occasionally it has to be done, right.
ReplyDeleteThat is an eye catching quilt! Someone will love it!
ReplyDeleteThat is a beauty!! I really like the use of solids in this one - the black makes everything pop!
ReplyDeleteLove the bright pops of color on the dark background.
ReplyDeleteIt is a finish and a showstopper!!!
ReplyDeleteJust a very graphic and happy quilt! Congratulations on the finish!!
ReplyDeleteLooks great. What's 10 years between the start and finish, just a blink really.
ReplyDeleteLove the bright, bold colors in contrast to the black fabric. It was the time lapse and effort (piecing the batting and backing) to get this one done.
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