First, I want to show you a secret quilt I was working on earlier this summer and it no longer needs to be a secret. In my July Island Batik box, I received a 2 1/2” strip set of “Pin Dot Floral,” a signature collection by Kathy Engle for Megan Best of Bestquilter. It was paired with a 2 yard piece of Azure (from Brilliant Blues) and a 2 yard piece of Icicle (from Tantalizing Teals). How lucky was I???? So VERY VERY lucky! I immediately knew what I would make with this strip pack!
It’s a lone star that is loosely based on a Youtube video by Jordan’s Fabrics, but of course, I did my own thing. You can watch the video HERE. This quilt takes a LONG time for me to piece because Every. Single. Intersection. needs to be measured and pinned. But, it is worth it in the end!
Here’s a couple of photos of me using “Charming” a Silly Moon ruler to make arcs on all of the pieces.
The large flowers in the corners, and the smaller ones in the ‘v’s were quilted using 2 different “Drop” rulers (Silly Moon). I used “Kite” in the Azure border. Then a flange binding finished the quilt!! I’m in LOVE with this quilt. And I’m keeping it!
It is 62″ x 62″. I used Aurifil #5007 (light grey blue) for the piecing and quilting. Hobbs 80/20 is in the middle.
Here’s a list of a few of the places you can get Pin Dot Floral:
- Creekside Quilts – OR
- Hancocks of Paducah, KY
- Quilter’s Cove, OR
Stitching Stuff
Kate, from Life in Pieces, is hosting “Stitching Stuff” and the goal is to sew for at least 15 minutes a day. I use Kate’s guideline, but my personal goal is to sew for 30 minutes a day. On those “blah” days, it does motivate me to sit at my machine and 30 minutes often turns into several hours. Thank you Kate for the motivation!
- January –November: 316 / 333
- December: 12 / 17
- Total: 328 / 350
- Percentage: 93%
Stash Report
Donna at Quilt Paint Create hosts a weekly linky party where you can display your stash numbers. This has really kept my stash from growing (somewhat!) Before I buy anything, I am always mindful of the fact that I need to report it on my blog … That sometimes stops me in my tracks!
Last week, I told you that I might buy some fabric when I was in California. On the left is 4 yards of Porcelain fireside that I bought at Essem Fabrics (here at home) to back a few quilts. Rosie’s Calico Cupboard was dangerous! The fun sewing machine fabric was too fun to resist (1/2 yard) and same with the cardinals (3 yards)! On the right is Island Batik fabrics: 4 yards of “Egg Shell” and below that is 4 yards of “Flour.”
Yearly Total:
- Fabric Used since the last report: 8 yards
- Fabric Used in 2023: 241 yards from non-IB: 101
- Fabric Bought this week: 15.5
- Fabric Added this year: 37 yards
- Net Fabric used: 204 yards
Just an FYI: I do not count any fabric that is given to me (Island Batik), but this year, I am going to count it as fabric used.
To Do Tuesday
Carol from Quilt Schmilt is hosting “To Do” every week.
I was away for several days, so not a lot got done.
The To Do List from last week:
- Finish Quilting and Binding “Not a Hunter’s Star“ not done – in progress
- Sandwich, Quilt and Bind “2023 Fall Mystery Quilt” not done
- Piece “SS 24 Catalogue Quilt” quilt. not done – in progress
- Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder! √ DONE
- Tidy & clean studio for 30 minutes. √ DONE.
This week’s To Do List (same as last week)
- Finish Quilting and Binding “Not a Hunter’s Star“
- Sandwich, Quilt and Bind “2023 Fall Mystery Quilt”
- Piece “SS 24 Catalogue Quilt” quilt
- Do NOT be distracted by any SQUIRRELS! I NEED this continual reminder!
- Tidy & clean studio for 30 minutes.
Design Wall
Judy, at Small Quilts and Doll Quilts, hosts a linky party for “What’s on your Design Wall” every week. Sorry, no pictures to share!
Piecing projects:
- Island Batik “SS 24 Catalogue Quilt”
- SAHRR (yes, it’s happening again in ’24 – I’ll be posting about it in a couple of days!)
Quilting:
- “Not a Hunter’s Star”
- “2023 Fall Mystery Quilt”
Here’s a couple of pictures of me quilting the “Not a Hunter’s Star” on my domestic machine.
Upcoming Blog Hops
Just Let Me Quilt: White Rabbit (January 23. 2024)
Moose Stash Quilting: (February 20, 2024)
One who sleeps under a quilt is covered by LOVE!
Happy Quilting!
Gail
Linking to:
- So Scrappy @ Scrap Happy
- Sunday Stash @ quiltpaintcreate
- Oh Scrap @ Quilting is More Fun than Housework
- Frédérique @ Quilting Patchwork Applique
- 15 Minutes to Stitch @ Life in Pieces
- Sew and Tell @ Melva Loves Scraps
- Design Wall Monday @ Small Quilts and Doll Quilts
- Monday Musing @ Songbird Designs
- To Do Tuesday @ Quilt Schmitt
Wow Gail! Your newest LoneStar Quilt is stunning and your quilting is absolutely, breathtaking. Thank you for linking with TDT. Hope this week’s goals were met even with the holidays. 🤗
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Thanks, Carol!!! It was a fun quilt to make and fun to quilt as well! 🙂
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Love the secret quilt! Great adds from Rosie’s. Dangerous is an understatement.
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Thank you!! It was a fun quilt to make, even if it’s very time consuming! And yes, Rosie’s is great, But dangerous! LOL
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What a gorgeous lone star! The Not a Hunter’s star is a beauty too! That is a heck of a lot of big quilting going on! Love the island batik purchase – having some of those background colors is really helpful in the stash.
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Thanks, Kathleen! Yes, lots of quilting!!! I’ve already cut into one of the IB neutrals! 🙂
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Oh, that Lone Star is gorgeous! Those fabrics are so bright and cheery and you did such a nice job.
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Oh wow, your Lone star is gorgeous! I also love the quilting, very pretty quilted negative spaces. The new fabrics are lovely, who can resist such cute prints 😉 Nice photo of you and your lovely quilt!
Thank you for sharing!
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Thanks, Frédérique! It’s always a challenge to come up with something for the negative space! Sometimes, it just works out! 🙂
Thank you for hosting the linky party!
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It’s gorgeous!
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Thanks, Denise!
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Wowza – that lone star is gorgeous, as is your Not a Hunter’s Star. Nice work!
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Thank you very much, Wendy!!!
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That Lone Star quilt is really spectacular! Congrats on a beautiful finish! You didn’t do too badly on the fabric acquisition end of things. Your fabric out more than compensates. Good luck with your plans for this week.
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Thanks, Kate! I’ve been trying really, really hard to NOT buy fabric!!! :-). but sometimes it yells and screams at me! So to make peace, I end up buying it! Usually, with no regrets! LOL!!!
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Your lone star quilt is beautiful! Love the quilting!
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Thanks, Gretchen! It was a fun quilt to make and finish!!!
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