I finished up quilting my Fat Quarter Stars QAL quilt and it turned out just the way I thought it would. Perfect colors for Spring! When this Quilt A Long started 6 months ago I wanted to use fabric with lots of bright and beautiful color. I’m going to call this quilt Spring Stars.
I took these pictures last night right after I finished the binding. The sun was setting but I made it in time.
Builder Bob decided that my quilting assistant should be in the pictures.
Can you tell Simon doesn’t get to go outside? I think he was in shock.
I was lucky to have this large piece of blue cotton for the back. I know that fabric had been in my stash for at least 15 years…..waiting for just the right quilt.
I always love beginning each new project but by the time I am stitching down the last side of the binding I am tired of it. Does anyone else get that way?
Then I take some pictures and throw it in the washer and dryer. When it comes out I fall in love with it all over again.
I used Warm & Natural batting and 100% cotton thread on the creme background.
I’m not one for big spaces in my quilting so on each block I used Bottom Line Oatmeal thread for the quilting.
Here you can see the star before being quilted…….
and here it is quilted.
I couldn’t resist showing one more photo of Simon just before he was taken back into the house.
I also had leftovers that I used to make a quilted Spring Star Pillow.
My next project is fixing poor little Piggy for my granddaughter…….
Denise :)
CONNIE!!! I'm so glad I decided to scroll back through all of your posts this week — this is simple marvelous!! And don't you love it when something you've been holding onto for ages is suddenly the *perfect* fit for a project in the here and now?! That blue fabric was just made for this quilt!!! 🙂
Hillbilly Tonya
Oh it is marvelous! And that back is perfect for it.
Glenda
Super quilt Connie, sure looks like summer to me. Not sure which I enjoyed the most the river or the quilt. What a fab place to quilt and look out over. Cheers Glenda
Elly D
A beautiful quilt and great machine quilting! Congratulations on your finish!!
Is your Singer 15 motorized or is it a treadle? I have a treadle 15 and another model 28(off the top of my head) I've yet to learn how to use them. 🙂
Have a good weekend 🙂 Ellyx
Sarah
What a great quilt. Simon is definitly enjoying his time ouside – that last one looks like he has spotted something good or he is about to bolt 🙂
Wish I had so many great places outside to take photos.
Sarah
What a great quilt. Simon is definitly enjoying his time ouside – that last one looks like he has spotted something good or he is about to bolt 🙂
Wish I had so many great places outside to take photos.
The Thompsons
The quilting is ridiculously beautiful! Seriously – I love it!
Janine
This a fabulous quilt – the colours are beautiful and your fmq is amazing 🙂
Lisa Ann
Lovely quilt, the quilting is so nicely done!
Lori
this is a lovely quilt, fantastic job. love your helper. i have one also only he is 23 lbs and gray and white.
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♥Duff
holy cow! that is just the taste of spring i've been yearning for!! I can jut image cuddling under a quilt, watching the sun come up over the water. aaahhh!
If Toys Could Talk
What a lovely quilt! Your FMQ is incredible! 🙂
Bunny
Beautiful quilt. Nice display too.
Melissa Corry
It is just beautiful!! Thanks for linking up 🙂
Sharon
Your Spring Stars are beautiful! Love the colors, and your quilting is great. Your Simon looks so cute! And he does look a little shocked, poor baby. Hope he recovered. 🙂
Kim
Oh, my, what a beauty! And the quilt is nice too–LOL! Sorry–couldn't resist. I just LOVE the colors you used–so clear and happy. It looks like Simon's claimed the quilt for his own already!
waggonswest
Oh, Connie, this is beautiful. I love the colors and I love the turquoise back. Well done.
Cherise
Connie your quilt turned out beautiful! I really love it! The quilting is awesome! 🙂
grammajudyb
Awesome quilting. Absolutely gorgeous!
Apple Avenue Quilts
Your quilt is lovely. Congratulations!!!
Susan At Glen Oaks Primitives
Your quilt is absolutely beautiful. The backing color is gorgeous.
Simon does look a little
stunned.
Hugs,
Susan
Michelle
It's beautiful Connie!!!!
Cyn ;-)
Spring Stars is amazing. Thank you for sharing so many pics, especially of 'before/after' quilting. Wowzer, what a difference. Your quilting is really nice. The colors are exciting!
Love the pics of Simon. He is so darling, but looks a bit stunned in the first pic, poor baby.
Karen
Hi, i hopped over from WIP Wednesday, gorgeous quilt, i love your colour choices :o)
Karen
Hi, i hopped over from WIP Wednesday, gorgeous quilt, i love your colour choices :o)
Sue Daurio
wow!! great quilting!
Linda at Roscoe's Ma
Spring Stars is beautiful. I love the bright colors! Wow! Showstopper!
Jan-Maree
I really love this quilt – gorgeous colours beautifully set off in the white – Simon seems to think so too – and poor poor piggy – hope you can save him!
Dirt Road Quilter
Yay! Such a gorgeous quilt! Tell Simon we appreciate his modeling skills. He's the perfect finishing touch to your beautiful quilt! The colors are wonderful and I especially love the frames around each star.
Becky
It turned out just beautiful! Such bright and fun colors. The backing is even awesome!
Sheila
Just beautiful Connie ,I love the bright cheerful spring colors , great job!!
Quilter Kathy
It's gorgeous! Great photos!
I go through the same stages of being in love/hate with my quilt like you do!
Donna
Your quilt is really beautiful, and the quilting looks wonderful!
Dresden Quilter
It is beautiful. Perfect for spring!
Deborah
F.A.B.ulous quilt!!
Marjorie's Busy Corner
You did a beautiful job on this Connie…you always do though. The color is beautiful and your quilting is fantastic!!
Mishka
It turned out fabulous… congrats!
Betty Lou
Your quilt and quilting are marvelous.
Crickets Corner
So pretty! It's such a bright and happy quilt that you have to smile. Love the color combinations and the blue backing reminds me of a perfect spring day. The multicolor binding is the perfect finish and your quilting is amazing. Poor Simon looks so confused.
Sunnybec
Absolutely beautiful, I love your colours, and I love stars!! Your assistant is quite cute too. I am the same, get excited at the beginning, get it all pieced then take ages to pin it, then have to get in the mood for quilting, but when it is done..wow I am in love again! Hugs
Mrs.Pickles
great quilt!
Lyn
Wow what a beautiful SPRING quilt! You did a wonderful job of quilting.
I love your view and Simon looks at home on the new quilt.
Still need to try and do the free motion quilting. Did you do the binding by hand or machine?
Thanks, Lynda
jjthor
REally nice quilt! Pretty helper as well!!
Jen
It's beautiful! Great job. The quilting is amazing 🙂 I always hate my quilt during the quilting part of it, then I fall in love again when I'm stitching the binding 🙂
Judy D in WA
GORGEOUS!!!
Patti
Your quilt is amazing, as is the location! Simon is the perfect model as well!!
beaquilter
this is gorgeous and I love the colors and the quilting!! awesome
iluvmybugs
This turned out so beautiful Connie and your quilting and the fabric for the back is perfect!!! Always enjoy seeing your adorable assistant!
~Terry~
Lisa Lisa
Beautiful!
Shelley
It's gorgeous Connie! Love the blue on the backing!
Laura
Your quilt is absolutely beautiful and the colors are great! Spring Stars is perfect! Love your helper too – what would we do without them?
Teresa Felgueiras
Awesome quilt and the quilting is lovely,too. Very nice job.
Lesley
Thank you so much for showing this quilt! I really appreciate the wonderful oictures which show so many special aspects of this quilt. Do you quilt it all at one time, or is it quilted in stages? How long would it take from start to finish? It s simply gorgeous!
Mitts
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need your snail mail.
http://bagladyfromthebay.blogspot.ca/
or mitzjidebos@yahoo.ca
Love, love this new quilt and Simon is no slouch either, I will take both if you let me?
Mitts
Melissa @ Sew BitterSweet Designs
That is just stunning Connie! Congrats on a beautiful finish.
Rachel
LOVE this quilt, truly love it. Simon has me cracking up. In the first picture the look on his face says (to me) "Am I gonna be in trouble?". The second says, "Who are you and what have you done with my mother?". The third says, "Ok, well, there is a quilt out here, so maybe it is ok?" LOL.Back to the quilt, I love everything from the colors right up to the quilting and the finished product. True love 🙂 Piggy is also quite adorable!
KaHolly
Stand right up and take a bow!! This is absolutely gorgeous. Just look at that beautiful quilting job.
Carrie P.
Well done! It is beautiful! I like to do binding but when I get to the 4th side I am ready to be done.
Needled Mom
It is lovely. I love the bright colors.
Vroomans' Quilts
Oh, your FQ Stars quilt came out beautifully! Just a sparkle to it. Love the solid back, yes 15 yrs – it was time to find the perfect home. And the scrappy colorful binding just frames it wonderfully.
Quilting Lodge
Wow! I love it! The quilting looks great and really makes the stars pop.
Vicki @ Quilting Lodge