Wednesday 13 November 2013

Made: the star quilt


So it struck me last night while snuggled underneath this quilt that I had completely forgotten to share with you after finishing it during half term.


I have something of a love affair with this quilt, it is without doubt my most favourite thing that I have ever made. The colours are all me, the satisfaction of the repeat pattern with the star; tetris in a quilt.


It makes me happy just to look at it, and happy in the thought that I will always treasure it; the colour choices I made, the sewing, my favourite fabric designers. All condensed into one happy quilt.


I'm sure somewhere I had some quilting disasters, I usually do, but blogging about it a few weeks after making it means I have forgotten them. I was pretty happy with the results, quilting around the stars, it looks ok on the back. I used Brussels washer in charcoal for the backing,  it was wide enough to mean I didn't have to piece the back (phew) and both soft and durable, a triple win.

I bound it in one of my favourite ever fabrics too, because I'm worth it.


Going to bed last night it was freezing and I had 2 quilts on top of the duvet, this one and my medallion quilt, they look so happy together, the same colour theme.


Talking of colour, I'm really glad I added the bright yellow and pink diamonds, it was a bit of a bold diversion out of my grey comfort zone, but the quilt needs it, I think it would have been a bit boring without. If you'd like to see all the fabrics, you can find them here.


I do find myself looking at this quilt, at the fabrics, picking out my favourites. (It's hard, but it's this one by the way.)


So, one more quilt almost finished and then time to take a break from sewing for a bit, or maybe not. See how long I can hold off.


18 comments:

  1. That looks amazing! Think I'm going to have to add something similar to my to do list :)

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  2. GORGEOUS. I couldn't be more jealous. :D

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  3. It's beautiful and so nice to be able to see it being enjoyed by your family too.

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    1. Thank you Jo Jo, I'm not as quite as generous sharing it as I am with other quilts!

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  4. the yellow and pink are definitely a genius inclusion...just the right amount of pop. really beautiful quilt Kate x

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  5. It's a thing of wonder! So many gorgeous fabrics are in it but my favourite is the same as yours (I bought some from you a couple of weeks ago - mine has turned into a tunic!).

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    1. I wish I was better at dressmaking Nicole to make something with that lovely fabric, but happy to capture a bit in a quilt :)

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  6. So so beautiful! I love your fabric choices.

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  7. A dream of a quilt! And oh so sweet to see your little one snuggled up under it...

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  8. Technical question: Is it really hand pieced or have you got a trick for sewing diamonds on machine?
    A wonder!
    Thanks for sharing it,
    A

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    1. Hi, it was done on my machine, have a look at this post for some pictures on how - it's pretty straight forward

      http://misformake.blogspot.co.uk/2013/09/star-quilt.html

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