Big Star Progress
February 5th, 2010
Every morning when I wake up, I want to head straight downstairs and start sewing. The morning chores have to be done before I can start sewing but I’m usually at the machine by 9 or 9:30.
One morning this week, I had all the Big Star blocks and sashing strips made. I was anxious to get started on the border blocks. They’re my favorite part, you know?
Then I realized I hadn’t stuck in the sashing squares so I added those.
The border blocks kinda look like Mickey Mouse ears, huh?
Finished all the pieced blocks. Sewed the blocks and rows together. Started adding the non-pieced borders and they weren’t fitting. They always fit! I use Electric Quilt and the measurements are perfect. I had used the wrong size for the sashing! A bit of adjusting on the non-pieced borders and everything worked out but I hate when that happens!
I like this one too but don’t see any unpieced borders?
I’m looking forward to receiving your new book Judy.
I have to tell you I won a blue ribbon at our quilt show on a quilt I made and used different borders than what the pattern showed. I added more borders like you do and have showed us and I think it made a difference so I thank you for your influence. It was my first quilt for judging and I’m just thrilled to have won 1st place in my category.
Congratulations! I don’t have the non-pieced borders on the design wall. It’s too much trouble to put them up there.
i adore stars and I adore these color combos
but for some reason I dont like the border that you say looks like MM ears, sorry judy
That’s ok. Not everyone has to like everything!
Love it as usual.
Stole an idea from one of your other quilts (pinwheels) for the one I am working on right now.
Check it out,
What do you think?
Deb
http://missdebs.blogspot.com/2010/02/is-this-too-young.html
I really like this quilt you are working on. lovely!
Love, love this great quilt!
This is a very striking quilt. It would appeal to either a male or a female. Excellent color choices.