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Saturday, 30 April 2011

Starry, starry night Quilt...

My eldest is waiting for a Christmas Quilt!  At first she didn't want one but then I started this quilt at a class with Gwen Jones (in 2009, I think) at my LQS and she has asked for it to be hers.  It is all hand pieced so I think it is remarkable that I have come so far with this one.

The irregular octagons are blue and the stars are all scraps in purples, light blues and light yellow.


Backlit it reminds me of stained glass windows!






Here is a close-up


 I have bought the backing fabric and have pieced it together. It has stars (appropriate I thought) and butterflies on it and was on sale - Flutterby Garden by the Buggy Barn.  She approved!




Now before she nags  reminds me too many more times I had better get on with it!

Nicky

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13 comments:

  1. Mary30 April 2011 at 12:49

    Yes! Get on with it...it is lovely! Have you thought about how you will quilt this one? I does look like stained glass....or twinkling stars :) I know what you will be working on this weekend!

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  2. Lori30 April 2011 at 15:19

    Wow! That is amazing and I agree it looks like stained glass.

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  3. Lynne (Lily's Quilts)1 May 2011 at 09:03

    Oh my gosh, I hope you're linking to this quilt today - it is absolutely stunning - I love those stars against that blue and then the border too. FAB.

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  4. Canadian Abroad1 May 2011 at 09:48

    Fantastic! It looks so intricate and like it takes far more patience to piece than I have ever had. Love the photo with the sun streaming through it.

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  5. Dana1 May 2011 at 10:13

    wow thsi quilts really creates an impact, great use of blue and all the colours compliment each other beautifully, well done.

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  6. Nikki1 May 2011 at 11:36

    wow what a stunning quilt, I wish I had your patience.

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  7. www.randomthoughtsdoordi.com1 May 2011 at 15:23

    love stars! Nice job.

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  8. Manda1 May 2011 at 18:13

    It really looks like stars in a nights sky! Gorgeous!

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  9. Debbie1 May 2011 at 20:47

    Beautiful stars!!

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  10. Catherine1 May 2011 at 21:07

    This is so clever and effective, it looks fantastic. Must have taken ages!

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  11. Erica1 May 2011 at 22:51

    I love that this is all hand-pieced. You're doing a brilliant job.

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  12. Leanne2 May 2011 at 02:08

    I love the stars! You have done a wonderful job.

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  13. MariQuilts3 May 2011 at 19:59

    Beautiful...reminds me of stained glass as well.

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