Completed projects
April Lucky Star block - Can I just say I love these more every time I make another?! This month's had two layout options, and I just may need to make both!
It measures 30 1/2" x 34", and though I struggled a tad with the construction method, the blast I had quilting it more than made up for it. I chose three different coordinating threads, a Mettler burgandy, and two Aurifil Mako 50's, "Pale Yellow" (#2130) and a new favorite for me, "Sand" (#2325) - love it. Using a different quilting design in each section added to the fun.
Woodland cross-stitch sampler - Still working to catch up!
x and + blocks {#xplusalong} - I have 40 more blocks all cut out and ready to sew! Hope by this time next week I am well on my way!
Mid-Century Modern quilt - I've received all my Hugs & Kisses blocks now, and am debating layout and finishing. I think I prefer the on-point layout best, but now am mulling over how to fill in the edges - more blocks, a solid gray or varieties of gray, or a variety of low-value prints. {see alternate layout in my Q2 FAL list} I welcome your thoughts!
Lucky Stars mini - I think I've decided to pull these five stars together into a mini. Now to execute my idea!
Scrappy triangles - set aside, as I ran out of scraps large enough . . .
April bee blocks - In progress!
* SMQG star challenge quilt
* pillow for grandgirl
* Polaroid block projects
* pillows
* mail bag
Linking up with W.i.P. Wednesday.
I really like that you are using the Architextures fabric for the background of those fabulous stars! I kept switching from one screen to the other for the layout of your Mid Century Modern. I like them both--which is helpful information, I know. :)
ReplyDeleteWOW! That Lucky Star is amazing! I can see how an alternate layout option would appeal! Please make one; I'd love to see it!
ReplyDeleteI really, really like the April Lucky Star! Superb color selections.
ReplyDeleteI always love your work! Your Lucky Stars Blocks look amazing together!
ReplyDeleteThe star is gorgeous .. quite inspirational.
ReplyDeleteYour Lucky stars blocks are just amazing and I really like the on point layout for the Mid Century Modern blocks too!
ReplyDeleteHi There, Love the table topper!!! Fabric and colors are wonderful!!!
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AMarie
The lucky stars are beautiful Debbie!
ReplyDeleteEvery time I see your Lucky Stars blocks I swoon! They are all turning out so great!!
ReplyDeleteWowza, I'm loving your Mid Century Modern bee blocks! Fabulous! And the on point layout is really stunning, too, thumbs up :) I also, of course,a adore your Black Hole Star, and I know the feeling - I'm hoping to make another one with the other layout too, and use both in my finished quilt!
ReplyDeleteI really like your April star, thats mt favorite so far out of all of them.
ReplyDeleteOh, I liked the regular setting, but I live love love the on point setting! No ideas on filling in the corners, but definitely go with that one, because I said so. ;) I like the table topper too - good job on the quilting!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blocks again. I think your Mid Century blocks might get lost if surrounded by more low volume. I like the idea of grey setting triangles. Just a thought ; )
ReplyDeleteOh, how I love your Lucky Stars blocks. And look at you go with the free motion. No fear!
ReplyDeleteGreat projects! I like the on point layout for your bee quilt too. It'll be interesting to see how you fill it in.
ReplyDeleteThe stars blocks look so pretty all together. I'm curious what your plan is for those 5!
ReplyDeleteGood for you, doing varied FMQ on that one project. I haven't done FMQ in ages now and I'm sure I'm quite rusty again.
Those Mid Century Modern blocks do look great on point. If it were me, I would probably use gray to fill in the spaces. Possibly different shades.
ReplyDeleteYour Lucky Stars are so great, what are you going to make with them?
just beautiful, Debbie. Love all that variety of projects you're working on.
ReplyDeleteOoh! You get a lot done. All beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLove that star, they're all going to look fab together in that mini
ReplyDeleteI made my first x and plus block today. LOVED sewing it. Now I need to cut the fabric for another 79 or so.
ReplyDeleteFabulous works
ReplyDeleteI've always been partial to on-point layouts. I like that with the MCMBee blocks. I wonder if there's a way to add a short strip of vertical solid toward the inside of each of the setting triangles. Do you know what I mean? Seems like the addition of those would make the quilt center's little squares look finished. If I haven't made myself clear, do say so.
ReplyDeleteLove your print choices on your star blocks. I can't wait to see your mini finished.
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