I promise I'm still a quilter! After all the handwork I've shared lately, I'm sure you were beginning to wonder. But slowly and surely, I've been working each day on the Sparkle Punch quilt I started in late December with all my Christmas Scraps.
Happily, I included nearly 75 unique prints! Not all are specifically holiday-themed, but they HAVE all been used in holiday projects over the years. It's been fun revisiting them and using the very last bits of many.
For the background, I used four Kona cotton solids - Silver, Lighthouse, Ash, and Overcast - plus an Essex yarn dyed in Steel. I'm sure the chaos of how I used those grays might be a bit much to some, but personally, I really love it. My only 'rule' was to make sure I used the Essex at least one time in each section.
I actually stared piecing the sections together before I finished the blocks, just to maximize the use of my design wall. The final two rows were actually laid out on the floor, but it worked.
And yesterday, I finally finished the quilt top. I gotta say, it was a struggle. But I kept at it, day by day, and I'm so glad I did. Coming up with a backing, basting, and quilting seem like an uphill battle from here; but I'm committed, and am going to try and stay focused. I know I'll be glad when this quilt is all ready to snuggle with when the holidays roll around again.
Beautiful quilt!
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ReplyDeleteI have to confess… when I saw that first block, I thought “euw, she’s really lost her touch.” But then seeing the whole top, it’s like “WOW! It really does have a sparkle punch to it!” What a beautiful job! I love it, Debbie! ❤️
ReplyDeleteI love that Wonky Star pattern and yes, you are showing dedication! I'm impressed.
ReplyDeletePerfect for holidays too.
Wow! Such a beautiful quilt, bet you're pleased that you persevered now, well worth it. I'd love to make a quilt using these wonky stars, one day!
ReplyDeleteI think that the background adds to the sparkle that the stars and prints create. Congratulations on getting the top pieced!
ReplyDeleteCongrats go finishing your top! I know you struggeled a bit inbetween and am sure you now feel pretty happy ;) xo
ReplyDeletePretty satisfying to have that done, I'll bet. I like wonky stars, but they do get a little wearisome after so many! Still, they are so darn cute!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful top! I love the fact that your stars are not each in a square but living close together. I think I will make a small quilt inspired by your's. May I?
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