The most frequent question I get from readers of my blog is where they can buy the pattern I used for my Christmas Stars quilt. The problem is, there isn't a pattern. I designed the quilt and though I have a tutorial for the block (variation of Ohio Star, finishes at 10" square), I've never calculated how much fabric you need or any of the other elements that go into writing a pattern. Maybe when I retire from my other job...
I made the blocks from fabric in my Christmas fabric bin, using one white tone-on-tone print for the background of all the blocks. I carried that fabric into the border, which makes the blocks the center of attention. I used narrow red binding to finish the quilt.
Linda Hrcka of The Quilted Pineapple did the quilting, which is absolutely fantastic. I especially like the feathers in the borders.
I'm linking to the Blogger's Quilt Festival, hosted by Amy's Creative Side, entering my quilt in the Original Design Quilts category. Go visit this online quilt show; it is wonderful inspiration!
I'll definitely be voting for your quilt. It's beautiful!
ReplyDeletesuch a beautiful quilt - and the quilting is gorgeous on it.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a lovely Christmas quilt, I can see why people ask you for the pattern. Beautiful quilting too.
ReplyDeleteOh my word!! The quilting is awesome. Someday I am going to learn how to do this (when I am retired :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Appreciate your linking to the tutorial too!
ReplyDeletewhat a friendly christmas quilt!
ReplyDeleteit is a very pretty quilt love red/green!
ReplyDeleteIt's very pretty, and she did a beautiful job of the quilting!
ReplyDeleteI have loved this quilt from the time you started blogging about it. This is a great block design and quilt layout. Thank you for the tutorial.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful quilt. I can see why so many of your readers ask for the pattern.
ReplyDeleteYou know what my vote was!!! Funny, also the most often question I get asked is for this pattern too! Lol. Yes, I am sure you could have a second career....based soley on selling THIS pattern alone!!! :-)
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