Friday, October 25, 2013

Blogger's Quilt Festival: Lone Star Quilt

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This is my entry for the Blogger's Quilt Festival!


This was one of those quilts that was supposed to be quick, simple, easy...and then turned into a beast of a quilt that wasn't quick, simple, or easy.  I struggled through making it, deciding on colors, size, quilting.  Mostly on the quilting!  But in the end it was worth it, and I'm so glad I spent all that extra time and energy on it!


The stars were made following Better Off Thread's tutorial.  I used two layers of batting to add extra texture.


Feather Plume quilting inspired by Angela Walters.

Detail of the mariner's compasses (I drew that out first following Green Fairy Quilts tutorial)--the sun is shining from behind it.

I made it to be a double sided quilt, but generally I consider this the back:

The petal/feather quilting was inspired by this quilt.

Quilt stats
Size: 36" x 36"
Quilted by me, Renee Hoffman
Category: Wall hanging
Fabrics: Kona Charcoal, unknown pink, Amy Butler's Alchemy for the stars.
Thead: Mix of Gutterman, Superior So Fine, and Coats & Clarks.


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26 comments:

  1. BillieBee (billiemick)October 25, 2013 at 7:44 AM

    Your work is gorgeous!

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  2. JessicaOctober 25, 2013 at 6:39 PM

    Beautiful as always! Every time I see this quilt, it makes me happy!

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  3. Jess @ The Elven GardenOctober 25, 2013 at 7:10 PM

    It's gorgeous Renee!

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  4. AnonymousOctober 25, 2013 at 8:19 PM

    Oh! Such a good choice for the Blogger's Quilt Festival since your quilting is gasp out loud amazing on this quilt!

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  5. CharlotteOctober 26, 2013 at 1:30 AM

    fantastic quilting! Good luck in the festival :-)

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  6. BéaOctober 26, 2013 at 1:30 AM

    Very beautiful work !

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  7. KrisOctober 26, 2013 at 4:33 AM

    Well I thought your little mini star was amazing but this is WOW!

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  8. happydaysquiltingOctober 26, 2013 at 7:24 AM

    awesome quilting!

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  9. LivinH20October 26, 2013 at 11:38 AM

    I love it! I am a big fan of double sided quilts. I like the combination of curves and linear shapes.

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  10. Katy CameronOctober 26, 2013 at 2:07 PM

    Fabulous quilting!

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  11. HilaryOctober 26, 2013 at 3:05 PM

    Wow this is absolutely gorgeous!

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  12. snipsOctober 26, 2013 at 6:10 PM

    I love this so much Renee! Just amazing!

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  13. MaryOctober 26, 2013 at 7:16 PM

    Now that is fantastic quilting!

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  14. MareenchenOctober 27, 2013 at 7:19 AM

    I love this one so much. Good luck!

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  15. RachaeldaisyOctober 27, 2013 at 2:00 PM

    Wow!! This quilt is really beautiful!!! The quilting is amazing and adds a whole new layer to the design.

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  16. CitricSugarOctober 27, 2013 at 10:52 PM

    Oh, wow! Your quilting is amazing!!!!

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  17. Soma AcharyaOctober 29, 2013 at 8:59 PM

    Gorgeous quilting!!

    -Soma

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  18. Sherri @ RebeccaMaeDesigns.comOctober 30, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    excellent work, and patience! lol

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  19. JennieOctober 30, 2013 at 3:30 PM

    This is simply amazing. The quilting just blows me away!

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  20. AnonymousOctober 30, 2013 at 5:13 PM

    This quilt is just so so beautiful. You are so brave to quilt a light thread on a dark fabric, and so talented with the shapes.

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  21. Tami @ Lemon Tree TalesOctober 30, 2013 at 8:17 PM

    Fabulous quilting! I love how the quilted star mirrors the patchwork one.

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  22. Cyndi SaboNovember 1, 2013 at 12:06 PM

    Great job!

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  23. PersimonDreamsNovember 2, 2013 at 11:08 AM

    incredible! Love what you did here!

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  24. landscapeladyNovember 2, 2013 at 1:12 PM

    Fantastic! I am in love with this quilt. You will be my viewers choice vote.

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  25. Marlene @ KISSed Quilts . comNovember 2, 2013 at 6:17 PM

    Great Job! Love the quilting details.

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  26. EmmaNovember 4, 2013 at 6:26 AM

    Gorgeous quilt - fabulous quilting! And I love your colour choices, too.

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