Wednesday, December 5, 2018

Starlight Express Finish

Starlight Express is finished. The stars started out as a jellyroll gifted to me by Nanette. The stars were pieced using the Starlight Express pattern from Jelly Roll Quilts by Pam & Nicky Lintott. The rest of the design came from my imagination.


I pulled fabrics from my stash that were similar to the original fabrics. I did buy the border fabric. Yoder Department Store in Shipshewana still had this original fabric from the line. I also finished up four background fabrics that needed to be used. I didn't intend to make a king sized quilt but that's what happened. The flimsy measures 99" by 111".


I wrote a post in November about piecing the stars and another post when I added the first checkerboard border.


This is a donation to the school auction the Pennsylvania grandchildren attend. It will be hand quilted by someone  else.


Linking to Let's Bee Social,  Needle & Thread Thursday, Finished Or Not Friday, Confessions of a Fabric AddictFinish It Up Friday, Show Off Saturday, Oh Scrap!

14 comments:

The Cozy Quilter said...

Wow! Your quilt is huge! I love your borders ..they make those stars shine!

Karen - Quilts...etc. said...

it is great - I love all the squares in it

Joanne said...

The contrast is fabulous! Love it.

K Reeves said...

Another beautiful top, it will be a hit at the auction!

Alison V. said...

Absolutely gorgeous!

Chopin - A Passionate Quilter said...

You did such a wonderful job on this project. The colors are some of my favorites! I do not know if I could have done the jelly roll justice, but you sure did! Another beauty for 2018 for you! Hugs

karenbbsnow said...

Beautiful quilt, love the borders!

Ramona said...

This is such a beautiful quilt. How wonderful that you are donating it to your grandchildren's school.

grammajudyb said...

Great pattern! It is stunning!

The Joyful Quilter said...

What a beautiful finish. Congratulations!

Sylvia@Treadlestitches said...

Wow, what a lovely quilt! BTW, Jelly Roll Quilts is one of my favorite books. You really did a terrific job with this pattern.
Cheers,
Sylvia@Treadlestitches

Cynthia Brunz Designs said...

The design of the quilt really looks lovely on a bed. Beautiful job! Thanks for sharing with Oh Scrap!

gayle said...

It's gorgeous! Love the effect of those borders!

vaiybora said...

Pretty projects and great idea,Thank you for the tutorial and for sharing !

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