The center was quilted using a Baptist Fan design.
After the quilt was completely quilted, I added the decorative stitching in the gray border between the stars and checkerboard. I didn't feel like quilting a small design, I was quilted out!
I needed to piece the backing so I used some of the leftover checkerboard border for a nice touch.
After the quilting and washing, it measures 48", a nice size for a crib quilt.
For information about the pattern, read Wednesday's post.
Linking to Peacock Party, Confessions of a Fabric Addict, TGIFF!, Brag About Your Beauties, Finished Or Not Friday, Let's Make Baby Quilts, UFO Busting, Free Motion Mavericks
27 comments:
Oh what a cute little quilt! I am loving the checkerboard border!!!!! My hats go off to you for piecing a feathered star not for the faint at heart!
that is great that you are practicing and have the right attitude that you won't get better if you don't practice. I on the other hand finally came to the conclusion why bother to practice machine quilting if one doesn't enjoy it. I might still try to do straight line quilting now and then to get something done fast but why bother if I don't enjoy doing them that way?
Beautiful! I love a feathered star.
What a great finish... quilted AND bound AND washed and showed off too <3 YOu rock!!
Kathi
Beautiful finish and I think your machine stitching is not only lovely, but just right!
I love the feathered star. I redrafted one on EQ6 years ago and printed off the foundation pattern for a 15 inch block. I like that you quilted it with a Baptist Fan design.
I can't say that machine quilting is something I 'enjoy' but I do want my project to look nice whether machine or hand quilted. I don't have the time to hand quilt everything and machine quilting can look nice. Machine quilting is like hand quilting in the fact that it takes practice and more practice. I want to be able to do more than straightline quilting. If you're satisfied with that, then fine, but I'm not satisfied.
Oh my gosh ! that is a stunner!!! the quilting is perfect for it and lets the quilt just shine!!
You did a great job Gretchen and the quilt is a beautiful finish!!!!!!!!
It's beautiful, congratulations!
Hi again! Oh, I love the finished quilt. It's a really fun one in my opinion. This makes me want to rush right out and start a new project in red and white. ~smile~ Roseanne
Love It! A Feathered Star medallion quilt is on my "To Do" list and I've been thinking about making some Red & White quilts so this thrills me. Remember the "Man on a Galloping Horse" rule when it comes to the quilt stitching -- only you and a quilt show judge will notice! Wonderful finish!
So very striking! The checkerboard looks amazing with the feathered star.đ
No show judge is ever going to see this quilt!
Pretty quilt, red and white is beautful!
Beautiful quilt and you did a wonderful job on the quilting.
Your quilting looks great!! This quilt is very striking in red and white. I love it. Thank you for linking up to the Peacock Party.
I love it. You did a great job. Your quilting is beautiful. Just keep quilting. All it takes is practice! I think we all aim for perfection, but in the end, the only people who will really notice would be ourselves and a quilting judge! LOL
You know, I left a comment last night and it is no where to be found!!!!!!!!!
You did a wonderful job on this quilt! So pretty in Red and White! Nice Wall Hanging for someone or a nice crib quilt!
Your feathered star is beautiful!! I love the design and (with the stars and the checkerboard) I love that you did a red and white colour scheme. Well done on meeting your challenge! PS The quilting looks great :-)
Such an excellent quilt!
So pretty! What a wonderful finish.:)
Oh, the Feathered Star is wonderful! Especially in red and white. I was playing with a Feathered Star design just a few days ago trying to re-create an older Jan Patek pattern that is no longer available. I just couldn't figure out exactly how to draw it in Electric Quilt. Then I discovered that I had a copy of that old pattern in my stash that someone had given me. Duh! Solved all my drawing problems right away once I found I had it.
Spectacular Finish!!! You must be so proud of it, Gretchen. I can totally understand being quilted out :-)
Great finish. It looks awesome. Thanks for linking up with Thank Goodness It's Finished Friday.
Hi Gretchen, what a lovely quilt.
Hello Gretchen,
Your quilt is absolutely gorgeous. I love the way you carried on despite the fact you weren't enjoying yourself. I know that feeling.
Thank you for linking up with Free Motion Mavericks - your quilt is this week's featured project!
Love, Muv
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