The feathered star is quilted! I admit my machine quilting isn't the greatest, hand quilting is my specialty. I don't think it's too bad but there are some oops! I'm never going to improve though if I don't practice.
The thread I used was a white iridescent that I thought would look nice. 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!
The checkerboard border was quilted with diagonal cross hatching which I didn't mark, just eyed it.
The backing is fabric that has been waiting for years to be used. At first glance you wonder why I used it but the flower matches the color of the stars. I needed to piece the backing so I used some of the leftover checkerboard border for a nice touch.
The grass was too wet for a picture so I draped it over the glider on the porch.
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?
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.
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.
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!
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 :-)
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.
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
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!
ReplyDeletethat 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?
ReplyDeleteI 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.
DeleteBeautiful! I love a feathered star.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great finish... quilted AND bound AND washed and showed off too <3 YOu rock!!
ReplyDeleteKathi
Beautiful finish and I think your machine stitching is not only lovely, but just right!
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh ! that is a stunner!!! the quilting is perfect for it and lets the quilt just shine!!
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job Gretchen and the quilt is a beautiful finish!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful, congratulations!
ReplyDeleteHi 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
ReplyDeleteLove 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!
ReplyDeleteNo show judge is ever going to see this quilt!
DeleteSo very striking! The checkerboard looks amazing with the feathered star.😍
ReplyDeletePretty quilt, red and white is beautful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt and you did a wonderful job on the quilting.
ReplyDeleteYour quilting looks great!! This quilt is very striking in red and white. I love it. Thank you for linking up to the Peacock Party.
ReplyDeleteI 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
ReplyDeleteYou know, I left a comment last night and it is no where to be found!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou 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 :-)
ReplyDeleteSuch an excellent quilt!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! What a wonderful finish.:)
ReplyDeleteOh, 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.
ReplyDeleteSpectacular Finish!!! You must be so proud of it, Gretchen. I can totally understand being quilted out :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat finish. It looks awesome. Thanks for linking up with Thank Goodness It's Finished Friday.
ReplyDeleteHi Gretchen, what a lovely quilt.
ReplyDeleteHello Gretchen,
ReplyDeleteYour 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