I selected several patterns I wanted to make with some of the precuts I had on hand. When I told someone I was going to make some quilts from this magazine, they told me they didn't like MSQ patterns, they weren't challenging enough.
I wasn't looking for challenging patterns, I've made several quilts that took years from start to finish. I wanted fast and easy.
The first quilt to be made from Volume 1, 2020 of Block is Summer Stars. MSQ has the pattern for sale but you can watch the tutorial for free. Just click it and watch.
This really is a fast and easy pattern. I cut the pieces last Friday afternoon and started sewing Saturday. I finished on Monday. That's a record for me! It even finished at the same size the pattern said it would, that's another record!
Edited - I forgot to say that I didn't use the special ruler they called for. I used the 45* line on my regular long ruler. Worked just fine!
I used a 30's jelly roll, I knew I wanted to make this quilt so I purchased the border fabric before the 'official' isolation started.
As usual there was a breeze while I was trying to photograph the quilt on the clothesline.
Linking to To Do Tuesday, Clever Chameleon, Midweek Makers, Wednesday Wait Loss, Put Your Foot Down, Needle & Thread Thursday
I love a challenge but sometimes we do need to make something fast and easy. The heifers look nice in their pasture.
ReplyDeleteOh this is a lovely quilt--I like the combination of those wonky stars and the ojos..Great colors in this--I am definitely with you on "challenging" quilts--not for me all those pieces and angles...I want to enjoy myself sewing. Also, this is really beautiful and simply put together--how wonderful win/win
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I don't mind challenging quilts but right now I'm in the mood to sew and actually piece a quilt!
DeleteI love MS patterns! One doesn't need a challenging piecing project to make a wonderful quilt!
ReplyDeleteI love Missouri Star Quilt Patterns! I have so much fabric that quick and easy patterns help me go through the stash so I can buy more! Your Summer Stars quilt is lovely!
ReplyDeleteHi Gretchen! Oh, those heifers!! I wonder what they thought about the quilt picture process. They sure had to get a good look, didn't they?!! I love cows - they are really curious and actually a bit nosy. Here's something that bothers me - when you told your friend you were going to make a quilt, why couldn't she just say that's nice?!! Does she HAVE to say that the pattern is too easy (for her)?!! I think your quilt is beautiful - I don't care if it was easy or challenging - and it was a lovely choice in fabrics. I've not tried to make anything wonky before although my newest project is just that! It's a wonky block - I've only sewn one long seam so far, so it has a ways to go. Thanks for linking up this week! ~smile~ Roseanne
ReplyDeleteThe comment didn't bother me, I didn't loose any sleep over it anyway. I'm a rather blunt person too and I'm sure I've stepped on other peoples toes at one time or another. This quilt is going to be for our 8 year old granddaughter and I think it will be perfect for her.
DeleteThat pattern's on my list too - yours looks wonderful! I love MSQ patterns - quick and easy patterns make treasured quilts too.
ReplyDeleteThat is so pretty - I love the colors! I'm so impressed you could piece it in a weekend!
ReplyDeleteLovely cheerful quilt. Wow! I think that's a record from start to finish. It was probably a lot of fun. I'm glad your friend didn't discourage you from making something fast. Fast definitely has it's place just like slow is usually reserved for applique.
ReplyDeleteI am with you... enjoy the patterns you like ... sometimes tough ... sometimes easy... sometimes intermediate but fUN right now is important and what a fun and happy summer stars quilt it is :) Thanks for sharing your flimsy finish! Kathi
ReplyDeleteAnother gorgeous quilt! I totally agree - sometimes fast and easy is just the ticket!!
ReplyDeleteIt turned out beautiful! Sometimes a non challenging block is just what we need. I'm all about a quick finish once in a while, thats for sure!
ReplyDeleteIt is fun to have projects that you blink an eye and they're finished, in amongst those long term projects. This is beautiful. I love the fabric you have used and the border fabric sets it all off beautifully. Nice to see the cattle enjoying the photoshoot!
ReplyDeleteWell, from a quilt shop business standpoint, it makes better sense to offer patterns that are easy, achievable, and go together quickly -- people who make easy quilts make MORE quilts, and that means they are buying fabric more often!
ReplyDeleteI totally get what you mean about wanting something easy for instant gratification after you've been bogged down in complex projects for a few years. Somehow the "quick and easy" projects I pick are never quite as quick or as easy as I thought they would be, however... :-). Your Summer Stars quilt is really lovely and refreshing. Great job, and happy quilting!
This turned out really nice! I love the coordinated scrappy-ness.
ReplyDeleteHello I am embroidering the Miss Jane's best and did not see color numbers on the pattern.I picked out colors and do not like them. Could you possibly tell me what DMC colors you used on yours.Thank you
ReplyDeleteI like that pattern and the 30's fabric is perfect for it! This is a fun and happy quilt, and done in a weekend? Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteYou definitely held their attention. This is a great quilt. I can't say I've ever looked at a MSQ magazine. Thank you for linking up to Put your foot down.
ReplyDeleteLove the little cows watching you so intently! It seems like the wind always comes up when I'm trying to photograph a quilt. Yours is gorgeous. I don't measure the value of a quilt by how hard it was to make but by how much I love it when it's done and I love yours! Thanks for sharing on Wednesday Wait Loss.
ReplyDeleteGlad the heifers got in on the action of the photo shoot. The quilt is gorgeous. Oh how I LOVE a fast pattern like that. Thanks for the pattern reference. I love MSQ too! I haven't made one of their quilts for quite a while. Your fabrics area great!
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