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Friday, July 3, 2020

Summer Stars

Summer Stars is finished and measures 61" by 72". Joy from Calico Point was the long arm quilter. 

The jelly roll and border fabric came from Calico Point too.  

 Some of the pieced square don't look quite right but I can live with it. The 8 year old granddaughter will be thrilled.

 This year I decided to subscribe to Block magazine from the Missouri Star Quilt Co. The first issue came February 20th, the same day I was leaving for Phoenix. I stuck it in my bag so I could peruse it while relaxing on my vacation.

 The first quilt I chose to make 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 pattern has wonky stars. I didn't understand the Block directions for piecing the stars. I finally cut some strips 2-1/2" by 3" and cut them diagonally. These diagonal cuts worked much better for me.
The backing is the same large dotted whole cloth fabric that was used on the back of Calico Stars.

 Two final pictures of the finished quilt.



Linking to Peacock Party, Whoop Whoop, TGIFF!, Brag About Your Beauties, Finished Or Not Friday, UFO Busting
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17 comments:

  1. karenbbsnowJuly 3, 2020 at 6:39 AM

    Very pretty. Love the border colour.

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  2. Elizabeth V KelbaughJuly 3, 2020 at 6:54 AM

    Love the soft colors. Great for a granddaughter. The design also looks interesting and not too difficult. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. Gretchen WeaverJuly 3, 2020 at 9:18 AM

      I don't sew with this shade of aqua very much, just decided to use something different for a change.

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  3. JayneJuly 3, 2020 at 9:10 AM

    What a beautiful finish! I think some little girl is going to squeal with delight!

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    1. Gretchen WeaverJuly 3, 2020 at 9:17 AM

      This granddaughter will be thrilled to her her own quilt.

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  4. Alycia~QuiltygirlJuly 3, 2020 at 9:42 AM

    Beautiful Finish!! LOVE all the colors in this one!!

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  5. Quilting BabciaJuly 3, 2020 at 9:55 AM

    What little granddaughter wouldn't be pleased to have this quilt for her very own, it's beautiful! Love that blue border.

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  6. JulieroseJuly 3, 2020 at 12:42 PM

    What a lovely Summery quilt!! The soft colorations are beautiful nice job ;))
    ~ ~ ~ Waving from afar~ ~ ~ Julierose

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  7. Florida Farm GirlJuly 3, 2020 at 1:09 PM

    Oh, that is a lovely quilt. Anybody would love it.

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  8. The Joyful QuilterJuly 3, 2020 at 8:17 PM

    Super sweet finish Gretchen!!

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  9. grammajudybJuly 4, 2020 at 12:40 AM

    So very feminine without being babyish! I love it! Wonky stars can be a problem sometimes. My right brain wants to cut them even! Lol

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  10. laughing gas quiltsJuly 4, 2020 at 5:28 AM

    What a pretty quilt! I'm sure your granddaughter will have many sweet dreams while covered up with this quilt, made with love.

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  11. Created by KathiJuly 4, 2020 at 6:03 AM

    Oh I think your grand will be thrilled to have this quilt... is this for christmas , birthday, or just because ?? I love your wonky stars too <3 Kathi

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  12. Leanne ParsonsJuly 4, 2020 at 7:44 AM

    Beautiful! I'm sure your granddaughter will be thrilled with it :) Thanks for linking to TGIFF this week!

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  13. Chopin - A Passionate QuilterJuly 4, 2020 at 2:59 PM

    Very pretty! Hugs

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  14. BillieBee (billiemick)July 4, 2020 at 10:54 PM

    Very nice! Love the wonky stars.

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  15. Michelle @ From Bolt to BeautyJuly 8, 2020 at 7:12 AM

    I find it hard to sew wonky blocks (on purpose)! Yours are super cute, and appear to be twinkling. : )

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