If you have been following my blog you will know that I am very partial to Stars ….in fact I just love them. I caught up with some sewing friends this week and just had to share my friend Elizabeth’s finish……..
Elizabeth’s Lone Star Quilt (photographed with permission)
I love the simplicity of the yellow / white sashing and borders complimented with nine patch corner stones. Sometimes we deliberate over borders when simple borders are the answer. I will definitely be considering this type of border in future. It was hand quilted beautifully using a perle 8 crème cotton.
Elizabeth is renowned for her creativity with” backings” and this one does not disappoint………….
The left over fabric has been incorporated into a Lone Star Medallion. I just love it…….. Thank you Elizabeth for sharing your beautiful work with us
Speaking of Stars …..here is a snap shot of my Grandma’s Star hand quilting! Another block down ………..I just have to remind myself that slowly slowly wins the race.
That’s it for this week. Not a lot of sewing on my part but I do hope you enjoyed the Lone Star as much as I did. My take away tip from the Lone Star quilt is to consider simple borders and nine patch corner stones.
I am linking this post up with Needle & Thread Thursday at My Quilt Infatuation, Brit Sew Thursday at Maybush Studios , TGIFF at Quilt Matters, Can I Get a Whoop Whoop at Confessions of A Fabric Addict and Crazy Mom Quilts Finish It Up Friday.
As always, thank you for stopping by. Wherever you are in the world have a fabulous weekend.
Sew Happy……………..Marie x
Quilts with Personality 
Wow! You can really not say which of the two sides is the front…they are both equally beautiful!
And your hand quilting on the Grandma’s Stars comes along nicely! I just love colorful big stitch quilting!
Such great work – yours and hers!
WHat a amazing stars! What a traesure, a start handquilted by your grandma! Lucky you.
Have a nice weekend.
Love from Amsterdam
Your Grandma’s Star is very pretty!
I Love those stars and yours looks Beautiful. i love the hand quilting.
xo jan@sewandsowfarm
What a beautiful quilt! It’s hard to choose which side is prettier. Your hand quilting is looking nice – keep it up!
Your friend’s quilt is beautiful! She did a fantastic job of lining up the back with the front too.
not seen the grandma star before, looks very complicated to me who has been only playing with blokes les than 2 years. Your friend`s qulit is lovely too
beautiful star quilts, both front and back!
I’m so glad you linked up with Needle and Thread Thursday!
🙂 Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation
Wow, incredible quilt! I really love your grandma star block though, the hand quilting adds such a nice touch!
your friend’s quilt is beautiful and I love your Grandma Stars – your slowly and steady will result in a gorgeous quilt!
Lots of lovely! I’m with you–that simple border is amazing! And your handquilting is too! I love that quilting thread. It pops so nicely! 🙂
I love stars, too. Really great quilt. Have a great weekend.