It has been a long time. Lots has been going on, but quilting has been on the back burner. Last fall I put together a red, white and blue quilt using Star Trails by A Bright Corner Shop
Used all fabric from my stash. Kind of, I had to order a new bolt of Kona white.
Got everything cut out. Then put the blocks together.
Layed the blocks out and then got to sewing them together.
Hubbies birthday was coming up so need to get this done. Originally it was suppose to be his Christmas gift, doctor appointments got in the way of that.
Have the top together and time for a sandwich. Man I am feeling old doing this on the floor!!
I have this sandwich together and can’t figure out how I am so off on my rows. The star points are in the white rows so I can’t just move the rows down. I decide to quilt it as is and trim after, which will make the quilt a bit smaller and that is ok.
Here it is finished and bound. You can see I was lucky, when I trimmed it up I still had all the stars. One is right to the edge, but it worked. I know some folks will say you should have ripped it out and corrected, but I’m not worried about perfect on this one.
On health news, I am half way through my chemo for my Triple Negative Breast Cancer diagnosis. Twelve more weeks, then onto surgery and radiation.
I was able to get to QuiltCon 2023 in Atlanta for one day. Drove over after my chemo, spent Thursday at the show. My big purchases were an ironing board, Ironmatik. They had a great show price and shipped it. I also bought some rope and a few kits from The Mountain Thread Company I’ve watched a few of their tutorials and love their items. I hope to get some going in the future.
Linking up with a few friends:
Confessions of a Fabric Addict
Nina Marie Sayre – Off the Wall Friday
Peacock Party – Wendys Quilts and More
What a great finish, Jan! Great save on all the star points!!! That looks like quite the mighty ironing board! The black is very chic, too. Mostly I’m glad to hear you’re halfway through chemo and you keep moving forward, even to QC!
This is such a fun quilt. Love your fabric choices. Great Finish!
The quilt is beautiful and I’m sure your husband is going to treasure it. I’m so glad that you had the energy to get to QuiltCon for a day. Do take good care and keep us updated on how your treatments continue. Sending you lots of love!
Way to regroup and create a beautiful quilt. I like it done as red, white and blue piece. Very Patriotic. Wishing you a full recovery.
Nice job on the quilt! Thanks for the update on your health, was wondering how you were doing. We are visiting family in Little River, enjoying some of your great weather. Be well.
Your quilt turned out great! Nice pattern and choice of fabrics.
This is a wonderful quilt. I just saw someone post on their blog doing one in green. So many possibilities and a great scrap buster. Thanks for sharing.
That is a gorgeous quilt, even though it gave you some trouble. You wouldn’t know it to look at it in all its finished glory!
Congratulations on being halfway through the chemo! That is a huge milestone. How great you were able to get to quilt con. That ironing board is gorgeous. I am sure you will love this one….we do use then a lot in this crazy hobby!
Ms. Jan – thanks so much for stopping by our booth at Quiltcon and for purchasing an ironMATIK ironing board! We wish you much health and strength as you go through your treatments. We can’t wait to see all of the quilts you create and hope you enjoy ironing in the process on your new ironing board! Sending you much LOVE!
What a great quilt!!! I like how that star got all the way to the edge – makes it look like its orbiting!!
and congrats on a great milestone…