I am really enjoying this Gwennie Inspired Medallion Quilt along!
Katy at KatyQuilts selected a star theme for the August round of this quilt along. I happen to love making liberated stars so I was very happy to design, cut and sew 28 6" star blocks for my next border. You can see this process in my blog post
here. And there is also a short tutorial in there about clipping your intersections.
Here is my GIM quilt so far. I love the sparkle that the stars add to this border. Some are very defined and others are more low contrast. I think it makes it more interesting.
I tried to use similar fabrics as I used in the log cabin border to keep it cohesive. Still loving the polka dot setting triangles. Gives your eye a place to rest in the wonky quilt! :-)
I did something slightly different in the four corner blocks.
I added a wonky four-patch in the center.
And made the star points out of two different fabrics.
This one is really low contrast, the star almost disappears.
Now my quilt is waiting for the next round in this quilt along.
I am linking up at the quilt along over at
Humble Quilts. Check out all the wonderful Gwennie Inspired Medallion quilts. I am sure you will be inspired!
Happy Stitching!
Deb
I'm loving it. Your quilt is looking amazing! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOh, wow, Debra, I love your colours and fabrics! They really give this quilt so much energy and life. It looks amazing, great job!
ReplyDeleteYour medallion is so fun! You have lots of great fabrics in your stash!
ReplyDeleteNicely done -- I like the lower volume/blended look - lots to look at and discover.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I adore your fabric choices.
ReplyDeleteOh, I love this! The colors and fabrics are gorgeous! The low contrast really draws you in.
ReplyDeleteI like the variety of background colors in your star blocks. All in all a delightful, colorful quilt!
ReplyDeleteI love the low contrast there Debra, wonderful effect in this medallion. Your wonky stars are beauties with the wonky four patch centre, this is going to be a stunner of a quilt.
ReplyDeleteOh this is looking so good! I love your fabric choices, and those wonky 4patch centres are very 'gwennie' !
ReplyDeleteThis is so wonderful. I really love your fabrics and how soft and low contrast some of the blocks are. It works amazingly well with the quilt. What a fun project!
ReplyDeleteI really love that some stars have more contrast and some less. It really makes you look closer at the quilt. It is lovely!!
ReplyDeletewow...what a work on your stars !! You have made a lovely border !
ReplyDeleteWee! this quilt is so so joyful and fun!! great fabric combinations
ReplyDeleteWhat pretty fabrics. Your quilt is beautiful. I love your high contrast and low contrast stars. Looks wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI adore your quilt. Your interpretation of the themes I wonderful. Hugs
ReplyDeleteSo fun to see all your different fabrics and LOVE it!!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful -- it's Gwennie style, but also cohesive and each border complements the whole. Love your fabric choices, and looking forward to seeing what you do with the fishy border. This is one of my favorites.
ReplyDeleteYour colors are so wonderful. And yes, the polka dot is the perfect backdrop. I'm enjoying your participation in this challenge too!
ReplyDeleteYou've used some wonderful fabrics for your stars. I like variation of the low contrast stars as well. Who would have thought that a polka dot background would be the restful spot. Fantastic job.
ReplyDeleteI love everything about this quilt! Luscious fun gorgeous fabrics. Mix of contrasts just makes it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely quilt! The colors are soft and restful and yet full of life. I love your stars - you made a LOT of them! A fun touch in your corner stars! And yes, I think the polka dots are a restful spot for your eye. I used them in one of my quilts too - but mine is the exact opposite of yours!
ReplyDeleteYour stars are really gorgeous. I love the fabric combinations you chose! The whole quilt looks very unified.
ReplyDelete--Nancy. (ndmessier @ aol.com, joyforgrace.blogspot.com)
Love your low contrast and of course polka dots! I think this next fishy challenge mah prove interesting. Have to draft some ideas!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great quilt! Loving seeing this one come together.:)
ReplyDeleteSuch a great quilt! Loving seeing this one come together.:)
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