Today’s prompt comes from the Dynamic Duo of Roseanne & Sue!! Check out the execution of their block choice, Stars. And then make the “rounds” of the other designers to see how they interpreted the prompt. Here’s mine:
My first star thought was just a simple block.
It was too plain.
It didn’t do anything for me. Even when I planned to alternate blue and red stars. So, back to the drawing board. The next star was it. And as I sit here writing this post I realize, it was the same star I used in the 1st RR, “M, M, M, My Corona”.
I then wondered if I used the same star in the 2nd one, but it’s an Ohio Star.
My piece stood at 20.5″ after the curves with 4.5″ stars next, I needed to determine how many stars and what size coping strip to add. I added strips to build the piece to 25″ and 6 stars on the first sides and then 8 stars on the last 2 sides filled the space. which meant 28 stars needed to be made, oy! And each star had 21 patches, TIMES 28 BLOCKS! Why, why did I decide to make a larger quilt this time? LOL
Here’s the mock up of what I envisioned at this point.
After taking care of Squish each day, less studio time was leftover. Friday saw a push to get as far as possible, and by 7:00 pm I had 3 sides sewn on and 4 more blocks to make when I quit. Saturday was an all day visit to see family and friends, so no sewing. Sunday was the push day, do or die, and I got in the studio early, but then Squish needed me, so I watched her while Diva, CarGuy and Hubster worked on their old house demo, they are flipping it to sell. But it wasn’t planning to die on that hill, sooo I knuckled down and here it is!
I am TOTALLY in love with this design!!!*
Now, off you go to see how everyone else built their round!
- Anja-Curves
- Emily-Diamonds
- Roseanne & Sue-Stars
- Wendy-?
- Gail-?
- Me-?
*But I have to admit, I did mock up what it looks like using smaller Drunkard’s Path blocks. Why, why, did I do that! I love it even more. So, I am mocking it up in Christmas Colors for a future bed quilt.
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Chris!! I just LOVE how your quilt is coming together. I prefer the existing version over the mock-up in Christmas fabrics although that is pretty darn nifty as well. WOW! I didn’t realize that Diva was working on flipping a house, too. She has a LOT on her plate, doesn’t she?!! She is so blessed to have you nearby and able and at the ready to take Ms. Squish whenever. I know you love every single moment! {{Hugs}} ~smile~ Roseanne
Thanks Roseanne! I love both versions, so I can be happy giving this one to SG and then making one for myself! >
You are doing a great job on the RR–it is sure a beauty!
Thanks Cindy! It’s becoming a favorite! > >
I love all those stars!
Me too, all 28 of them! LOL. Thanks > >
Love it. There is unity and variety.
Thanks Laura! I am hoping it all balances out in the end. > >
Your SAHRR quilt is really looking awesome! I love the stars this week but haven’t figured out yet what I want mine to look like.
I love how we all use different styles, or if the same style the textures and sizes make them different. Thanks > >
You got it done! I love it, too, it is really going to be gorgeous.
I hope so, the mock up thrills me, but things look different in reality sometimes. Thanks > >
Way to ROCK Round 3, Chris!!! LOVE how your quilt is growing!
Thank you! I feel good about this one, can’t wait to see it done. > >
LOVE LOVE LOVE your stars!!! It’s coming together nicely!!!
Thanks! I should have known these would end up as my choice, considering I used them on your 1st round robin!! > >
That is a lot of stars!!! Way to get it done!!! Looks gorgeous!
Thanks Nancy! I am loving it!
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Your quilt looks gorgeous so far!!
Thank you! I am loving it.
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I love it! Might have been a lot of piecing (and a LOT of pieces!) but it looks fabulous!!!!! And the same quilt in red & green also looks terrific!
Thanks Emily, it’s been a great start to the design, hoping it continues!
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Oh, Chris, this is really turning out nice! I love the addition of the stars. It’s just such a great design!
Thanks Wendy, I am loving the project!
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Your stars look great! And a lot of work!
Totally worth the effort! Thanks
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Your quilt is adorable! Those little stars really make an impact. Love your colors, too.
Thank you! I hope I get this next round done, I’m a bit behind, Eek! > >
Looking great! Love all the stars surrounding your previous rounds!
Thank you Dawn! You can’t go wrong with Stars!!! > >