QUILT INFO

The chicken quilt is made from a Country Threads pattern.

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

THE POT'S BEGINNING TO BOIL

The parts were simmering and now things are getting to a boil. The center of my star quilt is done. I am working on the pieced border today. I am pleased with the results thus far.
Back to the sewing room.

Karen

33 comments:

Yvette said...

Now that is great border fabric.

Myra said...

Sunning Karen!! Simply stunning! Love it! Great sashing fabric! 8-)

Ceamz said...

I love it!

Sue said...

Wow! Those colors and the pattern just takes one's breath away. This is really beautiful!!!

call me crazy said...

Oh my gosh Karen! It is just gorgeous! You are really humming along. :-) Happy stitchin'!

Deb said...

This is just stunning Karen. You're doing a fantastic job and I love the fabric you're using for connecting the blocks. Can't wait for the grand finale!

Angela said...

Beautiful! That sashing fabric really makes the stars pop! Great job!

Loris said...

Wow,Wow,Wow! It looks beautiful. Such amazing stars! I can't wait to see the pieced border. What a work of love and art.

Margaret said...

Very pretty! It's going to be a beautiful quilt!

Sharon said...

This rocks, and I love the sashing fabric you chose, can't wait to see what else you are adding to this beauty.

Ceamz said...

I forgot to add I ordered the book "Stars by Magic" and I am
waiting for it to arrive. thanks for posting the name.

Terry said...

It looks fabulous! Can't wait to see the pieced borders! :0)

Strlady said...

This is turning out just stunning! Love it. Could not figure out the star making process but I'm loving the quilt! Can't wait to see the border!!

Raewyn said...

This is absolutely stunning!! The sashing fabric just sets it off beautifully!

*karendianne. said...

Radiant my friend. Absolutely ravishing and radiant. Don't you just beam when you look at this photo? Gosh, I sure do. :)

LeKaQuilt said...

Gorgeous quilt - I love it :o)))

Kaaren said...

OMG, Karen. It's gorgeous!

Now that's something to be proud of.

Diane said...

LOVE it my kind of colors...

Quilt Hollow said...

I went to a quilt shop today and hunted for this book your working from. They didn't have it. Your quilt is WONDERFUL!!

quiltingnana said...

lookin' good!

Jeanne said...

I wonder what you are doing for the borders...hmmm I'll have to check back to see. Looks great so far.

Christine said...

Stunning quilt

cheers
Christine

Colleen said...

Perfect Karen!! Love it :o)

Kathie said...

wow, this may be one of my favorite quilts you have made so far, can't wait to see the border
kathie

Allie said...

This is breathtaking - wow!

Lori said...

That fabric is perfect for those blocks! You are a machine, girl!!

annieb said...

What a beautiful quilt and what a lovely job you have done on it. Lots of hatd work!

Cubby House Crafts said...

Your quilt is gorgeous!
Lisa ʚϊɞ

Pat said...

That is drop dead gorgeous, girl. Love the pattern, and the fabric.
Super great job.
Happy Quilting!

Cisca said...

What a lovely quilt, Karen and the fabric for the sashings is gorgeous!
Greetings, Cisca

Crispy said...

Love the sashing fabric and am really looking forward to seeing the pieced border :0)

Crispy

James-Linda said...

LOVE YOUR QUILT!
IT IS GORGEOUS!
THANKS FOR THE BOOK NAME TOO!
LOVE,LINDA (QUILTING IN MONTANA!

Lauralee @ The Eclectic Stitcher said...

I absolutely love the border ~ works perfectly with the red. Beautiful!!!