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Solstice Stars Sampler: the Finished Quilt

December 6, 2013 by childlikefascination

Solstice stars was completed just before Thanksgiving both quilting and binding. I machine bound the quilt because I wanted to give machine binding a try and since it was a quilt I was keeping for myself I didn’t feel like I needed to go over the top with perfection. My machine binding needs a lot of work but I learned a bit doing it so that counts right?

Lucky for me the washer and dryer in my apartment building are over sized so I was able to wash this mammoth quilt without going to the laundromat! Though because it’s so big I’ve yet to get a big photo holding it up so instead I made my bed to show you just how lovely she is!

She's so pretty!!

She’s so pretty!!

Quilt Name: Solstice Stars
Yield: 86.5″ x 95″
Completed: Oct 2013 – Nov 2013
Pieced by: Terri Ann Swallow (me)
Quilted by: Terri Ann Swallow (me)
Recipient:  Terri Ann Swallow (me!!)

Techniques

  • English Paper Piecing (EPP) *
  • Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP) *
  • Machine Applique *
  • Traditional Piecing
  • Domestic Machine Quilting
    wavy lines, straight lines, ditch stitching and zig zag all with walking foot
  • Machine Binding *

* Indicates first time in a finished quilt

 

Fabric & Notions

  • Prints are from 2 Jo-Ann’s FQ bundles
  • Pink and blue solids are Kona or Bella solids from my stash
  • Bella Solid in Stone (background)
  • Backing is from the Calico Cotton wall at Jo-Ann’s
  • Coats & Clark variegated thread in old lace for quilting
  • Gutermann 100% cotton white for piecing

 

I use a Coats & Clark variegated thread for quilting. I like the way it adds a bit of subtle depth to the quilting. It’s not terribly noticeable which is intended. The hexagons were machine appliqued to the top but my hand stitching between them was a bit weak so I went over all the seams with a long narrow zig-zag and a outline along the top and bottom border.

Details on the Hexagon stitching and quilting

Details on the Hexagon stitching and quilting

I was unsure about using backing scraps as binding cause the grays weren’t a perfect match but the Bella Stone was a warm enough gray and the backing a cool enough gray that the contrast looked intentional not accidental.

Detail on the binding

Detail on the binding

I love that when I fold out the corner the three randomly pieced left-over hexagons peek out.

Peek-a-boo hexagons on the backing

Peek-a-boo hexagons on the backing

Also the label is centered so I see it when I’m laying in bed reading, the quote is a lovely little last reminder before bed to be fearless which is always a good night & good morning message.

The label's right there when I tuck myself in at night. Love that quote

The label’s right there when I tuck myself in at night. Love that quote

It’s wonderfully comfortable to sleep under. I wish I’d considered overhand on the bed when placing the stars, unfortunately one of my favorites is between the wall and the bed. Oh well….

Placement is everything, I should have centered my favorite stars

Placement is everything, I should have centered my favorite stars

And that’s in for Solstice Stars. I hope to get a good picture holding it up when I finish up the Christmas quilts and get good photos of them to post after the 25th!

It's hard to explain how proud I am of this particular quilt. So many firsts :)
It’s hard to explain how proud I am of this particular quilt. So many firsts 🙂

Lessons learned

  1. Plan placement well and when making a bed quilt consider what will over hang
  2. Measure measure measure. I wish I’d moved the hexagon strip up 6 inches and the stars up 4; it doesn’t sound like much but it would have made better placements..
  3. Imperfections are character not flaws – either way washing tends to crinkle enough to hide most of the flaws!

 

Linked up with Finish it up Friday!

Posted In: Finished Quilts, Quilting, Uncategorized Tags: finish it up friday, paper piece, sampler, solstice stars

Comments

  1. Katherine says

    December 6, 2013 at 1:36 pm

    Oh, what a beautiful quilt! You incorporated so many things in the making of this beauty – to great effect. You should be very proud, Terri Ann! I especially love the label and the creative placement so you can read the quote.

    • Terri Ann says

      December 6, 2013 at 1:59 pm

      Thanks Katherine 🙂 That makes my day. It looks like such a simple modern quilt but it’s really all in the details, that’s why I ramble on so much about them!

  2. Maja says

    December 6, 2013 at 7:27 pm

    There´s so much to look at and “find” in this Quilt!
    I like the label too it looks so interesting!

  3. kathy h says

    January 21, 2014 at 12:28 pm

    Pretty quilt and some good tips too.

  4. Sarah says

    January 30, 2014 at 3:10 pm

    This turned out so great!! I love the hexagons along the bottom!

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