I made my brother, Matt his own quilt for his birthday. This one I based on Fig Tree & Co quilt pattern "Jelly Stars"... I used a mixture of various fabrics from my stash to make each star unique. I used a lightweight spring/summer organic cotton batting and machine quilted the entire quilt (88" x 88") with swirls,stars, lady bugs, bees, fireflies and meandering stippling. I made it a little larger by adding a bigger border than called for in the original pattern. It was truly an easy pattern to cut-out and put together.
These are unfinished quilt blocks that I started in March 2009 to make into a birthday quilt for my brother... I love jacob's ladder pattern in quilts and found a great block pattern on The Quilter's Cache. After laying them out on my bed and viewing them from doorway I found them too busy, and plan to do something with them at a later date.... for now they are stored in sewing room.
I am new to quilting but have loved to sew since I was a child. I am an avid reader and tv watcher, which is great since I tend to have the tv on as background while I cut fabric and plan out patterns. I love sewing in general. I like all styles (Modern, traditional, applique, embroidery, etc...) I like trying new things. I've made purses, quilts, pillows, wall art. And hope to eventually attempt clothing and wool toys and so much more!!
Finished quilt!
I made my brother, Matt his own quilt for his birthday. This one I based on Fig Tree & Co quilt pattern "Jelly Stars"... I used a mixture of various fabrics from my stash to make each star unique. I used a lightweight spring/summer organic cotton batting and machine quilted the entire quilt (88" x 88") with swirls,stars, lady bugs, bees, fireflies and meandering stippling. I made it a little larger by adding a bigger border than called for in the original pattern. It was truly an easy pattern to cut-out and put together.
