I have changed my starting block from Delectable Starburst (the block with the neat story - see here) to a Jen Kingwell block. This block is a Wensleydale quilt block and that is the quilt featured on the cover of Jen's Quilt Recipes. I bought the templates for the Wensleydale quilt and still intend to make it one day, but this block is destined for a solo career! As far as Delectable Starburst, I really want to feature it in a simpler setting for our guest bedroom.
While looking at my orphan blocks, I found 16 Friendship stars in coordinating colors that I made during Melva's Pieces In The Garden quilt-along. Sadly, I abandoned that quilt-along, but these blocks will now have a home. "Stars" is the border that was suggested by Wendy at Pieceful Thoughts, so the Friendship stars fulfilled that prompt, and I am linking to Wendy's linkup post.
To add Roseanne's first prompt of "spools" to my block, I got into the spirit (if not the law) of the challenge and made two spools of Aurifil embroidery floss (Aurifloss) to add to the top and bottom of the block- lol! (If you squint you can see the resemblance. 😉)
My block measures 16-1/2 x 18-1/2 so far. I did a little quilt math and a lot of trial and error to make it all work. Nothing is "square", star points got cut off, coping strips are uneven, but I am fine with that and ready for the next border which will be announced Monday!
Great center! I'm glad I'm not the only one trying to use orphan blocks, happy stitching!
ReplyDeleteWow, those stars are just perfect for your SAHRR with that center block! I really like the colors you're putting together here. And I do see those Aurifil spools - love it!
ReplyDeleteisn't that looking good - love the center
ReplyDeleteHow fun that you were able to use orphan blocks for this week's border. Love the new center block and the color palette that introduces. I'm so far behind, but hoping to be in better shape when the next prompt comes out tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteYou didn't abandon that quilt! You just set those stars aside (maybe for a long time) to wait until their perfect home came along.
ReplyDeleteWensleydale is on my list of quilts to make - I don't have the templates (yet). This is going to be a fun quilt! Pretty cool that you found the stars, and didn't have to make them! I see the spools too - clever!
ReplyDeleteOoh, this is so pretty, Linda. I love the colors. Awesome that these stars were the inspiration and found a home.
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Thank you Michelle - yes I am happy to give those stars a home!
DeleteThe spirit of the QAL seems to be 'no rules' - anything goes. So I love your take on it. I can't believe the perfect fit of the friendship stars and your center block. Wow! Couldn't have planned that one any better. I see the spools and they are perfect!! You're all caught up now. Hurray!
ReplyDeleteI like your center block; nice color choices! Your found blocks go with this perfectly, what a find! I love it when that happens, like it was meant to be.
ReplyDeleteHooray for you for changing and going with something you are inspired by. I love the colors in this, and I think you will have fun. Cool that you had stars ready to go and yes, I can see those spools on your top!
ReplyDeleteGood for you to find a lovely home for those abandoned star blocks. I thought of my Pieces in the Garden blocks too, but too late. My stars were already made. Maybe I can use them in another "round"!!
ReplyDeleteHow very creative! I love the 'spools'.
ReplyDeleteYour colours match in harmony and I love your spools! Great idea!
ReplyDeleteThinking out of the box… super inspiration. Be carful when streets are icy! My friend brokes her shoulder and hand, nightmare for sewers! I think to use these stars with mini mini not pointing the edge .. is much better than waste of fabric. They are soooo nice! Greetings Eva
Love your center and the second live of the stars. And as well the clever inspiration of the spool! Each week is so much fun!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!
DeleteLOVE those Friendship Stars you found, Linda! I had to really look for your Spools. Suddenly it dawned on me that they were the "borders" you added to the top and bottom of your growing quilt. SEW clever!!
ReplyDeleteGlad you pointed them out as I couldn't find them. Now, of course, Duh, of course.
DeleteLove your spools!!! And I love the direction you are now going. But I also loved your original block! I am using it for my first ever RSC!
ReplyDeleteI love the Southwestern look you have going. And the idea of finding blocks already made that coordinate has me envious.
ReplyDeleteInteresting center and I love your stars. Especially the back ground fabric. I am so late in commenting! Still trying to catch up on so many things. Hugs
ReplyDeleteOK - here goes again. I love the way your RR is coming out. Love the stars, curious, are they appliquéd? The borders are really going great with your Center Block! Going to be a cutie. (This is the 2nd time I have tried to comment.
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