Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Logs and Stars

I've been plodding along on this Country Living quilt kit. The many red stars seemed to give me fits for a while.

Then these courthouse step log cabin blocks seemed to take forever. Probably because those logs are one inch wide! I still need to join them together and attach them to the quilt. I do really like the checkerboards. They just seem to set all the other parts off.
The last component is another star block for the corners, which is waiting it's turn here, and then it's done-Yay! They advertise this kit as for an advanced beginner but I think that's stretching it a bit. This kit had a lot of parts and any seam that's a little less than perfect could really snowball and throw this quilt way off. After this it's quilts for my grandson's new beds in his new room as his baby sister or brother comes along this summer and takes over the crib. What fun that should be. Thinking about summer-it's all that's keeping me going during this horrible winter.


17 comments:

  1. Oh man. I should stay away from blog posts like this. What did I do? Clicked the links, went to the website, ordered the pattern.... all in about 3 minutes time!!!! LOL

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  2. This is so pretty. I wish I had the patience to piece stars like that!

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  3. What a beautiful quilt. You should be so proud of yourself, those log cabin strips can be very time consuming. I love the colors you used. Just gorgeous!!

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  4. That's gorgeous! Can't wait to see the finished product. ~Adrienne~

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  5. Oh that is nice. It certainly catches the eye right away.

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  6. OMG it is just wonderful...I must get working on mine. Love it!!!

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  7. This is a beautiful quilt - I hope you're enjoying it. I can imagine that it makes your heart smile.

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  8. The log cabins look wonderful as a border. All top is beautiful!
    nichi

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  9. I love your new look!
    I can see why you would get a little tetchy over those fiddly bits. Every now & then a big bold quilt is nice for quick gratification!

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  10. The piecing may have seemed never ending, but with such gorgeous fabrics, I'll bet you were never bored. It's a beautiful quilt!

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  11. I spotted that quilt in the magazine and slapped my hands! Then you have to go and show it....I love it all over again!

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  12. Great quilt top! I love the layout and the colors. Cant wait to see it finished.

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  13. I love your blog, you have a great sence of color. You can see me at patchesquiltworks.blogspot.com

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  14. I love that quilt!! I almost ordered the kit...and then I saw it at Road and almost got it again, only they were sold out. It's really beautiful :)

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In glory I will stand,
A crown perhaps upon my head,
And a needle in my hand.