Here it is…the final week of The Summer of Color challenge that is being hosted by Kristen at Twinkle Like a Star. This has been such a wonderful project, and helped motivate me to:
– do some projects that I’ve wanted to do for a long time,
– create new window star patterns,
– try existing window star patterns in different colors, and
– make a quilt.
Projects I’ve Wanted to Do
I did several embroidery projects during the weeks when the featured color was pink and green.
Create New Window Star Patterns as well as Use Existing Patterns to Make Window Stars in New Colors
For many of the weeks, I enjoyed making window stars in a variety of colors. It was fun to create new patterns and see what the new window star would turn out like.
Equally exciting for me was to see what window stars look like in different colors using patterns that I normally use.
Creating a Quilt
My on-going project during the summer was a quilt. Each week, after the color was assigned, I created two quilt blocks that were about 11 1/2″ square. Each square included seven different patterns of fabric – to represent the seven days of the week.
My goal was to use only fabric, thread, and batting that I had on hand. This wasn’t a challenge when I was doing the squares – it seemed like I had plenty of fabric to choose from.
However, once I got to the backing and batting, it became a bit more difficult. I didn’t have either the fabric or batting in the size I needed for the quilt. So, I had to piece both elements together to create the quilt.
The batting needed to be hand-sewn in order to attach each piece to one another (there were three pieces of batting used). For the quilt back, I used one of Sophia’s floral-print sheets and cut about a six-inch section off the end.
By cutting that in length-wise and sewing the pieces together, I was able to create enough fabric to sew to the other piece…thereby creating a quilt backing.
What I like about the quilt is that it is made entirely from fabric, thread, and batting that I had on hand. I didn’t have to purchase anything to make it!
Your quilt is beautiful! As well as all of your other work. Sounds like a wonderful summer of crafting!
LOVE your quilt Ann… oh my gosh it is gorgeous… and loved seeing all your challenge work together… very nice…Jenny x
Your work for this challenge was really diverse. Live seeing it put together like this. 🙂
You quilt is beautiful! In fact all your projects are really lovely. I love that bunting too :)x
My goodness…you are an inspiration….thankyou so much..I have loved your exquisite stars and that quilt..how busy have you been!..bravo…xx
So lovely – your window stars are my favourites. Great to see everything together. I'd love some bunting in my kitchen.
OOOh, I was SO looking forward to seeing your quilt! I love that you used materials on hand and it turned our BEauTifullY! I so love it! You have added such interest to the event with your stars and quilt – it has been such a pleasure getting to know you and I look forward to seeing more of your beautiful talents here, xo
You do some amazing work! Love your colors of summer pieces. Thanks for coming by my blog and leaving a comment…I appreciate it and your Quilts are out of this world!! Happy rest of the summer to you and yours.
oh my goodness, that quilt is extraordinary. I wish I could do this! I just love the paper quilting too!
Oh wow your quilt is amazing and loved all your pieces for the SOC challenge. xx
I am going to add my voice to the rest….awesome quilt! I love the concept and the finished product so much that I am putting this on my Summer 2011 to do list.Wonderful job!
So lovely seeing all your unique and beautiful 'colour' creations again :)…and your quilt is absolutely stunning!! :)Jan x