Wednesday 31 July 2019

quilty stars {update}








- oh my, I hope I've worked this out right! 











A change of pace today . . . nice big 16" blocks, easy sewing.

Usually, I tend to sew more by colour rather than by collection. This time though, I'm sticking to all Anna Maria Horner prints, and using a scrappy selection from my stash, from lots of her different collections. Hopefully playing with contrast a little will keep things interesting.
When I decided to make this 'quilty stars' quilt I made up my first block thinking I'd use that yummy AMH  'social climber roses' in ice for my backgrounds & borders. However, I've been unable to find it again so have opted to use the more softer, subtle 'lichen' version. I think it'll work.

Oh I did add one rogue print in amongst everything, can you spot it?
Linking up with Em this week for 'moving it forward' here at emsscrapbag
and with Kelly for 'needle and thread Thursday' here

Until next time, Linda


12 comments:

Susan said...

I'm a wee bit jealous that you have so much of that beautiful AMH fabric to use as your background! These blocks are going to look awesome Linda! I can't wait to see more!

Julierose said...

This is going to be gorgeous--love that background fabric--blue roses--oooh what's not to like ;))) hugs, Julierose

Susie H said...

Wow! This is going to be a knockout! Love the background fabric you chose secondly. Can't imagine this wasn't first choice.

Juliana said...

I love all your colors!! There is something in your combinations that 'sings' to me!! Can't wait to see how this quilt develops.

Mystic Quilter said...

Wonderful use of fabrics in your stars Linda and I think the chosen background in Lichen is perfect.

dutchcomfort said...

Beautiful blocks Linda! I always feel a bit sad that I didn’t learn about AMH fabrics sooner than a few years ago. Her collections are so gorgeous!
I was able to meet her during a show and tell, two years ago and she’s even more kind and fabulous than her fabrics!

Marly said...

I like the fussy cut flowers in the centre blocks. With all the colour in the surrounding pieces this is going to be a stunning quilt!

LIttle Penguin Quilts said...

Those are fun stars! You have a wonderful knack for combining fabrics into blocks and quilts that I really admire!

audrey said...

This is such an interesting challenge! Am eagerly following along with your journey.:)

Suz J said...

I would never have thought of using a large scale floral like that for the background... and it looks awesome!

Karen S said...

These blocks are looking lovely. I like the big size, too.

Ann said...

I really like the way your floral print background cut up. The way it comes and goes also makes the stars twinkle. Good job.