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Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Star Quilt Done... It doesn't look too bad either...

I have had this on the frame for a lonnnnnngggg time. 

 I attempted curved cross hatching for the very first time.
 It is very difficult to photograph black fabric. 


 I had lots of stand and stare moments, I asked my friends on MQR for their opinions, I even asked my husband his thoughts.  All in all, I think I like the way it looks - particulary the back.  Hey, my husband even gave one of his biggest compliments... "wow, that's cool."   I used at least five thread colors, and I believe that I can now consider myself experienced at burying threads! 

Now just some binding by hand and a sleeve for the local quilt show.  I may hang this quilt in our living room for awhile.  I have always loved black quilts.
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15 comments:

  1. DesleyAugust 13, 2011 at 4:03 AM

    The back looks amazing! You have done a fantastic job.

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  2. KatieAugust 13, 2011 at 5:35 AM

    It looks great! I love to see simple shapes like that where the colour of the fabric and the talent in the quilting get to sing.

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  3. Teresa SilvaAugust 13, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    Very nice. I love all the thread colors on the back. Very pretty.

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  4. MarveLes Art StudiosAugust 14, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    I love black with colored thread quilting! And especially appreciate and love the multiple quilting motifs with such great textures! Very nice! Glad to find your blog, too!

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  5. RachaeldaisyAugust 14, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    Wow!! What an amazing quilt!! Incredible quilting!!The back is as beautiful as the front!!

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  6. UnknownAugust 17, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    that is a lot of work!! beautiful!!!!

    karen

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  7. Linda August 18, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    Stunning, Stunning and have I mentioned Stunning??!! Gorgeous. I love the colors on the black. Seriously, your quilt is reversible!! I can't believe that's the first time you used curved cross hatching. It's perfect. Beautiful job!!

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  8. Lois BAugust 19, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    I love it! Thanks for showing the back. I love the different thread colors.

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  9. Borderline QuilterNovember 22, 2011 at 1:20 AM

    I haven't been over to visit for ages, you are doing some fnatastic work, this one is amazing Mary. love the black and back....

    Bst wishes
    Kay in Scoltand

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  10. Sue DaurioDecember 30, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    WOWWWWWWW! That is so amazing. Front and back, not sure which side a like better. Just incredible.

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  11. Vicki @ DottyJaneDecember 30, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    Wonderful! Both sides are beautiful:)

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  12. greelyritaDecember 30, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    Extremely lovely! Make sure the sun doesn't shine on it. A friend in the know said "black fades fast". I had to laugh at the thread burying comment. Do you use a self-threading needle? Saves a LOT of time!!

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  13. LisaDecember 30, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    oh my ... extraordinary!!!

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  14. Sarah CraigDecember 30, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    Your husband has it right - very cool!! I love the quilting design, and the way that it looks on the back is awesome! Whoop whoop!!

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  15. LizJanuary 1, 2012 at 7:25 AM

    That is stunning! Great job!

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