"Night Light" quilt, designed by Joy Hoffman (the pattern seems to be more-easily found under its original title of "Shimmer"). I used fabrics from Pam Buda's "Forevermore" and Jeanne Horton's "Country Soiree" collections, augmented by a blue and cream print I had in my stash, and Kona Cotton solids in Delft and Cadet blues, and Bone for the solid stars. It was both a challenge and fun to make, sometimes both together, and after I settled into a rhythm, I quite enjoyed my first experience of hand-quilting (which is a simple outline of the stars and along-the-seams).
I think if I were to make this again -- and I wouldn't write off that possibility -- I would be daring enough to try working out how to make that set of star points that uses a pair of half-rectangle triangles with one piece of the patterned fabric, so that there isn't a seam through the middle of it. I almost wish that the smaller stars were "wonky" too ...
Jeanne, your quilt is beautiful, and I love the colours. I am sure it will be treasured.
Posted by: dawninnl | June 22, 2021 at 12:16 AM
Your quilt is very nice. Smashing really. Good job! I have made many and find it is always a thrill to finally finish and show them off.
I am reading The Last Englishman: The Double Life of Arthur Ransome by Roland Chambers. Yikes! We love his stories, but what a life he led. Grandson Sam and I are out at sea with the Walker kids right now and enjoying the adventure. Thanks to you.....
Posted by: Carol | July 02, 2021 at 08:43 PM