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Monday, July 23, 2018

Weekend Stitching: Still Stars

It was a slow and relaxing weekend, which was very welcome.  Laundry is caught up, a bit of housework got done and there was lots of stitching time for a change. I got caught up on all the Squared Away blocks on Saturday, so Sunday the focus was on this month's One Monthly Goal.
Inverted Star
by Jessica Boschem of Common Threads
available from Craftsy as a free download

 Ten of the blocks have their frames.  The last two blocks are over on the sewing machine waiting to be finished up.  I might actually finish my OMG for July for a change.   

 In addition to getting the blocks framed, there's been progress on the sawtooth stars for the pieced border.  

Pink, teal and a single red star have been added to the growing pile.  Somehow I miss counted and ended up with 6 teal blocks, but that's OK. The rest of the red blocks are under construction at the sewing machine and I've started on the black stars. All that is left is to make 5 gray and 5 brown stars, plus three more of various colors to have the 64 blocks for the pieced border.  So this one is moving along.  

 Linking up with the usual Monday crew:
Monday Making
Monday Design Wall
Main Crush Monday 
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15 comments:

  1. Judy HansenJuly 23, 2018 at 7:17 AM

    You are making good progress. The framing really sets off the squares. Beautiful. Thanks for linking with Design Wall Mondays.

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  2. Beth @ Cooking Up QuiltsJuly 23, 2018 at 7:30 AM

    You're making great progress! I really like how you bordered your star blocks. Will there be sashing between the blocks? Congrats on all the sewing time your were able to fit in over the weekend, and thanks for sharing your progress on MCM!

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  3. Alison V.July 23, 2018 at 7:41 AM

    This is really a lovely set of fabrics that you used for your pink and teal stars! I'm excited to see it all come together.

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  4. BarbaraJuly 23, 2018 at 8:14 AM

    It looks fantastic. Can’t wait to see it all together.

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  5. Cherie's Quilting JourneyJuly 23, 2018 at 10:43 AM

    All your stars are looking great. I especially like the inverted star block. I've downloaded the pattern for a future date. Thanks for sharing.

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  6. LIttle Penguin QuiltsJuly 23, 2018 at 11:16 AM

    The inverted stars are so pretty with their matching frames! The star border will be perfect for them, too. Is this quilt meant for someone? I would have a hard time giving it away!

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  7. chrisknitsJuly 23, 2018 at 11:42 AM

    Those stars pop with their color borders. It will be an awesome quilt.

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  8. Karla BrownJuly 23, 2018 at 11:08 PM

    I am a sucker for star blocks and yours are beautiful! Thanks for sharing the link for the pattern.

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  9. AnnieOJuly 24, 2018 at 12:12 AM

    Looking great, Kathy. Good progress and almost goal, yay!

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  10. Julie in GAJuly 24, 2018 at 6:17 AM

    Your Inverted Stars are gorgeous! The staggered Sawtooth Stars will be the perfect border.

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  11. Alycia~QuiltygirlJuly 24, 2018 at 7:24 PM

    your making good progress!!!

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  12. The Joyful QuilterJuly 24, 2018 at 7:38 PM

    I'm DEFINITELY going to have to add those Inverted Stars to my RSC list. LOVE!!!

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  13. CherylJuly 25, 2018 at 8:45 AM

    Great progress, I love the matching frames for each block.

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  14. beth sJuly 26, 2018 at 10:16 AM

    Looks like two beautiful quilts are coming along nicely! Thanks for linking up this week.

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  15. Soma @ inkTorrents.comJuly 26, 2018 at 4:46 PM

    The matching frames make the stars pop. Great idea! You are going to have two very pretty starry quilts.

    -Soma

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