Great job on the stars! I wish I had time to make one. I did remember that I made one using a different technique last year and was actually able to find it in the stuff that's not packed yet. It was a slow process and didn't turn out quite as well as I wanted it to, but then it finished at 3". I started a second one but this is as far as I got. If I try it again in the future I will share how I did it, although the block will be larger, maybe 6".

Susan I think your star looks great. It really does feel like an achievement doesn't it? I really want to make a pile more now but might not get a chance until after Christmas.

Michelle, enjoy your gift for you. I look forward to see what comes out of your "hard" work

Thanks for the positive comments about my star. I really do feel like I accomplished something by sewing a Le Moyne star and getting the points almost. After I looked at the picture, those corner backgrounds would need to be blocked. I think the next one will be easier.

Michelle... I saw that kit in a shop in Charlottesville VA. It is absolutely stunning. I hope you have a lot of fun. I'm curious to know how you like this style of "sewing" after you've completed a few blocks. What kind of finish will you do around the edges?
Happy sewing!

great michell!!!!
enjoy while making it!

Good for you Michelle. And you are so right about the fusible not lasting too long. You better get to it right away.

And if you ever have trouble coming up with the justifications, just let me know. I'm known for my justification skills with my friends!

Nancy

Margo wrote:
Too funny Margo! I really have so many WIP's that it will be hard to justify starting this right away... BUT, I am also concerned that if I let it marinate too long, the fusible will turn to cement and not stick properly when I do get to it. So, I guess that means I just HAVE TO get it started sooner rather than later!!

Funny how we can justify things when it comes to quilts!!

Congratulations! I can't wait to watch it come to life!

Nancy

Way to go, Michelle!!! What a fun project to work on! Now we expect progress reports!!

Way to go, Michelle! Enjoy!

Happy holidays, Michelle! Enjoy it! Always remember: you're important too!

Okay, well I did it! I buckled. I couldn't resist. I waited a whole week, but it was all I could think about. I shopped around, told myself no, shopped some more.

And THEN!! I found it ON SALE!!!

I just bought Edyta's Spring Bouquet Kit for myself!!! The full kit with all the pieces prefused and laser cut!! Plus the pattern, background fabric, and binding!!

Happy Holidays to me!!!

Susan, your star does look great and I like how you played a bit with the background color!