Greetings from South Texas where it should be March, but think Mother Nature is confused!!! 29 This morning and now just 47, but we have sunshine! Nice day, for staying inside and quilting!
I have been working on the Stars for the middle block of my Feathered Stars. BOY! What a job in cutting, but I have it down pat now! Thank Goodness! Those 1/16″ cuts added to a normal cut is a killer – even with notes!
I will have 4 Blue Stars for the corner blocks, and 4 White Stars for the remainder of the blocks. The first block I made will be my center block. I am going to start making the feather part now for these 4 blocks, then I will make the remaining 3 white stars and make the feathers for them! I am so excited now that I chose this as my next project.
Today, just at the right time, I received the order of fabric from Marsha McCloskey to finish my quilt. I love this fabric made by Clothworks – it is a dream to work with and so soft!
I ordered another piece from Marsha that really grabbed me! It is from Sharon Yentor In The Beginning fabrics called Floral Bouquets and Fancies! Beautiful! The color is a vibrant red – I do not know why it is not showing up as such, but its a beautiful piece to work with on another project!
Time to get back to cutting! I am so glad that I purchased Marsha’s ruler a long-long time ago. It is really a must if you ever make one of her Feathered Stars!
Hugs, NANETTE
Chopin - A Passionate Quilter From Texas 
Those are beautiful, does Marsha McCloskey still do fabrics ? I haven’t seen any of her new collections for quite a long time but I love those blues. Thank you for always sharing your work,
Rosemary
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Thank you Rosemary. She has some beautiful fabrics on her website!
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Did I read that correctly — one SIXTEENTH of an inch? Your blue stars are beautiful and your labors will be well worth it!
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Yup! Think the name of this quilt is “Must Love Math”.
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Love the fabrics, Nanette!
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Thank you Laura!
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Must Love Math!😂
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Yup! Warming up yet? We will go from 28 and 40’s to 80’s! Hugs
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Today a high of 25….we are hunting our shorts and beach towels….LOL
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Little stars looking good and these blue and white fabrics are gorgeous.
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Thank you! Complex but fun project.
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Hi Nanette! Oooh, I just love, love, LOVE those stars. And your new fabrics – they look nice and soft and will work beautifully in this piece. Hmm, good thing you said it was red as it sure reads brown in the photo. Yes – it is definitely still winter up here. Only 8 this morning, but we are promised 37 on Friday with 40s to follow. At this point, I’ll believe it when it actually happens. Happy Wednesday to you. ~smile~ Roseanne
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When I purchased the fabrics 4 years ago I did not know how I would use them in this type of quilt. I have learned a lot since then!
Stay warm! Hugs
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I have Marsha’s feathered stars book but still have yet to make a quoilt from it and we won’t say how many years ago that is. Love these fabrics .
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If you ever decide to make the Stars of Chamblie I highly recommend that you read one of her books on Feathered Stars (I or II) before starting. I did not and that is where a wealth of information lies! But it was a great challenge and Math Refresher for me to figure it out myself.
(I guess – LOL) Have a great week-end!
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This quilt is going to be so pretty when you get it put together – can’t wait!
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It is another challenge………. I may survive! Finally have my process down so hoping the rest go easier.
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Gosh that looks like a lot of precision cutting is required….but oh how beautiful this quilt is going to be. Love those new blue and white fabrics of yours; they are so pretty.
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Thank you so much Kim. Marsha has some beautiful fabrics to make the feathered stars.
Check out my post today – It shows the 3 blocks I have completed!
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Your stars are looking good. Excited to see the feathers get added!
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I have 3 finished – check them out on my latest post:
https://doitrightquilter.com/2019/03/11/a-milestone-and-feathered-star-update/#comment-4160
Thank you for commenting.
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