Back in January when I made the American Hero giant start quilt for some friends, my boys requested that I make another one for the family. The colors they wanted: pink and purple. Panda added that he also wanted flowers on the back. Sevem months later, they are absolutely thrilled that I am finally fulfilling their request.
I am still using the giant star tutorial by Jeni Baker at In Color Order. One big difference in the making of this quilt is that I now have a 20.5 inch Omnigrip ruler. It has made cutting out the eighteen inch squares and squaring up the 17.5 inch HST super easy. I love this ruler that my boys gave me for Mother's Day.
Things have been so busy and crazy that all the sewing I have done for the last week and a half is the "blocks" for this giant star quilt.
I plan on adding a 1.5 inch border all the way around of the cream star fabric. Then I will add a 2.5 inch purple border to the top and bottom, and a 5 inch pink border to the top and bottom. (These sizes are determined by the amount of fabric I have left of each color.) It will look a lot like the American Hero quilt I made.
I love the way it turned out with the more modern borders. Personally, I don't like square quilts as much as rectangular ones. Which is probably why I gave away my first giant star quilt.
Hopefully, I can get this quilt finished soon. I know with our crazy schedule that it may not happen for a few more weeks. I am hoping that things settle down in September, but with two family birthdays I am not sure.
XX,
Jasmine
I do like that border format. I agree it looks better rectangular. I have one of those big rulers too. It doesn't get used much but when it is needed I'm certainly glad I have it!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! That ruler! Awesome!! Great work on the giant stars. I just made a giant wonky star and I have to say, I love the speed of a one block quilt. :-)
ReplyDeleteThat ruler is seriously awesome - great gift!! I think making large scale patterns like this can be really a lot of fun. And how wonderful the boys are still so excited about it!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great pattern. I need to get a bigger square ruler too! I agree, I don't like square quilts as much either :)
ReplyDeleteI love it when my boys show interest in quilting. I hope yours like it as much as I do!
ReplyDeleteThe addition of the borders is a great idea! I wish I had thought of that when I made mine! Going to tuck that away for future reference :) Did you see that Jeni has another star quilt tutorial that is bigger? Haven't made it yet but it is on my list. . . for some day. . . BTW, I could not live without my big square ruler!! I use it all the time, makes life SO much easier and is great for getting corners square when squaring up a quilt after quilting!! Judy
ReplyDeleteI don't care for square quilts much either unless they are wall hangings. I think your new one will look great! I feel like I have been lagging in the blog dept. a lot lately :-(
ReplyDeleteYour boys gave you a great ruler and great color suggestions for your new Giant Star project!
ReplyDeleteI love this quilt!
ReplyDeleteI love the quilt, I will have to try one. I'm not fond of square quilts either but this one looks easy and fun.
ReplyDeleteIt's looking great! I love the colours they've chosen.
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed you might even get them to make quilts one day, Jasmine :)
ReplyDeleteI didn't know they made a 20.5" ruler. I'll be checking that out. Now, on to the quilt. It's a beauty and even more special because your boys made the request and chose the colours. They'll love it. I would!
ReplyDelete