Wednesday, February 8, 2012

WiP/FMC - Big Blue

Seriously. 91x101", and I haven't even added the borders yet.
I'm dreading the borders - this sucker is HEAVY and pulls a lot at the machine. And all the pins are stabby (but so worth it for those perfect points. And I am not usually a pinner.) I'm very thankful this one is going to a professional for quilting.

Poor Sew Starry stayed as my Fifteen Minute Challenge quilt due to the time spent on Big Blue. 
I quilted one side section each on Wednesday-Friday, drew in the rest of the lines on Saturday, watched the Giants kick the Patriots' butts on Sunday (oh, is that not sewing related?), and continued quilting Monday-Tuesday.
I like the side pieces, but I'm not really sure how I want to quilt the inside of the star. I have a couple more fifteen minute sessions before I decide.

Quilt-Alongs: 
Fat Quarter Stars - 5/9 blocks - nada this week
LQS Saturday Sampler 2012 - 3/36 (caught up so far)
Quiltville Orca Bay {Skorca!} - all the Ohio Stars are assembled. Filling in the blue as Big Blue's leaders and enders.
Made in Cherry - see above :)
Swoon A Little, Swoon A Lot - nada (did I mention how BIG Big Blue is? And how time consuming BIG is?)


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6 comments:

  1. Heather D.February 8, 2012 at 10:36 AM

    Oooh, I didn't know you were already at the quilting stage on your made in cherry QAL project. It's looking great so far. And that blue quilt...wow. Looks amazing.

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  2. ShayFebruary 8, 2012 at 3:30 PM

    The star quilt looks amazing(but you're right thats one big sucker !)

    I love the quilting on the big star too. You've had an incredible week . Well done !

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  3. KateFebruary 8, 2012 at 9:26 PM

    Big blue is looking great, I see all kinds of secondary patterns in that quilt. Beautiful job on that one. Looks like you had a a productive week!

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  4. DebbieFebruary 8, 2012 at 11:56 PM

    oh your stars IS one big quilt! Yikes - for sure send it out! ;-)

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  5. libbyquilterFebruary 9, 2012 at 1:32 AM

    a beautiful, albeit large, big blue quilt~!
    you were quite productive and i admire all of your organization. i need to do a lot more of that i think.

    :-)
    libbyQ

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  6. LynetteFebruary 9, 2012 at 9:18 PM

    oooo Pretty Orca coming along there! And I love your Big Blue. That's going to be gorgeous when it's finished.

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