Star Quilt Update

I love it when a project comes together. 

The finished star quilt top!

The star quilt was completed in just a couple of days & the blocks sewed together like a breeze.  I think I only had to rip out two seams, which is an all time record for my finicky standards! Despite the easy sewing, the arranging of the blocks is what took a bit of time.  Trying to match things up so that 2 patterns weren't side by side was a little tricky, but I think I am pleased with the overall arrangement.

Now I am slowly hand stitching the quilt with the Presencia Perle Cottons I have been eager to try out.  I love that I don't have to seperate strands like with embroidery floss.  I find that the thread glides smoothly through the layers & doesn't twist or kink in the process.  The variegated hues add a bit more interest than just plain solids & I think they lend a vintagey, faded over time look to the overall project.




In addition to the outline, each block has a little stitched star in the center.

I still have more stitching to go, but I am enjoying taking my time with it.  I actually prefer to handstitch than machine quilt, so this is a nice break!  I'm also one of those quilters who actually enjoys stitching the binding - so you can call me a bit weird ;)  I would like to find a creative way to wrap or present the quilt to my friends.  Let me know if you have any suggestions or creative gift wrapping ideas for a baby welcoming/open house!

Have a great weekend!