Thursday, August 8, 2013

Vintage Star

A coworker commissioned me to make a quilt to gift to her friend's daughter who's having a little girl in early September. I called it Vintage Star because the fabrics (some Moda, some other random stuff from my stash) seemed old-fashioned in the nicest of ways.

Vintage Star with quilting

The quilt top came together really quickly - it's a nice, big star. I used a ruler I received in my QuiltCon swag bag to make the flying geese that form the quilt's points - I like when rulers take the complicated math out of things!

I had planned to keep the quilting pretty simple but that just didn't seem to be what this quilt wanted. I started with the centre feathered wreath (my first!) and went from there.

Vintage Star quilting closeup

Plume feathers, more feathers and a fleur de lis in the corners:


I like some of the FMQ better than other parts but overall, I'm really pleased with this finish - I hope my customer is too!

Happily counting this toward my Q3 Finish-Along goal! Yay!


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18 comments:

  1. Samantha August 8, 2013 at 10:14 PM

    This is amazing! I love it! Old fashion fabric and all. Such a sweet baby quilt and amazing FMQ. A wreath feather. I need your skills!

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  2. Sarah @ FairyFace DesignsAugust 9, 2013 at 1:59 AM

    Wow, love the quilting you did!

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  3. Adrianne @ On the Windy SideAugust 9, 2013 at 3:46 AM

    Wow, this quilting is stunning, and perfect for this vintagey quilt.

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  4. LeanneAugust 9, 2013 at 6:40 AM

    Your fmq is wonderful, it totally gives this sweet quilt a vintage feel.

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  5. CathyAugust 9, 2013 at 7:34 AM

    seriously awesome quilting! OMG!

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  6. CarlaAugust 9, 2013 at 7:51 AM

    She will love it! I dug out my faded florals after your last post ; )

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  7. katie@stvitalAugust 9, 2013 at 8:03 AM

    Fantastic! Your FMQ is amazing :)

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  8. Heather D.August 9, 2013 at 8:33 AM

    It's beautiful, and definitely old timey looking. Your quilting is amazing!

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  9. NitaAugust 9, 2013 at 11:01 AM

    I love how the quilting gives it movement. Especially in the flying geese blocks. :)

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  10. BarbAugust 9, 2013 at 11:32 AM

    Very pretty, Felicity. I especially love your quilting!

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  11. What Comes Next?August 9, 2013 at 5:44 PM

    haha! Know you know my predicament with trying to keep the quilting simple - those darn tops just keep on saying they want more! Fabulous job on a really sweet baby quilt

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  12. Live a Colorful LifeAugust 14, 2013 at 7:17 PM

    What beautiful quilting on this one!

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  13. CitricSugarSeptember 1, 2013 at 12:46 AM

    This is so gorgeous! I love how the quilting makes the triangles "bend" inward and softens the whole look.... love love love!

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  14. UnknownOctober 3, 2013 at 4:16 PM

    It's got a lovely soft feel this quilt. Isn't it great when a quilt knows how it wants to be quilted? So much easier that way. :)

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  15. Dawn BSeptember 23, 2015 at 4:13 AM

    This is absolutely beautiful, do you make quilts for sale? I'd be interested in something very similar to this.

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    1. felicitySeptember 23, 2015 at 12:30 PM

      Thanks for your question Dawn. You're a no-reply commenter so I can't reply by email. Can you please contact me directly at felicity DOT quilts AT gmail DOT com?

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  16. Dawn BOctober 7, 2015 at 5:08 AM

    This is gorgeous! Do you make quilts to sell ( queen size)

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    1. felicityOctober 13, 2015 at 8:48 AM

      Thanks for your question Dawn. You're a no-reply commenter so I can't reply by email. Can you please contact me directly at felicity DOT quilts AT gmail DOT com? Thank you!

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