Autumn in Ohio

Is this a catchy name for a bed quilt made of Ohio Stars in Autumn colors?  I started piecing this in April of 2022.  Of course, it got set aside several times.  Then you reach a point where it's time to get it done and move on.  

I quilted it on my Janome Versa Sit Down.  It was quite a job pushing the 90 x 98 quilt about while free motion quilting.  I used assorted colors of Glide thread with 80/20 batting.  I finished quilting it in February and it took several evening sessions to hand stitch the binding down.  My hand joints feel it too. The backing is a tan speckled extra wide print from Kansas Troubles.

I am delighted to have this huge UFO finished.  I am joining these linky parties this week.  Be sure to visit them to see what other creative quilters are sharing.

Sunday  -  Quilting is more fun than Housework...

Monday   -   Small Quilts & Doll Quilts

                      Monday Musings at Songbird Designs

Tuesday  -   Blog Posts – Quilt Schmilt

        Wednesday   -   Quilt Fabrication

The Inquiring Quilter

Thursday   -   My Quilt Infatuation

Friday  -  Alycia Quilts

Confessions of a Fabric Addict

Have a great week and thanks for stopping by.

Ohio Star Series 21-2

 K.I.S.S. .....  Keep It Simple Silly !!!   A theory I constantly forget !  This is my 2nd project in the Ohio Star Series Challenge.  It is the center only,  45 x 63.  I have a couple of complimenting borders planned for it before it's finished.  Yesterday, A quilting buddy helped me  tremendously with the layout.  I love it.  I was trying to make it balance and blend, but getting confused along the way.

I am calling this project  "Autumn Splendor".  Most of the fabrics have flecks of gold (my favorite) in it and it sparkles.  The applique blocks are cut by accuquilt dies, fused and top stitched.  In fact, the entire top was cut by accuquilt.  It was so fun.  When I quilt this project,  I will use a poly batting and ditch around the shapes so they puff nicely.

I'm linking up with these great sites this week.  Be sure to visit them to see what other creative quilters are sharing.

Wednesday   -   Quilt Fabrication

The Inquiring Quilter

Thursday   -   My Quilt Infatuation

Alycia Quilts

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Ohio Star Series 21-1 Patriotic

 I am double-dipping my project challenges this week.  I am in a monthly table runner challenge.  

I am also in a 'Series'  challenge on the Stashbusters group.  I chose 2 challenges to focus on this year  -- one is designs using the  'chisel'  shape  and the other is  the Ohio Star series.  I will work with the Ohio Star Series first,  hoping to keep sane.

So this is my table scraps challenge for the month of May -  a patriotic table runner.  I must confess I got the inspiration from  this site   A Summer Runner and Sew Sampler 2021 | Cluck Cluck Sew . 

I got carried away with the quilting  -- quilted 8-point stars  in every square with a large one over the ohio star .  A quick quilting of waves in the striped areas.  It finished at 18" x 54" ; a large tablerunner  or to hang on a door.

This weekend   I'm linking up with Joy of  The Joyful Quilter for her Table Scraps Monthly challenge; Angela of Soscrappy  and Cynthia for Oh Scrap .  

I may also join these inspirational blogs  this week.  Be sure to visit them to see what other creative quilters are sharing.

Monday   -   Small Quilts & Doll Quilts

Wednesday   -   Quilt Fabrication

The Inquiring Quilter

Thursday   -   My Quilt Infatuation

Alycia Quilts

Have a happy week.  Thanks so much for stopping by.