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After a day's worth of sitting at the computer writing a new quilt pattern, it felt good to get out in the sunshine and take an updated photo of the Rainbow Connection hexie quilt. Ahhhhh.....outside!
Disclaimer: The fabrics, thread, and batting used in this project were generously supplied by Island Batik at no cost to me.
Meet my latest quilt, Kosmo's Comets. I didn't quite get the contrasts right on this one. You have to look closely to see the friendship stars in the center of the blocks. But, I thoroughly enjoyed making this quilt and I love it, even though it didn't come out the way I had it planned visually.
Kosmo's Comets is my September challenge quilt for Island Batik Ambassadors. This month's theme is Starstruck. The quilt can be any size, as long as a star theme is incorporated into the design.
I used the Globetrotter collection once again. If you remember, I used Globetrotter in last month's Wishing Star quilt, too. I added a couple of dark fabrics from my second Island Batik box ~ a solid black and a deep, dark blue.
Here's a close-up of one block. Now you can see the star. I paper pieced four sections and then sewed them around the center square to create the blocks.
The design takes on a completely different look from this angle.
I quilted Kosmo's Comets with Hobbs Thermore batting.
Oh kitty! This quilt has a nice Autumn feeling to it. I like the way my camera picked up the thread behind the heart cutout in this photo. This is Kosmo's Comets posing with a thread cabinet in my sewing studio.
I used Aurifil thread in both a bright yellow and a dark dramatic blue for the straight line quilting. I'm still having a renewed love affair with my walking foot. We're "reunited, and it feels so good...." Do you remember that popular song from the 1970's? I remember it being so popular that they played it over the loudspeaker during the morning announcements at school.
I used a non Island Batik fabric for the back of the quilt, but I'm going to show it a bit so you can see the fun I had with my walking foot. It really stands out against the orange backing fabric.
I bound the edges of this quilt with the same sunshiny yellow fabric as I used for the center of the stars. Such a happy little fabric.
Island Batik's Globetrotter collection looks gorgeous sewn all together. I'm going to enjoy displaying this quilt on the wall next to my kitchen table for a while.
McCall's M4468 Duster, Shirt, Top, Skirt, and Pants pattern, sizes 12, 14, 16 and 18. Copyright 2004.
Adorn your self in a stylish wardrobe with this McCall's pattern. Mix and match for maximum looks. Easy McCall's Non-Stop Wardrobe Select-A-Size. Petite-able.
Imagine yourself wearing this stylish outfit on vacation, at a summer picnic, or another festive event. Pattern includes pieces and instructions to sew a complete wardrobe. This pattern will inspire you to be confident, plus, you can say you made it yourself!
This pattern is in uncut, factory folded condition. Copyright 2004. Fits adults sizes 12, 14, 16, and 18.
McCall's M4525 Unlined Jacket, Duster, Top, Skirt, and Pants pattern, sizes 12, 14, 16 and 18. Copyright 2004.
Adorn your self in a stylish wardrobe with this McCall's pattern. Mix and match for maximum looks. Easy McCall's Non-Stop Wardrobe Select-A-Size. Petite-able.
Imagine yourself wearing this stylish outfit on vacation, at a summer picnic, or another festive event. Pattern includes pieces and instructions to sew a complete wardrobe. This pattern will inspire you to be confident, plus, you can say you made it yourself!
This pattern is in uncut, factory folded condition. Copyright 2004. Fits adults sizes 12, 14, 16, and 18.
Simplicity 5201 Misses Apron pattern, Daisy Kingdom Crafts sizes S, M, L, and XL. Copyright 2004.
Adorn your self in a stylish apron with this Simplicity pattern. Two great looks, one fast and easy pattern.
Imagine yourself wearing this stylish apron in the studio, in the garden, or in the kitchen. Pattern includes pieces and instructions to sew an apron in two different views. This pattern will inspire you to be confident, plus, you can say you made it yourself!
This pattern is in uncut, factory folded condition. Copyright 2004. Fits adults sizes S, M, L, and XL.
Adorn your self in a stylish skirt with this Butterick pattern. Six great looks, one fast and easy pattern. Petite-able.
Imagine yourself wearing this stylish skirt on vacation, at a summer picnic, or another festive event. Pattern includes pieces and instructions to sew a skirt in six different views. This pattern will inspire you to be confident, plus, you can say you made it yourself!
This pattern is in uncut, factory folded condition. Copyright 2004. Fits adults sizes 14, 16, and 18.
Simplicity 4957 pants, shorts, nightshirt, top, and blanket pattern, sizes L and XL. Copyright 2004.
Adorn your self in comfy sleepwear with this Simplicity pattern. Easy to sew.
Imagine yourself wearing this comfy sleepwear on vacation, lounging around the house, or to a slumber party. Pattern includes pieces and instructions to sew a variety of sleepwear, plus a cuddly blanket. This pattern will inspire you to be confident, plus, you can say you made it yourself!
This pattern is in uncut, factory folded condition. Copyright 2004. Fits adults and teens sizes L and XL. Unisex pattern.
McCall's 8108 One Hour Dress pattern, sizes 12, 14, and 16. Vintage 1996.
Adorn your self in a stylish dress with this McCall's pattern. Four great looks, one easy pattern. Petite-able.
Imagine yourself wearing this stylish dress on vacation, at a summer picnic, or another festive event. Pattern includes pieces and instructions to sew a dress in four different views. This pattern will inspire you to be confident, plus, you can say you made it yourself!
This pattern is in uncut, factory folded condition. Vintage 1996. Fits adults sizes 12, 14, and 16.
Bust 34, 36, 38 Waist 26-1/2, 28, 30 Hip 36, 38, 40 Back-neck to waist 16-1/4, 16-1/2, 16-3/4
Adorn your self in a stylish dress with this Simplicity pattern. Six great looks, one easy pattern. Petite-able.
Imagine yourself wearing this stylish dress on vacation, at a summer picnic, or another festive event. Pattern includes pieces and instructions to sew a dress in six different views. This pattern will inspire you to be confident, plus, you can say you made it yourself!
This pattern is in uncut, factory folded condition. Copyright 2002. Fits adults sizes 8, 10, 12, and 14.
Adorn your self in a stylish blouse with this McCall's pattern. Eight great looks, one easy pattern. Petite-able.
Imagine yourself wearing this stylish top on vacation, at a summer picnic, or another festive event. Pattern includes pieces and instructions to sew a button up shirt in eight different views. This pattern will inspire you to be confident, plus, you can say you made it yourself!
This pattern is in uncut, factory folded condition. Copyright 1999. Fits adults sizes 12, 14, and 16.
McCall's 3145 One Hour Wrap Skirt pattern, sizes Extra Small, Small, Medium, Copyright 2001.
Adorn your self in a stylish wrap skirt with this McCall's pattern. Easy One Hour sewing pattern.
Imagine yourself wearing this stylish skirt on vacation, at a summer picnic, or another festive event. Pattern includes pieces and instructions to sew a wrap skirt in four different views. This pattern will inspire you to be confident, plus, you can say you made it yourself!
This pattern is in uncut, factory folded condition. Copyright 2001. Fits adults sizes X-Small, Small, Medium.
As I write this we are experiencing day two of torrential rains from Hurricane Florence. We are lucky to be in northern North Carolina, close to the Virginia border. We are only expecting 3 to 6 inches of rain. Some areas are expecting 40 +. Devastating flooding. Our electricity has stayed on so far. I've been doing as much sewing as possible, in case we lose power for a few days. Fuzzy helped me cut some blue strips from my stash to sew nine patch blocks.
Here are some of the other fabrics I'm using ~ yellow.
Green.
I'm stitching them together with this soft lavender Aurifil thread.
Creamy white and pretty pastel strips.
So many stripes up on the design wall.
Cutting the stripes into strip units.
The beginnings of a few Nine Patch blocks. That was fun! What are you sewing today?
McCalls 9172 One Hour Dress pattern, sizes 12, 14, and 16, Vintage 1998.
Adorn your self in a stylish dress in four different views with this McCall's pattern. Petite-able.
Imagine yourself wearing this fabulous dress for work, vacation, or a festive event. Mix and match for maximum looks. This pattern will inspire you to be confident, plus, you can say you made it yourself!
This pattern is in uncut, factory folded condition. Vintage 1998.
Bust 34 36 38 Waist 26-1/2 28 30 Hip 36 38 40 Back Waist Length 16-1/4 16-1/2 16-3/4
Adorn your self in a stylish wardrobe with this McCall's pattern. Learn to sew for fun.
Imagine yourself wearing this fabulous ensemble for work, vacation, or a festive event. Mix and match for maximum looks. This pattern will inspire you to be confident, plus, you can say you made it yourself!
This pattern is in uncut, factory folded condition. Vintage 1985.
