Supernova Quilt

 Today I'm showing the Supernova quilt.  This quilt features an explosion of color radiating from the center of the quilt.  The blocks all feature simple rotary cutting and straight pieced seaming.

Quilt Stats:

Quilt Size:  58" x 58"

Block Size:  12" x 12"

Fabric:  Scraps from my stash, mostly batiks

Batting:  The Warm Company

Thread:  King Tut, by Superior

 Block One:  These four blocks create the light eminating from the center of the quilt.

 Block Two:  These colorful blocks surround the center Block Ones.  Notice how all the pieces are triangles.  I adore triangles!

 Block Three:  These four blocks are in the corners of the quilt.  I love the dark intesity of the colors in Block Three.  This block pulls the eye into the center if you look at it for a few minutes.  To me, this version has a folded, 3D look to it.

 I used one of my favorite go-to quilting designs for the Supernova quilt, a loopy meander.  This allows the piecing and color placement of the quilt to be the star of the show, rather than competing with the quilting for attention.

The Supernova quilt pattern is available for purchase in the Curlicue Creations shop now.  Get yours today.  Click here to purchase:  Supernova Quilt Pattern.  

If you sew a Supernova Quilt, please share a photo.  I would love to see it!

Be Creative ~ Sew Something Beautiful Today.

Jennifer Thomas

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Quilting the Supernova Quilt

 So, I quilted about half of the Supernova quilt last week.  I'm planning on finishing the quilting today.  I chose this Olde Golde King Tut thread from Superior Threads.  I really like the way it looks against all the bright colors of the Supernova quilt.

 Life has been a little crazy at my house for the past couple of weeks, so I'm just doing a stress-free all over loopy meander design.  Here's how it looks against the black in the border.

And here is how it looks over the pieced blocks.  I'm feeling a little guilty that I didn't challenge myself to a more involved quilting design, but sometimes I just need to do something relaxing and fun.  How do you approach your quilting?  Please leave a comment below.

Be Creative ~ Sew Something Beautiful Today!

Jennifer Thomas

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Supernova Quilt ~ Block Three and Beyond

 This is Block Three for the Supernova quilt.  I love it!  The drama of the bright batiks mixed with the black really packs a punch.

 I sewed four Block Three's for the Supernova quilt.

Here are all of the blocks sewn together.  Just lovely.  See how the light eminates from the center of the quilt?  It really draws the eye, and even though this quilt is a riot of bright colors, when I meditate on it, I get a calm, peaceful, happy feeling.  Do you feel it?

I'm currently working on the borders, and the quilting shall begin next!

Stay tuned for more updates.

Be Creative ~ Sew Something Beautiful Today!

Jennifer Thomas

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Supernova Quilt - Blocks One and Two

 My Singer 301 and I have been humming right along, churning out the blocks for the Supernova quilt.  This is Block One.  I sewed four of these.  

 This is Block Two.  I sewed eight Block Twos.  The Supernova blocks are fun and easy to sew.  The only thing you have to watch out for is color placement.  It's all lovely straight seams and easy half square triangles.

 Now, on to the final block, Block Three.  This block begins with red and black half square triangles.  Such a vibrant combination!

It also features red orange and black triangles.  These four blocks should finish up quickly.  I'll show them next time. 

Be creative ~ sew something beautiful today!

Jennifer Thomas

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Progress on the Supernova Quilt

 Only eleven more days until all three of the boys are back in school.  It's been slow going on the Supernova quilt, but I've made a little progress.  Here's a peek of the project box.  All pieces have been cut.  Most of the fabrics are batiks.

I made eight little yellow and black triangle squares.  So cute!

 They became triangle sections with the addition of black and pink triangles.

Lots of triangles, dancing across the design wall!

 A few more triangles added to get to this stage.

And, I ended with these pieces; almost enough to finish the first few blocks.

It's a start!

Thanks so much for reading!  

Be creative ~ sew something today,

Jennifer Thomas

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