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Friday, January 8, 2016

Hello....is it me you're looking for???

The holiday season has come and gone with nary a word from me....
 but I did manage a quilt finish just before the clock struck midnight and we all said goodbye to 2015...


A scrappy Red and White quilt with stars and a pieced border...

I used a set of templates purchased from Amazon. The Simpli EZ Five Point Star set. Instead of squaring off the star, I chose to applique the the star 'circle' onto my background square.


Then I added sashing and corner blocks. And finished the piecing off with a pieced border.

This one is machine quilted, as well as, hand quilted with some Christmas Red Valdani Perle cotton!


It's not huge, but a good lap size for our chilly Ohio winters (if Mother Nature decides to grant us some chilly Ohio weather)


It's good to have a 2015 finish...and a new blog post for 2016!
Wishing you all a wonderfully productive New Year!
xo mary
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20 comments:

  1. SelfsewnJanuary 8, 2016 at 12:54 PM

    Hello hello!! Love this, love the triangular border!

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  2. Little Black Cat QuiltingJanuary 8, 2016 at 2:09 PM

    I love the striped star in the middle! And the combination of machine and hand quilting is lovely. :)

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  3. margaretJanuary 9, 2016 at 2:19 AM

    a lovely quilt to snuggle under, like the above comment I like the mixture of hand and machine quilting

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  4. cloth scissors threadJanuary 9, 2016 at 3:38 AM

    Happy New Year! Do love this quilt, the simplicity of the stars along with that fantastic triangle boarder!

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    1. MaryJanuary 9, 2016 at 9:06 AM

      Thanks so much! I love the effect of a triangle border...really spices things up!

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  5. Kate ChiconiJanuary 9, 2016 at 5:53 AM

    A lovely seasonal quilt – I like the red and white candy cane striped star best. Hope you get some suitably cold weather soon!

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  6. Helen@Till We Quilt AgainJanuary 9, 2016 at 6:07 AM

    Love it----Especially the low volume fabrics. So fresh and clean looking!

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  7. Barb NeiwertJanuary 9, 2016 at 8:42 AM

    This quilt rings 'retro' with a great modern spin. The fabric choices are great, and I like the white triangles in the border to add a little fun. Happy New Year!

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  8. CarlaJanuary 9, 2016 at 9:16 AM

    Saw bits of this over on IG. Love it with the gingham ; )

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  9. MichelleJanuary 9, 2016 at 10:16 AM

    Love, love, love. I just so want to make a red and white quilt, and this one is just perfect! Some day...

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  10. SarahZJanuary 9, 2016 at 10:18 AM

    There is something irresistible with the classic red/white or blue/white combination! Coupled with your fine piecing and stitching, this is a really charming little quilt! Well done! And Happy New Year!

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  11. LONAJanuary 9, 2016 at 10:23 AM

    It is a wonderful quilt. Looks cozy to wrap up in- we are having cold weather in NE! Glad you are back!

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  12. FlickenstichlerinJanuary 9, 2016 at 11:29 AM

    Beautiful finish, love the stars settings and the colors.
    Greetings,
    Sylvia

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  13. Nifty QuiltsJanuary 9, 2016 at 1:33 PM

    It's wonderful! Your variety of value in the reds makes it playful and interesting. I always love your quilts!

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  14. SusanJanuary 9, 2016 at 11:40 PM

    Such a sweet little quilt Mary! I'm guessing your 1800+ followers have missed you!

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  15. AnitaJanuary 10, 2016 at 4:38 AM

    Love this! Is it your own pattern? I think this would look nice in patriotic colors too :)

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  16. sarahJanuary 10, 2016 at 6:32 PM

    Ridiculously cute!

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  17. Granny Maud's GirlJanuary 10, 2016 at 10:07 PM

    Red and white is always a winner. I like the random changes of fabric in the border to make it all more interesting.

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  18. HanneJanuary 11, 2016 at 5:25 AM

    Beautiful quilt.

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  19. Archie The Wonder DogJanuary 13, 2016 at 2:23 PM

    I love this quilt! Happy New Year, I hope 2016 is good to you and yours xx

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