This "ta-da" has been a long time coming, so I don't really have much to say about it...
I started by making string blocks on the treadle. (Wanting to sew strings on the Minnesota treadle was the whole reason for starting this project.) I then transformed these string blocks into HSTs (two HST blocks per original string block) with a plain white background. A stitch-and-flip HST to the other corner of sixteen of these blocks is what makes the scrappy on-point squares in the center of each star. The layout is easy enough to see. I added some sashing and borders of background fabric, then topped it off with a simple string-pieced border on just the top and bottom of the quilt.
I started by making string blocks on the treadle. (Wanting to sew strings on the Minnesota treadle was the whole reason for starting this project.) I then transformed these string blocks into HSTs (two HST blocks per original string block) with a plain white background. A stitch-and-flip HST to the other corner of sixteen of these blocks is what makes the scrappy on-point squares in the center of each star. The layout is easy enough to see. I added some sashing and borders of background fabric, then topped it off with a simple string-pieced border on just the top and bottom of the quilt.
I pieced a backing from a couple of flannel prints, then free-motion quilted the whole thing with easy swirls. The final touch was a scrappy binding.
That about covers it. It's just an easy string-star quilt. The "exploded" element (huge stars on a white background) feels very modern, but I think it might be prettier with a more restrained color palette. If I were to do this again, I'd use a smaller scale.
Anyway, it was an interesting experience, and I'm happy to have it done.
Now for a bunch of photos!
Now for a bunch of photos!
I'm still working through a backlog of photos and topics, so there should be at least a few more blog posts in relatively short order before I get back up to date. More to come!