Friday, August 30, 2024

cathedral stars finish

My cathedral stars quilt is finished. This was my one monthly goal for August.

I made most of the blocks in 2016 . It popped up on the 5 quilt project in May 2024  and it was a top in June 2024. I found this as a free pattern at quiltville. When I opened the box after all these years, I didn't like the colors I had used to make the blocks. But, It made a striking quilt.

85 x 85 = 25 yards


I am never sure about the thread color on a dark scrappy quilt. I used a light gray that I thought would blend with the white and not be so stark on the border. I like how it turned out. The border is not boring and the piecing stands out instead of the quilting in the center. I did my usual free form loops and circles and used a turquoise backing.


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13 comments:

  1. Gretchen WeaverAugust 30, 2024 at 5:42 AM

    I think Cathedral Stars is beautiful! This pattern is on my list of someday quilt. Happy stitching!

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  2. Jenny K. LyonAugust 30, 2024 at 6:41 AM

    Beautiful!!

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  3. KateAugust 30, 2024 at 7:21 AM

    Another beautiful finish! You've done so well with your 5 quilt strategy this year.

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  4. NannAugust 30, 2024 at 8:51 AM

    A great finish! This is one of my favorite Quiltville patterns. Interesting, though, that the one I made, and the one our guild made (raffle quilt), and most others are pretty much in Bonnie's colors. I should do a search to see if there are other colorways.

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  5. T HolzerAugust 30, 2024 at 9:03 AM

    Gorgeous! Cathedral stars was the first BH pattern that I had printed off years ago and I still haven't made it. Ugh! Your bright fabrics are especially beautiful in this quilt!

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  6. grammajudybAugust 31, 2024 at 9:53 AM

    It’s stunning for sure! Saturated colors with white contrast, you can’t go wrong!

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  7. Gwyned TrefethenAugust 31, 2024 at 10:11 AM

    Now that is a finish worth celebrating. Such an upbeat quilt.

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  8. Anne-MarieAugust 31, 2024 at 3:42 PM

    You're right; it is very striking. Nice work.

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  9. LIttle Penguin QuiltsSeptember 1, 2024 at 11:30 AM

    That's a beautiful quilt! I love the jewel tones. Congratulations on your finish!

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  10. The Joyful QuilterSeptember 1, 2024 at 4:49 PM

    Congratulations on a fantastic UFO finish, Maggie!

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  11. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2024 at 8:49 PM

    That is a beautiful finish, Maggie!--TerryK@OnGoingProjects

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  12. Rebecca GraceSeptember 4, 2024 at 7:31 AM

    Wow, Maggie! Great job and congrats on finishing your beautiful Cathedral Stars quilt!

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  13. Jennifer Fulton Inquiring QuilterSeptember 4, 2024 at 9:24 AM

    You did an awesome job on that quilting! Great thread color for this. Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss.
    https://www.inquiringquilter.com/questions/2024/09/04/wednesday-wait-loss-396

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