Lucky stars finish

I started my lucky stars quilt in January 0f 2023 as part of the rainbow scrap challenge at so scrappy. I made the stars each month using the color of the month. My plan was to use colors in a Kaffe jelly roll that I wanted to use from my stash.

I had my lucky star blocks sorted into rows by color of the stars in November 2023. It was ready to be quilted in December. I drew the number of this quilt to quilt in April. I had it quilted by the 30th but it needed to be bound. Now, it is finshed.

62 x 78 = 15 yards

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lucky star top

Lucky star rainbow scrap challenge quilt is a top. I have enjoyed making this quilt this year. The colors and fabrics are different than I usually use. Sew, I enjoyed the change. I always enjoy the monthly scrap sewing by color. It makes it seem less intimidating. This quilt is going into the to be quilted closet for a well - deserved vacation.

It's time to look at my monthly PHD report. So far this year, I have completed 26 UFOs from my project closet. Can I do that again next year. I need to do it. But, I am experiencing burn out with enthusiasm. Hopefully with the new year, everything will seem like new again. I think I am on track for 2 more finishes in December - fingers crossed.

Next year, I want to clear the to be quilted closet. I may use a 2 for 1 plan. I have some fun quilts in there, that need to become useful.

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I had my lucky star blocks sorted into rows by color of the stars. The next step was to make sure the sashings were turned the right way, and, as evenly distributed as I could get them. I spent the day at an open sew making rows.

Linda friend was doing the same with her reproduction stars. 

I have a few rows sewn together- getting closer.

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I had the opportunity at open sew to lay out all the lucky star blocks in an attempt to distribute the colors. The only colors I was focusing on, are the the colors of the stars. I didn't have time to organize the sashing colors. But, I have all the rows together in star order. Next time, I will sit, and, turn the sashings in the right order. 

Every year, for years, our community has sponsored decorated Christmas trees. The trees are sold at auction, and, the money is donated to We care charity for Christmas charity giving. At this point, mostly businesses can afford to buy the trees and display them at their businesses. Our guild charity chairman decided to try We care this year for our guild. This year is the guild's first participation in sponsoring a tree. Here is my picture of it on display at the mall. It looks great. The chairman valued the tree at 4,000.00. There are many donations and contributions to our "tree". The trees will be auctioned on November 12th. We will see if anyone wants a quilty Christmas.

Barbie was a big theme this year, I saw 5 trees all decked out with pink and Barbie. I didn't take many pictures. I was busy looking.

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lucky star blocks done

I have all the blocks sashed for my lucky star quilt. I have an open sew today, and I might be able to get the rows ready to go. Distributing the colors will be a challenge I am sure. I made the star blocks as part of the rainbow scrap challenge this year.

I know my quilting buddy is planning on arranging her top at the open sew today, too. It should be time for giggles and grins.

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more lucky star

After finishing the side sashings on my lucky star blocks, I began adding the other 2 sashings. I have 8 blocks that are completely sashed. With these crazy kaffe fabrics, I am wondering how I will distribute the colors when they are done. It should be interesting.

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lucky sashings

Last month, I taught a guild workshop with my lucky star quilt block, My plan was to use a kaffe jelly roll that I have had for a few years. Now, that the blocks are done, I have started adding the sashing. It is easy sewing, and  each one is a new surprise. I made the blocks as part of the rainbow scrap challenge this year. I have all the short sashings completed.

Last week's mini churndash

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lucky star

 I taught a mini workshop, last Saturday, for the guild on quick and easy star tips. I have been making lucky star in the color of the month for the rainbow scrap challenge. There were 6 making the stars with me, and, I showed them how I was going to sash mine. pretty easy. I have used a layer cake of batiks for my stars, and, I am using an older kaffe jelly roll for the sashings, I had made the monthly stars with 25 blocks in mind. I prefer rectangle quilts, so, I decided to add 5 more and then I will be ready to assemble the top.

pastel batiks

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stars in blue

 My last blue project for the rainbow scrap challenge at so scrappy is Lucky star. I bought a layer cake of batiks last fall to use for bright colored stars. 

Two pieces of layer cake made 4 stars with some scraps leftover.

I also cut qsts for box kite borders which is an older UFO.

I never make a dent in the blue scrap bins, but, I am excited for a new color next month. I did not bring home any free fabric from the quilt guild free table, And I took 12 yards from my stash to the table. I have had a missourri star addiction last year, and, I haven't seen much of anything this month, that I had to have. Maybe, I can see the scraps and/ or stash dwindling this year.

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crumb star

I haven't been able to add to the pink drawer of 2 1/2 inch strips in a long time. It is full. I noticed some red had worked it's way into the drawer when I wasn't looking, too. I have a new rainbow scrap challenge block I want to make to use from this drawer and help clean and organize it.

The first step was to divide the strips into width of fabric strips and shorter. I was curious about how many would fall into each category. I grabbed a part of the pile for the HSTS - ( half square triangles ) I was planning to cut. 

I needed 2 1/2 inch HSTS for the crumb star blocks, I was planning to make. I had used crumbs and strings to make 8 - 4 1/2 inch squares. Eight was the number, because, that was all I could easily dig and find. Each star needs 8 star points aka hsts.

trimmed and ironed

1st block and, yes, I like it enough to continue

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