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    Giant Indie Star Quilt

    July 22, 2013 by Amy 56 Comments

    Guess what friends? I actually sewed. And I even finished a project. Finally something to share!

    The story of this quilt began last Christmas when I made a paper-pieced star pillow for my Grandma using a few pieces of Pat Bravo’s Indie collection for Art Gallery Studios. My sister really liked the pillow, so I decided to use the rest of my Indie pieces to make her family a quilt.  I’ve always wanted to try Jeni Baker’s Giant Star Tutorial, and this turned out to be the perfect project. I made one modification, and that was the scrappy, pieced-border so that I could make the quilt just slightly bigger and use up the rest of the scraps in the process.

    I love the rich colors of this Indie collection. The patterns and colors are so gorgeous together. Very outside of my usual primary-color comfort zone, but I think that’s what made me love it even more. I felt more exotic. 🙂

    This project was quilted by Melissa Kelley of Sew Shabby Quilting. Because there is so much ‘negative space’, I wanted I busy-ish pattern that would create some texture in the background of the star. This “swirls” pattern turned out so awesome. Melissa is great! I used Robert Kaufman’s Quilter’s Linen (not real linen, but subtle printed lines to create the look of linen) for the background. I think it’s one of my new favorite neutral fabrics. It “reads solid”, but the subtle lines create more depth to the fabric. I want to stock-up in a bunch of shades and colors.

    Yay. Feels so good to finally take something out of the work-in-progress pile. Also, thanks for the well-wishes on my epic fall last week. I’m happy, and relived, to report that my hand continues to improve daily. Whew.

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    Comments

    1. Gosiaczek

      July 22, 2013 at 5:30 am

      Taką kapę mieć na swoim łóżku to istne marzenie 😀

      Reply
    2. Katie

      July 22, 2013 at 5:37 am

      sew beautiful

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    3. Annabella

      July 22, 2013 at 5:39 am

      I have a giant star WiP which I must get on with – I love the scrappy border you have added 🙂

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    4. MaureenM

      July 22, 2013 at 5:40 am

      I love it! Different and super fun 🙂

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    5. Claire

      July 22, 2013 at 5:41 am

      It is beautiful Amy, I'm sure your sister and her family will cherish it always. speaking of family, I have been wondering how your dear Dad is getting on.

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    6. sophie

      July 22, 2013 at 5:56 am

      it is perfect!!!!!

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    7. Rosa

      July 22, 2013 at 6:06 am

      Fantastic and the quilting is fabulous.Love it!

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    8. Wanda

      July 22, 2013 at 6:22 am

      This is stunning. Your fabric choice is perfect. I can see one of these on my "to do" list. Thanks for sharing such a great quilt.

      Reply
    9. Lynz

      July 22, 2013 at 6:32 am

      I LOVE that bricks border. I always felt this pattern was missing something – yours is bloody perfect!

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    10. Kar

      July 22, 2013 at 7:09 am

      Love the scrappy look to it. The fabric choice is wonderful!

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    11. Dominique

      July 22, 2013 at 7:22 am

      Great quilt – simple, rich, beautiful!

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    12. Wens

      July 22, 2013 at 8:10 am

      Lovely giant star! I love the border too – it really makes the quilt perfect. Amazing work 🙂

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    13. Thimbleanna

      July 22, 2013 at 8:11 am

      Love it Amy! Those colors are gorgeous — and what a fun way to showcase some favorite fabrics!!!

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    14. Carol

      July 22, 2013 at 8:15 am

      It's beautiful…love the fabrics and stitching!

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    15. Lisa

      July 22, 2013 at 8:18 am

      I've made a couple of these but never the scrappy border, I love your idea! Thanks and GREAT JOB!

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    16. Sevi Ware

      July 22, 2013 at 8:19 am

      That is gorgeous! Absolutely gorgeous!

      Reply
    17. Jan

      July 22, 2013 at 8:38 am

      Wow, I love your giant star! It's gorgeous!

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    18. Melissa Corry

      July 22, 2013 at 8:52 am

      So cute Amy!!!

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    19. Ann Bassett

      July 22, 2013 at 8:52 am

      So pretty.

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    20. stitching under oaks

      July 22, 2013 at 9:01 am

      I really like this a lot! I pinned it and I think I may make one for myself! Thank you for sharing…it is gorgeous!

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    21. CathyK

      July 22, 2013 at 9:18 am

      Oh, I love it!!!! It seems the quilts I make out of my color &quot;comfort zones&quot; are the ones I love most! Weird! <br />Thanks for sharing!

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    22. georgiagirlquilts

      July 22, 2013 at 11:39 am

      I have had my eye on this vintage star pattern for a few weeks. I might have to move it up on the list! I love the scrappy border!

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    23. Anna

      July 22, 2013 at 12:22 pm

      love love and love this amy! I&#39;ve been meaning to make one of these, better get off my duff! I love the border you added. 🙂

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    24. Paula

      July 22, 2013 at 1:35 pm

      Really beautiful. I love these big single block quilts, they really show off the fabrics so well. Your border is beautiful, it really makes the quilt.

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    25. Stephanie

      July 22, 2013 at 1:44 pm

      This is gorgeous! I need to give this pattern a try!

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    26. Maureen Cracknell Handmade

      July 22, 2013 at 2:20 pm

      I want this quilt!! And, your photos are stunning!

      Reply
    27. Jessica Christensen

      July 22, 2013 at 2:41 pm

      Gorgeous, my friend!

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    28. Jenny

      July 22, 2013 at 3:15 pm

      Holy cow, I love love love this.

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    29. Linh

      July 22, 2013 at 4:04 pm

      I love the fabric and the border. Well done!

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    30. Stephanie

      July 22, 2013 at 4:05 pm

      Absolutely stunning!! I love the colors in this and the pieced border is divine! I&#39;ve got a giant star cut, but not yet sewn in shades of purple. I may dig through my scraps and see if I have enough to do a border like that.

      Reply
    31. Granny Maud's Girl

      July 22, 2013 at 5:54 pm

      I love everything about this: the not-so-solid background fabric, the bright colours in the star, the scrappy border and the giant pieces. I also looks like a fun, easy project to make.

      Reply
    32. Michele

      July 22, 2013 at 7:11 pm

      N.I.C.E. I need to check out that tut myself.

      Reply
    33. Stephanie

      July 22, 2013 at 7:20 pm

      This is gorgeous! You created a real gem and you&#39;re photos rocked too! I&#39;m tempted to purchase some Indie fabric now too, if only my stash wasn&#39;t so full already!

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    34. Buffy Skolnick

      July 23, 2013 at 8:22 am

      I absolutely love everything about this quilt…beautiful! thanks for the inspiration for a future project!!!

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    35. Ginny

      July 23, 2013 at 9:35 am

      Beautiful! Love the scrappy border!

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    36. jlk

      July 23, 2013 at 10:40 am

      This is making me want to sew something really bad. But, I&#39;m still in the &quot;sew or shower&quot; phase. Summer with a newborn is kicking my behind!

      Reply
    37. Amber

      July 23, 2013 at 1:54 pm

      Very cute Amy! Love the fabrics and the quilting suits it nicely!<br /><br />Take care!<br />Amber

      Reply
    38. Quiltstory

      July 23, 2013 at 2:24 pm

      Absolutely gorgeous!

      Reply
    39. Katy Cameron

      July 23, 2013 at 2:36 pm

      Gorgeous, Indie makes perfect giant stars, and love the border :o)

      Reply
    40. laurareid

      July 23, 2013 at 3:53 pm

      Man alive! I love it! It would be great made for a baby too.

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    41. Kay Losh

      July 23, 2013 at 5:32 pm

      size of blocks? size of quilt? It&#39;s lovely, and here in Texas, we like our STARS! I just finished blocks for a &quot;super star&quot; quilt, and would like this for a companion—or what about as the back to make the quilt reversible?!

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      • amy smart

        July 24, 2013 at 10:39 am

        HI Kay! My quilt finished about 78 x 78. The details on the quilt construction, block size, etc is here: http://www.incolororder.com/2011/08/giant-vintage-star-quilt-tutorial.html

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      • Kay Losh

        July 26, 2013 at 3:40 pm

        thank you! I really enjoyed the star blocks I made and this intriques me.<br />

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    42. ericthequilter.com

      July 23, 2013 at 9:43 pm

      Love The Fabric Choices!

      Reply
    43. Bugsparrow

      July 23, 2013 at 10:06 pm

      Beautiful!!<br />

      Reply
    44. Ida

      July 24, 2013 at 3:41 am

      This is a gorgeous quilt. I have been eyeing that giant star tutorial, wanting to make one myself. But I&#39;m ssoooo glad that I was busy with other projects because your addition of the pieced brick border takes it to a whole new level of awesomeness!! Now I can&#39;t wait to make one.

      Reply
    45. Sandra Davis

      July 24, 2013 at 3:25 pm

      Wonderful fabric choice and the border is perfect. I needed another &quot;gotta do this one!&quot; Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    46. diane

      July 24, 2013 at 9:53 pm

      This is one of my favorite quilt patterns. I have made 2 and never thought to add a border. Guess I will be makin another because I love how yours looks with the border.

      Reply
    47. Baú de Sonhos

      July 25, 2013 at 7:03 am

      Gosto muito do seu blog e do seu trabalho. Hoje divulguei seus lindos quilts no meu blog. Um abraço, Simone.<br />I love your blog and your work. Today divulged her beautiful quilts on my blog. Regards, Simone.

      Reply
    48. Amy P.

      July 25, 2013 at 7:46 am

      Absolutely beautiful!!!! You did an amazing job! I need to do that pattern, I just love it!

      Reply
    49. Sherry

      July 27, 2013 at 5:48 pm

      Your quilt if beautiful and I love the fabrics. The quilter&#39;s linen is something I would like to use in a project soon. It is always great to finish a quilt. That reminds me I should put the binding on a couple of quilts so that they are complete. Have a great weekend.

      Reply
    50. Shirley

      August 07, 2013 at 9:27 am

      What an awesome quilt and love the scrappy border!

      Reply
    51. Swedish Scrapper

      August 07, 2013 at 6:58 pm

      This came out so fabulously! I love your choice of a warm tone for the Essex linen background, and that scrappy border is super! Sorry to hear about your fall. Hope you&#39;re all better! n

      Reply
    52. Lisa

      March 16, 2017 at 11:00 am

      This quilt is stunning. I have a bunch of batiks I was trying to figure out what to do with it and think this pattern would work.

      Reply

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