Swirling Stars (UFO #11) has moved from my UFOs/WIPs list to Finished UFOs.
My goal was to finish it by end of February. That didn't happen due to delayed thread order.
The thread was finally delivered on March 25!
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It took me some time to decide how to quilt this one. Simple FMQ (Free-Motion-Quilting) is the easiest and fastest, but it doesn't always 'fit' a quilt.
For this one, I went for custom quilting each block. I didn't have a plan fully in my head when I started, it was like 'quilt it as you go and see what happens' on the first big block. I liked how the first block turned out, but knew it would take some hours quilting all the blocks.
The small HSTs are outlined.
I don't remember when I purchased this 108" wide backing. I find it perfect for this colorful quilt.
The binding is red and white gingham.
Finished size: Approximately 67 x 89 inches / 170 x 226 cm
First block made: January 2023
Flimsy: January 27, 2026
Started quilting: Beginning February 2026
Finished: March 27, 2026
Hours of machine quilting + burying thread tails: 115 hours
Thread used:
King Tut: 902, 911, 942, 955, 956, 959, 997, 990, 1001, 1018, 1029, 1034.
MasterPiece: 152 (bobbin thread)
Free PDF pattern from FQS
17 comments:
Congratulations! This is a wonderful quilt and the quilting done on it turns it into a Masterpiece. Bravo! ;^)
nice quilting on the quilt! You always have to wait such a long time on shipping. Too bad it can't be sped up a bit!!
What a beautiful finish--your quilting on this is exquisite!!:)) nice work--
It feels so good to have a finish, doesn't it?
Hugs, Julierose
That is a beautiful quilt, Astrid! I love all the color in the stars, and your straight line quilting in the angled is perfect for it. What a great backing, too! Congratulations on your finish!
I am so happy for you, Astrid! This is an absolutely gorgeous quilt! Great job!
Your quilting is a great accent to your piecing. You were so right to custom quilt it. Wahoo for a finish. A triple Wahoo for quilting it yourself!
Such a beautiful quilt! So glad you finished it! Love your quilting too!!
It's beautiful!
Your Swirling Stars quilt is beautiful and love the geometric quilting on it.
Sew sweet;) I bet you had fun picking out all the fabrics each month! Congrats on another finish.
Pretty! Pretty! Pretty! Awesome job on this finish!
The stars look wonderful. Love that backing fabric, too.
I'm sure you are doing a happy dance, and justifiably so! It's beautiful through and through.
I love the quilt! Thanks for sharing a link to the pattern. It worked out wonderfully for a RSC quilt! I may copy you and use the design for next year’s RSC.
Swirling Stars is beautiful! I love the quilting you chose for it. It may take a little longer, but so worth it! Thanks for sharing in Sew & Tell.
That quilt is beautiful, Astrid. The quilting is perfect for it, and I love the fabrics, too. Congratulations on the finish!
What an accomplishment. You were absolutely correct in your quilting design. And, the number of hours! Yikes. But it was definitely worth it. Thanks for sharing the pattern source. Not that I'm committing to making it but, just in case....
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