A while back I posted a picture of "Star Crossed", a small quilt I made after viewing a similar quilt made by Lucy Boston and displayed in a Tokyo department store.
I had been so taken by the pattern that I made a sketch of the idea and came home to figure out how to make a pattern so I could try it myself.
That quilt was limited to red, white, and blue. As with all hexagon patterns, all seams were just 2cm and turn, no straight sewing, and a lot of work. I was happy with the results and called that quilt "Star Crossed" because I was destined to make it. At that time I said, "never again"!
Well, you may know how these things work because the possibilities of making one with other colors kept calling me and in 2002 I began cutting and piecing blocks.
The striped fabric is a soft weave used in the little squares and the border. I had only enough for the side edges and since they were not the same, I appliqued a Hawaiian-style edge and finished the corners with blocks.
The size is 88.5" x 106.5" and, being too big to carry along to quilt meetings, took a long time to quilt with other projects forcing themselves into the schedule. It was finished in April 2006 in time to cover the bed during a visit from my American cousin. Twice captured by this pattern, I named the quilt "Double Crossed".
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Wow! What a lovely quilt, and, so much work. Great job.
ReplyDeleteYour work is fabulous as usual. Very creative border treatment!
ReplyDeleteI remember being so impressed with this quilt the first time I saw it. There is so much work involved, even in just one block.
ReplyDeleteIt is certainly a stunning quilt!
What a labour of love...this is just beautiful! Thanks for sharing it :)
ReplyDeleteawesome!!
ReplyDeleteJulie, this is a gorgeous quilt. Not only are the blocks amazing, but I love that border too. Beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteAmazing! Thank you for sharing Julie!
ReplyDeleteOh Julie! Another lovely, fantastic quilt. So much work!
ReplyDeleteoh my! Your quilt is truly amazing!!
ReplyDeleteSimply gorgeous Julie!
ReplyDeleteLovely and so impressive that it's all by hand! Thanks for sharing and have a great day
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful quilt!!
ReplyDeleteWow wow wow!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning!
This quilt fantastic, gorgeous:)
ReplyDeleteThat is a stunning quilt! I would love to see close ups of the blocks, my eyes seem to be going as I get older :o)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Your hand work is simply amazing.
ReplyDeleteBlogger ate my first try!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt, I especially like the border, it looks so graceful! I can see you're a "tiny pieces" fan too!
Very nice. Is is very hard work on it. I do understand "never again".
ReplyDeleteLovely quilt - and I did get that right, you did it all by hand? Amazing !!!
ReplyDeleteA masterpiece really!
ReplyDeleteWow, that is an amazing quilt! I don't suppose you ever thought to enter it in a quilt contest. It really could have taken a lot of awards! All those hexagons! But the colors are so beautiful and I love the Hawaiian border!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful quilt! Your work is amazing!! Such beautiful colors.
ReplyDeleteJulie I think this might be my favorite quilt you've ever shown. It is stunning. I continue to be amazed by your work and by your eye for design. I'm a pattern girl - give me a pattern and I can do it. I wish I could come home and "sketch" one up but it's not a talent God gave me. It's a really awesome quilt. blessings, marlene
ReplyDeleteLovey quilt! Thanks for sharing. :)
ReplyDeleteAn amazing, amazing quilt. I just loved coming here for a visit and seeing this and all of your other beautiful things!!!
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ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful...
ReplyDeleteIt's absolutely fabulous!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Mom! :-)
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is truly a masterpiece! I'm so humbled by seeing work like yours.
ReplyDeleteAstonishing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous border that goes so well with the entire look of the quilt. I'm like you in that if I see a quilt I like I sketch (or now photograph, if permitted) then go home and attempt to recreate it! But I look at this and feel like such a beginner!
Thank you for sharing!
This is an absolutely wonderful quilt Julie and so beautifully stitched. Happy stitching.
ReplyDeleteThat is one amazing quilt Julie!! Hexagons can be so different depending on the project one embarks on!
ReplyDeleteA stunning quilt Julie and such a delicate palette, very effective.
ReplyDeleteIt is clear that a lot of time and love went into this quilt. Amazing!
ReplyDeleteI love it, I love it -- I have seen a pattern something like this and have been so tempted to start it and now I am beginning to think it is more likely that I will after seeing this quilt.
ReplyDeleteKaren
I can't imagine hand piecing a quilt this intricate or this large. Your quilt is absolutely stunning, and beautiful. What a treasure!
ReplyDeleteOh my god that is a beautiful quilt. You did a wonderful job.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous quilt - I am in awe of your skill!
ReplyDeleteI happen to love Japan - hence the kimonos. My father lived there for 6 years (before I was born) so the culture has been a big part of my life. I was fortunate enough to visit years ago and hope to return soon.
Thanks for your kind comments on my kimono quilt!
I have stopped saying 'never' because it has come around again when I least expected it.
ReplyDeleteYour entry is perfect and what a beautiful quilt you made. Yes, perfect!
adore your work
ReplyDeleteYour quilts are always amazing! Just gorgeous!
ReplyDeletewe are in awe of your hand quilting and can only imagine how many hours this one took. Your fabric choices are, as usual, fabulous. This one reminds us of a garden in spring.
ReplyDeleteOh, this is a new favorite!!! Wonderful!
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