Curls, Swirls and a Few Straight Lines

by Nicole

Yesterday I spent the afternoon at Spoonflower teaching a class on how to make a wonky star mini quilt. It was fun seeing all the different wonky stars come to life.

To provide some inspiration for the quilting, I put together this sample.

Wonky Star Class Sample
I outlined each star and quilted the insides of each star differently, some with straight lines and others with curls and swirls.
Wonky Star Class Sample4

Wonky star class sample2

Wonky star class sample1
It was fun putting this little one together and sharing it with the class!

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23 comments

Marjorie's Busy Corner March 18, 2013 - 1:22 pm

Nice!! You have some great quilting tips in that quilt

Deb@asimplelifequilts March 18, 2013 - 3:24 pm

Your sample is amazing! I dream of being able to do that one day…

Leanne March 18, 2013 - 3:50 pm

I love, love the quilting on your sample. And I bet teaching that class was fun too.

karen March 18, 2013 - 4:13 pm

Lots of fun inspiration in there Nicole!! Beautiful!

Gertie Pye March 18, 2013 - 6:42 pm

Wow the quilting really makes this fun little quilt pop!

Debbie March 18, 2013 - 8:09 pm

Just had to share this on my AQT fb page – just love it. The quilting is beyond awesome!

Susan March 19, 2013 - 12:01 am

This might be my favorite of all your creations, Nicole. What an artist you are!
Beautiful. sdorsey@psln.com

CityHouseStudio March 19, 2013 - 12:13 am

Your quilting is just stunning! Love it!

Katy Cameron March 19, 2013 - 12:38 am

Cool, and I love the different quilting

pandchintz March 19, 2013 - 2:57 am

Looks like a fun class! Your quilting is amazing!!

Renee March 19, 2013 - 6:28 pm

Oh I love your sampler quilting! What a great way to show some awesome possibilities!

Dee March 19, 2013 - 8:20 pm

Awesome quilting…it's simply beautiful, amazing, stunning and I love the colors!

What a fun place to play!

Megan March 22, 2013 - 1:16 pm

Super cute! I really love the quilting! It must have been way fun to teach at Spoonflower!

Have a great weekend!

marcella March 22, 2013 - 2:35 pm

Your starts are so fun! I love the sparkle that your quilting adds.

Britt G. March 22, 2013 - 4:17 pm

Your quilting really is an inspiration for me. I love the wonky star look – very unexpected when you see it up close. You have definitely demonstrate how quilting is as critical as the pieced pattern. Love it and inspiring!

Carly Sotillo March 22, 2013 - 7:31 pm

I love the quilting! I am still sorely lacking in any serious FMQ skills. Good thing I like the look of hand-tied!

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Laura C @ littleandlots March 22, 2013 - 8:20 pm

My finish-it-up-Friday post was a lament about how hard FMQ is. This! This is what I am aspiring to! I will keep practicing, and one day will get this good. You have done some great work on this little sample.

wish2stitch March 22, 2013 - 10:47 pm

I see the finished patchwork projects and they look so vibrant. But, once you quilt them it brings them to life even more if that is possible.

Couch Meow March 23, 2013 - 1:40 am

Those are some gorgeous stars!

Cathy March 23, 2013 - 1:51 am

Really lovely!

Snowcatcher March 23, 2013 - 5:18 am

What a great pattern, and the light coming through the wonky stars on the windows really adds punch!

Linda March 23, 2013 - 3:19 pm

Your piecing alone is gorgeous, but the quilting is magnificent.

Carolyn March 26, 2013 - 11:40 pm

So pretty! I love the wonky stars and how the quilting makes each one pop.

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