Wednesday 18 September 2013

Planning something BIG

A post way back here got me thinking .... thinking BIG
Bali Wedding Star Quilt
It is my Biggest project to date as it will finish at 104" x 104"
8 x 8 rings and all Foundation Pieced.



The black above is my background fabric and below is the
fabric for my arches.  Each arch goes  dark to light. They look a little washed in this picture below.
 I probably should have photographed them with the darks on top, oh well.


9 Sets of fabrics - 8 fabrics in each.
This photo below is a little better, it was taken at my LQS at the end of my "shopping trip".
I have to give HUGE thanks to Nicky at my LQS for all her assistance in helping me select my fabrics.

Above is the Quilt that was hanging in my LQS (left) and the one on the right that I found online and clinched the deal for me :o)  My star points are going to be two toned, white and light blue. Here's hoping I get my points in the right spot (can you see the mistake above?)  I am just waiting for my star point fabric to arrive.


OK so what you have just read above was written about 7 weeks ago and has been sitting here in Draft form in Blogger ever since.  During this time I have been plodding away cutting out all the Foundation papers for my arches all the time the fabrics have been sitting here tormenting me.  Then yesterday, me being me, I allowed myself to play and cut into some fabric. :0)


So far I've cut into the Yellow and Purple stacks and the rest are ironed ready to go.

So there you go, officially another start!
A BIG start.

hugs Sharon



22 comments :

  1. Oh my gosh Sharon I know if you are brave barmy or probably both.
    It's going to be some quilt,and I look forward to watching it take shape.I love all the fabrics you have chosen .Go girl,I will be watching.xx

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  2. oh my goodness Sharon .... I think you may have lost the plot!!! that is amazing ....
    Hugz

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  3. Oh my! serious fabric envy here...and LOVE that pattern (always wanted to do it so have added this to the bucket list)

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  4. WOW WOW WOW What a beautiful quilt looking forward to watching this one grown

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  5. Bloomin heck! This is going to look amazing. I really hope to see it in the flesh at some point when you are finished. So inspirational. Love it.

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  6. I am speechless! (which is rare for me) I admire your determination to see a project and jump in and go for it. Can't wait to see your progress. This is going to be your masterpiece!
    Therese xx

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  7. Wow, this one will be amazing. I am amazed just by your preparation and planning. Looking forward to seeing it come alive.

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  8. Lovely quilt. Can't wait to see it finished. Great choice of fabrics. How do you get so much done. what is your secret.

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  9. Oh my goodness Sharon, you are a better man than me lol! I don't think I would even dare attempt this, even though it is beautiful and I do love your fabric choices. Good luck - although I have no doubt you will make an amazing job of it x

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  10. This is exactly the quilt I want to start after I finish Prairie Star. I will be watching your progress with anticipation!

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  11. This quilt is going to be amazing Sharon. But then again, when isn't one of your quilts amazing! LOL!

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  12. Well, this is going to be one stunning quilt Sharon. I hope you enjoy the process of seeing your skill and hard work come together so beautifully.
    And... I expect to see a finished top no later than months end, LOL!!

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  13. Where do you find the time??? Love the fabrics and this is going to be another stunning quilt.

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  14. Wow.....this is going to be stunning....love all those fabrics..

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  15. what fantastic fabrics, how much did you need of each one? Have posted 2 blocks for the quilt, not sure how long they will take to get to you .

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  16. Ohhhhh!!!!! Love your collection of Batik fabrics!! This is going to be a stunning quilt Sharon, can't wait to see your progress. See you Saturday!
    xx

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  17. Amazing, this quilt will be amazing

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  18. Wow, that is a huge challenge and I look forward to watching you take that journey. I didnt spot the mistake until I looked really hard. If you had not mentioned that it was there I doubt that I would have seen it at all.

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  19. Sharon - will be amazing - a huge project, but if anyone can do it you will. Was in your LQS today - the class was undertaking a quilt similar to your glacier Star but smaller version.

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  20. It is going to be fabulous! It looks like once you try a Judy N. pattern you have to keep going back, like an addiction lol my mum has been bitten too.

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  21. Wow, this is going to be a real work of art! Love your fabric choices. Hope you have fun with it!! I shall enjoy watching your progress :-)

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