Saturday, January 7, 2012

Stars

Stargazing blocks

These are all 6 of my Stargazing blocks for my hive in the 4 x 5 Modern Quilt Bee. This block is called Stargazing from the Modern Blocks book (page 178) and was designed by Angela Pinagel from Cut to Pieces. I just love making these stars, each one is my new favourite, until I make another.

Stargazing block for Debbie

I have to show you each of the ones I did not show you in my last post because I think this block is just so cute! This one is for Debbie from A Quilter's Table. Debbie asked for grey, white and orange.

Stargazing block for Nichole

This one is for Nichole, from Eleven Quilts, who asked for grey with bits of red and black highlights on an off-white background.

Stargazing block for Tiffany

And this one is for Tiffany from This Crafty Fox, who asked for aqua, orange, and grey on a medium or dark grey background.

I have news. First, if you have not yet been to Fairy Face Designs where Sarah is featuring {Sew} Getting Started Beginner Sewing Tutorials every Thursday, you should check it out.  The opening give away is open until Monday January 9. Sarah is running a great series of tutorials from a group of very talented people that will allow beginners, and the rest of us too, to master a number of skills. I get to do the tutorial for a tote bag which is scheduled for March 1, 2012 and I am very excited that I get to be part of this feature with so many talented women.

FairyFace Designs

And, like me, you may have been enjoying the 100 Days of Modern Quilting feature at the Modern Quilt Guild blog. To my great surprise and pleasure, my video tutorial on how to sew drunkard's path curves is featured on today's post: 100 Days - Week of Shapes - Tutorial Roundup

I hope you are enjoying your weekend. I hope to have some time to do more sewing tomorrow.

Best, 

Leanne

27 comments:

**nicke... said...

i LOVE them all! stars make me so happy!

Debbie said...

Love your blocks! Each one is special in its own palette....congrats on the features!

Krista Schneider said...

These are so nice. Love the fussy cutting!

Susan said...

Great stars! Love the fussy cutting!

Marg said...

Absolutely love your stars, especially the fussy cutting.

Manda said...

Love your stars! The fussy cutting looks fab!

Unknown said...

Leanne, these are fabulous! The fussy cutting is incredible! I must make some for my brit bee quilt.

Mrs Flying Blind... said...

Love the blocks, love Sarah and love that you are featured!

Toni said...

Your blocks are beautiful, Leanne! That star block is high on my list for the Modern Blocks Bee, too. Congratulations on your features, too. Very fun!

Katy Cameron said...

Those look fab, I especially love the ones with the Ruby Star Rising centres

Shocking Hocking said...

fabulous stars leanne - what a great quilt to put together

Sarah said...

Love the stars! The Ruby star centre ones are ultra cool, and I especially love the grey block :-) Congrats on getting your tute featured!

Jennie said...

I love the fussy cutting! You shouldn't be surprised that you are featured - the video tutorial was excellent - I was reinspired to try curved seams!

Rhonda the Rambler said...

You rock! That is why you are everywhere....because you rock!!!

Catherine said...

what lovley stars!

Judith, Belfast said...

It's funny cos I've been making the exact same blocks this weekend! I love the fabrics you've used, esp. the grey background. Congrats on being featured - well deserved. Jxo

Ella said...

These are gorgeous!

Marci Girl said...

Awesome Leanne, so cool to be featured so many place! I love those star blocks, I have been thinking about that very block for a while now, I love it!

Patti said...

Great blocks Leanne! The "ladies" look right at home! Congratulations on your tutorials.

Lucy | Charm About You said...

AMAZING!

M-R Charbonneau said...

I LOVE those blocks, Leanne! Great colour and fabric choices. I'll definitely be trying that block as part of my Modern Block Monday.

MariQuilts said...

The blocks look great....congrats on the feature.

karen said...

Hi Leane - Thanks for stopping by my blog - lol I do need help with the linkys - I will email you. Your star blocks are beautiful - I have to make a similar one for a baby quilt and hope to get to it tomorrow - it helps to have yours as a reference - take care

HollyM said...

I love the star blocks. i keep telling myself someday I'll make one. It makes a beautiful quilt.

Go-Go Kim said...

I am smitten with those!!!!

tusen said...

They are all so lovely.
I keep looking at them trying to pick my favourite but it's just not possible. I love the colour combinations and the fabrics you've chosen for the centres, and those for the points... (well, yes, I just love them ;))

Colby said...

I love love love the way you fussy cut the portraits! Awesome idea!