14 February, 2007

Red Star At Night...

... Quilter's Delight!

I finally got the blocks set from last year's B.O.M. I love this setting, it's from a pattern by: "Quilts by Designing Friends" out of Lake Jackson, TX. There are actually two setting patterns in one, this being: the "Star Setting Option #1". Nice, huh?

I've named this beauty "Red Star At Night" and it really will be a "quilter's delight" as the large, red setting triangles will be a wonderful place to machine quilt some graceful, arching feathers. This top measures 60" square. I thought about displaying it on a wall in our family room the entire time, but now that it's here in the studio it's going to stay-put! It will hang over the sofa, the colors are absolutely perfect, the sitting area in The Strawberry Patch is decorated in reds and camel-tan!

Hannes and I would like to wish one and all a Happy Valentine's Day, straight from the heart!
(This dog is actually living, breathing "LOVE"; he only masquerades as a canine!)
Life is Good!

12 comments:

Ancestor Collector said...

Ooooh, this quilt is just beautiful! I love how the middle blocks on the edge are set as diamonds. By the way, I bought postage stamps yesterday and was so pleased when I was offered The Quilts of Gee's Bend. I thought of you. But they are too pretty to put on my bills, so I had to buy plain old ordinary stamps too! Valentine hugs!!

CONNIE W said...

What an awesome quilt. The piecing is perfection. And your doggie (Sshhh!) is a sweetie. Even if he thinks he's people. :-)

Faith said...

wow doesnt this quilt just sing to you its lovely and I just love the light green diamond shapes that is my favourite bit and your dog,,,, awwww so nice, looking and saying "what are you doing mom?"

Nutbudx

quiltkeemosabe said...

Looks wonderful! You have been busy, haven't you?????

Nancy Near Philadelphia said...

This quilt is nothing short of beautiferous! I just love it.

Laurie Ann said...

That face ... those eyes .... SIGH. He's just so cute!

Sheila said...

This quilt is fantastic. I love the colours and the patterns here. A work of art.
xx

Teodo said...

All your works are beautiful but this is wonderful.
I think that this background exalt the blocks. Thank for your comment. ciao ciao

Beemoosie said...

Oooh Hannes is a doll!
I love that quilt, just gorgous!!! What wonderful work you do!

Lisa said...

Gorgeous! Awww your doggie is so special. We are getting one when Tim gets back from traveling.

Shelina said...

That is a beautiful setting for a beautiful quilt. Lots of great blocks.

meggie said...

What a truly wonderful quilt! I even love the red in those star points.
And Hannes is just lovely too. He is very handsome.