Nostalgia Star Quilt (#60)

Some of the prettiest fabric ever is Jennifer Paganelli's Nostalgia collection from Free Spirit. 

I adapted Carrie Nelson's pattern called "Place C" from her book Schnibbles Times Two: Quilts from 5" or 10" Squares.

Since I had various sizes of left over fabric from my first Nostalgia quilt (here), I made half square triangles instead of Carrie's suggested flying geese and trimmed everything to 4.5".  Aurifil 50wt. Muslin thread was the perfect choice for wavy line quilting following the seams.

A few star points were omitted to keep the quilt width to 60" wide so I could easily add minky backing - but the overall design looks great.

Since the pattern is simple but stunning - Nostalgia's large motifs and harmonizing colors shine. 

What's not to love about this 5th teen quilt for my daughter's friend.

Materials:

Nostalgia by Jennifer Paganelli for Free Spirit

Kona white

Dimple Dot minky / vanilla

Warm & White

Aurifil 50wt. Muslin (#2311)

Size: 60" x 75.5"

December 2016

Nostalgia Layer Cake Quilt (#52)

Nostalgia by Jennifer Paganelli came out last year and it is even prettier 'in person' than on a computer screen.  Buying fabric on-line can be a gamble but this collection does not disappoint.

No matter how many times I have used the Easy Bake  pattern from Allison over at Cluck Cluck Sew, I am always pleased with the random yet structured final result.  I didn't follow her pattern to the letter for this quilt - but her general instructions give me guidance every time.

Beautiful French Lilac Variegated Aurifil 50wt. thread in a wavy line over the seams, vanilla minky on the back & Kona Grape Mist binding ... well, this makes for a really nice lap blanket.

I only know how to do simple quilting and not intricate free motion designs so I appreciate fabrics like Nostalgia whose stunning patterns & delicate colors make a simple quilt become a star. 

Materials:

Nostalgia by Jennifer Paganelli/Free Spirit

Kona Grape Mist

Vanilla minky

Warm & White

Aurifil 50wt White, French Lilac Variegated (#3840) & Dove #2600

Size:  54" x 74"

April 2016