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Sunday, December 6, 2009

Sky Jewels

.... and that is the name of this pattern. Usually, when I see a pattern that I like and want to make, the pattern gets changed during the making. But, not this one. The first time I saw it, it was love at first sight and the design is exactly as per the pattern. The only thing that was added are the beads on the stars as I was hand quilting. It is a slow process doing it that way, but it sure gives this quilt a lot of sparkle. A lot of beads were used here and my stash has been somewhat reduced.
This whole quilt has been hand pieced (that is where the pattern directions got changed), but if I was to do it all over again, English Paper Piecing is the way that I would go.
Enjoy and have a great day!
Pattern source: Quilt It for Christmas 2006 magazine (designer Gail Cole of Odessa, Texas)
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27 comments:

  1. MartinaDecember 6, 2009 at 11:06 AM

    This quilt looks really beautiful. Great job!Love it also very much!

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  2. GinaDecember 6, 2009 at 11:12 AM

    Beautiful

    Love and hugs Gina xxx

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  3. SewCalGalDecember 6, 2009 at 11:41 AM

    Beautiful quilt. I love the design, the colors, the fabric, excellent shading, and lovely quilting. You did a fantastic job. Inspriational. Thanks for sharing.

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  4. Kiera-OonaDecember 6, 2009 at 12:48 PM

    I like this one...its very colorful! What can i say...im a sucker for bright quilts

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  5. Paula, the quilterDecember 6, 2009 at 12:52 PM

    This is such a lovely quilt. Those stars just sparkle!

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  6. UnknownDecember 6, 2009 at 1:14 PM

    The beads are awesome! Looks great.

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  7. szkorneliaDecember 6, 2009 at 1:28 PM

    I agree with you, this is an especially nice pattern. I like how your wall hanging turned out. Nice job.

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  8. JoyceDecember 6, 2009 at 1:43 PM

    It's beautiful. I love the shadow effect from the grayish pieces.

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  9. Carrie P.December 6, 2009 at 1:50 PM

    It is just lovely!

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  10. BarbDecember 6, 2009 at 1:58 PM

    Fabulous....totally fabulous

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  11. QuiltSueDecember 6, 2009 at 2:07 PM

    That is absolutely stunning.

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  12. MarleneDecember 6, 2009 at 2:46 PM

    That is wonderful. I love the shadow effect in the stars and the beads do indeed make it sparkle.

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  13. Uniquely Yours CreationsDecember 6, 2009 at 4:27 PM

    I love hand piecing; it's so relaxing to me. Love the way
    the quilt came out and the beads
    gives it a nice touch. Beautiful!

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  14. JenniferDecember 6, 2009 at 5:20 PM

    Gorgeous! I love shaded quilts.

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  15. JuliaDecember 6, 2009 at 5:40 PM

    I love it..Sky Jewels, perfect name as that what it really looks like..love the idea of adding the beads too!
    Julia ♥

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  16. KarenDecember 6, 2009 at 7:29 PM

    And a jewel it is for sure. I wouldn't have thought about adding the beads but that is a good idea.

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  17. Vicki WDecember 6, 2009 at 7:56 PM

    Very pretty!

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  18. CathiDecember 7, 2009 at 1:39 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous!! So cheerful and sparkly!

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  19. Quilter KathyDecember 7, 2009 at 12:36 PM

    Another beautiful quilt! Love the colours and especially the beading!

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  20. MARCIEDecember 8, 2009 at 10:01 AM

    Beautiful quilt Rose Marie! And all hand quilted AND beaded! You amaze me!

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  21. PhyllisDecember 8, 2009 at 2:43 PM

    This is just gorgeous! I love that you added beads; I would have too!

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  22. Peg - Happy In QuiltingDecember 9, 2009 at 4:19 AM

    Gorgeous Rose Marie....

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  23. *karendianne.December 9, 2009 at 3:51 PM

    Rose Marie, I saw this when you posted it. I really wanted to leave a comment that was worthy and fit "just so" but I wasn't able to pull up anything from within. Now though, now I'm more than able to share. This is a stunning work of art and reflects YOU so well. The added touch of beads speaks of your inner light. It just shines through. Delicately sparkling.

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  24. JanetDecember 10, 2009 at 6:08 AM

    It looks beautiful, like sparkling jewels. Great finish!

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  25. UnknownDecember 11, 2009 at 4:16 PM

    Wow, it is beautiful. Did you make it this autumn?

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  26. PamDecember 15, 2009 at 1:14 AM

    That is a lovely quilt - I can see why you fell in love with it just the way it is. The beads are really pretty on it as well. Good job!!

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  27. La WoodstockJanuary 3, 2010 at 5:37 AM

    very beautiful quilt, I love it!

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