A while back a friend asked if I wanted some patriotic fabrics she no longer wanted. Oh yes indeed, and they were so pretty. I had been wanting to make her something with some of it as a thank you. And I happen to know she loves patriotic and has purchased several runners from me. So I figured making a little wall hanging would compliment her decor.
I used dies from my Accuquilt 8" cube to make the star. And then added a rectangle of 8"x16" of the red with white star fabric and cut the angle at a 45 deg. to make the point.
This was quilted on my Nolting 17" FunQuilter. The straight lines were made using a ruler to guide the machine. I didn't get a good photo of the star quilting, but it was done with a curved ruler. I gave my friend the wall hanging on Friday when we went to lunch. She loved it and hung it right up when she got home and send me a photo of it.
I think it turned out really cute and now I think I have to make one for my Etsy shop. It also has sparked some seasonal designs that I think is going to be joining it.
Wishing all of you a Happy 4th of July. Yesterday we went for a 16 mile bike ride. And today we got to meet our brand new Granddaughter!! She was born on July 1st. and joins her two brothers. For safety reasons I won't post a photo, but she is a sweetheart!!
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Congratulations on the newest granddaughter Vicki. I love the wallhanging. I think that will do well in your Etsy shop. I don't think I have seen too many things like that for sale.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your new granddaughter! How fun! I love your wall-hanging, too. Great new design for you and I can see where you could make different ones for lots of holidays!
ReplyDeleteOh! Congratulations on your new granddaughter!! That is a terrific wall hanging.
ReplyDeleteWhat a darling patriotic wall hanging , Vicki and I am in love with your table runners. I have got to jump on the wagon and make me a few especially for the holiday. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the new granddaughter!!!!
ReplyDeleteCute patriotic banner. Congratulations on your new granddaughter.
ReplyDeleteNice wall hanging. Congrats on having a granddaughter! Lucky you.
ReplyDeleteHi Vicki! This is cute wall hanging! Different layout and very fun. The red fabric is cool - it kind of reminds me of a barn wood. You definitely need at least one for the shop! ~smile~ Roseanne
ReplyDeleteNice wall hanging. I like to read what folks do with their Accuquilt Dies. This was a great use of your Cube. Congrats on the new granddaughter. Think of all the fun things you can make her! 16 miles? Really? That is a huge long ride said the less than athletic one over here!
ReplyDeleteThat is a really cute banner! I am sure your friend will love it. Congratulations on the new addition to your family.
ReplyDeleteOf course she loved it. I can imagine the smile on her face.
ReplyDeleteHow sweet to say thanks by making her one of your pretties!
ReplyDeleteAwe, congratulations on your new granddaughter! Sixteen miles on the bike??? Can you say "pass the oxygen"...LOL. Love the patritiotic wall hanging, clever design.
ReplyDeleteVicki, this is a great way to thank your friend for the fabrics. I like the design of this wall hanging and the fabrics you used are perfect for the design. Congratulations Granny!
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