Crossed Stars, First Blocks

 Here are the first two blocks for the Crossed Stars quilt.  The blocks will measure 16", finished.  There will be 4" sashing.

Soaring Eagle Quilt, Completed

 The Soaring Eagle quilt for our oldest grandson Aaron, 24, is finished.

It measures 101" x 107".  I designed it in EQ8.  The central panel is a Robert Kaufman print called 'Patriots'.  I used a variety of thread colors and weights on top in Magnifico, So Fine!, and Omni; and I used a dark gold 60-wt. Bottom Line in the bobbin.  The batting is Quilters' Dream 80/20.

I custom-quilted it on an 18" Handi Quilter Avanté, using rulerwork and free-motion.

Binding on the Soaring Eagle Quilt

 The binding is on grandson Aaron's Soaring Eagle quilt.  It's all done!  Hopefully tomorrow I'll be able to get pictures of it on the quilt-display frame.

Label for Soaring Eagle Quilt

 The label for the Soaring Eagle quilt is done, and the binding is ready to be sewn on.

View from the north window in my quilting studio.  The wind was blowing hard, with gusts up to 50 mph.

Backing

Quilting Finished, Soaring Eagle Quilt

 The quilting is finished on the Soaring Eagle quilt.  Next week, I'll make the label and attach the binding.

Final French Braid

 Working on the final French Braid border.

Two More French Braids

 The central panel of the Soaring Eagle quilt is finished, along with the French Braids on either side.