Nine Star Crossed Blocks

 Nine blocks are done for the Star Crossed quilt. Seven more to go, then the sashing.

Another Star Crossed Block

 Today I put a block together and got the next one partially done. I erroneously thought these blocks would be quick! -- but that was before I counted how many pieces are in each block:  65.

 

Star Crossed Blocks

One more block done for the Star Crossed quilt.

 

Star Crossed, First Blocks

 Here are the first two blocks for the Star Crossed 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.

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