Wednesday, November 19, 2008

A Blogiversary Giveaway

It’s been a year since I started blogging! I wasn’t sure if I would like blogging, or if I would keep at it. But I have enjoyed the process, and I have made a few online friends. I often wonder who my readers are. Leave me a comment if only to say “Hi,” or share what kind of projects you are creating for the holidays. I am making Christmas stars. In one week, two lucky people will be drawn from those who leave comments on this post to receive one of the stars I am making.

I have begun quilting the orange-yellow fabric for the golden stars. I darkened the color a bit on the already quilted stars, and I may go back in with the darker paint after it is dry for a less even look. After the stars are sewn and finished, I intend to add highlights with lighter colored and metallic paint like I did for my “Succulent” quilt.

I used some of the green fabric to try out a few construction techniques, so I could get the look I am after without too much fuss.
Turning it like a pillow was near impossible with the thick quilted fabric. Light stuffing with extra stitching year the inside corners gives a nice dimensional look. I tried paint on the edges to disguise the raw edges, but prefer how couched yarn looks.

7 comments:

Dale Anne Potter said...

What a FABULOUS way to make those star ornaments!
CONGRATULATIONS on your 1st anniversary of blogging!!!

Vicki W said...

Happy Blogiversary! Your stars are beautiful!

Anonymous said...

Hi! I've been reading your blog since we first met at the Piecemakers show. I enjoyed the lecture you gave there, and was pleased to find an art quilter nearby. I've been quilting for about 17 years now and am an art quilter wannabe, but have been distracted by beading lately. Finally finished a self-portrait I started last March. Keep writing...

Doreen K. said...

Congratulations on your blog anniversary. Your stars are so cute. But your Succulent quilt blows me away. Gorgeous. Would love to be in your give a way.

ChrisC said...

Hi Linda, I too have been reading your blog since attending your talk. I also started blogging after reading your blog. Maybe we all need to post comments more often when reading someone's blog; since comments are the only feedback bloggers get.

I have often wondered if anyone reads my blog.

ikkinlala said...

Happy (belated) blogiversary!

Unknown said...

Linda, thanks for the inspiration! I've been feeling a bit "scroogy" this year - perhaps if I make a few of these stars I'll get with it! Happy Blogiversary!