Much as I’ve wanted to steal time away from making the Twinkling Stars and work on something else, I’ve managed to stay on course and now have slightly under half the stars done. I’m hoping to finish them off by the end of this long weekend and then will only have the little 9-patches left to make before I can start putting the top together.
They’re hybrid pieced. I’m joining parts of the blocks by machine and then finishing it by hand piecing. I know the blocks can be totally made by machine, but I enjoy putting them together by hand and they’re relatively quick to stitch. For those who have asked, I’m using shapes from the Inklingo Tumbler Collection. It’s easy to get the long skinny tris perfect when one has the stitching lines and matching points.
This is our Thanksgiving weekend here in Canada and our weather sounds like it’s going to be much more like summer than fall, with humidex readings in the 30C range on Saturday and Sunday. Makes me wonder how many people will have barbecues for Thanksgiving rather than heat up their homes cooking turkeys.
Over the last few days, Baxter has spent more time on the windowsill than anywhere else. He has a tendency to wave one paw in the air, which we’ve dubbed his royal wave. Here I’m not sure what he waving at — perhaps a squirrel or bird.
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Perhaps Baxter is waving ‘hi” to the squirrels and birds? I’m really looking forward to seeing your Twinkling Stars when it’s done!
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Stars and Baxter are both great ! You always amaze me with the work you do!
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Love how you named it hybrid quilting! Baxter looks adorable!
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The Royal Wave! What a hoot. 🙂
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Stopped by from Quilter blogs to enjoy your quilts. The Twinkling stars are neat blocks and your Storm at Sea quilt is going to be gorgeous–love the variety of blues you’re using in it.
best from Tunisia,
nadia
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Beautiful stars Cathi! I didn’t expect otherwise from Baxter, cause he’s Royal all over!
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LOVE that royal wave! LOL
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Hybrid piecing is probably the best solution for you since you love the hand piecing. I hope you meet your goal.
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How big are the twinkling star blocks? Love Baxter’s royal wave – can’t decide whether he’s waving to the birds, etc. or stopping you taking his photo!
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Perhaps Baxter has a friend in another window across the way and he’s waving at that other kitty!
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Love your blocks. They are so delicate and precise looking. Love Baxter’s royal wave. Maybe he is the kingpen of the neighbourhood.
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Oh I just love Baxter’s royal wave. Happy Thanksgiving weekend! Hope you can enjoy the nice weather.
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Happy Thanksgiving Cathi and Mr QO. My son has just recently moved to Montreal to work at McGill University so he is celebrating this weekend instead of next month. Hope you have a great day
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Love the colorful stars – but am blown away by the storm at sea!
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