Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Friendship Stars

Angie at Quilting on the Crescent got me interested Quilty 365.  Quilty Folk is encouraging us to make one circle block a day for 365 days.  I didn't wanted to make circle blocks. I have wanted to make friendship star blocks for a long time so I decided to do stars instead of circles.  I started sewing stars on November 10.  I now have 23 blocks.  My friend Norece is making Road to Tennessee blocks.
I hope you will go to Quilty 365 and be inspired to join in the fun.

I have made one lime rainbow block and it will probably be the only lime block this month.  I don't have lime fabrics and I don't have time to make rainbow blocks.  I am gathering ideas for the rainbow challenge 2016.  I have not decided what blocks I will be making.  

Last evening my quilt friends and I had our Christmas gathering.  I made each one of them a thread holder and filled it full of candy,

Here is the link to the tutorial to make these thread holders.  These are quick and easy gifts to make.

I need to finish a quilt for a young man who is going through cancer treatments.

Have a sew fun day.




Posted by at

20 comments:

  1. audreyDecember 2, 2015 at 11:37 AM

    What a great idea! Thanks for joining in with the fun.:)

    ReplyDelete
  2. KaHollyDecember 2, 2015 at 11:56 AM

    I like that you're making what you want but still keeping with the concept of making one a day. I'm actually working on a circle quilt, but it has nothing to do with Quilty 365. I have one more to Applique, then it gets packed away for the winter. Cute baskets! Love how you filled them with candy! The recipients will love them, too! XO

    ReplyDelete
  3. Quilting BabciaDecember 2, 2015 at 12:26 PM

    Your friendship stars are a beautiful take on the 365 day journey concept.

    ReplyDelete
  4. Quilting BabciaDecember 2, 2015 at 12:26 PM

    Your friendship stars are a beautiful take on the 365 day journey concept.

    ReplyDelete
  5. GiseleDecember 2, 2015 at 12:29 PM

    Sweet friendship stars & another great variation on the 365 day project. I love the way everyone is inspired to go with their own choices :)

    ReplyDelete
  6. Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowDecember 2, 2015 at 12:33 PM

    OH MY STARS what a great spin on this project :)

    ReplyDelete
  7. ShannonDecember 2, 2015 at 2:05 PM

    I think the stars are a perfect choice! I really like your thread holders too.

    ReplyDelete
  8. DeeDeeDecember 2, 2015 at 5:47 PM

    The stars blocks really look great all together. How big are they? Thanks for the link to the tutorial

    ReplyDelete
  9. AngieDecember 4, 2015 at 5:30 AM

    Great take on the Quilty 365 concept! I look forward to watching your stars come to life.

    ReplyDelete
  10. Wendy Caton ReedDecember 4, 2015 at 6:53 AM

    Stars, circles - what's the difference as long as you are having fun every day! Love your stars.

    ReplyDelete
  11. scraphappyDecember 5, 2015 at 4:39 AM

    It is a busy time of year. Glad you found time for one lime block, but even happier to hear that you are already thinking about next year. Love those candy filled thread catchers! So cute!

    ReplyDelete
  12. Delighted HandsDecember 5, 2015 at 4:41 AM

    Nice work on the blocks! Thanks for the link to the little basket!

    ReplyDelete
  13. The Joyful QuilterDecember 5, 2015 at 5:30 AM

    The photos in your LINK just MIGHT be the help that I have been hoping for. I've had one of these Thread Holders on my sewing table for YEARS just waiting for me to complete it!!! Wish me luck!!

    ReplyDelete
  14. MarlyDecember 5, 2015 at 5:30 AM

    That's a nice idea - making stars instead of circles. I'll be doing circles when I start at New Year, but may well make friendship stars in next year's Rainbow Challenge. I like your little baskets.

    ReplyDelete
  15. Nell's QuiltsDecember 5, 2015 at 6:43 AM

    Now there's a challenge - one block every day for 365 days - er, make that 366 days in 2016. Cute little thread holders. Good to hear you're thinking of a project for RSC 2016.

    ReplyDelete
  16. Deb ADecember 5, 2015 at 3:32 PM

    Love friendship stars. So glad you made the one a day work for you. The stars are lovely. Baskets full of candy - yummy. I have one but I use it to hold thread, scissors and stick my needles in the sides. It fits right in my cup holder in the car for waiting in the car line =)

    ReplyDelete
  17. QuiltdivajulieDecember 5, 2015 at 5:44 PM

    I really like the friendship stars. A lot.

    ReplyDelete
  18. EdithDecember 5, 2015 at 8:46 PM

    I really like the Quilty 365 idea (do I need to start another project?), but what a great idea. Love your little thread catchers with candy, great idea. I too am thinking about what to do for next years Rainbow Scrap Challenge, maybe quilty dots.

    ReplyDelete
  19. SheilaDecember 8, 2015 at 12:41 PM

    Cute thread catchers! Filled with candy ... good idea! I've always liked friendship stars. I think we are all thinking about RSC 2016 : )

    ReplyDelete
  20. Delighted HandsDecember 8, 2015 at 9:01 PM

    I made one! It was so easy and yields great results! Thanks for the post!

    ReplyDelete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)