Weekly Finish #16: Floral Lucky Stars 2020

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I finished the top for this quilt more than 2 months ago and posted about my work-in-progress here and here. I am so happy to finally get it quilted and bound so I can gift it.


Lucky Stars by Atkinson Designs is one of my favorite patterns and I love the floral fabrics in this quilt.  I have enough to make another quilt and I'm tempted to make one for myself.😃


The backing is reddish-pink paisley that complements the red and pink overall color scheme of the top.  I also used the same fabric for the binding which is sewn by machine.




I quilted it with a simple loopy heart E2E pantograph which is a fast and easy design that goes well with this pattern.  And, I used lightweight polyester batting.

The quilt measures 57" x 69" ~ a nice size to wrap herself in love with her children.

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Comments

  1. The Joyful QuilterNovember 13, 2020 at 6:54 PM

    Beautiful finish and I love that pattern, too!!

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  2. karenbbsnowNovember 14, 2020 at 2:49 AM

    Very pretty quilt. Looks like a great pattern for scraps.

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  3. RamonaNovember 14, 2020 at 4:48 AM

    Such a beautiful finish. :)

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  4. Gwyned TrefethenNovember 14, 2020 at 5:34 AM

    Great pattern choice. Fascinating secondary effect achieved with the border on each block.

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  5. Frédérique - Quilting Patchwork AppliquéNovember 14, 2020 at 5:38 AM

    A beautiful finish, and a lovely gift! I understand why you want to make another one for yourself! Nice quilting design too.

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  6. BonnieNovember 14, 2020 at 8:40 AM

    What a nice finish. I'm sure the recipient will enjoy it. I was trying to ID the pattern when I read Lucky Stars... I love many of Atkinson's designs. I may have to see if I happen to own that one too. What poly batting do you like best. I've been thinking of doing some of my quilts with a poly batting -- mainly because they won't weigh so much. Many of the quilts I do get mailed out. I would think poly would make for a lighter quilt.... so, just curious. Great finish.

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  7. Norma SchlagerNovember 14, 2020 at 1:44 PM

    This is so pretty and I think that your heart quilting motif will be perfect with the pink and red fabrics.

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  8. Alycia~QuiltygirlNovember 15, 2020 at 5:11 PM

    Oh How pretty this one is!! I can understand wanting to make on for yoU!!

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  9. Jennifer Fulton Inquiring QuilterNovember 17, 2020 at 4:51 PM

    What a lovely finish! Oh I'd make one for myself for sure. I think it was meant to be! Thanks for sharing on Wednesday Wait Loss.

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