Weekly Finish ... Or Not: Dandy Star Stash Buster

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I started working on this top a couple of months ago and posted updates about it here, here, and here.  And, I am so happy that it is finally finished.

My original plan was to make 56 blocks with a simple 7x8 setting and was so happy when I finally finished the 56th block.  But I was inspired by Marian Birch's scrappy quilt with the beautiful ribbon inner border and decided that's what I wanted to do.  After I started working on the twisted ribbon border, I realized I would need more Dandy Star blocks LOL.  I ended up making 11 more blocks, for a total of 67 blocks.  I need only 52 blocks to meet the challenge so I am definitely in!

 I didn't have a pattern for the ribbon border, so I had a bit of a problem with the corners.  I used instructions I found online and after a couple of misfits, I found the perfect fit.  However, the corners were another issue.  They're not perfect but I'm okay with how it turned out.

I hope I can get the quilt finished by the end of the year, but for now, it's going into my "to be quilted" pile.

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Until next time ... be happy and keep on quilting!

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Comments

  1. Gretchen WeaverSeptember 17, 2021 at 3:37 AM

    Your quilt is so beautiful! The ribbon border really adds some zing! I look forward to seeing how you quilt it, happy stitching!

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  2. LindaSeptember 17, 2021 at 4:50 AM

    Your quilt is beautiful with all those variations of red. The ribbon border looks perfect to me. I'm so impressed with your designing talent.

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  3. Carole @ From My Carolina HomeSeptember 17, 2021 at 5:08 AM

    Lovely! The ribbon border is a wonderful accent.

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  4. maggie fellowSeptember 17, 2021 at 5:55 AM

    the ribbon border is stunning - beautiful quilt

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  5. Elizabeth V KelbaughSeptember 17, 2021 at 6:11 AM

    Great job! The ribbon inner border is a special touch.

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  6. The Joyful QuilterSeptember 17, 2021 at 10:56 AM

    Congrats on finishing off this lovely quilt top, Rita! That ribbon border makes it extra special.

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  7. Gwyned TrefethenSeptember 18, 2021 at 12:51 AM

    Your choice to continue past the original 7 x 8 setting made all the difference. Your corner solution for the ribbon border works beautifully.

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  8. karenbbsnowSeptember 18, 2021 at 3:53 AM

    So pretty, the ribbon border was a great decision.

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  9. LaceflowerSeptember 19, 2021 at 8:09 AM

    The ribbon inner border makes this a winner

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  10. Jennifer Fulton Inquiring QuilterSeptember 21, 2021 at 5:21 AM

    That border really makes this quilt pop! So pretty! Thank you for sharing on Wednesday Wait Loss.

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  11. Nancy @ Grace and Peace QuiltingSeptember 22, 2021 at 2:39 AM

    What a beautiful scrap quilt, Rita!!! And your ribbon inner border brings it up several notches!!! The ribbon corners look great from here!

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  12. Chopin - A Passionate QuilterSeptember 26, 2021 at 6:11 AM

    You did a beautiful job on your Dandy Star quilt - Love the ribbon border - it really added to your quilt. Hugs

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