As soon as I have finished choosing fabrics for a quilt, I consider it done . . . but wait, Derek is expecting more! There has been a lot of progress on his new quilt. Here are some tips to make a big project like this go faster. The single most important tip is to stay in your chair! It's amazing how much can get done when you stay on task.
I chain piece the corners and press them before snipping them apart.
I like to trim the back two layers of each corner. A contrasting piece of paper on the ironing board helps me see if the edges need straightening before I trim.
I stack the squares in tens so it's easy to keep track of how many I have.
Look, all of the blocks are done - and the vertical row behind the kitty is even finished! Getting there.
You're so fast! Love the colors he choose :)
Posted by: Amy @ parkcitygirl | December 10, 2008 at 12:23 AM
OMG .. that is a *seriously* big quilt. Like, REALLY big. wow.
Posted by: Shelley Rodgers | December 10, 2008 at 01:45 AM
WOW what a lovely quilt - I LOVE the batik fabrics and such an effective block pattern - great
I look forward to seeing it completed and how you quilt it
Posted by: Ethne | December 10, 2008 at 02:25 AM
It looks fantastic! You are right it is big and as with anything this size you have to stay on task. I love it and so will Derek!
Posted by: Jackie | December 10, 2008 at 04:43 AM
That is one great quilt!
Posted by: MichelleB | December 10, 2008 at 08:54 AM
WOW - That is stunning! Such a lot of work!
Posted by: Jane Weston | December 10, 2008 at 01:09 PM
I love it! The colors are wonderful!! I truly love your tip--staying in my chair can be a challenge some days!
Posted by: amy | December 10, 2008 at 04:22 PM
Beautiful quilt and in some of my favorite colors too.
I also like that huge felt wall you have to put it on.
Do you purchase that somewhere or make it yourself?
I have committed to a king size quilt (120x120), I think I
could use one of those felt walls and some glue for my chair!!!
Posted by: Jodi E | December 14, 2008 at 03:37 PM
I made my design wall from two 4' x 8' sheets of 1" insulation from Menards. I cut them down so they would fit in the height of the room. I can slide them wherever I want them, and I can even take them to retreats in my minivan!
I thinned out a jug of Elmer's white glue with water so was like paint and put it on the insulation with a paint roller. I glued a strip of muslin across both top and bottom edges so the board can slide across the carpet. I glued Warm and Natural batting on the whole front side, stopping about an inch from the top and bottom edges.
I used to have a design wall with flannel on it, but I think the blocks stick better to batting.
Posted by: Terry Atkinson | December 14, 2008 at 04:11 PM
I love this quilt. Beautiful!!!
Posted by: Carrie P. | December 14, 2008 at 07:07 PM
Star Sprinkles! I loved this quilt before but it's amazing made in green and blue batiks!
Posted by: Patti | December 17, 2008 at 10:35 AM
I just LOVE this quilt. Is the pattern one of your own? If so, where would I find it? Thanks,
Laurie
Posted by: Laurie | January 31, 2009 at 10:21 AM
Derek's quilt is our "Star Sprinkles" pattern - click on the "Let's do Lunch" book under Atkinson Designs (upper left corner of the blog) and that will take you to our website and you can find it under patterns.
Posted by: Terry Atkinson | January 31, 2009 at 10:11 PM
I love this pattern. I just finished it myself. In fact, it is secret quilt between my sister and me. But my biggest question is what kind of quilting pattern should I use? I made the queen size and it is gorgeous!! I'd love to hear your recommendations on quilting this thing!!
Posted by: Linda | January 21, 2010 at 07:54 PM