Little Penguin Quilts Through the Year

Little Penguin Quilts Through the Year

Tuesday, June 4, 2024

Midweek Update

I spent most of Sunday afternoon prepping Luminous Layers for quilting.  Trimming stray threads off the back of the quilt top,  pressing the top and backing, cutting the batting, and then spray basting the layers together - you get the picture!

The backing fabric came from Missouri Star Quilt Co - they were having a sale on 2 yard cuts, so I ordered enough for two quilt backs.  I thought this blue floral would be a good backing for Luminous Layers.

Figuring out how to quilt is always the toughest decision!  I really wanted to keep the star design as the main feature, so ended up deciding to kind of outline the stars from the middle small star radiating out.


The small yellow stars feel like they will be the hardest to reach for quilting, so I haven't done any stitching in them yet.  Still figuring that part out!


So far, making good progress!
Linking up with Quiltfabrication for Midweek Makers.
Alycia Quilts for Finished or Not Friday.






13 comments:

Michele McLaughlin said...

This quilt looks fantastic! I"m trying to catch up with your blog. I love the quilt, it's really amazing! I also love your woven wreaths project! Wow! Have a great day Diann!

Anonymous said...

Do you have Jacquie Gerings book—Walk? Lots of great ideas for walking foot quilting in it. She has a second book Walk 2.0 as well. Your quilt is looking great! Gail at the cozy quilter

Deb A said...

Wow! That is looking great. Love the colors.

Carole @ From My Carolina Home said...

Making good progress!

Vicki in MN said...

It's coming along nicely! Pinterest usually has some quilting ideas to pull from, perhaps you want to check that out.

Linda said...

Your quilting looks great so far Diann, and I really like the backing you picked. Is this one going to be a keeper?

Kate said...

You've made great progress on the quilting. Looking forward to seeing what you decide for the smaller stars.

Nann said...

Looks great, Diann!

Karen - Quilts...etc. said...

the star is looking really good

PaintedThread said...

Love how this is looking!

piecefulwendy said...

Your quilting has begun - yay! I'm still pondering whether to quilt mine or have Connie quilt it. I should make that decision this weekend if I'm going to do the quilting.

Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nana said...

This is so pretty, Diann. You did a great job with your interpretation of Sandra's design. Pretty quilting will be the icing on the cake.

Alycia~Quiltygirl said...

Ohhh I am LOVING it!! that backing is do perfect !!! I think the stars just pop!