Stella made the cover!
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| Published! |
Stella is not only published in the We Like Quilting digital/online magazine's September 2025 issue, she made the cover! I am thrilled.
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| Stella |
Designed in EQ8 and made with the Island Batik collection Midnight Garden, Stella finished at 60" by 80".
Star blocks alternate with Irish Chain blocks. A skinny border and a scrappy border complete the quilt top.
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| Egg White Background |
The background is Egg White (Island Batik Neutral) and provides a perfect canvas for pale blues, ceruleans and turquoise fabrics. The batting is Thermore by Hobbs. I used my walking foot to quilt squiggly lines.
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| Floral Blues |
The backing is Frosting (Island Batik Neutral).
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| Frosting Backing |
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| Starry Nights |
I love the shimmering blues.
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| Crushing on You |
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| Perfect for Outdoors too |
Do check out the online magazine. It has a load of fun patterns suitable for every decor. I will be sharing with all my favorite linky parties. See full list on the sidebar.
In other news, I was in Evanston over the Labor Day weekend, visiting friends. I took loads of non-quilty pictures. This one taken by my friend's son is the most meaningful. There is a tiniest dip where I stand, as if contemplating my very existence between the sky, the sand and the water. No matter how small or subtle, we make a difference.
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| Gillson Beach, Wilmette |
Your comments and your thoughts, no matter how brief, make a difference to me.
Beautiful quilt. Congratulations on the cover! Your pic at the water is a keeper. :o))
ReplyDeleteThrilled for you on your beautiful cover! My favorite post retirement gig was putting out magazines-I looked at the quilting covers and envied the creativity of the makers. It's a treat to see the joy from the other side.
ReplyDeleteStella is beautiful! You can never go wrong with a blue & white quilt. Happy stitching!
ReplyDeleteWow, Stella is gorgeous! It's a star for sure, she poses casually on the cover, and outdoor too! You know how to play with colors and beautiful fabrics. Thank you for sharing and linking up this beauty!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the publication and for making the cover; well deserved!
ReplyDeleteCongratulation! I love the quilt and have followed you for several years. -Kim J.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your quilt making the cover!
ReplyDeletecharlotta58@gmail.com here: Her name is “Star” so naturally she is a star - as are all of your quilts in my book. Keep them coming! ✨🌟⭐️💫
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! It is so fun to be a 'cover girl!'
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your cover girl publish! She is a beauty!--TerryK@OnGoingProjects
ReplyDeleteStella isn't the only star. You are shining bright, too. Congratulations, cover girl.
ReplyDeleteStella is definitely a star! That is a beautiful design, Preeti, and I love the fabric you used. Congratulations on being published!
ReplyDeleteStella is a cover girl! Sew pretty!!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the cover and another beautiful quilt! :)
ReplyDeleteIs this pattern anywhere else I can’t find it ?! I don’t want another subscription….. love it btw
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the being on the cover. It's a very pretty quilt. Hope it's cooled down there and you've had a chance to enjoy some cooler weather.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your cover girl, Preeti! Beautiful quilt. Thanks for sharing with us at Monday Musings.
ReplyDeleteStunning cover girl!!! Beautiful quilt!
ReplyDeleteStella is sure stellar! Love it. Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss. https://www.inquiringquilter.com/questions/2025/09/10/wednesday-wait-loss-449
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