Motorcycles, Flames and Stars

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10-19-2010, 05:34 PM

Iluv2quilt

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I made this motorcycle top for my DS Jacob (9 yo) a while back and since have decided to piece the back using these stars. This will be my first large quilt that I will quilt on my regular Janome. This way he'll have a reversible quilt. I love the flame fabric on this one and had a lot of fun making it.

I'm not really happy with the star quilt at this time, I don't like so much blue. I'm thinking of making a few orange and green with different colored centers. The star in the center is a canary yellow confetti material with lots of colors.

Anyone have any ideas for sprucing this up a bit? I'm thinking also of sewing sashing strips in between the stars. I don't know, what do you think?

Motorcycle Quilt Top for Jacob

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Confetti Star Quilt Back

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Close up of Motorcycle Block

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Close up of Star Block

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10-19-2010, 05:35 PM

Sadiemae

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I love the bright colors!!!

10-19-2010, 05:36 PM

np3

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Love the first one. I think I would use some more yellow in the second one.

10-19-2010, 05:41 PM

wolfkitty

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I very much like the motorcycle one. I like the blue and yellow. I think the star one need some lighter colored sashing. Pretty stars!

10-19-2010, 05:47 PM

Iluv2quilt

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Quote:

Originally Posted by np3

Love the first one. I think I would use some more yellow in the second one.

Do you think it would look good if I use a deeper yellow for the larger star?

10-19-2010, 05:56 PM

stitchinbee

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confetti star quilt block - use a vivid giraffe print for the border. and, by the way, they all are darling. :)

10-19-2010, 06:01 PM

wolph33

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love the 1st one.bright orange or yellow on the 2nd one to liven it up a bit

10-19-2010, 06:02 PM

littlehud

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I like it they way it is. Wouldn't change a thing.

10-19-2010, 06:54 PM

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I love the motorcycle side, has Jacob seen it yet? The stars are very pretty, I like the idea of adding a sashing. Maybe rotate the stars? It would give the quilt more movement.
Can't wait to see what you decide on :D:D:D