Starting a New Project - Night Sky Quilt

Over Christmas, I discovered that my oldest nephew has never been given one of my quilts.  Oops!  I asked him what colors and he said "Blue."  Rather than spend a lot of time explaining that I needed more than one color, I just said "Okay."  (heee heee- that gives me creative freedom.)

Gathering more fabrics than I could use into a big bag was my first step in the actual sewing part.  Electric Quilt 8 was actually the first step - creating the design.  I opted to use some of the same blocks I had used in one of my Island Batik Ambassador projects.  That inspired me to also use some Island Batik fabrics in this quilt - although there will be at least one that isn't.

Doesn't creativity always start by making a big mess?  After choosing the fabrics from the bag, I walked away leaving this big mess on the floor.

I may still use some of these fabrics. 

 I cut lots of pieces....these are just leftovers because I cut too many. (seeds for another project!)

I didn't think to take photos before I started sewing away like a mad man. 

These are sets of units ready to be sewn together to make 

This Block:

I made four of them. There are a lot of places where seams converge. 

If I didn't like this block, I would never make it again. 

Ha ha....but there are only four of these 

in this design. Whew! They are completed.

I think that I have seventeen more blocks to make. Nine of one and 8 of another 

But this quilt will be somewhat modern, 

so there is going to be a lot of open area for fun quilting. 

Now I need to get back to cutting and sewing. 

Until Next Time,  

Stay Creative 

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