My Star Quilt

Posted on October 29, 2013 by pamelajeannestudio

I have always wanted to make a Lone Star quilt, but was a bit intimidated by the pattern–all those bias edges! Well, Jan Krentz came to our guild last year and taught a workshop on this very quilt. So I jumped in. My star quilt only measures 44″ x 44″. I knew if I made it larger, it would never get finished. And it still wouldn’t be finished except for the fact that I wanted to put it in our guild show this past week (I finished it with 2 days to spare!). I attached a solid green border that would show off my quilting. I put two thicknesses of batting to give the quilting more definition. I am quite pleased with the result.

Here are some quilting closeups. The circles I thought added a funky, modern touch.

33 thoughts on “My Star Quilt”

Patricia Awapara on October 29, 2013 at 7:31 am said:

wow! you are good at this!!! This is a wonderful piece! Congrats for the lovely creation! 😀

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- pamelajeannestudio on October 29, 2013 at 7:42 am said:
  
  Thanks! The quilting comes much easier to me than the painting. I have had a lot more practice with the former.
  
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Patricia Awapara on October 29, 2013 at 7:34 am said:

Pam, just realized that you don’t have an Etsy shop. I think it would be a hit. Why don’t you check it out. To open a shop is free. You only pay.20 cents per item and a % of the sale. Etsy.com
Best,
Pati

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pamelajeannestudio on October 29, 2013 at 7:43 am said:

Thanks, Pati. I am working on the Etsy shop. I signed up for one a couple of years ago, but never put anything in the shop. Now I have to figure out how to change the name, add a banner and items–It seems a bit confusing when I looked at it this morning. But I won’t give up until I figure it out.

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Lucie the Happy Quilter on October 29, 2013 at 8:32 am said:

Your Lone Star is lovely. Well done.

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- pamelajeannestudio on October 29, 2013 at 9:16 am said:
  
  Thank you. That means even more coming from a fellow longarmer!
  
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simply painting on October 29, 2013 at 9:00 am said:

Pam, this is so beautiful and I love your quilting design! Can’t wait to see your Etsy shop!

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- pamelajeannestudio on October 29, 2013 at 9:17 am said:
  
  Yes, I hope I can figure it out. I wish my son was here to help me. I guess I will just have to figure it out on my own.
  
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  - simply painting on October 29, 2013 at 9:38 am said:
    
    That’s what I did and it takes me so long. He did help me with the paypal thing though…
    
    What takes me so long is posting each photo with all the descriptions.
    
    I noticed you have a weebly website for your quilting. I started making a website for my paintings and I’m using weebly, but then I realized I could use wordpress just as well. Any suggestions or thoughts on this?
    
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  - pamelajeannestudio on October 29, 2013 at 9:50 am said:
    
    Karin, I found putting together the Weebly site quite easy. I was thinking of making another website for my paintings. But what hangs me up is the Paypal thing. I really don’t quite understand it, and I’m worried about making a mistake. I was hoping the process would be easier with an Etsy shop, but I’ll probably need help with that too. I think both a website and a wordpress blog are good to have. Though I guess people sell from their blog–I just don’t know enough–or haven’t tried hard enough to figure it out. Pam Schoessow Professional Quilter, Designer, & Artist pamsquilting@gmail.com 847-395-2650 pamsquilting.com
    
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  - CindysArt on October 29, 2013 at 3:43 pm said:
    
    Hey Pam, I went to your quilting site and your work is so beautiful! Your quilting pieces are lovely! and the quilting itself is a work of art!
    
    I have a site with Weebly I know a little about the Paypal thing (buttons) they are pretty easy to do, if you would like any help if you havent figured it out, maybe I can help. Email me if you like… cindy.williams.art@gmail.com
    
    I will do my best to help
    
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barby2012 on October 29, 2013 at 9:24 am said:

Pam, you are amazing! Love your Lone Star quilt & congrats on selling your watercolors too. Barby

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- pamelajeannestudio on October 29, 2013 at 9:32 am said:
  
  Thanks so much. I really appreciate the comment! Pam Schoessow Professional Quilter, Designer, & Artist pamsquilting@gmail.com 847-395-2650 pamsquilting.com
  
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robyncrochets on October 29, 2013 at 10:32 am said:

When I saw the picture my mouth said “Ooooooh!” out loud. I always love the negative space in your quiltings. First impressed by the giant circles in the green, then the simply stitched star, then the big flowers in the white spaces, and then the wavy curls in the green (they look like waves of steam over coffee). But the colors are along my pallet as well.

You make up for the art and craft my mom lacks. But don’t tell her that.

And I have little surprize that your paintings sold. Before I read your post, I literally had a dream that you told us it went well. Even Dream Robyn knows your mad skillz.

Also, I’m hating that this cold and winter is starting to settle in around us. The *only* bright star is my Pammy Quilt, which has been my cheerful winter beacon since you made it for me.

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- pamelajeannestudio on October 29, 2013 at 11:09 am said:
  
  I’m so glad you liked it, Robyn. Your wedding quilt was also on display at the show in all it’s glory. I think you will finally get it now that this is over. I’ll post some pictures, maybe tomorrow. Any chance you can help me set up my Etsy shop? I will try to figure it out on my own. I just don’t have much confidence in that!
  
  Pam Schoessow Professional Quilter, Designer, & Artist pamsquilting@gmail.com 847-395-2650 pamsquilting.com
  
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  - robyncrochets on October 29, 2013 at 12:28 pm said:
    
    I can help you with etsy, though I’m no pro. I think it’s just a slow-going process for uploading things and adding descriptions. I’ll try to see if there are any apps or sites that make it a more streamlined process than when I listed things 5+ years ago.
    
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pamelajeannestudio on October 29, 2013 at 12:53 pm said:

I actually joined in 2010, but never added anything. I can’t figure out how to change my shop name and add the banner. I’m sure I just have to keep at it until I figure it out. I gave up too easily this morning.

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Kathy C. on October 29, 2013 at 1:27 pm said:

Love your Lone Star Quilt!!!!

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- pamelajeannestudio on October 29, 2013 at 1:50 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Kathy. It was a great show.
  
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Georgia on October 29, 2013 at 1:40 pm said:

Wow, Pam the quilting is awesome.
I love the colors, you just have an eye for the right shades

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- pamelajeannestudio on October 29, 2013 at 1:52 pm said:
  
  This color palette was a real departure for me. Most of the fabric in my stash is traditional and darkened. So this really makes me smile. Getting to work on YOUR quilts now.
  
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pomegranateandchintz on October 29, 2013 at 4:08 pm said:

Wow Pam!! It’s a stunner! Love your colours and the quilting is fabulous! You’ve done yourself proud!

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- pamelajeannestudio on October 29, 2013 at 5:22 pm said:
  
  Thanks. It turned out better than I imagined.
  
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Melanie in IA on October 29, 2013 at 4:28 pm said:

So pretty, feminine and sweet but not cloying. Thanks so much for sharing it with us.

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- pamelajeannestudio on October 29, 2013 at 5:23 pm said:
  
  You are welcome. But I am the one benefits from all these lovely posts.
  
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Marie-Louise Buitendag on October 30, 2013 at 5:11 am said:

What a happy quilt. I usually do not like Lonestars but this one would be just what the doctor ordered for these long dreary months ahead,It is good to move away from yor usual colours, I think it gives your creativity a boost.

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- pamelajeannestudio on October 31, 2013 at 5:43 am said:
  
  Yes, I find these colors quite cheery. I may have to redo my whole stash!
  
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red flannel pantry on October 31, 2013 at 5:26 am said:

your quilting is just gorgeous!

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- pamelajeannestudio on October 31, 2013 at 5:41 am said:
  
  Thank you so much!
  
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Sarah on October 31, 2013 at 4:09 pm said:

Such a beautiful quilt. The quilting is gorgeous and I love the green border.

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- pamelajeannestudio on October 31, 2013 at 6:15 pm said:
  
  The green border was a last minute addition. I like how it turned out as well. Thank you for your kind words.
  
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afternoonartist on November 2, 2013 at 5:25 pm said:

Beautiful. Do you do the quilting by hand or machine?

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- pamelajeannestudio on November 2, 2013 at 7:14 pm said:
  
  The quilting is done by machine, but it is all hand-guided. Basically, I am just drawing with my machine. On this one I used an acrylic circle template to quilt around to make the circles, but the rest is just doodling.
  
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