Virtual Trunk Show #1: STARS

August 9, 2011 by ivoryspring

Cathi mentioned to me about doing a virtual trunk show for my quilts. I thought it was an excellent idea. Thanks, Cathi!

I picked the subject of STARS to kick off my virtual trunk show because star blocks (in any variation) are my favorites among all pieced blocks. I am showing only one picture for each quilt. Feel free to click on the links provided to view more pictures of the individual quilts.

1. Christmas Splendor

2. Christmas in Ohio (Fons & Porter Easy Quilts, Winter 2010)

3. Forever Christmas (The Quilter, Holiday 2009)

4. Holiday Spinners (The Quilter, Holiday 2010)

5. Christmas Hospitality (Quilter’s World “A Quilted Christmas”, Fall 2011)

6. Reach for the Stars Growth Chart (RJR Fall Market 2010 booth, free pattern here)

7. Winter Fun (Commissioned design for Quilting Treasures, free pattern here)

8. Road to California

9. Sunshine in my Soul (The Quilter, August/September 2010)

10. Dream Garden (Commissioned design for RJR, Spring 2011, free pattern here)

11. Spice Garden (The Quilter, August/September 2011)

12. Ohio Stars in Quilting Around the Block Technique Article (Quilter’s World, February 2011)

13. Simple Pleasures (The Quilter, May 2009)

14. Autumn Stars (publish pending)

15. Starry Pursuit (publish pending)

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I think many quilters naturally gravitate toward stars block because stars in themselves fascinate and intrigue, and even more than that, stars direct our thoughts heavenward.

“I see the stars…. Thy power throughout the universe displayed. Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee; How Great Thou art! How Great Thou art!”

Text: Stuart K. Hine, Tune: Swedish Folk Melody

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I hope you have enjoyed my little virtual trunk show! Now, which do you think is the star among the stars?

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Posted in Quilting | Tagged Quilts, Virtual Trunk Show | 25 Comments

25 Responses

on August 9, 2011 at 7:03 pm | Reply Sandie ~call me crazy

Oh my gosh! They are all super stars! I can’t wait to see the rest of Starry Pursuit. Thanks for the wonderful show!
on August 9, 2011 at 7:19 pm | Reply Marie

#8 is my favorite and the last one comes in as a close second. Your color choices and quilting amaze me. Thanks for sharing!
on August 9, 2011 at 7:43 pm | Reply Barb

I truly did enjoy your trunk how…awesome!!
on August 9, 2011 at 7:43 pm | Reply Carrie P.

Great show! thanks for sharing. I love #5 for some reason and I love that song too.
on August 9, 2011 at 7:45 pm | Reply ellen b

Your productivity is really amazing to me Wendy! Beautiful work!
on August 9, 2011 at 8:17 pm | Reply Karin

I love the quilting you did in Autumn Stars, but I also love the kaleidescope effect of the quilting in Dream Garden, but then, there’s the lovely colors in Starry Pursuit…how can you choose just one fave??
on August 9, 2011 at 9:19 pm | Reply Mary

The last one may be my favorite, but for now it is Holiday Spinners. I love the pretty colors and stars and Christmas just go together. All are wonderful.
on August 9, 2011 at 10:29 pm | Reply Phyllisfm

I love all of the quilts!
on August 9, 2011 at 11:57 pm | Reply Karen

This is such a wonderful way to see all your beautiful quilts. Thank you for a great trunk show. Your work is stunning. And I just love your quilting. Can’t wait to see more! Starry Pursuit looks very tempting!
on August 10, 2011 at 12:16 am | Reply Billie K

Now that was fun. Love all your work as usual.
on August 10, 2011 at 1:33 am | Reply Jocelyn

Great trunk show Wendy. I love seeing all of your quilts together. Thanks for sharing.
on August 10, 2011 at 2:05 am | Reply Barbara H.

Is the top one your house? It’s lovely! Love the style and decorating. I do remember seeing many of these along the way. so pretty!
on August 10, 2011 at 2:23 am | Reply CathyC in Alberta

I would have to say Spice Garden is my favorite..however, all your quilts are spectacular Wendy. Your colour choices always draw me in to the quilt. Thanks for the wonderful Trunk Show.
on August 10, 2011 at 2:42 am | Reply Allie

Well that was fun – your quilts are so gorgeous!
on August 10, 2011 at 3:07 am | Reply FlourishingPalms

It’s great to have this visual parade of all your wonderful star quilts. Each one is appealing in its own way. I know lots of quilters who love stars, but they aren’t my first choice. There are so many different ways to make them, I know, but I prefer pinwheels. Those blocks too have many different design possibilities, but it’s visual movement that unifies them, and what attracts me. But still… thanks for letting us all see stars!
on August 10, 2011 at 3:11 am | Reply Susan

I think my favorite is your new one.
on August 10, 2011 at 4:22 am | Reply Debbie

Starry Pursuit and Christmas in Ohio are my favorites. Your quilting is beautiful!
on August 10, 2011 at 5:49 am | Reply Janet

What a lovely encore of your gorgeous star quilts. I love them all equally you know.
on August 10, 2011 at 6:06 am | Reply quiltobsession

What a great treat to see all these beautiful starry creations!! But we can only choose one?? Impossible!
on August 10, 2011 at 7:52 am | Reply Jenny's Craft Place

I think YOU are the star amongst the stars, for all of the lovely work you do Happy crafting, Jenny
on August 10, 2011 at 8:02 am | Reply Györgyi Varga

My favourite is your Spice Garden. But you know I’m your biggest fan )
on August 10, 2011 at 10:26 pm | Reply Debby

Starry Pursuit has my vote. Please let us know which magazine it will be in. I love the colors in your stars.

bee-hugs, Debby
on August 10, 2011 at 10:41 pm | Reply ellen

I love them all but the one that keeps tugging at me is “Christmas in Ohio”. The greatest star, of course, is YOU!
on August 11, 2011 at 5:18 am | Reply Lisa

It is so hard to decide which one I liked best!
on August 11, 2011 at 2:36 pm | Reply Pokey

You have made a beautiful connection from the quilt splendors, to the great hymn. I’m blessed by both!