Back in 2000, I was visiting my sister-in-law in Florida and paging through her Fons and Porter's For the Love of Quilting. I stopped dead in my tracks when I came upon Pinwheel Star by Liz Porter. I had never undertaken a quilt with 50 different fabrics, 93" x 112", a partial seam or blocks set on point, but I knew I needed to make this for ME! I still love it now as much as I did when I made it.
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Gorgeous! 50 different fabric!? terrific.
this is gorgeous.
i LOVE it.
Pretty, pretty, pretty!
Great quilt! Did you make the blue and brown quilt in your banner? It's an absolute stunner!
Such an undertaking! Turned out great - A wonderful Springy quilt :)
It is a wonderful quilt. I love it when a pattern really speaks to you.
I've seen Liz's version of this in person, your's is every bit as lovely!
It's beautiful! So worth all the new challenges and techniques :) Thanks for sharing Mary!
Congratulations on taking on such a challenge and meeting it. It must have been a great feeling.
There's nothing nicer than making a special quilt for yourself.
A great result. Really lovely!
Hi,
Your quilt is breathtaking!
I agree, that is a great pattern!
Wow, beautiful quilt! You did a fabulous job.
Looks wonderful! Thanks for sharing.
Yes! This quilt is Amazing! I love it, thanks for sharing it with us!!!
Very very cute! I can see why you had to make this one.
Very pretty quilt. That is one of my favorite blocks.
I love the pinwheel look and the colors
0h, Mary, I love the fabrics and this pinwheel pattern is so unique. A terrific choice to share.
It is beautiful.
Gorgeous! You did an amazing job on this. Thanks so much for sharing!
Great quilt, and I love all the cute pillows on your bed that go with it! I remember making that block once, and thinking it was quite fun to do. Thanks for sharing!
So pretty and springy. Just what I need to see on this rainy morning in Iowa! The pillows are a nice touch too.
I love this! Where do you get the pattern now? You will never get tired of this! It's wonderful!
Stunning!! I absolutely love the colors.
Wow, beautiful! And huge!
I can see why you love this..it is stunning. I love all the soft colors in the fabric.
i didn't know you started a blog! am adding you to my favorites! what a beautiful quilt!
Partial seams are a bit tedious, good for you to persevere to get such a lovely result.
It's beautiful. I made this quilt well over a year ago and sadly it's still not quilted.
That quilt was speaking to you, it's terrific. Thanks for sharing
I love the assortment of fabrics.
Fabulously executed, all those perfect points!
That is a beautiful quilt! You did a fabulous job!
Micki
Beautiful! Some patterns and fabrics just call to us, don't they? :-)
Good fabric choice for those pinwheels; I really like this quilt.
It's gorgeous. I love the pattern and colors.
Beautiful! I love 1930 prints and that pattern shows them off well!
Absolutely delightful - this is the second time today I've seen this pattern. Your colors are exactly the ones I love - I've done several quilts in 30s fabrics.
Very pretty quilt. I also really like the one on your header.
It is a beautiful quilt!
very cute! like the stars. And yes I think I am hooked!!! (thanks for your comment :)
Great job on this quilt! I just love the stars!
I love 30's fabrics and that quilt..in fact I still have that magazine to make that quilt...
The quilt with the 30's fabric is as sweet as can be.
I love the quilt in your header photo. Must have been a lot of work in that one.
That is so lovely with a great palate of colour which compliments one another. Lovely work-womanship too.
What a beautiful quilt! I love the fabrics you used and love the star pattern too.
Cathy ♥
What great colors. I love the stories that go with quilts almost as much as the quilts themselves.
WOWIE, WOWIE, WOWIE!!! Love it!!!!
I really love that quilt. I made the same one but my blocks became 2 smaller quilts.
Wow! I love the colors! What a treasure!
~Kim
I have always wanted to make this pattern. I saw it in Fons and Porter, too, and fell in love!
What a happy looking quilt, nicely done!
Lovely colours. I can't get over the fact that there are fifty different fabrics in your quilt.
Spectacular quilt...definitely a scrap quilt with 50 different fabrics! This is such a treasure.
~Karen~
Mary, your quilt is gorgeous. These reproduction prints are so appealing. Will have to add this to my stash wish list! Thanks for sharing your quilt!
So pretty! And your points are perfect. Wow.
Your quilt is just beautiful and reminds me of my grandmother as she made lot of "star" quilts too. Did you already have a substantial stash or did you have to purchase 93 new fabrics? :)) The gold you chose really makes the other colors "pop."
Fabulous quilt. Guess what I have some blocks done in the 30's fabric just waiting to be put into a top. I actually got to take the class with them to learn how to make the quilt.
That's a gorgeous assortment of fabrics. I love the vintage style...so pretty!
What a beautiful quilt ~ well done!
Sometimes a quilt just calls you and says MAKE ME NOW! So glad you did, I can only stand back in awe and say Wow!!!!!
Wonderful quilt. I love the look of the Thirties fabrics.
Mary, this quilt is gorgeous. I love the starts and I am a big fan of 1930 prints.
Your quilt is beautiful and I love the fabric you chose for this quilt...1930s is always great!
nice colors - i love it ! :)
It is comforting, this quilt...it speaks. What a treasure you have made.
What a gorgeous quilt! I've made a similar block and it's one of my favorites. Also love 30's fabrics.
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