Today's EQ project has less to do with the fabric and more to do with expanding my EQ skills. I like this fabric palette so much that it has me thinking about Lone Star quilts. I did not have any idea how to draft a Lone Star quilt in EQ so I pulled out my manual and started there. Next I learned how to fussy cut fabric and to rotate fabric in a block and finally, I learned a tiny bit about drafting applique blocks.
All in all it was as good as paying for a class. I only have 3 colorways to show you but understand that these 3 designs took me 3 evenings at the computer to accomplish! I am a slow learner.
If you like this palette and wat to have some for yourself you can find all of the ordering information here. I'm not going to make one of these yet but I have ordered this pattern to make with my Warkton Lane fabrics.
Here are my first attempts at drafting a Lone Star pattern and fussy cutting the gradient into the borders.
WOW! impressive designs!
Posted by: Deb Levy | August 19, 2012 at 11:36 AM
Those are the kind of designs I can admire and have no desire to make. I have never learned EQ and have been frustrated with it when I try it. I can see why they took so long to design.
Posted by: Wanda | August 19, 2012 at 11:46 AM
GREAT designs with your wonderful palette - I can't wait to see what you sew!
Posted by: Becky in VA | August 19, 2012 at 11:47 AM
Great as these look in the drawn version, the fabric version would be even better! Like Becky, I'm wondering if you're going to make one - and which it will be!
Posted by: Cheryl K. | August 19, 2012 at 11:57 AM
Although you won't be making this design the one you have selected is stunning.
Posted by: Stephanie | August 19, 2012 at 01:31 PM
Wow oh wow! I love them all, but I'd love to make Number three!
Posted by: cmosey | August 19, 2012 at 03:47 PM
Those are awesome! I like number three too. I think we should have a race to see who can finish their quilt first. Ready, set,....go! (Tommyandjimmy)
Posted by: D | August 19, 2012 at 05:29 PM
I love these layouts. Seems like something you would want to make! :O)
Posted by: Cindy Is Crafty | August 19, 2012 at 06:21 PM
These are beautiful. I really like number one....I like how the gradient fabric fades off the edges. Also, I like how the center star's points look like exclamation points at the end of each point.
Judy
Posted by: One Minnesota Quilter | August 19, 2012 at 08:57 PM
I like them all, but the second one is my favorite.
Posted by: Peg S. | August 20, 2012 at 08:35 PM
I love the gradient in the outer sections on the first one; look like sun flares. LOVE EQ. These would be pretty complex to make; but you doesn't love a challenge now and then.
Posted by: Laceflower | August 21, 2012 at 12:47 PM
Absolutely gorgeous Vicki. You've inspired me to get out my manual for EQ7 and have a go at it.
Posted by: Jean S. | August 21, 2012 at 01:52 PM
WOW!!!
Posted by: Giggles | August 21, 2012 at 02:45 PM
You have expanded your skills very well! I am impressed!
Judy B
Posted by: Virtual Quilter | August 22, 2012 at 11:06 PM