Flowering Lonestar test and Giveaway!

 I am so excited to share with you the pattern I tested, "Flowering Lonestar" a new pattern by Melissa at SewBitterSweet Designs. I was so excited to be able to test this pattern for her.  This pattern goes together really quickly and is one of two patterns Melissa is launching today!!! Yes there are Y seams and Melissa helps you through. If you need more help in this area I found that the youtube video by Edyta Sitar HERE will help you with some visuals.


I knew I wanted to make a more masculine version of the lonestar. I used some FQ's from my stash and some lovely Basic Gray Grunge (my favorite). I think the colors worked well and for one last touch I made the background blocks on the side another color. I think it looks perfect for a baby boy!
I did the quilting with Aurifil 50# weight color 5011 which blended with the prints nicely and highlighted the lighter side.  Spiral quilting with my walking foot to finish it off. 

You can see I took a chance and had the same color in the bobbin and it works just fine.  Binding with grunge in a bit of both colors.


For the giveaway, Melissa is giving away a pdf copy of her "Flowering Lonestar" pattern to one of my readers. All you need to do is click on over to SewBitterSweetDesigns and follow her blog then come back over here and leave me a comment that you did that. You have until 8/6/14 12:00 pm cst to enter.
 

This is open to anyone since it is a pdf pattern. One entry per person please! Make sure you have an email that allows me to contact you if you win. If there is not an email I will draw again. I will attempt to do a random draw and announce a winner by Wed. afternoon when this closes.

Good luck!...Note..if you are a noreply blogger I won't be able to count your
entry.

This is now closed!
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and
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Comments

babiesdoc said…
I follow Melissa's blog and want to try this pattern.
I love the 2 color backround but, would never have thought of it. At least before I saw your beautiful quilt
Melissa said…
Thank you so much Kris for testing for me! Your version just turned out so beautifully!
Barb Neiwert said…
Your layout is gorgeous, and I love the spiral quilting. Melissa comes up with great designs!
Barb Neiwert said…
Forgot to mention that I follow!
Shauna said…
so cool, love the grunge!!! I do follow Melissa
Gill said…
A fabulous version of Melissa's pattern !!
I follow Melissa by email
Beth said…
I love your version! So fun with the two backgrounds. I am already a follower of Melissa's.
barbara woods said…
follow you and love that quilt
Lori said…
your quilt is so very pretty. I would love to win this and make it for a great niece due in November.
quilting dash lady at Comcast dot net
Lori said…
opps I am sorry, I don't know if you can add this to the above.
I already follow Melissa on FB and email
quilting dash lady at Comcast dot net
Farm Quilter said…
Love your Lonestar!!! I follow Melissa via email wild underscore blue underscore farm at yahoo dot com!!
Melissa said…
I think your Lonestar is by far my favorite! Using two colors for the background really makes it stand out. I already follow Melissa via email.
Anonymous said…
Hi, your Lonestar is just beautiful!
Happy to follow Melissa+You via Blog lovin' !
Thanks for a pattern giveaway!

msstitcher1214@gmail.com
Vera said…
Your star is beautiful! I love the two color idea which is fab! You can exclude me from giveaway since I already have my pattern ;)
rvquilter said…
I am now following Melissa! thanks for the chance to win a fantastic pattern :)
Cindy said…
I've been following Melissa for some time on bloglovin. In fact, I came here from there. cdahlgren at live dot com
DeborahGun said…
I follow Melissa's blog and love this pattern and the fabrics you have chosen.
Wendy said…
I'm already a follower of both you and Melissa. I love the way you did the background on this quilt, it looks so good
Jen said…
This turned out so nice! I like the pop of green in the star points and the back is really cool too!
Sarah said…
Thanks so much! I follow her with bloglovin. Beautiful quilt! sarah@forrussia.org
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