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Thursday, April 25, 2019

Be a Diamond Blog Hop💎

We have been enjoying Diamond projects all week.  A big thank you to Carol from Just let me Quilt for hosting us. Here  is the whole schedule so if you have missed any, pop over and check them  out.
April 22
Needled Mom
Keepsake Moments
Kathy’s Quilts
Kathy's Kwilts and More
Color, Creating, and Quilting

April 23
Ms P Designs USA
Vroomans Quilts
Marjorie's Busy Corner
Melva Loves Scraps
Storied Quilts
Words & Stitches
Clever Chameleon Quilting
Songbird Designs

April 24
MooseStashQuilting
Beaquilter
Vicki’s Crafts and Quilting
Creative Blonde 
Selina Quilts
Bumbleberry Stitches
Two Maker Chicks
Quilts By Joanne

April 25
Patchouli Moon Studio
Elizabeth Coughlin Designs
Hill Valley Quilter
Mageez Room
Websterquilt
High Road Quilter
Seams To Be Sew

April 26
Creatin' in the Sticks
Cynthia's Creating Ark
Days Filled With Joy
For The Love Of Geese
Quilt Fabrication
Stitchin At Home
 For my project this time I had two ideas swirling around in my head. So my plan was to make some of the blocks and then decide which way I go. 
 With a test block made, something wasn't right. Oh boy! I made a cutting error, cut 2" instead of 2 1/2" a good thing I didn't cut them all out. Once I cut another set I was all good. 

 So in my head I had rows of multi coloured diamonds sashed together into a quilt. The other idea was to make a Lone Star table topper.  It has been a long time since I made a Lone Star project. As you can see the Lone Star won out this time. 



 I then was wondering if I should make 4 blocks and sew them together for a quilt or just leave it at 1 block for a table topper.  In the end it was a table topper that won out.
Now I just had to quilt and binding it, but I hestiated. Does it need a  border or two? I left it sitting on my table for  a few days to think on it.

Now because I couldn't decide, it means I didn't get to quilt and bind it but I do love it even more once I added the borders.
A little close up for you.

 I hope you are enjoying all the projects featured in this blog hop.
Until Next Time
Keep Stitching
Cynthia



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28 comments:

  1. Elizabeth CoughlinApril 26, 2019 at 3:58 AM

    Your Lone Star Table Topper is beautiful! The dark background really makes it pop.

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  2. Stitchin At HomeApril 26, 2019 at 4:13 AM

    I love your table topper! The added border makes it sing.

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  3. CarolApril 26, 2019 at 4:36 AM

    Lovely table topper! I am glad you added the borders--it made that star show sew much better! Gorgeous!

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  4. Marjorie's Busy CornerApril 26, 2019 at 4:42 AM

    I agree, your colour choices made this topper..love it

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  5. Vicki in MNApril 26, 2019 at 5:15 AM

    What a beauty! So I have never made a lonestar but often think I would like to however most I have seen have several colors but I like that you have only 3. So you didn't piece strip sets and then cut on the diagonal but did individual diamonds? Also trying to figure out how you added the black. Did you have a pattern or is this your own? I would love a detailed tutorial!!!

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  6. For the love of geeseApril 26, 2019 at 5:22 AM

    Beautiful. I've never made a lonestar before. I have a layout for one i'm just not ready to tackle it.

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  7. Carol SwiftApril 26, 2019 at 5:26 AM

    This is a beautiful diamond table topper...wow! The border was a perfect addition to it and the fabric choices brought it all together. It looks amazing! Thanks for hopping with us!

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  8. MelvaApril 26, 2019 at 6:09 AM

    Adding the border was perfect. Thanks for sharing! MelvaLovesScraps(at)NolanQualityCustoms(dot)com

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  9. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon StudioApril 26, 2019 at 6:14 AM

    Beautiful! I love Lone Star quilts, but never made one yet. Hopefully I will give it a go one day and make one.

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  10. Needled MomApril 26, 2019 at 6:43 AM

    Your Lone Star is beautiful and adding the border was a great idea.

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  11. works4meApril 26, 2019 at 7:27 AM

    Such a lovely block and the borders really finish it off perfectly.

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  12. SharonApril 26, 2019 at 7:51 AM

    So pretty! I agree, the borders make it even more fabulous. Thanks for sharing.

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  13. VasudhaApril 26, 2019 at 8:21 AM

    It makes a beautiful table-topper. Lone star is a timeless pattern.

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  14. CalicojoanApril 26, 2019 at 8:29 AM

    That is just gorgeous. I really want to make one of these soon. Thanks for the fabulous inspiration!

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  15. Anna brownApril 26, 2019 at 11:04 AM

    Wow looks like a big undertaking. ..Great job

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  16. Siouxzq64@gmail.comApril 26, 2019 at 2:06 PM

    Very pretty lone star table topper.

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  17. SusanApril 26, 2019 at 3:28 PM

    That is so pretty! I love the narrow border to finish it off - nice touch!

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  18. SuzeApril 26, 2019 at 4:18 PM

    Beautiful job on your Lone Star table topper! Thanks for joining the hop.

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  19. CarlaApril 26, 2019 at 7:31 PM

    Such a pretty lone star.

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  20. Karrin HurdApril 26, 2019 at 8:51 PM

    Beautiful table topper, thanks for sharing

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  21. MichelleApril 26, 2019 at 10:15 PM

    Love Lone Star quilts and this one is really pretty.

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  22. Britt-IngerApril 26, 2019 at 10:47 PM

    your table topper is so beautiful. Thanks for sharing

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  23. Kayaking quilterApril 27, 2019 at 5:02 AM

    Very nice table topper. The extra borders do add to the overall design. Thank you for sharing your project.

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  24. Brenda @ Songbird DesignsApril 27, 2019 at 5:47 AM

    Your Lone Star topper is absolutely stunning. It really pops on the black background! Thanks for sharing.

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  25. Janice HoltonApril 27, 2019 at 11:28 AM

    I've been wanting to make a Lone Star quilt for a long time. So far, the closest I've got is a pillow. I love your table topper. Great use of diamonds! :)

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  26. Farm QuilterApril 27, 2019 at 2:38 PM

    Great lone star table topper!!

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  27. tink's momApril 27, 2019 at 4:53 PM

    You were right to wait and mull it over. the borders are a great setting for this piece. Wonderful job.

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  28. Dione Gardner-StephenMay 1, 2019 at 5:14 PM

    Wow, stunning with the border! Worth the wait, looking forward to seeing it quilted.

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