It’s official. I have decided to make asecond version — along with my first — of Reach for the Stars, the sampler series quilt introduced in the Oct./Nov. 2013 issue of Quilter’s Newsletter magazine.Last week I started playing with fabrics in my stash from theWilliam Morris-inspiredlines byBarbara Brackman for Moda and wound up making a sample block,hoping to tempt my friend Colleen into dippinginto her stash ofMorris fabrics and joining the small band of quilters who are Reaching for the Stars.And my ploy worked! This quilt is nowon Colleen’sto-do list.
Once I had one block made, I couldn’t resist the temptation to make another one.Here is my Block 2:
Do any of you recognize that print in the corner blocks? It’s been in my stash for at least 15 years.Here is Block 2 on point . . .
. . . and here are Blocks 1 and 2 together:
The palette is quite subdued, especially compared to the bright greens andaquas in my Version 1 . . .
. . . but I think Version 2will be very pretty, don’t you?
Both of your versions are beautiful and very different, the fabric in your second one is so stunning.
Love BOTH of them. You are quite brave to make it twice!
I love how the colors interact with each other.
I can’t wait to see what’s next.
Sherri
Wow! Your second block is stunning. I can hardly wait to dig in and see what my fabric selection turns out to look like. I love that piece you use in the corners. It has been hanging around for 15 years?!! It is perfect in color and texture.
Love both of these color blocks.
Wish I had your color skills. … LOL
Yvonne
Very pretty! I love the center square in Block #2 – gorgeous, especially on point!
Dawn, all your work is so beautiful! I really like all your fabric and color selections for both quilts that you are making. I just looked at Jennifer’s 5th block. So stunning! I am jealous of both of you for the great work you are doing. I hope I can catch up this weekend at retreat. Thanks for all your tips on the road to a great RFTS quilt (s)!