Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Northern Lights

Have you ever seen the northern lights - the aurora borealis? I have seen them twice - not nearly enough! Once they were green and the other time red. I am fascinated by the lights and would love to see them in the far north.

I bought some material called Northern Lights in Alaska three years ago. I wasn't sure what I would do with it but I bought it twice at two different stores and didn't realize it until I was home! So it really did (and still does) intrigue me.

You can tell it has been folded...

A few weeks ago when we were in Alaska, Ray spotted a small quilt in a shop that reminded him of the northern lights. I agreed and bought the pattern which was a pattern for a Hunter Star. 
It was an interesting way to make the star pieces.
At my little retreat I pieced a small 15" quilt. I was trying to decide how to quilt it when Ray said "with stars". Of course! So I machine quilted the piece with stippling stars.
The whole quilt.
A close-up.
The back.

Wouldn't this pattern look great in a king-size bed quilt?!

7 comments:

  1. It would....when do you start????? Hehe! The Northern Lights hold such fascination for me, also. "Dancing Night Lights"...have seen them in all their glory here back in '74....Amazing!!

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  2. Ha Ha - first I need to go back to Alaska and get enough fabric - want to come?! Isn't it amazing that we remember when we see the lights? They are so awesome! ~Jeanne

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  3. LOVE this one. I agree, it would look wonderful in a larger size.... so did you buy enough fabric to make it? You have one smart hubby - the stars were perfect for the quilting.

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  4. Gorgeous, absolutely gorgeous. It would definitely make an absolutely beautiful bed-sized quilt.

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    1. I think it would too - just need more fabric so I guess it's time to go back to Alaska!

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  5. In Finland, I have seen Northern lights. Your quilt is very lovely, so pretty.

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    1. Thank you! I would love to see the Lights when they are all different colors. They are truly an awesome sight! ~Jeanne

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