These are the wonky stars laid out on the design wall. It will only measure 27 by 36 without borders, so I'll add wide navy borders to get it at least 36 wide. I'll back it with flannel and pillowcase finish it, and probably won't put a batting in it to make it more of a blanket than a quilt.
Wonky stars are like Canadian Tire money. I kept using the triangles I cut off under the star points to make more star points, so I never ran out. (Canadian Tire money is the loyalty program for that store ( you get a small percentage of the purchase back in CT money every time you buy something.) You can buy something with only CT money and they'll still give you some back. Here you can see the Wonky Star/Canadian Tire money effect in the small points in this star.
Same with this one, which has a scrappy light background, like the scrappy blue background in the one above. I was using whatever lights or blues were left to make the last stars.
21 comments:
Absolutely a win! How generous.
That is going to be adorable!
definitely win-win! looks great for a baby blanket. i like the analogy with CT money!
I like this idea! Another must try.
Great baby quilt! Love your CT analogy! Gotta love that Canadian Tire money! I once went to a restaurant that had a sign saying they would accept CT money on Tuesdays! How cool is that?
The high contrast really make those wonky stars pop. Good job being a thrifty quilter.
Very cute! Any baby, ill or well, will love it! Good job. 8-))
Nice job. Gotta love that CT money. We've actually bought stuff with it occasionally.
Great blocks! I always wondered what to call the phenomenon of creating pieces by using pieces...
wonderful. definitely win win!
CT Money - thanks for the explantion & analogy. I had never heard of CT money & was ready for something involving cars & tires...
Definitely a win-win. Some child is going to be very happy with this little quilt!
Blue start for a baby quilt are awesome! Very nice...
You're inspiring me to use up my old blues with wonky stars. Trouble is, I have projects enough to keep my busy at the moment!
I really like the Canadian Tire Stars baby Quilt!!! ;) That is a great way to look at it - just like Canadian Tire money!! And it's a great project - it looks great!!! I never thought of just using a 'quilt' top as a blanket by not putting in batting!!! helloooo!!! You have just opened my eyes to - magic!!!! I can stop stressing about my quilt tops and make some of the smaller ones as blankets!!!!!! Thank-you!!! Sometimes you can see an idea or be told something and yeah, yeah, yeah - then one day the lightbulb finally goes off and "WOW"!!!
I now love your quilt even more than I did at first!! What a great idea!! It is a great project you are doing and it looks fun!! Excellant!! Great use of fabrics too! thanks again!!
What a darling quilt. I like the colors, and I love the wonky star design.
I love this project - blue is my favorite color too. Great way to use up some leftover pieces. Need to add this to my to do list.
I totally agree with you.
Did you only spend one afternoon for this?
Those stars are so cheery, like the ones in the sky
Terrific stars, they look great in just blues and neutrals. I'm sure it will cheer up a sick child and their family.
Just wonderful. I have always wanted to make the wonky stars, so this quilt in blue is my inspiration to start making one. Blue is my favorite color.
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