The fabrics shown in this post were given to me by Island Batik. This quilt was pieced with my favorite thread by Aurifil and completed with Hobbs 100% cotton Batting
The August Challenge for the Island Batik Ambassadors is to create a quilt featuring Stars. I chose a design I created in EQ8. I love the way the Lemoyne quarters combines with shaded four patch units creates a shooting star effect.
Shooting Stars (60″ x 60″) was designed as a companion quilt project using Studio 180 Design Rapid Fire Lemoyne Star, Tucker Trimmer III, Tucker Trimmer I, Corner Beam tools & Shaded Four Patch Technique Sheet.
Quilts and mausoleums……what? Who goes on a “Walk & Talk” tour of Forest Hills Cemetery (founded 1848) in my home town of Utica, NY and gets the idea to photograph quilts there? My mind works in mysterious ways. We have family in Forest Hills and visit there often so that is where I began.
There are so many beautiful mausoleums in Forest Hills. I decided to take photo’s of Shooting Stars in front of them. That may sound weird but I love all the history found in cemeteries. There were so many beautiful doors.
The morning sun was shining through the stained glass.
These beautiful brass doors are what gave me the idea to photograph Shooting Stars there.
I love the way sun rays were streaming or maybe someone was visiting!
These Celtic Crosses are awesome!
We even have a past Vice President.
I love walking through a cemetery and reading the tributes. If you would like a supply list for Shooting Stars download here.
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If These Threads Could Talk 
Just lovely! What a unique photo shoot!
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Thank you Sally
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I love your pictures at the cemetery. I find cemeteries oddly peaceful.
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Thank you Lori
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Beautiful quilt and an awesome photo locale for your quilt.
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Thank you so much
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Oh, I loved this photo shoot. There are some beautiful works of art at that cemetery. It looked very peaceful. I too like walking thru old cemeteries.
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Thank you Lani
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Your quilt turned out wonderfully….love it
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Thank you Barbara
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One of the more interesting photo shoots I’ve seen! What a beautiful cemetery, and your lovely quilt shows well.
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Thanks Karen
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Love this Jackie!!
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Thank you Debbie
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Cemeteries are an interesting place to visit. The lawns are kept, there are no crowds unlike parks so its always quiet, great architecture and sculptures, you cant go wrong. They withstand the test of time. Your quilt is lovely.
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Thank you Denise
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It’s gorgeous!
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Thank you Suzy
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My father thinks it’s macabre, but I also like cemeteries for the life stories and the history. I guess it’s not to everyone’s taste. Lovely quilt and great photos though. š
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Thank you Dione
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