Wonky Stars Quilt

The Wonky Stars Quilt is one that I played around with for months before finishing. I love the color orange - in all its shades and iterations - so decided to do this Missouri Star Quilt Company quilt pattern with a pop of orange and gold. And don't you just love those neutrals?

The sharp lines and angles in this quilt are softened by the quilting: swirls and sparkles!

Love that gold!

I love all shades of orange, but this deep orange-red next to the beige is just beautiful.

A good lap quilt looks great on the back of a couch.

Quilts warm up a home.

Some serious "wonk" in that wonky star!

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To learn more about this quilt and Diane's other quilting projects, contact her at diane.fitzpatrick@mac.com. And check out her Instagram page.

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