What on earth… ?
Ok, here’s a hint or two. (Bonus points if you know what the guy on the right is.) Still not sure?
Beep boopboop beep.
This is the first project for our little padawan’s Star Wars themed nursery!
Dimensions: 36” x 48”
Fabrics: Calicos and solids from JoAnn Fabrics
Pattern: I wish! Made up as I went along.
There’s a whole lot happening on the front, so I decided to keep the back very basic. Love this Denyse Schmidt dot print from JoAnn Fabrics.
Originally I wanted to embroider the back by hand, but after finishing the first word I wasn’t fully happy with it. Instead, I used my machine’s basic zigzag stitch. It’s a little wonky, but I think that adds to the charm.
I’m really happy with how this quilt finished up, and it’s given me a lot of confidence in our unconventional choice of theme.
Here’s a few pictures of the process. Basically I printed up a bunch of pictures and winged it from there.
It’s been a long time since I made something up from scratch, and it was a bit of a struggle. Apparently my version of ‘pregnancy brain’ is a complete inability to properly use fractions. Lots of ripping out, lots of re-cutting… but worth it in the end!
I love this picture: inspiration in the upper right, and carnage in the lower right.
Off to work on the next nursery project! I have a feeling that this is going to be a lot of fun…
sticks on a plane 
Great job – looks fantastic! I’ve been eyeing that gray DS print at JoAnn’s the last two times I was there – I’m finishing the bolt next time!!
That is super fantastic!!!
I love it! You are just so creative – I can’t wait to see pics of the finished nursery. That is one lucky little boy you are waiting for.
This is totally fantastic! Well done!
PS: Could it be a rancour on the RHS?!!
You are correct! Your prize is geek street cred. 🙂
awesome!!!
Oh my, just found this thru pinterest, and I love it so much!! Wonderful!!
I saw it on Pinterest too and had to stop by and tell you how much I love this – absolutely amazing! As a Star Wars fanatic, I think your nursery theme is perfect 🙂
Saw this on Pinterest, too and I’m obsessed!! If you made a pattern for this, I guarantee it would go like crazy on etsy! (I would be the first one to snatch it up!) I know you would sure make me one happy geek!
Just got asked to do a Star Wars quilt on commission – yours is going in my “inspirations” folder as I narrow down the possibilities.
I have a son that has loved stars wars since it first came out. I wish I had seen this before I bought the kit to make him a star wars quilt for xmas. you have given me alot to think about in developing my own pattern. Thanks for sharing this, it’s out of this world.
hey did you sew each piece on or did you do something else? It looks AMAZING!!
Thanks, Sarah. The quilt is mostly pieced, though I did applique on the few circles.
This is phenomenal! I saw it on Pinterest and want to make one for my husband!
Thanks, stashbash! I’d love to see a picture of your finished product 🙂