Alpine Star Quilt: Tester Highlights
My favorite part of the pattern writing process is seeing my designs through other artist’s eyes. I love how quilting allows for endless creativity and personalization. It’s amazing to see how even the slightest variation in fabric choice or color placement can completely transform a quilt pattern. I am so excited to share with you the tester versions for my latest pattern, the Alpine Star Quilt. Each version is made by talented quilters from all over with their own personal style and vision making each quilt so unique. I hope that by sharing these quilts with you, you'll be inspired to create your own quilt that expresses your unique style and individuality.
First up is a throw size by Danielle of @the.reds.quiltco. Danielle has been testing for me for a while now and she has such a way with color! This is the same palette she used to test my Bristlecone Pine quilt, which happens to be one of my favorite test quilts of all time. I’m pretty sure this fabric pull would make any pattern look good!
Next is Marie-Claude of @chasing_quilts who has also tested for me many times. I am obsessed with this throw version! She used Fableism Sprout Wovens, which gave this quilt an earthy-cozy look. I also love how her fabric pull gave this quilt plaid vibes! And did you see the big stitch binding she did?!
I LOVE this next throw version by Erin of @seamrippersociety. This was the first time Erin has tested for me, and I didn’t realize until she started making this quilt how alike we are. Erin uses reclaimed fabric in many of her quilts and is an advocate for sustainability and accessibility in the quilting community. This quilt was made using thrifted floral fabric paired with Kona Cotton. I often use reclaimed fabric in my quilts and she has inspired me to be more intentional and outspoken about this!
Kayla of @tacomafabricco made the Child/Crib size of the Alpine Star using Essex Linen. This quilt is just asking to be cozied up with! I love the softness of these colors and the texture the linen gives. This would make an excellent gender neutral baby quilt! And she has kits available in child/crib and throw sizes. You can purchase these kits from her website here.
This is such a fun baby size version from Tera of @lifeinstitches.quilts. I’m a sucker for a high contrast fabric pull and I love how she pulled colors from the backing to incorporate into the top. Also, do you see the quilt holder her dad made?! I didn’t realize until this moment, but I now need a quilt hanger like this!
Katie of @crestview.quilts used her signature palette to make a tote bag using an Alpine Star block. I got to meet Katie at QuiltCon and we were twinning with matching Alpine Star totes. Can you believe the quilting on this bag?! I only wish I had the patience for this. It turned out absolutely stunning!
Next up is Sandy of @thaicharmllc. Sandy has also been testing for me since nearly the beginning of Coronado Quilt Co. She has such a great sense of color and I’m always blown away with her fabric choices. This time was no different! I love how she used this dark green background for this baby size quilt and how it really makes the stars pop!
I’m in love with this version by Kathleen of @northernskyfabrics! It shows how well this pattern works to blend both prints and solids. Plus, the colors she chose for it are stunning! She also has kits available for this quilt. You can purchase these kits from her website here.
Lastly, I wanted to give a shoutout to my cover quilt longarmer, Dustin of @quiltedheritage. Dustin has been here with me since the VERY beginning. He tested my first quilt pattern The Scenic Route. I was absolutely terrified to release my first pattern, but he supported and encouraged me every step of the way and has continued to do so. This was the first quilt I have ever sent to a longarmer, and I just knew he was the one for the job! Thank you Dustin, for literally everything!