One of my designs, Star Gazing, is in the current Quiltmaker, the May/June issue. I have not seen the magazine and cannot find it locally so all I have seen is the link shared above. Many have written asking if there is a kit for this pattern. There is not. It was made with stash fabric but I do still have the navy and the olive green fabrics. I do not have any of the turquoise fabric left. For those who asked, I told them I would share some pictures of fabric choices and they are shown below. In all the photos, the navy and the olive are the same fabrics that were used in the quilt. The navy is Dimples by Andover Fabrics and the olive is an older Benartex line. The background is a white dot on white — bright white! Don’t be afraid to try different fabrics!
Cut apart, the fabric on the right would look very similar to the fabric in the quilt in the magazine.
The fabric on the right is brighter than what I used in the quilt but I think it would work . . I wouldn’t hesitate to use it.
The turquoise fabric shown below goes nicely with the olive fabric but I think it’s too dark to go next to the navy. I believe it would blend and you would lose some of the design.
I like this turquoise fabric below and think it would work nicely with the olive and the blue.
My suggestion for choosing fabrics for this quilt would be to choose your navy and olive fabrics (or whatever colors you want to use). Those are the two fabrics that are very different. Once you’ve chosen those, then choose a third fabric (where I used turquoise) that may be a shade of one of the other two fabrics but make sure it will not blend so that you can definitely see that there are three different fabrics pieced together.
Don’t be afraid to try something different. I have this quilt in my EQ sketchbook using several different color combinations and it’s beautiful no matter what colors I used.
Marge in Louisiana says
My magazine just came and I was thrilled to see your picture and quilt. Very pretty. It struck me as familiar though. Did we help select this design? Like, do you like setting 1 or 2 or something like that? Or is it just similar to “Connect the dots?” that makes it familiar? Or am I way off base in my thinking?
shirley bruner says
I got my magazine yesterday and saw your pattern. i love that quilt. it looks pretty complicated but i might have to give it a try.
Nancy says
I just received mine yesterday and really love the pattern. Thank you so much for sharing!
Pam in KC says
Wow! What a great quilt. Obviously I’m going to have to venture out and find a copy.
Sharon Spingler says
I haven’t gotten my copy yet but that quilt is awesome!
Shelia says
I got mine today was very glad to see your picture and the quilt is BEAUTIFUL. The colors are great. May have to add it to my long to do list. Thanks for a great blog, It’s a daily obsession with me now.
Lee Ann L. says
I just got this magazine in the mail! It should be out in the newstands soon if not already. Also, if there is a demand for a kit, Quiiltmaker will offer a kit for it. Who knows?!?!?
I really really need to get going and learn EQ7. I dipped a toe into it several days ago and was overwhelmed. It’s tough when one is deaf and can’t understand the voice over for the stupid tutorials. *sigh*. But, I will persevere!
Laura says
Judy, I do believe you’ve created a new word: “drastly.” I like it, because it’s a combination of “drastically” and “vastly.” 🙂
Sue in Scottsdale, AZ says
Your quilt is gorgeous. I just might have to purchase a copy of this issue so I can drool over your picture and then make the quilt!
Robin says
Got my copy in the mail today also- I was thinking that yellow in place of the olive would look quite nice!! 🙂
Carol R says
I was going through my magazine this afternoon and saw “Star Gazing”. All I can say is “Wow!” I really like this quilt – also the size.
Regina says
Oh I love this quilt! The magazine came today and I am saving it for reading material for a road trip that starts tomorrow morning – now i KNOW there is something to shop for on my shop hops this trip!!!
Cindy B says
I have the digital subscription of Quiltmaker so I get the new issues as soon as they are published. I love digital magazines. I love the brightness of your quilt and the pattern. It is on my to do list.
Angie S. says
I received my copy in the mail and was pleasantly surprised to see your picture in there….the quilt is absolutely beautiful!
Donna says
My Quiltmaker came today. When I saw your quilt I literally jumped up and down. I was so glad you were in there. The quilt is gorgeous…the design is so interesting. When did you sneak that one in with all you’ve had going on? I see you’re keeping secrets from us. (lol)
Becky R says
I don’t normally buy that magazine but think I will purchase this issue. That is a beautiful quilt.
Claire says
When I saw that quilt I thought, that looks like Judy’s patterns! I can’t believe I now recognize your style! And I do love those colors. Thanks for all the EQ designs you share with us.
Diane S. says
I got my copy yesterday but only got half-way through it last night. Star Gazing sure looks like a Judy quilt! By that I mean, a wonderful, ‘gotta-make-it” quilt. Three colors and a background always makes such a great quilt, I think. Thanks Judy!!
Mary C in WA says
I’m glad I subscribe to Quiltmaker. I just got the magazine and had to go back and find you, the pages were stuck together and I missed it the first time looking through. I remember you asking about which option on this this quilt too. It is nice to say I ‘know’ who designed that quilt…
Happy Room Diana says
My magazine takes for ever to reach England, but I cannot wait to see the next issue, this quilt looks great.
Julie Kaye says
That is a lovely quilt. It is going to go on my to do list.
Amy (NW WI) says
Ah…timing!
I got my magazine a few days ago, but was FIRST able to peruse through it with my morning coffee just now. Skimming through, I marked Star Gazing for “to-make-someday-if-time-ever-slows-down”….and after closer inspection….”Judy Laquidara.” WHY was I not surprised??? I logged on immediately to drop you a note on the amazing pattern.
;0) Definitely a BIG fan of your designs. Geometrical elegance!
Doe in Mi says
A totally beautiful quilt. I love love the colors. Great design also. Yup you got it going on girl. lol
Alberta in N GA says
well, I am with everybody else… love the pattern… am planning on making the quilt… also, this issue was my last one and when I saw your pattern, I just knew that I had to renew my subscription which I promptly did .. thanks for the pattern.
kwiltnkats says
Love your designs Judy. You are so sweet to show us a few options for our own projects. Hope you get your Quiltmaker copy soon. Sandi
Jen says
I love this quilt! Going fabric shopping this weekend.
Karen says
Got my magazine and saw the pattern. Love it! Thanks Judy!
Pamela Johnson says
Got my magazine too!! Love, Love the pattern…..going on my “to do” list!!
Thanks alot Judy!
Rosalie says
What a beautiful quilt!