for the setting triangles but no matter what I auditioned, it just wasn't right. Then I went back to the Kaffe book to see the inspiration quilt and it has multicolor so that is what I went with too.
I have 7 fabrics that I cut one strip each from and then cut the triangles. It worked out to be an exact repeat and I didn't even plan that. I think the corners are going to be a lavender. In the upper left of the picture below are the 9 rows that are sewn together. I think mine looks more like argyle than a beaded curtain so that will be in its name somehow.
A couple people mentioned in the comments yesterday that their hostas bloomed earlier than mine. I have about 8 varieties that bloomed earlier and the flower stalks are all dried up already. I have 2 late bloomers. One is this one that I call elephant ear.
They are sweet smelling lily style flowers. They are at least 6" long and are just starting to open.
The other is this pointy leaf variety which I showed yesterday. These flowers are probably about 2" or a little bigger.
You can see there will be a huge cluster of them when they all open.
I bought one new coneflower this year. It is called tomato soup. This one is just starting to open and will be a little deeper red.
I took the nature shots at dusk so the backgrounds are all dark. It is fun to take pictures at different times of the day to see how the color is affected by the available light.
You are right, the quilt definitely looks more argyle. The different color setting triangles was definitely the way to go. It adds more interest and looks fabulous. Your hostas look terrific. I recently had a comment from a friend about my hostas when she arrived at my home. She loved them and the deep purple flowers. Now only if I new what variety they were. I love the white flowers on yours. I didn't know that there was another variety of coneflower. The color is really uniquely pretty. Did you find it at a local nursery?
ReplyDeleteThat quilt is just lovely - but then I love just about all your quilts....
ReplyDeleteYou seem to have a never ending stash and a never ending source of energy - you really inspire me!!
Those setting triangles are perfect!
ReplyDeleteGreat border solution!
ReplyDeletelove the quilt - that one sure was a bit of work wasn't it for the layout. I like the colors that you picked.
ReplyDeleteI like the big leave hostas, I have a variety also and have some that are small and some large but I always like the large ones more.
Karen
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I love the border. Because the batiks are mottled, even though the triangles repeat, they still look different. I think the triangles pointing inward really draw your eye topwards the center of the quilt. Nice job!!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant! The quilt ANd the flowers, hostas.
ReplyDeleteMy hostas WERE gorgeous, but we always have hail, and they are shredded to bits, but they ARE flowering, in their poor tattered state.
Thanks as always for the eye candy. 8-))
OOOOOOOh! I love the little blues in the quilt. really pops it!
ReplyDeleteMy daughter has so many varieties of hostas and I love them all. I have some at the cottage but they are very small as we don't water the area much. This year they should be bushes what with all the rain, but they still bloom here after 45 years of being there I am told.
I like the border you choose to use it just finishes the quilt.
ReplyDeleteThe multi-colored background is perfect. Beautiful quilt!
ReplyDeleteAll I can say about the quilt is "OH WOW"!
ReplyDeleteI think the setting triangles are perfect. I'll have to remember that idea next time the border just doesn't work.
ReplyDeleteI like this much, much better than if you had just used one color...much more exuberant! Nice...nicely done!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I still see beaded curtain, but we get the benefit of seeing it from a distance more than you do.
ReplyDeleteWow, I love it! This is going to be a gorgeous quilt.
ReplyDeleteSkipping the earlier comments for later - NOW I like this quilt ... the colorful setting triangles made ALL the difference!!!
ReplyDeleteWay to go!
Another awesome inspiration!! If the remainder of us only did half as much as you get done we would have lovely things too!! The elephant ears are gorgeous. I have them too and enjoy their later blooming. Thanks for all you share. Gail
ReplyDeleteNo matter what name this quilt is given, border is perfect. It has to feel so good when you create a border that has such impact.
ReplyDeleteAnd your photo's today make those hosta's and the coneflower look as elegant as any orchid I've seen. Thanks for the info on why you have some later bloomers.
J~MT
The multi-coloured setting triangles are absolutely perfect!! It does look like argyle -- but a lovely fresh pretty argyle!
ReplyDeleteWe have the hosta with the white flower out on the roof garden -- the flowers are coming out now and are gorgeous -- that lovely white against the darker green leaves.
What about beaded argyll?
ReplyDeleteLurking Linda
Yep, you're right. The multi triangles were the way to go. I love how such a simple design change can make all the difference. Great job!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful hostas!
Kay in KS
love the multi border triangles... very good design element.
ReplyDeleteArgyle with the perfect multicolor setting triangles - awesome!
ReplyDeleteHi Wanda
ReplyDeleteYour multi-color triangles are just the right touch for your "Argyle in pastels" quilt.
I have various hostas blooming starting June thru August. Didn't plan it that way; just picked 'em cuz I like the different leaf patterns and shapes.
That tomato soup coneflower is fun. I'll have to look for one.
Vicky F
Those borders look brilliant. Looking forward to seeing the finished quilt now.
ReplyDeleteHi Wanda, I didn't ever staystitch around my quilts.
ReplyDeleteT old you I learn something each day!! Thank you.
Love the tomatosoup coneflower,had never seen it.
jmh