I decided I needed to stick with it and finish this quilt top yesterday. It was too hot and muggy to do anything outside. This Kaffe/Brandon/Philip/Martha and plaids/stripes quilt top ended up 72" x 95". The triangles (cut with my Studio die cutter) are 6" finished. To recap the process, I first randomly sewed 2 triangles together making sure one was darker than the other. Then I designed and made 2 identical halves since I had 4 of each combination so one half is flipped 180 degrees and sewn the the other half. I'm pretty happy with the way it turned out.
I'm linking to Scraptastic Tuesdaysince this definitely looks like a scrap quilt! A good share of it was cut from scraps as well as some from yardage. Check out all of the other links.
Neat - Love it -- hot and sticky here too - went outside yesterday morning to enjoy the porch for awhile at 9:30 and after a half an hour came back in sweating and it had only been 80 at that time.
I really do like how this quilt has turned out - the colours, the design, the 3d effects with the inner squares. It's a lot cooler here today and it rained overnight. Perfect weather to stay indoors and watch the Olympics - so far USA 32 / UK 12 Not bad going for a little country like ours. I'm looking forward to the track and field events.
Wow. Just stunning. The colors and values, the center, and overall sparkle make me want to keep looking and looking. What size die did you use to cut the triangles?
It's just perfect, I love this layout. I knew you would make a gorgeous quilt top and you did. Yes, it's really hot and muggy here too, the humidity feels like a wall when you open the door.
It turned out wonderful! It is hot and humid here too. The worst thing is the way the light has changed in the last in the last week and a half. I have a window next to my sewing machine where I have been doing my hand stitching and by 7 the light has faded to the point I can hardly see.
Thank you for the explanation on how you cut and put everything together. I've not bought a triangle die cutter yet (just squares). It's HOT here in Dallas so I understand. Beautiful finish.
Wanda, this quilt is awesome! Love the colors, and how it sparkles!! I have enjoyed following along..... Thanks so much for sharing! Sandra B scb304@juno.com
Thank you for sharing your thought/design process with us. I find it very helpful! I am sure there are a lot of nodding heads as everyone reads your posts! And thank you for reminding some of us to include a lot of variety in our days.....sewing, cutting, mowing grass, weeding, cooking, church, friends, etc.... You make good use of your time!
I enjoy following your process and how you change the layout of your quilt tops until they are just right ~ Course, I adore your use of color - very exuberant color!
...and it is completely beautiful. I love your work, Wanda, and following your process. I would never have noticed that the quilt is two identical halves.
Lucky us - for getting a glimpse of your beautiful, finished quilt top. The light/dark random placement of the triangles creates a wow of a masterpiece.
This is gorgeous. I love this fabric combination and the setting for these HSTs. You certainly have an eye for combining the right fabrics, and a beautiful and organized stash of fabrics to choose from.
Love it! You have such a way with color and design.
ReplyDeleteNeat - Love it -- hot and sticky here too - went outside yesterday morning to enjoy the porch for awhile at 9:30 and after a half an hour came back in sweating and it had only been 80 at that time.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful! So much movement
ReplyDeleteI really do like how this quilt has turned out - the colours, the design, the 3d effects with the inner squares.
ReplyDeleteIt's a lot cooler here today and it rained overnight. Perfect weather to stay indoors and watch the Olympics - so far USA 32 / UK 12 Not bad going for a little country like ours. I'm looking forward to the track and field events.
Hot and steamy here yesterday and steamier today.... all thanks to some tropical storm down south.... Love the quilt... top too.
ReplyDeleteWow. Just stunning. The colors and values, the center, and overall sparkle make me want to keep looking and looking. What size die did you use to cut the triangles?
ReplyDeleteIt's just perfect, I love this layout. I knew you would make a gorgeous quilt top and you did. Yes, it's really hot and muggy here too, the humidity feels like a wall when you open the door.
ReplyDeleteStunning in the photo - I can only imagine how gorgeous it is in person. Wow!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love it!
ReplyDeleteThis sparkles! Thank you for the detailed information on size and process.
ReplyDeleteA visual beauty. Love the color play.
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This is just a glorious riot of color and pattern - exuberant! :)
ReplyDeleteKaffe, Brandon, Philip and Martha play very well together! Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful scrappy quilt!
ReplyDeleteIt turned out wonderful! It is hot and humid here too. The worst thing is the way the light has changed in the last in the last week and a half. I have a window next to my sewing machine where I have been doing my hand stitching and by 7 the light has faded to the point I can hardly see.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the explanation on how you cut and put everything together. I've not bought a triangle die cutter yet (just squares). It's HOT here in Dallas so I understand. Beautiful finish.
ReplyDeleteWanda, this quilt is awesome! Love the colors, and how it sparkles!!
ReplyDeleteI have enjoyed following along.....
Thanks so much for sharing!
Sandra B
scb304@juno.com
Beautiful! Just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteRondi
What a wonderful quilt!!! As always, I enjoyed reading about your process/progress.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt...once again!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your thought/design process with us. I find it very helpful! I am sure there are a lot of nodding heads as everyone reads your posts! And thank you for reminding some of us to include a lot of variety in our days.....sewing, cutting, mowing grass, weeding, cooking, church, friends, etc.... You make good use of your time!
ReplyDeleteI enjoy following your process and how you change the layout of your quilt tops until they are just right ~
ReplyDeleteCourse, I adore your use of color - very exuberant color!
Fabulous !!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDelete...and it is completely beautiful. I love your work, Wanda, and following your process. I would never have noticed that the quilt is two identical halves.
ReplyDeleteThank you for letting me ride along on the design train as this quilt top evolved! Great fun and I like the sizes.
ReplyDeletehermoso, me encanta.
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I appreciate you showing your work in progress--makes the completed top all the more interesting to know the decisions made along the way.
ReplyDeleteIt looks wonderful. Nice work.
ReplyDeleteSmashing quilt and I didn't realise it was such a god size!
ReplyDeleteIts a beauty - congrats on your finish!
ReplyDeleteWow! I must say this is stunning and definitely one of my favourites! You did an amazing job. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteUtterly exquisite. I am not a quilter, but this sure makes me want to be one!! Kudos
ReplyDeleteVery WOW
ReplyDeleteWanda, This turned out so well! Loved watching your progress as you tweaked it into a stunner. Marken
ReplyDeleteI love the energy in this piece, working with value and HSTs gives just so many opportunities. Thank you for sharing it for Scraptastic Tuesday!
ReplyDeleteI really love this one, Wanda! It's truly gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteLucky us - for getting a glimpse of your beautiful, finished quilt top. The light/dark random placement of the triangles creates a wow of a masterpiece.
ReplyDeleteSuch a warm vibe to the quilt - love those checks and stripes! Thanks for linking up to #scraptastictuesday
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! This quilt glows!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous. I love this fabric combination and the setting for these HSTs. You certainly have an eye for combining the right fabrics, and a beautiful and organized stash of fabrics to choose from.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!!! I like this one very much.
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Annemieke
Beautiful!!! I like this one very much.
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Annemieke
Great layout!
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