Just for fun, an easy half square triangle quilt using some of my favorite fabrics, including quite a number of beautiful Liberty of London Tana Lawn floral prints, all paired up with a range of neutral solid fabrics. I really do like the contrast that the solid fabrics have brought to both the printed fabrics and the quilt.
I spent quite some time arranging and rearranging the half square triangle units, from a complete jumble to fully organized and structured. So many layout options, and it seems that you cannot go wrong with this traditional patchwork unit.
Solid fabrics used ~
Robert Kaufman Kona Cotton in: White, Snow, Natural, Bone,
Ivory, Oyster, Silver.
For the back of the quilt I have used a single text fabric ~ A is for Alphabet by My KT for Windham Fabrics. I have had this fabric in my "backing fabric" stash for some time, but being directional (it's nice to have the text upright on the back of the quilt) and having only a few yards on hand has meant it has been patiently waiting for the right project to come along ... and this was it!
And for the binding I have used a yellow/white stripe binding - Clown Stripe in Limeade by Michael Miller (This stripe is 1/4" wide).
Quick Quilt Stats
154 Half Square Triangle Units
70+ different printed fabrics
Each Half Square Triangle unit measures
4" x 4" including seam allowances.
Quilt measures 38 inches x 49 inches.
All cotton fabrics, batting and thread.
This quilt is for sale and is listed in my Etsy Store.
Thank you for stopping by,
Rita
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Red Pepper Quilts Etsy Store
2015 Finished Quilts
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Do you quilt your own quilts? How many hours a day do you spend sewing? You seem to be very productive. I love your work.
ReplyDeleteLove everything about this quilt: the HSTs, the backing and the gorgeous striped binding. Fabulous!
ReplyDeleteits so beautiful Rita, I just notice there is 1 whole block on one side (no cutting triangle) , did you do that on purpose ?
ReplyDeleteVery intrigued by all the solids you used. hmmmmm
ReplyDeleteA lovely finish! HST's are a lot of fun... I really like this scattered value effect!
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful quilt. Love the backing fabric!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt! And the solids are a lovely tribute to Richie Benaud (the white, the beige, the bone, the ivory)!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous quilt and so random and lovely! I'm always looking at patterns and closely following all the instructions. This would be so simple and easy and stress free, and look at what you ended up with. It's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteMy friend steered me over here to look at this since I'm doing a HST quilt right now. I love the lay out you chose and I especially love the whites and creams you threw in. This quilt is so beautiful and has a really calming feel to it!
ReplyDeleteAmber Johnson
Gigi's Thimble
Lovely, lovely quilt....as always! I like that you switched the direction of the HST's. Your quilts always look so clean but fun. That backing fabric is perfect!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! I love that you mixed the ivory and white solids- it's really unique and really sweet!
ReplyDeleteA very lovely quilt, I like all the bright colors. A great job.
ReplyDeleteI love the mix of whites and creams in the solids
ReplyDeleteLove the way this turned out, great choices!!
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