I have certainly had my daily dose of sewing and Half Square Triangles this week. This project was totally addictive and I have sat and sewn obsessively and compulsively until the quilt top was complete, way late into the evening (or perhaps I should say the early hours of the morning).
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The quilt top measures 51 inches x 69 inches
is made up of 72 blocks each pieced from 4 Half Square Triangles
blocks measure 6 1/2 inches
a total of 288 Half Square Triangle blocks
plus
24 setting triangles (top, bottom and both sides)
Quilt inspired by: Bemused
Piecing this quilt top this week was a mammoth task which I have thoroughly enjoyed! However, as I finally look up and around me, I have come to the conclusion that working with my scrap bin causes huge amounts of mess; threads, teeny tiny scraps and dust bunnies galore. It's time to down the rotary cutter and start some serious housekeeping.
Love, love it!
ReplyDeleteI just can't stop staring at it. I'm going to try it. And I just put this in the "We Love It" section of our sidebar. Thanks for the inspiration! Susan
ReplyDeleteWow, that's pretty jaw dropping amazing. Even my husband who could admittedly care less about things says it looks pretty awesome.
ReplyDeleteSigh!!
ReplyDeleteI'm in love.
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ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning. I could see why you stayed up till the wee hours to finish this up. I can't stand staring at it either. Inspirationing...one of these days I'll do something like this :). Great job.
ReplyDeleteLovely Rita. Your scraps are heavenly.
ReplyDeleteI started a doll quilt for a swap yesterday based on your pictures. Each finished half square triangle is only 1.25 inches. I have never made such tiny triangles! Thanks for the inspiration. I'll send you a link to a picture of the finished project when I am done.
ReplyDeleteThat is so cheerful. I am in love. Great Quilt. What did you do for border? I love the Bemused one as well.
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Gorgeous. I guess if you have great taste in fabric overall, then a scrap-bin quilt like this one will be just as fabulous as something planned and purchased for.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the inspiration.
Thank you for letting me visit! I always really enjoy reading your blog!
ReplyDeleteWow. Super-awesome. I think I need to start one. Now.
ReplyDeleteYour productivity never ceases to surprise - another great job x
ReplyDeleteInsanely good. Both close up and far away. Love that it's a scrap-buster as well. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYou never cease to amaze me. Absolutely stunning.
ReplyDeleteThis is great! I think I'm going to start making these squares from scraps as I work on other projects. I think I'd go nutty from doing all of them at once! (I'm far too impatient for that!) But, I really like how this turned out. Yup.... going to start cutting squares, making triangles, and setting them aside!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the inspiration!
-mab
Rita, it's gorgeous!
ReplyDeletel normally work with reproductions, but this georgous quilt is calling my name. Thanks for sharing the photo's.
ReplyDeleteWOW, absolutely gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely adore this quilt, and it is one of those quilts that I love even more every time I look at it. I don't know how to explain it, but there is something so cheerful, friendly, and comforting about this quilt. Beautiful but homey, with a nice modern traditional feel to it.
ReplyDeleteJust love this one Rita, and proves again that every little piece of fabric is worth keeping ..
ReplyDeletevery cool..
ReplyDeleteIts so happy !!!!
ReplyDeleteSorry,wy didn't you call the cleaning lady?
ReplyDeleteStill it looks beautifull.
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ReplyDeleteI love scrappy quilts! This looks great!
ReplyDeleteWOW.!! It's Beautiful...
ReplyDeletecheers
Absolutely beautiful! The fact that it is make from your scraps is fabulous! Well done!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful quilt -- you have/had great scraps. It's very happy looking. You should be proud of it.
ReplyDeleteWow, it's great! Few solids, that's unusual for you! So the question remains: how much of a dent did you put in the scrap bin? :)
ReplyDeleteJust an absolute beautiful finish!! I find the same thing working with the scrap bin. I am currently working on a bordered diamonds quilt (posted today) and the scrap bin has been in use constantly. I am finding the same things that you are finding when you are done for the day. A mess.
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful Rita - love the colours, another great HST quilt.
ReplyDeleteWonderful
ReplyDeleteSimply Amazing! Here HST stands for Harmonized Sales Tax lol
ReplyDeleteyour quilts are always so stunning...this one is so bright and cheerful
ReplyDeleteI love HST...and your scraps are awesome...and the quilt is stunning. Absolutely.Stunning.
ReplyDeleteScrap-tacular! My kind of quilt! I love it!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely one of my favourites from you.
ReplyDeleteI love it! So bright and cheerful!
ReplyDeleteHuge love! I just did my first project with Half Square Triangles (a little rainbow of them in a frame around some crewelwork) and it was delicious.
ReplyDeleteAck, how does one choose what to quilt when they don't have the luxury of making many!?!
Your quilt inspired me to make a quilt out of triangles, too. I started it yesterday and will post the progress I made in the next couple of days. (The design is different, but the inspiration is all yours!)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful quilt! HST's are so versatile.
ReplyDeleteThis quilt is simply stunning!! And just think how much lighter your scrap bin is now that you've done it! Looks like just the thing I need to slim mine down some..... Great job!!
ReplyDeleteThis quilt is amazing! I love that you made it with scraps!
ReplyDeleteI hope you're keeping those blunt corners Rita! It would make it EXTRA fabulous then :-) Love those HST's to boot!
ReplyDeleteomg, this is sooo gorgeous! all your quilts are, but this one blew me away. i just couldn't admire it and not stop to tell you how much. i envy your skills, your creativity, your way with color, and your scrap bin. :)
ReplyDeleteWow. Just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteStunning, absolutely stunning. Just keep looking at it and not the dust bunnies! Great inspiration, yet again.
ReplyDeleteFabulous! I have to admit, I don't love making HST with anything less than 6 inch squares. I love how yours look. Thanks for including the details of how you made it.
ReplyDeleteI love this. I really like the idea that with fabulous fabric and one simple shape you can create such an amazing quilt.
ReplyDeleteOh the colors are just terrific.......
ReplyDeleteits a lovely quilt.
Dust bunnies......yeah they make good company......my sewing room is a mess too!
Happy Sewing
Wow- Absolutely gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteIncredible! I love your scrap busting quilts!!
ReplyDeleteI'm crazy about this quilt, it's fantastic photographed on the blue ladder. I'd love to make one at the retreat I'm going on with your permission.
ReplyDeleteThe colors you have chosen are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteDo you mind if I pin this post? I'll include your website add.
ReplyDeleteHave just found this on Pinterest, its absolutley gorgeous
ReplyDeleteI am going to make this my next quilt project! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI truly wish to make this my next quilt project. I love your burst of colors!
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