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Jagged Chevron Mini Quilt
Measures 20 inches x 24.5 inches
78 Half Rectangle Triangles (HRT's)
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It has been so very long since my last Mini Quilt Monday blog post! I love making mini quilts for they are a great way to experiment with fabric, color, patterns, rulers, templates etc as well as learn and practice new techniques.
This design has been on my mind for some time and is created by joining rows of Half Rectangle Triangles, then offsetting and separating each rows with a strip of fabric - sashing - to create a jagged Chevron effect. It did have to experiment with block size (and several different color combinations) and sashing width to finally get a result that I was happy with.
I have again used my Bloc-Loc Half Rectangle rulers for the job of trimming the over-sized HRT units to size, with the diagonal channel hugging the seam allowance for quick/accurate ruler placement. Over-sizing and trimming units is still my preferred sewing method so these rulers really do suit my needs. [All Bloc-Loc Rulers are now available from the Fat Quarter Shop]. This one set of rulers makes up to 14 different HRT sizes.
Robert Kaufman Kona Cotton colors used:
456 Shale (grey), 479 Mediterranean (blue), 476 Grellow (yellow), and 1387 White.
My favorite part however was the quilting, and I really went to town on this one. Lots of quilting using the walking foot, with much turning of the quilt. Not any of the lines were marked, instead I used the edge of my walking foot as a guide and visually estimated the turning point. It took some time to find my quilting groove and for a while there my seam ripper was my very best friend, but after some trial and error it all fell into place.
I also matched the top thread to the color of the fabric, and added a few contrast colors for interest. I use a shorter stitch length - 3.2 as compared to my usual 4.0 stitch length - which made it easier to gauge if another stitch, or more stitches, were required prior to turning.
I would like to make Mini Quilt Monday more of a regular feature here, however I don't make any promises for this small piece took way longer than anticipated. I loved making it though so I will definitely have to make time for more small projects like this.
Thank you for stopping by,
Rita
RELEVANT LINKS:
More RPQ Mini Quilts
More RPQ Half Rectangle Triangle Projects
More RPQ Bloc-Loc Ruler Projects
Oh I love this pattern! The color scheme especially had me thinking SHARK (teeth)!
ReplyDeleteGreat design!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the recommendation for the BlocLoc--- hadn't seen this before.
ReplyDeleteHad to laugh at the previous comment because our local NHL team is the Sharks, and their uniform is teal and white. So I thought of sharks too
Love this Rita, the quilting especially makes this for me. I've had the bloc loc HRT rulers for several months now and still haven't used them. I feel pretty bad :-/
ReplyDeleteLove this quilt! Really unique!!!!
ReplyDeleteIs there anything better than quilt 'selfies'? Love the close-ups.
ReplyDeletevery nice and the loc bloc looks a good ruler to have
ReplyDeleteLovely quilt. A larger one would be awesome. Like everything about it...colours, design, quilting and the tip about the loc bloc ruler. Thanks for that and the tips about how you made it.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful quilt in great colours... I love the HSRs!! And we'll done on the quilting, it really makes the quilt!
ReplyDeleteI love everything about this quilt. Well done!
ReplyDeleteLove those colors and the quilting really makes it!
ReplyDeleteWow! would love a real step by step tutorial for this one!
ReplyDeleteCool design, colors, and quilting. I love everything about it! Hope to see some more of your experiments on your blog.
ReplyDeleteThis quilt is beautiful, both colors and pattern.
ReplyDeleteI was a bit confused by the title at first but then I realized my mistake - the "Jagged mini quilt" somehow became a "Mick Jagger Quilt" in my head :-)
Liebe Grüße aus Berlin / Germany
Mond
This quilt is awesome! The different threads for quilting really makes it super awesome!
ReplyDeleteLove your quilt and definitely worth all trial and error effort. A great result.
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty. Your definitely amazing getting all those points to look so perfect. I love LOVE the colours
ReplyDeleteLove the colours!
ReplyDeletestunning- no other word for it
ReplyDeleteVery neat effect!
ReplyDeleteSo pointy... And so cute! Love the quilting, Rita. Well worth all that time and effort... and turning. Mini quilt Mondays rock!
ReplyDeleteYou are so clever Rita, stunning colour choice and beautiful quilting no wonder this project was time consuming but very satisfying eye candy. Well done.
ReplyDeleteLesley