A peek at what I have been working on for the last few days. A simple quilt featuring just one shape, an equilateral triangle, and all the blues ... dark blue, navy blue, sky blue, aqua ... and black, and grey. Plus a splash of soft pink and red, for working within the constraints of a limited color palette is a challenge for me, in a good way.
Working with triangles can be tricky for the bias edges of the fabric pieces need to be handled carefully so as not to stretch them, and it helps to pay attention to the grain of the fabric when sewing the triangles together. This design requires accurate cutting, gentle fabric handling, and accurate 1/4 inch seam allowance sewing to match seams and to end up with a flat and even quilt top.
with the AccuQuilt Equilateral Triangle die with 4 1/2" Sides
to cut all the fabric pieces. Using a fabric cutter and die helps to ensure that your triangles are cut accurately, and provided that you pay attention to the grain of the fabric when cutting AND when sewing your triangles together, it really does come together well. I also like that this particular die cuts notches on the sides of the triangles and trims the corners which makes it easy to line up your fabric pieces.
QUILT DETAILS
Equilateral Triangle Quilt ~ the Blues
Quilt top measures 56 inches x 66 inches.
18 rows of 27 triangles = 486 triangles
Printed Fabrics:
A range of prints from stash in blues and low volume/white background,
including several pieces of Liberty of London Tana Lawn.
Solid fabrics:
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I am very pleased with how this quilt came together and I love the color palette! While the color palette for this quilt is limited, the fabric play was the opposite; rummaging through my fabric stash, auditioning prints, playing with contrast, and refining the selection. This is a task I could happily do time and again.
Ready for basting and quilting.
More soon.
Rita
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Looks so summery, love it.
ReplyDeleteRita every top you do immediately becomes my favorite. Sorry to the last one that was my favorite. Some day I want to grow up to be just like you.
ReplyDeleteI love the color way.
ReplyDeletewith me it's 3 inch squares and more three inch squares
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! That is beauty!!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet, calming, elegant, lovely quilt. I adore your fabric choices! :)
ReplyDelete~Lizzy
Beautiful! You convinced me to purchase the same cutting template that you used.
ReplyDeleteIt's very striking!
ReplyDeleteLove it, it's a beauty!
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely colour combinations. Do you have any tips for avoiding the bulk created where 6 pieces come together? Do you press your seams open?
ReplyDeleteI love the colour combinations. Thank you for the tips on working with triangles. x
ReplyDeletethis is a pretty quilt Rita. I like it very very much. Soothing and nice.
ReplyDeleteI love working with triangles and your advice is very helpful
the colours on this one are so pleasant. they came together very well.
ReplyDeleteSimply lovely. Quilts don't have to be overly elaborate to be lovingly appreciated by the recipient. Your ideas are great inspiration to folks that might not otherwise try this wonderful art form.
ReplyDeleteLove this!
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