One patch quilts have been a favorite amongst quilters for as long quilters having been making quilts; where a simple shape allows the fabric to be the feature (such as the random use of fabric scraps, or a more carefully chosen fabric selection or color palette) or an intricate layout of a single repeating shape where the use of fabric dictates a design created by the one patch. One patch units and quilts vary from simple - squares, triangles, diamonds - to more complex - hexagons, clam shells, apple cores.
This week I have chosen to work with a diamond shape as my single repeating unit. For this quilt I have used a 60 degree Diamond Ruler by Creative Grids to cut my units quickly and accurately from fabric strips. I have also paid attention to the grain of the fabric (the fabric pieces are all "on grain" with the exception of a few that I re-arranged at the last minute! - as you do) for on-grain quilt top is going to be easier to baste and quilt. You can of course use any diamond template - paper or acrylic - or a ruler with 60 degree angle lines to cut your fabric pieces.
My fabric selection for this quilt consists of many of my stash favorites, some of which have been around for a number of years and others have only just arrived. I have used all printed fabrics and I have alternated a "light" (low volume) fabric with a darker fabric.
Piecing this quilt top together is not as difficult as you might think and there are definitely no inset seams. The diamonds are first sewn together in long vertical rows. The seams for each row are pressed in the one direction, alternating the direction of the seams for each row. That way when the vertical rows are sewn together all seams nest, points match perfectly, and you have a nice flat quilt top.
QUILT DETAILS
One Patch Quilts :: Diamonds
Quilt top measures 54 inches x 68 inches.
360 diamonds.
18 vertical rows of 20 diamonds.
Diamond fabric pieces have been cut from 3½" fabric strips.
using the Creative Grids 60 Degree Diamond Ruler
using the Creative Grids 60 Degree Diamond Ruler
Fabric Selection:
Printed cotton fabrics - alternating light/dark.
Ready for basting and quilting!
Thank you for stopping by,
Rita
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Lovely quilt!
ReplyDeleteI’m inspired again by another one of your beautiful creations!
ReplyDeleteI like the one patchers a lot.
ReplyDeleteSimple, fresh and cheerful!
I'm amazed at how quickly you can put a quilt top together! I'm a poky slow sewist. :-)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous quilt. Makes me want to order more fabric, even though, I have plenty to make this quilt.
ReplyDeleteI love how you are able to mix up color and print.
ReplyDeleteI rather like this idea, it could make me branch out from my usual hexagons. x
ReplyDeleteNeat idea.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely cute quilt!
ReplyDeleteI really love this - the fabrics are truly beautiful. I just ordered a diamond template yesterday for some hand sewing. I may start with a cushion. As you said, fabulous for scrap fabrics.
ReplyDeleteVery fresh looking.
ReplyDeleteOh this quilt is mighty pretty. I have this ruler!!
ReplyDeleteI will put this idea on my list. Yours turned out superb!!