I got a few more half square triangles sewn together and had a small epiphany... Pinwheels!
Faith (her sister) commented last time that she liked the plain half square triangle layout because it showcased the fabrics better. I agreed with her, but I still wasn't happy with the plain layout. Then I was skimming an old quilting magazine and saw a pinwheel quilt, and realized it would keep like fabrics together, while adding an element of whimsy to the quilt. I have about 80 more half square triangles to sew, then I can start ironing these and piecing them into pinwheels.
Remember the contest I publicized to win Heather Bailey fabrics? I won!
I ordered a few more fabrics from Chelsea, and have a couple more smaller cuts of fabric on the way from a different shop. These fabrics are quite bright, which I tend not to work with normally, so it will be a fun challenge to combine them in a quilt. I have a pattern in mind, but want to get the pinwheel top done first.
Faith (her sister) commented last time that she liked the plain half square triangle layout because it showcased the fabrics better. I agreed with her, but I still wasn't happy with the plain layout. Then I was skimming an old quilting magazine and saw a pinwheel quilt, and realized it would keep like fabrics together, while adding an element of whimsy to the quilt. I have about 80 more half square triangles to sew, then I can start ironing these and piecing them into pinwheels.
Remember the contest I publicized to win Heather Bailey fabrics? I won!
I ordered a few more fabrics from Chelsea, and have a couple more smaller cuts of fabric on the way from a different shop. These fabrics are quite bright, which I tend not to work with normally, so it will be a fun challenge to combine them in a quilt. I have a pattern in mind, but want to get the pinwheel top done first.
6 comments:
wow, that quilt is going to be gorgeous! i love the white and all the colors. that's about as technical as i can get, quilt-wise. look for a quilty giveaway on my blog this week!
and congrats on your fabric win! cool!
Well, duh -- why didn't I think of pinwheels -- I love pinwheels! Great choice! Love all of your cupcakes from the last post -- yumyum!
I love the pinwheels, and I love the new fabric, too!
the new design looks awesome!
i love pinwheels. those are look really nice.
Have you thought of a quilting pattern yet? :)
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