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| Modern Big Block Half Square Triangle Quilt |
Well, this one was fun to make! I wanted this quilt to be about the colors, the fabrics and their textures, as well as a study of the lines that are a result of the layout of the Half Square Triangle units. It is a simple quilt but it required the right combination fabrics and some time spent on working out the layout of the units to create movement, whilst balancing the colors and designs of the fabrics.
My starting point for fabric selection was a beautiful light blue Japanese chambray fabric with a subtle texture and soft hand. From there I added several classic colors and prints ~ a red white stripe, black and white polka dot fabric and then focused on adding floral and several textured prints, including a heavier weight hand screen printed fabric by Ink and Spindle. And always just a pop of yellow.
Once the quilt top was complete I immediately basted the quilt and got started on the quilting. This quilt is quilted with closely spaced (1/2" apart) vertical lines. In addition I have quilted extra quilting lines along the diagonal lines created by the layout of the Half Square Triangles.A pattern of diamonds is created where the quilting lines cross as well as a texture that draws in the eye as well as your hand with a need reach out and to touch.
For the back of the quilt I have used a printed Japanese floral fabric with a linen look. It is a cotton fabric by Kokka Fabrics which has been in my stash for some time waiting for just the right project. Being a directional print it was just a few inches too narrow for my quilt top and as such I have added a strip of patchwork fabric along one long edge of the backing fabric - matching those of the quilt top. For the quilt binding I have used an extra narrow black and white stripe fabric also from stash - unfortunately no details on the selvage.
QUILT STATS
The finished quilt measures 42 inches x 56 inches.
The Fabrics:
Predominantly cotton quilting weight fabrics but also includes a
Predominantly cotton quilting weight fabrics but also includes a
heavier weight screen printed fabric.
Includes prints from the recently released Blueberry Park collection,
Japanese Import fabrics, and Tilda Fabric by designer Tone Finnanger.
Batting: Warm & White Batting by The Warm Company
This quilt is listed for sale in my Etsy Store.
Lots of photos!
As always, thank you for stopping by,
Rita
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