Friday, June 8, 2012

A Kona Jelly Roll in Progress

Just like I said in my previous blog post, breaking into my Kona Jelly Roll wasn't easy, but once it was unfurled it was obvious that I had to take action.  Take the tape off a Jelly Roll and it can quickly become a hot mess unless you start cutting and stitching ...


I don't often work with fabric limited by quantity or pre-cut, particularly long narrow strips.  Revisiting my old favorite - the Half Square Triangle - quickly became part of the design equation to  make a quilt with a RPQ touch. I was a little surprised to look back and see that I haven't worked with Half Square Triangles all this year!


384 Half Square Triangles!
Hours of trimming HST's to just their teeny right size.



Background fabric:  Alexander Henry - Heath -  Metal

A battle of bulky seams tamed to lie flat
 with gentle pressure from a hot steam iron.


An adaptation of my Flock of Flying Geese Quilt made in June 2011.

I can't wait to start quilting.  The pressure is on not to overdo (and over think) the quilting design.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Rita

Alexander Henry - Heath - Metal ::  Sunday Stash #112