Thanks to all of the encouragement you guys provided when I last posted about this quilt, it is now a finished top.
There are twenty blocks in a 4 by 5 formation. Each block finishes at 15 inches so that makes this top 60 x 80 inches. That is the size of a queen size mattress so I am thinking about adding a border or two so that it can easily be used on a queen sized bed. My bed maybe? I'm not sure about that part yet.
Each of those larger blocks is comprised of 16 half square triangles. When I got close to the finish line for these blocks, I was ONE half square triangle short. Instead of making another scrappy strippy one, I simply made one from a single print fabric. I liked that there was just one that is not like the others. A Where's Waldo for half square triangles. It took me a while to find it in the full front view photo. Every quilt needs a little secret so that is my secret for this one.
I first posted about the idea of this quilt last June. The earlier posts have links to block instructions, pinterest inspiration that helped me figure out the layout, and the story of how this quilt came to be.
- About That Day I Was Taking A Break From Sewing - June 27, 2015
- Scrappy Strip Quilt Progress - Choosing a Layout - July 6, 2015
- Scrappy Strip Quilt - Making Progress - January 29, 2016
The story of this quilt isn't over, though. There will be borders and quilting and binding. Eventually. I'm just happy to have made it this far. I imagine you will see it again one or two more times before it is finished. Thanks for letting me share it with you.
Keep on sharing! Beautiful quilt with lots of happy colors.
ReplyDeleteThank you! It's fun to share.
DeleteLooks great! In the overall view it seems to have a more random effect, as if it uses improv-pieced "made" fabric. But a closer look shows a more simple approach. I really like the effect.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ben. I like the idea of trying a similar design using a true improv approach. My bin of scraps is ever growing so we'll see.
DeleteGreat scrappy quilt!
ReplyDeleteThank you Shannon! It is always fun to see how far those scraps will go.
DeleteGreat design for a scrappy quilt! Love how bright it is.
ReplyDeleteThank you! Bright and colorful are my favorite quilts.
DeleteAbsolutely fantastic Deborah! Congrats on the flimsy finish!
ReplyDeleteThank you! Hoping it won't be too long before I can share it as a finished quilt.
DeleteI've heard the Amish leave one thing off in their quilts. It's funny, without trying, I seem to have one thing that's off in each of my quilts, too. I can't find your full HST! The top is lovely. What a beautiful project to work on.
ReplyDeleteThank you. Yes, I have heard that about the Amish as well. I am sure I often have more than one thing with most quilts, but I do like the quirkiness of that. I will show the secret block when it is a finished quilt.
DeleteDo you have a pattern ? Love scrappy quilts.
ReplyDeleteThe diamond strings half square triangle block instructions are from Bonnie Hunter over at quiltville.com. Look in her free patterns section for Diamond Strings. The layout I used for the overall look is in one of the prior posts for this project. Hope this helps you get started.
DeleteI love the colors in this one. Somehow it looks like crystals. I love scrappy quilts. (and I think I found the one 'off' HST ;-))
ReplyDeleteThank you! And good eye for spotting the secret square.
DeleteI love the use of yellow as your background color. It works perfectly with the bright scrappy fabrics.
ReplyDeleteThank you! This was a stash buster quilt and yellow was the only light color with enough yardage on hand. I think that worked out just fine. I like it, too.
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