I made this mini quilt for the EZ Triangle challenge for QuiltCon 2016. The challenge was to use a little triangle ruler (that doubles as a key chain) to make a quilt. My idea was to create a graphic design using appliqued triangles.
My first thought was to go with some Kona white as the background but that seemed to be a little flat. To give the background a little more interest while still preventing it from becoming too busy, I used some Oakshott fabric scraps I had won from Casey York Designs. The amount of scraps I had determined the size of the finished quilt (about 21" x 16").
To start, I chopped up the scraps into 4" wide by about 3-8" long and sewed them into strips. I then sewed the strips together at different angles. My hope was that the angles in the background paired nicely with the triangle applique.
I made the triangles from Kona pepper and used Heat and Bond lite to attach them to the quilt. I initially thought to make a sun type pattern with the triangles, but when I was not sold on that design I played around with other designs until I settled on this star-like design.
Next was my favorite part, the quilting. I must admit that I love tiny quilting. I find that it relaxing and I love the texture it gives the quilt. Because the quilt was small, it really did not to take me too much time to complete.
In the background I quilted each row of piecing with different designs, alternating between pebbles, swirls, and paisley patterns. I used tiny pebbles in the triangles. To blend in with the background I used a beige Aurifil thread (2310) and used Aurifil black for the triangles. Fingers crossed this gets into QuiltCon.
Thanks for dropping by!
- Finished size: 21" x 16"
- Fabrics: Oakshott fabrics and Kona pepper
- Thread: all 50 wt Aurifil. 2021 (cream) for piecing, 2310 (beige) for quilting background, 2692 (black) for triangles
I am linking up to Link a Finish Friday, Whoop Whoop Friday, Thank Goodness Its Finished Friday, Finish It Up Friday, Fabric Frenzy Friday, and Show Off Saturday @ Sew Can She.
This is lovely. I like how stark the appliqué is against the gentle oakshotts. Good luck with quiltcon!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful! The triangle star was a great idea, and the quilting helps bring it to life.
ReplyDeleteOk, if this doesn't get into QuiltCon, I'm pouting for you. This tiny quilt is packed full of quilty texture goodness. I love a white background, but I think you hit the nail on the head by choosing to do a soft scrappy background. It adds a whole new layer of fun to the quilt.
ReplyDeleteWhat a BEAUTIFUL SWEET LIL quilt! ❤️❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏
ReplyDeleteThat's a great quilt. I love the background
ReplyDeleteIn love!! This is amazing! The quilting looks like so much fun and makes a big impact!
ReplyDeleteI certainly hope it gets into QuiltCon because I want to see it up close and personal!
ReplyDeleteI love tiny quilting, too, Cheryl, and I especially like the view of your quilting from the back. Good luck with your entry (entries?). :)
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful! Good luck with quiltcon!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful mini. I love how you quilted it. Best of luck at Quiltcon!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome creation! Hope you get in - I've got my fingers crossed for my Patchwork Suburb (http://quiltfabrication.blogspot.com/2015/12/patchwork-suburb.html)
ReplyDeleteGood luck!
The pieced background was a great idea! I really like the movement you achieved with the angles. Fingers crossed for QuiltCon!
ReplyDeleteI love your interpretation of the challenge! I know you will get accepted! The concept, the colors and the quilting are fabulous Cheryl!
ReplyDeleteHoly wow, Cheryl! I LOVE the quilting on this one!! There is nothing like pebbles to create that great texture! And the improv piecing of the Oakshott fabrics was a brilliant choice. Good luck with QuiltCon!!
ReplyDeleteYou just blew me away - This is amazing Cheryl and I love it! The tiny quilting and the improv piecing you did are very awesome indeed!
ReplyDeleteYour mini quilt is absolutely stunning, I LOVE both sides!
ReplyDeleteThe back is "almost" as beautiful as the front. Lovely quilting.
ReplyDeleteIt looks great, Cheryl, and wonderful quilting too!!
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Wow. This is awesome. You did a great job. Such creativity.
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful little quilt. The oakshotts are a perfect background, and I love the quiltig.
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful, Cheryl! I love how the triangle star pops off the background, but the background still has plenty of interest going on too. I love the quilting on the back too!
ReplyDeleteVery cool. I love both the background and the triangle design.
ReplyDeleteI love it! This is just the kind of pattern I have been looking for. The different quilting patterns are so fun.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous quilt and quilting!!!
ReplyDeleteWow Cheryl this is fabulous! I just love everything about this. I'm bookmarking this post for sure - This design would make gorgeous placemats!
ReplyDeleteVery clever! Love your idea with the pastel backgrounds and the quilting different in the alternating triangle strips.
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ReplyDeleteThis is such a great interpretation of this challenge. I love the contrast between the dark solid and the pastels, and the quilting is stunning!
ReplyDeleteI love your mini quilt and all the beautiful quilting you did on it. Gorgeous!!!!
ReplyDeletewow!!! what a beautiful finish! and that quilting is wonderful! way to go!
ReplyDeletethanks for linking up to finish it up Friday!
This is a terrific little quilt and I ink you nailed it on graphic impact. I also think you nailed it on the quilting Cheryl! Awesome!
ReplyDeleteThis is just beautiful! The oakshott cottons really give the background dimension as does the various quilting. Good luck with the challenge.
ReplyDeleteWow! That is pretty dang awesome!!
ReplyDeleteThe back is just as pretty as the front. I love quilting small projects, too.
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