I’m so in LOVE with this quilt. Perfect for my half-square triangle class and value class coming up in a couple weeks.
One of my favorite quilts E-V-E-R for sure. Maybe a hair behind Split Decision.
I did remove some of my first quilting and went with horizontal lines at 1.25″ apart.
It really allows the design to shine. And while we are on the subject of design, I’ve been asked about the layout for this quilt. There was no plan, seriously. Make your half-square-triangles and then put them up on the design wall. Don’t over think it.
However, if you want to play with value you could come up with some stellar designs.
I think I’ve found my go-to wedding gift for sure and already have a bevy of color combos nestled on my pin-board.
I was happy I used the Lush print for the back, it added a softness that can disappear with denser line quilting. I finished it off with binding made from the same purple shot cotton that forms some of the triangles on the front.
Pretty plain Jane and pretty pretty.
Hope everyone has a great holiday weekend. Don’t spend all your money on fabric sales.
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It’s a beauty for sure! Really great, love it too.
Have a great holiday weekend.
i can’t believe what a beauty this is! fantastic work in tip-top time.
Love this too! Those are so not my colors but I am in LOVE with this quilt! Fabulous! Wish I lived in Seattle so I could take your class!
I love it too! Sure like the colors and I think the horizontal lines have added a neat dimension to it.
love it so much katie! it turned out so fabulous, and that backing, ooo, love it!
I am so in lovewith it too! If I could copy it I would do so in a heart beat. Or you could just send it to me.
glen
Inspirational…colours are beautiful!
beautiful – so fresh and modern
and I love how well the backing goes with the top
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what sales?
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I’m in love with this quilt too ~ beautiful!
As we say in this house: Georges! (Instead of Gorgeous.)
Just divine, I can see how it is a favourite.
already spent it all last week 🙂 and it’s absolutely gorgeous!
I LOVE it! Maybe I can come hang out and snuggle under it and watch a movie 🙂
Hope you are enjoying this unexpected sunshine.
with a ginagrapefruit.
Wow, wow, wow, wow, wow, WOW!
W – O – W wow!
Gorgeous quilt, simple, classy, entertains the eyes and you even used my favourite colours!
Perfection!
I’m going to start my own half square triangle project in a quilting class on Saturday; thanks for the inspiration.
Enjoy!
Love that backing too!
Oh man, you created one of my favorite quilts ever, that green one. I still look at the picture every once in a while.
Hi Katie, here returning some quilt love! This HST colour play quilt is outstanding. I’m pretty sure I never would have included the eggplant colour with those blues and greens – it is genius, and gorgeous.
How fun that your family was in Vancouver for the game atmosphere! We have $10 tix to watch tomorrow’s game in the arena on the big screen….I watched yesterday’s game on my laptop set up beside my Featherweight on retreat. Now, that’s modern quilting.
Most of the family went up and got a hotel room and found a barstool. I’m from Detroit so I love hockey. My husband’s family were the managers of the Whitecaps back in the day, so we’ve got some Vancouver roots. I just love your newest quilt!
I love it too! The quilting is absolutely perfect! I think I’d go crazy trying to be random like that… 🙂
stunning! I need to make one of these, I just love it.
(I just realized the post I just commented was old, so I came here to find the finished quilt and answered my own question, sorry!)
I LOVE how this turned out. LOVE!!! And the quilting totally compliments the design.
This one is beautiful too!
I know I’m 2 yrs behind but I do love love this quilt pattern style. I’m a little confused … so do you make up hst and then place them willy-nilly? OR is there a set (real) pattern? Thanks.
use value:http://sewkatiedid.wordpress.com/2009/03/20/value-quilts-tutorial/
or go willy nilly.
I love this quilt, and I love the backing–it really adds to the whole effect!
Hi! I am new to quilting- do you think this is a good beginner quilt? What size were your HSTs in this one?
Hi Clara, 5.5″ unfinished and 5″ finished. My squares prior to constructing and trimming my hst were 6.”
Thank you Katie! Made the quilt roper over the weekend and am loving it!
Just found your beautiful quilt and wow! I love the way you went random and even allowed same colors to touch. This is a beautiful beautiful quilt. So clean and modern! Could you tell us what color of thread you used to quilt it? I wasn’t able to tell from the picture but I liked how it wasn’t super visible
Thanks Annie!
I think I just went white. It was so long ago I don’t remember. I generally go with a neutral;)