Isn't it (and he) lovely? And it wasn't even supposed to be a hint! I already have a plan and am doing some prototyping before I go anywhere near these beautiful fabrics with my rotary cutter.
On the cutting mat this week are the fabrics from a Tradewinds layer cake which are waiting to be made into a quilt/wrap for Sprog 2.
I've been making HSTs and trying out this method for the first time:
I found the fabric moved together while I was sewing it, and I think this will necessitate a bit of squaring up, but it's certainly a very rapid way to make HSTs.
Pinwheels had been my plan, but I'm veering towards a random placing now. I'm also not sure how well the bamboo lattice works with the rest in this project - do you think they'll stand out too much from a tonal point of view? - and wondering if I should unpick these triangles. Such a horrible job!
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Pretty fabrics - and I wouldn't unpick anything! Especially if you can add a few other fabrics to maybe blend with the lattices.
ReplyDeleteFancy being married to your own fairy godmother - aren't you lucky?! Those Rubies are gorgeous...
ReplyDeleteAs for the HST's, I'll bet you can find a way to change the tonal value of your quilt in other ways too; you can use this to the design's advantage!
Great fabric, great husband and a great way of making HST's
ReplyDeleteThe tradewinds fabric is a stunner, such rich colors! And unpicking is your friend ;) If it's just a few then go for it and make 'em right..especially if it's gonna bother you each time you look at them. (just my 2cents ;)
ReplyDeleteIs there a quick way to calculate what full sized square you need for X sized little squares?
ReplyDeleteHi there!
DeleteThere are tutorials, and maths for that question, here at:
http://blossomheartquilts.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/hst-tutorial-and-maths-formula.html
and
http://whipup.net/2011/03/17/guest-blogger-series-half-square-triangles/
and
http://www.thatgirlthatquilt.com/2011/11/half-square-triangles-3-ways.html
I love pinwheel blocks but I admit to DREADING sewing them together. That middle point gets so bulky! I like the lattice fabric in your blocks.
ReplyDeleteThose rubies are gorgeous, what a good husband. The pinwheel layout looks beautiful I like it very much and the bamboo lattice complements the other fabrics really well.
ReplyDeleteYes I like the bamboo lattice as it gives less colour/design saturation on each half but you would see that better when laid out. What a lovely hubby.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely hubby you have - I am so envious of that stack you do not know!
ReplyDeleteawesome that hubby 'got it' you lucky girl! Thanks so much for linking up to wip Wednesday, where I am having a fun day guest-hosting!
ReplyDeletewhat a great husband!
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