The blocks in this quilt are big - about 20". (A block is made up of two diamond shapes in each of the four colors.) I know that in order to get certain sized half square triangles, you have to cut squares at whatever inches plus something with eighths of an inch. If precision is required, I can figure this out. Since this quilt did not need to be a specific size, it didn't really matter if the blocks came out a few eighths of an inch bigger or not - as long as they were all the same size. So, I used 6" strips - which gave HST's of approximately 5". With 4 HST's across each block and the final layout having three blocks across by four blocks long, the quilt is a generous 60" x 80".
When it came to quilting, the speedy part of me just wanted to do a diagonal all over. But the part of me that doesn't really like black thread on white or light colors (or vice versa) prevailed. I quilted inside each non- black "diamond" shape with light grey thread and then inside each large black diamond with black thread. If you want to see this a little better, click on the photo to enlarge it.
What next? Finish up a UFO or start a new project? :) What would you do?
Yeah, I'm with you. I don't like quilting light on dark or dark on light eiher. Even a couple of stitches out of place has me reaching for the quilter's favourite tool! ;-)
ReplyDeleteYour solution is both time consuming and fiddly but so worth the effort! I have enlarged the photo to have a good look - the quilt is beautiful. Well done.
It's gorgeous! I love your use of solids!
ReplyDeleteThis quilt is STUNNING. I am in love with it. Great job!
ReplyDeleteAs for what to do next, I say start something new and do the Project Modern Challenge!
Really pretty. I like those big blocks!
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