Triangles, she is a mini quilt about 22" x 16" after I washed her.
Folks suggested that the binding have a bit of the orange linen from the back, and my son suggested it go around the corner. I followed both suggestions, I think it works prefectly.
The quilting was done with a variegated Valdani thread - white, cream, goldish. And I stitched the lines close together with uneven spacing and slightly wobbly. I have to say that this quilting looks like far more work than it was. Washing added just the right amount of texture.
The back is Essex Linen in orange.
The front is creamy white Essex Linen and various quilting cottons.
I just love this little quilt, I need to make it a label and hanging corners, pack it with some goodies and send it off to my secret partner in the swap. I might need to make another for me, but I am thinking of making one that is similar but bigger, maybe lap sized.
Remember the original picture that got so much flickr attention. The quilt has lost some of the luminous quality of this photo. Also, I still wonder if I should have put in the work to piece that second from the left bottom triangle out of line like it is in this first photo. But overall, I love how this idea has played out in the finished quilt.
Oh, and it is time to start getting your Q2 lists finalized as the link to post them will open on April 8, and you will have a week to get your list up.
Thank you again to our wonderful tutorial authors - each of the tutorials was awesome I thought. I hope you have enjoyed them too. I will post a list of the tutorials and links to them on the 2013 FAL page so you will be able to easily find them again, just give me a day or so to do that. Feel free to share anything you make using the tutorials in the FAL flickr group here.
Best,
Leanne
And she is gorgeous !
ReplyDeleteFabulous Leanne! Perfect I think! You must make one for yourself.
ReplyDeleteLovely little mini - and I love that you have a thread called goldfish.
ReplyDeleteWell done on a successful first quarter.
Beautiful quilt Leanne! A big one would be amazing!
ReplyDeleteFabulous- as we have come to expect from you! So original!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love the quilting and now I think I may need some orange Essex. And yes, the FAL is definitely working! I'm sure you are, too!
ReplyDeleteShe's lovely, I'd have a hard time parting with such a quilt. Great that you're planning another one for yourself.
ReplyDeleteTriangles looks wonderful! You have such a great way with seemly simple shape and design. Your works like this and shattered never look like they have too much negative space yet are so clean and uncluttered too. I love it, hope you all make time to make a version for yourself. Good suggestion from your son on the corner binding in orange - works a treat!
ReplyDeleteIt looks fantastic, Leanne! I love the quilting you did. What a lucky partner!
ReplyDeleteI love your little quilt and the negative space around the triangles. From the back, the quilted triangle where the quilting lines cross is sooooo clever! Great job. Your finish along motivated me to work extra hard and get one more finish before I post my link later today. Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteIt looks perfect, and I hadn't even noticed the difference from the original photo til you pointed it out!
ReplyDeleteGREAT IDEA FOR BINDING. THE FAL HAS BEEN FABULOUS! tHANKS SEW MUCH. i AM VERY MOTIVATED TO CONTINUE FINISHING.
ReplyDeleteI really, really love this. The quilting is perfect. I need to try it!
ReplyDeleteoh I love little Triangles! Very very fun and the bit of orange binding and your quilting is just perfect!
ReplyDeleteIt's perfect, absolutely perfect in every way. And so you!
ReplyDeleteReally love it :-)
ReplyDeleteVery very pretty! Great choice on the quilting.
ReplyDeleteI really, really love it - lucky partner!
ReplyDeleteLeanne, I just love your little quilt! This morning I decided rather than change out pictures over my bed, I would do a quilt for the space and this one (yours) may be just the ticket - fun and easy on the eyes! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThat's a real beauty. Great decision on the binding.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love the triangles. Can't believe you are giving it away!
ReplyDeleteIt is absolutely perfect, no second guessing what ifs thank you missus!!!
ReplyDeleteThe mini is just beautiful. Di x
ReplyDeleteThe triangle quilt is a beauty. I really like all the use of linen and that splash of orange binding is perfect.
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous! I really love this mini
ReplyDeleteIt would make a stunning lap sized quilt - I love it and so will your very lucky partner!
ReplyDeleteUtterly gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWhat is Valdani thread like compared to, say, Aurifil?
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful. Lovely color combo and the quilting is wonderful. Love the close lines and intersection.
ReplyDeleteOooh, I love it, another lovely. Do you have time to sleep at all??? Tx
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