I have a confession.
Triangles kinda scare me.
Not in a “I need to run and hide” kind of way, but more of an “ugh, this is going to get messy” kind of way!
I typically prefer sewing my triangles using the HST or HRT
methods. Unless of course I’m going improv, in which case I’m totally down for
a little wonkiness!
methods. Unless of course I’m going improv, in which case I’m totally down for
a little wonkiness!
But working with straight up triangles leaves you exposed to
that bias edge and it can have a mind of its own.
that bias edge and it can have a mind of its own.
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So now you understand my frame of mind when I pulled up this
month’s Modern Sewcialites Block of the Month pattern and noticed there were raw edge triangles involved – eeeek!
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So now you understand my frame of mind when I pulled up this
month’s Modern Sewcialites Block of the Month pattern and noticed there were raw edge triangles involved – eeeek!
But here’s what’s so fun about quilting – the more you do
it, the better you get. Practice, practice and a little more practice!
it, the better you get. Practice, practice and a little more practice!
And a few pins don’t hurt either 😉
Once I read the pattern, then it was onto the scrap bin for
inspiration.
inspiration.
FABRIC SELECTION
I opted to keep some of the pink I used in my House Block,
partly because I already had some squares about the size needed (= path of least
resistance 😉). And partly because I wanted some
continuity between these scrappy blocks.
partly because I already had some squares about the size needed (= path of least
resistance 😉). And partly because I wanted some
continuity between these scrappy blocks.
Once I had the pink selected, I then opted for this blue print
called Buttercup Drops from Amy Sinibaldi’s Playground fabric collection for Art Gallery fabrics that
I used in my Playtime quilt.
While I was in that section of my fabric stash, I also pulled these Jumpsie Daisy Sweetice and Fun Hopscotch prints from
the same collection.
called Buttercup Drops from Amy Sinibaldi’s Playground fabric collection for Art Gallery fabrics that
I used in my Playtime quilt.
While I was in that section of my fabric stash, I also pulled these Jumpsie Daisy Sweetice and Fun Hopscotch prints from
the same collection.
For a little added texture, I found this grey linen that’s
been kicking around my stash since 2014 (leftover from my first aprons and
pillows I made and sold! Love how those little bits are full of memories!).
been kicking around my stash since 2014 (leftover from my first aprons and
pillows I made and sold! Love how those little bits are full of memories!).
MATERIALS USED
Gray linen – this Essex Linen would be a good substitute
With the exception of my January block which is still a WIP
and may get scrapped and started over (that’s the current thought in any case),
I’m totally up to date with this quilt-along (QAL). Woot woot!!
and may get scrapped and started over (that’s the current thought in any case),
I’m totally up to date with this quilt-along (QAL). Woot woot!!
BLOCK ROUND-UP
I love this block as it totally reminds me of the first quilt block I ever made – pinwheels! And that playtime led to my very first quilt and discovering a true love for quilting. Pinwheels will always have a special place in my heart!
In case you missed the other quilt blocks you can see:
February here and
Oh, and
Stephanie from the Modern Sewciety also shares a monthly round-up of what my quilty sewcialite sisters have been
stitching up.
And if you’re looking to get in on this QAL, you can sign up here to become a member of the Modern Sewcialites. The monthly membership gives you access to the QAL as well as some other
bonus content.
bonus content.
3 down, 1 under construction and 8 more to go!
Happy quilting!
xo
Shannon
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Beautiful block – that blue print is absolutely gorgeous!!
Yes, that print is just so good!!