made as I figured out that the Tri Recs ruler set was not the same ruler that
Sarah from Confessions of a Fabric Addict is using for her Christmas in July project -
Cynthia from Quilting is more fun than Housework commented that I was making lemonade out of quilty lemons, and gave me the idea for this post! Thanks, Cynthia!
This week, I finished up the eight triangles, using the Tri Recs rulers the correct way, and ended with this layout in a rectangle that measures about 12.5 x 24.5.
To make for a quick finish, I just quilted the piece really simply with the scallop stitch on my Pfaff.
Backing is the gold I used on the back of my Circle of Sisters mini and binding is the same dark pink as the centers of the diamonds.
After I finished sewing on the binding, I decided to add some big stitch hand quilting with white perle cotton to some of the diamonds.
Even though this wasn't what I set out to make, it's been fun to turn it into something I like anyway!
Meanwhile, I've ordered a true 45 degree triangle ruler, the same one Sarah recommends using, and as soon as it comes I'm going to try her blocks all over again!
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And Sandra's DrEAMi linkup for July!
Wonderful save, love your mini and your quilting.
ReplyDeleteGreat new use of your triangles, pretty and clever, I love it!
ReplyDeleteYou have a great save from your lemons;) I like the addition of the big stitch hand quilting, it gives it a little extra something!
ReplyDeletelove your name for this quilt and like those blocks - seems like a month or so ago I saw someone else realize they didn't have the right ruler and they thought they were doing it right like you and it was the same type of ruler
ReplyDeleteIt certainly ended up being something beautiful! You adapted, went with the flow and conquered the little 'triangle' issue...which turned out not to be an issue at all! Well done!
ReplyDeleteI probably would have done the same as you. I visited Sarah's blog and although I have never seen that particular ruler she used I have done a quilt block with those triangles. I used a 60 degree ruler to cut mine and so I am confused by how she put her block together.
ReplyDeleteYour project turned out quite nice.
Pink Lemonade?! LOVE it!!! That was a great way to turn your oops into a small USABLE quilt.
ReplyDeleteAnd it's perfect for a summer table scene! Love it.
ReplyDeleteA very nice finished project indeed. Pearl cotton makes for a great big quilt stitch.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute little runner! You did a great job using up those blocks into a fun little project. I see PINK in there too!
ReplyDeleteI like your pink lemonade quilt.
ReplyDeleteOh those fabrics are so fun together. Love the added big stitches too
ReplyDeleteGreat fabrics!
ReplyDeleteGreat job turning these blocks into something useful. I am glad you bought the ruler. I sure liked the hexagon you tried first.
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up with Oh Scrap!
Fantastic!
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