Friday, January 23, 2015

Friday Finish: Pixelated Pinwheels


I've had this quilt by JeliQuilts pinned since she made it.  I loved the colors.  I loved that it was based on something from Ikea.  I have a thing for triangles.  Basically, I've just been waiting for the chance to make one of my own.  So when it was my turn to pick a block for my do. Good stitches group, I thought this would be perfect.


I asked each member to make a block of nine HSTs in warm and cool colors.  I requested solids, but any saturated, tone on tone print that read as a solid would do.  While they were doing that, I made a pile of single HSTs that I used to blend the two groups together.


Once I had the top pieced, I sent a picture to the group's Flickr page.  We're putting on a special exhibit at QuiltCon, and I just knew this quilt would have a good chance of being selected.  Luckily, it was! So I had to get it quilted and finished so I could send it in time for the show.

I struggled with what do do for the quilting.  The triangles are so angular, so I wanted to do something curvy to offset that, but I wanted something that I would be able to accomplish quickly and successfully.  Somehow, this pattern of tall archy squiggles popped into my head.  (if anyone can think of a better name, you'll win a gold star.)

I love that the straight lines don't take away from all those triagles, but because the squiggles are of random length, it's fun to look at.  I can't wait to see it hanging in Austin.


Linking up with Amanda Jean for Finish it up Friday!

10 comments:

  1. I think the quilting pattern should be called WORMS! :P Great idea for a group quilt, too.

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  2. This is going to be so fun to get to see in Austin! I really like how the quilting has added a soft texture to the quilt, and you did a fabulous job with the layout.

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  3. Gorgeous!!! I love the colors and the wavy quilting is perfect:-)

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  4. Absolutely fantastic, stunning, and lovely!!!

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  5. Love your quilt. Everything about it makes me smile.

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  6. Just stunning!! It makes me want to do one myself. x

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  7. That's an awesome idea for a bee quilt! It came out stunning! The first time I saw that postcard at Ikea I thought it would make a great quilt. I've actually got another picture from Ikea that I think would be an awesome modern sampler, if I ever get around to figuring out how to put it together :)

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  8. I absolutely love this quilt! It's so colorful and fun! Wish I was going to be able to be in Austin to see it in person.

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  9. Love the quilting and the bright colours.

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