13 January 2012

Coming together

I made some more progress on my new quilt project yesterday.
I pieced 88 half-square triangle four patches, giving me a 65" x 47" field of random yellows and browns. That's half of what I need for the reverse applique. The yellow and brown will peek out through the field of green. A lot of the triangles will remain hidden behind the green. It's always so exciting for me to see what bits show through. I'm sure there's some way I could plan exactly how the triangles filled the stencil, but I'm certain I'm not interested.
I also pieced the back in large horizontal stripes of dark green and Kaufman Carolina Chambray in gold. Near the center I inset a 24" scrappy circle, built from trimmings from the quilt top background.
I love the mustardy gold chambray (a crossweave of yellow and brown) next to all the shades of green.

I won't be able to work on this again for a couple days as the weekend will be quite busy. Hope you're having as much fun as we are!
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13 comments:

  1. Lucy | Charm About YouJanuary 13, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    I agree the mustard and green look stunning. The triangles look wonderful too, I like the unknowing of what will show, planning too carefully is boring! Have a great weekend

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  2. MariQuiltsJanuary 13, 2012 at 10:08 AM

    Love it...can't wait to see where this goes!

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  3. PoppyprintJanuary 13, 2012 at 10:23 AM

    Oh my, oh my. This is gonna be good....

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  4. UnknownJanuary 13, 2012 at 11:06 AM

    This is tantalising - can't wait to see it emerge

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  5. Catherine FowlerJanuary 13, 2012 at 11:25 AM

    I can't wait to see this as it progresses. Would you please come up to Portland OR and teach your class sometime?

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    1. Dan RJanuary 13, 2012 at 11:45 AM

      Not making any promises, but do you have any suggestions for teaching venues in pdx?

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  6. QuiltjaneJanuary 13, 2012 at 1:39 PM

    Perfect colour combination of mustard and greens. So earthy. I keep looking at all the wonderful combinations of browns, greys and golds in the first picture.I keep seeing so many interesting fabrics.

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  7. Peppermint PinwheelsJanuary 13, 2012 at 2:31 PM

    I'm with Mari - can't wait to see the finale!

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  8. LeanneJanuary 13, 2012 at 4:14 PM

    I love this process that you use, and I have to say I love that back too.

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  9. ChrisJanuary 15, 2012 at 8:22 AM

    Really cool - it will be amazing.

    I love the circle - such a nice touch for the back. Do you have a tutorial or link on how you set them in the fabric?

    Thanks so much - have a good weekend!

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  10. LisaJanuary 15, 2012 at 10:32 PM

    Dan ... the colors are fabulous ... looking forward to see in this evolve!

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  11. AnnabellaJanuary 17, 2012 at 5:22 AM

    Amazing as ever!

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  12. JaceyJanuary 17, 2012 at 1:51 PM

    I'm really enjoying seeing your process. This feels so far above my head, but I love it! I can't wait to see how this shapes up.

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