Friday, April 26, 2019

Quilt Top Finish = Bonus Project Decision

This week I have a lot going on in the sewing room, but not a lot I can show yet ;)  Good ol Market is fast approaching and that means secret sewing, but not secret for super long, so that is good!!!   I can share this sneak peek of a quilt top I finished up last week. It features Lollipop Garden Fabric by Lella Boutique for Moda.  Don't you just love those happy spring colors!!!  You know I especially love the purples :)    And on a side note, this is my first time trying the whole "quilt swirl" picture, and I have to say, they are a lot harder to swirl then they look.  Being honest, this picture was take number 5, tee hee hee :)


And now with the quilt top finished, I have an extra decision to make.  The quilt top used stitch and flip corners, so now I have a wonderful array of Bonus Half Square Triangles that I thought would make a cute little pillow to go with the quilt :) The only question is, what layout to do???    I played with a Giant Diamond, Straight Rows, Chevron, and Little Diamonds.    And of course, the possibilities go on and on :)



Do you have a favorite HST layout???  Help a girl decide :)

I hope you all have a very Happy Quilting Weekend!!!

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21 comments:

  1. Little diamonds is my favourite.

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  2. I like the crystal piecing look of the lower right.

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  3. I like the first version the best - one center diamond!

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  4. I'm sorry, that's not really a diamond. I still like the 1st photo (top row, left side) even if it's an Hourglass/Qtr-Sqr Triangle block!

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  5. The are all beautiful but Giant Diamond is my favorite!

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  6. I think that is what I love about half square triangles. So many possibilities.

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  7. Oh I always have a hard time with this. All of the arrangements are wonderufl
    Now, just make 4

    Really? the bottom right. But that is after a lot of agonizing hahah

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  8. Last half square triangle thing I did was a leader and ender and I ended up doing it like the bottom right - diamond set-up. Turned out very effective.

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  9. I absolutely LOVE the little diamonds! I can't wait to see which one you decide on!

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  10. Try this kind of layout with your lights and darks as another option: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/143200463139657934/
    I also have an entire HST board with fun ideas: https://www.pinterest.com/mpv61/quilting/hsts/

    I do love how much a person can do with HSTs!

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  11. I like the first one (the large diamond layout). Seems to show off the fabrics best.

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  12. I like the top left and bottom right--not sure I could pick between the two!

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  13. I like the large diamond layout. Not so busy!!

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  14. Broken dishes always look cute! That fabric looks yummy!

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  15. I really like the top left, but off-centered a little bit. It gives a more dynamic look!

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  16. Little Diamonds is my favorite. Can't wait to see the whole quilt. Love the fabric and the "quilt swirl".

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  17. Little Diamonds is really pleasing to my eye. But you're the maker and designer, I have faith in your decision. lol

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  18. I like the last one, it reminds me of little sailboats.

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  19. The bottom left layout makes your eyes linger longer because it is not often seen, so I vote for that one!

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Thank you so much for your sweet comments. I just love hearing from you!!
Have a Happy Quilting Day :)

Melissa