As I work, I'm always thinking about the way I do things -- is it easier, does it make sense, could it help a newbie, am I the only one... While a couple of tips have been mulling around in my mind, I haven't had time to take pictures. Visits from family trump blogging any day. What can I say?
I'm linking up with Connie at Freemotion on the River today to show my progress on Mary's Triangles before it outgrows my design wall (and before y'all get totally tired of hearing about MT).
[Oh, here's a tip: Use a flannel-backed plastic tablecloth as a design wall. But you probably knew that already. Next Tuesday I'll show you a non-destructive way to hang one and other neat things to do with them, so stay tuned!]
Anyway, I have decided to group the blocks by triangle color since I had several fabrics in my starting group that were in coordinating colorways. And also because my brain just requires a semblance of organization, even in a scrappy quilt. I can't help it. It's me.
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| MT as of 6/24 |
Since last reporting I have added a round of rusty rose triangles. Rather than continuing with this scheme for the rest of the quilt, I am considering some different settings for the corners. The beauty of MT is the variety of setting options. Basically, anything that works for HSTs or log cabins will work for MT. Judy Martin's log cabin books have been a great inspiration.
I'm hoping to get the center rows together this week as I think this is as wide as it will be.
Thanks for visiting today. And come back soon.
I just love the setting you've decided on! My mind demands order out of the chaos too :) I love scrappy, but it has to be controlled scrappy if I'm going to be happy :) Those yellows really add sparkle, and the rose ones bring it all into order!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Teresa. I thought I had too many yellows at first, but now I'm having to look for places to use them. Trying not to be toooo organized, but you understand ....
DeleteSo pretty. I really like the design and color.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by and taking time to comment.
DeleteI am not tired of looking at your MT. As much as I enjoying seeing your progress, I also appreciate your thoughts on the design process. One question though - about how wide is it now? Keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteYou're sweet, Marlene. It's only 48" now. The blocks are 4" and I'm planning a 12 x 16 setting. Length will be OK for a twin, but the width ... I'll either need to add a border or make my setting 14 x 16. The trouble with this type of setting is how to carry the design into the extra width. A lot will depend on how many blocks I have. So there!
DeleteIt is very interesting. Nice bold colors. How big are you thinking of taking it?
ReplyDeleteI normally make large lap/small nap quilts. The blocks finish at 4" and the current plan is 48" x 64" without borders. As a charity quilt it might be more beneficial to make it wider. If you are interested, I have instructions for bigger blocks in my tutorial. Thanks for asking.
DeleteI like the color-coordinated setting. The variety of tones make it sparkle!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Nann. (autocorrect doesn't like Nann!). The next round is dark -- blacks, brown, dark greens. Then I think I'm going to put squares of some of the other colors in the corners. My EQ plan isn't working in "real life."
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