I know I said after my first triangle quilt that I wouldn't be in a hurry to make another, but I really just couldn't help myself! You see, I signed up for a Pink, Gold & Pearl Showcase over at Siiari Rose, thinking it could push me a little to use colours I would never normally choose. And then I wondered what the hell I had done, because I couldn't find any fabrics that suited the theme. Until the last #greataussiedestash on IG, when I found a great big bundle of Art Gallery Bohemian fabric! I had hit the jackpot. Half of the range is in green and yellow tones, but this half was perfect.....
And the first thing I wanted to do with them was cut triangles. So I did. And I could. not. be. happier. with the end result. I've always loved Art Gallery fabric, but to make an entire quilt top using them is beyond divine. They are so utterly silky and smooth and sort of......sexy. Hahaha......
I got out of my FMQ groove, and jumped in. I used the gorgeous variegated pink Aurifil thread in a 40wt, in a free flowing meandering pattern with a few loops here and there. The backing is literally the perfect match to the pink print on the front. It's not as "hot pink" as the photo depicts - it's actually called "ruby" and is true to its name. It is a broadcloth cotton.
This is an "equilateral" triangle quilt. I used my triangle ruler and made them 9" each side. I followed the same rules and tips I used for my Isosceles on Point quilt. Too easy.
I was cross at the weather-gods all of Saturday, as the rain came down......but by Sunday afternoon the sun was shining. I coaxed my husband out of his tv-viewing comfort and we wandered down to the local park just as the sun was setting. I promised him he'd only get a few strange looks and he stood where I told him to stand - right in front of the most amazing golden tree on the lake. I couldn't have asked for a more perfect background to this most perfect quilt!
I'm pleased to say this lovely finish will be available to purchase in the Showcase on July 8.
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visiting from anything goes Monday. This is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteLovely finish....and the photo is fantastic! Your hubby must be one of these best quilt holders around....he holds it so straight and just off the ground....he defiantly wins the quilters assistant prize if the was ever one....hmmm, now there's an idea....
ReplyDeleteOh this quilt is so gorgeous! I just love those fabrics and it works so well with the triangles. You did such a fantastic job, and the photograph is perfect too. I hope you get to keep this one?!
ReplyDeletegreat quilt, l love the mix of colours.
ReplyDeleteLove this!! Great fabric and awesome pics!
ReplyDeleteThat feature photo in front of the tree is off the chain! That Bohemian Soul range is outside my normal style as well but I've used it before and it sure is purdy! I'm sure someone will be super quick to snatch it up!!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely goregous - I adore the colours and triangles are so effective and stunning.
ReplyDeleteArt Gallery is the best! A beautiful quilt to be sure. What a perfect photo location too : )
ReplyDeleteI love triangle quilts! And yours is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteFreaking gorgeous. Love the new blog look too :) xx
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