Tangram

Tangram is a puzzle using seven polygons - two large triangles, three smaller triangles, a parallelogram and a square.  These polygons can be put together to form all kinds of shapes - the square being the most basic.  When cleaning out a closet of games and toys my now adult children have long outgrown, I pulled the Tangram puzzle out of the thrift store donation block thinking that it could serve as inspiration for a quilt block.

In my quilt - also called Tangram - I made each of the blocks using a different combination of polygons similar to what I did in my two polygon mini quilts.  For this quilt, I enjoyed playing with the layout to create some interesting shapes in the negative space.

The quilting inside the blocks was done in coordinating thread and echoed the block shape with some changes for interest.  I used a FMQ ruler foot for the first time to quilt inside the blocks and the walking foot to quilt the background.  

Tangram was created for the Artisan Cotton Fabric Challenge For QuiltCon.  My goal was to use the F8th bundle of fabric sent for the challenge and one yard of background fabric.  My quilt finishes at 32" x 32".

True confession - I put the hanging sleeve on the wrong way and the quilt is actually hanging upside down from how I had intended.  At first I was annoyed at myself and then I decided to just go with the flow!

I've submitted this quilt to QuiltCon.  Yvonne from QuiltJetGirl has started an initiative to #CelebrateMyQuiltSubmission.  I love this idea because it recognizes that it takes a bit of courage to actually submit a quilt to a show.  

Tangram is one of 5 quilts I've submitted.  You can see the 3 of the 5 in this post.  I still need to blog about the fifth one.

Have a wonderful day! Patty

The Making of My Quilt Coat Progress Report #1

Fall is upon us and as temperatures chill, its time to get my quilt coat assembled!  I've been watching quilted coats pop up on Instagram for awhile and once I got my quilts done for submission to QuiltCon, I decided to dig right in.

I purchased fabric from an Etsy shop (Binded with Love).  I wanted to work with a FQ bundle and really loved the ones they assembled using Art Gallery fabric.  Dianne and Sara were just wonderful to work with - they created a custom bundle for me!  I ended up ordering 20 FQs, two 1/2 yard cuts of two of the low volume prints, and 4 yards of backing/lining fabric.

I chose the Patchwork Chore Quilt by Patchwork and Poodles.  I like the different updates that have been shared and I've decided to go with a zipper (see instructions) instead of buttons.

30+ pages later, my pattern was printed and assembled.

I transferred the pattern in my chosen size to Swedish Tracing Paper.  This was the first time I used this product.  I actually sewed together the back and front pieces and 'tried it on' before confirming the size I wanted to make.

The instructions give you options for making the coat from a finished quilt or creating a bunch of panels.  I (clearly) went the panel route so the next step was to start making geese.

Typically, I have a detailed plan for my quilts and know exactly how much fabric I need and exactly how many blocks.

Not true in this case - I really just winged it and covered every surface in my sewing space with geese lined up so I could get some variety in fabric placement!  356 flying geese later, I had my panels all assembled!

This is where the Swedish Tracing Paper proved to be a wonderful product!  Once panels were assembled, I could lay the pattern pieces on top and make sure they were big enough.  And, once I'm ready to cut, the fact they are transparent will help be not cut off a geese where I don't want to.

For the sleeves, I added just a little bit extra in case the piece shrunk.

To quilt, I did a grid on the diagonal.  It was fun and fast!

Panels done, everything went into the wash so any shrinkage happens now and not once the coat was assembled.  I did do a trial wash on a small quilted sample so I knew what to expect.

Next update - cutting the pieces and beginning steps of assembly!

Have a wonderful day! Patty

November One Monthly Goal

New to One Monthly Goal?  Welcome!  To join, share a photo of your project, some words about what you want to accomplish in a blog post, an Instagram post or a post on Flickr and add that photo to the link-up.  Return at the end of the month and share your results.  You can read about the event and the rules on the main event page.

We have wonderful sponsors this month - three (3) winners will be randomly chosen from those who join both the goal and the finish link-up!

I am thinking about changes to One Monthly Goal for 2022.  If you haven't already done so, can you please take this brief survey?  Thanks!

Fat Quarter Shop offers a tremendous selection of fabric, notions, books and just about anything you will need for your project. Consider their Sew Sampler box to receive a monthly surprise delivery of fabric and fun.  Fat Quarter Shop is offering a $25 gift certificate to one lucky participant.

Aurifil is home to a beautiful rainbow of thread in all weights, perfect for any of your sewing and quilting needs.  My favorite product is the designer collection boxes which coordinate with various fabric lines!  Aurifil will be mailing a thread pack to one lucky winner!

Make Modern is a digital magazine launched by a collaboration of quilters based in Australia. Their magazine is filled with modern quilt designs and a wonderful source of inspiration. Make Modern is offering a 6 month subscription to one lucky participant.

My goal for November (and I can't believe it is November already!) is to make a quilt coat.  I decided to make lots of flying geese which took wayyyyyyyyyyy longer than I expected.  But they are done!  So onto quilting and coat making.

Make sure you visit the One Monthly Goal event page for the specific requirements for links and social tags.  Your blog post (or Flickr post) must contain a photo of your project, a clearly stated goal and a link back to Elm Street Quilts.  Your Instagram post must include a photo of your project, a clearly stated goal and the tag #onemonthlygoal.  (Entries which don't contain the required information may be disqualified.)

And remember, to be eligible for the prize(s) by random drawing you must linkup at both the goal setting and the accomplishment linkup in a given month.   (The One Monthly Goal accomplishment linkup will be available on November 24.)

Make sure you add a link to this OMG post so others can find the OMG link-up from your blog.  Let's make that easy -  just paste this into your post:  

Elm Street Quilts One Monthly Goal November Link-up

I am thinking about changes to One Monthly Goal for 2022.  If you haven't already done so, can you please take this brief survey?  Thanks!

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Have a wonderful day! Patty