HST and HRT Fun

While most of my quilts are made from my own designs, I always enjoy having a project where someone else tells me what to sew.  My only decision is the fabric!

This year, I decided to jump into the Modern HST BOM - block 1 is now available.  The QAL is fun because it tells you ahead of time how many HST and HRT you will need for the whole quilt.  Plus, you choose how big you want it to be.   My block will finish at 8" which means my HST are 2".  (I've seen other quilts where the blocks will be 24" and the HST are 6".)

While I made a few HRT after creating a paper piece pattern, I decided I could get the same effect and skip a step by going creating a paper piece pattern in the shape of 2 HRTs sewn together.  This works because my fabric choices are not scrappy.

I've now made ahead all my HSTs and a few HRTs.  Check out all the blocks at #modernhstBOM2022.

Have a wonderful day! Patty

Left Turn

Introducing Left Turn!!

The inspiration for Left Turn came from the MQG hexagon challenge for QuiltCon 22.  I've only done one project with hexis (a pillow) and decided to go big with my design instead of going small.

I went a bit out of my comfort zone on the fabric colors - wasabi and purple - and really enjoyed playing with a new combination.

The quilting was all done with my walking foot using matching thread.  It took a long time but it was really worth it to have all that fun texture.  The quilt measures 58" x 58".

My favorite bit was carrying the filler quilting for the smallest hexagon shape into the negative space on the left.  

Overall, the quilt was an experiment in conquering some unique quilt math, playing with some new to me color combinations and stretching myself on the use of negative space.  The resulting almost 3D effect was an unexpected and delightful bonus.

I'm excited to share that Left Turn will hang at QuiltCon 2022 which happens next week!

Have a wonderful day! Patty

February One Monthly Goal Link-up

Welcome to February!

New to One Monthly Goal?  Welcome!  To join, share a photo of your project plus, some words about what you want to accomplish in a blog post, an Instagram post (tutorial) or a post on Flickr and add that photo to the link-up.  Return at the end of the month and share your results.  (Results link-up opens for the last 7 days of the month.)

My goal for February is get my 2021 temperature quilt basted and the quilting underway.  The jury is still out whether I will make another one this year - I'm going to test out my block design first.

Now it is your turn to link up - what is your goal for this month?   The One Monthly Goal accomplishment linkup will be available on February 22.  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 February Link-up

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Have a wonderful day! Patty