When organizing fabrics a while back, I rediscovered a box of 2 1/2″ half square triangles I’d saved from various projects throughout the years.
I’m sure my intentions were good when I took the time to square them up and save them, but fast forward some years…I don’t have any projects in mind for their use.
That said, I decided to sew them all together, at random, and make a quilt top. Based on the box contents, it seemed there’d be enough for a nice baby/crib size top but I did have to add a few plain squares to have enough to finish.
Because all the HST had color on one half and a light solid (white, off white or tone on tone) on the other, no matter the position or color, it was bound to make a pretty, colorful top.
I began by chain piecing pairs together. I really enjoy making projects like this where anything goes! As quilters, we’re used to following patterns (of course) but it is nice to take a break and just let yourself create as you go. 🙂
So to me, random meant color and position. Sometimes I matched colors, sometimes not, altogether trying to make sure colors complimented one another. As far as the unit shaping went, some pairs were flying geese while some triangles were in the same or opposite direction. I tried to keep all varieties equal.
The quilt top has a lovely array of colors and fabrics from Art Gallery, Moda, Andover, Windham, Kona and more. Many of the fabrics are discontinued which makes it kind of neat as a throw-back type quilt top.
So, after a several hours, here’s the completed quilt top!
The finished size is 36″ x 41 ¾”, perfect for a baby, toddler or small child—it just needs a quilter! Since I don’t have any little ones, I’m hoping a quilter who does can make a complete quilt out of it. It’s for sale on my Etsy shop.
That’s another project down for the year, again using what I had on hand.
I’ve just finished a new pattern that’s ready to send out for longarming. I’m not sure what’s up next but I’m sure I’ll find something!
Monday Morning Designs 