I wanted to show my Triangle flimsy's today that I am making in the Triangle Quilt Along-link on the side bar.
I really am happy with how this top one looks. These are the Isosceles triangles I made using a Quilt in a Day ruler, these were from 6" strips. I was going for a 36" sq. quilt, so after piecing the triangles I decided I wanted to add this cute checkerboard border and make it look like it was floating around the triangles. I used 2"cut white borders on each side of the checkerboard(which were also 2"cut).
I wanted to show how I dealt with the thicker intersections-I used my yellow Whacker. It is made especially for fabrics so it doesn't break down the fibers. I steam the intersection, then while hot, whack it twice, it really does make it lay flatter. I usually whack it on the back but sometimes it will get a little whack on the front too :-)
And this quilt was made using the 60 deg. ruler. I won't put any borders on this one as it is really close to 36" now. Next week I will be quilting these up.
Such beautiful tops. Can't wait to see how you quilt them. That whacker looks neat!
ReplyDeleteSuch bright colors! I love that you use a little tiny mallet to make your seams flat! Awesome! I can't wait to see the finished product! -Brittany
ReplyDeleteI am loving your triangle quilts!!! Also love your yellow hammer...of course they make one specifically for fabric! I'll have to get me one of those and retire my metal hammer! ;)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tops! Love that whacker hammer.
ReplyDeleteI love them both. The little checkerboard on the isosceles one is a fun touch. I need to find one of those whackers :)
ReplyDeleteI love them both. Such great colors.
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