They've taken over my life! I had several projects in mind that I went crazy cutting and stitching and cutting some more. I was getting ready for my Seven Sisters Table Topper class. And I had all sorts of other plans for them, too. Now, what was I thinking?
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| Happy candy colored triangles |
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| Happy candy colored diamonds |
Where am I going with these? Can't tell yet! OK, maybe a little hint. Visit my
Quilt Shop Patterns tab link above and see
Connie's Diamond Runner. Only this isn't going to be a runner. You can't keep warm with a table runner on your lap, now can you?
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| Triangles to the left of me; Triangles to the right. Stuck in the middle with you, Diamond! |
(Who remembers that song?)
Other diamonds and triangles . . .
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| More happy diamonds with stark white triangles |
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| Happier diamonds with two triangles each! |
Using some Asian inspired fabrics from Benartex:
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| Diamonds! |
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| Pinks and greens and gold - oh, my! |
And how they look: one diamond and two triangles:
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| Three of each color will make a 6-Pointed Star |
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| 6-pointed Star. You need 7 of these for Seven Sisters |
But I'm not making these blocks into a Seven Sisters table topper. Another idea highjacked that plan and I'm going somewhere else with it. More on that later.
One Star Block using the units above:
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| Deep colors with white are so very modern! |
Solids are fun, too!
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| Kona Solids |
Now you can see how I was able to make these otherwise difficult blocks with NO SET IN SEAMS. It's all in the use of the smaller triangles.
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| Browns and pinks in traditional prints. 37" x 42" |
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| Seven Sisters using batiks. Still 37" x 42"! |
I'm working on this Seven Sisters pattern to be available on my Craftsy page. There will be a coloring chart and planning diagram for your colors and fabrics. And it can easily accommodate a border!
so many lovely pieces you have shared today, the diamond with 2 triangles I have not tried yet! but feeling the need to have a go. Especially drawn to the last piece you have shared wonderful colours in it
ReplyDeleteI really like the solids. Did you cut the diamonds and triangles from templates? It doesn't look like they are EPP. I am looking forward to seeing this on Craftsy.
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So diamonds and triangles would be the new clowns and jokers? I like it! VERY do-able designs and so many possibilities of fabric choices and applications! Thanks for sharing! (janeherbst at roadrunner dot com).
ReplyDeleteOMG...you are creating such a temptation for me!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun! One of the few heritage things I have is a top that was pieced by a great aunt when she was 91. It's Seven Sisters! I had it partly quilted when it went into storage, and it's been there a long time now. I hope to get it back and finish it some day! I love your bright colors and I'm anxious to see where you're going. =)
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