Ah, the end of summer. I both hate to see it come, yet enjoy the change of seasons, all at the same time. This year feels like it brings a bigger change as Max will be heading off to Kindergarten (what? how did that happen so fast?). I enjoy the thought of getting a bit more time for sewing, but we’ll see how that goes. I have big plans to get unfinished quilts done, so hopefully it’ll actually happen!
But this quilt. This one wasn’t one I was planning, which makes it all the better. As I mentioned, I enjoyed getting the chance to pick a bundle for the Stash Fabrics Design Star club. As a bonus, I received this bundle in the mail (thank you, Stash Fabrics!), and felt that since it was the bundle for August, I should do my best to sew up a quilt top before the end of the month.
I decided on this simple, yet fun design which pairs a square in square block with a plain square of fabric, sewn like a half square triangle (clear? wait, what? quick tutorial if you’d like…). I swear there was something I saw online that triggered this idea, but I’ve spent a while looking and can’t seem to find the inspiration… if you’ve seen it, let me know – I’d love to credit! (As an aside, anyone have any experience with memory loss after children? Mine’s not coming back, and it’s bad!!)
Edited to add: I found it! (inspiration photo here) I knew I would if I looked long enough! Interestingly enough, the colors even match those I used for this quilt (I didn’t remember that being the case – kinda funny!)
I played around with the design for a while – having the little inner triangles face various different directions, and playing with the colors – and ultimately decided I liked the randomness of this layout. I cheated and added a couple extra solids to get this up to a larger size, but for the most part this is just the fabrics included in the fat quarter bundle.
I already ordered the perfect backing (here, in case you’re wondering), and look forward to getting this one finished!
August design star bundle
split angles quilt
I’d love a tutorial for this one.
The backing could not be more perfect! Love the colors and pattern of your quilt top. Absolutely inspiring.
Such a beautiful quilt. Can’t wait to see the finish with the great backing.
Wonderful quilt – love your design. Love your backing choice too. Missing Henry pic 🙁
I love this quilt! Also, the memory loss is real… I’m sorry! I used to be able to do Math in my head but now I struggle remembering my facts!
Lovely fabrics! It’s very similar to Bijou Lovely’s Chromatic Quilt.
Thanks for your comment – beautiful quilt, I’m not sure how I missed seeing that one earlier this summer!
Terrific quilt from such a simple idea. That backing is gorgeous.
My friend says that she lost brain cells with every baby and now she says her brain is shrinking! 🙂
Lovely design, would love to know how you did it!
Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes to loving this design (and nope, never seen one like it before). Yes to a tutorial please. And yes to losing more and more brain cells with each kid. Oy…
Yes, I really like this. Would love to see how. Will I ever make one? Probably not, but one can dream.
Love this! A tutorial would be appreciated!!!
I ALWAYS love your quilts, and use your tutorials to make them! Therefore, I,too, would like a tutorial for this quilt. I joined Stash monthly to get your curated bundle!:) Thank you so much! (Kid pictures, please! They make me smile!) -Jean
Awwwww this is AWESOME SAUCE
I love grey and pink and black this is super pretty
Love everything about this quilt and you are right, the backing is perfect! Would LOVE a tutorial. :o)
My jaw dropped when I saw the backing fabric you had selected. It really is perfect. I would love love love a tutorial for this. It’s gorgeous!
So pretty! You do such a great job of coming up with simple designs using patchwork with great shapes that pack a nice graphic punch.
Great color combo and the backing is perfect! Kindergarten, oh my! Time does fly!
YES….tutorial please. Really like this quilt. Thanks!
I super like this quilt and would love a tutorial. Thank you!
Tutorial, pretty please!
I love this collection of fabrics you made. Is it listed at Stash fabrics??
I want I want
Your quilt is super pretty
I adore the backing you chose too
Id love a tutorial. You always have such clever ways of making something look intricate from a simple block design. These colours have inspired me and I’m browsing my stash to see how I can make it happen. Brain cell loss? What are brain cells? If I had any they’re gone now.
I noticed a pattern on thepatchworkco.com that they claim to have designed and featured in a 2015 quilt sampler magazine. I mention this to you because it is exactly the same as one featured on your blog about 5 yrs ago. Are you associated with thepatchworkco?
This is similar to the free Yuma quilt pattern from Gotham Quilts. Could that be your inspiration?
A very similar looking quilt is here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOWSp0mTTqE&feature=player_embedded or here : http://www.abrightcorner.com/2012/02/tutorial-strip-tube-quilt.html
But it looks like you made squares and cut them in half on the diagonal versus doing the tube construction. I love yours~
oh, yes please to the tutorial!