32 technicolor triangles.

8.07.2012

I finished my triangle quilt this weekend!  I think this is my favorite quilt that I've made so far.
Tons of bright colors, alternating with black and white prints make the quilt colorful and fun but with places for your eyes to rest.  The quilt was inspired by this awesome pillow that Jeni made.
 I quilted on both sides of each seam, which took forever but was well worth the end result.
 Bound in a black and white pindot to tie in with the black and white fabrics throughout the quilt.
The back is really fun too!  Another row of triangles, arranged this time in color order.  My favorite Echo print filling up the rest of the back.
 It coordinates really well with the front and I love the pop of that pinkish purple!
The quilt is a large lap size, at about 62 x 80".
It's head out to it's new home now, I'm going to miss it!
I think I need to make another one just for me at some point.  I'm going to need to go shopping for more black and white prints before that happens though, between this quilt and the new one I started yesterday, I'm almost out!
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Posted by holly | bijou lovely at 8:50 AM
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32 comments:

  1. Suburban StitcherAugust 7, 2012 at 8:56 AM

    new home?! i wouldn't have been able to bear to give that one away!!!!

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  2. Marian-Lady FaceAugust 7, 2012 at 9:01 AM

    SOOOOO lovely!!! I love it. Beautiful.

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  3. Heidi StaplesAugust 7, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    I can see why this is a favorite. I love what you did with this! The colors and black/white prints are balanced perfectly -- so bright and modern!

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  4. beth August 7, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    this is so lovely!! i am really crazy for these triangles, and need to get started on a triangle quilt i've got planned with some good folks.

    yesterday i tried some straight line quilting with my free motion foot - on a whim, wondering how it would look. i'm not too happy about it, because i got a little too wonky in places, and i had some puckers.

    we have the same machine, so can i ask for some tips on straight line quilting with your horizon? do you use the dual feed foot? do you adjust the pressure on your presser foot? how do you baste? and do you alternate directions? i've never been successful with straight line quilting, but i'd love to learn how to do it right!! your lines here look great!

    here's what i mean: http://www.flickr.com/photos/15798936@N00/7729319452/in/photostream

    thanks so much!

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  5. eholstAugust 7, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    Gorgeous! I definitely wouldn't want to give that one away :)

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  6. Maureen Cracknell HandmadeAugust 7, 2012 at 9:31 AM

    It turned out SO wonderful!! The combo of those back & whites with those colors, wow! It's perfection!!

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  7. Wacky WomanAugust 7, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    I can see why it is your favorite. It is magnificent!

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  8. AnonymousAugust 7, 2012 at 10:07 AM

    This is so beautiful! I love, love, love the colors!! You do such gorgeous work, I am inspired!

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  9. SuzanneAugust 7, 2012 at 10:12 AM

    Oh! That must be a hard one to give away! Gorgeous, as always, Holly!

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  10. Pink StitchesAugust 7, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    Stunning quilt!!

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  11. JaceyAugust 7, 2012 at 10:30 AM

    Ugh, it would make my stomach hurt to send it away! You did such an amazing job; it's no wonder it's your favorite!

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  12. sewhappinessAugust 7, 2012 at 10:55 AM

    You always inspire me to do more! This quilt is absolutely amazing!!!! It's love at first sight! the colors you've chosen are just AMAZING!!! I'm in lack of words honestly!!!
    Thank you so much for sharing this!!!
    xx
    Eleni

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  13. www.randomthoughtsdoordi.comAugust 7, 2012 at 10:56 AM

    this is beautiful. I want to make a triangle quilt so much. You have inspired me

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  14. barbAugust 7, 2012 at 11:35 AM

    Beautiful quilt. how do you keep the rows in a straight line? Can you explin how to sit the quilt together and what size are the triangles. hey that would be a great giveaway, precut triangles, hint hint i suggest this because i hate cutting quilt pieces. i have severe arthritis in my back and hips and cant stand for very long. babscorbitt@gmail.com

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  15. HeatherAugust 7, 2012 at 12:00 PM

    I love your quilt, the straight line quilting totally takes forever doesn't it?? The colors you chose are great!

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  16. Little Island QuiltingAugust 7, 2012 at 12:01 PM

    Just fabulous. Amazing how fantastic simple shapes can look when the right (IMO) combination of fabrics are used. Well done.

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  17. Katie BAugust 7, 2012 at 12:11 PM

    I've been following your progress on Instagram, and everytime I see this quilt I love it more!

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  18. arajaneAugust 7, 2012 at 12:15 PM

    it's gorgeous, holly! i do wish its new home was my house... it's just so absolutely perfect.

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  19. CliodanaAugust 7, 2012 at 12:41 PM

    love it that's a cool way to use scrap! beautiful

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  20. Kelly O.August 7, 2012 at 12:53 PM

    It's breathtaking! love it! Were you planning on making up kits with extra triangles or are you using them for something else in the end?
    Can you tell me what ruler you used to make your triangles? and how big you made yours? I want to get a ruler but I feel a bit lost about which to buy... thanks

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  21. PétraAugust 7, 2012 at 3:08 PM

    Lurve it!! Wonderful fabric choices.

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  22. anneAugust 7, 2012 at 4:27 PM

    Awesome any chance of a tutorial :):):) love the fabric choices.

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  23. craftytammieAugust 7, 2012 at 5:19 PM

    so pretty! i love the little star the quilting makes at each intersection :)

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  24. Tracey JacobsenAugust 7, 2012 at 6:07 PM

    it's beautiful Holly! So fun! :)

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  25. JessicaAugust 7, 2012 at 6:52 PM

    It's so fabulous Holly! I can't believe you aren't keeping it! Single tear...

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  26. JenniferAugust 7, 2012 at 8:20 PM

    This is just perfect. I would have a hard time giving it away as well. You will have to make another one.

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  27. AnnaAugust 8, 2012 at 12:49 PM

    favorite quilt in the world. I hate copying, but man, I just might have to try this one. :) amazing holly! and cool that it was inspired by jeni's pillow!

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  28. Rachel at Stitched in ColorAugust 8, 2012 at 1:14 PM

    Congrats, Holly! It turned out super good (we all knew it would)!!! Lovely quilting. Alright.. go buy some fabric!

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  29. **nicke...August 9, 2012 at 5:03 PM

    oh holly! it is so beautiful! i wish it was coming to my house to live. i would love it as much as you do! ;)

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  30. CoriAugust 17, 2012 at 5:24 PM

    It makes me so happy! It's just beautiful.

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  31. AmandaAugust 18, 2012 at 9:28 AM

    I really love this quilt, Holly!! I have been stashing more black and whites hoping to do some kind of mix like this sometime in the future. It's truly one of my favorite triangle quilts I have seen to date.

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  32. Lisa LisaOctober 10, 2012 at 7:29 AM

    I discovered your blog via Pinterest while looking for triangle quilts. So glad I found this!! This quilt is absolutely stunning!

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