Here are some pictures to show MY process:
First I draw and cut out triangles.
I use either rotary cutter or scissors.
I then draw and xerox copy paper slips of triangles.
With plenty of seam allowance, exact accuracy is not needed. At this stage, many quilters trim off excess fabric, but I leave it as it is; the bulk will make the quilt strong, I hope!
I flip open to check.
Next, I finger press, pin the next triangle in place, and carry on sewing until the row is completed.
I try to place darker shades of green on one side and lighter on the other.
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Your pieces are so neat and the colour choices are perfect, I can see a fantastic quilt in the making!
Great information. I am inspired to do one like this.
thanks Queenie for sharing how you do these triangles have not tried any FPPing as it always looks so complicated maybe now I will have a go. Need more hours in the day for all I want to do.
What a great lesson you've shared. The triangles look good and I like the light/dark plan.
The variety in print and texture is exciting!
I haven't counted the number of prints and pieces of plain fabric, but I had a lot of GREEN.
With so many prints and shades I felt I needed two sets of order; 1) the simple shape of a triangle, 2) the balance and contrast between darker and lighter fabric. I am still wondering how messy the quilt will look.
You can always download a simple pattern from the internet and do one block. A tulip or a coffee mug e.g.
It is supposed to be the most accurate form for machine quilting, but I tell you it is BORING!
I hope it won't look too chaotic with all the shades and prints.
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for showing how you did this.
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