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Wednesday 15 June 2016

WIPW - Cutting Triangles

After another hectic week it is time for the weekly Work In Progress Wednesday report:

Trinity Green

 The total number of sewn triangles still stands at 1917 as I have had no time to sew, but I did cut a lot of new triangles.

 Fabric in Focus
Among the darker shades of green there is one fabric that is wool. I found it in an abandoned box of dressmaking fabric of my aunt's. As you can see it is Japanese and 100% wool.


 Do you think it is odd, or does it add a bit of interest among the cotton prints?
I did soak it is hot water so it won't shrink in a future wash.

H C
The HC quilt needed a touch more of grey crayon,
 and then it was ready to be sandwiched and basted.

For the back I used gauze/muslin/cheese cloth, or whatever you prefer to call this loosely woven fabric. I will not only quilt but add embroidery, and the back won't look pretty. That is why I have chosen gauze as a working backing. I will later add a neat and tidy backing, covering up a million of quilting and embroidery sins.
So the next step is quilting.
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24 comments:

  1. Renee15 June 2016 at 23:24

    I think the wool definitely creates some interest with the cottons. And I have just scrolled back to catch up on your recent posts. I love the little snippets of your HC quilt. Your TAST sampler is looking fabulous. I just love seeing your work!

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    1. Queeniepatch16 June 2016 at 08:07

      Thank you, you always encourage me.
      HC is a quilt I am making as a surprise for someone, so I can't show you the full picture (yet); sorry if it is a teasing mystery!

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    2. Renee17 June 2016 at 23:23

      Teasing mysteries make life more fun, don't they?!

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  2. chitra16 June 2016 at 02:31

    the wool fabric really looks lovely, especially sitting among those greens. the grey crayon on the fabric looks very nice. quilting, hand embroidery- interesting time ahead.
    Chitra

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    1. Queeniepatch16 June 2016 at 08:11

      Good to hear your approval. I think the green quilt needed some structure variety and have added that wool, a corduroy and the Swiss machine embroidered fabric I showed before.

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  3. Stitching Lady16 June 2016 at 03:43

    Did your cutting roller endure all your cutting? - I still love all your greens and always will!

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    1. Queeniepatch16 June 2016 at 08:12

      Yes, it did. I gave it a rest from time to time as I also use a pair of scissors.

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  4. https://linsartyblobs.blogspot.com16 June 2016 at 03:59

    Do you use a rotary cutter for your triangles?

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    1. Queeniepatch16 June 2016 at 08:05

      Yes, and no. I usually cut the horizontal strips by rotary cutter and scissors for the bias cuts. You can see and read about my process here:
      http://queeniepatch.blogspot.jp/2016/05/paper-foundation-piecing.html

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  5. Pamela16 June 2016 at 07:13

    Beautiful green fabrics! I like seeing the variety.

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    1. Queeniepatch16 June 2016 at 08:14

      Thanks, I was a bit hesitant but really felt I needed variety also in the feel of the quilt.

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  6. margaret16 June 2016 at 14:10

    the wool one looks fine maybe no stitching done but now you have plenty cut out that is the boring part so now enjoy the next stage. quilt is coming along enjoy quilting it

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    1. Queeniepatch16 June 2016 at 23:10

      Your are so right; cutting the triangles is more boring that sewing them. I will keep on, though!

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  7. carorose16 June 2016 at 15:19

    That wool fabric will add a bit of interest to the triangles. You know it will eat at you being unable to sew them?

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    1. Queeniepatch16 June 2016 at 23:12

      I'm afraid I don't really understand your question/comment...

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  8. Anonymous16 June 2016 at 22:16

    The wool fits in very well, you have lots of sewing to do with all those pieces!

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    1. Queeniepatch16 June 2016 at 23:12

      Yes, there is still PLENTY more sewing, and cutting, to come!

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  9. Janie18 June 2016 at 02:32

    I love that Japanese wool, good idea to soak it in hot water first.
    Queenie, you 'walk on water' when it come to embroidery and hand stitching.

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    1. Queeniepatch18 June 2016 at 07:01

      No, I would sink like a pebble, but I DO enjoy embroidery and hand stitching.

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  10. jacaranda19 June 2016 at 08:07

    The wool fabric adds some interest and texture, love it. We are programmed to use cottons in our quilting, a bit of something different is great and should be used. Are you tired of cutting all the triangles yet?

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    1. Queeniepatch19 June 2016 at 22:12

      Yes, cutting is boring, and sewing by machine is rather dull work too, but I will stick to my project.
      I wanted to use as much as possible of my green stash, so I threw in that wool.
      Have a great day.

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  11. Annet20 June 2016 at 01:50

    It's so nice to see all those different greens. I recgnize some of them, they are in my stash too. I think it's nice to have different kinds of fabric, it adds interest to your quilt.

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    1. Queeniepatch20 June 2016 at 08:07

      One of the enjoyments of visiting a quilt show is to look for prints in others' quilts we have used ourselves.

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  12. Tanya21 June 2016 at 13:27

    I think I'd be afraid to use the wool as the moths might attack that triangle first. But as for variation and texture I really like it. No help am I...

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