I'm really excited to share this fun modern quilt with you today! I couldn't wait more than a few days to cut into my Blogger's Choice Bundle from Fat Quarter Shop, and I knew I wanted to do something that would really show off the prints. I love using big blocks for quick quilts! And this one came together really fast! :)
If you like quick big block quilts, check out my Giant Vintage Star Quilt Tutorial!
When I was picking fabrics for this bundle, I was immediately drawn to La Dee Da by Erin McMorris. She is one of my favorite designers, and I've been so excited for this collection. So that was the starting point. I knew I wanted to incorporate some basics from the line and found my color palette after looking around at what else would be available at the same time. Lucky for me, Lillybelle by Bari J and Grand Hotel by Jenean Morrison had some similar colors. From there, Art Gallery Elements were a no brainer! So here we have it! A palette of mustard, aqua, teal, and blue-gray.
I was super tempted to use a simple patchwork design for this quilt, but wanted to try something different! I had seen a half-rectangle triangle quilt on Pinterest a few weeks back, and after seeing this Half-Rectangle Triangle tutorial on the Modern Quilt Guild Blog, I was sold! I paired my bundle with Kona White for the background, a vintage sheet for backing, and Art Gallery solids from my bundle for the binding. I used my go-to free motion loopy quilting to finish it up. I also used Pellon cotton batting for the first time, and it quilted up so nicely!
This quilt could certainly be made with triangles, but sometimes it's nice to mix it up! I myself find triangles a bit fussy between cutting with templates and the sewing itself. This method allows you to use simple rectangles to create a similar look. Much more up my alley, but feel free to use a triangle template if you'd rather make it that way!
So, would you like to make one of your own? I'm calling this a mini tutorial, because I will not be showing how to make the half-triangle rectangles since there is a perfectly good tutorial already! Plus this was my first time making them, hehe! Just make sure you use the measurements found here for your rectangles! Here we go!
Sewing Level: Intermediate
Materials:
- 12 print fat quarters
- 2 1/4 yards of background fabric
- 4 yards of backing fabric (or a full size sheet)
- 72"x80" piece of batting
- 1/2 yard of binding (or 3 fat quarters like mine!)
- Coordinating thread
- Marking pen
Finished size: 64"x72"
Cutting:
From each of 12 print fabrics:
- Cut (2) 9"x13" rectangles, for a total of 24 pieces.
From background fabric:
- Cut (8) 9"x WOF strips
- From each 9" strip, cut (3) 9"x13" pieces for a total of 24 pieces.
From binding fabric:
- Cut (7) 2.5" x WOF strips
(If using fat quarters for binding, cut (6) 18"x2.5" strips from each of 3 fat quarters)
*Use a 1/4" seam allowance unless otherwise noted.*
1. Separate your print and background pieces into two piles, making sure you have one of each print in both piles.
2. Use one pile to create 24 half-rectangle triangles according to the first part of this tutorial on the Modern Quilt Guild Blog. Square up blocks to 8.5"x12.5". Set aside.
3. Use the second pile to create 24 OPPOSITE half-rectangle triangles according to the second part of the tutorial. Square up blocks to 8.5"x12.5".
We create our half-triangle rectangles in two parts because each pair of print/background pieces creates two identical half-rectangle triangles. In order to create our flag pieces, we need two that go in different directions!
4. Lay out your blocks in six rows of eight. Play around with the layout! I tried out a few different things before landing on this. You might like the prints/colors mixed up, or you could create diamonds or other shapes if you so choose! I've provided a graphic above to show my arrangement.
5. Once you have your layout how you like it, mark your rows (I simply use paper scraps and safety pins) so they don't get out of order! Sew together blocks in each row. Press your finished rows in alternating directions.
6. Sew your rows together, pressing seams open or in the same direction.
7. Baste, quilt, bind, and enjoy! :)
I hope you've had fun hearing about my quilt and this mini tutorial!
A very Happy 4th of July to all of my US readers! This quilt would look quite cute done up in red, white, and blue, don't you think?
© 2015 Lauren Hunt for Lucky Spool Media.
Looking to experiment more with super sized blocks? Check out the Vast quilt from my book, Patchwork Essentials: The Half-Square Triangle.
Cheers!
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You have such an eye for color! These are beautiful!
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These are such great colors, I'm so into yellow right now.
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ReplyDeleteGreat tute!! I have some great prints that I don't want to cut up too much and this would be a great pattern to show off those prints. Thanks for the chance to build my stash.
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For me?! How lovely!
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Your quilt looks gorgeous! You have really inspired me to make another quilt for myself. Seeing as my hand pieced/quilted one is taking such along time. A little bit of instant gratification would be great. I might make it a small wall hanging or for the top of my filing cabinet. Should be nice and quick. Right after I finish everybody elses presents first :-)
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ReplyDeletefunny, when I looked at the first pic, I assumed that you *did* use triangles! I love how the teal, mustard and gray prints play together... feels a bit summery but not obviously so.
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ReplyDeleteGreat tutorial! Love the colors! Thanks Jeni!
ReplyDeleteI love the simplicity of this quilt Jeni! I have a few pieces of treasured fabric that I wouldn't want to cut into little pieces. This quilt would be perfect. And thanks for the giveaway!
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ReplyDeleteLucy
Very beautiful quilt!
ReplyDeleteAdore your color choices--what a lovely spring feel to the quilting too.
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The giveaway ends on 6th of July, when I'll celebrate my anniversary... it would be a great gift for me :)
ty so much for the chance! I love this block!
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ReplyDeleteLove your quilt; will have to make one. Thanks for the chance to win!!
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ReplyDeleteWOW! The quilt looks fantastic! I love the color selection you made! I would be very happy to win this bundle! Thanks for the giveaway!
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ReplyDeleteDeborah
homemakerhoney @gmail .com
Your quilt is beautiful and love the fabrics you chose. I'm excited to hear that there's yet another way (besides your post on HST a few days ago) to make a triangle.
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usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com
Lovely quilt, the colors are great. Thanks for the chance to win.
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Love your quilt - and your fatquarter bundle! Thanks for the give-away!
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Love this quilt ~ beautiful colours and simple design ~ great giveaway too :)
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ReplyDeleteMichela (tommichi@libero.it)
Jeni, thank you very much for the tutorial and for a great inspiration I find in your blog every time I read it.
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ReplyDeleteJill
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The tutorial is so tempting and the colors would be perfect for my bedroom. This is a lot to think about!
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ReplyDeleteLove the quilt - thanks for the great tutorial & the giveaway.
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This would look fantastic in red white and blue! Love it!
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Love the bundle and the quilt. Happy 4th!
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ReplyDeleteI love this quilt. In fact I think I may use the pattern to show off some fat quarters I just won from Cinderberry Stitches of her fabric "Woodland". Your pattern shows off the print fabrics beautifully.
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oh jeni! i am definitely going to make this quilt! so much fun!!! thanks for the tutorial & the giveaway :) your blogs always inspire me :D
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ReplyDeletea colorful combo of colors in this bundle ... make a fun mini! i'd love to win this; thanx for the opportunity to do so.
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ReplyDeleteSusan
Pretty fabric bundle! I have the squares cut out for a half-square triangle quilt. Now just to triangle them and put it together!
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ReplyDeleteHappy 4th of July!
Happy 4th! Beautiful quilt and fabric, thanks for sharing!
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ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway chance.
sue
legato1958 at aol dot com
What a fun load of colors...love the quilt.
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Love this quilt! You have such a great eye for picking color combos and your tutorial is so clear! Thanks so much!! Will give it a try in the next couple weeks! Thanks too to FQS for the awesome giveaway!!
ReplyDeleteRuthNParadise@aol.com
I love your quilt, and enjoyed the tutorial!
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What a lovely quilt and very nice fabric to win, thank you so much. Happy 4th of July from Denmark.
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Love the colors and the design of your quilt. I would love to win the give away and try making one for my grandson.
ReplyDeleteI do think this quilt would look amazing red, white and blue as well as All-American. I take a quilt with us when we go on vacation to snuggle in the car or use in a strange room to feel more comfortable.
ReplyDeletelove those colors!
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ReplyDeleteThe quick tutorial was great as well. I love seeing how someone puts together their project. I look forward to seeing more.
Like tho quilt, especially the colour combination. I'd love to win this bundle. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteLove this and the fabric you used, and I agree it would make a great 4th of July/patriotic quilt!
ReplyDeletelovely colour combo. Thanks
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I love the bundle and the quilt! I bookmarked the tutorial for later. Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteTerrific tutorial! I also love big blocks in quilts! It really speeds things... I already did a quilt using your giant star tutorial and hope to do another one using this one.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing so much with us.
Beautiful quilt.....beautiful bundle!
ReplyDeletegreat colors, great quilt! I've just been contemplating half-rectangle triangles!!
ReplyDeletegreat colors, great quilt! I've just been thinking about doing some half-rectangle triangles.... :)
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I finished the binding today on a batiks lap quilt! Whoohoo! Your quilt looks great! I'll have to give it a try. (Well, after I finish the Christmas quilt (quilting stage), the Rendeavous quilt (binding stage), and the baby quilt (August)!) Thanks for the chance to win.
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ReplyDeleteLove Love Love the colors! And I agree it would look good Red, White and Blue!
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ReplyDeleteLove the colors it is beautiful! Great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteThat's a lovely quilt... it would be perfect for a boy ... and thanks for the giveaway... someone will be lucky to make one themselves...
ReplyDeleteHugz
A very interesting triangle quilt. Nice colors as well.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty! I'm definitely adding this to my "to make" list. Hope you had a Happy 4th!
ReplyDeleteLove it, nice colour choices and the blocks really show off the fabrics. Thanks for the giveaway and Happy 4th!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors. they remind me of some of the colors my mom liked.Would like to tie them into some thing i am making for my dad from some items of my mom's. thank-you for the give away chance.
ReplyDeleteBecky
derry04@yahoo.com
The quilt looks great - love the colors.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt!
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ReplyDeleteAm loving the modern colour combinations. thanks for the opportunity to win ;-)
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ReplyDeleteMUSTARD is one of my favorite colors! Loveee this!!!
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Love the flag quilt!
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Love the colors you chose and thanks for the generous giveaway!
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ReplyDeleteThanks for the great tutorial. I've never made half rectangle triangles.
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ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win!
alice.porosanu@gmail.com
I have never heard of half triangle rectangles before!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous colors - love the quilt. Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, and love the loopy quilting!
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ReplyDeleteLove the fabrics you chose! The flag quilt is great for showing the prints
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Celia
What a fantastic way of showing off prints! Thanks, Jeni!
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Super cute!
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How much fun it must have been to use your very own blogger's choice bundle! Thanks for the giveaway! (dmlash04@msn.com)
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