Wednesday, November 2, 2016

Eclectic Elements Half Square Triangle Quilt (#57)

Tim Holtz Eclectic Elements Quilt from Ye Olde  Sweatshop
Tim Holt's Eclectic Elements was the perfect choice for this teen quilt.  Having used Eclectic Elements twice before, I knew that the colors would look good without sashing and harmonize with denim. 
Tim Holtz Eclectic Elements Quilt from Ye Olde  Sweatshop
Moda Love Layer Cake was my starting pattern so I cut 6" finished half square triangles using an Accuquilt die. But, as it sometimes happens - the pattern I thought would work didn't ... being flexible is key if you are like me & don't map out your quilt in detail or with sketches. 
Tim Holtz Eclectic Elements Quilt from Ye Olde  Sweatshop
 The important thing I like to share is this: do what feels right with what fabric you use and the final result will make you happy - evolve your quilt design.  I spent many years at an art desk doing old school advertising paste up and there is always a way to make your shapes & colors work.
Tim Holtz Eclectic Elements Quilt from Ye Olde  Sweatshop
This lap quilt has a minky back and my usual simple quilting method of a wavy line following the seams - it is fast, effective and makes a nice pattern on the back as well.
Tim Holtz Eclectic Elements Quilt from Ye Olde  Sweatshop
I used Aurifil 50wt. Muslin (#2311) which is a wonderful alternative to the ever popular Light Sand (#2000).  It glided through all the different fabric weights with a #14 needle - not one thread break or jam up ... love that. 
This is "Teen Quilt No. 2" for my daughter's friends.
Materials:
Eclectic Elements
Kaufman Essex Yarn Dyed Linen / Denim
Dimple dot minky / beige
Aurifil 50wt. Muslin #2311, Beige #2314, Chocolate #2360
Accuquilt HST 6" finished
Warm & White batting 
Size: 59" x 75.5"
November 2016

1 comment:

  1. Love that you made Tim Holts go modern! Thanks! I needed the inspiration.

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