Saturday, July 2, 2011

Sophie's Triangle Round

I've added borders to the left and bottom of my center.

(Pay no attention to the pattern from my flannel-backed tablecloth showing through ;-)


I knew immediately I wanted to make triangle shaped icicles for round 2–the quilt insisted that I add the word icicles and that it had to be on the same border with the icicles themselves. If you look closely at the letters, you'll see that all but the c's are based on triangles. The large tree (made from triangles) was an easy choice.  I made it much larger than the existing trees in an attempt to create a little perspective in my snowy landscape.

I didn't find a rule that said the borders actually had to fit the sides of the quilt-in-progress, so I figured it was OK to be liberated and leave it hanging off the edge.  I'll have to deal with it eventually, but for now, my quilt is L-shaped ;-)

My fabric choices were meant to add some print and texture to the work-in-progress while continuing the graphic, simple blue and white center.

7 comments:

  1. The way you made "Icicles" is really eye catching. You made really good use of triangles in your round.

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  2. Thanks, Kathleen. I had fun fussy-slashing a black and white leaf print for those icicles.

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  3. This is so clever and attractive. I think you are brave to make an "L" shaped quilt. Standing by to see what comes next - I'm certain it will be cool.

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  4. Stunning -love your free interpretation of the rules!

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  5. I'm lovin' it! The word "icicles" is perfect!

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  6. What fun! I like the way this round is asymmetrical - you are so creative! Glad you are able to join in this LibRR! : )

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  7. Perfect, fun and liberated !
    Great job !

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