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Thursday, June 11, 2009

triangle quilt top

Ever since I saw the Amy Butler Electric Quilt company software preview on trueup, I've had my heart set on making the solid triangle quilt pattern included in the set (see the last photo in the preview).





I initially wanted to copy the colors in the preview quilt, but after browsing on fatquartershop last week, I ended up changing the colors to complement this polka dot fabric. I plan on using the polka dots for the binding and the floral print for the backing fabric.






I'm pretty sure these three colors are my favorite color combo. They appear all over our house and I never tire of using brown, blue and green. I really love how this turned out. It just goes to show that solid colors and simple piecing can really create a classic, clean, modern look in a quilt.

I used four yards of solid fabric for the top. I was able to cut out 20 8-inch squares from each yard of fabric. The quilt is eight blocks wide and ten rows long and is about 60" x 75", so it will be the perfect length lap quilts for the tall people in our house.

I'm planning on doing some diagonal criss cross quilting with this to accentuate the triangles. I can't wait to get this one sandwiched and quilted!






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28 comments:

  1. ericaJune 11, 2009 at 5:46 AM

    Oh my goodness! I love this! I am making a quilt for a wedding present and a variation on this might be perfect! Great colors....

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  2. NicholeJune 11, 2009 at 7:15 AM

    this is GORGEOUS! i love it! the color combination is really great. i can't wait to see how it turns out with the quilting!

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  3. MichelleBJune 11, 2009 at 7:21 AM

    Wow! What a fabulous quilt. I love it. I've been thinking that I want to do a solid color fabric quilt, and yours is very inspiring!

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  4. jennyJune 11, 2009 at 7:22 AM

    I love it! Great job!

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  5. melissaJune 11, 2009 at 7:23 AM

    Wowza!! This is absolutely gorgeous. I love the way the solids look in this style. How big are the individual blocks? I am seriously drooling on my keyboard. So inspiring.

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  6. ~Michelle~June 11, 2009 at 7:45 AM

    Great...one more quilt that I love and will probably want to try making! *there's not enough hours in the days for me*
    Thanks for sharing enough info to make me dangerous! :)

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  7. abcgirlJune 11, 2009 at 7:45 AM

    very nice. i love the polka dot and flower fabrics--they will all look GREAT together!

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  8. TrishaJune 11, 2009 at 7:46 AM

    It looks great! My gosh, Rebekah, how do you find time for it all?

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  9. shannonJune 11, 2009 at 8:10 AM

    I love a quilt made with solids, these colors are great. Love that polkda dot fabric too.

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  10. Amy @ parkcitygirlJune 11, 2009 at 8:15 AM

    Fun! I love the colors too! And your choice of polka dots is amazing:) Have fun

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  11. Amy HodgeJune 11, 2009 at 8:24 AM

    WoW! I really love this!!!

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  12. ChristineJune 11, 2009 at 9:46 AM

    The quilt colours also match the "Girl With A Pearl Earing" painting :)
    I'm confused, are the pictures of the quilt that you are planning to make (with different background instead of the muslin) or of one you made, and you're using the floral as the backing fabric?
    Either way, it's a nice quilt!
    Cheers,
    Christine

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  13. Sara R.June 11, 2009 at 10:00 AM

    Those colors are beautiful! I need to make one right now!

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  14. AmberJune 11, 2009 at 11:05 AM

    It is so beautiful! Can't wait to see it finished!

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  15. Allie in MIJune 11, 2009 at 2:50 PM

    Love it! The pattern and colors are perfect!

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  16. MushyhedJune 11, 2009 at 5:53 PM

    I LOVE this quilt! I've never made a quilt with just solids but I'm definately adding this to my to-do list!!

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  17. OiyiJune 11, 2009 at 8:36 PM

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE the colors you chose. It's going to look so good.

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  18. jacquieJune 11, 2009 at 8:39 PM

    this is gorgeous. i'm with you on the color combo too...all through my house as well.

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  19. FulviaJune 12, 2009 at 2:40 AM

    Love it as it is but I am confused by how you will now introduce the floral as a background fabric? ...

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  20. disentangledJune 12, 2009 at 6:50 AM

    These are some of my favorite colors, too! In fact, I've used the growing number of baby things in our house as an excuse to add more lime green and blue :) I love the lovely combination of basic and prints in your quilt...can't wait to see more!

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  21. CamiJune 12, 2009 at 12:08 PM

    Oh my, I love this! I really do! I love all of your quilts, and this one is another favorite. I might have to try this as well. I love love love the color combo.

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  22. lucyJune 13, 2009 at 3:51 PM

    Your greens do really pop. this quilt looks like a great pull of your favourite colours!

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  23. AmyJune 15, 2009 at 1:11 PM

    That's the same one I've been coveting since I first saw it too! Yours is fantastic - great color choices. Really beautiful.

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  24. CMVJune 15, 2009 at 5:13 PM

    i LOVE this- the color choices are amazing!

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  25. AmyJune 17, 2009 at 3:51 AM

    Just wanted to tell you that I had to come back and look at your quilt AGAIN!

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  26. bekiJune 17, 2009 at 5:12 AM

    Ack! I love this one too!!

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  27. Rima AranhaJune 17, 2009 at 5:42 AM

    You are just a genius with this. Need I say more...

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  28. amandajeanJune 22, 2009 at 5:45 AM

    this is amazing!!! i love your choice of backing and binding fabrics, too. simple is so so SO GOOD!!!

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