CHAPTER 2 - SISTERHOOD OF THE TRAVELING TRIANGLES (cont'd)

[Dawn S.]

I couldn't wait! I had to play! I saved back one or two of each HSTs grouping I made, and cut them in half, then halved them again, so I can make a very small quilt. (This gives me a light square, a dark square, and two HST) Then I played. There are repeats in my "play" scrappy star, because I do not have all of the wonderful HSTs that I will receive from all of you. I made mostly subdued HSTs, but am hoping to recieve a variety of colors! I have a feeling ANYTHING will work! My finished star will measure 3." (You can click on the picture for a larger view.)



Dawn
In beautiful Northwest Montana

[Debbie W.]

I couldn't wait! I had to play! I saved back one or two of each HSTs grouping I made, and cut them in half, then halved them again, so I can make a very small quilt. (This gives me a light square, a dark square, and two HST) Then I played. There are repeats in my "play" scrappy star, because I do not have all of the wonderful HSTs that I will receive from all of you. I made mostly subdued HSTs, but am hoping to recieve a variety of colors! I have a feeling ANYTHING will work! My finished star will measure 3." (You can click on the picture for a larger view.)



Dawn
In beautiful Northwest Montana

The star looks beautiful, Dawn! It's a great idea to get a feel for working with these very small squares ahead of time. I can't wait to see your finished project!

Debbie

[Debbie W.]

I couldn't wait! I had to play! I saved back one or two of each HSTs grouping I made, and cut them in half, then halved them again, so I can make a very small quilt. (This gives me a light square, a dark square, and two HST) Then I played. There are repeats in my "play" scrappy star, because I do not have all of the wonderful HSTs that I will receive from all of you. I made mostly subdued HSTs, but am hoping to recieve a variety of colors! I have a feeling ANYTHING will work! My finished star will measure 3." (You can click on the picture for a larger view.)



Dawn
In beautiful Northwest Montana

OH MY!!! Aren't you the clever one? I'm going to borrow this idea and do the same. Fun, fun!!

Connie in West Tx

[Debbie W.]

I couldn't wait! I had to play! I saved back one or two of each HSTs grouping I made, and cut them in half, then halved them again, so I can make a very small quilt. (This gives me a light square, a dark square, and two HST) Then I played. There are repeats in my "play" scrappy star, because I do not have all of the wonderful HSTs that I will receive from all of you. I made mostly subdued HSTs, but am hoping to recieve a variety of colors! I have a feeling ANYTHING will work! My finished star will measure 3." (You can click on the picture for a larger view.

Dawn
In beautiful Northwest Montana

I am sorry, do I understand correctly that you cut the 2' HST in half twice and it gave you two HST and Two Square blocks? And you are sewing something so tiny? Way to tiny for me.

[Paula D.]

Tiny is VERY cool!

[Margo C.]

When cut into fourths like this your units will measure 3/4" x 3/4" when finished! WONDERFUL DESIGN DAWN!

And thanks go to Annis for the suggestion to miniaturize the HSTs!!

[Dawn S.]

Thank you Margo! You are so quick! I had just gone through the forums to find the reference for that HST with the lines, then when I came back here to comment, THERE IT WAS! Your drawing on that HST is what got me started! Thank you again!!!

Dawn
In beautiful Northwest Montana

[Dawn S.]

Thanks for all the ideas, ladies. Maybe I will venture into the teeny tiny world of miniature quilts for this exchange. You inspire me...

[Karen G.]

Cute idea. This will be so much fun.

Karen
In icy SW North Dakota

I couldn't wait! I had to play! I saved back one or two of each HSTs grouping I made, and cut them in half, then halved them again, so I can make a very small quilt. (This gives me a light square, a dark square, and two HST) Then I played. There are repeats in my "play" scrappy star, because I do not have all of the wonderful HSTs that I will receive from all of you. I made mostly subdued HSTs, but am hoping to recieve a variety of colors! I have a feeling ANYTHING will work! My finished star will measure 3." (You can click on the picture for a larger view.)



Dawn
In beautiful Northwest Montana

[Lotti D.]

tiny is absolutely fabulous
where will i ever find the time for all the options and new ideas this opens up
better run out and get some lottery tickets - there just has to be a way to quit working to give me more "hobby" time...
but i'll also need more space - and light - and ...

[Debbie W.]

Thank you Margo! You are so quick! I had just gone through the forums to find the reference for that HST with the lines, then when I came back here to comment, THERE IT WAS! Your drawing on that HST is what got me started! Thank you again!!!

Dawn
In beautiful Northwest Montana

Dawn,

Are you planning on doing these tiny stars for your entire HST quilt or were you just trying it out? Since I still struggle with accurate 1/4" seams on large blocks, I can't even imagine working with such itsy-bitsy pieces that look so perfect. You must have very good eyesite and a very good light on your machine...plus a lot of patience.

Debbie

[Dawn S.]

Thank you Margo! You are so quick! I had just gone through the forums to find the reference for that HST with the lines, then when I came back here to comment, THERE IT WAS! Your drawing on that HST is what got me started! Thank you again!!!

Dawn
In beautiful Northwest Montana

Dawn,

Are you planning on doing these tiny stars for your entire HST quilt or were you just trying it out? Since I still struggle with accurate 1/4" seams on large blocks, I can't even imagine working with such itsy-bitsy pieces that look so perfect. You must have very good eyesite and a very good light on your machine...plus a lot of patience.

Debbie

Debbie,

I have only done paper pieced minis. This will be different, and probably a challenge, but I'm up for it. I love small detail work. If you go to (I think) the blog before last of CMOELLERS, you will see a quilt that she did for her sister. (Or just hang around and Margo will majically make it appear!) That is what I plan on doing. I think this quilt will lend itself perfectly to the randon HSTs that I will be receiving. Oh, do you recognize any of the fabric in the picture? :wink:

[Nancy M.]

Lotti, I totally agree....I need to win the lottery and retire NOW! I had so many ideas before, and now these exchanges are sending me off in another directions altogether...and then there is the Rhapsody that Ricky teases us with...and....and...

Dawn, I love your little experiment...saw the earlier blog and Margo's illustration, but it's great to see it demonstrated...can't wait to see how it turns out! Nancy

[Debbie W.]

Thank you Margo! You are so quick! I had just gone through the forums to find the reference for that HST with the lines, then when I came back here to comment, THERE IT WAS! Your drawing on that HST is what got me started! Thank you again!!!

Dawn
In beautiful Northwest Montana

Dawn,

Are you planning on doing these tiny stars for your entire HST quilt or were you just trying it out? Since I still struggle with accurate 1/4" seams on large blocks, I can't even imagine working with such itsy-bitsy pieces that look so perfect. You must have very good eyesite and a very good light on your machine...plus a lot of patience. I still can't imagine that the block is only 3" square. :shock:

Debbie

Debbie,

I have only done paper pieced minis. This will be different, and probably a challenge, but I'm up for it. I love small detail work. If you go to (I think) the blog before last of cmollers, you will see a quilt that she did for her sister. (Or just hang around and Margo will majically make it appear!) That is what I plan on doing. I think this quilt will lend itself perfectly to the randon HSTs that I will be receiving. Oh, do you recognize any of the fabric in the picture? :wink:

I'll see if I can figure out where it is on the blog (since I'm a little blog challenged)...or I'[ll check back to see Margo's magic as appeared! Your quilt will be absolutely incredible! And, yes, some of the fabric does look suspiciously familiar!!

[Margo C.]

Ta-dah!