Completed HST projects

[Lesley K.]

JoJo,
Love your quilt and it's a good thing I do because that is the same layout I am using for mine! I don't have much done yet. Things just keep getting in the way of my sewing time. I was wondering though.... do you know the name of this layout/block? I had just been playing around on EQ6 when I decided on it but I know I've seen it before somewhere else.

[Jo H.]

Kalynn,

Hey, I cannot take credit for it because I emailed Terrie (Crocus999) to ask if it was okay that I used her layout. So you and I both love her design and was inspired by it. She told me it is called a Depression block and is from the 30s.

Have fun sewing!

[Jo H.]

Re: Depression block ---check out The Quilter's Cache. There are lots of variations and you can see what different colourways look like... :wink:

[Jo H.]

I am ready to sandwich and quilt but, I couldn't resist sending a picture now! I saw this pattern in 1997 in an issue of BH&G American Patchwork and Quilting. Jill Reber is the designer. The quilt measures 63"X63". I get bored with some repetitive quilt piecing------but, I loved putting this quilt together! Not knowing what pattern I would use I didn't know how many hst's to exchange. I needed to make quite a bit more the scrappy way and I enjoyed the whole process. I didn't keep the papers but, I did write the state or country on the pieces to have some documentation. Thank you for letting me be a part. Hugs to you all. Judith

[Jo H.]

Crocus999, Thanks for posting that info on the Depression block. I had to laugh though because this quilt has been anything but depressing! (don't worry, I really do "get" the name, I'm just teasing!)

Judith, your quilt is beautiful, too.

[Margo C.]

Another great lay-out! Judith your quilt is wonderful!

[Paula Z.]

I have an overdue question. Where did the name "sisterhood of the traveling triangles" come from? I have to admit the name is what got my attention and first made we want to become a part of this wonderful experience. Nice work to whoever came up with our title.

[Paula Z.]

Love your beautiful quilt, Judith. Another terrific pattern to think about in the future!

Happy quilting,
Shirley

[Margo C.]

I have an overdue question. Where did the name "sisterhood of the traveling triangles" come from? I have to admit the name is what got my attention and first made we want to become a part of this wonderful experience. Nice work to whoever came up with our title.

Credit for that title belongs to Debbie Wolf!! community/my-profile/NaneeWolf

[Paula Z.]

Margo, thanks for the very quick reply to my question. Debbie, thanks for the catchy name. I have never in the past wanted to be a part of an exchange and without this name I probably would not have paid attention and think of what I would have missed!!

[Paula Z.]

It was thanks to Debbie for giving us the name
AND
thanks to PuritanPatcher for calling us all 'Sottt's' - a bunch of habitual drunkards :lol:

[Paula Z.]

Good one Rosemary!! Who's admitting to habitual drunkards???

[Paula Z.]

Good one Rosemary!! Who's admitting to habitual drunkards???

:mrgreen: Not me, ladyz, I'm a HABITUAL QUILTER! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

Hugs,
Shirley

[Paula Z.]

I think that the general concensus was that we were drunk on hst's :lol:

(although the bunny ears do keep catching me on the back of the throat)

[Paula Z.]

I think that the general concensus was that we were drunk on hst's :lol:

(although the bunny ears do keep catching me on the back of the throat)

:mrgreen: Thanx, Rosemary! That puts a different spin on "my" interpretation of the original comment! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

Soooo, I'm Shirley Forster and I'm an official Habitual "HST" Drunkard"...because I just finished my 4th 24" LeMoyne Star made from approximately 2/3rds of your precious HSTs, and it was totally intoxicating!! I'm glad I waited to work on my quilt because it was fun placing the name, face, personality, humor, fabulous ideas, colors, textures, and personal life stories attached to each HST. I was smiling from ear to ear the past 11 days when I was at my design board and sewing machine. All of your HST papers are taped onto 4 separate 24" sheets so I have a written permanent record of each beautiful HST! The 4 sheets will hang behind my wall quilt when it's finished! Now, comes more fun...the SSs and Rickys! Oh I just love being an HST addict!!! :lol:

Hugs,
Shirley