Half-Square Triangles Remix

We welcomed 28 members, 1 new member, and 2 guests to our July 8th meeting.  The focus of this meeting was half square triangles.  We enjoyed a Show and Tell of recently finished projects, which were featured on our previous post.  Some additional information on a few of these projects are as follows:

Dee S. created this memory quilt from her granddaughter's artwork through the years.  It is 41.5 x 47.5, was made on her Bernina 780 and walking-foot quilted by Dee.

Dee also finished this 46 x 58 Caterpillar quilt for her first great-grandchild on her Bernina 780.  The pattern is by Kristina Brinkenhoff of Center Street Quilts.

Marie D. made this Carissa purse on her Brother Innova from fabric won at our recent challenge.

"Black Tie Affair" was made by Betty S.  It is 37.5 x 37.5.  She first made curved pieced blocks, cut them diagonally, and sewed them together "half-square triangle" fashion.  She therefore introduced it as our "segway" into the next part of our program featuring half-squared triangles.

For our program, members were asked to bring in both traditional and modern half-square triangle quilts.  Our purpose was to discuss how to make traditional more modern, and these quilts inspired much discussion.  Modern options were offered, such as adding negative space, eliminating borders, change of fabric choices, asymmetry, changing scale, going "off the grid", etc.  While looking at these quilts, think about what changes you would suggest:

Selina K. with her beautiful array of color

Jane G. with her blue and yellow pattern burst

Diane C. made four sets of paper-pieced blocked from "Year of Scrappy Triangles" by Sewn with Leila.  This quilt created much discussion!

Barb A.

Missy G. whipped this up just a few days before meeting!

Margaret H. sewed this on her Bernina 880, and quilted it on her APQS Millenium.  The center part is Missouri Star's "Night Sky" pattern.

"Thank You for Your Service" was made by Margaret H.'s Aunt Helen on her ancient Pfaff.  It is 70 x 78, and quilted by Margaret on her APQS Millenium

We finished the evening with viewing a Fresh Quilting segment from the Modern Quilt website.  We enjoyed watching Riane Menardi show us easy ways to make new patterns for an entire quilt from changing up one block on #203 "Mix It Up."