Rosey Half Square Triangle Quilt

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Finished Quilt Size:  32″ x 36″

Lately, I’ve been obsessed with floral fabrics and my newest quilt is the product of this craze.  This quilt features half square triangles throughout of the lovely “Rosey” fabric by Tanya Whelan.  I didn’t want to go too crazy with the florals so I cut each triangle with white for contrast.  White sashings were then added all around to frame the quilt.  I like how sashings work.  It makes me think of how photographs work.  The white matte helps to frame and enhance the photograph inside, just as the white sashings help to frame and enhance the quilt blocks.  Genius.

We went back to my favorite park for the photo shoot.
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Do you know what I love about this photo below?  The red tree behind the quilt.  The one fall tree in all of Los Angeles resides here.  We don’t get to experience autumn leaves like the rest of the country.  But I found this one tree, with its gorgeous red leaves, and I just appreciate it for all its beauty.  The perfect backdrop for a quilt.half square triangle quilts, HST quilts, charm pack quilts, charm squares quilt, tanya whelan quilts, floral quilts, feminine quilts, quilts for girls, mini quilts, baby quilts, quilts with pastel colors, roses and flowers quilts half square triangle quilts, HST quilts, charm pack quilts, charm squares quilt, tanya whelan quilts, floral quilts, feminine quilts, quilts for girls, mini quilts, baby quilts, quilts with pastel colors, roses and flowers quilts half square triangle quilts, HST quilts, charm pack quilts, charm squares quilt, tanya whelan quilts, floral quilts, feminine quilts, quilts for girls, mini quilts, baby quilts, quilts with pastel colors, roses and flowers quilts

Some photos of the backing and binding.  half square triangle quilts, HST quilts, charm pack quilts, charm squares quilt, tanya whelan quilts, floral quilts, feminine quilts, quilts for girls, mini quilts, baby quilts, quilts with pastel colors, roses and flowers quilts half square triangle quilts, HST quilts, charm pack quilts, charm squares quilt, tanya whelan quilts, floral quilts, feminine quilts, quilts for girls, mini quilts, baby quilts, quilts with pastel colors, roses and flowers quilts

For this Rosey Half Square Triangle quilt, I experimented with a different thread for the quilting.  I used a machine embroidery thread because of its glossy factor.  I thought it would add some more interest to the quilt top.  It’s barely noticeable in the photos, just as it is in person.  I think I’ll stick with the basic, and much more economic, cotton thread for quilting.  But I’m glad I did the experiment.  Every day is a learning experience.
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Lots of love,

Susie  :)

Half Square Triangle Tutorial

Here’s a tutorial on how to make half-square triangles, so you can make a quilt just like this one:  How to Make Half Square Triangles

 

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  • Suzanne Modesitt - Beautiful quilt! All of your quilts are beautiful though. I was wondering what color you use for the back of your quilts. It looks as though you may use a white on top. Do you have suggestions on brands?
    Thanks!May 29, 2019 – 5:23 pmReplyCancel

    • Susie - Hi Suzanne, thank you for your kind words! For my quilt backings, I usually use low volume white fabrics so that the focus can stay on the quilt top and the backing doesn’t grab too much attention. No particular brand really. Once I finish a quilt top, I take it to Joann Fabrics and search for white backing with small floral prints on it that have similar colors to the quilt top. What project are you working on now?
      Happy Quilting! 😊✨June 21, 2019 – 9:31 amReplyCancel

  • Sandra - Hi Susie,
    Love this quilt and I am currently making it for my new granddaughter that will be arriving in a few weeks! Question…I love the vintage quilting and was wondering if you also stitched in the ditch? Or, did you just go around the inside of the triangles?
    Thanks!January 12, 2019 – 8:12 amReplyCancel

    • Susie - Hi Sandra! I stitched in the ditch along all the squares and triangles too, then stitched 1/4″ out from those lines. Congratulations on the new grand-daughter! Happy quilting!January 17, 2019 – 4:56 pmReplyCancel

  • Heather - What size HSTs did you make for this quilt and what size is your borders? How many different fabrics did you use besides white? Beautiful quilt…thanks!
    Heather ToddAugust 14, 2018 – 7:22 pmReplyCancel

    • Susie - Hi Heather! I used charm squares (5″ by 5″) to make the HST’s and jelly roll strips (2.5″) for the border. There is a variety of fabric prints used in this quilt as I had used a charm pack. Possibly 10-20 different prints. 😊August 15, 2018 – 4:52 pmReplyCancel

  • Donna - I love love this quilt!! I just finished a lattice work quilt using floral fabrics and have some left over. I would love to use those in a quilt like this … is there instructions?August 13, 2017 – 6:03 amReplyCancel

  • Celina - This is gorgeous. I’m inspired to do one with my Coney Island charm packs. How many Charm packs did you use?July 15, 2017 – 4:39 pmReplyCancel

    • Susie - Two charm packs – one floral and one solid white. Would love to see how yours turns out!July 16, 2017 – 9:19 amReplyCancel

  • tiff - This is so beautiful! Is the fabric from an old collection, or has it come out recently? Thank you!July 14, 2017 – 6:43 pmReplyCancel

    • Susie - This fabric collection was from a couple years ago – I buy so much fabric and never really want to use them! Slowly but surely, I’m starting to put the pretty fabrics to use!July 16, 2017 – 9:20 amReplyCancel

  • Barbara - I love this idea and have the white and florals, what size squares did you use please? TIAJuly 11, 2017 – 2:59 pmReplyCancel

    • Susie - Hi Barbara, I used charm squares – 5″ by 5″! Would love to see how yours turns out! -Susie :)July 11, 2017 – 4:11 pmReplyCancel

  • Lisa Forcum - I love it. These are my favorite colors right now. You have inspired me to try this one in a baby quilt.June 25, 2017 – 9:05 amReplyCancel

    • Susie - Oh I love inspiring! Thanks so much for taking the time to write me! Would love to see your finished quilt!July 14, 2017 – 10:41 amReplyCancel

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