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Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Half Squared and Happy

I finished a baby quilt today....
and I'm pleased to say I used up ALL the little half square triangles
that someone else had bagged up and given away!

They were all face to face....
ready to be stitched together!!!

I used EVERY single one
and then when I ran out....
I added that polka dot strip to the outside border.
;)

This is a bright and HAPPY quilt
and those little half square triangles are
HAPPY to be out of that little plastic bag!!

I love the way some of the half square triangles are bright with WHITE
and some are bright with bright!!
The MIX is what makes me smile.


Isn't this backing fabric wonderful?
Of course there wasn't QUITE enough...
so I added some polka dots.
There's ALWAYS a good reason to add POLKA DOTS!!!

I'm pleased to offer a giveaway today.
My pattern for "cabin in the woods" is in the new 
QUICK quilts magazine  
(dec/jan 2016 issue)
and I received an extra copy for YOU!!!
Just leave a comment and I'll have my youngest 
choose a number for the drawing.
(Deadline will be Friday, Nov. 6)

Anyone making a CHRISTMAS quilt this year????
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41 comments:

  1. Needled MomNovember 4, 2015 at 5:37 PM

    That turned out perfectly, Beth, and I love the polka dots you added. Some baby is going to be very happy.

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  2. AnonymousNovember 4, 2015 at 6:11 PM

    I love seeing others recycling scraps too! You did it beautifully too! --Torina

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  3. Vroomans' QuiltsNovember 4, 2015 at 6:38 PM

    This came out so cute. I love getting those cast aways from others. The polka dot works so well with it and the backing is just as sweet.

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  4. PamelaNovember 4, 2015 at 7:51 PM

    Love it! So happy those triangles made it into a quilt and out of the bag - I have a bunch I need to sew up :)

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  5. Joann in PANovember 4, 2015 at 7:57 PM

    Beautiful quilt! Now I know what to do with my pile of HST's! Thanks a bunch! Joannb1978@gmail.com

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  6. DarleneNovember 4, 2015 at 8:07 PM

    Triangles are great, especially with polka dots. Thanks for the inspiration, Darlene

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  7. Vicki BNovember 4, 2015 at 8:12 PM

    You are wonderful. I have no idea how you make such gorgeous quilts out of scraps. When I try and use scraps it looks like it. tvbart@charter.net

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  8. Theresa MorganNovember 4, 2015 at 8:22 PM

    This is so bright and cheerful!!! Plus Thanks for the giveaway!!!

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  9. SheilaNovember 4, 2015 at 11:49 PM

    This turned out beautifully. All from scraps! Love the backing.
    Congratulations! You are published! Lovely giveaway.

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  10. GinaNovember 5, 2015 at 12:16 AM

    This is lovely. A great way of using up all those HST's.

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  11. Frog QuilterNovember 5, 2015 at 2:45 AM

    Oh that quilt makes me smile too. Beautiful.

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  12. HollyMNovember 5, 2015 at 3:48 AM

    Your quilts always are fun and happy. I think it's good that you ran out in the border and had to add the print. It makes it even more lively.

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  13. Kathy E.November 5, 2015 at 4:17 AM

    Any quilt that uses scraps is a favorite of mine! I love all the color and happiness your quilt brings! Can I butter up your youngest child with cookies? :) McCall's Quick Quilts is one of my go-to magazines. Congrats on being featured in it!

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  14. SuegodfreyNovember 5, 2015 at 4:40 AM

    You are an amazing quilter, you maximise fabric so well and produce beautiful things. And to appear in print too, well done. Love and hugs Sue x

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  15. SuegodfreyNovember 5, 2015 at 4:40 AM

    You are an amazing quilter, you maximise fabric so well and produce beautiful things. And to appear in print too, well done. Love and hugs Sue x

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  16. em's scrapbagNovember 5, 2015 at 5:52 AM

    Congrats on the magazine. that is wonderful! The half square quilt is truly happy.

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  17. LauraNovember 5, 2015 at 6:08 AM

    Love the scrappiness of your quilt!

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  18. pforgersonNovember 5, 2015 at 6:17 AM

    Love your cabin in the woods quilt! and i have started some half square triangles.

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  19. Jean BurkeNovember 5, 2015 at 7:11 AM

    The triangle quilt is so cute...love, love the backing fabric!! Congrats on guesting on the McCall's blog - great piece and wonderful trees quilt. The cabin is a neat little surprise!! Well done....

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  20. Wacky WomanNovember 5, 2015 at 7:27 AM

    Hi Beth, love your quilt. What size are the HSTs?

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  21. RebeccaNovember 5, 2015 at 7:33 AM

    Love the baby quilt ... the last bit of sashing with the polka dots makes me smile and I would love to celebrate your quilt with winning the magazine!

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  22. Joye with an eNovember 5, 2015 at 7:35 AM

    I enjoy "rescue" piecing and quilting, too. Why is it more fun with someone else's leftovers?
    joyecox@yahoo.com

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  23. Granny AnneNovember 5, 2015 at 7:39 AM

    Just was informed that I will inherit a bunch of cutoff triangles! Yippee. Known as the lady that accepts all cut offs. Love to make scrap quilts .

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  24. Mary BNovember 5, 2015 at 7:49 AM

    I'm busy saving my scraps as well! love your Quilt! mburnette912@bellsouth.net

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  25. Apple Avenue QuiltsNovember 5, 2015 at 8:37 AM

    Your quilt is beautiful and so wonderfully scrappy. I also love your Cabin in the Woods quilt(just read about it on McCall's blog). Congratulations!

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  26. Nifty QuiltsNovember 5, 2015 at 8:45 AM

    It's a wonderful baby quilt! I also love how some of the triangles are not white. Congratulations on your magazine articles! I might have to make that pattern for my son, who works in the woods.

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  27. PaulaB quiltsNovember 5, 2015 at 9:03 AM

    Lovely use of those gifted HSTs. The backing fabric is so cute and polka dots do cheer everything up. Congrats on a good job.

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  28. AnnNovember 5, 2015 at 11:50 AM

    You've got me looking at my stash of hst again ... because you know, I needed to start another project!

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  29. jemflNovember 5, 2015 at 12:33 PM

    Bright and happy, that's how I like baby quilts! Working on Christmas
    hot pads/mugrugs!

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  30. SarahNovember 5, 2015 at 2:12 PM

    I love using every last bit up, and I love watching you do it! sarah@forrussia.org

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  31. tink's momNovember 5, 2015 at 7:14 PM

    Another very happy finish. Great job. Congrats on the publication. I'm making quilted table runners for Christmas. Very long table runners. I think they are over 5 foot.

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  32. LynetteNovember 6, 2015 at 12:55 PM

    This is excellent! Fantastic finish from those HSTs :D I have a couple of shoeboxes filling up with the cut-offs that I get from various projects. One day I will have a blast playing with them all.

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  33. JanetNovember 6, 2015 at 6:18 PM

    The baby will certainly love all those bright colors! I too, love polka dots, and use them in every quilt. Janet
    orchidjm@optonline.net

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  34. MichelleNovember 7, 2015 at 5:29 PM

    A baby quilt out of 1 1/2" squares! That's my idea of fun. :-)

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  35. JennyNovember 7, 2015 at 9:44 PM

    What a lovely little quilt - so bright and happy!!

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  36. DawnNovember 10, 2015 at 10:29 PM

    Cute quilt! And I can't get enough polka dots either.

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  37. LoganstitchesNovember 11, 2015 at 10:08 AM

    What a great quilt. Lots of depth with the two types of HSTs and the negative space and polka dots. Way to recycle. Is there already a recipient for the quilt or is it a stash it and gift it later quilt? No Christmas quilt for me. Just too much to do, so I'm trying to stay stress free.

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  38. KateNovember 12, 2015 at 4:49 PM

    Great use of HSTs. Love the bright colors.

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  39. IrisNovember 13, 2015 at 4:27 AM

    The scrappiness is awesome!!

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  40. NickyNovember 16, 2015 at 12:30 AM

    Fantastic use of HST scraps! Thank you for sharing with #scraptastictuesday!

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  41. AnonymousNovember 16, 2015 at 9:16 PM

    I love how this turned out! Hst are so easy for me to wonk up, but yours looks perfect!

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