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This quilt top sat on the shelf for six months.  I contemplated not finishing cause it just wasn't looking that exciting.  I finally decided to finish it, and now it's my favorite of all my recent finishes!  Just goes to show that you can't judge a quilt by it's top!  


I had all these little triangles left over from some other project, and decided to make them into a quilt like this. I originally planned to use all one background color, but my infuriating habit of only buying half yards really came back to bite me here.  I had to keep adding more solid fabrics as I ran out of one, then another.  (I was originally planning on the creamy yellow)  

I really like it now though!  So maybe it wasn't such a bad thing...
 

And I used the last of my Bliss Aqua Polka dot flannel on the back. This stuff is so versatile,  I think I could use it on half the quilts I make.
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  1. RuthApril 13, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    Ooh. I like it too. :)

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  2. MollyApril 13, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    I'm so glad you finished this quilt .... it's so sweet! The binding is just perfect.

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  3. JennyApril 13, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    im loving everything you are making recently. this is super cute...and im guessing super easy????

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  4. **nicke...April 13, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    i love it. it is so simple and beautiful! i have some serious scraps i need to bust. this just might be the ticket!

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  5. MeganApril 13, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    beautiful!

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  6. ErinApril 13, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    I'm trying to imagine it with only one background colour and I can't. I like what you ended up with, planned or not. The binding really adds a nice little pop to it as well.

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  7. MakeItJoyfulApril 13, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    Oh, my I like that...

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  8. SaraApril 13, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    I think the shortage of fabric worked to your advantage! It gives a whole different effect to the quilt, not just the background, but the placement of the little triangles. I absolutely love it!

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  9. ValerieApril 13, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    {grin} I was hoping for more than just a sneak peek! Lovely!

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  10. Kelly IreneApril 13, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    The finished quilt is so cute! I love the different solids, and the triangles are really fun to look at. I'm glad you decided to finish this :)

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  11. NatalieApril 13, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    I love this quilt! It's gorgeous. I really like how you went with different color solids for the backgrounds-- it definitely adds to the charm. This is really adorable!

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  12. Canadian AbroadApril 13, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    Gorgeous quilt. I can't imagine it in one colour for the background because all those silimar muted solids look really good together. Maybe sometimes the things that we don't plan just work out for the best.

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  13. Live a Colorful LifeApril 13, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    I really like everything about this quilt. Especially the different colors in each block. So maybe your infuriating habit isn't such a bad thing!

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  14. jovaliquiltsApril 13, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    You see bowties, I see butterflies! Looks great, and I think it was serendipitous that you ran out of that creamy yellow fabric.

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  15. felicityApril 13, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Your infuriating habit has led to a most delightful quilt. I love it!!

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  16. Jennifer at Ellison Lane QuiltsApril 13, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Oh I love it! What a great quilt- looks so snuggly.

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  17. Rachel at Stitched in ColorApril 13, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    Oh, i LOVE the different colored blocks. That adds so much to the quilt, really! I also only buy 1/2 yards. It does get annoying sometimes! Great way to use up triangles!

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  18. Rachel at Stitched in ColorApril 13, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    Please add these pics to Flickr so that I can favorite one! hehe.

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  19. DesApril 13, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    It's wonderful. I like the different sized triangles and the different colored blocks! Great job!

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  20. MargApril 13, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    I love this, and I think the different solids for the blocks are just perfect. I usually buy half yards too, but this is a great way to use up all the smaller pieces I have left. I'm so glad you finished it as it's fabulous.

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  21. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentApril 13, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    A wonderful way to show off those left over triangles.
    The variety of background colours works really well.
    I think your choice of binding has set it off beautifully too.

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  22. Sarah CraigApril 13, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Gorgeous! And I think using the different colored solids really adds a lot to the quilt.... I need to go through my scrap bin for triangles now...... ;-)

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  23. DarciApril 13, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    This is totally adorable Jolene!!! I love it.

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  24. TheresaApril 13, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    I love this quilt. How clever of you to use up your coloured solids this way too. Just beautiful. You've inspired (and reminded me) that I have a couple of zip lock bags with triangles stashed away!

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  25. KatieApril 13, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    I see butterflies as well! So perfect. :) I am making seasonal wall hangings for my mom & would love to use your idea if you didn't mind.

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  26. melissaApril 13, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    i am so glad you finished it ...its GORGEOUS!! x

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  27. UnknownApril 13, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    I often feel just "eh" about a top, but once it's quilted and bound I love it! Funny how that happens.

    This is too cute. :)

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  28. AnnaApril 13, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    gorgeous! i love how you did the background colors differently, even if it started out as a snafu, it looks amazing now!

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  29. tusenApril 13, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    So great you've decided to finish it. I like the random order of the blocks.

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  30. NickyApril 14, 2011 at 1:39 AM

    Love your quilt. What a great scraps muncher and a useful colour sampler for your solids. I'd have to write down the colour names as well though!

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  31. A Spoonful Of SugarApril 14, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    What a gorgeous quilt! The Bliss flannel looks perfect on the back.

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  32. Erin @ Two More SecondsApril 16, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    I love the different colored backgrounds! So pretty!

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  33. MicheleApril 17, 2011 at 4:46 AM

    It really great! With the different background fabrics....that really worked out! I love it when what starts out as a design problem, really makes the quilt! Congrats!

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  34. LisaMay 7, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    that quilt is just darling. I have to say that the mixed color background is a winner.

    I printed a picture and intend to steal your idea. Thanks so much.

    Lisa, Northern Ca.

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  35. BJ October 14, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    nice. nice. nice.

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  36. Maureen T.October 14, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    OMG! I love this quilt. I think that the different colored background squares plus your quilting really showcase the bow-ties!
    It's great!

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  37. Christine SJuly 6, 2013 at 10:54 PM

    I just went through all your flicker photos, there is not a single quilt you have done that I don't absolutely LOVE!!

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