Last week I was experimenting with setting triangles for my Second Hand Clothes quilt. I wanted just the right look, nothing too dark, something that coordinated well with the fabrics used within the quilt. The differences in these photos may seem subtle, but honestly I thought my final choice was so much better than the first three attempts. See if you agree.
This photo shows all black print setting triangles. Too somber.
Here we have all red setting triangles. I hated what happened when the triangles were next to an all red square.
Now I am having a go with green setting triangles. About now I was pretty fed up with myself for wasting all that fabric; cutting out triangles and not liking the effect.
Then I had a light bulb moment.
I could use all the fabrics and mix them up. Isn't this a better effect? The body of the quilt is so scrappy, doesn't it make sense that the setting triangles carry out that theme? It took me awhile, but I finally got there.
I love,love, love scrap quilts! I usually make teeny, tiny blocks but I need a stash reducer. They say " Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery"- I think I will imitate yours. It looks great!
Posted by: Susan | April 13, 2015 at 04:53 AM
Your light bulb moment paid off. I LOVE the scrappy border!
Posted by: Susan | April 13, 2015 at 05:04 AM
Yes. Perfect.
Posted by: Nancy, Near Philadelphia | April 13, 2015 at 05:34 AM
Yep...you nailed it. Great going
Posted by: Becky T | April 13, 2015 at 05:51 AM
Brilliant! I agree that your final choice is the best one.
Posted by: Donna | April 13, 2015 at 06:01 AM
Yes, definitely right on target. Looks wonderful!
Mary
Posted by: Mary Kastner | April 13, 2015 at 06:02 AM
Applause, applause for light bulb moments that come in time to save the day! Love the scrappy setting triangles! Do you suppose the corner setting triangles should all be the same color?
I got the binding sewed on the double bed quilt AMIL made for her SIL so hope to join the binding ends today and get the quilt clips on. Progress!
Hugs!
Posted by: Barbara Anne | April 13, 2015 at 06:25 AM
The scrappy border looks perfect!
Posted by: Tracey Holzer | April 13, 2015 at 06:27 AM
Looks great scrappy. A perfect blend of all the colors!
Posted by: Janine Smith | April 13, 2015 at 06:30 AM
I had that idea with the second fabric you showed, but then you did all the work and led the way. Using them all - perfect. Love that pattern.
Posted by: Stephani in N. TX | April 13, 2015 at 06:45 AM
I love the look of the triangles! Great idea!
Posted by: Laura Valdez | April 13, 2015 at 06:56 AM
Bravo. Love it.
Posted by: Dona Zarosinski | April 13, 2015 at 07:05 AM
All scrappy definitely makes sense! Looking great, and you were so speedy with the piecing.
Posted by: Cathy | April 13, 2015 at 07:06 AM
Yes! As Goldilocks would say, the scrappy setting triangles are 'just right!'
Posted by: Jan | April 13, 2015 at 07:11 AM
Standing "OHHHHHHHH" for you!
Posted by: Paulette Doyle | April 13, 2015 at 07:13 AM
Love it!!
Posted by: Patty Fowl | April 13, 2015 at 07:20 AM
Yes, you got it JUST right!!! LOVE it!
Posted by: Susan | April 13, 2015 at 07:20 AM
I like it best with all the different colors of setting triangles. Brings it all together with the blocks.
Posted by: Carol | April 13, 2015 at 07:44 AM
Using all of the different colors was the perfect solution. It's really a way to just continue the design rather than look like separate setting triangles. Beautiful.
Posted by: SaraF | April 13, 2015 at 08:07 AM
"You never know until you try!" I do like your final choice the best! Beautiful!
Posted by: Quiltingholliday | April 13, 2015 at 09:22 AM
It is looking fabulous! Great choice for the setting triangles.
Posted by: Dresden Quilter | April 13, 2015 at 09:25 AM
Four time's the charm, right?
Posted by: Hildy | April 13, 2015 at 09:29 AM
Absolutely the right choice! It's beautiful!
Posted by: Dawn | April 13, 2015 at 09:43 AM
Perfect light bulb moment! I always get upset with myself for wasting all my fabric seeing what I like best but your solution worked out great!
Posted by: Nancy Watkins | April 13, 2015 at 10:28 AM
definitely love the multi-colored triangles. ;p
Posted by: ina | April 13, 2015 at 10:58 AM