I am making good progress with my Triangle Gatherings blocks. I think I will do two and a half more rows and this top will be done. So that is 14 more blocks. I pretty much love everything about this project. I switched gears 30 some blocks into the sew along. I had started out with 6 1/2 inch blocks using shades of blues from Primitive Gatherings Snowman Gatherings collections. I still like those blocks and will use them in another project for sure. Just need a setting idea....
What caused me to switch gears and remake my blocks in different fabrics was an inspiration I got on Facebook. One of the participants in the sew along had the brilliant idea to surround the triangle blocks with stars and I knew I had to do it. Only if I used my blue and white 6 1/2" blocks, the resulting block size would be too big.
I had a stash of fabrics that I had been collecting for a few years in reds, light blue, gold and black. I loved the purity of the hues together and knew the right project would announce itself one day. I decided to start over with my triangle blocks, making them in a smaller 4 1/2" size and surrounding them with the star points. The final block size is 8" finished. A great size for this project. I think the star point surrounds really showcase the variety of patterns in the block centers. The cohesiveness of the star blocks, each with a different center is quite wonderful I think. Hard to believe each on of those blocks is made up of 16 half square triangles, each arranged differently!
Love this setting!!! Can't wait to see what you make of the Snowman Gatherings blocks, too.
Posted by: Sharon | July 18, 2017 at 05:05 AM
Just beautiful, Nicole!
Posted by: Karen L. | July 18, 2017 at 05:31 AM
Great looking blocks. . . both sets.
Thank you for the eye candy.
Posted by: Sherry V. | July 18, 2017 at 06:12 AM
Standing ovation!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hugs!
Posted by: Barbara Anne | July 18, 2017 at 06:21 AM
Your on-point setting makes the blocks look more complex. Another success story!
Posted by: Pamo | July 18, 2017 at 06:30 AM
Stunning. Love it!
Posted by: Debbie R. | July 18, 2017 at 06:45 AM
This takes my breath away!!!
Posted by: Tracey Holzer | July 18, 2017 at 07:37 AM
I really like this one-great adjusting!
Posted by: Mary Kastner | July 18, 2017 at 07:50 AM
This is going to be spectacular. I love the new setting and the colors you chose.
Posted by: Barbara | July 18, 2017 at 08:06 AM
I love your triangle star blocks the finished quilt will be stunning!
Posted by: Hildy | July 18, 2017 at 08:42 AM
Bravo! And, well done! It's going to be one of those quilts you can't let go to another home!
Posted by: Jan | July 18, 2017 at 09:17 AM
Looks great! It's going to be a beautiful quilt.
Posted by: Donna | July 18, 2017 at 09:56 AM
Simple gorgeous!! What a wonderful idea.
Posted by: Chris | July 18, 2017 at 10:02 AM
just stunning! love everything about this! ;p
Posted by: ina | July 18, 2017 at 10:49 AM
Love your blocks! I consistently reduce the size of blocks too. Everyone thinks I'm crazy but big blocks are just so ugly! I love the idea of framing the blocks with stars! I framed some tiny blocks with barn blocks but not stars. I may have to try that- it's really great!
Posted by: Susan | July 18, 2017 at 02:47 PM
Absolutely love both of them 😍
Posted by: Anita | July 18, 2017 at 05:46 PM
This is truly stunning. I know you're going to love this when it's done.
Posted by: Margaret | July 18, 2017 at 06:52 PM
Love both quilts!
Posted by: Michele Klein | July 18, 2017 at 07:43 PM
Oh gosh, Nicole, the way you've treated these blocks is gorgeous! I can't believe what a difference it makes! Very nice! :)
Posted by: Jayne | July 18, 2017 at 08:11 PM
This is an amazing effect you have achieved!!
Posted by: Janet O. | July 19, 2017 at 11:42 AM
They are gorgeous blocks and totally unique! Love the addition of more colors. Enjoy!
Posted by: AnnieO | July 26, 2017 at 08:40 AM