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.
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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!
Your light bulb moment paid off. I LOVE the scrappy border!
Yes. Perfect.
Yep…you nailed it. Great going
Brilliant! I agree that your final choice is the best one.
Yes, definitely right on target. Looks wonderful!
Mary
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!
The scrappy border looks perfect!
Looks great scrappy. A perfect blend of all the colors!
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.
I love the look of the triangles! Great idea!
Bravo. Love it.
All scrappy definitely makes sense! Looking great, and you were so speedy with the piecing.
Yes! As Goldilocks would say, the scrappy setting triangles are ‘just right!’
Standing “OHHHHHHHH” for you!
Love it!!
Yes, you got it JUST right!!! LOVE it!
I like it best with all the different colors of setting triangles. Brings it all together with the blocks.
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.
“You never know until you try!” I do like your final choice the best! Beautiful!
It is looking fabulous! Great choice for the setting triangles.
Four time’s the charm, right?
Absolutely the right choice! It’s beautiful!
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!
definitely love the multi-colored triangles. ;p
Smart bulb! It looks effortlessly planned. Terrific solution!
Scrappy border is PERFECT !!!!!
Never would have thought of the scrappy setting triangles. Beautiful!! What a great idea.
Definitely like the scrappy border best!
Love the scrappy setting! Perfect choice 🙂
Your scrappy setting triangles are the perfect choice! It can be so satisfying when you find the right setting after struggling to find something you like.
This is exactly why I love design walls and digital cameras! Your final try is great – love the mixed up colors.