Love Triangle Quilt Along - Getting Ready
I am so excited to finally release the Love Triangle Quilt Pattern. This design is fun, bold and the 3D effect of the lettering makes for a Modern quilt design. I know that you guys are going to love making your very own version of this Quilt.
The Love Triangle Quilt Pattern comes in three sizes - the Mini Quilt at 30.5in x 30.5in (77.5cm x 77.5cm), the Lap Quilt at 66.5in x 66.5in (169cm x 169cm) and the Queen Quilt at 96.5in x 96.5in (245cm x 245cm). Included in the pattern is a Colouring Page to help you work out your colour placement, as well as Cutting Tags to keep track of your fabrics as you cut them.
SUPPLIES NEEDED
Here are the Fabric Requirements for this Quilt
You will also need an Equilateral Triangle Ruler. Listed in the Pattern under the NOTES section are lots of details as to what type of ruler works well for this quilt to ensure accuracy.
To go with this Quilt Pattern I have made Equilateral Triangle Acrylic Templates that go with each size for the Mini Quilt, Lap Quilt and Queen Quilt Sizes These Templates will ensure that your Love Triangle Quilt measures the correct size for your blocks.
So get excited and start to gather your supplies. The #lovetriangleqal is not to be missed.
Jemima x x
Love Triangle Quilt Along - Week 1
Welcome to Week 1 of the Love Triangle Quilt Along. I am really excited you have decided to join in and make your very own Love Triangle Quilt. This Quilt Along is designed to be casual and relaxed so that you can have heaps of fun, meet new quilty friends and be inspired by all the #lovetrianglequilt that will be made during the Quilt Along. There are prizes up for grabs each week from some amazing Sponsors and I will be here to give tips, tricks or helpful details for you to successfully finish your Love Triangle Quilt.
To participate all you need to join in is get the Love Triangle Quilt pattern here.
Week 1 - Selecting your Fabric
This weeks task is all about selecting and choosing the fabric you would like to make your Quilt from. Post a pic to Instagram, using the above hash tags of your fabric pull or quilt planning to show us what you will be making your Love Triangle Quilt from and to be in the running for this weeks prizes. (NOTE - do not post full colouring pages PLEASE!)
Fabric pull by @novaquilts
This is where the sky is the limit - whether you choose Solids or Prints this quilt works. You can grab fabrics from your stash or use a collection.
While I have made my original Love Triangle Quilt from Tula Solids (fabric colours used are listed in the pattern) I also have made one using a Black Confetti Dash and White Background with 80's inspired Neon Colours. This was made all out of print style fabrics. I also made a Mini Version using Carolyn Freidlander fabrics from her Collection CF and Jetty collections.
If you are looking for inspiration for fabrics then head to the #lovetrianglequilt hash tag. There you will see lots of different fabrics that have been used so far to make End Game Quilts.
Solids
Solids work so well for this Quilt and the choices of different Fabric Company Solids is huge. I have included in the pattern the names of the Tula Pink Solids I used but you can pick any colour scheme you like for this. One way to do this is head over to Pinterest and search Colour Palettes - this gives you lots of boards with a selection of colours already that co-ordinate and work well together. From here you can pick and choose solids for any colour palette you like.
Prints
For this quilt - multi directional prints work best and are easiest - You can use small scale prints that really give the cohesive look to how many triangles read as one large triangle. Or large scale prints like big florals are also fabulous as these really stand out due to the size of the Triangles.
Directional Prints - you can certainly use directional prints - HOWEVER be aware that as you cut the Triangles along your width of fabric (WOF) that one will be right side up and the other upside down as you cut along the fabric due to the triangle shape. So if you are wanting to match directional fabrics then you will need to allow for extra fabric when you purchase.
Scrappy
This design also works perfectly to pull fabrics from your stash if you want to go with a scrappy vibe. Check out these amazing two examples of how Scrappy might be just the perfect look you are after for your Love Triangle Quilt.
Love Triangle Quilt by @sarai_hobbies
Love Triangle Quilt by @zanymouse
Colouring In Page
Included in the pattern is a Colouring Page - simply print out or copy this page from your pattern and grab your colouring in pencils. This is designed to help you plan out and play with the colours and fabrics until you have a colour palette you are happy with.
Other tools that may be helpful in planning out your colour palette might be colour cards of swatch samples.
Cutting your Fabrics
Now that you have chosen your fabrics, this week is also all about cutting into them. So let's have a chat about anything you need to take into consideration before chopping them up.
1 Ensure your Pattern Template is printed out at the Correct size - if you are using the pattern Template page provided in the Pattern - you MUST make sure this is printed at 100% on your Printer. There is a 1in Test Square - measure it and make sure it is 1in - if it is not you need to check the settings on your Printer. Do NOT print out at "Fit to Page" or "Scale to fit" - it must be printed out at 100% to make sure your Triangle measures 3in, 6in or 8.5in. If you are using my Template Sets - this does not apply to you and if you are using a Top Trimmed or other Equilateral Triangle it is a good idea to lay this onto top to check the sizing.
2 I highly suggest you cut a few test Triangles first from some scrap fabric to ensure you have the correct sizing for you Equilateral Triangles. As mentioned in the pattern - not all Equilateral Triangles have the same measurement markings on the. Some are "Top Trimmed" some are not. So unless you are using my Template set - PLEASE make and sew a few test Triangles first with the correct seam allowance to ensure you have the correct sizing before you cut into your yardage. It is better to make sure the width of the Triangles is correct before cutting them all.
3 Directional Fabrics - directional fabric are not accounted for in the fabric requirements. So if you are choosing a directional fabric you may need to consider sourcing more fabric to account for this if you want your fabric to run directionally.
Cutting Tags
Included in your pattern are Cutting Tags. These are designed to assist you keep everything all sorted once you decide which fabrics will be which and then to make sure you cut the correct number as you work.
I hope you enjoy making your End Game Quilt with us.
Happy Quilting
Jemima x
Love Triangle Quilt Along Week 2
What an amazing start we have gotten off to with the Love Triangle Quilt Along - it is so exciting to see so many fabric pulls and cut out triangles showing up already. I am seriously in love with lots of these that they make me want to make another one - or ten! Have you checked out the #lovetrianglequilt and #lovetriangleqal hashtags?
The Love Triangle Quilt pattern is available here.
I know how excited everyone is to have cut out your fabrics and are now ready to get started on sewing together all your Triangles. This week we are aiming to sew together the first 4 rows of your Love Triangle Quilt.
So if you have never sewn triangles before or even just want a refresher here are some of my best tips to succeed at getting nice pointy points when you are sewing your triangles and rows together.
Pins Matter
When it comes to pinning - yes I really do believe that the type of Pins you use matter and can make a big difference to your sewing. I have taught many students over the years and a simple way to make a big difference in how you pin, is to use good quality, fine pins designed for Patchwork. Big, bulky, thick pins will make things harder to line up - they disturb the fabric more when pinned through your fabrics and sometimes they can snag your fabric if they are rusted or have burs along them.
Fine Pins for Patchwork are a worthwhile notion to have in your Quilting Toolbox - I like to use Clover Fine Patchwork Pins (as pictured below and this isn't a sponsored add - just my personal opinion). They are sharp, nice and fine and are perfect for use when quilting.
Pin Placement Tip
When it comes to pinning your rows together - one of the best tips I can give you is shown in the Steps below. It's all about lining up, checking and then the placement of your pins.
Step 1 - Once your rows are sewn together (as per the pattern instructions), to line up the points as perfectly as possible - match the rows right sides together. Then slightly open up along the raw edges of where your sewn seam line will run and match the Points here at 1/4in. Don't just assume you have everything magically perfect to sew along the 1/4in raw edge seam line. Take the time to match each triangle tip.
Step 2 - Place a pin on an angle at the 1/4in mark where you will sew your seam.
Step 3 - Pin all the triangle points, matching carefully and then pinning along the row. Sew the seam ENSURING to take out your pins just before you get to them. This is where if you have nice Fine pins the aligned fabrics are not disturbed by shifting bulky pins.
(NEVER sew over Pins!)
Step 4 - Stand back and admire your perfect alignment of your Triangle points.
Week 1 Inspiration
Happy Quilting
Jemima
Love Triangle Quilt Along Week 3
It's Week 3 of the Love Triangle Quilt Along - we are over halfway and it is very exciting to see lots of Quilts starting to come together and all these beautiful fabric choices becoming gorgeous Love Triangle Quilt tops.
This week we are working on sewing up Rows 5-8. For those who thrive more from a visual explanation - check out this video I have made on getting Perfect Points every time. These are the same steps from the previous post just shown in a video. This is taken from my IGTV "How to achieve Perfect Points when sewing Equilateral Triangles.
IGTV - "How to achieve Perfect Points when sewing Equilateral Triangles"
WEEK 2 INSPIRATION
Happy Quilting
Jemima x x
Love Triangle Quilt Along Week 4
I can't believe we are getting so close to the end of the Love Triangle Along. I have been so inspired by all the different and personal stories behind your choices for which fabrics you went with and how so many of these Quilts have an owner eagerly awaiting its finish.
While Equilateral Triangles can be quite tricky when you first start, I hope that after the tips I have given you and a bit of practice you are well and truly feeling more confidant and seeing improvement and satisfaction at your points lining up.
This week we are working on finishing up your last few rows - that is Rows 9-12 as well as sewing all the rows together (if you haven't done so already). Our aim by the end of this week is to have a completed Quilt Top.
LOVE TRIANGLE QUILT INSPIRATION
Happy Quilting
Jemima x x
Love Triangle Quilt Along Week 5
Well I can't believe we have come to the final week of the Love Triangle Quilt Sew Along. I am beyond humbled by all those who have joined in and for all the love this pattern of mine has been shown. A massive thank you to you all for your support - it really does mean so much to me.
So this week is all abut getting your Love Triangle Quilt Top ready for Quilting, and Binding and being able to then finish it up. I have put together some tips and links below which I hope will help you with the decisions for this next part of the process with how you will finish it.
QUILTING DECISIONS
When it comes to deciding on how to Quilt your Quilt - you have lots of options.
Quilt It Yourself - for those keen to quilt your own Quilt there are lots of ways you can tackle this. I have Quilted all of the Love Triangle Mini Quilts I have made. They don't have extravagant quilting on them - just simple lines following the diagonal of the triangles, using the seam line and my 1/4in foot on my machine as my guide is just one of many options.
Carolyn Friedlander "CF" and "Jetty" Love Triangle Mini Quilt
Libs Elliot "Phosphor" Love Triangle Mini Quilt
I also did Matchstitck Quilting on the Tula Pink Solids version that I made. This is always an effective method and the time it takes, is well worth the textural element that this type of quilting adds.
If you are quilting the Lap or Queen size versions Love Triangle Quilt you will need to fill in your quilt with a lot more Quilting because of the size of the Triangles. You can do this in lots of different ways - Straight Line Quilting, Cross-Hatching over the entire quilt, using a Large Zig Zag stitch without needing a lot of experience.
For those wanting to give Free-Motion Quilting a go or already are familiar with this Technique, check out this Blog Post I wrote all about Machine Quilting. I hope this gives you some helpful tips.
Machine Quilting and Free Motion Quilting Tips
Send it to a Professional - I have had two Lap size Love Triangle Quilts quilted. Both by Carol Brady at the Quilting Cottage. The original Tula Pink Version was Custom Quilted.
I also had this 80's Pop Music inspired version I made all over Quilted. The pattern we chose works so well not to distract from the lettering and add to the geometric design.
BINDING YOUR QUILT
Once you have your Quilt all Quilted - now you can turn your attention to Binding your Quilt. There are so many Tutorials for how to bind you Quilt if you Google.
I have put together a Tutorial on how to work the Binding continuously around the corner when you sew it onto the top of your Quilt - its a small but very helpful and useful way to sew your Binding all on in one go. Check it out here
Continuous Corner Binding Tutorial
A massive thank you again to everyone who has bought my Pattern(s) and participated in the Love Triangle Quilt Along - I am so blown away by how many of you from all over the wold have joined in and just in love with your fabric choices and how your quilts have come together.
Thank you , Thank you, Thank you
Jemima x x
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