Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Zig Zag Value Quilt ... Well, my attempt at a value quilt

My last quilt of 2011 is completed as a birthday gift for my sister.  I used a Moda Origins layer cake and just matched light to dark for half square triangles.  Many, many layouts ensued but I settled with the classic zig zag.  You can NEVER go wrong with the zig zag.




Hand quilted with #8 Perle cotton in black and cream.  Since I learned how to trim half square triangles I have to say my points came out much pointier.  I always say that points don't matter ... but when you get a few sharp ones in a row you really want to brag a little. 


I backed it with the top sheet from my son's set.  Thanks trusty Assistant for ripping up his bottom sheet.  You and I make a great team!  


 I'm looking forward to getting my sewing area set back up and starting something new.  Better get back to scouring Pinterest for some inspiration.


21 comments:

  1. Love this version of a zig zag especially with some handquilting. All those greens are lovely together.

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  2. A beautiful finish, Molly. And beautiful photos to boot!

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  3. So that is what was in the pretty red package!! I wish I could have stayed to see her open it, I bet she cried!

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  4. Molly, I love this! And I can't get over how much snow you have on the ground!

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  5. That is stunning!! I'm sure your sister will love it!! I love the colors.

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  6. sweet finish Molly!! I love the sheet for the back as well and your hand quilting is superb!

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  7. Love it and your starting to inspire me to try hand quilting!

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  8. Pretty, pretty, pretty! You did a fantastic job with the values and, as always, I love your handquilting (and your note to your sister). What a great gift!

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  9. Love the quilt! No other gift says so much like a quilt does, especially when gifted to family and friends.
    Hope you had a great Christmas, and wish you have a great 2012.

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  10. This looks great! I use a Tucker Trimmer for all of my HST it's the only way I know how to do them and have them come out nice and pointy. I made my mom a quilt with this same line for Christmas. It such a pretty line of fabric. And aren't those assistance the best! Our Boston is stuck like glue to one of his "people" at all times now that he is an only child. It's so bittersweet.

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  11. I love it! very pretty and yes... a few points in a row, you do need to brag!!

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  12. look at all the hand quilting you're doing these days! Looks great!

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  13. This looks great - I really love the greens in this one! And , as always, love your hand quilting.

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  14. LOVE the zig zag, I'm a huge fan of the zig zag - looks awesome! Origins is a great choice and your hand quilting is always a plus in my book. I like your hand stitched label too. Excellent work Molly!!

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  15. Love it!! Seriously loving the handquilting. Yum.

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  16. this is awesome! I did a quilt out of this line too. Lovely

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  18. That is an absolutely beautiful quilt - I am sure your sister loves it

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  19. The colors are great! I really like the note to sis.

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  20. Hello, love your zig zag. I just had a question about how you cut the layer cake. Did you cut each layer cake square into 4 for the HST? Or just in half? Thanks!

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