Thursday, August 29, 2013

Aviary Triangles

I've been admiring several quilters' triangle quilts and I knew I just had to try it out for myself.  A friend from work informed me that she was expecting in early fall and I couldn't wait to make her baby a triangle quilt.  Once I knew she was having a girl, I searched and search for something that would work for a baby quilt.  The mom's favorite color is purple and the baby's nursery walls are a sage green.  She is also very drawn to earthy and natural things and I wanted to try and fit this all together in a quilt.  When I found Joel Dewberry's Aviary Lilac collection, I was sold.

I cut out my pieces and headed over to Kelly's house from My Quilt Infatuation to piece them together. Our kids played and we sat behind our sewing machines sewing away.  I'm so thankful for her son's patience with my two little ones.  He did a great job entertaining them.

I left Kelly's house with a finished top.  I basted and quilted the quilt the very next day and finished the binding by bed time.  It was nice to be finished with a quilt in such a short time, but that's how it goes with a small baby quilt.  I'm pleased with the results and the fact that I didn't chop off the points of my triangles, which was a legitimate fear.








I'll be honest in saying that I was a bit hesitant about making a purple quilt.  I love purple, but I haven't been too crazy about the purple quilts I've seen.  I feel a lot of pride in this finish and I love how this purple quilt turned out.
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39 comments:

  1. janAugust 29, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    I love your purple quilt! I think your friend will love it in the nursery! And how fun getting to sew with Kelly and let your children play.
    Thanks for sharing.
    jan@sewandsowfarm

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  2. PaulaAugust 29, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    This is beautiful! I might have to get me some of that fabric. We are all very fond of purple at my house!

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  3. Karens Quilts, Crows and CardinalsAugust 29, 2013 at 10:43 AM

    Janet this is just stunning! Love the piecing, the fabric and the backing as well. I'm drooling all over those birds too ! Congratulations on another wonderful finish!

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  4. kimAugust 29, 2013 at 11:17 AM

    I'm jealous! I wish I could pop over to Kelly's house to sew :)
    Your quilt is gorgeous! I have the same hesitation over purple, I like it, but it can be a bit bossy. You did a great job with your fabrics! I also worry about sewing triangles together, same as you, I think I will chop off all the points. But I do love that pattern so I might have to be brave and just try it out.

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  5. JenAugust 29, 2013 at 11:30 AM

    I love this! I just made a quilt with out of the same fabric line and where did you get your aqua for the binding??!! Your triangles look great, I am also working on a triangle quilt, I have cut it all out and am a little nervous about starting to put it together! I'm a new follower and would love to have you come and check out my blog and follow me!

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  6. ReneeAugust 29, 2013 at 12:34 PM

    What a lovely baby quilt! I love the triangles and colors!

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  7. HilaryAugust 29, 2013 at 1:19 PM

    I get so paranoid when I might chop off a point to a triangle or star. When they actually turn out alright, I do a little happy dance :)

    I love how the quilt looks!

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  8. TanyiaAugust 29, 2013 at 3:32 PM

    absolutely stunning!

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  9. UnknownAugust 29, 2013 at 4:00 PM

    Just beautiful! And, fast! thanks for the inspiration....

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  10. Tanya Quilts in COAugust 29, 2013 at 5:21 PM

    I have not made a triangle quilt since I made one eons ago when I first started quilting. I love your fabric choices and I am so impressed you got it all done so quickly. How nice for you and Kelly to live close enough to sew together. What a lucky baby to receive this quilt!

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  11. RobotMomSewsAugust 29, 2013 at 5:42 PM

    I love this!! Sounds like a perfect fabric collection choice for the new baby! I LOVE triangle quilts - yours is lovely!!

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  12. hydeeannsewsAugust 29, 2013 at 5:54 PM

    I see what you mean about loving your equilateral triangle! I was just thinking I need to make one of these triangle quilts, too, now that I have the ruler. your fabric taste is impeccable! great photos you got, too.

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  13. ConniAugust 29, 2013 at 6:16 PM

    That looks great, Love the fabrics selection. I am sure your friend will love it!

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  14. SandyAugust 29, 2013 at 7:10 PM

    that is gorgeous!! I don't normally like plan fabric backs, but yours in no were near plain....fabulous!!!

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  15. Kelly @ My Quilt InfatuationAugust 29, 2013 at 9:48 PM

    This turned out great, Janet! I'm so glad I got to see the top come together in person!

    Thank you so much for sharing at Needle and Thread Thursday!

    :) Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation

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  16. margaretAugust 30, 2013 at 12:30 AM

    a lovely quilt for a little girl and something she can keep for ever

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  17. Meia AmeruddinAugust 30, 2013 at 2:44 AM

    Oh, I love the backing print and colour! Just perfect. :)

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  18. Flo @ Butterfly QuiltingAugust 30, 2013 at 10:32 AM

    love the triangles...and the purple!!

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  19. MelziebelleAugust 30, 2013 at 12:12 PM

    Wow that quilt is stunning! Love the colors and the triangles :)

    xoxo melzie

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  20. Lucy | Charm About YouAugust 30, 2013 at 2:39 PM

    This is so pretty! Great fabric choice. I'm desperate to make a triangle quilt too, thanks for more inspiration!

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  21. M-R CharbonneauAugust 30, 2013 at 3:29 PM

    Ooh, I love this. I'm a big fan of purple. The collection looks great as a triangle quilt. Great job, Janet!

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  22. AllisonAugust 30, 2013 at 5:18 PM

    I love it! It is so pretty. You did excellent with the color choices--it seems it will be a perfect fit for mother and child.

    I want to try a triangle quilt, too. It might be bumped up in my WIP pile.

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  23. Michelle@factotum-of-arts.comAugust 30, 2013 at 8:53 PM

    I so love this fabric line - a great use of it too. Love the end result!!!

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  24. DarAugust 30, 2013 at 10:13 PM

    Purple is where it's at!!! Love your quilt. The color just makes it more special.

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  25. NanalhAugust 30, 2013 at 11:29 PM

    Te quilt is beautiful. What size triangles did you use?

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  26. MonaAugust 31, 2013 at 1:34 AM

    The quilt is beautiful! Love the colors!!

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  27. Jordan FAugust 31, 2013 at 2:53 AM

    I love this! I'm so so nervous about sewing triangles... but as you said, all the quilts on the blogs look so wonderful and tempting to try! :^)

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  28. UnknownSeptember 2, 2013 at 11:35 AM

    That is absolutely beautiful! I love the triangles!

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  29. CandaceSeptember 2, 2013 at 10:34 PM

    Gorgeous quilt. I love equilateral triangles.

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  30. PatSeptember 3, 2013 at 8:11 AM

    What a pretty quilt. I love your color choices.

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  31. Heidi [Banks of Frog Creek]September 3, 2013 at 8:44 AM

    Very cute! The recipient will be very lucky :) I love how quickly baby quilts sew up, too - my favorite!

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  32. Lauren DeelSeptember 3, 2013 at 9:01 AM

    Love this - it's gorgeous!

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  33. JeanetteSeptember 3, 2013 at 6:55 PM

    Love this! I've wanted to make a triangle quilt too but am nervous of piecing them. Any suggestions?

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  34. CarolynSeptember 3, 2013 at 7:05 PM

    Your triangle quilt turned out so pretty, I am always afraid of chopping off a point when I work with triangles, too. Your fabric choices are great, this is my favorite purple quilt I have seen in a long time.

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  35. Paula@TheSassyQuilterSeptember 3, 2013 at 7:09 PM

    I have triangle envy too! I have bought my fabric, but need to finish up some before I get started:( I am worried about all those points myself. This is great inspiration. I think Kelly has some speedy quilt magic going on over there, lol. Great work!

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  36. Live a Colorful LifeSeptember 3, 2013 at 7:18 PM

    This is such cute, front and back. Good job on the purple! I'm sure it will be well loved. Isn't it great to have quilting friends to sew with?

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  37. AnitaSeptember 3, 2013 at 8:38 PM

    Your quilt is beautiful! What is the finished size?

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  38. JulianneSeptember 4, 2013 at 12:19 AM

    Its gorgeous, love Joel Dewberry..such nice fabrics! I am a new follower to your blog.

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  39. NicolaSeptember 4, 2013 at 12:46 AM

    Ohhhh this is so gorgeous!! Love it!!
    www.nicolaforemanquilts.com

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