Wayward Transparency :: QAL

Every once in a while we see a quilt we just have to make.  That was the case with Wayward Transparency, a quilt designed by Yvonne @Quilting JetGirl.  When Yvonne announced she was going to have a quilt along with this pattern, I knew I wanted to participate...hopefully!  And that 'hopefully' turned in to I'm 'doin' it'!  And it's a free pattern! 

  

I've admired and been inspired by Yvonne for a long, long time.  So, joining the QAL that was all about 'transparency' was an exciting and anxious prospect! Exciting because I love the transparent aspect of quilts, anxious because I had to pick the right colors to make it work.

After scouring the fabric shops, I finally came up with my colors.  It wasn't easy my any means!  I picked, ordered and waited patiently.

I ended up picking Kona Blue Bell, Kona Deep Blue and Kona Hyacinth.  

Cutting and organizing is essential in most any projects.  I have to say I had fun with this part!  Who doesn't love to organize, right?!

This quilt was a breeze to piece.  The hardest part was picking the colors!  Oh, and then you had to decide on on-point or traditional settings.  The instructions were clear and easy to follow.  

I don't think it's a secret to anyone that I prefer rectangle quilts to square, unless they are mini quilts.  During the piecing, I kept thinking about what I could do to keep the integrity of the quilt, yet change the shape.  I thought and thought and then, thought some more!  By the time the quilt was pieced I pretty much had a plan!

46" x 73"

There are more times than not that I get a quilt pattern and then modify it.  Not that there is anything wrong with the original at all.  I just like to put my stamp on it even if it's just a little bit. 

I pulled a section from Yvonne's design (the top and bottom triangles), and made my modification.  I believe it stays true to the design and doesn't change the original concept.  I'm pretty happy with it!!  I mean...it's a rectangle!

***The pictures are a combination of before and after washing.  Winter sucks for photos!  You take what you can get sometimes!

  

You know when I said picking fabric was the hardest part...oops...I forgot the quilting part!  Letting a top sit for a while is always a good thing.  Eventually an idea comes to you for the quilting.  

Let's talk quilting!  I thought long and hard about this!  I decided 1/2" concentric squares in the center.  I also had to think thread.  I decided I would go with Aurifil Dove Grey (2600).  Simple.  Except I used a 28wt in the top and a 50 wt in the bobbin.  The 28wt is heavier and kind of gives a more defined stitch line.  Because it's thicker, I use the 50wt in the bobbin for ease of quilting.  

After the center was finished, I continued the lines outward.  Except this time I went with a 1" width.  This is just the way I work.  I start a section and figure out the next move after each brainstorm.  Much like chess!

I think the texture with all the different angles of quilting work well with the design.  They also scratch my 'geometric straight line itch'!

I'd like to think I 'enhanced' the design to fit me, and I hope that Yvonne is okay with that!  I loved making this quilt and feel that I have come away from it with more of an understanding of what transparency means.

The back give you a better idea of how it was quilted.  Symmetrical.  Geometric.  Quilting.  

Right now there is a link up showing a huge variety of Wayward Transparency quilts.  If you want inspiration or color ideas, check out this link:  Wayward Transparency Link Up.  

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