Sunday, August 16, 2020

Baby HRT :: Leftovers

After making a large Half Rectangle Triangle quilt (HRT :: Finished & Happy) using my Alison Glass Handcrafted stash, I was inspired to continue the stash busting progress and make one more.  Except this time the blocks were smaller which resulted in a baby version of the quilt.
HRT BABY
30 1/2" x 42 1/2"

For those who know me and how I operate, I tend to make as many quilts, wall hangings, baby quilts or minis as I can until every scrap is gone.  Usually each project is a different design from the original, but this time it worked better to keep cutting and making HRTs.  

 While cutting the large HRTs for the first quilt from fat quarters, I proceeded to cut the smaller ones at the same time from pieces that weren't going to be large enough for the lap quilt.  It was an efficient method and I soon had a stack of for this future baby quilt. 



The leftover HRTs from the lap quilt were trimmed down and used in this quilt as well.  There weren't many left and I wasn't about to have them sit for long!  The only difference with this quilt from the first one besides the size of blocks,  I added the bright yellow fabric.  I had that one fat quarter left and knew I wanted to use it but was hesitant because it was so electric bright!  In the end it was fine and with careful placement it doesn't hit you in the face!

I ended up quilting 1/2" vertical straight lines with an added bit of flair!  One curved scallop like line in each vertical row.  

  

 I always seem to gravitate towards straight line quilting.  It's never failed me and the effect always makes me happy!

I used a variegated grey thread, Aurifil 50wt Silver Fox (#4670) for all the quilting.  It blends nicely on the front and has a subtle effect on the back.  

As usual I added the extra blocks to the back.  I can safely say there won't be another Handcrafted quilt in any form (maybe a mini mini?!) after this baby quilt.  Stash busted and I couldn't be happier about that!

  

 That doesn't mean I don't want to make another HRT quilt though!  I'm honestly frothing at the bit to jump into another one with different fabric.  I was pretty impressed with the Creative Grids Perfect Rectangle Ruler and would love to give it another try!   

 However that will have to wait!  It's time to get wild and crazy and make something that isn't so precise and tedious! 
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  1. Gemini Jen NZAugust 16, 2020 at 1:41 AM

    I'm also trying to immediately make smaller quilts with the leftovers from larger ones to keep the scrap pile from growing. I love these HRTs, and yes, the yellow is very cool. I love your variation of the straight line by having the curves.

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    1. JayneAugust 16, 2020 at 8:01 AM

      Using the scraps from a project really helps to keep control of our stash! In the past I would put the scraps away until I happened upon them and them immediately become overwhelmed with what to do with them! I can’t wait to make another HRT quilt, maybe this time with larger blocks!

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  2. Karen - Quilts...etc.August 16, 2020 at 8:11 AM

    I need to try to use up my scraps more and not let them gather up - you turn yours into beautiful little quilts!

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    1. JayneAugust 17, 2020 at 8:23 AM

      I’ve found over the years that it’s so easy to tuck away leftovers and forget about them. In an effort to combat that I’ve made an effort to use every last bit right away. Most of the time it works and it’s nice not having certain scraps hanging around!

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  3. The Joyful QuilterAugust 16, 2020 at 8:21 AM

    Your quilt turned out beautifully, Jayne! The quilting was a stroke of genius. LOVE the surprise of the arcs thrown in to mix up the straight lines a bit!

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  4. MeloneyAugust 16, 2020 at 8:44 AM

    Don't you love gray as a background. It's my new favorite.

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  5. quiltingbydawnAugust 16, 2020 at 9:14 AM

    I’ve been wanting to make a HRT quilt and yours is lovely inspiration to push it closer to the top of my list! Love how you quilted this one! Thanks for your inspiration!

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  6. Sylvia@TreadlestitchesAugust 16, 2020 at 9:29 AM

    Very pretty baby quilt! Leftover scraps are so much fun.

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  7. Yvonne from Quilting JetgirlAugust 16, 2020 at 9:34 AM

    I really like that one scalloped line, Jayne. Congratulations for being so forward thinking and preparing the HRTs all at once.

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  8. chrisknitsAugust 16, 2020 at 12:01 PM

    Adorable and yay for busting that stash!!!!

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  9. piecefulwendyAugust 16, 2020 at 12:16 PM

    I love the idea of adding that flair in the quilting - I'll have to remember that! I also like that one HRT with pink in it the blends into the backing fabric. That would be a fun combo to play with for a quilt, I think. Great way to use up all the fabric - woohoo!

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  10. EllynAugust 16, 2020 at 9:38 PM

    it's adorable. well done!

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  11. AstridAugust 16, 2020 at 10:08 PM

    Love the quilt and the grey background. 2020 is a scrap year for me, proud to say I have finished several scrap quilts (UFO's).

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  12. DebbieAugust 18, 2020 at 10:11 AM

    Beautiful second HRT quilt - the addition of the electic yellow was inspired!

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