I've loved Jeni's tutorial at Moda BakeShop for the patchwork chevron since it was posted. But, her tutorial calls for 4 charm packs - I know for a fact I do not have 4 charm packs of any pattern laying around and i'm really trying to be good about using my stash.. so I decided to modify it a bit
I used 2 charm packs of Good Fortune I had and created this...
It uses exactly 2 charm packs (or 84 squares) plus approx. 1.5 yards of a solid
It measures approx. 54 x 70"
It measures approx. 54 x 70"
Where Jeni uses a 3x3 square of charms initially, I used a 2x2
Followed the same way Jeni made her HST's
Finished squares measured approx. 9"
Once they were all done, I decided on a layout and went about piecing
It came together very quickly, exactly what I needed
When you're pieced your patchwork piecing will not match up!
It's the same as the original tutorial.
easy peasy and satisfied my itch to work on something new :)
It was actually a very windy day yesterday, but perseverance pays off
Okay, anyone else realize the this means I have ANOTHER unfinished quilt top to add to the list
whoops. haha
I'm linking up with Manic Monday, Sew What Monday
and Quilt Story
Sooooo glad you made this. I was planning on modifying it too, because I love it but only have 2 charm packs. Yay! You did a great job and I'm definitely going to copy you! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! I like the interesting HST construction too. :) Nice job!
ReplyDeleteI think we've all be guilty of this! Having many things to finish, but always getting lured in by new projects. :) What do you mean, the piecing will not match up?
ReplyDeleteWow, it looks fabulous! I know I'd never be able to keep nice crisp points on something like this, it's so technical!
ReplyDeleteBut it is a very pretty unfinished quilt top!
ReplyDeleteVery fun quilt top!
ReplyDeleteHave a great day.
Always, Queenie
How great that you managed to scale down the sizing and still make an awesome quilt top. I love how it has that stained glass effect without the backing =D
ReplyDeleteReally love this! I have a few charm packs and this would be a perfect pattern for them.
ReplyDeleteOooh, love this! I'd have been even more challenged though, I only have 1 charm pack lol
ReplyDeleteI'm guilty of that too!! Always distracted!
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty, love it :)
Lovely!
ReplyDeleteYou're rocking the quilt tops of late! It was probably nice to do a simple quilt after all those curves :-)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt! Love this! The grey is the perfect background for the Good Fortune fabrics. Really lovely.
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome that the piecing came together quickly. It looks amazing! I would have thought that it took forever. Beautiful work on this scrappy chevron :-D
ReplyDeleteThis is great. I love that you made it smaller, so perfect! I want to do the same =)
ReplyDeletegood for you for adapting to what you had on hand! It looks great & love your pics outside.
ReplyDeleteI want to feature this when it's done!!! So gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI love this! I have a soft spot for Good Fortune and am so in love with chevrons at the moment. I think I need to add this to be to do list!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for posting this! I too fell in love with Jeni's pattern but knew I'd never have enough charm pack-age. Bless you for figuring this out!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing, this seems to be exactly what I was looking for! I'm going to start today!
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