There are 256 half-square triangles in this pillow. Each square is 1.25" finished. The pillow is 20" x 20".
I'm honestly not sure I'd make this guy if I had it to do over again. It was a lot of work, and I have a serious dislike of HSTs at this moment. I was cursing all those fat seams where all the points meet up. I almost scrapped it a couple times, but I kept going because I've wanted to make a pillow from tiny HSTs for a while-- actually, since I first saw this pillow.
I quilted it quite heavily with my typical loopy design to make sure no seams popped open.
I made a basic envelope back with one of my favorite prints from Central Park.
I have plans for a couple more, much simpler, pillows from my remaining charm squares. Despite all the work, I'm really, really happy it is now sitting on my couch.
I'm linking up to the February Blogger's Pillow Party on Stitched in Color.
Ooooh, I love this pillow :) I definitely heart Central Park, love the color combinations, and I especially love it in HSTs! Wow! This pillow is a stunner!
ReplyDeleteI love this!
ReplyDeleteWoah! I am super impressed. I don't know if I would have the patience for that! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteIt's really lovely!
ReplyDeleteOH.
ReplyDeleteMY.
GOSH!
I am in love with this pillow! I'd start cutting up my Central Park to make one right now, but it looks like a ton of work. And I'm with you on the HST seams! Rachel (P.S. I Quilt) had a tutorial for making them less bulky during her pinwheel quilt-along, but it never seemed to work for me.
That is a ton of HSTs! Wow - great work on a huge endeavor!
ReplyDeleteHSTs and I have a love-hate relationship. Hate the bulky seams and the trimming. Love the look.
ReplyDeleteYour pillow is awesome! I absolutely love it.
Love it, but yes...I could definitely see how you'd say you might not ever make another!
ReplyDeleteAll of that hard work paid off. It is a cute pillow!
ReplyDeleteCan you bring it to the next meeting so I can drool on it appropriately?
ReplyDelete:)
ReplyDeleteso cute!
Love the zig-zags mixed with the pinwheels... (though I did think you were crazy before when you were making these!). ;)
ooooohh, SO PRETTY! You are CRAZY girl! I tried doing a mug rug with 1" hst blocks and gave up. It was so time consuming, it was ridiculous!This is really cute! You did a great job!
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful and I am amazed at how well all your points come together. Job well done!
ReplyDeleteOH my goodness! Those are some small, very beautiful pieces.
ReplyDeleteLove love love! I think you should win the pillow party with this one!
ReplyDeleteSOOOO pretty!
ReplyDeleteThe result is worth all the work...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pillow!
ReplyDeletewow, that looks amazing! LOVE those tiny tiny little HSTs, just perfect!
ReplyDeleteMy goodness, what a LOT OF WORK! You get at least 3 gold stars for pushing through and getting it done in time for the pillow party!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea!! I'm still new to the whole quilting thing, and I know that will help! I finally finished a Wonky Block quilt using your 'whack a stack' method for my niece who is having a baby girl next month. I. Love. It! I have boys myself, so making something for a girl was soooo fun! I tried to send you an e-mail with the pic just for funsies, but the link didn't work. I just want to say thanks for the great tutorials and inspiration! I love that I found your blog! :D- Your fan from afar :P
ReplyDeleteI've seen this method of making 4 triangles instead of the normal 2 before and thought it was great on my last project.
ReplyDeleteYours are so tiny, and turned out perfect for your pillow.
~Edith
wow! I can't believe you were inspired by my pillow! Yours is TOTALLY fabulous! It is just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this pillow. I'm so glad you persevered and made it! Was it one of the final 9? If not, I think it should have been. It's just beautiful.
ReplyDelete