It never ceases to amaze me how pattern is created from simple geometric shapes. I have recently been playing with hexagon shapes, but now I am playing around with the parallelogram shape. Before I ever got the Accuquilt die cutting systems, I made this design for the MQG Robert Kaufman Challenge. I didn’t even realize that I was making parallelograms, as I started with 5″ charm squares, cut them in half diagonally, then inserted strips.
As I started working on the MQG Michael Miller Challenge quilt, I chose the parallelogram shape and starting cutting them and arranging them into a chevron design. It was then that I realized that this was very similar to the Robert Kaufman Challenge Quilt.
Not wanting to make the same type quilt again, I starting playing around with a different arrangement and realized I could create pinwheels by adding half square triangles to each side of the parallelogram. After playing around with the fabric placement in EQ7 I came up with this design, which seems fitting for fabric called “Petal Pinwheels.” I call my quilt “Parallelo Pinwheels.” As the deadline for the challenge approaches, I am not sure how large this quilt will be, but I do hope to finish it in time.
I am linking up with Lee over at Freshly Pieced. Please check out some of the other WIP Wednesday posts and send quilty love to the other bloggers participating in the link up.
cdahlgren2013 said:
Very nice design! Love colorful quilts.
dragonflyquiltworks said:
Thank you so much for stopping by and making a comment on my post!
Melanie in IA said:
I in a bit of a lazy spell (after a very busy quarter — guess my brain is taking a break.) But playing with color, creating pattern is my next “project.” Unlike my usual mode, this time my project won’t have any intended outcome. It really be experimenting and play. Thanks for the inspiration. Following now… 🙂
dragonflyquiltworks said:
Thanks Melanie! That is exactly what I did with this quilt. Just took one shape and tried different layouts. I had several aha moments. Good Luck! Following you now too!
Melanie in IA said:
Wow — my brain is obviously taking a break! Typos…
Anyway, thanks! I’ll look forward to seeing you in my reader stream.
mariejoerger said:
Beautiful modern quilts!
dragonflyquiltworks said:
Marie, Thanks for stopping by to take a closer look. Have a great 4th, Lora
Linda said:
You definitely have design talent, Lora! I could never do this. It’s so great, and lovely! I hope you are able to finish it and enter in time. I am not even attempting to push myself to get to the MM challenge. I have too many other projects on my plate right now. Good luck with yours. I hope you win!
dragonflyquiltworks said:
Thanks Linda! You are so sweet. It isn’t the design part that is the challenge for me, it is the quilting part. The quilting is your talent. We should collaborate more!
jcrafter said:
I love your pinwheels quilt. What a great use of those fabrics. So cheery!
dragonflyquiltworks said:
Jessica, Thanks for stopping by and looking at my blog post. I love these fabrics too! Hopefully this quilt will be done soon. Lora
Wendi giles said:
I love your parallelogram pin wheels, beautiful!
dragonflyquiltworks said:
Thank you for taking a look and commenting. I very much appreciate it. I will be quilting this one all weekend.