Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Quadrangle

I started the 3rd quilt for Joanna right after I finished Log Cabin Hearts. The pattern I used is Quadrangle, Quadrangle is a free pattern from Moda. I first saw this pattern when Becky, from Quilted Twins, showed the quilt she made from this pattern.


Fabrics left from the first two quilts were used in this quilt, those were blue-teal fabrics. For this quilt I've added the 'seafoam teal' fabrics from my stash. I actually have more seafoam fabrics than blue-teal fabrics. As usual, I made the quilt larger. My finished flimsy is 93" square, it seems all the quilts I've made Joanna are square quilts. And, for some reason,  Blogger wants this paragraph centered. Of course there is no arguing with Blogger. 😳 😉

First I sewed foursies then added the sashing. Even though I kept counting, I still made too many four patches. Most of the sashing is the dark teal used for the border of the Log Cabin hearts quilt. When that fabric was gone, another dark teal was substituted but it's a shade lighter. That's okay, this quilt is about using it up. And yes, some purples popped in there also.

I had purchased a teal jelly roll before I made Teal Stars since I knew those stars were made from 2.5" strips. When I unrolled the fabrics, I thought they were too random and didn't really blend well. They were perfect for this quilt though, there is an assortment of varied teals in this quilt.

Not all the strips were used in the quilt, there were enough strips left to become the binding.

The outside border is fabric I had purchased several years ago when I knew I was going to be making teal quilts someday. I like the mix of blue/teal and green/teal in the flowers. There is also some touches of dark blue in there.

When you looked at the pattern, then look at my quilt, you see my sashing is different. I must have had a brain freeze because I thought there was actually cornerstones between all the 4 patches! I realized that after I had them all pieced, oh well. I used them anyway, why not?!

This isn't a hard quilt to piece. Someday I will probably make this pattern again, perhaps I'll experiment and cut the 4 patch squares larger.

This flimsy has been delivered to Calico Point for long arm quilting.

Quadrangle was #8 on my long list of quilts to make this year. I know I said I planned to make the 2024 BOM's patterns from A Quilting Life but I also reserved the right to change my mind to patterns. What is important, is all 3 flimsies are finished and at the quilter.

Linking to Wednesday Wait Loss,  Put Your Foot Down, TGIFF!, Finished or Not Friday, Off the Wall Friday, Beauty Pageant, Patchwork & Quilts


25 comments:

Linda said...

What a pretty quilt with those beautiful blues, greens, teals with the dark blues! I like your extra cornerstones. :D Love the pattern but I saw "1-1/2 inch" strips and ran screaming. I have a fear of small squares - lol!

Pam said...

Beautiful! I love the color combinations.

Rose Marie said...

So lovely and bright on a winter day here.

Nann said...

Oh, yes -- seafoam is a good descriptor. There's quite an array of blue/green (turquoise, aqua, teal...). Your four-patch quilt is a wonderful demonstration of how effective a simple design in one color can be. [And I agree about not arguing with Blogger!]

Florida Farm Girl said...

I took a look at the original pattern and it looks fine for that lighter quilt. I quite like your version in the darker colors. Besides, its YOUR quilt, so it isn't incorrect. :)

Kat Scribner said...

Oh that's beaUTIFUL! AND ONE of my favorite colors !!! LOVE !!

cityquilter grace said...

oh yes i love this one too...lol...reminds me the ocean...yeah blogger can be a pest sometimes

Melisa- pinkernpunkinquilting said...

This is a beauty, Gretchen. Love the use of seafoam and blues. And the border is gorgeous. Blogger plays with my posts too- changing text size , spacing and such.Oh well, - like you said no need arguing with Blogger. Blessings.

Jennifer Fulton Inquiring Quilter said...

Such a perfect color combination! I'm loving those pops of purple. Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss.
https://www.inquiringquilter.com/questions/2025/04/16/wednesday-wait-loss-428

Lin said...

I do just adore those fabrics and colours, just gorgeous. xx

T Holzer said...

You have been keeping things from us lol!! Beautiful, Gretchen! And I prefer your quilt with the added cornerstone. Have a blessed Easter season.

Jeanna said...

This quilt is stunning! The colors work so well together and it is a very nice size.

Anne-Marie said...

Another beautiful quilt, Gretchen.

Deb said...

Oh that could be my next pattern , I do love lots of square, it turned out wonderfully beautiful.

Astrid said...

Absolutely gorgeous! Love the colors, so pretty.

Donna said...

It's so Beautiful!! I Love the colors!!
hugs
Donna

Chantal said...

Wow! You have another winner on your hands, Gretchen. Fabulous. Bravo! ;^)

chrisknits said...

A wonderful flimsy!! And the additional cornerstones are fine. As to the centered paragraph, it is because it is "tied" to your centered photo. You might try to add an additional page break to your formatting.

grammajudyb said...

I absolutely love it. The pops of purple are wonderful.

TerryKnott.blogspot.com said...

That border fabric really pulls the whole project together. . .beautifully!

Alycia~Quiltygirl said...

That is really pretty - the colors just flow from one to the other - its very oceany!

Nancy @ Grace and Peace Quilting said...

Very pretty quilt top! I like how you threw teal in with all shades of blue plus purple!!!

Frédérique - Quilting Patchwork Appliqué said...

What a lovely quilt top! I love the pop of purple in the teal fabrics, it looks like a very cozy and beautiful quilt. I love your version with darker 4-patches, and a little more cornestones ;) Beautiful border too, it was the perfect purchase at this time!
Thank you for sharing and linking up this third gorgeous quilt!

CathieJ said...

I like your version of this quilt. Those fabrics are fabulous.

Anonymous said...

Great colours —variations of your favourite…blue! Gail at the cozy quilter