Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Ocean Waves at Work


Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things 
that you didn't do than by the ones that you did do. 
~ unknown

Quilting


These triangles aren't twenty years old, just fifteen. At least I won't be disappointed to find them in another five years. I divided the triangle units into two sets since there are enough for {at least} two quilts. These are the "darker" ones. I made as many OW blocks as I could from them... that will fill a row. So this is it.

As for the solid: All I know now is it's four yards of Kona. It's {probably} possible to match it, but this will be enough... and then it will be gone transformed, too.



The quilt could stop here but a border will create a better finish. Some of triangle units remain which could be utilized. Woo hoo! More of them used up! We'll see how my idea works. If it bombs, they will become part of a gift quilt. One way or another, they are not going back on the shelf or into storage.



Enjoy the day, Ann

9 comments:

Julierose said...

What a lovely finish--a very pretty Ocean waves piece...nice work hugs, Julierose

patty a. said...

You got that top together fast! It is wonderful! I have gotten less ridged about colors perfectly matching. I say use what you have and what's close and move on!

Preeti said...

15 is just right, because 20 would be too much :-D From shelf/storage to the the sewing machine to quilting and out - it is a mean one-way (OW) street for OW blocks. Of course you need a border, otherwise the binding will nibble away the points resulting in a real OWch moment!

Quiltdivajulie said...

This is beautiful - I really like the red instead of so many I’ve seen with light squares as centers. Scrappy + red = excellent!

Claire said...

What size are the triangles? Did you have to cut the white/light triangles to go with the scrappy ones? Inquiring minds want to know.

Nann said...

Homer's "wine-dark sea" comes to mind with the red solid centers. Have you recognized the fabrics in these HSTs from quilts you've made?

Linda @ kokaquilts said...

Your quilt is looking super Ann! I love the contrast between the red and your mix of blue OW piecing.

Mystic Quilter said...

Oh lovely Ocean Waves Ann, can't wait to see fabric for the border.

Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nana said...

This is such a beautiful piece, Ann. And I love that quote; I'm going to write it in my journal. Thanks for sharing.