Over the last couple of weeks I have been doing some pattern testing for the fabulous Sara at Knottygnome. The block I have been playing with is called Cross Stitch Sparkle…
It is a block made up of half square triangles, lots and lots of HST’s. When I got the pattern I was umming and ahhing about what colours to do and what scraps to use… you know my usual style. In the end I decided to do something completely different for me and go with solids.
I used just Kona for the white fabric but I really raided my solids stash for the rest – there is Kona and Couture Cotton and Bella Solids and who knows what else in this block.
With Sara’s pattern she gives directions on two different ways to make HST’s. I went with the version that makes 2 at a time because I wanted the colour variety and I was not making a huge quilt.
Sara’s other directions make 8 HST’s at a time and would be very handy if you were making a full quilt out of this pattern. Each block is 18 inches square so I made 4 blocks and called it good…
I now have a fabulous wall hanging or baby quilt…. I am not sure which one it is yet! Sara’s pattern goes live next week on her website if you are interested. The block is really easy and the resulting quilt top is striking.
I am linking up with Lee at Freshly Pieced for WIP Wednesday.
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Wow that’s really pretty!
Thanks Lynne. It is really a fabulous pattern.
Very pretty. 36″ square is a little small for a baby blanket, but OK for an infant. Have you ever tried the Bloc Loc ruler for squaring up your HST? It’s great.
Kathy this is the first real big batch of hst’s that I had done, so I am a bit of a beginner with this type of pattern. I have heard of the Bloc Loc ruler but have not tried it, I will have to track one down and see what it is all about.
This is really a vibrant and exciting design. Thank you for sharing!
I love the way this looks with the solids. Great pattern, too!
So gorgeous! I say definitely keep it as a wall hanging. It will bring such life to any room.
Pretty, love the sparkle.
Beautiful samples and they really show off the pattern. I love the use of solids. Have you tried the new AMB solids from Clothworks? They are completely made in the USA.
I have added a few of their solids to my collection…and I think there is one of their blues in this top.
What a beautiful pattern. I have to save it for a future’s project.
Greetings from Germany,
Rike
It is so pretty! Love the blocks all together, great secondary pattern.
…but, but this can’t be one of yours – where is the Pearl Bracelet? Seriously, though, it’s a lovely design, great colour choices, and I would cheerfully kill for a full sized quilt in this design and colourway. I’d do it myself, except I hate stitching triangle. Guess I’ll have to get over that, hey?
Kate I am with you in regards to hsts. That is the reason this is such a small quilt.
When will you stop being so awesome??? Probably never! I love this! And I love little 36″ blankies, because they don’t dangle too much out of the stroller in our wet weather!
Thanks Amber. I love little quilts too. So much fun to try out new ideas and patterns and so easy to quilt in a home machine.
It is so great in solids! Well done!
I love this!! One of my favorites so far!
I love how you played with warm and cool and neutrals. It really makes the design sing. Fun pattern!
This pattern looks great with the mix of solids you used, I love the mix of warm and cool fabrics!
love it! you made the pattern pop!
HSTs are a bit painful but they just look so great!! Awesome colours. 🙂
beautiful!!
Such a pretty colors!
Wow! What a gorgeous quilt I love the solids you put in this quilt sparkle is a great name as they are such jewel like colours another triumph Quilty hugs
Hi Cath! This looks fantastic! Your choise to use bright solids was perfect! x Teje
I love the colours!
This is so so pretty! I love your use of solids and the colors! Great work!!
This is so gorgeous! The balance of warm and cool colors with the added white and grey pops make this really fabulous. What a great, versatile pattern! I would love to see what other people do with it, since I know that basically anything you make will be stunning 😉