Last month, I went to my first Los Angeles Modern Quilt Guild meeting in 3 years and I jumped right in and joined the holiday potholder swap. My partner was Guild President, Latifah, and I stalked her flicker and saw that she loves bold solids. I searched high and low for the perfect inspiration and when I saw Alyssa’s Triangle Wheel Blocks over at Pile O Fabric, I knew that was THE design I needed for these potholders.
Here is Alyssa’s block:
I decided to make the center triangle smaller and sew 6 together.
I did the one on the right first and since the triangles weren’t meant to be sewn together the way I did, I really had to steam, starch and quilt it within and inch of it’s life. You can see that it’s a little curvy and warped. I fudged the seam allowance a tiny bit on the second one and it worked perfectly.
I seriously need an entire quilt made out of this block!
I made a pocket in the back and used some cute Sheri Berry Christmas fabric from my stash.
I also received the most adorable potholder from Liz! I will post a photo tomorrow, once I can get one in good lighting!
I love that block from Alyssa, I have already cleared much of my sewing to do’s so i can make some blocks this month, and you have made some gorgeous holders, i wouldn’t be able to bring myself to use them, they’re too beautiful!
These are so pretty! I kind of like the “fudged one” even more because it looks like jeweled rays.
These are stunning!
Beautiful!
Those are fantastic! What a great idea, sewing six of the triangles together 🙂
These are so awesome! That is one lucky swap partner 🙂
These potholders are fantastic! The pocket back with the fussy cut Santa and tree are just so much fun. Great job!
these are unbelievably fantastic!!!!! you are the one to get in a swap. so giving
These are really fun potholders! Love the triangles!
These are really fantastic! I love the colors.
Wow – stunning pot holders! You did a great job with those blocks:)
I totally scored this swap! Thanks Janice! Can I say that they are more perfect in peron. And, nope, they will not be used! Eye candy only.
These are really beautiful! The colours really sing out, and no-one would notice the curvy seams!
Those are Way to cute to use!! Great job.
absolutely gorgeous!