Always wanted to try something like this, making non-triangle triangles. It was a learning experience and how I did it at the beginning is not how I did it at the end. But I like it anyways!
My own pattern, 15-1/4" x 15-1/4".

wow, that is awesome, thanks for sharing!

Wow is correct, that is great. I love the ships and that they are made out of HST. You did a outstanding design job.

That is so cute! Looks like a lot of work too. What a fun pattern you came up with.

Great ship--must be 1" finished HST's

Have you added this to the Miniature Virtual section?

So tell me, what are non-triangle triangles?

Very cool!

Thanks, I'm so glad y'all like it!

It is only one Tall Ship in the picture, with lots of sails on its 3 masts. I know, it's very "prim," representational rather than accurate.

Yes, the squares are 1" finished.

No, no HSTs. There are no sewn triangles in the piece!

OK how did you get the look of HST?

Neat!

Neat!

Very cute!

DO tell!!! Inquiring minds want to know.

What a cute pattern. Turned out great!!!!!!

I think i know I think I know. Lets see if I am right.

Stunning miniature quilt!!!

You probably do know! :thumbup:

I believe it would fall into the category of some of the "folded fabric" techniques -

Every one of the 225 light and dark blue 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" squares is "background," finishing at 1".

Then the sails and the points on the bow and stern of the ship are additional 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" squares of red or white, laid face down on top of the proper background square, and folded over corner to corner.

When the background squares are joined, the folded pieces get caught as well, forming a 3D "pocket" looking like a triangle.

There are considerations of pressing the seams, because without some forethought, a lot of bulk can accummulate in spots. It was also a learning experience to get the folded bits to align correctly.

But by the time I got to the end of it all, I had a pretty workable system going.

And then the "bow waves" are prairie points set into the seams at the "waterline."

I think I'll try making something a bit larger with this method - I think larger pieces might be easier to join, and more forgiving of small discrepancies than the mini pieces are.

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very pretty., love the waves i n triangles too.

hmmmm, how to get to Virtual Minis??

My husband would love this - very cool.

Great job!! Teeny tiny pieces. Looks like a job for nimble fingers. :D

With your folded "triangles" and the small size, I'm astonished at your accuracy. Great job! I love the bow waves - what a great touch.

NICE..................

Beautifully done

Nice work!

You guys make a person feel special! Thanks.

To post to the miniature section--at the bottome of this page there's a blue phrase "Add this to a ...". Click on it. Then click on the "Miniature ......." section.
To view the mini section--Go to Home page. Click on User defined sections. Then choose the Miniature ...... section by "subscribing". When you subscribe this will show up when you are logged in and on the Home page.
Oftentimes this is the first place I look when I'm logged in.
PS only authors or Rhonda the Mini overseer can add to the Miniature section.
Hope to see it there!

That is a wonderful mini. Great job.

Yep I knew!!! Great job!!

Wonderful little mini!!! I am so impressed with the accuracy you achieved with this technique!!!

Stunning work!!! It is sooooo beautiful :D:D:D