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Clearview Triangle Super 60

I have had this triangle ruler for a while,  but have only used it to make a cot quilt for a friend. I sewed it in strips and then it came together pretty quickly. It was for a little boy, but I didn't want to make it in the traditional blues, so went for teal, browns and neutrals. I pulled out the triangle ruler again this week and used it to trace around on a piece of A4 paper. Then I glued a 1 1/4" strip of black down the centre and sewed up scraps of orange down either side, using the paper as a foundation.  I did the same with lime greens and greys. The centre black line seems to tie it it all together. If I make more The black lines will form an asterix *****  Oh no, I have started another project!

Rainbow Rail-Fence

I'm trying to use up my stash before I start a new project.  As I have so many bright colours, this is where I will start. So my plan starts with the idea below. The shaded rails will be solids, the middle rail will be the same shades with a pattern or white, and the white rails will be well... white. I don't think it matters if my middle rail matches the others exactly, as long as they are a similar shade.  In fact, the solids don't have to match exactly either, as long as they tone in. To make a cot quilt, I will need 20 blocks, 5 long and 4 wide, so the finished size will be 5 foot x 4 foot. My stash has been organised into drawers, the middle drawer contains strips of 2 1/2 inches. I'm diving into that drawer.  Wish me luck.