Year of Scrappy Triangles

I have been playing around with these 6" foundation paper pieced half-square triangles for a while and they are So. Much. Fun. I have made them in rainbow colors, full on scrappy, and low-volume scrappy. It is so relaxing to pick through my box of scraps to find the perfect fabric for each block. 'Cause that's how quilters relax. We play with fabric! And these triangles are the ultimate in fun, relaxing foundation paper piecing.

Not only are they fun to make, but they are very versatile. So many different quilts are made with just half square triangles. I could substitute these into any of them. So many options.

To keep me on track and to share the joy, I am going to post a link to a foundation paper pieced pdf pattern for a 6" Scrappy Triangle every Tuesday, here on my blog. A different triangle every week for at least 52 weeks! (I have over 80 drafted, so I might just keep going....) To help keep us on track, we will have some link ups and prizes too.

I hope you will join me!

Click below to get patterns for the blocks we've made so far!

Block 1      Block 2      Block 3      Block 4      Block 5     Block 6 Block 7    Block 8    Block 9      Block 10    Block 11    Block 12     Block 13    Block 14    Block 15    Block 16    Block 17   Block 18  Block 19   Block 20   Block 21   Block 22   Block 23  Block 24    Block 25  Block 26  Block 27  Block 28  Block 29  Block 30  Block 31  Block 32  Block 33  Block 34  Block 35  Block 36  Block 37   Block 38  Block 39   Block 40    Block 41  Block 42   Block 43   Block 44    Block 45    Block 46  Block 47  Block 48   Block 49  Block 50  Block 51   Block 52

How many blocks to you need to make a certain sized quilt? Check out this post.

New to foundation paper piecing? Totally intimidated and can't wrap your mind around it? Been there! But it wasn't that bad once I gave it a go. To get you on your way, I wrote the 'Ultimate Guide to Foundation Paper Piecing'. Clear, step-by-step instructions. You can totally do it and Scrappy Triangles are a great place to start. They are simple, fast, and a great way to practice paper piecing. You'll be a pro in no time!

How can I be sure I don't miss a post?
There are a couple of options:

1. You can sign up for my newsletter here. I will send out newsletters with links to the foundation patterns and other great stuff. When you sign up, you will get a free quilt pattern! 
2. Follow me on Instagram @sewn.by.leila.gardunia. I will post pictures of the new scrappy triangle each week and provide a link to the pattern in my bio. 
3. Bookmark this site and check back every Tuesday!

Please, share pictures of your blocks on social media with the hashtag #yearofscrappytriangles. I would love to see them!

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edited 5/1/18

If you are reading this, you probably like Scrappy Triangles and foundation paper piecing, so I think you will be excited about this new paper piecing collection. 

The Tiny Piecing Collection! 

There are 1", 2", and 3" Scrappy Triangles along with 1" and 2" wide Scrappy Strips. They are so much fun to make and are perfect for using up your smallest scraps. Hop on over to my Etsy Shop to check them out. The patterns are available for instant pdf download.

I am so excited about these patterns and I hope you like them too!