“Helena” Queen Sized Half Square Triangle Quilt

Introducing Annie’s first quilt of 2024. This cozy queen-size quilt (86 x 100 inches) is a warm embrace for chilly winter nights on the farm. Picture snuggling up with loved ones under its cover, the wood stove crackling nearby. This handmade piece has been stitched with love since 2019 and features a simple, timeless design in shades of red, blue, green, gold, and taupe. The original triangles were discovered in a Corvallis, Oregon thrift shop by my mother, Julie Robertson. I machine pieced the top and borders, utilizing complimentary calicos from my personal collection to fill in gaps here and there. The blue border is a fabric that has found its way into many of my quilts over the years.

It has been professionally long-arm quilted by Barb Schoonover in Albany, Oregon with a high-quality wool batting. I love wool because it is light-weight, but promises extra warmth; I always choose wool for my personal quilts. The back of the quilt is green calico, also courtesy of Julie Robertson. The quilt is finished with a narrow binding, which I completed by hand during an ice storm for extra authenticity.