100 Days of Kona Color // Join Me in the 100 Day Project
Have you ever heard about the 100 Day Project?
The 100 Day Project is "a free, global art project that anyone can participate in."
Officially, the 100 day project starts today [April 3]. But I had to order fabric, so I'm starting Monday. ;)
This year, I'm joining in, and making 100 half square triangle pairs using a mega Kona Charm pack and a single additional fabric, and would love to have you do the same! And keep reading, because I talk more about why I'm doing it, projects I've admire, etc.
What you need:
One 101 piece Kona Solids Charm Pack [3 color ways: bright, dusty, or pastel]1.75 yards of a fabric to pair with the charm packs [cut into (100) 5'' squares]I think I'm using a Robert Kaufman Essex Linen--I haven't decided yet
What you do:
Pair a 5'' charm square with a 5'' of your background fabric.
Mark a diagonal line on the charm square
Pair a 5'' charm square with a 5'' square of your background fabric
Sew 1/4'' seam on either side of the charm squareCut along the drawn line
Press to the darker side
Trim the (2) hst pairs to 4-1/2'' or 4-1/4'', depending on your preference.
Make sure to trim all of them the same size!
Repeat: each day for 100 days.
Post Pictures: I'm not sure if I'm going to post a photo every day, or every few days. But make sure to post photos, and also, use the hashtag #100daysofkonacolor
More about why I'm doing the 100 Day Project
For the last few years, I've watched a few makers I admire participate in and finish the 100 Day Project, to pretty stunning results, including the following:
Miriam Tribe // 100 Days of of Paper Mosaics
Amy Ellis // 100 Days of Quilt Improv
Elise Joy // 100 Days of Elise Pep Talks
I decided this is the year I participate. And, I would love to have you join me.
I admire the intensely beautiful projects, and I know I am not going to thrive doing something like that this year.So I'm thinking small, but mighty. 100 Days of Kona Color // #100daysofkonacolorLots of the quilts I make are bright colors with a white background. Part of the reason for this is that I love quilts that look like that. They also photograph well, and lots of the quilts I make these days need to photograph well.
I'm in a bit of a color rut, and a creative rut in general, and want to switch it up. This is where the 100 Day Project comes in.
My goal is to make 2 half square triangle pairs each day.
That is sewing two 5'' squares together, cutting them apart, pressing them, and trimming if necessary.
I'm hoping if I'm only sewing 2 straight lines, trimming will be kept at a minimum.
If you want to join in, its simple.Purchase a 101 Kona Colors Charm Pack, available in 3 color ways: Pastels, Dusty, and Brights. I'm going with Dusty.
Purchase or dig in your stash for a single fabric to pair with the Kona Charm Pack.
Make 100 half square triangle pairs.Post pictures. Use the #100daysofkonacolor hashtag and tag meHave fun!SaveSaveSaveSave