Butterfly Quilt
Measures 48.5 inches x 60.5 inches (or 1.23m x 1.54m)
180 Butterfly Blocks pieced together and quilted, but not without frustration. The seam intersections are bulky but no more so than expected when sewing together patchwork blocks. My fancy sewing machine was not impressed and once again the Juki - straight stitch only - machine came to the rescue.
I also agonized over the quilting. With so many different contrasting fabrics, quite a lot of it black and some of it light/white, I couldn't decided on what color thread that I would be happy to see on the quilt. I am not much of a fan of dark quilting lines on a light fabric, and vice versa.
And so, I decided to ditch-stitch the quilt. All of the seam lines surrounding each Butterfly Block have been ditch stitched. It was slow going but not difficult. (All of the images in this blog post are of the finished quilt). Quilting detail wasn't necessary for this already interesting and busy quilt. I am really happy with the result. The quilt is not heavily quilted and the look of the quilt has been preserved.
For the back of the quilt I have used a Flea Market Fancy print - Dotted Leaf in Gray. A favorite!
A traditional RPQ binding:
I've got a lot of pictures, please bear with me ...
This quilt is for sale! Paypal only (major credit cards accepted) - use drop-down menu below to choose correct shipping destination. Please don't hesitate to email me if you have any questions: EMAIL redpepperquilts@gmail.com
SOLD
Stunning! It looks impressively fiddly. Can't wait for the tutorial!
ReplyDeleteIt's a stunner Rita, love the butterflies, esp with the black background. xo
ReplyDeleteThis quilt is absolutely stunning! I like the quilting you decided on. It lets the wonderful fabrics shine.
ReplyDeleteIt sure sold quickly. :)
This quilt is absolutely stunning! I like the quilting you decided on. It lets the wonderful fabrics shine.
ReplyDeleteIt sure sold quickly. :)
Such a great quilt...and so many yummy fabrics!
ReplyDeleteamazing...beautiful...is there a pattern?
ReplyDeleteLove love Love
ReplyDeleteIt is AWESOME. Whoever snatched it up so quick is very lucky. I love to stitch in the ditch, and I think it was the perfect choice for this quilt!
ReplyDeleteIt's a spectacular job ... I love your quilts
ReplyDeleteamazing and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI was wondering how you'd go with the bulky seams, I hate that part - trying to wrestle the quilt (gently) under the needle. Love the choice of stitch-in-the-ditch, perfect for this quilt. I really can't believe you let it leave your house, although I'm sure it will receive much love and wonder in its new home!
ReplyDeleteI could stare at this quilt ALL DAY LONG!
ReplyDeleteLooks wonderful!!! Glad you stitched in the ditch, anything else would have detracted from the beautiful butterflies.
ReplyDeleteTurned out beautifully! You and I feel the same about white on dark and dark on light quilting--in the ditch was a perfect solution!
ReplyDeleteFabulous!!! Absolutely love it!! Gunilla
ReplyDeleteIt is absolutely stunning! My favourite quilt of all time is not too large a statement.
ReplyDeleteI never for a moment thought this quilt would hang around unsold! Really great quilt.
ReplyDeleteStunning quilt - and I think your chosen fabrics really make it sing
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning quilt,the design has so much life that it notice something different every time I look at the photo
ReplyDeleteSimply gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteI cannot believe it was for sale! I really would struggle to part with that. The stitch in the seam was perfect for it. It is an utter beauty!
ReplyDeleteThat's a really beautiful quilt.
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful. I am not surprised it sold so quickly! I would also have a lot of trouble letting that one go!
ReplyDeleteI echo the other comments in saying that I marvel at your ability to put so much love and attention to detail into a beautiful and interesting quilt such as this, and then part with it so quickly! It shows a generosity of spirit that I admire. Lucky the one who will give it a good home!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous quilt , I love the black background & myriad of colours .
ReplyDeleteGreat quilt
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely sensational in all its finished glory. Bravo Bravo! How could you let go of this baby? The tute will be very popular.
ReplyDeleteStunning! Can't wait for the tutorial!
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteRita, amazingly wonderful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful quilt. Love everything about it.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Very unique quilt.
ReplyDeleteWow! That's beautiful!! I love that you stitched in the ditch :)
ReplyDeleteBeyond beautiful! I'm thrilled that you are going to share a tutorial with us. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteNancy in Denver
That really is beautiful!!! It looks like it almost can't be real there are so many pieces to it - this may be one of my favorites of yours :)
ReplyDeleteOh please answer my question. You mentioned the Juki straight stitch and stitch in the ditch. I just spent hours picking out little teensy stitches on a beautiful quilt, which is now in a frame being hand-quilted. Now that's not so bad, but I really wanted to machine quilt it. I've looked at the Juki on-line, but I really wonder why my Bernina and the dual feed foot I bought completely failed (epic fail) to give me any kind of consistency at all in my quilting. And I was having such fun, too. You quilted this beautiful butterfly quilt just like I was trying to quilt mine. Tips oh great one??? :-)
ReplyDeleteRita, your quilt is unbelievable and so inspiring! I'm a beginning quilter and mentioned your site in my blog www.allsortsofgoodstuff.blogspot.com
ReplyDeletePretty and colorful quilt! Great job!
ReplyDeleteI think it's the nicest one I've seen so far!
ReplyDeleteI think it's the nicest one I've seen so far!
ReplyDeleteYour work continues to amaze and awe! This quilt is stunning, and you make it look so easy (although I'm pretty sure it wasn't). I'm looking forward to the tutorial.
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous quilt! Black as a background colour really makes for an iconic finish =D
ReplyDeleteThis is such a fun quilt - for some reason it reminds me of fortune cookies. I am looking forward to your tutorial - I think I need one of these!
ReplyDeletegood call on the quilting, this is an awesome finish!
ReplyDeleteOh, Rita, I think this is one of very favorites! So happy. Remember that quilting question I had a couple of weeks ago? I think this quilt answers the question--quilting in the ditch! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous quilt and such a fast process from making a block to getting it listed and sold. Lovely job.
ReplyDeleteGlorious. Don't know how you parted with it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I can't wait for the tutorial.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt looks amazing. I love it!
ReplyDeleteDotted Leaf in grey (one of my all time favourite fabrics) was the perfect choice for the backing of this stunning quilt; I love it. Can't wait for the tutorial.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful quilt ~ love all the photos! And a tutorial on how to make it ~ can't wait!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, your quilt is just awesome! I can't believe you stitched in the ditch around all those butterfly blocks. Now that is impressive!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry I don't have access to a juki machine anymore, It would sew anything.
ReplyDeleteThis is stunningly beautiful~ one of my favorites! So inspiring! It would be difficult to part with, but not at all surprised it sold so quickly, Lucky buyer! Thanks for the Tutorial!
ReplyDeleteI think that yours is my favorite butterfly quilt. What makes it so different is the bright colors and the text. Did you really sell it? That must have been difficult and I sure hope you got your time's worth. A butterfly quilt is high on my sewing wish list. Thanks for the tutorial :)
ReplyDeleteBravo! Well done! and yes, STUNNING!
ReplyDeleteI love it! I love black in quilts!
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