Monday, September 29, 2014

Courthouse Steps Quilt - Part II

A Quilt in Progress.
Courthouse Steps Quilt | Red Pepper Quilts
Courthouse Steps Quilt 
Thank you for all of your comments on last week's post featuring my Courthouse Steps Quilt in progress. I have pushed on and added two extra rows (pictured as the top two rows in the above photo). More color and fabric play, more sewing, 16 blocks added, all of which took a lot longer in my mind than what it did in reality.

Courthouse Steps Quilt | Red Pepper Quilts

Quilt top measures 54 inches x 63 inches
72 Courthouse Step Blocks
and 63 different printed fabrics,
many more low volume fabrics.
918 patchwork pieces.

Courthouse Steps Quilt | Red Pepper Quilts
Courthouse Steps Quilt | Red Pepper Quilts
Courthouse Steps Quilt | Red Pepper Quilts

Now ready for basting, quilting and binding. The backing fabric that I have chosen is from the Sherbet Pips Collection by Aneela Hoey; a much loved and highly sought after fabric which is just right for this quilt. Use it or lose it, right?

Courthouse Steps Quilt | Red Pepper Quilts
Quilt Top, Batting and Backing Fabric.
Posted by Red Pepper Quilts - Rita Hodge
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22 comments:

  1. house on hill roadSeptember 29, 2014 8:50 PM

    it's gorgeous, rita! and yes! use it or lose it!

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  2. KathyinMNSeptember 29, 2014 9:12 PM

    Oh My goodness-that backing fabric is the bomb! Can't wait to see this one finished!

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  3. BethanySeptember 29, 2014 9:16 PM

    Just beautiful!!! And I say use it!! :)

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  4. Blue MothSeptember 29, 2014 9:44 PM

    There is something very special about your eye for colour. I would know one of your quilts at 50 paces. Lovely.

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  5. UnknownSeptember 29, 2014 9:47 PM

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  6. UnknownSeptember 29, 2014 10:13 PM

    Wow! That's impressive. Its beautiful. I'm just starting so I can't even imagine how long that would take me. Lol

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  7. randi--i have to saySeptember 29, 2014 11:44 PM

    So pretty! And I think your backing choice is perfect!

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  8. BethanySeptember 30, 2014 12:00 AM

    Use it or send it to me :)

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  9. Mary on Lake PulaskiSeptember 30, 2014 1:27 AM

    Another WOW Rita!

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  10. HeartsdesireSeptember 30, 2014 1:44 AM

    Another fabulous quilt. I'm already going through my stash to find the 63 different prints to make this quilt. I'm almost there!

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  11. Nisa-momSeptember 30, 2014 4:14 AM

    ooh beautiful.. love your fabric choice for the backing, Rita

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  12. Linda @ kokaquiltsSeptember 30, 2014 5:28 AM

    It certainly is very effective.. I love it!

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  13. InaSeptember 30, 2014 7:59 AM

    it's so beautiful! hope you're keeping this one. ;p

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  14. UnknownSeptember 30, 2014 8:23 AM

    Your color choices are perfect, love it!

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  15. UnknownSeptember 30, 2014 10:48 AM

    I love, love, love this quilt! The colors are awesome!

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  16. TamieSeptember 30, 2014 11:16 AM

    So beautiful!!

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  17. Rosemary B❤️September 30, 2014 11:50 PM

    Rosemary B here:
    Love this very much, Rita!
    What a happy quilt!

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  18. AninaOctober 01, 2014 1:18 AM

    Beautiful Rita!

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  19. piecesOctober 01, 2014 1:49 AM

    Just amazing, as usual! Already sold??

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  20. piecesOctober 01, 2014 1:51 AM

    BTW I tried stitching the binding with the machine - on a donation quilt. I think the time it took me to pinpinpin I could have hand sewn it. HOWEVER I know it will be easier and look better the next time - but NO skips! LOVE doing something new.
    Ellie

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  21. UnknownOctober 01, 2014 3:19 AM

    Very beautiful! You're amazing! 🌻

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  22. SalsyOctober 01, 2014 4:36 PM

    OOHHH love the backing fabric..look forward to seeing the magic come together. Go Rita!

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