A final finish for 2014. I haven't yet had time for reflection, instead I have been forward looking and planning goals for 2015, many of which involve: using fabric on hand, busting scraps, enjoying the process, and challenging myself with new techniques. Enjoying the process is number 1 for 2015. It is also how I ended 2014~
I have thoroughly enjoyed making this quilt! Even though all fabrics used are Cotton and Steel prints, I was selective with my fabric choices, balancing color and print to create a semblance of quiet harmony. That's not to say that these prints don't already "belong" together. Cotton and Steel collections have a signature style, and although each individual fabric range is unique they are still interconnected; you can mix and match these collections seamlessly.
For the back of the quilt I have used a Newsprint fabric from the Collage collection by Carrie Bloomston. I was however short on fabric so used large (12 inch squares) of Cotton and Steel prints along the long edge of the quilt to make up for the shortfall.
Quilted with an all over grid of intersecting lines, first by ditch stitching all seam lines and then stitching a set of double lines, vertically and horizontally, though the center of all squares (for this second part I use a quilting guide attached to the walking foot to keep lines straight).
For the binding I have used a purple/maroon striped fabric from stash (by Australian fabric house A Day in the Country).
Quilt Stats
24 rows of 18 squares.
432 squares each measuring 3 inches x 3 inches (finished).
432 squares each measuring 3 inches x 3 inches (finished).
Quilt measures 54 inches x 72 inches.
All fabrics are from Cotton and Steel collections.
Cotton fabrics, thread and batting.
This quilt is for sale and is listed in my Etsy Store.
You can see the listing details here:
Cotton and Steel Patchwork Quilt
Thank you for stopping by! I wish all of my readers a most wonderful and creative 2015; dream in color, live loud, enjoy all that this community has to offer, and together we will sew up a storm.
Take care,
Rita
HOUSEKEEPING: In order to comply with changes in EU VAT regulations due to commence on 1 January 2015, I have removed all of my patterns (including templates and foundation paper piecing patterns) from my Craftsy Store and moved them to my RPQ Pattern Store (where - as much as it pains me - I am able to limit shipping location). I am still waiting to see how Etsy will assist sellers with these new regulations.
RELEVANT LINKS:
Red Pepper Quilts Etsy Store
Red Pepper Quilts Pattern Store
Cotton and Steel Quilt - work in progress
Cotton and Steel - Selvage Pillow
Great fabrics for a wonderful scrap quilt!
ReplyDeleteLove this quilt, Rita! I know that the EU VAT regulations are a problem for many designers here in the U.S. I imagine that they are worrying everyone who has international sales through Etsy. Here's hoping that 2015 finds a resolution that small designers can work with. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous finish and a wonderful way to end another great year, Rita. Love that maroon striped binding. It suits this beauty to a tee!
ReplyDeleteLovely quilt. Thanks for all the eye candy this year and happy 2015 to you
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt! I can't wait for the view finder and jacks fabric to be released!
ReplyDeleteVery cool quilting!
ReplyDeleteLove your quilt!
ReplyDeleteThe fabric selection is wonderful! I love how all the colors work well together
ReplyDeleteSo totally beautiful! Thank you for all your awesome posts. I look forward to seeing more of your work in 2015. Happy new year!
ReplyDeleteThe VAT issue is a bit of a debacle (I'm being kind saying 'a bit'). I think Etsy have washed their hands of it and pushed it back onto individual vendors, which isn't terribly helpful. I've still got my fingers crossed for the implementation of a threshold so that small amounts of revenue will be tax free, I really don't want to have to complete a foreign tax return!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the inspiration here and on IG!
ReplyDeletehappy new year...wishing you a fabulous 2015!
Happy New Year, Rita! Here's to a great 2015!
ReplyDeleteThe quilt is fabulous and sold already!!
Love your quilts, wishing you a Happy New Year from Niagara Falls. We have a great get together each year but I must admit I wish I brough some hand sewing with me. Tell me do you think it is rude to go to someone's home for a celebration and sit and do some hand sewing?
ReplyDeleteHello! Great quilt. Just thought I would let you know that there are a few VAT solutions for digital products being offered through payhip.com or paddle.com. Check the
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DeleteHave a wonderful 2015
ReplyDeleteHi Rita! I tried to comment (twice) a few days ago, but I'm clearly an idiot, because it didn't work. :( I LOVE this quilt and was wondering if you pieced it in the same way as your postage-stamp tutorial? Thanks
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah - thank you for stopping by! You are a no-reply blogger and as such I have my fingers crossed that you will check back here for my reply. I did indeed piece this quilt the same way as the postage stamp tutorial - I just cut wider and longer strips (3.5 inches x 12"). Thank you again, Rita :-)
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