QUILT STATS
Finished quilt measures 74 inches x 74 inches.
37 rows of 37 squares.
1369 squares each measuring 2.5" x 2.5" (incl seam allowances).
200+ different printed fabrics.
100% cotton fabric, batting, and thread.
100% cotton fabric, batting, and thread.
A really happy finish! First I would like to thank everyone who stopped by my Irish Chain Scrap Buster Quilt Tutorial. As always, I really appreciate it, including your kind comments. Currently all blog comments are being moderated/reviewed prior to publishing, so if you don't see your comment straight away, please know that I will still get to read it.
I have loved everything about making this quilt, especially that I was able to use stash fabrics as well as scrap fabrics from my scrap bin/s. Oddly, I enjoy the what can be the otherwise laborious task of piecing block after block with many patchwork pieces. I enjoy the prepping of the fabrics, the chain piecing, and even the pressing of the seams!
This quilt is once again one of my bigger quilts - 74 inches x 74 inches - which can make for uncomfortable basting and quilting. I therefore decided to stitch in the ditch this quilt, quilting only seam lines. When I say only I don't mean that this quilt is lightly quilted, for by quilting all seam lines an all over 2" grid of intersection lines is created, giving the quilt a lovely subtle texture.
For the back of the quilt I have used my current favorite backing fabric ~ Newsprint from the Paint Collection by Carrie Bloomston; for not only was this the only backing fabric that I had on hand with sufficient yardage but it is also a fabric that complements many of quilts, especially the scrappy ones. A perfect match and handy to have on hand.
I have also once again matched the backing fabric with my favorite binding fabric ~ black and white stripe by Timeless Treasures for a classic and clean quilt edge.
SOLD
This one will be hard to part with however I already have plans to make another! Or at least plans to continue to bust my stash!
Thank you for stopping by,
Thank you for stopping by,
Rita
RELEVANT LINKS:
Irish Chain Scrap Buster Quilt - Part 1 - Work in Progress
Irish Chain Scrap Buster Quilt - Part 2 and Tutorial
More RPQ scrap busting projects
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Irish Chain Scrap Buster Quilt - Part 2 and Tutorial
More RPQ scrap busting projects
COPYRIGHT: Do not copy or use any content or photos from my blog without my written permission.
Absolutely beautiful. I am always delighted by your print and colour combinations.
ReplyDeleteJust hopped over here from your FB page. Oh my! It's is full of gorgeousness. I zoomed in and was so frustrated not to see your beautiful straight line quilting. ( I didn't read your post correctly, too impatient ) Your stitch in the ditch is so amazing - no wandering off the lines ( like what I do )! I think I remember you saying you cut your squares on a die cutting machine, Well I have a Big shot and just bought a 21/2" bigz die. Tips please? xx
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Hi Joy - thank you for stopping by.
DeleteYou can't go wrong with the fabric cutter. I went through my scrap bin and cut my bigger scrap pieces into 3" strips then placed the scraps on the die (place carefully so that you get the most out of your scrap piece). My fabric cutter/die worked better with more layers of fabric rather than less layers - generally up to four/five layers.
You can cut your strips narrower still - say 2 3/4" wide - although that requires more careful placement which can get tricky with multiple layers of fabric on the die.
Occasionally a thread would get caught in the die which in turn meant that I would have to snip a thread here or there. Check your die and remove any caught threads from fabric with tweezers.
I hope that is at all helpful.
Rita
Thankyou Rita, that's most helpful. Have a little doll's quilt to make for a dolls bed I bought for my Great Granddaughter, so will practice with that first xx
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ReplyDeleteI love this one. Rita, the scrapy quilts are my favorite and these dark blocks really put order into all of it. I love it.
Well, done.
Such a lovely quilt! I am amazed at how the black squares compliment the pastel shades. The black and white stripey binding and your chosen backing are just perfect.
ReplyDeleteAs always, this quilt turned out to be spectacular.
ReplyDeleteI don't comment often, but I always read your blog and am in awe of your frequently tiny and always precise piecing; not to mention the successful combination of so many different fabrics!
ReplyDeleteThis quilt is just a STUNNER! LOVE it! Well done to you!
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