A picture post of the finished Checkerboard Quilt. I have had such a wonderful time working on this quilt! What I like most about this quilt is that it is a great showcase of fabrics - from stash basics to the many novelty prints - and I know that having such a diverse range of fabrics on hand, and a willingness to use them, makes this quilt unique. It is still use it or lose it when it comes to my fabric stash!
The finished quilt measures 60 inches x 80 inches which is towards the upper end of what I am comfortable quilting on my domestic sewing machine, but having said that the quilt basted and quilted perfectly! I have ditch stitched all seam lines, thereby creating an all over 2.5 inch grid of intersecting lines, and giving the quilt a lovely soft hand without adding or taking anything away from the fabrics that are the feature of this quilt.
For the back of the quilt I have again used Newspaper in Spackle from the Story Collection by Carrie Bloomston; still a favorite backing fabric, and I hear that this print will soon be available as a 108" wide fabric. Imagine that. You've not seen the last of this fabric here.
And I have used a classic black/white stripe fabric by Timeless Treasures for binding - another fabric that I use often for binding, for it is indeed timeless and provides just the right amount of contrast for this otherwise colorful quilt. These quilt edges ... make me so very happy!
And I have used a classic black/white stripe fabric by Timeless Treasures for binding - another fabric that I use often for binding, for it is indeed timeless and provides just the right amount of contrast for this otherwise colorful quilt. These quilt edges ... make me so very happy!
QUILT STATS
A selection of more than 200 different quilting cottons make up this quilt.
I made 48 16-patch blocks ~ a total of 768 patches of fabric.
(Refer to the Checkerboard Strip Piecing Tutorial for detailed piecing details).
All cotton fabrics and thread.
Warm & White batting from The Warm Company;
a low loft cotton batting perfect for use with light and bright white fabric.
All cotton fabrics and thread.
Warm & White batting from The Warm Company;
a low loft cotton batting perfect for use with light and bright white fabric.
Each finished square measures 2.5" x 2.5".
Quilt top measures 60 inches x 80 inches.
This quilt is ready to ship to my customer. I know this quilt will be enjoyed by the little girl for whom this quilt was made, and hope that it may one day become a link to many fond childhood memories, from bedtime stories told, to family movie nights, slumber parties and many sweet dreams.
As always, thank you for stopping by.
Rita
RELEVANT LINKS:
A Custom Order Checkerboard Quilt - Work in Progress
Checkerboard Quilt and Strip Piecing Tutorial
More Red Pepper Quilts Tutorials
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So fresh and pretty! Love the spring green and lavender. You've done a terrific job - looks great!
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful quilt. Love the airiness of it and the beautiful bright and light fabrics.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lucky little girl!
ReplyDeleteThis quilt is "simply" beautiful.
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely and all of those charming fussy cut blocks will be a fun way to pass the time when nap time isn't working some days.
ReplyDeletethis quilt make every kids happy as can be :)
ReplyDeleteYour quilts are so inspiring. I always look forward to seeing them.
ReplyDeleteAmazing. Your quilts are so fun! Love your fabric stash:)
ReplyDeletelovely, great fabrics to
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ReplyDeletePure sweetness. Looking at this quilt just makes me happy!
ReplyDeleteSo very beautiful! What a treat for us to see, thank you.
ReplyDeleteHappy, happy quilt! The variety of fabrics is amazing and using my favorite binding is the final punch! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful Rita!!
ReplyDeleteRita, you nail it every time! Beautiful! Love the pops of red and orchid!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing. Your work is truly inspiring to me. Even with this simple pattern, you have made a truly unique quilt. Thanks for the quilting info. I'm new to quilting on my domestic machine so I appreciate your detail. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing. Your work is truly inspiring to me. Even with this simple pattern, you have made a truly unique quilt. Thanks for the quilting info. I'm new to quilting on my domestic machine so I appreciate your detail. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteAmazing quilt, love all your fabrics!
ReplyDeleteThis is a Happy quilt
ReplyDeleteGosh Rita, this quilt is just incredible. I love it.I am sorry you are roasting there in Australia.
ReplyDeleteHere it is rainy and drab, and there is some virus going around, I do not want to get, but every one I know has it. Typical end of winter chest fever aches thing.
I am ready for warmer days, but no thanks to 99degrees Stay cool :-)
So very beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLucky little girl to get such a pretty quilt!
ReplyDeleteI wish I could see this little girl's face when she opens up her beautiful quilt!
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