Friday, May 1, 2009

Double the Fun!

This is what I have been working on for most of the week. I finished hand sewing the binding late last night, and was able to take some photos this morning, although it is rather overcast in Melbourne. No rain though!


The back of the quilts are pieced also, they are both the same:


I quilted this baby quilt the same as the Spring Quilt with straight vertical and horizontal lines just a quarter of an inch inside each square running from edge to edge.


I made two of these quilts. One has been added to my Etsy Store and one will go to a cousin who is pregnant with a baby girl due in June. I have really enjoyed making these, although I completely underestimated how many hours I would need to put in to finish these.


I have also received a few emails asking what sewing machine I use. I currently have a Janome 6600p which is a fantastic machine. I have not encountered any problems with it. However, I dream of a Bernina Aurora 440QE. One day, maybe? : )

Posted by Red Pepper Quilts - Rita Hodge
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17 comments:

  1. Angela NashMay 01, 2009 12:20 PM

    Very Pretty - and I love that green binding. It was the perfect choice.

    Do you use a walking foot for your quilting?

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  2. Mary on Lake PulaskiMay 01, 2009 12:24 PM

    Beautiful work and great color and texture selections.

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  3. TinaMay 01, 2009 12:27 PM

    Your cousin is so lucky! Fun fun!

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  4. One Flew OverMay 01, 2009 12:29 PM

    Well done, so productive and they look beautiful. I really need to put a bit more effort into hand binding, it has such a nice finish.

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  5. OneLittleThreadMay 01, 2009 12:41 PM

    They are really lovely. The green binding is a beautiful contrast. Alison

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  6. ThimbleannaMay 01, 2009 12:51 PM

    Well, I'll say it again -- I LOVE those quilts. Love, Love the colors!!!

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  7. leighMay 01, 2009 1:27 PM

    I love them too! I love the linen and all the great prints. Was it hard to get everything on the back to line up perfectly with the quilting? I may have to try something similar soon, I have LOTS of extra linen.

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  8. LurlineMay 01, 2009 2:04 PM

    Me, too! I have to agree with everyone else - just gorgeous - I love♥
    Hugs - Lurline

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  9. IsaMay 01, 2009 2:51 PM

    They are lovely wichever way you turn them.
    Your cousin are fortunate to have you making it.

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  10. AnonymousMay 01, 2009 5:51 PM

    Beautiful quilts. I'm a bernina girl, nothing fancy though, just a 1230. Great workhorse though.

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  11. UnknownMay 01, 2009 10:00 PM

    Your Quilts are Gorgeous..such simple design but Very Effective..first time on your Blog...will be back...& Thanks for Visiting Mine.
    cheers

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  12. AimeeMay 01, 2009 10:23 PM

    Gorgeous! Your cousin will love that!

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  13. UnknownMay 02, 2009 3:56 AM

    Sweet finishes :)

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  14. AninaMay 02, 2009 4:13 AM

    I love these cute little girly quilts!

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  15. AshleyMay 02, 2009 6:23 AM

    I love the color combinations! They look so cute and I bet the new baby will love it. :)

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  16. L. jane E.May 02, 2009 2:35 PM

    Once again, two gorgeous quilts!

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  17. susanJune 20, 2009 8:57 AM

    these are gorgeous
    did you cut the squares or are they from charm packs?
    the colors are such fun

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