Friday, July 3, 2009

Pillowcase Baby Quilt

The finished product:


The finished quilt measures 25.5 inches x 30.5 inches. The quilt top was made from a standard size recycled pillowcase (with a 15 " square of fabric leftover), and 1/2 yard designer fabric.


I used a cotton/wool blend batting and quilted it again with straight lines for more emphasis on the simplicity of the block.


The back is pieced with some of the left over pillowcase fabric and another 1/2 yard of Kaffe Fassett Polka Dot fabric, this time in the colorway Sprout


To frame the quilt and in keeping with the pretty colors used in the quilt, I added a pink check binding.

This environmentally conscious baby quilt is now listed in my Etsy Store, be sure to check it out! Reduce, Re-use, Recycle!
Posted by Red Pepper Quilts - Rita Hodge
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18 comments:

  1. KatyJuly 03, 2009 1:32 PM

    Love how it turned out! Sooo cute!

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  2. LyricJuly 03, 2009 1:41 PM

    I LOVE it! You do beautiful work!

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  3. MelJuly 03, 2009 1:57 PM

    You are sooooo quick! What's next? ;)

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  4. WillowBeanJuly 03, 2009 2:05 PM

    So adorable! I love that you added the green polka dots on the back, too. Very creative :)

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  5. UnknownJuly 03, 2009 2:19 PM

    Looks Great.the quilting really suits & the Back looks Fab as usual
    cheers

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  6. Dawn WJuly 03, 2009 2:52 PM

    So cute - I love that you used an old pillowcase. Absolutely darling!

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  7. AndiJuly 03, 2009 3:35 PM

    Super cute.
    Love the pink binding.
    Andi :-)

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  8. Sonja♥July 03, 2009 4:27 PM

    Thank you, Rita, your quilts really inspire me!!!

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  9. Cathy @ CabbageQuiltsJuly 03, 2009 5:53 PM

    Fabulous!! I love the back too, those Kaffe spots are glorious. So nice to re-use xo

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  10. Kim BrackettJuly 03, 2009 10:38 PM

    Great way to recycle -- and very cute!

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  11. AimeeJuly 03, 2009 10:47 PM

    Beautiful!! I just love the KF spots you used with it. So gorgeous!

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  12. LurlineJuly 04, 2009 12:27 AM

    You never cease to amaze me! I have been concerned about my comment of being fascinated with your shopping at a thrift shop - I have felt sorry about saying that and there you go - thrift shop and KF - he would love it! Some little treasure will, too!
    Hugs - Lurline♥

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  13. ~Niki~July 04, 2009 8:44 AM

    Lovely!

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  14. JuliaJuly 04, 2009 10:00 AM

    So cute - I love that you used an old pillowcase.
    Best way to recycle..

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  15. AllisonJuly 04, 2009 10:02 PM

    Thanks for stopping by! Your so fast with your quilts, I love love love every single one. Your my color hero, you match everything so well and find new color combinations for me to ahem...copy. :) -Allison

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  16. ThimbleannaJuly 05, 2009 1:35 AM

    That's adorable -- you're so very clever!!!

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  17. Julie @ Jaybird QuiltsJuly 06, 2009 4:45 AM

    love it! and the pink check binding.. perfect!

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  18. ShawnJuly 07, 2009 4:45 AM

    Your quilt is so cute- I sure look at thrift store/yard sale linens differently! Possible quilt fabric at a great price!!!

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