Monday, December 14, 2009

Red Patch Quilt Top

Just to keep you up to date:


I have finished piecing the quilt top started last week.  I love how the reds all go together, regardless of the depth of color, design, or the style.  I love how well the Amy Butler fabrics, the fresh and modern, team up with the locally screen printed fabrics and even the Rouenneries by French General.


And for something not often seen here - borders are featured in this quilt.

It is now ready for quilting.
Posted by Red Pepper Quilts - Rita Hodge
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38 comments:

  1. CorrieDecember 14, 2009 12:15 PM

    oh rita! it's just gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! love the red...especially at this time of year!

    Corrie:)

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  2. UnknownDecember 14, 2009 12:34 PM

    I agree, perfect for this time of the year! Just gorgeous!

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  3. LaydebirdDecember 14, 2009 12:36 PM

    Looks absolutely stunning, great job...gosh your quick :-)

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  4. LisaDecember 14, 2009 12:41 PM

    I love it, it's just beautiful.

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  5. ColleenDecember 14, 2009 12:42 PM

    I just love this -- it's luscious.

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  6. RachelDecember 14, 2009 12:51 PM

    That is truely gorgeous!!

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  7. HOPEDecember 14, 2009 12:53 PM

    Gorgeous...

    I'm picturing this now with my Oriental collection I have..

    I love red and this one is a beauty!

    HOPE

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  8. ChristineDecember 14, 2009 1:08 PM

    Wow Rita, it is just beautiful - you must be so pleased with it all together.
    Merry Christmas to you and your family,
    Christine

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  9. LeslieDecember 14, 2009 1:14 PM

    this is beautiful and so festive. I am especially loving the borders

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  10. LaneyDecember 14, 2009 1:19 PM

    Oh I love this!!! Beautiful - love red and white.

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  11. One Flew OverDecember 14, 2009 2:12 PM

    Gorgeous Rita. A beautiful selection of all things red x

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  12. MichelleDecember 14, 2009 2:22 PM

    You've made the red quilt I've always longed to make! It's absolutely beautiful!

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  13. AdrianaDecember 14, 2009 2:26 PM

    Real Christmas: all red and white,
    very nice.

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  14. AnonymousDecember 14, 2009 2:28 PM

    now that is festive and then some!

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  15. ElaineDecember 14, 2009 3:07 PM

    I like these quilts. You've done a great job with those fabrics.

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  16. CarlaDecember 14, 2009 3:33 PM

    So simple but you could just look at it forever. Love it!

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  17. AudrieDecember 14, 2009 4:25 PM

    Such a beautiful sea of reds!

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  18. One Shabby ChickDecember 14, 2009 6:53 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous - wow!

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  19. rachelmpDecember 14, 2009 7:07 PM

    Beautiful Rita!

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  20. vanreeDecember 14, 2009 7:11 PM

    gorgeous!
    Love these fabrics together.
    Vanree

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  21. HertaDecember 14, 2009 8:03 PM

    Hi Rita, love your work! I always check your entries and you never fail to inspire. One of your fabrics has really caught my eye - 2nd picture, top left (red tree silhouette on white background)can you tell me who makes it/designer? Thanks and all the best for the festive season - Herta

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  22. Karen Lewis TextilesDecember 14, 2009 8:15 PM

    That is just beautiful, Rita! Love the little glimpses of Auntie Cookie and other handprints in there.

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  23. AndiDecember 14, 2009 8:31 PM

    You have such a talent for bringing together many different fabrics to create absolute harmonious beauty.
    You've done it again!!

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  24. Red Pepper Quilts - Rita HodgeDecember 14, 2009 8:42 PM

    Thanks for all your kind and encouraging comments everyone! So much appreciated.

    Herta - i think the fabric you are referring to is by Saffron Craig - refer this link:

    http://saffroncraig.com/_catalog_56516/Owl_Range

    These fabrics are just gorgeous!

    Rita

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  25. Cathy @ CabbageQuiltsDecember 14, 2009 9:25 PM

    Stunning Rita, nice to see a border from time to time. I go through stages, sometimes i have to have borders, other times I don't like them at all!!! (fickle hey?!).

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  26. flowerpressDecember 14, 2009 11:00 PM

    I just love this, red and white look so lovely together. Of course I'm a bit biased :-)

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  27. randi--i have to sayDecember 15, 2009 12:39 AM

    So pretty! There is so much to look at on this quilt---love those fussy cuts!

    randi

    http://ihavetosay.typepad.com/

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  28. Cheryl ArkisonDecember 15, 2009 1:30 AM

    It goes to show that we all need to be mess matchy matchy. Reds, maybe more so than any other colour need to show the full spectrum - from the orangey brown ones to the bluey pink ones. And it all still works together.

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  29. Cheryl ArkisonDecember 15, 2009 1:30 AM

    It goes to show that we all need to be mess matchy matchy. Reds, maybe more so than any other colour need to show the full spectrum - from the orangey brown ones to the bluey pink ones. And it all still works together.

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  30. CristinDecember 15, 2009 2:34 AM

    Oh its delicious! I do need to add more reds to my stash... I'm always scared of bleeding, but obviously I Need to get over it! :-) Well done Rita~

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  31. Gigi's ThimbleDecember 15, 2009 3:06 AM

    OK I LOVE that quilt. It is really beautiful and all of the different shades of red really work together. The French General gives it a really classy look too. The pattern is great, it's very inspiring! Thanks for sharing!

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  32. ilovebabyquiltsDecember 15, 2009 3:12 AM

    Those independent designer birds really draw the eye! I think it's because of the ecru background. The red petals from Lantern Bloom do the same thing for the same reason. Love those Amy Butler full moon dots for the border! I just bought another yard of that myself.

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  33. Amber PolkDecember 15, 2009 3:46 AM

    How pretty! Make me happy to just look at it.

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  34. Miss PelicanoDecember 15, 2009 6:27 AM

    So beautiful! Also love your Hope Valley sunday stash.
    Just discovered your blog and it's beautiful!
    Barbara

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  35. Hi! My name is erica. Would you be my friend?December 15, 2009 8:39 AM

    I do so love a scrappy quilt...it's so neat to see all the different red and whites. You know, I'd like to make my daughter a quilt for christmas...maybe I'll channel some of your amazing speed and persistence and get it done. Then again...I probably won't! :)

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  36. Purple Quilter QueenDecember 15, 2009 8:48 AM

    I really like this quilt. The borders are great too. Your fabrics are always so well put together. Good job! Jenn

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  37. AnnieofbluegablesDecember 15, 2009 5:32 PM

    Oh Rita! That is a beautiful quilt.
    ~a

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  38. Amanda JeanDecember 17, 2009 3:02 AM

    i love it! i have a red quilt top in progress and it's interesting to see how the reds play together. a challenge, but fun, nonetheless.

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