I have spent this week working on a custom quilt order. You will be forgiven for thinking that I am re-posting a quilt made late last year, but I promise the pictures here are all of this week's creation. Please bare with me.
Again, I have used both standard quilting cottons and reclaimed vintage bed linens - in a wide variety of stripes - to make a simple squares quilt top. This quilt is for my customer's young son and as such I have avoided over using pink and purple stripe fabrics, although I did not think it necessary to omit these colors entirely.
The back of the quilt features a patchwork panel of matching stripe fabric on a background of Robert Kaufman Kona Cotton in Ash. The solid backing fabric makes a feature of the grid lines created by the quilting (love!). When quilting I match the color of the bobbin thread closely to the main color of the backing fabric (in this case I used a light grey thread) and as such the quilting lines are obvious but not obtrusive.
A standard RPQ binding : : black/white stripe fabric by Lecien
100% cotton thread
100% cotton batting
The finished squares measure 4.5 inches x 4.5 inches
and the finished quilt measures 50 inches x 59 inches.
Ready for shipping.
A second finished quilt for 2013.
Rita
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I love it. Stripes are so fun and especially cool for boys and men.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE it and have put it on my "to copy" list. I have always loved stripes and try to put them in every single quilt I make as it gives movement. I used to work in a quilt store and people were terrified of stripes. I always had to talk them into it. Wish people weren't so "scared" of stripes. They really do make a quilt, IMO. :) Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Rita! Such a simple but fabulous design! I must get some stripes :)
ReplyDeleteLove this quilt, it is so perfect for a little boy. Simple and stunning!
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful, cheerful quilt. He is one lucky little boy. I am sure he will love it for many years to come.
ReplyDeleteIt`s spectacular.He is a lucky boy and sure he will be delighted.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. I can't get enough of these striped creations. I love the backing too, it's just perfect!
ReplyDeleteIt is just so striking Rita! Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteund like a flag wonderfull colous for the summer and water
ReplyDeleteexcuse my english Frauke of Northgermany
we have a boat too
i make a quilt with signal flags for my hasband
Frauke
Rita, I love your use of color -- so cheery. Love love love the striped quilts!!
ReplyDeleteFantastic! Lovely fresh look with those stripes!
ReplyDeleteI love it. You can make it 5 more times and I will still love it just as much. The extra blues did not go unnoticed -- I am digging that.
ReplyDeleteoh lovely!! love the colors here so much!and the back is stunning!
ReplyDeleteand ... I am new to quilting and to your blog (although I have followed for a while!) : could you please tell me what kind of sewing machine is good for quilting?? I own a very simple basic Singer but would love an electronic Brother. Any advice? thank you !
ReplyDeleteSophie (from France)
This quilt is beautiful and wonderful for anyone of any age. How cool it will still be appropriate as the boy grows. Love it!
ReplyDeletethe quilt has a lovely fresh look to it; I love stripes! Two finished quilts already this year- good sewing!
ReplyDeletevery nice. love stripes :)
ReplyDeleteSimply beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWonderful quilt.....such smart combinations of fabrics. You are always an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI love it! And am very tempted to make something similar using old mens shirts - I have thrifted plenty over the years and think this would be the perfect way to use them to make a truly masculine quilt!
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