So this is my second Postage Stamp / Checkerboard Quilt. It is the quilt for which fabrics were cut at the same time as the Economy Block Quilt from last week. I thought it wise to multi-task whilst my stash was turned upside down and cut an extra strip of fabric. So easy!
I have strip-pieced this quilt using the same method as detailed in the Postage Stamp Tutorial although I have cut my strips wider (2.5 inches x 11 inches) and therefore each 16-patch Postage Stamp Block measures 8.5 inches x 8.5 inches. I have also pieced strip sets by alternating light and dark fabrics. I find this quicker and easier than row sewing (sewing fabric squares together in long rows) not only because you're working with 16-patch blocks but also because I don't have room for a design wall ~ arranging 900 fabric squares on the floor with a dog ready to play can be stressful. (Although I must admit that I do my fair share of row sewing with larger size squares).
The quilt is ditch stitched - all of the seam lines have been quilted which in effect creates a 2 inch grid of intersecting straight lines. The quilting is again functional (that is, to keep the layers of the quilt together) rather than decorative.
For the back of the quilt I have used a single fabric from the Pam Kitty Bouquet collection by Holly Holderman. For the quilt binding I have used another fabric favorite ~ Art Gallery Squared Elements in Lemon ~ although I was sorely tempted to bind the quilt with my more stock standard black/white stripe fabric. A change is nice though.
This quilt is for sale and is listed in my Etsy Store.
You can see the listing details here: Modern Checkerboard Quilt
There is something so wonderful about simple patchwork and working from stash; I love seeing the quilt come together, the fabrics all playing together regardless of color or design. I love color!
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Another beautiful creation! Well done!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty Rita!! (As usual)
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Love postage stamp quilts!
ReplyDeletepretty! love the fabric on the back.
ReplyDeleteBeautyful as always :)
ReplyDeletePrecision! Wow!
ReplyDeleteDecades ago I sewed a lot of clothing. I learned that a simple classic pattern made out of gorgeous fabric was always a winner. The same applies to your quilting projects.
ReplyDeleteI love all your quilts! You use so many beautiful fabrics, & everything always looks so precise & clean. No wobbly stitch in the ditch.
ReplyDeleteYour postage stamp quilt is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteYour quilts are always so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! It is on my list!
ReplyDeleteI haven't started my economy blocks yet but when I do I am going to make this quilt too! Genius!
ReplyDeleteLove this, so pretty!
ReplyDeleteRocketing in to the new year Rita! Great quilt.
ReplyDeleteRita, how do you make the beautiful photographs, like the last one, where the quilt seems to just be floating on your white page background, without a frame around it? Those photos like that look SO GOOD !
ReplyDeleteanother very nice quilt, re economy blocks you have me hooked have made 100, think they will go to bed for a while before i join them up, thanks for the great tutorial
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful ~
ReplyDeleteVery pretty.
ReplyDeleteYou are always ever so efficient, Rita! It's a beautiful quilt for sure.
ReplyDeleteYour postage stamp quilts are just so cute and fun!!
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous! I love the backing fabric too. I clicked on the link to your shop and looks like it's sold already. I'm not surprised. Maggie xx
ReplyDeletejust beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove it! So pretty. You have some great fabrics in your scrap boxes.
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