Tuesday, May 5, 2015

For the Love of Patchwork | Work in Progress

For the Love of Simple Patchwork | Red Pepper Quilts

For the love of simple patchwork
and of course fabric ...

For the Love of Simple Patchwork | Red Pepper Quilts
For the Love of Simple Patchwork | Red Pepper Quilts
For the Love of Simple Patchwork | Red Pepper Quilts

... some eye candy to start the week on a high note.

For the Love of Simple Patchwork | Red Pepper Quilts
For the Love of Simple Patchwork | Red Pepper Quilts

Quick Quilt Stats:
2.5 inch finished squares
540 patchwork squares
120+ different fabrics from stash including some fabric favorites:
Liberty Tana Lawn
Katie Jump Rope and
Original Flea Market Fancy by Denyse Schmidt

For the Love of Simple Patchwork | Red Pepper Quilts
For the Love of Simple Patchwork | Red Pepper Quilts
For the Love of Simple Patchwork | Red Pepper Quilts

Simple patchwork squares have my heart and I love pulling fabric from my stash to make these quilts. To make a beautiful quilt doesn't need to involve a complicated design or sewing technique, although of course I do also like to challenge myself to keep things interesting, and to continue to learn and grow. This week however was all about easing myself into a good routine and enjoying the process - choose fabrics, cut, sew, press ... repeat.

For the Love of Simple Patchwork | Red Pepper Quilts
For the Love of Simple Patchwork | Red Pepper Quilts

More soon,
Rita

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20 comments:

  1. UnknownMay 05, 2015 3:48 PM

    This was so much fun to look at. Very inspirational.

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  2. BeckyMay 05, 2015 3:53 PM

    This is so pretty Rita. I am in the process of making the checkerboard quilt from your tutorial with the 16 square blocks. I am teaching myself to sew/quilt from blogs like yours and online videos. I am having the best time learning and creating. Thank you for sharing your talent and your love of quilting.

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  3. JenniferMay 05, 2015 6:27 PM

    It's beautiful, Rita. You do simple patchwork so well and you convey such a love for the process and the fabric; it is always a pleasure to stop by and see what you are up to.

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  4. AnonymousMay 05, 2015 7:42 PM

    Love it!! Am smiling here in soggy Scotland where Spring has taken a wobble! I think some simple fabric therapy would be in order for me too..that label can wait!
    Thanks for the nudge, Rita , and a splash of colour in my week!reda
    Freda P

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  5. stitchinpennyMay 05, 2015 8:10 PM

    Beautiful! Like the line from the song "My Girl" - sunshine on a cloudy day.

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  6. UnknownMay 05, 2015 9:01 PM

    I love the simple patchwork as well. I have been sticking to 5 inch or 6.5 inch squares, but the 2 1/2 will be coming soon. Love the colours and pictures.

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  7. Pam@SerendipityWoodsMay 05, 2015 9:17 PM

    Great cheer up for a rainy day, to get me through until the sun shines again...well done :)

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  8. UnknownMay 05, 2015 10:48 PM

    It's just perfect! Its why I fell back in love with quilting! Your beautiful work continues to inspire me to want to stich more!

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  9. Rosemary B❤️May 05, 2015 11:30 PM

    this looks happy. This is a "Rita" quilt of course!
    Cutting 3 inch blocks is a good size, Not too tiny that you lose the design of each special fabric. I love putting stuff together carefree.. You know there are those out there..... that would say "AAkk this is too busy". Those people should stick to what they do best: filing, making lists, and organizing their silverware drawers.
    I love carefully selected collections of happy

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  10. Little Black Cat QuiltingMay 05, 2015 11:47 PM

    That was like walking into a bakery, except with fabric. I think I literally sighed at the sight of all those pretty squares. Can't wait to see how it turns out!

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  11. Quilt Fabric PizazzMay 06, 2015 12:19 AM

    It is about contentment and relaxing making a quilt that is easy and fun. It is a great feeling and a sense of accomplishment when complete. I get it.

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  12. doodlebugmomMay 06, 2015 1:07 AM

    Looking at this makes me smile, love the bright happy fabrics, Patchworks have always been my favorite.

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  13. HeartsdesireMay 06, 2015 1:52 AM

    Wonderful, wonderful. Perfect amount of lights, perfect amount of brights. I just finished your nine-patch and since it used 2 1/2 inch strips, I'll be putting these together with some new fabrics for a simple patchwork quilt. I love your enthusiasm for colourful patchwork. It seems just the right way to use up some of those scraps from previous projects.

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  14. KarenMay 06, 2015 2:18 AM

    What a terrific collection of fabrics--everything just sings!

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  15. tisha @ quiltytherapyMay 06, 2015 6:24 AM

    I appreciate a good simple quilt. Lovely collection of fabrics.

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  16. Sandy B.May 06, 2015 10:52 AM

    this is just beautiful! thank you for bringing such beauty into the simple, 3" squares. I love the simplicity but with interesting and lovely fabrics. Ever thought of selling a LARGE sampling of your choices of fabrics for a quilt like this? My colors never seem to be this well put together. Maybe I need to pull more fabrics......120+....wow!

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  17. KathyinMNMay 06, 2015 1:10 PM

    Wow, you really have a gift for blending fabric colors. Beautiful!

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  18. UnknownMay 06, 2015 1:31 PM

    So beautiful!!

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  19. UnknownMay 06, 2015 1:42 PM

    So beautiful!!

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  20. CarlaMay 22, 2015 5:26 AM

    This quilt would make you smile while you lay under it.
    Love all the colors

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