QUILT STATS
The finished quilt measures 48 inches x 60 inches.
80 patchwork blocks measuring 6.5 inches x 6.5 inches,
each block is made from four strips of fabric ~ 2" x 6.5" incl. seam allowances.
(for piecing instructions please see this blog post)
(for piecing instructions please see this blog post)
Approximately 100 different quilting cottons.
The "green" quilt challenge that I set myself has been accomplished. I was surprised by just how many pretty green fabrics that I able to pull from stash. Sometimes it isn't until you start looking, cutting, and actually piecing that you discover just how many designs (and colors) can and will play nice alongside one another. And of course, you cannot go wrong with this classic color palette.
This quilt has been quilted with an all over 1 1/2" grid of intersecting lines; first by ditch stitching the seam lines that join the 6" blocks then by quilting in between those lines. One stitch at a time, one line at a time. The low loft cotton batting - my preferred batting - gives the quilt a lovely soft drape, and the quilting adds just the right amount of texture.
For the back of the quilt I have used my favorite backing fabric ~ Newsprint from the Paint Collection by Carrie Bloomston ~ and I have mixed up my usual binding routine by using Squared Elements in Rosewater by Art Gallery Fabrics for binding fabric. The soft pink binding fabric balances the colors of the quilt and finishes the quilt with a subtle frame.
This quilt was sold prior to listing in my store.
If you're interested in purchasing one of my quilts - even one that I am still
working on - please don't hesitate to contact me by email.
Thank you for stopping by,
Rita
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Awesome quilt.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely loved this quilt the first time I saw it. I love your color sense, and envy your ability for that! Just beautiful. Lucky person who ended up with that one!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous quilt Rita
ReplyDeleteThat looks awesome! I love the colors!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love the pink and green together! Looks fabulous as always.
ReplyDeleteI can see why it sold even prior to listing!!
ReplyDeleteLove the little bits of red.
Just love this quilt! And I really like those little extra 'pops' of yellow & red.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous quilt! Rita, would you mind posting which batting you use? Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteSo beatiful!
ReplyDeleteLove your colour selections. Rita. You have a knack for making them beautiful and scrappy. I am thankful for the inspiration that you share.
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous. It is my favorite. Even though I quilt, I would consider buying this one. The colors are what make it special. Well done!
ReplyDeleteI love this. It is perfect.
ReplyDeleteYou have a gift of making these work together magically.
I should at some point (yeah right haha) go upstairs to the spare room, where inside resides Mount Fabric Bits, and attack it with scissors and my trusty iron. get down to business.
Your creations are always inspiring.
The colors are so happy and fresh. Very inspiring
ReplyDeleteCan;t believe how even you got the pattern in binding. You must have cut that specially -
ReplyDeleteEllie
elliefpw@sbcglobal.net
Una combinación de telas muy alegres y divertidas un gran acierto
ReplyDeleteBesos
Great combination of pink and green. I would have called it Pink Limeade!
ReplyDeleteso soft and pretty.....well done...........
ReplyDeleteWhat a "Perfect" name for your quilt........ What a great quilt to finish with Summer ending.....
ReplyDeleteWhat a precious quilt! I'm going to have to get some Squared Elements- and some stripes-I love your bindings!
ReplyDeleteThis is so gorgeous and sings of spring!!
ReplyDeleteQuite lively and refreshing.... Kinda like lime aid !! ❤️❤️
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