I have lots of photos to show of the finished - All the Blues - Quilt. Scroll, scroll, scroll. This quilt, with the use of many different fabrics tells a story, which I hope is conveyed in the images. There is a lot to take in. Often when I look at a quilt I see (and usually recognize) the fabric before I see the quilt design, I then have to step back and take a moment to see and take in the whole quilt. This quilt however it is all about the fabrics .... I am a fabricoholic.
I have quilted this quilt by ditch-stitching all the seam lines which works well with small patchwork squares, and whilst the quilting stitches are not readily visible the evenly spaced grid of lines do create a subtle texture that can be both seen and felt. Simple and functional quilting.
For the back of the quilt for I have again used my "go to" backing fabric which is Newsprint from the Paint collection by Carrie Bloomston ...
QUILT STATS
A selection of more than 200 different quilting cottons make up this quilt.
I made 63 16-patch blocks ~ a total of 1008 patches of fabric.
(Refer to the Checkerboard Strip Piecing Tutorial for detailed piecing details).
(Refer to the Checkerboard Strip Piecing Tutorial for detailed piecing details).
Each finished square measures 2" x 2".
All cotton fabrics, batting and thread have been used.
Quilt top measures 56 inches x 72 inches.
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.
RELEVANT LINKS:
All the Blues - A Quilt in Progress
Checkerboard Quilt and a Strip Piecing Tutorial
More RPQ Checkerboard Quilts
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Rita
RELEVANT LINKS:
All the Blues - A Quilt in Progress
Checkerboard Quilt and a Strip Piecing Tutorial
More RPQ Checkerboard Quilts
COPYRIGHT: Do not copy or use any content or photos from my blog without my written permission.
I always love your quilts because you use so much white fabric, not solid white but lovely white prints. So fresh looking, keep on making them !
ReplyDeleteI love it! I am doing one with the same backing right now.
ReplyDeleteI love it! I am doing one with the same backing right now.
ReplyDeleteIt is all about the fabric - I think that also. There are so many people "over quilting" and although beautiful in its own way, I find it distracting. The heavy quilting overshadows the fabric choices. Love the simple quilting style you have.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely fantastic.
ReplyDeleteThis is a masterpiece Rita! I love the distribution of the small numb of darker blue patches and also the lime green/ yellow squares. What a beautiful quilt.
ReplyDeleteSo FABULOUS ! I love all your quilts. Your fabric stash is amazing!
ReplyDeleteThis looks so great!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Quilt Fabric Pizazz - so many people over-quilt and the fabric is lost in the shuffle. Great job! 200 fabrics? How delicious your stash must be!
ReplyDeleteYour choice of color combinations are better than any I've ever seen! I love your quilts!
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