The Rectangle Checkerboard Quilt is finished! I love starting the week with a finished quilt for it means that I have spent the last few days basting, quilting, binding, and taking photos. A ritual of tasks that I am familiar and comfortable with. It also means that I am ready to say goodbye to this quilt and start on my next project. I do have a bucket list of quilts that I would like to make but the order of the quilts on the list is subject to change. I do also have a penchant for re-visiting quilt designs/patterns that I have previously enjoyed.
And so today another Checkerboard Quilt is finished. This one a slight variation on my usual Checkerboard Quilts. Rectangles instead of squares. I have quilted this quilt by ditch stitching all seam lines, both vertical and horizontal, creating a grid of lines that are fairly closely spaced to give the quilt a lovely all over texture.
For the back of the quilt I have used a single fabric featuring strawberries and flowers on a soft lime green background from the Strawberry Bisuit collection by Elea Lutz. And I couldn't resist matching it with my signature binding - a black/white stripe fabric.
QUILT STATS
A selection of 180+ different quilting cottons make up this quilt.
This quilt was strip pieced - see Checkerboard Strip Piecing Tutorial.
Background pin fabric from the Sew Stitchy collection
Finished quilt measures 54 inches x 68 inches.
Warm & White batting from The Warm Company;
a low loft cotton batting perfect for use with low volume and bright white fabrics.
This quilt was SOLD prior to listing in my store.
If you are interested in purchasing one of my quilts - even one that I am still
working on - please don't hesitate to contact me by email.
I have loved working on this quilt! It is so satisfying to work from stash and even more so when I can use a fabric - the pin fabric from the Sew Stitchy collection by Aneela Hoey - that I have been saving for just the right project.
Thank you for stopping by,
Rita
RELEVANT LINKS:
Rectangle Checkerboard Quilt - Work in Progress
Strip Piecing Tutorial for Checkerboard Quilt
More RPQ Checkerboard Quilts
2016 Finished Quilts
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Another beauty, Rita! I love the constant pin fabric, it makes it so cheerful. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis is a happy quilt. Makes me smile just looking at it. Congrats on the finish and I'm looking forward to seeing your next one!
ReplyDeleteAlways such happy quilts!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great quilt! I'm curious, since this quilt finished at 54 inches x 68 inches and you used one fabric for the backing, what is your preferred method of splicing the backing fabric to make it look like one big piece?
ReplyDeleteI just adore this quilt. I think it's the pins.
ReplyDeleteReally really pretty quilt. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely; such a simple design, it looks fabulous in those fabrics
ReplyDeleteLove the backing and binding!!
ReplyDeleteThe pin fabric was such a sweet choice. The quilting looks really nice on the back. Those jars on the yellow background are most interesting. Congratulations on a beautiful finish!
ReplyDeleteWell done, Rita! Another gorgeous quilt!
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful Rita Quilt. It is adorable and so happy, just the way I like it. So inspiring as always, Rita
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing, Rita! I'm not a frequent commenter, but I have been inspired by your work for years. Currently, I am making slow-but-steady progress on your Color Wheel Block pattern and looking forward to seeing your next project!
ReplyDeleteThe pins.... Ahhhh!!!!❤️💚💙💜
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