QUILT DETAILS
Outback Wife - Courthouse Steps Quilt
The finished quilt measures 60 inches x 60 inches.
36 Courthouse Steps Blocks - 6 rows of 6 blocks.
FEATURED FABRIC:
both collections for Ella Blue Fabrics
BATTING:
Low loft cotton batting.
BINDING:
Checkers in Black by Cotton + Steel (yarn dyed woven
gingham fabric).
Well, I am rather chuffed with how this quilt turned out! There were several things that could have gone horribly wrong with this quilt but thankfully it all went to plan. The heavier weight fabric and quilt top created no problems when quilting it (other than having to heave more weight through the machine, again and again - an excellent upper body work out!) and the quilt back lined up remarkably well. I have lots of photos to share with you today ~
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The quilt is quilted with edge to edge straight lines ~ first ditch stitching the horizontal and vertical seam lines of the Courthouse Steps Blocks, then adding additional lines at 1 inch intervals, and finally adding one set of diagonal lines that intersect in the center and corners of the blocks.
I have used Aurifil 28wt thread (the gray spool) for quilting (28wt top thread - 40wt thread in the bobbin).This is a heavier weight thread which makes the stitches stand out and adds another point of interest. The stitches are long and the thread weight heavier/thicker than I would normally use, which complements the heavier weight fabrics used to make the quilt and gives the stitch greater definition.
For the binding I have used a yarn-dyed gingham fabric (Checkers in Black by Cotton + Steel) which I think worked well with the overall vibe of this quilt and the fabric collections used.
As always, thank you for stopping by and scrolling through all the photos.
I am ready to start a new project!
Rita
RELEVANT LINKS:
Red Pepper Quilts Etsy Store
Outback Wife - Courthouse Steps Quilt - Work in Progress
Sunday Stash - Outback Wife 2017
Sunday Stash - Essentials by Gertrude Made
Outback Wife Quilt - April 2017
Gertrude Made
Ella Blue Fabrics
For the binding I have used a yarn-dyed gingham fabric (Checkers in Black by Cotton + Steel) which I think worked well with the overall vibe of this quilt and the fabric collections used.
This quilt is available for purchase from
my Etsy Store.
See the listing details here:
OUTBACK WIFE - COURTHOUSE STEPS QUILT
my Etsy Store.
See the listing details here:
OUTBACK WIFE - COURTHOUSE STEPS QUILT
As always, thank you for stopping by and scrolling through all the photos.
I am ready to start a new project!
Rita
RELEVANT LINKS:
Red Pepper Quilts Etsy Store
Outback Wife - Courthouse Steps Quilt - Work in Progress
Sunday Stash - Outback Wife 2017
Sunday Stash - Essentials by Gertrude Made
Outback Wife Quilt - April 2017
Gertrude Made
Ella Blue Fabrics
COPYRIGHT and DISCLOSURE: Do not copy or use any content or photos from my blog without my written permission. Outback Wife 2017 and Essentials by Gertrude Made fabric bundles kindly supplied by Cathi Bessell-Browne and Ella Blue Fabrics. This is original content from www.redpepperquilts.com.
its beautiful ... I always adore your work
ReplyDeleteNostalgic and classy at the same time - love it!
ReplyDeleteThis quilt is a beauty. Loving all the large florals.
ReplyDeleteRita, have you ever logged your time to know how many hours exactly you spend working on a quilt from pulling the fabric to stitching on the binding? It seems you are finishing quilts pretty much on a weekly basis, and I was wondering whether you actually sew all day every day to accomplish that... For me, finishing even a very simple quilt is a week-long, usually even month-long process - but then, of course, I have a fulltime job with long hours... Still, it's incredible how much you get finished!
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful quilt and perfect pattern for this gorgeous fabric line. Love seeing your work, thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAs a feedsack/barkcloth lover I adore, simply ADORE, this quilt. Her fabrics are splendid & your work divine. (sounds like Project Runway All-Stars!!!) Susan
ReplyDeleteThis quilt is a masterpiece!
ReplyDeleteI know it was a blast to make. Yes, it turned out
so beautiful. -- really, breathtaking
These fabrics are showcased so beautifully. Such great work and photos! I'm thinking about making clothes with the bark cloth fabric, probably the Elizabeth print, a jacket or a dress, I'm not yet sure. I'm wondering about the crush/crease factor of the bark cloth. I can't can't source any locally to test in person. Does it crumple like linen or more like a quilting cotton? Any help would be appreciated.
ReplyDeleteI forgot to say how much I like that last diagonal quilting across the central squares. Perfect!
DeleteI love the X's through the maroon centers to tie it all together. And the backing. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great quilt and such an amazing job you did on the quilting! I love how it shows up on the back of the quilt!! The back is awesome too! Well done!
ReplyDeleteWow. This is a stunning quilt. I am in love.
ReplyDeleteOh, my goodness! Did it EVER turn out beautifully!
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