Having previously enjoyed making a Bright Hopes Quilt in low volume (light/white) fabrics, it seems only fitting that I would go on to make a Bright Hopes Quilt using all colors of the rainbow. The Bright Hopes Quilt Block is a traditional patchwork block, and this block is not only a perfect introduction to sewing a block/quilt with partial-sewn seams, but it is also perfect for scrap busting. And I have plenty of fabric scraps! (Bright Hopes Block tutorial available here)
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Admittedly, in addition to sorting through my scrap bins I have also cut many pieces of fabric from stash. Some of those fabric pieces have been fussy cut to feature a print/design. For most of the individual Bright Hopes block that I made for this quilt I have focused on a single color (like blue or red) or analogous colors (like pink/red, yellow/green or blue/grey). The color blocks have then been randomly arranged for an overall scrappy look.
For the center of each of the Bright Hopes blocks I have used Robert Kaufman Essex Yarn Dyed Homespun in Natural (55% Linen / 45% Cotton). It is a lovely weight fabric to work with alongside standard quilting cottons and it has a very natural linen look about it.
As always, thank you for stopping by and scrolling through the many photos!
More soon,
Rita
RELEVANT LINKS:
Bright Hopes Quilt Block Tutorial
Bright Hopes - Low Volume Quilt - November 2017
More RPQ Tutorials
QUILT DETAILS
Bright Hopes Quilt - Color My World
Quilt top measures 60 inches x 72 inches.
270 Bright Hopes Blocks.
18 horizontal rows of 15 Bright Hopes blocks.
1350 patchwork pieces.
Each FINISHED block measures 4 inches x 4 inches.
200+ different fabrics were used to make this quilt top.
Fabrics Include:
Standard quilting cotton and
Robert Kaufman Essex Yarn Dyed Homespun in Natural for center squares.
Tutorial available here:
For this quilt I cut my center square 2" x 2" and
rectangles were cut 2" x 4".
After piecing the block together the block was
trimmed to measure 4½ inches x 4½ inches.
I have thoroughly enjoyed working on this colorful quilt top. There's something very soothing and calming about working from stash and repetitively piecing block after block. It is a joy to watch a quilt top come together as you start sewing row after row of blocks. And despite the many prints and colors, it all works!
As always, thank you for stopping by and scrolling through the many photos!
More soon,
Rita
RELEVANT LINKS:
Bright Hopes Quilt Block Tutorial
Bright Hopes - Low Volume Quilt - November 2017
More RPQ Tutorials
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So pretty! I so enjoy viewing your work as inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThis is another example of your excellent colourchoice.
ReplyDeleteLove it.
So lovely as always. I was working on a EPP project last night that never seems to make progress. I don't know how you do it! You EPP like a beast and I am like a slow snail!
ReplyDeleteWhile I know this quilt isn't EPP, so many of yours' are and I just admire your speed and precision so much!
DeleteIt is beyond me how you can accomplish so much in your sewing room! You’ve created yet another beautiful scrappy creation that really speaks to me!
ReplyDeleteI love this quilt so far. It is good to be busy. This quilt looks like it was a joy to make, Rita.
ReplyDeleteI had my computer operating system updated (hubbs) so I found this blog update in my junk folder. That was an annoying discovery!
I hope you are getting out and enjoying some fresh air. Here, it is hot and very humid. After several very warm days, we just finished up several rainy days. Every day I am grateful for air conditioning
Another standard size to cut from my scraps. In about 10 years, I might have enough for a quilt. I'll have to get some from my mom. :)
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