My Scrappy Cross Quilt is finally finished. It's taken several weeks to get around to stitching down the binding, and longer still to take photos. For the last decade or so I have worked almost exclusively on one project/quilt at a time. It's just how things rolled. But over the last 12 months I've added more and more projects to my steadily growing selection of works in progress, and whilst all that is good and well, I have knuckled down and I am keeping myself occupied by completing those quilt tops, basting, quilting and binding. Done.
Fabrics
All fabrics are from stash. Some are relatively new additions, others are my go-to favorite that I have had on hand for some time, pieces of which have made their way into my scrap bins. The many 2" fabric squares were cut from fabric scraps and collected over many months, and I continue to cut more such squares for future scrap busting quilts.
Finishing
I have finished the quilt by using a light-weight cotton batting called QuiltLite. Quiltlite is a woven cotton fabric similar to a loosely woven flannel fabric; it offers the presence of batting without adding bulk. (See a close-up photo of QuiltLite here).
I have machine quilted the quilt by ditch stitching all seam lines; simple and functional lines of stitching rather than decorative quilting, which at the same time gives the quilt a lovely texture and a soft drape, especially so with the light weight batting. For the back of the quilt I have used my favorite text fabric Newsprint from the Story collection by Carrie Bloomston, and have matched it a red/white stripe binding fabric.
Thank you for stopping by,
Rita
RELEVANT LINKS:
Scrappy Cross Quilt Work in Progress and TUTORIAL
More RPQ Tutorials:
Pickle Dish Variation Quilt Tutorial
Scrappy Quarter Log Cabin Tutorial
Color Wheel Block Tutorial
Economy Block Tutorial
QUILT DETAILS
Scrappy Cross Quilt
Finished quilt measures 54 inches x 67.5 inches.
Started: May 2020
Finished: August 2020
Machine pieced and machine quilted (domestic sewing machine).
Machine pieced and machine quilted (domestic sewing machine).
Yellow solid fabric: Robert Kaufman Kona Cotton in Grellow.
This quilt is made from just two blocks that are alternated throughout.
I have written a tutorial here:
Sadly, I am not selling my quilts at the moment. We're in lockdown(!) and are not going anywhere for the time being. On the bright side, I have all the quilting supplies and time. Lots of time...
I will make my quilts available again when domestic and international shipping settles into a reliable new normal. Quilts will then be listed in my Etsy Store.
Thank you for stopping by,
Rita
RELEVANT LINKS:
Scrappy Cross Quilt Work in Progress and TUTORIAL
More RPQ Tutorials:
Pickle Dish Variation Quilt Tutorial
Scrappy Quarter Log Cabin Tutorial
Color Wheel Block Tutorial
Economy Block Tutorial
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Lovely, as always! I have so many projects in progress ... but let's not talk about that! ;-)
ReplyDeleteRita, I am always so happy to visit your blog and I do often come look around at all of your beautiful quilts.
ReplyDeleteI hope you are doing very well and enjoying.... what do you have now, Winter? Gosh, it is boiling freaking HOT here.
I love this quilt. It is a happy one. Yellow is fun!!
Love, Rosemary
I get so happy when I see one of your quilts pop up in my feed. I enjoy each that you post! Love the scrappiness!
ReplyDeleteI so admire your beautiful work. I am amazed how quickly you make things, particularly the hand sewn pieces. It makes my day when I see a new blog post from you! Thanks for sharing your work with us.
ReplyDeleteRita, it made my day seeing your quilt and hearing from you! As usual, you knocked it out of the park. Thank you for providing a pattern. I just love, love your quilts and unique palette.
ReplyDeleteI love that you used a mustardy color for the crosses...its a very under estimated color. Love the binding color too. I like some unpredictability in a quilt, it makes it more interesting.
ReplyDeleteLove your scrappy quilt! Such a happy quilt. Stay safe and healthy!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely, scrappy quilt! I'm a multi-project maker too, but am happy to say that the upside of this global pandemic has been to "get caught up!" Can't believe I'm using those words, but the five different things I have going at the moment - EPP, hand-piecing, machine-piecing, crocheting and weaving - are the last of my to-dos! I'm not beginning anything new until these are done. The feeling is amazing! Hope you're able to sell your quilts again soon. For myself, attempting to sell my hundreds of quilts sounds impossible, so I give them away as I'm able.
ReplyDeleteEverything about this quilt is beautiful, but the red and white striped binding really is the finishing touch that makes me smile.
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