One of the best things about this quilt is I only had to buy white fabric for it. The reds and blues are all from my scraps, so when I look at this quilt, I remember other quilts I've made. It also makes me think of my friend Holly who gifted me with some fabrics I used. Red, white and blue is a favorite color combination of mine.
I learned a lot while making this quilt. I used the Prairie Pointer tool for the first time in its construction. It was the first time I used rick-rack on a quilt. I think the rick-rack really enhances the design. It was the first time I attempted machine applique without using a fusible web.
It was the first time I actually basted color catches over the red pieces in a quilt to catch the excess dye before washing it. The color catchers came out bright pink and grayish-purple, but the white stayed white. (What a relief!) I recommend this technique if you live dangerously and don't pre-wash your fabric.
This quilt has no intended recipient. I like it so much, I don't know if I can part with it. Maybe someday one of my kids will have a baby boy. Until then, it lives in my bedroom, folded up on top of a red pie safe. I take it out and look at it every once in a while because it is my favorite quilt.
I am participating in Amy's Creative Side Blogger's Quilt Festival. http://amyscreativeside.com/bloggers-quilt-festival/
19 comments:
It's a darling quilt! I've never thought of stitching prairie points on the inside, which is so cute, and I also love the use of rick-rack. I can see why you're saving it :)
It's very pretty. I'd have trouble letting go of that one, too!
I love all the little details. Great quilt.
Such a charming little quilt. I too like R,W,B combinations and love using my scraps. I may have to try something similar. Very cute ideas with the points and rick rack.
What a great quilt for a little boy! I love the details - the rigrag, the quiltig... just stunning!
I'm a serious colorcatcher baster!
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Margaret Gunn
www.quiltsoflove.blogspot.com
Very cute! Love the sailboats and the pinwheels!! Great job!!
Hugs ~~ Suz
www.inspiringcreativeness.blogspot
Gorgeous quilt! Useful tip about the colour catchers, thanks. I love the look of the quilt folded underneath it too!!
Love your quilt! I can see why you don't want to part with it!
j'adore le rick rack qui rejoint les bateaux , superbe ensemble j'adore
Love the crisp colors and pattern. I can see why it is a favorite. Good tip about the color catchers. I do wash all my fabrics first, but will keep that in mind if I have any doubts. Great pie safe and the quilts top it off nicely!
great little quilt love the border rick rack and prairie points with the sail boats
Ann
Ooooh! Prairie points and rick rack waves -- that is the coolest little quilt I've seen in a long time! :-)
Oh Laura the sailboats with ric rak are just adorable!! What a great post to be able to rejuvinate!! You prairie points add a great accent.
Love it. I wouldn't part with it either. There are so many cool design elements (including the prairie points) that just make it a perfect quilt.
What a great quilt!!!
Amazing quilt. I understand that you will keep it for yourself!! I hope you will see a grandson playing on this quilt. Then you can take a picture of two jewels!!
I can certainly see why this would be your favorite quilt, the ric rac and prairie points set this border apart and make it truly special. Visiting from Val's Quilting Studio
This is my favorite quilt too because a very dear coworker made this exact quilt for me as a baby shower gift. I still love it and so does my almost 5 year old son. It is the only reason I'm interested in learning to sew and quilt.
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