Friday, January 30, 2015

Drunkard's Path Variation Quilt

A Quilt in Progress.
Drunkard's Path Variation Quilt | Red Pepper Quilts

A quilt that has been on my to-do list for some time, and again the units are simple ~  a traditional Drunkard's Path block and a patchwork square ~ as is the layout.

Drunkard's Path Variation Quilt | Red Pepper Quilts
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Until last year my curve sewing skills were limited and I am glad that I've found a piecing method for Drunkard's Path units that suits my style of sewing: oversizing, no pinning, and trimming for accuracy (see also No-Pin Drunkard's Path Block Tutorial). This is quite possibly a longer and more time consuming process, but let's face it, I am just not a pinner, and this method not only works well, but I actually enjoying the piecing. 

Drunkard's Path Variation Quilt | Red Pepper Quilts
Drunkard's Path Variation Quilt
66 inches x 66 inches
Choosing fabrics was, and it always is, a highlight. The color palette for this quilt is a little bit different to what I normally work with, choosing stronger, saturated colors over softer, pastel colors. It took all of my efforts to stay away from my stash of pink fabrics!

Drunkard's Path Variation Quilt | Red Pepper Quilts

This was also a great opportunity to work with my stash of text fabrics, and many of the text prints used are from the First of Infinity Collection by Kumiko Fujita. I love that you can fussy cut these designs to vary the scale of the text as well as the background color of the fabric. Several of the fabric panels are multi-colored and perfect for fussy cutting ~ one fabric, 8 or more different colored squares.

Drunkard's Path Variation Quilt | Red Pepper Quilts

All other fabrics are from stash, several pieces have been rescued from my scrap bin. Choosing and cutting fabrics was very time consuming, and took longer than expected. This is one aspect of the quilting process I tend to underestimate. The actual sewing rarely takes as long as pulling fabrics from stash and cutting, then returning the fabric to stash in an orderly manner.

Drunkard's Path Variation Quilt | Red Pepper Quilts
Drunkard's Path Variation Quilt | Red Pepper Quilts

QUILT STATS AND DETAILS
Quilt measures 66.5 inches x 66.5 inches.
22 rows each of 22 blocks.
200 Drunkard's Path Blocks each measuring 3.5 inches x 3.5 inches incl. seam allowances.
284 patchwork squares 3.5 inches x 3.5 inches incl. seam allowances.
684 patchwork pieces.
Solid fabric for used for the Drunkard's Path block
is Robert Kaufman Kona Cotton in white.
120+ different fabrics (a conservative estimate).

Drunkard's Path Variation Quilt | Red Pepper Quilts

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Sunday, January 25, 2015

Sunday Stash #265 First of Infinity by Kumiko Fujita - Lecien

First of Infinity by Kumiko Fujita for Lecien
First of Infinity by Kumiko Fujita
for Lecien
The third installment of Kumiko Fujita's First of Infinity collections is just about to start arriving in stores. This popular modern fabric range is all about letters, numbers with graphic designs as background. This third range also introduces a pastel floral print. 

First of Infinity by Kumiko Fujita for Lecien
First of Infinity - Alphabet and Flower Panel
I am always excited to see more text/numbers prints and sneak snippets into my quilts for interest and contrast in design. I particularly like the alphabet/numbers with bold stripes as a background, which is available in five different colorways, and the book/magazine style text panel available in four colorways ~ both pictured below:

First of Infinity by Kumiko Fujita for Lecien
First of Infinity - Alphabet/Numbers and Stripes Panel
First of Infinity by Kumiko Fujita for Lecien
First of Infinity - Book Panel

First of Infinity by Kumiko Fujita available from:
Pink Castle Fabric - sold as panels.
Westwood Acres
First of Infinity by Kumiko Fujita for Lecien
First of Infinity - Alphabet and Numbers Panel
First of Infinity by Kumiko Fujita for Lecien
First of Infinity - Scaled Alphabet Panel
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First of Infinity by Kumiko Fujita for Lecien
Enjoy Sunday!
Rita

Disclosure:The First of Infinity collection was sent to me courtesy of Lecien without any obligation - the work, words, photos and opinions are all mine. No persuasion needed.

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Thursday, January 22, 2015

A Custom Order Baby Quilt - A Finished Quilt

A Custom Order Baby Quilt | Red Pepper Quilts
Custom Order Baby Boy Quilt
44 inches x 56 inches.
This sweet baby boy quilt is finished and has been shipped. I am happy to have met all the requirements of my customer's brief; one that suits my color/fabric preferences perfectly - happy customer and happy quilter. A pleasure to make!

A Custom Order Baby Quilt | Red Pepper Quilts
A Custom Order Baby Quilt | Red Pepper Quilts
Shirt, Boots and Jumper fabric have been fussy cut from a single fabric:
Lifestyle from the Live Life Collection by Yuwa 
(available in Pink, White and Light Brown, but it can be hard to find!)

I don't have a standard size for baby quilts but this larger size quilt for a baby - 44 inches x 56 inches - is a practical size for baby and toddler. Small enough to fold and take on outings, big enough for a baby play mat, as well as suitable for a toddler to carry/drag the quilt to where it is needed. This quilt may have been made for a baby boy but I think it equally suitable for a baby girl. 

A Custom Order Baby Quilt | Red Pepper Quilts
A Custom Order Baby Quilt | Red Pepper Quilts

Quilted with straight horizontal and vertical lines - first ditch stitching all seam lines, then stitching through the center of each block, thereby creating an all over grid of quilting lines just 2 inches apart (the finished size of each square is 4 inches). For the back of the quilt I have used a classic red polka dot fabric on a white background from the Delilah collection by Tanya Whelan.

A Custom Order Baby Quilt - binding | Red Pepper Quilts

And I have used my usual black and white stripe fabric for binding, as was requested.
A Custom Order Baby Quilt | Red Pepper Quilts

What makes parting with each of my quilts so much easier is knowing that the quilts are going to homes where they will be loved and used. Especially baby/children's quilts which may be part of a bedtime routine, or story time, or movie time; creating memories that last.
A Custom Order Baby Quilt | Red Pepper Quilts
Thank you for stopping by,
Rita

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Tuesday, January 20, 2015

A Custom Order Baby Boy Quilt

And a Picture Post.
Custom Order Baby Boy Quilt | Red Pepper Quilts 2015

A custom order baby quilt for a very special baby boy; born early, fought hard to overcome many obstacles, and won. His mother has told me that they expect to be home soon, and that they both deserve a special treat. I can't begin to imagine how difficult their journey home has been and I hope that this quilt represents the comforts of home for both of them.

Custom Order Baby Boy Quilt | Red Pepper Quilts 2015
Custom Order Baby Boy Quilt | Red Pepper Quilts 2015
Custom Order Baby Boy Quilt | Red Pepper Quilts 2015
Custom Order Baby Boy Quilt | Red Pepper Quilts 2015

Although I was given free reign to create and use fabrics of my choice I was pleased to be given  the following general guidelines: fresh, modern, but still sweet and nostalgic, the use of fabrics with letters and text, low volume fabrics and I-Spy elements, straight line quilting and striped binding. Perfect! A combination of all my favorite quilt elements.

Custom Order Baby Boy Quilt | Red Pepper Quilts 2015

I started the fabric selection process with a green/blue color palette and added red/yellow and a sprinkling of brown fabrics for warmth, and black/white prints for contrast. I think I've met the I-Spy, low volume and text fabric requirements. There is much to see and there are stories to be told.


All fabrics are from stash and include several of my hoarded favorite Japanese prints. For my fabric friends:

Lissa in Grey Cloud - Follie by Lotta Jansdotter  :: Large scale grey gingham.
Countdown by Alexander Henry Fabrics :: Large scale black/white numbers.
Geekly Glass in Yellow from the Geekly Chic Collection :: Glasses in Yellow
Elk Family by Jay-Cyn Designs for Birch Fabrics :: Deer in Green and Grey
Spoonflower - Scandinavian Fish by Syko :: Low volume fish.

Custom Order Baby Boy Quilt | Red Pepper Quilts 2015
Custom Order Baby Boy Quilt | Red Pepper Quilts 2015

A great start to my week. More soon.

Rita

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Sunday, January 18, 2015

Sunday Stash #264 Pam Kitty Garden by Pam Kitty Morning

Pam Kitty Garden by Pam Kitty Morning for Lakehouse Dry Goods | Red Pepper Quilts
Pam Kitty Garden by Pam Kitty Morning
 for Lakehouse Dry Goods
Pam Kitty Garden by Pam Kitty Morning for Lakehouse Dry Goods | Red Pepper Quilts

Oh! This collection is huge. 44 prints in total. I have had this bundle in my home for a week or more, and have finally taken it out of its packaging and made time to photograph it as a collection. Once opened I knew the prints would start to disappear, never to be reunited as a complete collection again!

Pam Kitty Garden - Focal and Text Prints | Red Pepper Quilts
Pam Kitty Garden - Focal and Text prints
I love all of Pam Kitty Morning's collections and have used prints from most of Pam's earlier ranges. This most recently released collection, Pam Kitty Garden, is adorable and I thought the full range would complement my stash well. 

Pam Kitty Garden - Low Volume prints | Red Pepper Quilts
Pam Kitty Garden - Low volume prints
My favorite prints include the newsprint designs as well as a number of really good low volume prints each with a perfectly white background - not always easy to find.

Pam Kitty Garden - blossoms and Daisy Vine | Red Pepper Quilts
Pam Kitty Garden - Blossoms and Daisy Vine
Pam Kitty Garden - Bouquet and Apples | Red Pepper Quilts
Pam Kitty Garden - Bouquet and Apples
Included are several small scale floral prints which are sweet, but also read as a basic stash fabric; easy to mix with other prints including stash fabrics. There are also a number of more traditional stash basics (dots and gingham) as well as designs that are too cute to resist.

Pam Kitty Garden - Gingham Rings | Red Pepper Quilts
Pam Kitty Garden - Gingham Rings
Pam Kitty Garden - Patchwork Cheater and Potted Blooms | Red Pepper Quilts
Pam Kitty  Garden - Patchwork Cheater and Potted Blooms
PAM KITTY GARDEN is available from:
Pink Castle Fabrics
Westwood Acres
The Fat Quarter Shop
Fort Worth Fabric Studio

Pam Kitty Garden - Tools | Red Pepper Quilts
Pam Kitty Garden - Tools
Enjoy Sunday!
Rita

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