Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Cotton and Steel ~ A Finished Quilt

Cotton and Steel Quilt ~ Fall 2014 collections | Red Pepper Quilts

A final finish for 2014. I haven't yet had time for reflection, instead I have been forward looking and planning goals for 2015, many of which involve: using fabric on hand, busting scraps, enjoying the process, and challenging myself with new techniques. Enjoying the process is number 1 for 2015. It is also how I ended 2014~

Cotton and Steel Quilt ~ Fall 2014 collections | Red Pepper Quilts
Cotton and Steel Quilt ~ Fall 2014 collections | Red Pepper Quilts

I have thoroughly enjoyed making this quilt! Even though all fabrics used are Cotton and Steel prints, I was selective with my fabric choices, balancing color and print to create a semblance of quiet harmony. That's not to say that these prints don't already "belong" together. Cotton and Steel collections have a signature style, and although each individual fabric range is unique they are still interconnected; you can mix and match these collections seamlessly. 

Cotton and Steel Quilt ~ Fall 2014 collections | Red Pepper Quilts
Cotton and Steel Quilt ~ Fall 2014 collections | Red Pepper Quilts

For the back of the quilt I have used a Newsprint fabric from the Collage collection by Carrie Bloomston. I was however short on fabric so used large (12 inch squares) of Cotton and Steel prints along the long edge of the quilt to make up for the shortfall.

Cotton and Steel Quilt ~ Fall 2014 collections | Red Pepper Quilts

Quilted with an all over grid of intersecting lines, first by ditch stitching all seam lines and then stitching a set of double lines, vertically and horizontally, though the center of all squares (for this second part I use a quilting guide attached to the walking foot to keep lines straight).

Cotton and Steel Quilt (QUILTING) ~ Fall 2014 collections | Red Pepper Quilts
Cotton and Steel Quilt (BINDING) ~ Fall 2014 collections | Red Pepper Quilts

For the binding I have used a purple/maroon striped fabric from stash (by Australian fabric house A Day in the Country).

Cotton and Steel Quilt ~ Fall 2014 collections | Red Pepper Quilts

Quilt Stats
24 rows of 18 squares.
432 squares each measuring 3 inches x 3 inches (finished).
Quilt measures 54 inches x 72 inches.
All fabrics are from Cotton and Steel collections.
Cotton fabrics, thread and batting.

Cotton and Steel Quilt ~ Fall 2014 collections | Red Pepper Quilts

This quilt is for sale and is listed in my Etsy Store.

You can see the listing details here:
  Cotton and Steel Patchwork Quilt

Cotton and Steel Quilt ~ Fall 2014 collections | Red Pepper Quilts

Thank you for stopping by! I wish all of my readers a most wonderful and creative 2015; dream in color, live loud, enjoy all that this community has to offer, and together we will sew up a storm.

Take care,
Rita

HOUSEKEEPING: In order to comply with changes in EU VAT regulations due to commence on 1 January 2015, I have removed all of my patterns (including templates and foundation paper piecing patterns) from my Craftsy Store and moved them to my RPQ Pattern Store (where - as much as it pains me - I am able to limit shipping location). I am still waiting to see how Etsy will assist sellers with these new regulations.

RELEVANT LINKS:
Red Pepper Quilts Etsy Store
Red Pepper Quilts Pattern Store
Cotton and Steel Quilt - work in progress
Cotton and Steel - Selvage Pillow

18 comments:

  1. Great fabrics for a wonderful scrap quilt!

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  2. Love this quilt, Rita! I know that the EU VAT regulations are a problem for many designers here in the U.S. I imagine that they are worrying everyone who has international sales through Etsy. Here's hoping that 2015 finds a resolution that small designers can work with. Happy New Year!

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  3. A gorgeous finish and a wonderful way to end another great year, Rita. Love that maroon striped binding. It suits this beauty to a tee!

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  4. Lovely quilt. Thanks for all the eye candy this year and happy 2015 to you

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  5. Beautiful quilt! I can't wait for the view finder and jacks fabric to be released!

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  6. The fabric selection is wonderful! I love how all the colors work well together

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  7. So totally beautiful! Thank you for all your awesome posts. I look forward to seeing more of your work in 2015. Happy new year!

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  8. The VAT issue is a bit of a debacle (I'm being kind saying 'a bit'). I think Etsy have washed their hands of it and pushed it back onto individual vendors, which isn't terribly helpful. I've still got my fingers crossed for the implementation of a threshold so that small amounts of revenue will be tax free, I really don't want to have to complete a foreign tax return!

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  9. Thanks so much for the inspiration here and on IG!

    happy new year...wishing you a fabulous 2015!

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  10. Happy New Year, Rita! Here's to a great 2015!

    The quilt is fabulous and sold already!!

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  11. Love your quilts, wishing you a Happy New Year from Niagara Falls. We have a great get together each year but I must admit I wish I brough some hand sewing with me. Tell me do you think it is rude to go to someone's home for a celebration and sit and do some hand sewing?

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  12. Hello! Great quilt. Just thought I would let you know that there are a few VAT solutions for digital products being offered through payhip.com or paddle.com. Check the

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    1. My iPad isn't enjoying posting a comment right now! Check them out and I have no affiliation.

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  13. Hi Rita! I tried to comment (twice) a few days ago, but I'm clearly an idiot, because it didn't work. :( I LOVE this quilt and was wondering if you pieced it in the same way as your postage-stamp tutorial? Thanks

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    1. Hi Sarah - thank you for stopping by! You are a no-reply blogger and as such I have my fingers crossed that you will check back here for my reply. I did indeed piece this quilt the same way as the postage stamp tutorial - I just cut wider and longer strips (3.5 inches x 12"). Thank you again, Rita :-)

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