Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Pink Lemonade - A Quilt in Progress

And a picture post.
Pink Lemonade - A Quilt in Progress | Red Pepper Quilts 2015

While it was great to spend some time away from my sewing machine I am equally pleased to be home again. There is no place like home. I have eased myself back into a regular sewing routine with some simple sewing and a pretty color palette ~

Pink Lemonade - A Quilt in Progress | Red Pepper Quilts 2015
Pink Lemonade - A Quilt in Progress | Red Pepper Quilts 2015

.... green, pink/red, a dash of yellow, and a hint of blue. A classic mix of colors. Finding "good" green fabrics is hard! Unlike my considerable stash of predominantly blue/aqua fabrics, my collection of green fabrics is less impressive. I am very particular when it comes to collecting my preferred shade and tone of green fabric; fabrics that are bright green, lime green, or grass green, as apposed to olive green, army green, or deep forest green. 

Pink Lemonade - A Quilt in Progress | Red Pepper Quilts 2015
Pink Lemonade - A Quilt in Progress | Red Pepper Quilts 2015

QUILT STATS
Quilt top measures 48 inches x 60 inches.
80 patchwork blocks measuring 6.5 inches x 6.5 inches,
each block is made from four strips of fabric (2" x 6.5" incl. seam allowances).
Approximately 100 different quilting cottons.

Pink Lemonade - A Quilt in Progress | Red Pepper Quilts 2015
Pink Lemonade - A Quilt in Progress | Red Pepper Quilts 2015
Ready for basting, quilting, and binding.

More soon.
Rita
Pink Lemonade - A Quilt in Progress | Red Pepper Quilts 2015

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26 comments:

  1. Wow. I'm loving this. So fresh looking. I know what you mean about the green colours. I have seen many pink and green quilts, some I like and some not. Who'd have thought by adding pieces of yellow would make it so special. Just love it. Cant wait to see how you quilt it x

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  2. In high school, I made myself a pink and green wool plaid skirt. I saved my babysitting money to buy the perfect pink sweater to go with it. (At 50 cents an hour, it took quite a while). This quilt reminds me of that perfect outfit that I loved to wear. The pinks and greens are just right!

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  3. so pretty and fresh. I love it. you have such a good eye for color and pattern.

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  4. Oh my gosh! Your color schemes are to die for and the name fits perfectly. Beautiful rail fence.

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  5. Yes, I agree with the comments above. Your color schemes are fabulous! This is such a light, pretty quilt! I have built up such a stash of scraps, I need to do this! Thanks for the continued inspiration. You just make me want to quilt and sew every time I see your blog! Thanks!

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  6. What a sweet quilt! So perfect for spring!

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  7. Lovely quilt, and I totally agree with you about greens - I like the cooler, more true greens also… and sometimes, they are hard to find!
    I would love to see you do a Craftsy class on auditioning fabrics and color placement in quilts!

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  8. I sheep! Lovely, fresh color combinations. I hope you had a wonderful time in England.

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  9. So pretty! Love the fabrics!

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  10. Gorgeous! I agree the yellow makes it pop! This is so fresh looking like a cool spring breeze. Great color choices!

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  11. wowie This is so pretty, Rita. I love it.
    YES there are some bad greens out there, hahaha
    I love the colors, very soothing

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  12. It's gorgeous Rita, the fabrics, the colours, and the quilt design.

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  13. Winner for sure. Can't wait to see it.

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  14. These shades of pink and green make up my favourite colour combination! I can't wait to see the finished quilt.

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  15. I just love your quilts, they are so fresh and colorful. Just my style !

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  16. So beautiful, light and airy and cheery! xoRobin

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  17. What lovely colours you have chosen for this quilt. I love the greens especially the fabric with rows of little pears. So cute!

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  18. gorgeous .. for me, one of your best color combinations ... i love the sweet {for you} spring colors ... it's perfect for a baby .... love your work ...

    darlene

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  19. Love this quilt! The color choices outstanding! Thanks for sharing it with us.

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  20. It's beautiful! Love the colors in all of your gorgeous fabrics. You sure know how to pick them!!
    Susie

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  21. so pretty and a very appropriate name!!! :)

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  22. Wow! This is beautiful. I know what you mean about getting the "right" greens!

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  23. So light and refreshing- just gorgeous!!!

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