Friday, September 25, 2015

Worn and Washed Strip Quilt - A Finished Quilt

And a picture post.
Worn and Washed Strip Quilt | Red Pepper Quilts 2015

QUILT STATS
Finished quilt measures 41 inches x 53 inches
Fabrics used include reclaimed garments fabrics, Liberty Tana Lawn, 
gingham and linen look yarn dyed cotton fabric.
100% cotton batting (Matilda's Own).

Worn and Washed Strip Quilt | Red Pepper Quilts 2015
Worn and Washed Strip Quilt | Red Pepper Quilts 2015

I am rather pleased to say that my Worn and Washed Quilt is finished (see work in progress and fabric details here), not only because I learned so much from the process and from stepping outside of my comfort zone, but also because with each step I came to love this quilt a little more ...

Worn and Washed Strip Quilt | Red Pepper Quilts 2015
Worn and Washed Strip Quilt | Red Pepper Quilts 2015

... especially once it was quilted. I did worry about how all of the different fabric types would wash together, so rather than ponder that thought for too long I immediately washed the quilt (in the washing machine - front loader, short wash, gentle cycle), and dried it in the tumble dryer. All this after midnight of course, for I could not wait till the morning to see the crinkle and the texture. It was worth the wait, and any concerns that I may have had regarding the use of different fabric types were allayed. 

Worn and Washed Strip Quilt | Red Pepper Quilts 2015

For the back of the quilt I have used a single fabric from the latest Cotton + Steel release (Coffee Shop in Orchid - Lucky Strikes collection by Kim Kight) which works perfectly with the colors and tone of this quilt. It also is one of my favorite prints from this range and I had stashed yardage just for this purpose.

Worn and Washed Strip Quilt - backing fabric | Red Pepper Quilts 2015
Worn and Washed Strip Quilt - backing fabric | Red Pepper Quilts 2015

Left over pieces of fabric have been pieced together to make the binding for the quilt. I do love a good scrappy binding, especially when it includes pieces of dainty floral Liberty Tana Lawn. 

Worn and Washed Strip Quilt - binding | Red Pepper Quilts 2015
Worn and Washed Strip Quilt - binding | Red Pepper Quilts 2015

This quilt sold prior to listing in my store
and is already on the way to the new owner.
If you're interested in purchasing one of my quilts - even one that I am still
working on - please don't hesitate to contact me by email.

Worn and Washed Strip Quilt | Red Pepper Quilts 2015

As always, thank you for stopping by,
Rita

Worn and Washed Strip Quilt | Red Pepper Quilts 2015

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