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Red Quilt Finished

June 24, 2009

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I really really love this one. It turned out even better than I thought it would, I think its all the polka dots that won me over. I used a solid cream sheet for the back, and I’m not sure what the binding fabric is called, but its a pretty muted red that isn’t too bright. I did simple quilting, just straight stitching 1/4” from the seams to frame in the triangles. It was hard to smoosh the quilt under my machine doing those angled seams, and I certainly got a workout. Which is good since I’ve been sitting on my bum for two days.

57 Responses to Red Quilt Finished

  1. Jennifer June 24, 2009 at 4:04 pm #

    I think your quilts are so beautiful. I am constantly amazed at how fast you turn out a quilt. I do have a question… your binding looks so much smaller than mine, so I was wondering how wide to you cut your strips?

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  2. Sara Richins June 24, 2009 at 4:29 pm #

    What a beautiful quilt! I think everyone needs a good red quilt in the house somewhere!

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  3. RosaMaría June 24, 2009 at 4:57 pm #

    beautiful!!! before i saw your pics i'm thinking to make one!

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  4. Rachael Adele June 24, 2009 at 5:01 pm #

    Gorgeous! How many different reds did you use?

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  5. ~Michelle~ June 24, 2009 at 5:09 pm #

    Great work chicky! And your hubby sounds very close to mine – I was taking up the entire living room last night to spray baste, and he wasn't exactly happy with that. And I don't know why there is a delay to get blog posts in google reader – I've noticed that too (people will twitter their post, but it takes a bit to show up in reader)

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  6. Karen June 24, 2009 at 5:13 pm #

    Oh Wow! That is just absolutely PHENOMINAL! Love it, love it, love it!

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  7. Blue is Bleu June 24, 2009 at 5:18 pm #

    It's such a gorgeous quilt! Bravo!

    Btw my husband's been fired from quilt holding too for the exact same reason. I use hangers and the door now… they don't tend to talk back!

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  8. Aimee June 24, 2009 at 5:23 pm #

    Beautiful! I love the tan linen.

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  9. Goddess in Progress June 24, 2009 at 5:30 pm #

    Looks beautiful! I love that, while you might not instantly jump to tan as the solid to put with red prints, it works so wonderfully and gives it such a nice, muted feeling.

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  10. Barbara Myltschenko June 24, 2009 at 5:38 pm #

    I really love this. I'm not that keen on red usually, but you really worked it well! And the polka-dots get me too!

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  11. patsy June 24, 2009 at 5:45 pm #

    I LOVE IT!!
    I am feeling very inspired to start a new quilt now…

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  12. Isa June 24, 2009 at 5:51 pm #

    this quilt is beautiful!!

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  13. Anna June 24, 2009 at 5:52 pm #

    I love it! It is gorgeous! And I love the painting in the background — who is that by?

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  14. lambie-pie June 24, 2009 at 6:03 pm #

    Allison-
    Thanks for your nice blog comments, I really appreciate them! I've been admiring your blog for a long time, you're a big inspiration for me. I absolutely love all of your quilts!! I really love this one, I've been thinking of doing a plain red and white quilt sometime soon. Another fave is the orange and white. I love the 9-patch you're working on too!
    Ok, so I just checked the Ikea website and I don't see that cabinet either and now I'm totally having a heart attack b/c I was planning to buy it when we moved. I may just have to run down to the store and see if they have any there because I REALLY wanted it! They've also changed the bedroom furniture I wanted and now I don't like the new color. UGH! I guess I just need to learn that if I really want something, I'd better just buy it when it's there.
    Have a great day and I will definitely be checking back often and I'd love to have you read my blog too!

    Thanks,
    Elisabeth

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  15. Ariel June 24, 2009 at 6:12 pm #

    This one turned out so well! I love the red with linen color…What is it with hubbys not wanting to help with photo shoots?? I have the same sad story at my house… ;)

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  16. Nichole June 24, 2009 at 6:15 pm #

    Really beautiful quilt! I love the simplicity of it, yet the fun diverse red prints keep it lively. Great work!

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  17. Nancy June 24, 2009 at 6:36 pm #

    Love this quilt! Love your blog too! Keep up the great work!

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  18. Diane June 24, 2009 at 6:51 pm #

    I love red quilts and yours is gorgeous!

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  19. Chris June 24, 2009 at 7:01 pm #

    Oh Allison I just LOVE this one. Simple is sometimes better! :) You inspire me to no end!! Thanks for posting this one!

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  20. The Ballstaedts June 24, 2009 at 7:05 pm #

    Wow, it seems like you just started it! You are quick! Its DARLING, I love red. I can't imagine you barking orders!! :) We need to meet up sometime, have like a girls weekend vacation… Do ever talk to Telly?

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  21. dearmrsreese June 24, 2009 at 7:09 pm #

    I love that quilt!

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  22. Leslie June 24, 2009 at 7:24 pm #

    it is beautiful…i love it

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  23. Mushyhed June 24, 2009 at 8:16 pm #

    Beautiful quilt! Love it!!

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  24. Sew Create It - Jane June 24, 2009 at 8:54 pm #

    I can see why you love this one…it is stunning! Makes me want to pull out all my reds and get one made. So very pretty!

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  25. Care June 24, 2009 at 9:31 pm #

    Absolutely gorgeous!!! Time to bust out my red fabrics!!

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  26. Lorraine June 24, 2009 at 10:33 pm #

    I'll join the chorus here , I love that quilt .
    I really love that quilt !

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  27. Lisa June 24, 2009 at 10:46 pm #

    Just beautiful, I love the colors.

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  28. Andi June 24, 2009 at 11:54 pm #

    Absolutely stunning quilt!!

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  29. Linda June 24, 2009 at 11:56 pm #

    I REALLY like this quilt. I especially like how you quilted it. PS The cream sticks are melting today in Holmes Co.

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  30. roseylittlethings June 25, 2009 at 12:12 am #

    It is beautiful!!!

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  31. ivyarts June 25, 2009 at 12:50 am #

    The quilt is truly lovely. I admire the triangle quilting. I thought about that for one and realized how much turning I had to do and decided against it. Kudos to you!

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  32. Trisha June 25, 2009 at 12:57 am #

    Oh, Allison! It is wonderful! I love two color quilts and I am partial to red. I love the scappiness and the simplicity of the design. Love it!

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  33. Erin O. June 25, 2009 at 1:30 am #

    Gorgeous! Simply gorgeous.

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  34. tracy_a June 25, 2009 at 1:54 am #

    That's a lovely quilt!

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  35. zees5 June 25, 2009 at 6:51 am #

    That's OK, I eat ice cream for dinner (: I LOVE that quilt – I want to make one of those. You did a really nice job on the binding. ~Page

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  36. Heather June 25, 2009 at 2:33 pm #

    It is beautiful! I love red and white quilts. The tan/cream offset to the red really makes this quilt *pop* Congrats :D

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  37. Jeanne June 25, 2009 at 7:35 pm #

    The red and white quilt is terrific! Nice finish.

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  38. VickiT June 25, 2009 at 7:46 pm #

    Oh that's a great looking quilt. Wonderful job!

    The question of the feed taking an hour ~ I am not super knowledgable in feeds yet but, I believe I saw a setting with the defualt setting being an hour.

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  39. Robin (rsislandcrafts) June 25, 2009 at 9:10 pm #

    Looks great! Lovin' the red and tan together :)

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  40. purplegiraffes June 25, 2009 at 9:24 pm #

    Stunning. And inspiring!!!

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  41. Taiya June 26, 2009 at 2:41 am #

    Beautiful! I love vibrant, red quilts!

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  42. RED PEPPER QUILTS June 26, 2009 at 7:57 am #

    Oh wow! Lovely quilt! It looks similar to mine – http://redpepperquilts.blogspot.com/2009/05/quilted.html

    It is great in all red though! Beautiful work.

    Rita

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  43. farmgirldrygoods June 26, 2009 at 6:44 pm #

    It ended up soooo loverly! Fantastic!

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  44. Amanda M. June 26, 2009 at 7:55 pm #

    What a pretty quilt! I love all the reds – very bright and happy!

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  45. Stacey June 26, 2009 at 9:02 pm #

    that is amazing!! so pretty!! i so would love to make one of those!!!

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  46. Stacey June 26, 2009 at 9:03 pm #

    that is amazing!! so pretty!! i so would love to make one of those!!!

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  47. Infanta June 26, 2009 at 11:11 pm #

    I love your red quilt. May I ask what is the name of your red polka dot with white background fabric is called? I think I will put that on my list of things to make next.

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  48. jaybird June 26, 2009 at 11:58 pm #

    i'm not usually a fan of lots of red but i really like this!!

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  49. jacquie June 27, 2009 at 2:58 pm #

    totally gorgeous…love the background fabric you chose!

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  50. Cheryl June 30, 2009 at 1:51 am #

    I absolutely love the quilt! Sorry, I'm so behind in my blog reads!

    cranky??? I can't imagine, none of us, really!

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  51. amandajean June 30, 2009 at 5:59 pm #

    the quilt is wonderful! i love all the red polka dots, too. you really really can't go wrong with red + polka dots. :)

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  52. Julie Bagamary July 3, 2009 at 1:32 pm #

    Wonderful Quilt!

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  53. Sophie July 9, 2009 at 9:13 pm #

    i loove that flower wallpaper!!! where is it from

    (the one in the first pic)

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  54. Kate October 8, 2010 at 5:04 pm #

    I love this quilt too. It's cheery, fresh, and…………………..polka dotty!!! LOVE it!!

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  55. Sandra July 28, 2011 at 10:18 pm #

    It's so beautiful. I love it!

    S x

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  56. GardenofDaisies October 25, 2011 at 5:07 am #

    This is a beautiful quilt!! Sometimes the simple designs make the biggest impact!!

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