Tuesday, May 28, 2013

The Big Push

18 months ago
Sentimental Stitches began a series
 called Just Takes 2,
with quilt blocks to create a
red and white sampler
 to commemorate
the quilt show,
Infinite Variety,
 Three Centuries of Red and White Quilts, March, 2011.

Red and white quilts are so traditional
and beautiful.
I knew I wanted to join in.
So with 7 yards of Kona's Rich Red and
7 yards of Kona Snow,
I started making the blocks each month.
The quilt's 100 blocks fit together like
a puzzle.  Sometimes I was caught up,
but most times I was behind.
Finally, last December came the big push,
and the quilt top was finished within the year.

The second stage was to hand quilt it.

The top measured 79" x 98".
It became my evening entertainment and
the nap time distraction for the next 7 1/2 months.
My goal was to finish the quilt when I
finished my Denver Nana time.

With only weeks left,
came another big push.
Over the weekend
I finished quilting the border,
stitched the binding,
completed the label,
(a hand pieced block that didn't quite turn out the right size)
added a sleeve,
and took a few pictures.


The quilt is ready to be part of the
Colorado Quilting Councils
2013 Capitol Quilt Show
July 29 - October 10.

I was pretty excited about
having finished this extensive project.
Would I make another red and white quilt?
You bet.
There's something beautiful and historical
about this two color scheme.
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I have officially moved back home,
my day to day Nana days are over,
at least for the moment.
And Running Man and I
are enjoying watching the
 sunlight dance and sparkle on the water.
Until Next Time-

16 comments:

  1. Absolutely stunning! Where will the quilt show be held?

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  2. What a beautiful quilt! Red and white always makes me a nervous that the color will bleed in the wash. I'd be interested to know if you've used any special products or techniques when washing this one.

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  3. I'm a stickler for prewashing my fabric. I used a few color catchers as well during that initial washing. I don't wash my quilts very often, but if I ever do, I just wash in cold water, no detergent and keep my eyes open.

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  4. Congrats on this beautiful finish! It's absolutely gorgeous! Well done!

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  5. Such an accomplishment, Kyle! It is gorgeous!

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  6. Maybe we could see this quilt at the next Stash Club? Rinda

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  7. just beautiful
    what an amazing quilt, congrats on a fabulous finish, I just Love it!
    Kathie

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  8. Simply Stunning! What a special memory of your Nanny time in Denver.
    the quilts turned out beautifully and the quilting is lovely.
    Congrats on creating an heirloom quilt :)

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  9. Beautiful finish, Kyle! You stuck with it. Me, I saved the patterns.

    How does it feel to have so much free time now?

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  10. Your Red & White quilt is GORGEOUS!
    What a fabulous addition this will be to the quilt show.

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  11. Super beautiful! And hand quilted!! Much deserved cheers for you and meeting your goal!

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  12. Oh Kyle - your red & white turned out to be absolutely beautiful! Congratulations on completing it - I can only imagine how good that feels! WooHoo! You're my hero! LOL

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  13. Congratulations on a stunning finish! It is a beautiful quilt. Extra special with the hand quilting and the memories you have from that time. Wonderful!!

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  14. Really wonderful, and hand embroidered & quilted : what a fabulous finish. BRAVO !

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