Back in December of 2023 I joined @redrainbootshandmade's Red & White Swap via Instagram. I joined 5 groups so I sent in 5 yards of 5 different quilt store quality fabrics cut into 5" squares
I've never participated in a swap, but I was so impressed with how Julia handled every detail. I can't imagine what a huge job that was. She even put her children to work and it was fun to watch them working together. She recently completed a blue & white swap, but I have had my hands full and wasn't able to participate this time around. When I received my swapped squares, I set about making HSTs as leader enders in between other projects:
This was a fun way to add variety to my reds. I settled on a pattern called Radiant, that I've made before (this quilt went to a friend of our girl's who was undergoing surgery)
I made 256 HSTs and yes, I still draw lines. I'm contemplating trying some 1/4" seam tape, but I really don't mind drawing lines
Jackie and Sandy chose this fun quilting pattern and I finished it with a scrappy red binding
It finishes at 64" x 64"
I fell in love with this pretty print for the backing
This is the first red and white quilt I've made
6 comments:
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Nice quilt, I really like the simple pattern! I hope you keep this one for yourself. If I figured right, your quilt should be approximately 72" square, a nice size for a throw. Happy stitching!
May I suggest trying the Creative Grids Folded Corner Clipper ruler? No need to draw lines. Just lay the ruler on your squares, cut, and sew. The 1/4 inch is built into the ruler. They have a small size for up to 5 inch squares and a larger size for up to 10 inch squares. It's good for mitering corners, too.
Oh I love a two-color quilt and the red is beautiful! Hope the colors didn’t run terribly.
Did you mention the name of the quilt or the size of your 1/2 squares
Red and White quilt is on my to-do as I don't have one yet either. Yours is so beautiful. All those different prints makes it so interesting to look at. I still draw the line and trim my HSTs. I do have a Go Cutter for 2.5" HSTs but most of the time, I still draw the line. It is still my style to roll, lol. Enjoy! ;^)
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