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Tuesday, November 09, 2010

red

Way back in early 2008, I started making a series of monochromatic scrap quilts. Anyone remember that? I started with yellow. Then I made a green one, blue one, and pink one. Yes, I really am crazy. (As if there was any doubt!) Monochromatic quilts are quite fun to make. Even though this most recent one has taken me a long time to complete, I'm glad I have this on-going project.

Sometime last week I finally finished a red one.

It makes me happy. I added some uneven borders-the top and left sides are smaller than the bottom and right sides-just for something a bit different. I generally don't do borders, but this one needed it. They contain all the chaos. :)
I quilted loops all over. I used 3 spools of red thread that I had on hand...no two colors exactly the same, but close enough. I'm beginning to detest small spools of thread!
I had to make the binding slightly scrappy, too. I love this detail.
And a very predictable pieced backing. I used left over chunks from my candy cane quilt for the patchwork. Pretty handy, since they were pre-cut and they were just the right size.

The quilt measures 59" x 69".

Red was my grandma's favorite color. It's also my sister's favorite. Some days it's mine, too. Today it definitely is. :)

Now, I wonder what color I should move on to next...

92 comments:

  1. I love all your monochromatic quilts, but I have to say this is my favourite. Great idea for the borders to be offset. What a happy quilt!

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  2. What a fun quilt! I love the loopy quilting!

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  3. I just bought a 15,000 yard thread of piecing spool in Houston at the quilt festival. It's DREAMY! I am just dreaming about how many trips to the store that will save me...

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  4. do a purple one next!

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  5. I love the scrappy binding. I have been saving up all the ends of my bindings for quilt just like this. I guess an orange or purple quilt next makes sense. Can't wait to see it.

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  6. Thanks for the smile! It's lovely!

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  7. Love the quilting!! I vote for a brown one next.

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  8. I love the red. I think you are exactly right about the border. I was going to say purple too for your next one!
    I wanted to ask you, if you keep track of how many quilts you have made? Did you take pics of all of them? Just curious. I don't have pics of all of mine and now I wish I did for a quilt journal(off line) am trying to make for my family.

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  9. Fun!! I love monochromatic quilts and i haven't gotten up the courage to do one yet. You should do purple because that's first on my list! HA

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  10. No! I'm going with Michelle and Becky on this one! PURPLE!!! I'm always up for black and white, too, though... ;)

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  11. I love the monochromatic quilts you have done! FAB! You should do a tutorial on the random-pieced technique, I just can't wrap my head around how to go about it! I guess I'm too ''traditional'' in thinking.....

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  12. I truly love it. It looks so 3D. Makes me want to put on 3D glasses to see if it pops even more. this is indeed my favorite of your mono's.

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  13. Im with your public...purple purple purple! I love that you're working on one in every color!

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  14. that quilt is fantastic and makes me want to try to make a monochromatic one!!

    what color on the next?
    Purple!!

    ps. LOVE the quilting!!!

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  15. Oh come on people! Is there any real doubt? Orange. Definitely orange!

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  16. just lovely.I got married in red.I'm not a fan of small spools of thread, give me a minimum of 500yards.Love the scrappy back and bindings, very cool.

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  17. purple! It's my Mom's favorite color too! I love it. How fun! What was your process?

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  18. It's gorgeous. Loving this red quilt.
    Next one... Purple. Definitely.

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  19. Anonymous1:25 PM

    Love this! I especially like your border and binding!

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  20. Your loopy quilting is great. I always manage to loop myself into a corner.

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  21. Love this quilt...

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  22. Anonymous1:30 PM

    The scrappy binding is the icing on the cake: REALLY great <3

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  23. It can be hard to 'move on' from red.
    Love your quilt and your quilting.
    Andi x

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  24. I'm so glad you are still working on these! I really love your yellow one.
    I vote for you to do brown next because I'm really curious how you would do it!

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  25. I'm new to blogging and found your blog. I love your quilts. I really like the green circle one from your previous post. I have to concur with the popular vote -- Purples!

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  26. I love it! Red is such a great color!

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  27. Orange!

    love the loops. Love the whole quilt!

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  28. Purple or orange. Love the quilt, might have to do something similar. Thanks!

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  29. I'm with Karin...you need to do a tutorial on how you pick the pieces and sizes. I have lots of scraps I'm dying to do this with but am afraid to take the first step.

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  30. I do love orange... of course purple is also a logical choice. I have more orange in my stash... maybe that is how you should choose, by how much of the color is already available.
    <3 Terri

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  31. They are all wonderful. At last I think I know what to do with my huge stash of scraps. Thank you.

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  32. I love your quilts but I love the most is the two little set of hands holding onto the quilt for you to take a picture of. It brings a smile to my heart.

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  33. Love the quilt! Love the LOOPS :-)

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  34. Anonymous2:55 PM

    I am really liking red after seeing so many awesome red fabrics! That quilt is beautiful! I love the loopy quilting.

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  35. I'm not a fan of small spools of thread either. Great quilt!

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  36. Awesome as always....hey I am sure we all would love a tutorial on how you do this and yeah I am with the ORANGE gals.. GO ORANGE...lol..thank you for sharing

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  37. Red is my favorite color too. And you should do brown next. You know -- since you were asking for my opinion and all . . . ;)

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  38. The quilt is beautiful, love the red loops! Definitely something I want to try for quilting!

    The second you asked for another color immediately purple came to mind. I would love to see what you do with that! Keep up the good work!

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  39. Well, I like the part with the red quilting on the white fabric with red dots. I need to make a red and white quilt for myself to keep.

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  40. I love the red! And I especially love the four little hands that are holding up the quilt in the first pic ;D

    Next?

    TURQUOISE!!

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  41. Yes, I remember those quilts! I love the red one you show here! I hate those small spools and currently only use large ones that I get through a mail order catalog.

    Have fun quilting!

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  42. you got little helper hands peeping out. How cute! The quilt is nice too, of course.

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  43. Rubiy4:36 PM

    Love it! Love everything about it!

    Just started reading your blog, as quilting is a new avocation for me. I have to say, after looking at some of your projects, I can't wait to get to my sewing machine!!

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  44. I love your color quilts. I think grey would be really pretty and challenging.

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  45. Loving it's offset-ness. Hit the jackpot at Mama Said Sew for prizes--will keep the 14 fat quarters of Innocent Crush to share with you--yeah!

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  46. If voting counts, my vote is purple!!!

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  47. Fabulous quilt, just all of the other monochromatic ones you've done! Now, how about orange?!! (ROFL) Just kidding; that would be impossible (who has a quilt's worth of ORANGE scraps?!!) Purple would be nice, as ktquilts said. Or black!

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  48. Anonymous5:47 PM

    Beautiful Quilt! Love the uneven border, adds a interesting dimention to the quilt. Well Done.

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  49. I hope orange is next...you just can't get more cheerful than orange. Your red quilt is lovely, and so is the freehand quilting!

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  50. Anonymous6:01 PM

    I love this quilt! I have been keeping a stash of red and white fabrics to make a quilt, and I love the way yours came out. Can't wait to see what you make next!

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  51. I'm loving the idea of making monochromatic quilts! Maybe I should do the same thing. It certainly would make me learn a few new things and expand my horizons.

    This red quilt is gorgeous! It's vibrant and full of life. :-)

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  52. The loopy quilting and the borders and the bright happy red, everything makes it such a fun quilt! It is beautiful!

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  53. Does it make you want to keep your toes painted red at all times? Lovely! I love me a patchy binding. (And very handy quilter hooks there on your banister. Tell them good job too!)

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  54. Anonymous6:37 PM

    PURPLE!!!! I vote for purple with blue! I love the wonky borders! I do so wonder when you find time to sleep and eat! LOL! I was laid off for almost a year and except for some doll quilts (from your pattern) I was unable to create. I don't know how you do it! You are always an inspiration to me. You brighten my day! Thank you for being there when I find myself needing a lift!

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  55. I think the yellow and the red are my fav! Cute!! THANKS for sharing!

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  56. I gotta tell you, I love this idea so stinkin' much. I've been staring at fabrics in my stash that I wasn't sure what to do with since they don't match my current tastes and don't go at all well with the collections I have in but omg, this is *perfect* I love the yellow one best of all. Next? I say purple. :)

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  57. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this!!! and I vote for Orange!! :-)

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  58. I know there are a lot of purple votes, some orange, and some brown.
    I also saw black and I say BLACK only without using white because I know how you love white;)

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  59. Your red quilt turned out fabulous! Love that loopy quilting. I bet it feels great to finish this one. I didn't realize you had made so many monochromatic quilts over the years. Definitely an orange one should be next, or maybe a black and white one. Would that be considered monochromatic?

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  60. I am happy you didn't abandon your monocromatic series (thought you had...)! I love seeing what you come up with...

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  61. Look at me, look at me! Yes, you are gorgeous!
    Hugs - Lurline♥

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  62. Nice finish Amanda! I think I may have seen this quilt in process - right? I've never done monochromatic - I might have to try it. Yes, how about orange or turquoise next?

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  63. Gorgeous as always you crazy woman! I love it. And I love that cute little peek with the red cross. Now...AQUA! Or Orange!!!

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  64. so cute!

    I should know the answer to this question but i'll ask anyways:

    Do you do all the quilting with your regular machine just with a different foot? You don't have the fancy freehand machine with the quilt frame right? How do you keep it from bunching?

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  65. Anonymous8:48 PM

    I love the idea of monochromatic quilts. This red one is beautiful. The uneven borders fit perfectly with the whole quilt. Did you have a quilt pattern for this quilt? I just love the look of it.

    Janet

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  66. Beautiful! Do you do anything with your red fabric to be sure it doesn't bleed when you wash it?

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  67. Anonymous10:53 PM

    ohhhh I remember those quilts... that was when I first fell in love with your crazy quilting ways!

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  68. beautiful - as always!!

    i love the hands on the first picture!!

    xo
    eva

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  69. It's gorgeous!! And I am with the purple crowd too :-)

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  70. LOVE the red! It is my favorite color. But with all the fall colors starting to go away where I am, I love the idea of a quilt with rusty oranges to keep my thoughts away from winter as soon as possible!

    Fabulous quilt (and quilting)!

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  71. Red is my favorite color too. I love that quilt. It is calling to me. Make one like me, it says.

    I think you should make an orange quilt next. That'd be happy.

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  72. This series of quilts is fantastic! I have boxes and boxes of scraps so I think I will follow your lead and make my own series. Thanks for the inspiration. I can't wait to see what color the next one is!

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  73. I love the monochromatic quilt series!

    I belong to the Brighton (MI) Modern Quilters and we are about to start working on a modern sampler quilt. I hadn't been able to decide what fabrics to use but I think I'll borrow your idea and pick two colors from my scraps. Thanks!!

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  74. i love revisiting quilts that aren't finished. I agree with the thread thing...i've moved to a spool adapter and am using long arm thread cause nothing is worse than being almost finished and having to change out the spool! Beautiful quilt!

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  75. What great borders and binding!

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  76. Anonymous5:20 PM

    Hello,
    Your quilt work is very nice and creative! You do a great job with your free motion quilting! I was browsing a few sites yesterday and when I saw a particular site, I thought of you. A quilter has a blog with all her different creations with FMQ. She is designing a new design for 365 days. Here is her site address in case you are interested.
    http://daystyledesigns.com/
    (I noticed she has a store too, not sure which site I gave you here.)
    I hope to learn to free motion quilt one day. I enjoy looking at your great work!!
    Beverly in WA

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  77. I love the little hands holding the quilt at the top. The quilt is very nice too.

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  78. I love your red quilt!! Red is my daughter's favorite color - when she was little she would always say her wedding dress would be red (it wasn't - lol)

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  79. Anonymous10:05 AM

    my vote is for orange

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  80. How appropriate for Remembrance Day - Red. Beautiful as always!

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  81. Well, there is PURPLE and ORANGE.

    How about doing a monochromatic NEUTRAL/TAN/BEIGE???

    Sorry, but you sort of asked for suggestions.

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  82. I love it. I love quilts where you can use scraps leftover from other projects and turn them into yet another quilt; I love looking them over again and again picking out my favorites and remembering which quilt I put them in. Monochromatic quilts are fun... Great way to really put to use those scraps we may tend to have way too many of one color!

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  83. I've done a red log cabin (which is on my blog) nothing close to your work but I follow very closely all your tutorials! I have also done a half square triangles (like your red and beige one) but in different colors as well. Love your blog.

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  84. Hi, I love the red monochrome scrappy quilt, especially the randomness of it. I'm mostly a see-it-and-work-it-out sort of patchworker, but I can't get my head around how you did the blocks on this one. I read the comments, and see some others have requested a lesson - can I add my signature to that petition :-)

    Benta@SLIKstitches.co.uk

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  85. This is such a gorgeous quilt. I love the binding, too.

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  86. Thanks for this post about your monochromatic scrap quilts. I really like the red!

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  87. I love this! The Philly Modern Quilt guild is doing a monochromatic challenge. Can I use a photo of this as inspiration on our blog? http://phillymodernquiltguild.blogspot.com/
    Obviously, I will link back to you.

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  88. I already posted about how much I love this. I'm wondering if I can use a photo of this as inspiration for the Philly Modern Quilt Guild Monochromatic Challenge? I would like to list in on our blog and I would link back to you. Let me know, thanks!

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