Instead of starting a new quilt, I've decided to finish up some of the UFQ's starting with the red string X quilt. I posted about this project back in March. Now it is finished.
I was afraid this quilt would be dark and dreary since I used these old dark red fabrics but they play nice with the more colorful fabrics used in the blocks.
I had planned to donate this flimsy to be knotted then donated as a charity comforter. When the farmer saw the picture on my phone, he really like it. That surprised me, he's not one for bright quilts. This flimsy will now be sticking around our house for awhile, it's in the to be quilted closet.
It finishes at 60.5" by 81.5". It ought to be nice and warm, the blocks were pieced using muslin as a foundation then cut to size.
String X is a Bonnie Hunter pattern and can be found on her website here.
If you linked to the post about this quilt back in March, you read about the Indiana hatchet quilt. I'm still making blocks for that quilt. Indian hatchet has moved to the top of the list. I'm going to piece the squares until I have enough to finish the quilt.
Linking to To Do Tuesday, Midweek Makers, Wednesday Wait Loss, Needle & Thread Thursday
that is a good scrap quilt for sure!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty quilt, I'm not surprised the farmer liked it. Looking forward to seeing Indian Hatchet.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing with us at To Do Tuesday.
I agree with ther farmer, it is a beautiful quilt. Love all the colorful scrapness on it.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it funny that when a quilt top is finished, it's often much prettier than we envisioned it would be?! I like this one - red is a great neutral for it. ~Jeanne
ReplyDeleteOn my browser, this quilt is glowing; it certainly has a vibrancy to it that is wonderful to the eye. Yes, you should get to enjoy it for yourselves. What a beautiful way to use up scraps!
ReplyDeleteGood for you for moving UFOs to the top stage. This one looks terrific. Those two reds play together very well.
ReplyDeleteThis is a beauty, Gretchen and how wonderful to be able to use some of your mom's red fabrics too. I agree with farmer. So glad to hear it will be staying with you for awhile. Happy quilting.
ReplyDeleteIt's a great quilt Gretchen. The darker red makes all of the colours in the strips "pop".
ReplyDeleteThe red really puts this quilt altogether! Really pops Gretchen! Don't blame the Farmer in wanting to keep it! Hugs
ReplyDeleteThe reds add a rich glow and enhance the scraps.
ReplyDeletegreat use of the darker red with the brights! awesome idea!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! The red makes a real impact.
ReplyDeleteThose red fabrics have been here ever since mom died!
ReplyDeleteThe two reds sparkle when they come together. No wonder the farmer likes it.
ReplyDeleteLove the scrappy reds! And when combined with the brights in the Xs this becomes such a pretty quilt. No wonder the farmer wants you to keep this one. Thanks for sharing on Wednesday Wait Loss.
ReplyDeleteLooks great! I like your background choice - it sets off all the colors nicely
ReplyDeleteScrappy and Yummy. The red background is the bomb!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat job on rescuing all those strings and making something beautiful, Gretchen!!!
ReplyDeleteThe dark red background is stunning. What a beautiful quilt!
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