Tuesday, December 7, 2010

My Red Rose Farm Quilt


I want to take a break in my Christmas tour to show you my quilt I just got back from the quilter and quickly bound.  Most of you know of my love affair with the Red Rose Farm fabric by Elizabeth Scott of  The Late Bloomer.


The quilt is made with about 80% Red Rose Farm, a bit of Lecien's Flower Sugar and some yellow buffalo check that I had in my stash.  It is backed with a large hot pink on white polka-dot.


Thank you to all of you who sent me messages when I inquired about the proper way to do embroidery.  I have been in love with these vintage dish towel transfers for quite some time and knew they would look great on a quilt.


The quilter did a wonderful job, though it is hard to see in these pictures.  She even quilted tea pots into the cake stand blocks.


My kitchen walls are yellow and the kitchen is decorated in aqua, yellow and pink with a retro feel to it.  This hangs on the wall in the kitchen and really ties the room's theme to the vintage items I have placed there.  I used almost every bit of the fatquarter bundle of Red Rose Farm.  With the scraps I would like to make some placemats.


A big thank you to Elizabeth for designing such a wonderful line of fabrics that will certainly keep my kitchen bright and happy in the cold, dark, dead of winter here in Michigan.   See you tomorrow for more Christmas decorating pictures!

Hugs,

14 comments:

  1. First, just let me say you are an amazingly fast quilter! I am still plugging along on a couple quilts I began months ago. Secondly, this is so gorgeous it makes me want to add it to my long list of must do quilts. I love Elizabeths designs ands all together on this quilt they are especially wonderful. I love the embroidered pieces in this too. A glorious one of a kind treasure!

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  2. Love it...it turned out beautiful. Love the little teapots...can't wait to get mine stitched up!

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  3. Yahooo for you...this is stunningly cute and charming my sweet friend....sigh...you have such talent.

    Love the vintage feel...hugs for a great day. xoxoxo

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  4. Oh Renee, I just love it! What a wonderful gift to yourself. The fabric is so pretty and those embroidery squares set it off perfectly. Where did you find the embroidery pattern? They would make adorable dish towels. Amazing job. Patty

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  5. The words that come to my mind when I see your darling quilt are "sunshine" and "happiness"! :o) Your quilt is so charming and will be so delightful to look at every day. :o) Those embroidered squares are just the cutest touch!!

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  6. renee,
    This is absolutely gorgeous! I love the color palette and the embroidery turned out beautifully! I think I might even enjoy doing dishes if I could look at this while I did them.:)

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  7. Wow!! Your quilt is quite spectacular. The colours and fabrics are so beautiful!
    Mercedes

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  8. Sew cute you have done a wonderful job on the embroidery! Your kitchen sound cute too, maybe you might share some photo's with us soon ;oD

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  9. this quilt is amazing....and so adorable! :)

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  10. I've never seen or heard of a quilt hung in the kitchen, but I absolutely LOVE it...the quilt, and hangin' it in the kitchen!

    You did an AMAZING job!

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  11. Renee, this is now let me find the right words...mmm reminds me when I was a young tot in my Nan's kitchen, she loved these vintage colors and she had these placemats with similar stitchings..ohhhh the fine memories of simpler times....thank you for sharing your love of stitching...

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  12. Love the quilt....colours, and stitcheries!! :) I'm imagining the placemats already, but can't decide on layout...glad that is your decision...lol... :) Happy crafting, Jenny

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  13. Beautiful...and such a inspiration...I am going to start a quilt for my future grandchildren and it has embroidery on it...Sunday School Singers...beautiful work

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