Sunday, January 4, 2009

red white and aqua quilt

I'm feeling a little guilty about finishing a quilt when my house feels somewhat disorganized and cluttered from our move, but I had fun anyway. It was inspired by this quilt. Completely made up of scraps (except the white and the binding and backing...hmm, I guess just the squares are scraps).

This one will go to a new baby niece. Born just days after Christmas.
I realize this picture is blurry, but the little red ridinghood fabric (on the right) is one of my all time favorites. I use it very sparingly.

and the backing, pink, red and brown dots.
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50 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2009 at 2:34 PM

    how beautiful! this is a great design, and i love the binding--looks GREAT with the backing. your blog is inspirational! happy new year!

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  2. The1stdaughterJanuary 4, 2009 at 2:56 PM

    Love this quilt! The backing is so beautiful, I'm sure mom and baby will love it.

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  3. VickiJanuary 4, 2009 at 3:22 PM

    very pretty. I love the red riding hood fabric too, and the sea horses look great.

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  4. MollyJanuary 4, 2009 at 3:25 PM

    So pretty! I love all your quilts!

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  5. TerriawJanuary 4, 2009 at 3:26 PM

    What a wonderful quilt! I love the colors and the backing too. I have never seen that red riding hood fabric, but I love it too.

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  6. MichelleBJanuary 4, 2009 at 3:27 PM

    It's wonderful! Love the red riding hood. Don't feel guilty. It'll make you feel more at home to get some sewing done. I'm just sure it will.

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  7. TinaJanuary 4, 2009 at 3:36 PM

    I like all the fun fabrics in your quilt. You've got some great scraps!

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  8. KatherineJanuary 4, 2009 at 3:51 PM

    Oh WOW!! Absolutely B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L

    I love the fabric combo!!

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  9. LeslieJanuary 4, 2009 at 3:54 PM

    i love it, nettie! red/white/aqua is such a great color scheme, but i think it would be difficult to pull off. you did it perfectly!

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2009 at 3:59 PM

    That's beautiful. Good luck with unpacking all those boxes.

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  11. DarciJanuary 4, 2009 at 4:00 PM

    I love this. The colors are so vivid. It makes me want to go to the fabric store ASAP!!!

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  12. Misty M.January 4, 2009 at 4:27 PM

    What a wonderful quilt! I don't think I could put such great colors together at all. You did such a great job! A+!

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  13. ShannaJanuary 4, 2009 at 4:34 PM

    Very nice!! I love the colors and patterns of the fabrics you used!

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  14. EmilyJanuary 4, 2009 at 4:38 PM

    Those fabrics look awesome together!

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  15. bethmorganJanuary 4, 2009 at 4:45 PM

    I LOVE it!!!! All the fabrics look great together!

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  16. Jane's Fabrics and QuiltsJanuary 4, 2009 at 4:55 PM

    Oh I love it and i see why you use a little of the fabric, it is sooo cute!!

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  17. BarbJanuary 4, 2009 at 5:16 PM

    Absolutely beautiful!

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  18. jacquieJanuary 4, 2009 at 5:19 PM

    darling, nettie. it amazes me you can get this done so soon after the move. i can't stop looking at it!

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  19. StaciJanuary 4, 2009 at 5:59 PM

    Lovely. That red riding hood fabric is adorable. :)

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  20. Jellybean Soup CompanyJanuary 4, 2009 at 6:13 PM

    Aww- it's so beautiful! I'm so glad you're back- I've missed reading about your projects! :)

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  21. bettyninjaJanuary 4, 2009 at 7:21 PM

    The quilt is gorgeous! I love that color combo. I always seem to find time to quilt when I have other things to do- funny how that works isn't it? Making quilts with what you have in your stash is the best!

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  22. MBJanuary 4, 2009 at 7:30 PM

    Love the backing! What fabric is it?

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  23. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2009 at 8:05 PM

    Such a sweet quilt, great colour combo. I'm sure it will be loved and cherished.

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  24. amy smartJanuary 4, 2009 at 8:30 PM

    That red-riding hood fabric is adorable. I have a pile where I keep adding red, white and aqua (and pink) fabric from my stash. Thanks for the motivation to do something with it!

    I seem to quilt all the time with chaos around me. Somehow it brings me comfort to see some permanent progress on something, when the rest of my life lacks visible evidence that I've been working all day. :) Good luck settling in your new home!

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  25. nettieJanuary 4, 2009 at 8:40 PM

    Hi MB,

    the backing is from Denyse Schmidt's flea market fancy line.

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  26. erica eJanuary 4, 2009 at 9:25 PM

    as always, you've produced something that just blows me away. your style is so inspiring to me. colorful, crisp, lovely. and i've been a fan of your blog for awhile but somehow i missed the fact that you were down here in the houston area too. of course, didn't find that out until you moved. not like i would drop by your house if i had known,but anyway... so um, yes, beautiful quilt. i love it:)

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  27. AlissaJanuary 4, 2009 at 9:54 PM

    So so beautiful!! I always love your stuff so much!!

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  28. BarbJanuary 4, 2009 at 11:20 PM

    What beautiful colors....

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  29. QuiltycatJanuary 4, 2009 at 11:52 PM

    Wonderful colours! I have to start a baby quilt and I will take an inspiration to yours. Thanks!

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  30. JaceyJanuary 5, 2009 at 7:14 AM

    Gorgeous! The back fabric is a wonderful compliment to all your stash pieces.

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  31. CaraJanuary 5, 2009 at 7:49 AM

    I Love it! So pretty- especially the little red riding hood fabric! The back fabric is awesome- what is it called?
    What a great gift for your new niece!

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  32. Di~January 5, 2009 at 7:52 AM

    ok I'm seeing green! I love this quilt! For a couple of years now, I've been wanting to do a red and aqua quilt! You've done a beautiful job and the backing/binding combo is exquisite!

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  33. LisaJanuary 5, 2009 at 8:41 AM

    SO pretty! I love those colors together.

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  34. KerriJanuary 5, 2009 at 9:27 AM

    so pretty! i love the colors you used! and your niece is sure lucky to get one of your beautiful quilts!!!

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  35. AninaJanuary 5, 2009 at 9:59 AM

    Oooh! Love the colors!

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  36. Amanda JeanJanuary 5, 2009 at 10:25 AM

    what a great quilt, nettie! i LOVE it! i just started a red and aqua quilt and i'm so excited about it. it's a no fail color combo, don't you think?

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  37. KristinJanuary 5, 2009 at 3:51 PM

    So cute! I am making a similar project right now and love how quickly it comes together and how stress-free a method it is!

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  38. CorrieJanuary 5, 2009 at 7:36 PM

    love it! perfect!

    Corrie:)

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  39. LeslieJanuary 5, 2009 at 8:57 PM

    wow, this is such a beautiful quilt. I wish my scraps were half as pretty

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  40. inkie-mummaJanuary 6, 2009 at 3:42 AM

    Perfect quilt for a new little girl! Lucky thing

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  41. TachaJanuary 6, 2009 at 5:39 AM

    Gorgeous quilt! A very lucky little girl.

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  42. Randi A.January 6, 2009 at 10:05 AM

    So gorgeous and pretty. I love it!

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  43. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2009 at 11:20 AM

    Love it! What a great mix of fabrics!

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  44. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2009 at 12:48 AM

    Hi!

    It's Tina, from little blue cottage and I'm trying to get everyone's email addreses together for our quilting bee. Can you email me at tina m at cruzio dot com

    Thank you!

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  45. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2009 at 8:38 PM

    So, so, so pretty. I too love the Little Red Riding Hood. I didn't save any for myself, so I'll just have to drool over your bit of it.

    :) Diane

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  46. UnknownJanuary 9, 2009 at 1:14 AM

    It's beautiful! I love that little rrh fabric :)

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  47. Nanette MerrillJanuary 19, 2009 at 5:04 PM

    Monica introduced me to the lovliness of aqua and red together. I had never put those two colors together quite like this before. I love this. I love those colors together so much. The make me happy. And isn't that what it is all about!

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  48. SarahJanuary 27, 2009 at 7:40 AM

    LOVE this! The red riding hood fabric is precious.

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  49. Karen K.February 14, 2010 at 10:08 PM

    Well, I just have to say that this quilt is cherished and loved and used. Each time I go to Sarah's I just pull it out and stare at it. I must admit, I didn't notice the Little Red Riding Hood fabric. :( I will next time though! My favorite fabric was the gold fish with the names and the (is it a) scuba diver... it just cracked me up. I do love your quilts. I wish I was a niece! Thank you from Gramma K! At least I get to wrap 'em up in it when I'm there and enjoy them that way. :)

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  50. Lila RostenbergMarch 14, 2012 at 8:11 AM

    I found your quilt on flickr...don't remember how. It inspired me to make similar blocks in more masculine colors...I am posting about it, with a link to your post, on my blog
    www.indigopears.blogspot.com
    today!

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