August 21, 2011
Red and White Quilt Excitement
Maybe its being a Canadian of
Scandiavian descent,
that I find myself drawn to red and white
especially, quilts.
I was thrilled to read about Infinite Variety.
For 6 glorious days in March of 2011
from New York quilt collector Joanna Rose
were on public display. at the New York Park Avenue Armory.
Red and white has been a classic color combination in quilt making,
since the early 19th century
with the discovery of colorfast Turkey red dye
derived from Mediterranean madder root.
Redwork embroidered quilts also flourished .
remains just as charming and popular today,
including machine embroidery applications .
I challenge you to look through your stash,
or find something new ,
and create a red and white quilt .
It could be a quick strip quilt,
maybe with a few extra colours,
or a collection of Yoyos
made into my all time favourite.
pin cushions might better fit your fancy and timeline .
I think
l’ll try some of the Valdani pearl cotton
on the new Lecien Whitewash
and a Rosalie Quinlan
or Crabapple Hill design .
Then lets get together and have a red and white quilt show party
at Satin Moon in November !
Jo-Anne Allbutt said,
August 30, 2011 at 10:46 pm
We all have red & white fabric and I am guessing the majority of us have always wanted to do a red & white quilt but have never gotten around to it.
Sounds like the time is here. What a sight it will be to see a mirage of red & whites! Our own little New York exhibit in Victoria’s satin moon!
satinmoon said,
September 4, 2011 at 4:10 pm
Thank you Jo-Anne, I know it will be spectacular.I am so glad you want to play!
sharon mcewen-moore said,
September 21, 2011 at 11:44 am
Thank you so much for adding my red and white yo-yo quilt to your lovely Blog. I am thrilled!!!
Sharon
satinmoon said,
September 25, 2011 at 9:35 pm
My pleasure !