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Red & White Quilts: 14 Quilts with Timeless Appeal from Today's Top Designers
Generations of quilters have been captivated by the simple beauty of red-and-white quilts. Today's quilters are no different. Whether it's humble patchwork or more complex designs, a quilt stitched in only red and white fabrics speaks to the hearts of so many quilters. In Red & White Quilts, 14 of our generation's top designers share their takes on red-and-white quilts, ranging from vintage-inspired beauties to more modern styles. From patchwork to applique to English paper piecing, designers including Lisa Bongean, Sue Daley, Kim Diehl, Victoria Findlay Wolfe, Carrie Nelson, Camille Roskelley, and Jen Kingwell offer a one-of-a-kind collection sure to inspire you to create your own legacies in red and white.
112 pages, Paperback
Published November 15, 2018
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September 24, 2018
I adore red and white quilts and was eager to get a look at Red & White Quilts from That Patchwork Place.
Fourteen designers were asked to create a red and white quilt they would treasure for a lifetime.
Red and white quilts have been popular for generations. Turkey Red was one of the few colorfast dyes available to early quilters who could pair the red with white and not worry about bleeding. Today the color combo continues to attract quilters.
Red & White Quilts includes patterns ranging from the vintage-inspired to a modern vibe that will appeal to young people today.
One of my favorite quilts in the book is this mandala inspired wall hanging. It makes me happy to look at it! Helen's instructions for applique uses a glue stick, a tool I have been enjoying in my applique work.
Flower Power by Helen Stubbings, 52" x 52"
Patterns include patchwork, applique, and English paper piecing, each with an artist's statement and step-by-step illustrated instructions.
The designers include Lissa Alexander, Karen Styles, Susan Ache, Jill Shaulis, Helen Stubbings, Sarah Huechteman, Debbie Roberts, Lisa Bongean, Sue Daley, Kim Diehl, Victoria Findlay Wolfe, Carrie Nelson, Camille Roskelley, and Jen Kingwell.
One of these quilts could be your next masterpiece, a showstopper stunner to be proud of!
Circles are a clear theme in several of the quilts. Sue creates large medallions with English Paper Piecing and presented in a Medallion setting.
Forever Thoughtful by Sue Daly, 64 1/2" x 64 1/2"
This original quilt on a circle motif uses interesting techniques that will expand your repertoire.
Enough With the Curves by Jen Kingwell, 46 1/2" x 46 1/2"
Don't let this stunner scare you! The diamonds are made with strips! Set-in seams are not as hard as you fear, thanks to good instructions.
Ruby Jubilee by Karen Styles, 76 1/2" x 76 1/2"
This star block variation in scrappy red and white feels fresh and modern.
DayDreams by Camille Roskelley, 70" x 70"
Inspired by antique quilts, this is actually made of Flying Geese blocks. Instructions for using Triangle Paper is offered. Lisa starches her fabric well when working with small pieces.
Memory of a Masterpiece by Lisa Bongean, 76 1/2" x 76 1/2"
Flying Geese around a common star makes for a dynamic quilt!
Stars in Flight by Jill Shaulis, 42 1/2" x 42 1/2"
Pieced units are sewn log-cabin style to form the blocks in this unique quilt. This photo doesn't do it justice as the quilt in its entirety has an almost Three-D effect.
Twisted Cabin by Sarah Huechteman, 76 1/2" x 76 1/2"
The alternating color in the blocks creates an interesting design with a lot of visual activity in the quilt below. It again uses strip sets to make the triangles.
Happy Accident by Susan Ache, 76 1/2" x 96 1/2"
A pieced quilt can fool the eye into seeing circles!
Sweet Dreams by Lissa Alexander, 78 1/2" x 96 1/2"
Inspired by antique Turkey Track blocks, Debbie's quilt adds a floral wreath center that keeps the design from being too heavy.
Tracking Tradition by Debbie Roberts, 57 1/2" x 60 1/2"
Kim collected fabrics in a range of values then mixed piecing and applique to make this Modern Traditional quilt.
Scarlet Song by Kim Diehl, 63 1/2" x 63 1/2"
Here is another way to use your red fabrics in a scrappy quilt. The zig-zag pattern constrains the scraps in its powerful design.
Walk With Way by Carrie Nelson, 71" x 76 1/2"
Victoria loves repetitive patterns using simple shapes. This unique quilt has a lot of activity that keeps the eye guessing.
Crowd Pleaser by Victoria Findlay Wolfe, 88 1/2" x 98 1/2"
I hope you are inspired to make your own red and white quilt to cherish!
I received a free ebook from the publisher through Edelweiss in exchange for a fair and unbiased review.
Fourteen designers were asked to create a red and white quilt they would treasure for a lifetime.
Red and white quilts have been popular for generations. Turkey Red was one of the few colorfast dyes available to early quilters who could pair the red with white and not worry about bleeding. Today the color combo continues to attract quilters.
Red & White Quilts includes patterns ranging from the vintage-inspired to a modern vibe that will appeal to young people today.
One of my favorite quilts in the book is this mandala inspired wall hanging. It makes me happy to look at it! Helen's instructions for applique uses a glue stick, a tool I have been enjoying in my applique work.
Flower Power by Helen Stubbings, 52" x 52"
Patterns include patchwork, applique, and English paper piecing, each with an artist's statement and step-by-step illustrated instructions.
The designers include Lissa Alexander, Karen Styles, Susan Ache, Jill Shaulis, Helen Stubbings, Sarah Huechteman, Debbie Roberts, Lisa Bongean, Sue Daley, Kim Diehl, Victoria Findlay Wolfe, Carrie Nelson, Camille Roskelley, and Jen Kingwell.
One of these quilts could be your next masterpiece, a showstopper stunner to be proud of!
Circles are a clear theme in several of the quilts. Sue creates large medallions with English Paper Piecing and presented in a Medallion setting.
Forever Thoughtful by Sue Daly, 64 1/2" x 64 1/2"
This original quilt on a circle motif uses interesting techniques that will expand your repertoire.
Enough With the Curves by Jen Kingwell, 46 1/2" x 46 1/2"
Don't let this stunner scare you! The diamonds are made with strips! Set-in seams are not as hard as you fear, thanks to good instructions.
Ruby Jubilee by Karen Styles, 76 1/2" x 76 1/2"
This star block variation in scrappy red and white feels fresh and modern.
DayDreams by Camille Roskelley, 70" x 70"
Inspired by antique quilts, this is actually made of Flying Geese blocks. Instructions for using Triangle Paper is offered. Lisa starches her fabric well when working with small pieces.
Memory of a Masterpiece by Lisa Bongean, 76 1/2" x 76 1/2"
Flying Geese around a common star makes for a dynamic quilt!
Stars in Flight by Jill Shaulis, 42 1/2" x 42 1/2"
Pieced units are sewn log-cabin style to form the blocks in this unique quilt. This photo doesn't do it justice as the quilt in its entirety has an almost Three-D effect.
Twisted Cabin by Sarah Huechteman, 76 1/2" x 76 1/2"
The alternating color in the blocks creates an interesting design with a lot of visual activity in the quilt below. It again uses strip sets to make the triangles.
Happy Accident by Susan Ache, 76 1/2" x 96 1/2"
A pieced quilt can fool the eye into seeing circles!
Sweet Dreams by Lissa Alexander, 78 1/2" x 96 1/2"
Inspired by antique Turkey Track blocks, Debbie's quilt adds a floral wreath center that keeps the design from being too heavy.
Tracking Tradition by Debbie Roberts, 57 1/2" x 60 1/2"
Kim collected fabrics in a range of values then mixed piecing and applique to make this Modern Traditional quilt.
Scarlet Song by Kim Diehl, 63 1/2" x 63 1/2"
Here is another way to use your red fabrics in a scrappy quilt. The zig-zag pattern constrains the scraps in its powerful design.
Walk With Way by Carrie Nelson, 71" x 76 1/2"
Victoria loves repetitive patterns using simple shapes. This unique quilt has a lot of activity that keeps the eye guessing.
Crowd Pleaser by Victoria Findlay Wolfe, 88 1/2" x 98 1/2"
I hope you are inspired to make your own red and white quilt to cherish!
I received a free ebook from the publisher through Edelweiss in exchange for a fair and unbiased review.
February 10, 2020
Stunning red and white quilts. Very good photos, descriptions, and instructions. Just depends on how adventurous or skill-level challenge you want. Some color choices or patterns weren't a favorite of mine but well done.
December 1, 2018
Of all the quilting books I’ve read, Red & White Quilts has by far the most ornate piecing. Though there are a few mid-beginner quilts included, most are at least intermediate, tackling techniques that a beginner like myself only dream of trying. You know, when I’m comfortable enough with the basics to want something more challenging (such as applique, curved seams, and paper piecing).
As far as I can tell, most of the patterns are not precut friendly, so be prepared to cut templates and yardage (again, not something I’ve spent a lot of time doing at this juncture in my quilting education). However, all of the templates are included, and if transferred to template material, can be reused.
Can you tell that I read this book and thought “I’m not ready!” over and over? Because that is absolutely the case. BUT. The included quilts, all designed and pieced by well-known quilters like Camille Roskelley, Sue Daley, and Lissa Alexander , are stunning. The gorgeous, intricate, classic kind of quilts that a beginner aspires to one day sew themselves. Not only is every quilt absolutely dreamy, but the point is quickly and easily proved that the combination of red and white fabric is timeless.
Most of these patterns I would not attempt at this point, but I would buy the book anyway, to remind myself of where this hobby can lead me down the road. Besides, who doesn’t love a pretty quilt?
Note: I received this book from the publisher via Edelweiss. I pride myself on writing fair and honest reviews.
As far as I can tell, most of the patterns are not precut friendly, so be prepared to cut templates and yardage (again, not something I’ve spent a lot of time doing at this juncture in my quilting education). However, all of the templates are included, and if transferred to template material, can be reused.
Can you tell that I read this book and thought “I’m not ready!” over and over? Because that is absolutely the case. BUT. The included quilts, all designed and pieced by well-known quilters like Camille Roskelley, Sue Daley, and Lissa Alexander , are stunning. The gorgeous, intricate, classic kind of quilts that a beginner aspires to one day sew themselves. Not only is every quilt absolutely dreamy, but the point is quickly and easily proved that the combination of red and white fabric is timeless.
Most of these patterns I would not attempt at this point, but I would buy the book anyway, to remind myself of where this hobby can lead me down the road. Besides, who doesn’t love a pretty quilt?
Note: I received this book from the publisher via Edelweiss. I pride myself on writing fair and honest reviews.
November 16, 2018
Zowee!
Gorgeous photography and excellent instructions. Not to speak of the jaw dropping-ly beautiful quilts. Can't wait to make them! Thank you!
Gorgeous photography and excellent instructions. Not to speak of the jaw dropping-ly beautiful quilts. Can't wait to make them! Thank you!
December 15, 2018
Complicated but beautiful red and white quilts . The patterns are for precise quilters . I am not precise enough for this book but it is an inspiration.
August 23, 2019
Beautiful!
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