Friday, 27 January 2012

Courthouse steps quilt

The best thing about this quilt?

The fact that it is made almost entirely from scraps. And until I sorted my over-flowing scrap bins into colour order I couldn't see the new quilt possibilities that lay there.


All the strips started out life as 1 1/2 inch across. 99% solids but with the odd patterned piece thrown in for good measure.

The centre rectangle was a Suzuko Koseki print with the exception of this one above. I have no idea what it is, just a fragment of French writing which came with the complimentary scrap bag you get when you make an indulgent order here. I like that I have managed to find a home for it. I've also just noticed that's three lines of quilting I've missed out!

The back is some Kona Artichoke with a strip of the centre fabric.
Daughter No. 2 wants to know if you can spot her bunny ears fingers.

I like how the back shows off all the hand quilting.

And can you see that something sewn into the left hand binding?

It's this.

My new as in 'never bought labels for my quilts before'. Bought from here.


And the front.


Linking up again with Amanda Jean's Finish It Up Friday and 12 quilts in '12.
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30 comments:

  1. Alison V.27 January 2012 at 14:54

    I am in love with these colors! Awesome finish!

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  2. Natalie27 January 2012 at 15:52

    This is stunning! I love the colors, and it's such a great use of scraps!
    I am also still in awe of all the hand quilting :) Looks like one cozy quilt!

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  3. Elaine M27 January 2012 at 17:14

    Lovely, and to think you made it all from scraps.

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  4. Katie27 January 2012 at 17:17

    Beautiful hand quilting, I love the different colours of thread!

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  5. Archie The Wonder Dog27 January 2012 at 17:43

    It's wonderful - I do love a scrappy quilt! Love the label!

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  6. Kristen27 January 2012 at 18:03

    Beautiful, beautiful beautiful! I am definitely pinning this! :)

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  7. gingerkitty27 January 2012 at 18:43

    Love the kona artichoke as the bach. What a great scrap project.

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  8. Kelly27 January 2012 at 19:10

    It looks amazing all finished. I love the handstitching!!

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  9. Rachel Slote-Brown27 January 2012 at 20:06

    Great quilt! Love the colours.

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  10. Mrs Flying Blind...27 January 2012 at 21:11

    Really damn clever!

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  11. Terri27 January 2012 at 21:19

    Love your quilt... great colors!
    Hugs!

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  12. Betty27 January 2012 at 21:26

    I love this!
    The pattern ia a real classic, but with these colours it's so modern, funky!!
    And your hand quilting is amazing!
    Yep, definitely a winnerto me.

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  13. Nicky27 January 2012 at 21:44

    Your label is nice but the quilt is gorgeous! Will warm up the cave nicely! Bunny ears back at ya!

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  14. Kristie27 January 2012 at 21:48

    Fantastic as usual. Love your new quilts labels!

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  15. Leanne28 January 2012 at 00:33

    This quilt is wonderful, I love it! And the label it cute too. Also bunny fingers are cute.

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  16. Tamie28 January 2012 at 03:58

    This quilt is beautiful! Are you keeping this one for yourself?

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  17. MickeyT.28 January 2012 at 04:10

    Your hand quilting is wonderful -- thrilled to see it, since I enjoy doing hand quilting myself.

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  18. Annabella28 January 2012 at 16:54

    How amazingly satisfying to have made this from scraps - lovely scraps at that!

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  19. Anonymous28 January 2012 at 18:09

    I like your works, they are beautifol
    the colours are very good
    have a good day
    Josefina
    tijerasycuchara.wordpress.com

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  20. bethanndodd28 January 2012 at 18:52

    Fabulous! The colors look great together!
    Smiles~Beth

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  21. Canadian Abroad29 January 2012 at 12:46

    I love that quilt. Just the touch of print fabrics in with the solids makes such a wonderful difference.

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  22. Melissa P29 January 2012 at 17:24

    Aren't those types of labels great? So quick and easy.

    I'm loving the hand stitching. It always seems to add another layer of love to quilts, in my opinion.

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  23. ScissorsandThread29 January 2012 at 18:22

    Looks lovely, fab how great a quilt can look with a simple colour palette. Quilting looks great on the back too.

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  24. Kelli Fannin Quilts30 January 2012 at 05:50

    Aww, I just love it!! :o) Great colors and love the hand quilting! xo (and cool label)

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  25. Kim30 January 2012 at 10:00

    Those colours go together so well, it looks beautiful.

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  26. Carla30 January 2012 at 15:02

    Beautiful! and love the label : )

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  27. Lisa31 January 2012 at 04:37

    this, my friend, is what they call a STUNNER!

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  28. Anonymous31 January 2012 at 23:08

    Fantastic, thanks for linking up, I think the quilt is awesome!

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  29. amy and the bad cats31 January 2012 at 23:16

    amazing, especially all of that hand quilting! you must have a ton more patience than i do!

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  30. Robin (RsIslandCrafts)1 February 2012 at 00:09

    I wasn't sure I liked the colors in the close up shot but I have to say the overall effect is beautiful.

    I see bunny fingers lol.

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