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Crimson Coverlet

March 18, 2010 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 73 Comments

I completed my red string quilt this week, and I love it again now that it is quilted. (isn’t that often the case? 

I went with white borders and a plain red binding to tone it down. 

The back is simply white homespun with my four Joseph’s Coat blocks appliqued onto the backing. I think I like the backing even more than the front 🙂  I decided not to complete the Joseph’ s Coat Quilt and this was the perfect place to display the four orphan blocks. They make quite an impact on all the white.

My family have voted this quilt their favourite out of all the quilts I have made. 

Posted by Lisa

Filed Under: Quilting Tagged With: patchwork

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  1. two hippos says

    March 19, 2010 at 1:22 am

    The quilt is absolutely stunning!

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  2. broderie says

    March 19, 2010 at 4:08 am

    i am loving both the front and the back, looks beautiful! well done to you!
    i am smiling because the word verification i have to type in is ‘unkindso’, no one could be unkind , so i hope you gets lots of kind remarks!

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  3. Linda says

    March 19, 2010 at 4:43 am

    Lisa it’s just gorgeous, but then I’m a huge fan of red and white. I can see why the family has voted it #1, and the Josephs coats applique on the reverse just gives it that perfect finish.

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  4. Cathy says

    March 18, 2010 at 11:02 pm

    I can see why the family have voted it favourite, it’s gorgeous!!! I love what you did with the jacobs coat blocks, how effective! Fabulous quilt xo

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  5. Peggi says

    March 18, 2010 at 11:23 pm

    Wow, I really love this! I’ve made string quilts from scraps, but I really like your 2-color version!

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  6. suzitee says

    March 18, 2010 at 11:35 pm

    I think you know how much I love this quilt 😉
    Awesome job Lisa…it really is magnificent.

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  7. BeautifulDees says

    March 18, 2010 at 11:39 pm

    Oh it is so beautiful, you are so talented.
    Love,Debbie

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  8. Marls says

    March 19, 2010 at 12:01 am

    What a fantastic finish. Love the white border on it. The Joseph Coat blocks look great on the back. A superb reversible quilt.

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  9. Liam's Mummy says

    March 19, 2010 at 12:02 am

    It’s gorgeous! The white frames the blocks beautifully!

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  10. Posie Patchwork says

    March 19, 2010 at 12:23 am

    Red fabrics never let you down, that is beautiful work. Love Posie

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  11. Jaime @ Our Journey says

    March 19, 2010 at 12:49 am

    It’s really beautiful!!

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  12. KaHolly says

    March 19, 2010 at 2:05 am

    I can see why your family voted it their favorite!! It’s squite a beauty. The white sashing throughout – is it sashing or part of the string block? ~karen

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  13. Quiltification says

    March 19, 2010 at 2:11 am

    That’s one beautiful quilt – front and back. Cunning use of orphan blocks.

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  14. Sandra says

    March 19, 2010 at 2:22 am

    Beautiful,beautiful quilt, LOVE the colours and the back…and of course the front too!
    ( oh and my string quilt is still waiting to be finished..!!)

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  15. Cindi says

    March 19, 2010 at 2:49 am

    Love the colors! The white frames the blocks beautifully. The back is as much eye candy as the front. Great job!!

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  16. soyee says

    March 19, 2010 at 3:10 am

    Very vibrant.What a happy ending for your Joseph orphans, lucky things.

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  17. Ashley says

    March 19, 2010 at 3:18 am

    That looks fantastic – perfect use for those Joseph’s coat blocks -well done!

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  18. Cass says

    March 19, 2010 at 3:25 am

    Lisa it looks wonderful

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  19. Fiesta says

    March 19, 2010 at 3:32 am

    Lisa it is definetly perfect!

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  20. Michele says

    March 19, 2010 at 3:37 am

    Absolutely gorgeous! Front and back!

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  21. peppermintpatcher says

    March 19, 2010 at 3:51 am

    Your family have great taste in quilts! I love it and I adore the back!

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  22. K-Sue says

    March 19, 2010 at 4:06 am

    The back!….It’s art. The front…beautiful also, but the back…oh!

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  23. Jenny says

    March 19, 2010 at 4:10 am

    what a beautiful quilt, front and back, although using up those four orphan blocks was genius! the front is stunning as well!

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  24. Nuts To You! says

    March 19, 2010 at 4:19 am

    I love it! I really love red and white together, and I must agree…I like the back even more than the front!
    Shawna

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  25. Angel.Pearls says

    March 19, 2010 at 4:20 am

    This one really is beautiful! Have a great weekend! Love//Eva

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  26. driftwood says

    March 19, 2010 at 4:25 am

    it is truly gorgeous xx

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  27. Simone de Klerk says

    March 19, 2010 at 4:26 am

    What a lovely lovely quilt. I like both sides. Both very special. Great choice, the white to it!
    Have a lovely weekend.

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  28. texmorg says

    March 19, 2010 at 4:56 am

    Lisa, it is gorgeous, I love both sides. Are you going to hang it or use it? So so s o nice, well done.
    xx

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  29. Melanie Gray Augustin says

    March 19, 2010 at 5:04 am

    That is stunning! And you’ve even done gorgeous details on the back! Love it!

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  30. Tracy says

    March 19, 2010 at 5:26 am

    It is GLORIOUS, Lisa! Dare I say, your masterpiece thus far maybe?! I just love it…every bit of it. Your choice of simplicity in border/binding and subtle decoration on the backing… It is a work of art! Bravo! :o) Happy Weekend ((HUGS))

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  31. Stephanie says

    March 19, 2010 at 5:26 am

    The back is as pretty as the front. I love the straight line quilting. Beautiful.

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  32. Luisa says

    March 19, 2010 at 5:48 am

    It’s beautiful! The back is just as beautiful as the front. You have my vote.

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  33. Sonia says

    March 19, 2010 at 6:12 am

    wow!!!!!

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  34. Whatever Dee-Dee wants says

    March 19, 2010 at 6:27 am

    Looks absolutely beautiful!

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  35. Anita says

    March 19, 2010 at 6:50 am

    I agree with your family, this is a beautiful quilt. Great job!

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  36. jenclair says

    March 19, 2010 at 6:52 am

    Beautiful! Especially love the back!

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  37. em's scrapbag says

    March 19, 2010 at 7:19 am

    I’m with your family this is wonderful. Love the back! Great use of the orphan blocks.

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  38. The Quilt Buddy says

    March 19, 2010 at 7:32 am

    I vote with the family! The RED is gorgeous and it is two great quilts in one.

    Enjoy your new quilt.

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  39. Beth says

    March 19, 2010 at 9:42 am

    It’s such a lovely quilt. But it also looks so cozy too. I can diffidently understand way your family likes.

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  40. Anne D says

    March 19, 2010 at 12:51 pm

    It is a beautiful quilt. The back is gorgeous too.

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  41. Jodie says

    March 19, 2010 at 3:34 pm

    I thought I loved this…and then you flipped it over – now I ADORE it ! Fantastic….

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  42. Katie says

    March 19, 2010 at 4:01 pm

    I love this quilt! And you’re right- the back is just gorgeous.

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  43. Ali Honey says

    March 19, 2010 at 4:27 pm

    I like both sides. The white was just what it needed. Love the colours red and white together. Well done!

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  44. Renee says

    March 19, 2010 at 4:34 pm

    I think it’s my fave too, the colours are so striking on the white. And I LOVE LOVE LOVE the back! I think I might have to do something similar on a quilt of my own one day. Great job.

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  45. sewkalico says

    March 19, 2010 at 5:18 pm

    WoW! Both back and front are gorgeous! Well done!

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  46. Terriaw says

    March 19, 2010 at 7:32 pm

    This quilt turned out so gorgeous! It’s my new favorite too. I love the string pieced blocks in all reds, but I especially love the wide white outer border framed in red binding quite nicely. And I adore the back – what a cool medallion block. Fantastic job with this!

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  47. Pokey says

    March 19, 2010 at 7:39 pm

    Of course it is beautiful, it’s RED!! I really like your backside, too (tee-hee!)!
    Very Nice!! :-} pokey

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  48. Thimbleanna says

    March 19, 2010 at 8:41 pm

    Love, Love it Lisa!!! And what a cool idea to use your Joseph’s Coat blocks on the back — beautiful!

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  49. Linda says

    March 20, 2010 at 4:22 am

    oh Lisa it is so gorgeous it looks beautiful all finished

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  50. zoesquid says

    March 20, 2010 at 4:35 am

    It looks gorgeous. You must be proud!

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  51. Fiona @ Dragonfly-Crafts says

    March 20, 2010 at 10:59 pm

    I love this quilt too. Love the effectiveness of the red and white. Also love the quilting.

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  52. LizzieJane says

    March 20, 2010 at 8:43 am

    What a wonderful quilt. I am so partial to red and this is yummy!
    x

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  53. Laura in Paris says

    March 20, 2010 at 10:05 am

    White and red, beautiful!

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  54. Casco Bay Soap Co. says

    March 20, 2010 at 11:04 am

    just beautiful! I stumbled across you blog and just love all that you do…I have added you to my “Stay inspired, creative blog list” and will be back often to see what you are up to.
    🙂
    Shannon
    http://www.cascobaysoap.blogspot.com

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  55. Dawn N. says

    March 20, 2010 at 11:48 am

    wow I love this quilt! It is so striking on both the front and the back!

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  56. Tania says

    March 21, 2010 at 1:30 am

    That quilt is packed with so much gorgeousness, I’m not a smidge surprised it’s been voted the family fave!

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  57. Rhonda Smithers says

    March 21, 2010 at 6:12 am

    you are truly amazing..i love checking out what you have been up to

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  58. periwinkle says

    March 21, 2010 at 10:50 am

    you can never go wrong with red and white in my opinion – beautiful

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  59. Jenny says

    March 21, 2010 at 1:25 pm

    It is stunningly beautiful

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  60. Shannon says

    March 21, 2010 at 5:32 pm

    Absolutely breathtaking. And not just because it is red. 🙂

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  61. Soo says

    March 21, 2010 at 7:23 pm

    What a beautiful quilt! I love the backing and the red and white is gorgeous.

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  62. Sarah Lou says

    March 22, 2010 at 4:35 am

    ohh be still my over excited heart. This is why I wanna learn how to quilt – sweet goodness overload.

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  63. Handmade in Israel says

    March 22, 2010 at 5:50 am

    The quilt is fabulous! Those blocks look amazing on the back. Really gorgeous.

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  64. Carrie P. says

    March 22, 2010 at 11:51 am

    I can see why your family likes this quilts so much. It is so pretty and I love the back too.

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  65. Talin's Corner says

    March 22, 2010 at 2:24 pm

    Simply beautiful. I love your orphan blocks on the back.

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  66. Kellie says

    March 23, 2010 at 1:09 am

    Hi Lisa!!!
    Your quilt is absolutely wonderful!!! Sorry to hear that you are opting out … still they are wonderful there on that white background!!
    Hope all is well … I miss the time I had to ‘spend time’ with my favorite blog buddies 🙁
    Kelliex
    PS Have a wonderful Easter!

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  67. Marielle says

    March 23, 2010 at 11:02 am

    I love the quilt but feel sorry that you have stopped the quiltalong, I realy loved your blocks. But the do look stunning on the qhite quilt

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  68. Danielle says

    March 23, 2010 at 6:05 pm

    Hi Lisa – what a fantastic quilt and a terrific way to use your ‘orphan’ blocks – now the quilt is fully reversible! Looks beautiful, and red and white is such a stunning combination – one of my favourites.
    Danielle

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  69. Suzie says

    March 24, 2010 at 2:47 am

    Oh my, Lisa, it is awesome! You did a wonderful job, I love it!!!

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  70. RebeccaMom says

    March 24, 2010 at 12:03 pm

    I adore the coverlet! it is so beautiful!

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  71. Joyce says

    March 26, 2010 at 1:55 pm

    Love this quilt! And the incorporation of the Josephs blocks, they look awesome. Well done

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  72. Katharine says

    March 26, 2010 at 5:54 pm

    I love this quilt especially the plain deep white border which really makes those string blocks “pop”. I’m in the middle of a string quilt in orange and have been wondering how to finish it off. I hope you don’t mind if I borrow your wonderful idea. And I love the back as well – such a good way to finish and use a UFO.

    Reply
  73. Suzy says

    March 29, 2010 at 5:53 pm

    This is so beautiful. I love the front and back!

    Reply

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