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
two hippos says
The quilt is absolutely stunning!
broderie says
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!
Linda says
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.
Cathy says
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
Peggi says
Wow, I really love this! I’ve made string quilts from scraps, but I really like your 2-color version!
suzitee says
I think you know how much I love this quilt 😉
Awesome job Lisa…it really is magnificent.
BeautifulDees says
Oh it is so beautiful, you are so talented.
Love,Debbie
Marls says
What a fantastic finish. Love the white border on it. The Joseph Coat blocks look great on the back. A superb reversible quilt.
Liam's Mummy says
It’s gorgeous! The white frames the blocks beautifully!
Posie Patchwork says
Red fabrics never let you down, that is beautiful work. Love Posie
Jaime @ Our Journey says
It’s really beautiful!!
KaHolly says
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
Quiltification says
That’s one beautiful quilt – front and back. Cunning use of orphan blocks.
Sandra says
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..!!)
Cindi says
Love the colors! The white frames the blocks beautifully. The back is as much eye candy as the front. Great job!!
soyee says
Very vibrant.What a happy ending for your Joseph orphans, lucky things.
Ashley says
That looks fantastic – perfect use for those Joseph’s coat blocks -well done!
Cass says
Lisa it looks wonderful
Fiesta says
Lisa it is definetly perfect!
Michele says
Absolutely gorgeous! Front and back!
peppermintpatcher says
Your family have great taste in quilts! I love it and I adore the back!
K-Sue says
The back!….It’s art. The front…beautiful also, but the back…oh!
Jenny says
what a beautiful quilt, front and back, although using up those four orphan blocks was genius! the front is stunning as well!
Nuts To You! says
I love it! I really love red and white together, and I must agree…I like the back even more than the front!
Shawna
Angel.Pearls says
This one really is beautiful! Have a great weekend! Love//Eva
driftwood says
it is truly gorgeous xx
Simone de Klerk says
What a lovely lovely quilt. I like both sides. Both very special. Great choice, the white to it!
Have a lovely weekend.
texmorg says
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
Melanie Gray Augustin says
That is stunning! And you’ve even done gorgeous details on the back! Love it!
Tracy says
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))
Stephanie says
The back is as pretty as the front. I love the straight line quilting. Beautiful.
Luisa says
It’s beautiful! The back is just as beautiful as the front. You have my vote.
Sonia says
wow!!!!!
Whatever Dee-Dee wants says
Looks absolutely beautiful!
Anita says
I agree with your family, this is a beautiful quilt. Great job!
jenclair says
Beautiful! Especially love the back!
em's scrapbag says
I’m with your family this is wonderful. Love the back! Great use of the orphan blocks.
The Quilt Buddy says
I vote with the family! The RED is gorgeous and it is two great quilts in one.
Enjoy your new quilt.
Beth says
It’s such a lovely quilt. But it also looks so cozy too. I can diffidently understand way your family likes.
Anne D says
It is a beautiful quilt. The back is gorgeous too.
Jodie says
I thought I loved this…and then you flipped it over – now I ADORE it ! Fantastic….
Katie says
I love this quilt! And you’re right- the back is just gorgeous.
Ali Honey says
I like both sides. The white was just what it needed. Love the colours red and white together. Well done!
Renee says
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.
sewkalico says
WoW! Both back and front are gorgeous! Well done!
Terriaw says
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!
Pokey says
Of course it is beautiful, it’s RED!! I really like your backside, too (tee-hee!)!
Very Nice!! :-} pokey
Thimbleanna says
Love, Love it Lisa!!! And what a cool idea to use your Joseph’s Coat blocks on the back — beautiful!
Linda says
oh Lisa it is so gorgeous it looks beautiful all finished
zoesquid says
It looks gorgeous. You must be proud!
Fiona @ Dragonfly-Crafts says
I love this quilt too. Love the effectiveness of the red and white. Also love the quilting.
LizzieJane says
What a wonderful quilt. I am so partial to red and this is yummy!
x
Laura in Paris says
White and red, beautiful!
Casco Bay Soap Co. says
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
Dawn N. says
wow I love this quilt! It is so striking on both the front and the back!
Tania says
That quilt is packed with so much gorgeousness, I’m not a smidge surprised it’s been voted the family fave!
Rhonda Smithers says
you are truly amazing..i love checking out what you have been up to
periwinkle says
you can never go wrong with red and white in my opinion – beautiful
Jenny says
It is stunningly beautiful
Shannon says
Absolutely breathtaking. And not just because it is red. 🙂
Soo says
What a beautiful quilt! I love the backing and the red and white is gorgeous.
Sarah Lou says
ohh be still my over excited heart. This is why I wanna learn how to quilt – sweet goodness overload.
Handmade in Israel says
The quilt is fabulous! Those blocks look amazing on the back. Really gorgeous.
Carrie P. says
I can see why your family likes this quilts so much. It is so pretty and I love the back too.
Talin's Corner says
Simply beautiful. I love your orphan blocks on the back.
Kellie says
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!
Marielle says
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
Danielle says
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
Suzie says
Oh my, Lisa, it is awesome! You did a wonderful job, I love it!!!
RebeccaMom says
I adore the coverlet! it is so beautiful!
Joyce says
Love this quilt! And the incorporation of the Josephs blocks, they look awesome. Well done
Katharine says
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.
Suzy says
This is so beautiful. I love the front and back!