My Red Sampler Quilt was truly a labor of love. I feel like I was working on it off and on for a couple of years! This was a sew-along hosted by Lori Holt on her blog Bee In My Bonnet. Each week she posted a detailed tutorial on how she constructed the blocks. You do need her books for the actual block patterns.
The quilt is a monster, finishing at 90" x 96". It was too big to lay out on the floor so I had to hang it over my front porch balcony. It will be expensive to have it quilted, but quilting isn't an inexpensive hobby and that is the price we pay!
There is just something special about a red and white quilt. Have you ever made one? This isn't the first one I've made, but I never get tired of them.
It is a beauty. You make such detailed quilts. I am more into a smaller quick quilt that I am able to donate to various causes. I admire your ability to make such beautiful quilts and complicated quilts.
Posted by: Ginny | July 09, 2024 at 04:26 AM
Love your Red Sampler quilts, both stunning! There is definitely something about two color quilts - so beautiful!
Posted by: Joy | July 09, 2024 at 04:27 AM
OMGosh the red and white is fabulous. Well worth the work and wait!! I have only done one smaller red and white quilt that was vintage redwork embroidery, not pieced. I would love to do something like this someday.
Posted by: Nancy | July 09, 2024 at 04:34 AM
Beautiful quilts! Lots of work and patience!!
Posted by: Doris | July 09, 2024 at 05:36 AM
Lori Holt's pattern is really nice and you did a great job making it all red and white. I don't usually like sampler quilts but this one is beautiful! The layout is so well balanced and the choice of all reds with white background is striking. Well done!
Posted by: Lynn C. (NJ) | July 09, 2024 at 05:56 AM
Another masterpiece! Your eye for colour and value are really showcased in this beautiful quilt though I think the one you’re currently working on will be my favourite
Posted by: Mel | July 09, 2024 at 06:41 AM
Wow, that is a beautiful, timeless, classic quilt. I hope it always remains a treasure within your family. You did a fabulous job and it must feel so good to put it in the finished column. You are killing it this summer with all of your finishes. WTG Nicole!
Does Eva have any interest in sewing?
Posted by: KimS | July 09, 2024 at 06:47 AM
Your finish is exquisite! The narrow red border perfectly frames all of those sampler blocks. You should be so proud of this quilt...really ALL of your quilts!
❤️🤍
Posted by: Jan | July 09, 2024 at 06:54 AM
It’s a beauty.
Posted by: Barbara Groeschell | July 09, 2024 at 06:55 AM
Your quilt is gorgeous! I have always wanted to make a two-color quilt. The red and white is such a classic. Job well done!
Posted by: CarolE | July 09, 2024 at 07:09 AM
Red and Whites are so pretty. Do you worry about them bleeding? That is what keeps me from using it in a two-color.
Posted by: sue s | July 09, 2024 at 08:06 AM
I loved this quilt when you were working on it. It really is a classic. Maybe if you go with a light quilting pattern it would be more affordable? Don't let this one sit. You'll be thrilled when it comes back from the quilter.
The last time I had a queen size quilted I went with an 'all over' pattern. It was a gorgeous signature wedding quilt. It cost about $200 10 yrs. ago. I spent more on fabric than quilting. ;p
Posted by: Ina | July 09, 2024 at 09:47 AM
Love this quilt. Didn’t you make a red and white/cream snowball quilt years ago? I loved that quilt too.
Posted by: Diane | July 09, 2024 at 10:34 AM
Both quilts are fabulous! You do such great work on all of your quilts. I’ve never made a sampler quilt.
Posted by: Dianne | July 09, 2024 at 12:46 PM
It’s beautiful! I, too, love red and white quilts. Loved the year all the red and white quilts were hung in the entry of Quilt Fest.
Posted by: Jill Matyastik | July 09, 2024 at 02:16 PM
What a pretty quilt top - I love the red and white combo too but think I’ve only made one!
Posted by: Jennifer in Indy | July 10, 2024 at 08:24 AM
That came out beautiful. Great work.
Posted by: Taria | July 10, 2024 at 02:20 PM
Love red and white quilts and yours is a beauty! Didn’t realize it was that big, yikes! Ii wish I had followed along with you now that I see what a gorgeous quilt you have.
Posted by: Anita | July 10, 2024 at 03:17 PM
I wish I could add something more to the comments, but just have to agree…this one is just stunning! Two color quilts are my favorite. Thinking I might need to add this to the long term project list. I have a Lori Holt’s Farm Vintage books, but I’m wondering if you think I could wing it without the Granny Squared book?
Posted by: Claire | July 11, 2024 at 06:53 AM