Thursday, June 12, 2014

Shelburne Tartan...

Well, "Tartan" is what MrPnP called it,

when he saw my latest quilt top together!


As this is made from Densye Schmidt's 

"Shelburne Falls" range of fabric,

that's the name that's stuck!


I chose the pattern from here...


There is just one partial seam in each block....


right there in the centre!

But it came together fairly painlessly!

I didn't need to use "Herman" too many times!

The solid I chose is Kona "Chinese Red"....


a nice change from white or grey,

and appropriate for a southern hemisphere winter.

Though I'm not sure the Chinese made tartan fabric?


Perhaps someone else has a better name for me?

Happy sewing!

SUZ

38 comments:

Pip said...

That is very cunning the way that block is put together. Maybe you could call the red "Highland Red", it does look like tartan or a sort of celtic chain.

Lynda said...

I see what you mean! This looks fantastic. Love the red background - it's an excellent tartan colour.

Jenny M said...

Interesting pattern and I love the colours you have used. So Herman lives at your place, I have Susie that lives at my place...I think they come from the same extended family. LOL. My SIL gave me Susie and she would have been bought in Melbourne.

Rachaeldaisy said...

Its a great name, it really does look like the weave of a tartan. The red is such a great shade and was an inspired choice to go with the Shelbourne Falls.

Cindy said...

You're a quilting pro with that fancy shmancy 1/2 seam in the middle. I'm well impressed :)

Lynz said...

Well having the correct heritage I say very much a tartan!! *g* It's a brilliant block and makes a stunning (complicated!) quilt. Nicely done!!

Rebecca said...

I love the name and the colors!!!!
What was the block/ pattern called in the book?

Caro said...

Love your quilt! And the background fabric makes it even more stunning. Great job!

Seams Sew Together said...

Looks amazing Suz, beautiful, red is a favorite of mine.

Granny Maud's Girl said...

I do see a bit of tartan too, and ladders, and trellises, and the edgy holey thingummies on the sides of photo negatives. Can we think of a fun Bay City Rollers song title to use as a quilt name?
Love that Chinese red!

Katherine said...

Susan, this is wonderful! I love the pattern all those links create (I see the tartan similarity and think the background helps that). Such a vivacious quilt! Will definitely brighten things up for you over the winter months. Enjoy!

Mary said...

Wow! I love how that turned out! What a great idea to use red! It is stunning! Aren't you smart?

Cille said...

Love this one :) fun and intriguing at the same time.

Canadian Abroad said...

Very cool! Love the colour combo.

Lynne said...

That red was a great choice. Stunning quilt!

Heather @ Winding Bobbins said...

What a great quilt! I'm always too conservative to use anything but a neutral for background!

Megan said...

It's beautiful! I'm in love with that red - perfect as you say for a winter quilt.

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Catherine said...

It's stunning! With the lacquerware red I think the pattern looks less tartan and more like something you might find on a Chinese room divider. So how about Chinese Screen?:-)

Karen said...

It looks great. I can see why it looks like tartan and quite like the name.

Melissa P said...

Oh that red! It makes for a very delicious quilt no matter what season. So dramatic. I love it!

Vicki said...

Beautiful for sure! Great pattern.

Patti said...

Love the pattern, and that red is glorious! Tartan sounds like a great name too!

Debbie said...

This looks terrific and I love that red!

www.randomthoughtsdoordi.com said...

Tartan is a good name. I tries a Y seam the other day and had to scrap the project

Anne / Springleaf Studios said...

I love this Suz and tartan is a great name.

Nat at Made in Home said...

What a cool quilt!

Marg said...

Love the red background, and I think you have hit on a perfect name. Perfect for a cold Melbourne winter.

cozy kitten quilts said...

Oh I love this!! Especially the RED!
Are there supposed to be Links on your Finishes for 2014 so we can see the quilts? There is a list on your page, but they don't link to anything.

Carla said...

I love it! The red is gorgeous

FlourishingPalms said...

What a pretty quilt, Susan! Gosh you're fast... or else you've been sewing this for a while and just didn't share it. Red is a good choice for something completely different, and smashing! To me it all looks like chain... a necklace or a bunch of ankle bracelets.

Rene' said...

Love that Chinese Red background color! Beautiful quilt Susan!

Hedy said...

I love the red, so striking!

Unknown said...

I love this pattern. What is the finished width of the strip pieces? I have just the red & , of course, a ton of scraps.

Dasha said...

Lovely finish and the red is a wonderful choice with the other fabrics you have used

valerie said...

Love, love the quilt. Are you able to give approx. dimensions?

Susan said...

Valerie, you are a no-reply commenter, so I cannot email you. I do not remember the dimensions of the pieces and no longer own the book. Sorry!

Christi said...

Very nice! My husband's family comes from Scotland. Perfect quilt! Good job! 🙂

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