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!
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| 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:
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.
I see what you mean! This looks fantastic. Love the red background - it's an excellent tartan colour.
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.
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.
You're a quilting pro with that fancy shmancy 1/2 seam in the middle. I'm well impressed :)
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!!
I love the name and the colors!!!!
What was the block/ pattern called in the book?
Love your quilt! And the background fabric makes it even more stunning. Great job!
Looks amazing Suz, beautiful, red is a favorite of mine.
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!
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!
Wow! I love how that turned out! What a great idea to use red! It is stunning! Aren't you smart?
Love this one :) fun and intriguing at the same time.
Very cool! Love the colour combo.
That red was a great choice. Stunning quilt!
What a great quilt! I'm always too conservative to use anything but a neutral for background!
It's beautiful! I'm in love with that red - perfect as you say for a winter quilt.
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?:-)
It looks great. I can see why it looks like tartan and quite like the name.
Oh that red! It makes for a very delicious quilt no matter what season. So dramatic. I love it!
Beautiful for sure! Great pattern.
Love the pattern, and that red is glorious! Tartan sounds like a great name too!
This looks terrific and I love that red!
Tartan is a good name. I tries a Y seam the other day and had to scrap the project
I love this Suz and tartan is a great name.
What a cool quilt!
Love the red background, and I think you have hit on a perfect name. Perfect for a cold Melbourne winter.
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.
I love it! The red is gorgeous
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.
Love that Chinese Red background color! Beautiful quilt Susan!
I love the red, so striking!
I love this pattern. What is the finished width of the strip pieces? I have just the red & , of course, a ton of scraps.
Lovely finish and the red is a wonderful choice with the other fabrics you have used
Love, love the quilt. Are you able to give approx. dimensions?
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!
Very nice! My husband's family comes from Scotland. Perfect quilt! Good job! 🙂
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