Success

No words can describe this amazing achievement.

Things are looking up!

RKG

Driving Day

Today is my driving test. I am so incredibly nervous. I wish I wasn't.

I wish I could spend the entire day making these instead

'cause they're real nice looking. Sadly I did not make them and sadly I cannot take my test in a cross stitch car.

RKG

Teacups, Fruits and Flowers

Hello Again!

As always I have been busy quilt making, however, this week I have been sewing for some smaller customers. I thought I would make some more child cot quilts/blankets as they are just so cute!

This quilt features a pastel colour scheme that mainly consists of florals, checks and spots. It also includes some more unique squares that feature teacups and saucers and red and green apples!

Because the quilt itself is smaller, I decided to make the squares smaller too which looks really effective. I also added a pink border which matches the pink underside and a matching cushion which also features a pink border.

The quilt is small and would look great on a child's bed or on a small chair. It is also easy to transport and can be used in the back of the car or when staying over at friends!

I hope it makes your mouth water like it does mine!

RKG

Ps, I now have a Facebook page www.facebook.com/redkettlegirls it features my quilt collection to date so feel free to have a browse!

A Hotchpotch Gingham Quilt

I've been using up all my odds and ends scraps before Christmas starts, mainly because my mum is stealing back my sewing room to make way for a turkey. So I decided to make a quilt full of random colours, prints and styles to use all these scraps up.

I used some red gingham fabric for the underside and in my usual style I made two matching cushions. I decided to use each fabric a couple of times throughout the quilt so it didn't look too random.

I had so many scraps that I was able to make a double sized quilt which looks great across the sofa...

or on a double bed.

Now it's all wrapped up and ready to go and get snuggled with a Christmassy couple!

RKG

A non patchwork quilt.

I thought I'd mix my quilt making up a little. I found a beautiful reversible duvet cover in a charity shop and decided it was just too perfect to cut up.

I cut the duvet cover down to an appropriate size, stuffed it with wadding and began to quilt it. I marked with pencil where the quilted lines should go to make them as straight as possible.

I decided to make two reversible matching cushions too.

I think it is as effective as a patchwork quilt. The lucky eBay bidder seemed to think so too!

RKG

Double the Flowers

Hello again! I bring to your eyes yet another recent quilt creation. This time it's a double quilt to chuck on your bed and get snuggly with!

As you can see, the quilt is reversible and the underneath is made up of dark vintage florals on an off white background. For the squares on the front, I picked various colours from the floral fabric including pale blue yellow peach and green and then a splash of burgundy too. I like the mixture of light and dark fabrics together.

I also created two matching patchwork cushions with the backing fabric on the underside so they can be reversed depending on how you're feeling. 'Cause every girl likes to change her mind!

RKG

A quilt a day, keeps the cold away...

Like everyone else in this world, I am ill.

To cheer myself up I've gone quilting crazy. Here's another creation for you...

This quilt is designed for a single bed or sofa and is made up of delicate florals and pastel colours.

It comes with a small matching pillow too!

Some of the squares include Cath Kidston scraps, which ties in brilliantly with the whole design.

RKG xxx

Dogs and Ducks

Now, I've made a few quilts in my time, but on this occasion I wanted to try something a bit different.

I've recently scoured the internet for some free sample curtain fabric for my bedroom and also to explore some fabrics. I discovered these delightful animal prints which quite honestly make me go 'ahhhh'.

The animal fabrics were made up of dogs, ducks, chickens and geese. I even made a matching goose pillow!

The fabrics surrounding the animals include some dark florals and gingham and the backing fabric is dark blue floral. I like to look at every piece and remember where it's from 'a dress, a charity shop, a free sample etc'. 

As I was creating this quilt, I kept thinking 'this would look so perfect in a little house in the countryside', so I thought it was a lovely coincidence when the lucky eBay winner informed me that she will be taking it to her country cottage in Wales!

Part of me is very sad to see this one go!

RKG x

Baby Elsa's Rainbow Quilt

Earlier this month I had a special request for a patchwork quilt. The four month old owner, (well her mum) desired a small quilt that could fit in a baby cot yet grow with her at the same time. I was told to use bold colours and nothing overly girly like baby pink. This is what I have come up with...

The underside is bold red polka dots. I quilted the squares with red thread and added a small border.

I had some left over polyester wadding so I decided to make two matching cushions to match! Elsa doesn't know yet so shhhh... She'll find out on Thursday!

This quilt measures just over a metre long by 85cms. I do not have any children, however, have been told that this is the perfect size to fit in a cot and a buggy, yet would also make a nice sized blanket on a small single bed. It's all wrapped up and ready to go now, as am I - I have the flu boo!

If you like what you see, as always you can message me for requests. Just include the size you would like, whether you would like small or large squares and if you fancy any matching cushions. I will get back to you with a quote and the fancy fun details such as colour can then be sorted out!

Lots of Quilting Love,
RKG xxx