It's always satisfying to have a quilt that embraces a vibrant and contemporary color scheme and maintains an uncomplicated, playful approach to piecing. For anyone who wants to make a pop-out statement with their next quilt project, Wendy Sheppard's A Red Letter Day Quilt is a great option. This free pattern for Benartex is a show-stopper; the perfect balance of modern design and traditional warmth.
The central feature of the quilt is the eye-catching Kanvas Maria Kalinowski fabric collection, which will draw the eye to the center. If you're someone who has always been afraid of working with colors that are very saturated and energetic, this project will give you a whole new perspective.
Pattern at a Glance
This spectacular throw-size quilt measures 57' x 73', the ideal size to hang over a beloved reading chair or to accent at the bottom of a bed. The construction is a great lattice style block finish using a device of both woven and slatted blocks, to create a great sense of movement across the top of the quilt. The pattern employs simple piecing and orientations so there are no confusing angles to deal with and you can concentrate on the fun of sewing with your machine. An excellent project for intermediate or courageous beginners with a desire to experiment with large fabrics.
The Magic of the "Seeing Red" Collection" is the first program to debut on the channel.
Wendy Sheppard's use of the distinctive prints in this collection is what makes this quilt really sing. Seeing Red is as much about a color as it is a master class in contrast. Combining pop-art floral with cool, geometric lines in a hot palette of fiery red, soft gray, bright white and deep black.
The beauty of these lively, plant-inspired motifs is accentuated by a structured, geometric design, creating a striking sense of dimension and depth in the overall quilt. The neutral grey and whites create a calming backdrop that allows the bold red background fabrics to stand out vibrantly, without dominating the scene. It's contemporary, clean, and oh-so- chic.
Final Thought
A Red Letter Day is the sort of pattern that jogs our recollections of the reasons we became lovers of quilting. Requires an advanced line of fabric and transforms it into an enjoyable and rewarding project that appears much more complex than it is to piece. Use the original crimson and grey, or create your own variation on the colour, but this pattern will definitely add a bit of fun to your cutting table.
Full Pattern: A Red Letter Day Quilt Free PDF Pattern
