Red & White Quilts: 14 Quilts with Timeless Appeal

I adore red and white quilts and was eager to get a look at Red & White Quilts from That Patchwork Place.

Fourteen designers were asked to create a red and white quilt they would treasure for a lifetime. 

Red and white quilts have been popular for generations. Turkey Red was one of the few colorfast dyes available to early quilters who could pair the red with white and not worry about bleeding. Today the color combo continues to attract quilters.

Red & White Quilts includes patterns ranging from the vintage-inspired to a modern vibe that will appeal to young people today.

One of my favorite quilts in the book is this mandala inspired wall hanging. It makes me happy to look at it! Helen's instructions for applique uses a glue stick, a tool I have been enjoying in my applique work.

Flower Power by Helen Stubbings, 52" x 52"

Patterns include patchwork, applique, and English paper piecing, each with an artist's statement and step-by-step illustrated instructions.

The designers include Lissa Alexander, Karen Styles, Susan Ache, Jill Shaulis, Helen Stubbings, Sarah Huechteman, Debbie Roberts, Lisa Bongean, Sue Daley, Kim Diehl, Victoria Findlay Wolfe, Carrie Nelson, Camille Roskelley, and Jen Kingwell.

One of these quilts could be your next masterpiece, a showstopper stunner to be proud of!

Circles are a clear theme in several of the quilts. Sue creates large medallions with English Paper Piecing and presented in a Medallion setting.

Forever Thoughtful by Sue Daly, 64 1/2" x 64 1/2"

This original quilt on a circle motif uses interesting techniques that will expand your repertoire.

Enough With the Curves by Jen Kingwell, 46 1/2" x 46 1/2"

Don't let this stunner scare you! The diamonds are made with strips! Set-in seams are not as hard as you fear, thanks to good instructions.

Ruby Jubilee by Karen Styles, 76 1/2" x 76 1/2"

 This star block variation in scrappy red and white feels fresh and modern.

DayDreams by Camille Roskelley, 70" x 70"

Inspired by antique quilts, this is actually made of Flying Geese blocks. Instructions for using Triangle Paper is offered. Lisa starches her fabric well when working with small pieces.

Memory of a Masterpiece by Lisa Bongean, 76 1/2" x 76 1/2"

 Flying Geese around a common star makes for a dynamic quilt!

Stars in Flight by Jill Shaulis, 42 1/2" x 42 1/2"

Pieced units are sewn log-cabin style to form the blocks in this unique quilt. This photo doesn't do it justice as the quilt in its entirety has an almost Three-D effect.

Twisted Cabin by Sarah Huechteman, 76 1/2" x 76 1/2"

The alternating color in the blocks creates an interesting design with a lot of visual activity in the quilt below. It again uses strip sets to make the triangles.

Happy Accident by Susan Ache, 76 1/2" x 96 1/2"

A pieced quilt can fool the eye into seeing circles!

Sweet Dreams by Lissa Alexander, 78 1/2" x 96 1/2"

Inspired by antique Turkey Track blocks, Debbie's quilt adds a floral wreath center that keeps the design from being too heavy.

Tracking Tradition by Debbie Roberts, 57 1/2" x 60 1/2"

Kim collected fabrics in a range of values then mixed piecing and applique to make this Modern Traditional quilt.

Scarlet Song by Kim Diehl, 63 1/2" x 63 1/2"

Here is another way to use your red fabrics in a scrappy quilt. The zig-zag pattern constrains the scraps in its powerful design.

Walk With Way by Carrie Nelson, 71" x 76 1/2"

Victoria loves repetitive patterns using simple shapes. This unique quilt has a lot of activity that keeps the eye guessing.

Crowd Pleaser by Victoria Findlay Wolfe, 88 1/2" x 98 1/2"

I hope you are inspired to make your own red and white quilt to cherish!

I received a free ebook from the publisher through Edelweiss in exchange for a fair and unbiased review.

Red & White Quilts: 14 Quilts with Timeless Appeal From Today's Top Designers
On Sale Date: November 15, 2018
ISBN 9781604689624, 1604689625
Paperback |  112 pages
$27.99 USD, £26.99 GBP

Red and White Single Wedding Ring, circa 1915, made by Harriet Nelson