Red Things
Red is not a colour I use a lot. However, I am enjoying stitching up all the reds in my mother's 50's and 60's stash using her favourite way of working...English paper piecing.
Also from my mother a single foundation pieced long cabin block.
One of my treasures is this lovely mola gift from a generous student.
And I love my red African cows purchased from my friend Val at African Threads
good morning, red is a colour to really brighten your day. they're all so cheery. k.
ReplyDeleteYou´ll enjoy them even more in the darker days to come - neutrals fan as I am, I wouldn´t mind having a log cabin quilt in those colours around...
ReplyDeleteI was going to say that it's not the usual colour palette that I've seen here. Red can be so cheerful, it must be nice working on the hexagons. I love the African cows.
ReplyDeleteMmmmmmm, mmmmmmm!!!! Red is one of my favourite colours.......and english paper piecing is positively addicting...I once saw a photo of an absolutely magnificient quilt. Hexies in true and strong reds, with just a touch of accent colour sprinkled about. It was huge, done in rows not flowers and looked absolutely magnificent hanging on a stone wall. Drool!
ReplyDeleteThe mola and the cows are both wonderful. I covet them both....LOL!
I LOVE red and the items you have shown are all gorgeous. I can't pick a favorite.
ReplyDeletei haven't used much red in my stitching but love what you are showing. it will be beautiful when finished. the red striped hexagons are very effective.
ReplyDeleteOne thing about red - it grabs attention and you certainly got mine! I love those cows, too - and how you're connecting with, and adding your touch to your mother's stash.
ReplyDeletei love red!
ReplyDeleteand i love these.
beautiful
all of them.
Wondering if there is a natural dye material that gives red.
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