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Sunday, February 16, 2020

Color It Red Blog Hop - Red Dutch Doors

Welcome
to
the first day of the
Color It Red Blog Hop.

I'm happy to kick things off with
my
Red Dutch Doors Quilt.


Carol of Just Let Me Quilt invited bloggers to make a project with red in it.
That was it, just make something with red in it.
Thank you, Carol, for inviting me to join this super fun blog hop!


Sometimes the simplest rules can cause me such dilemmas. 
There are so many things I think of when I think of a way to use "red".

My Chiefs are red...
BUT, I know, I know, I've been making and chatting them up for a long time.
Even I am running out of ideas for supporting "my" Chiefs.


One of my favorite dolls from my childhood needs a little revamping and a redo...


but Little Red Riding Hood has waited this long and I just couldn't come up with a plan for her.

So,
one of my goals is to make all 30 quilt blocks from 
my
into 30 individual quilts. 

I decided on the Dutch Door quilt block pattern - block #4.
Click HERE if you would like the free pattern for the block.


I used stash fabrics in red and my other favorite color, teal, to make a super fun and modern quilt.
(Teal is neutral with red, right?)

Rotate every other block in a 4 x 5 block grid (20 blocks) 
and
 add a 1" border for a 42" x 52" throw.


I quilted with straight lines with Aurifil 40wt 3ply long arm thread in Red.


I love how the straight lines and the red thread really just blend into the quilt
 but it gives great texture.

I made extra blocks and added them to the backing so there would be 
Red Dutch Doors on the back of the quilt, too.


It's fun to play with blocks and rearrange them into designs.
I love the modern look of this quilt and all the fabrics used were from my stash.
That's like a free quilt, right?

 Be sure to check out all the RED projects over at these blogs today:
February 17th
Creatin' in the Sticks You are here!!
Websterquilt
Vroomans Quilts
Hill Valley Quilter
Selina Quilts
Kathy's Kwilts and More
Samelia's Mum

 Here is the rest of the schedule:
February 18th
Ms P Designs USA
Podunk Pretties
DayBrook Designs
Cynthia's Creating Ark
Bumbleberry Stitches
Sew Many Yarns
Karen's Korner
Stitchin At Home

February 19th
MooseStash Quilting
Quilted Delights
Everyone Deserves a Quilt
Storied Quilts
Just Sew Quilter
Kathy’s Quilts
Just Because Quilts
Words & Stitches
Scrapdash

February 20th
Life in the Scrapatch
Songbird Designs
High Road Quilter
Elizabeth Coughlin Designs
Patchwork Breeze
Lynn's Blog
DesertSky Quilting
Seams To Be Sew


February 21st
Just Let Me Quilt
Quilt Fabrication
Beaquilter
All Thingz Sewn
Karrin’s Crazy World
Den syende himmel
Daughters of Dorinda
Quilt to the Edge
Becky’s Adventures in Quilting and Travel

What will you color red?
I'm sure by the end of the blog hop, you will have more ideas than time.
I always end up that way...


There's only a couple of days left to enter my giveaway for a charm pack of the
new Island Batik fabric collection 
(There are a couple of great red fabrics)
I'm covering the postage so this giveaway is limited to U.S. only.  (sorry)
Entries are open until February 20th.
I'll announce the winner by February 21st.



and how 'bout them CHIEFS!!


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60 comments:

  1. Elizabeth CoughlinFebruary 17, 2020 at 5:49 AM

    Great red projects Carla! Your Red Dutch Doors Quilt is really striking, and the red really works nicely with the blues.

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  2. Rebecca SmithFebruary 17, 2020 at 5:57 AM

    I am looking forward to all the 30 blocks made into quilts.

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  3. Stitchin At HomeFebruary 17, 2020 at 6:18 AM

    Red and teal go together perfectly to make a striking quilt!

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  4. CarolFebruary 17, 2020 at 6:30 AM

    Neat quilt with the red and teal! The Chiefs bags are neat too. Go Chiefs! Thanks for sharing!

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  5. tink's momFebruary 17, 2020 at 6:48 AM

    Amazing what you can do with just one block. Love the quilting, the red is thread is perfect.

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  6. LeeFebruary 17, 2020 at 6:54 AM

    What a great quilt! thank you for the pattern!!

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  7. Anita Jackson @ Domestic FelicityFebruary 17, 2020 at 6:57 AM

    I adore colored threads in quilting! so much contrast and beauty in it.

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  8. Mary-on-HudsonFebruary 17, 2020 at 7:09 AM

    Just love the quilt.

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  9. Britt-IngerFebruary 17, 2020 at 7:18 AM

    I love, love the quilt

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  10. QuiltfiendFebruary 17, 2020 at 7:29 AM

    Thank you for sharing your block patterns, This dutch doors block will make a great charity quilt.

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  11. kupton52February 17, 2020 at 7:47 AM

    LOVE your Dutch Doors quilt..the back is so pretty too!... I always smile when I come to your blog....I REALLY do live in the sticks...lol.

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  12. Wayne millerFebruary 17, 2020 at 7:49 AM

    love the door quilt

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  13. Carol SwiftFebruary 17, 2020 at 7:53 AM

    Your 30 Quilt Blocks in 30 days is one of my favorites of the things you have done. I loved it and I love this Red Dutch Doors quilt. It is beautiful! Snap bags are so fun to make and that doll is adorable. I had to laugh when you said that even "the simplest rules can cause me such dilemmas" because I felt the same when with this challenge. My brain went on overload thinking of all the red things I could make, but with moving things happening I had to calm my brain down. LOL Thanks for leading the way with red, red, red! xo

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  14. LIttle Penguin QuiltsFebruary 17, 2020 at 8:16 AM

    I always love seeing what amazing things can be done with a really simple block design! Your Dutch Door quilt is the perfect example of that. And I love the red and teal together!

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  15. VasudhaFebruary 17, 2020 at 8:33 AM

    So lovely. Red and teal with no neutrals look so good together.
    Love the straight line quilting too.

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  16. Jan SnellFebruary 17, 2020 at 8:34 AM

    I love your Dutch doors. So simple and so effective. That contrast is marvelous. Thanks for sharing.

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  17. TuridFebruary 17, 2020 at 8:35 AM

    This is a beautiful colour combo, and I love your quilt. The little Red Riding Hood looks a bit sorry though!

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  18. Karrin HurdFebruary 17, 2020 at 8:54 AM

    Great quilt! I love red and teal together. Two of my favorite colors!

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  19. KrestiFebruary 17, 2020 at 9:01 AM

    I like the pop of red against the turquoise! great quilt!

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  20. CalicojoanFebruary 17, 2020 at 9:32 AM

    Your 30 blocks are always a great reminder of the fun things you can do with them. Love it@

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  21. CalicojoanFebruary 17, 2020 at 9:56 AM

    Carla Carla Carla...I was clicking on the links for your fellow bloggers today and none had posted. Then I realized it is the 17th, not the 18th! Duh, who's the dummy here! hahahahahaha

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  22. ScrapatchesFebruary 17, 2020 at 10:08 AM

    I love what you have done with your block pattern, Carla. Thanks for sharing and inspiring ... <3 Pat

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  23. beaquilterFebruary 17, 2020 at 10:39 AM

    great quilt and love the straight line quilting! your IG link doesn't work right, I think the http is in there twice

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  24. LeahFebruary 17, 2020 at 10:40 AM

    Love it! Great color combo. It will be fun watching you make all 30 quilts!

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  25. Farm QuilterFebruary 17, 2020 at 11:08 AM

    Dutch doors is a great quilt!!! I wish I had a dutch door a my house!!

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  26. LJFebruary 17, 2020 at 12:30 PM

    I love the simplicity of your 'dutch doors' quilt - how perfect the red fabric. Now...seems that neutrals change almost as much as I change my mind though aqua doesn't exactly fit 'neutral' to me!!

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  27. Carol AndrewsFebruary 17, 2020 at 12:47 PM

    The Dutch Doors makes such a beautiful modern quilt. I think teal is the absolute neutral. The red and teal combination is perfectly bright and cheery! Thanks for sharing the block pattern 😄 Carol

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  28. Cynthia's Creating ArkFebruary 17, 2020 at 1:05 PM

    A very striking quilt.It's great to see a such a bright neutral. Neutrals don't have to be boring.

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  29. Dix in CanadaFebruary 17, 2020 at 1:17 PM

    Bright & cheery project with our two family favorite colors, that is our daughters & myself. I have a hard time getting away from using/wearing red! Thanks for sharing your creativity & inspiration along with the pattern.

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  30. KayFebruary 17, 2020 at 1:46 PM

    What a colorful way to kick off this blog hop. I always enjoy the blog hops you posts. The participants are so creative, sharing tips and patterns, and keep it fun. Thanks for all your efforts doing these for us.

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  31. Barb NFebruary 17, 2020 at 2:49 PM

    Cool quilt!

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  32. Anorina @SameliasMumFebruary 17, 2020 at 2:57 PM

    It's such a fun quilt, and yes, I agree that teal is a neutral when paired with those bright red fabrics. Your quilting is fabulous. Yay for red!

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  33. eileenFebruary 17, 2020 at 3:24 PM

    Great colour combination!!
    Enjoying the blog hop.

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  34. Karen's KornerFebruary 17, 2020 at 4:36 PM

    I would never have thought of putting those two colours together. Great result.

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  35. MarianFebruary 17, 2020 at 5:34 PM

    Love the quilt Carla, I would never have thought to put teal and red together like that, but WoW, it's a really cool combo. I love that you kept it simple and the quilting really brings that quilt to life...

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  36. WebsterquiltFebruary 17, 2020 at 5:48 PM

    I love how modern the quilt is!

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  37. Siouxzq64@gmail.comFebruary 17, 2020 at 5:54 PM

    Great quilt love the colors.

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  38. KathyFebruary 17, 2020 at 6:53 PM

    I love your quilt. I will definitely download the pattern.

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  39. joyceFebruary 17, 2020 at 7:18 PM

    I love the !colors

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  40. Amanda BestFebruary 17, 2020 at 7:28 PM

    I really like the contrast between the red and turquoise on your quilt, lovely!

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  41. Kathy HFebruary 17, 2020 at 8:20 PM

    I love the red Dutch doors quilt. I haven’t seen this color combination much before and I really like it.

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  42. Sharon AuroraFebruary 17, 2020 at 8:37 PM

    Great color combination. I would have never thought red would look good with teal until I saw your quilt.

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  43. The Joyful QuilterFebruary 17, 2020 at 8:44 PM

    What a great quilt, Carla!! I'm SEW glad that you chose to revisit this design for the Color it Red Blog Hop.

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  44. Vroomans' QuiltsFebruary 17, 2020 at 8:52 PM

    I;ve played with your 30 blocks and love how you can rotate them for different looks. I love this teal and red and straight line quilting with a color thread pitter/patters my heart.

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  45. Brenda @ Songbird DesignsFebruary 17, 2020 at 9:41 PM

    Love the way the red pops in your quilt. Such Fun!! And the red quilting is the perfect touch!!

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  46. ClaireFebruary 17, 2020 at 9:59 PM

    I like the variety of reds and teals--using lots of close shades is aneffective.

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  47. ShirleyCFebruary 17, 2020 at 10:56 PM

    Too cute! You are so creative!

    I've been meaning to tell you about a gentleman in the nursing home where my husband's sister was, before she passed away in July, that played for the Chiefs in the first and the 4th Super Bowl! I think he's in his 90's now, but he stayed up for the whole game. They really made a big deal over him that week! His name is Bert Coan.

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  48. dqFebruary 18, 2020 at 12:08 AM

    I do love the 3d effect! It is almost like red bits floating on water that you can see into.

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  49. Anna brownFebruary 18, 2020 at 12:36 AM

    Great job can't wait to se ed bth er m all... happyness04431@yahoo.com

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  50. Kate @ Smiles From KateFebruary 18, 2020 at 2:09 AM

    Such a lovely quilt with that wonderful colour combination. I really like the back.

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  51. Charlene McCainFebruary 18, 2020 at 8:48 AM

    Love your quilt! Modern pattern using vintage colors. Teal and red were the color of our kitchen when I was a kid and oh so popular back then. Makes me feel nostalgic. Love that easy pattern and the red thread in your quilting just makes it pop!

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  52. KathleenFebruary 18, 2020 at 9:57 AM

    Red and teal - some of my favorite combinations right now. This is stunning, congrats on another great quilt. I skipped this one, but am eager to join in on the next hop (heading to QuiltCon - you going?)

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  53. SharonFebruary 18, 2020 at 3:04 PM

    Love your quilt, Carla! I saw it first on Instagram, and now on the blog hop. Beautiful color combinations!

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  54. Pamela ArbourFebruary 18, 2020 at 7:35 PM

    That is really cool. Love the quilting too

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  55. Susan February 18, 2020 at 8:16 PM

    You and the Chiefs - what a love affair! =) The quilt is awesome, especially quilted in red. Thanks for that idea.

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  56. Rozz01February 19, 2020 at 4:58 AM

    Looking forward to the red quilt blog.

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  57. MichelleFebruary 19, 2020 at 9:47 PM

    How about them Chiefs! I love the red with the blues. The whole quilt just pops. So, so pretty!

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  58. Needled MomFebruary 21, 2020 at 8:40 AM

    The quilt looks great and I love the red quilting on it. Your Chiefs bags are adorable too.

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  59. SusanFebruary 21, 2020 at 10:56 AM

    Dutch Door looks fabulous in those colors!

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  60. thepiececorpsFebruary 23, 2020 at 12:55 PM

    Love.❤❗

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That you would take time to comment, makes my day so much brighter!