I've always wanted a red and white guest bedroom and now I have one!
The embroidered penny square quilt is an antique I bought in Pennsylvania. I made the red work pillow of our cat, Starbuck. The other 2 quilts are signature quilts.
On the night stand is a quilt from Janet of Quiltsalott from doll quilt swap and some darning eggs in case guests or Andrew and Sig (who use this room the most) want to darn some socks.
In the corner on a red high chair sits our beloved Fred T. Bear (T stands for the "the"). He is a puppet bear. The window toppers and bedskirt I found on ebay - hooray.
On the other night stand is a quilt I bought on the AAQI website and was made by my friend Lori of Humble Quilts.
I'm really happy with the way it turned out and just may have to sleep in there soon to try it all out.
Last week I went to my guild in NJ, The Brownstone Quilters. They had a Red & White Challenge last year and here are some of the quilts.
Aren't they terrific?
This is my friend, Pauline's -
There will be a special exhibit and will include my School House quilt at the Quilt Show in
October.
Hope you are having a great week!
33 comments:
Well done! What a beautiful room! The quilts are outstanding and I love your quilt books, too. Thanks for the red and white show!
I love your red and white guest room. What a great way to showcase these quilts. How thoughtful of you to provide darning eggs for your guests. :0) It looks like there's also some fabulous late night reading material in there too! That NY exhibit sure sparked a lot of wonderful quilts.
I love your red and white room! How fun to decorate it with all your lovely hand made things. I love the star quilt at the end of the bed, very graphic!
What a wonderful welcoming room. It's good to see big teddy is watching over and making sure all those beautiful red and white quilts are safe and sound. I love the little doll quilts made by Janet and Lori.
Your red and white room is fabulous! Love the little basket quilt esp.:)
How fun!! Looks good enough to sleep in :).
I want to come darn socks in that room! Save some for me!!
It is so inviting, Barb. Wonderful job!!
Love your cozy red and white room. Thanks for the wonderful show of quilt, too!
Carolyn
Lovely room--it all looks wonderful! And so many lovely red and white quilts--would love to make one, but that means I'd have to buy fabric--darn!
the bedroom looks so pretty. any guests will certainly enjoy staying in that room. How cool that you have a quilt from Janet. I read her blog.
Such great participation in the challenge. Your spare room looks so homey with the variety of red quilts.
beautiful.
What a beautiful room! Well done! I think you'll be booked with guests in no time! lol
Perfect guest room!
Are there blinds under the window toppers so it will be good and dark in there for your guests?
Lovely room, nicely done Barb!
I have everything I need to make a red and white winding ways quilt.....might be my winter project this year.
Happy Sewing
Fabulous guest room! You're getting settled.
I bet those sock darters get a workout!?!
Love all your red and white pictures from the show too.
Glad you are living with your quilts.
I would love to stay in your guest room, looks very inviting! And the red and white quilts are super!
okay, so i'm waiting for my invitation to stay in this beautiful room. i see that there are some quilt books to read and i'll be sure to bring my mending along with me.
;-)
libbyQ
p.s. i LOVE that whale pillow~!!!~
Such a warm and welcoming room - just beautiful!
I don't think I will ever tire of red and white quilts.
thanks for sharing. ahhhh will be a great quilt show
Kathie
Your guest room is fantastic! Any guest would be lucky to stay there and even get to darn socks there. I do love the red and white quilts. We had a two color quilt challenge at my guild meeting and there were a few red and white quilts which I loved. I guess I should add it to my list as I don't have one!
Thanks for all the wonderful red & white eye candy! I am inspired to add more (blue & white) quilts to my guest room.
Your red and white guest room looks so great! What a fun room to stay in...I would like to book a visit, please! Lol! Also love the red and white challenge quilts - so fun to see them all.
Wow... what a wonderful show and red and white quilts! Your guest room looks very inviting... you may have trouble getting your guests to leave!!!
Are you going to keep your schoolhouse quilt in your R&W room? It's beautiful -- I love R&W. I'd love to have a Blue and White room too. Oh, and I have a few socks I can send so that Andrew and Sig can get some practice!
Oh, what fun to indulge your guest room in red and white. It all looks fantastic!
The red and white guest room is beautiful. You should be careful because guests may not want to leave.
The red and white challenge quilts make me want to start one today...so beautiful.
Enjoy your beautiful room
can't wait to take advantage of your guest room, Barb! Lovely indeed! XOX
There's just something about red and white quilts isn't there? Your room looks wonderful, and if it were mine Id have to try it out too.
Love the red and white guest bedroom! It looks so crispy. I remember both Janet's and Lori's quilts. Looks like you are having fun decorating the house. :)
Your guild members are so productive. Quite a turn out for the challenge.
Have a great weekend!
Your red and white guest bedroom is wonderful! I'll be watching for a photo of your kids using those darning eggs. That would really be great...
I'm coming to stay at your house, then you are coming to stay at mine! LOL It is fantastic!!
Oh My! Your red/white bedroom is just darling!!! I know you are having sooo much fun "doing up" your new "nest"!
What a gorgeous room .... you have a number of great treasures!
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