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Strippy 4-Patch Quilt Top

Posted on September 10, 2010September 10, 2010 by Martha

This is the second quilt I am making from an antique one-patch top that I took apart — here is the first one. The four-patches are from the antique top, the setting triangles are a combination of antique and vintage scraps, plus some new fabrics. The vertical sashing is a reproduction print. This is another throw for our family room — replacing the fleece we’ve been using for years.

This is the third time I’ve made a quilt using this pattern — the previous two were baby quilts for teachers at work (one I posted here). It’s an easy pattern and can have so many different looks depending upon the fabrics you select. I don’t like to overplan this type of quilt, because it’s a lot more fun to just grab a block and a couple of setting triangles without giving too much thought to colors and patterns. It’s always surprising to me how well they turn out.

Strippy 4-Patch Quilt Top
Martha Dellasega Gray, 2010
machine pieced
56″ square

8 thoughts on “Strippy 4-Patch Quilt Top”

  1. Kate says:
    September 10, 2010 at 2:26 pm

    Hi Martha. Another really lovely quilt top. I love how fresh it looks with the variety of shirtings and just enough pink to lift it. The sashing fabric you have chosen is great!
    I tend not to use stripes much but this top reinforces what an important design elemen they can be.

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  2. Allie says:
    September 10, 2010 at 7:51 pm

    This is a great pattern – really lifts the humble 4-patch above the ordinary! I love all the fabrics you’ve used, great quilt Martha!

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  3. kathie says:
    September 11, 2010 at 1:31 am

    beautiful
    I really believe we overthink a lot of our quilts. simple always seems to be the best in mho!
    love how the colors just sparkle against the shirtings.
    random is good your right they become surprises!
    I am working on nine patches right now but I have a 4 patch going on as well…I just keep making them one day I will have enough for a quilt like this!
    thanks for sharing
    kathie

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  4. LoriD says:
    September 11, 2010 at 6:27 am

    What a sweet quilt top! I could me making that one more than once too!!

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  5. pratima says:
    September 12, 2010 at 5:36 am

    I love the bright beautiful four-patches with shirting triangles. So sweet! The striped strips in the center complement the quilt so nicely 🙂

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  6. kath says:
    September 12, 2010 at 6:32 am

    I like this very much, lovely contrasts with the red and blue. I look forward to seeing how you will quilt it.

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  7. barb says:
    September 13, 2010 at 6:57 am

    Oh I just love it!
    those reds are awesome and add such life to quilt. Love the shirtings!

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  8. Miri says:
    September 19, 2010 at 12:34 pm

    I was just looking at an antique quilt today with this very pattern! Love your shirting fabric bars.

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