Thursday, February 4, 2016

Planning for a Jubilee

Next year the Utah Quilt Guild is celebrating their 40th Birthday and as part of the celebration they are hosting a Ruby Jubilee!  So fun, if you have never seen a Ruby Jubilee it is a beautiful collection of quilts all done in reds and whites.   Just stunning!!!    I have always wanted to make my Braided Irish Chain pattern as a 2 color quilt and figured this is the perfect opportunity to do so!!!   So I started to plan and quickly realized . . . I can't decide??

What do you think, White Chain with a Red Background . . .  or



Red Chain with a White Background


Which is your favorite???
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Posted by Melissa Corry at 11:06 AM

78 comments:

  1. LauraFebruary 4, 2016 at 11:12 AM

    Red background is my preference.

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  2. LauraFebruary 4, 2016 at 11:12 AM

    Red background is my preference.

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  3. MaryFebruary 4, 2016 at 11:25 AM

    Can you mix it up with light blocks in the middle?

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  4. MarlyFebruary 4, 2016 at 11:42 AM

    I prefer the white on red, but also thought a band of red on white, or even a border that echoes the design, but in reverse would be stunning.

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  5. mangozzFebruary 4, 2016 at 11:57 AM

    Both are nice but the red background is really striking.

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  6. Jen BarnardFebruary 4, 2016 at 12:04 PM

    I love the red background.

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  7. amyFebruary 4, 2016 at 12:19 PM

    Red background~

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  8. UnknownFebruary 4, 2016 at 12:19 PM

    White background

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  9. UnknownFebruary 4, 2016 at 12:19 PM

    White background

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  10. DebrafromMDFebruary 4, 2016 at 12:23 PM

    Red Background

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  11. HildyFebruary 4, 2016 at 12:26 PM

    Love both (I'm a help, aren't I;-) I think the white background is more classic while the red is more modern.

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  12. Sarah@123quiltFebruary 4, 2016 at 12:34 PM

    I like the white background :)

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  13. JoanFebruary 4, 2016 at 12:38 PM

    Love the red background!

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  14. FridolinFebruary 4, 2016 at 12:48 PM

    The red background really makes this sing!

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  15. Sharon TuckerFebruary 4, 2016 at 1:24 PM

    I'm with Hildy, I think the red background has a more modern feel...so it depends on what effect you're going for...classic or modern. I lean toward a modern aesthetic so I'd do the red background.

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  16. HeatherK @ A Reformed Heath'nFebruary 4, 2016 at 1:26 PM

    That red background is beautiful! Ultimately, whatever you decide will be amazing =)

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  17. AnjaFebruary 4, 2016 at 2:04 PM

    Red background would be my choice.

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  18. MarshaFebruary 4, 2016 at 2:39 PM

    They are both lovely, but for me red is the winner. And a little cat hair wouldn't show up as much.

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  19. PeggyinNOFebruary 4, 2016 at 2:51 PM

    I went back and forth so much that I made myself dizzy. LOL!! Still can't decide because they both look like winners to me!!

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  20. RobbyFebruary 4, 2016 at 3:36 PM

    Can you do half and half so it is a positive/negative or mirror image effect?

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  21. SusanFebruary 4, 2016 at 5:57 PM

    I just about fell over!!! Make both!!!!!

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  22. ChristaQuiltsFebruary 4, 2016 at 6:58 PM

    Red background gets my vote! It's much more intense and modern :-)

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  23. KristinFebruary 4, 2016 at 7:11 PM

    I love both! Make both! And then send me one... :-)

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  24. Charming bubble 52February 4, 2016 at 7:15 PM

    Red chain with white background for sure.

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  25. IrinaFebruary 4, 2016 at 7:16 PM

    I like red chain with white background.

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  26. CathyFebruary 4, 2016 at 7:16 PM

    White backgrounds are so common. The red background is classy and vibrant!

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  27. Jessica JoFebruary 4, 2016 at 7:22 PM

    The red background makes it look more like a multi-faceted jewel so I would pick that one.

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  28. Helen LFebruary 4, 2016 at 7:56 PM

    I think the red background looks great. Good luck with your final decision!! :-) Hugs, H

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  29. A.J. Dub. (Amy)February 4, 2016 at 8:20 PM

    Back and front. :) I know basting and quilting it would be a nightmare, with no extra on your back, but it sure would look cool. Otherwise, I vote Red background

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  30. UnknownFebruary 4, 2016 at 8:28 PM

    Red background.

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  31. Needled MomFebruary 4, 2016 at 8:28 PM

    I vote white background.

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  32. KathrynFebruary 4, 2016 at 8:50 PM

    I like the white chain best.

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  33. Sorcha girlFebruary 4, 2016 at 10:17 PM

    The Red background quilt is very striking!!

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  34. lvkwiltFebruary 4, 2016 at 11:36 PM

    I vote for the white!

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  35. Julie LFebruary 4, 2016 at 11:42 PM

    Red background with white chain. It's breathtaking.

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  36. Julie LFebruary 4, 2016 at 11:43 PM

    Red background with white chain. It's breathtaking.

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  37. Karen MFebruary 5, 2016 at 2:27 AM

    I prefer the white background with red chain. I am currently making a red/white also. I will be looking forward to seeing yours.

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  38. Rita LynnFebruary 5, 2016 at 6:43 AM

    Red background is my favorite.

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  39. Alycia~QuiltygirlFebruary 5, 2016 at 7:42 AM

    Red ;-) or white - cuz they are both pretty - but Red.... yes... red

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  40. LauraFebruary 5, 2016 at 8:00 AM

    Everyone seems to use white as a background color, so I'd use red.

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  41. Karen in Breezy PointFebruary 5, 2016 at 8:20 AM

    Red background for sure (unless you go blue like I would--lol!).

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  42. KarenFebruary 5, 2016 at 8:33 AM

    White background! Always white for me.

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  43. Linda RFebruary 5, 2016 at 9:13 AM

    Red Background.....or like comment # 3

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  44. Lori SmanskiFebruary 5, 2016 at 10:29 AM

    they are both pretty. i prefer the red back ground. aren't a lot of quilts done in white back ground?

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  45. Cathy MelanconFebruary 5, 2016 at 10:36 AM

    Love, love, love red & white quilts! I like this pattern with a white background, but both ways are stunning! Good luck!

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  46. BrendaFebruary 5, 2016 at 10:41 AM

    Red for the background! It'll be beautiful either way!

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  47. GillFebruary 5, 2016 at 10:45 AM

    Red background!

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  48. LyndaFebruary 5, 2016 at 10:47 AM

    I too am wanting to do a red and white quilt - I even have the yardage bought, just looking for some inspiration - had thought to do a sampler, but since I have your book, am rethinking my plan. I am currently obsessed with the look of a crisp white bedcover so I would go with a white background. Thank you for your kind inspiration.

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  49. JanetDFebruary 5, 2016 at 10:56 AM

    My son would say do one on the front and one on the back!

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  50. Tonya StewartFebruary 5, 2016 at 11:02 AM

    White background with red chains

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  51. annerobeFebruary 5, 2016 at 11:11 AM

    Definitely the red background - it is much more stunning!

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  52. UnknownFebruary 5, 2016 at 11:16 AM

    Depends entirely what you like, and what colors are where you would display it. It's going to be beautiful either way. Personally I think the red background is a bit distracting to the design, but they aren't actual fabric so that would change everything. Look forward to seeing it in phases.

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  53. Darlington DelightsFebruary 5, 2016 at 12:10 PM

    White background, red chain!

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  54. CherylFebruary 5, 2016 at 12:13 PM

    I like the two tone look for this quilt, my favorite is the white chain on a red background.

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  55. MaxineFebruary 5, 2016 at 12:24 PM

    I like the white background quilt the best, but I must admit it was a close call to chose.

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  56. PattiFebruary 5, 2016 at 12:26 PM

    Wow love them both, how about making one of each? One for the front and one for the back!!!

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  57. ChiskaFebruary 5, 2016 at 12:39 PM

    I love the red background!

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  58. CrickettFebruary 5, 2016 at 12:43 PM

    Not much help here; both are beautiful!! If I absolutely HAD to choose though, I would choose the white on red. Why not do one of each and use one as the back and one as the front? That way whatever mood you happen to be in could be the one you display! Hey! I think I just found my next quilt project! LOL!

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  59. SallyFebruary 5, 2016 at 12:58 PM

    White chain, red background! Stunning

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  60. UnknownFebruary 5, 2016 at 1:18 PM

    I like the red background! But I agree with others as well that I would do both!!

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  61. robinnanFebruary 5, 2016 at 1:31 PM

    I agree with the votes so far-- Red background!!! Very striking. :-)

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  62. Nathanj916February 5, 2016 at 2:50 PM

    I like them both, but go with the red background.

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  63. Farm QuilterFebruary 5, 2016 at 2:59 PM

    I like the idea of doing the outside with a red background and the center 4 large blocks with a white background - but that may create an issue with the 9Ps. Either way will be beautiful.

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  64. Karen HFebruary 5, 2016 at 5:16 PM

    I like the white chain on the red background the best

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  65. Little QuiltsongFebruary 5, 2016 at 5:42 PM

    The white chain with the red background is my favorite, but both are really nice. This will be an exciting event!

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  66. Joan and KevinFebruary 5, 2016 at 6:58 PM

    Red background !

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  67. HeidiFebruary 5, 2016 at 9:58 PM

    Red background!

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  68. Barbara McDFebruary 5, 2016 at 10:00 PM

    Red chain/white background!

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  69. Tu-Na QuiltsFebruary 5, 2016 at 10:51 PM

    Gosh, they both look great! I say make one of each as a way to show how different colors can make a quilt look different.

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  70. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2016 at 4:45 AM

    Ooh difficult decision, but I think I like the White background better!

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  71. BeckyFebruary 6, 2016 at 7:53 AM

    Go big with the red background

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  72. UnknownFebruary 6, 2016 at 9:30 AM

    Red background. I like the white background but the thought of keeping all that white clean scares me 😬

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  73. GloriaFebruary 6, 2016 at 10:01 AM

    Red background is my favorite.

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  74. BarbaraFebruary 6, 2016 at 12:44 PM

    Both versions are beautiful, but I like the white chain with the red background. It's stunning!

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  75. DebFebruary 8, 2016 at 9:03 PM

    Loved the red background but then went to the link in comment 75 above, and absolutely loved the white background. I guess i could go either way! They're both bee-u-tiful!

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  76. barbaradougherty126February 9, 2016 at 7:11 AM

    white background is my favorite! :)

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  77. UnknownJuly 30, 2016 at 6:20 AM

    Love bothbut I especially like the white background with the red.

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  78. UnknownJuly 30, 2016 at 6:24 AM

    Love bothbut I especially like the white background with the red.

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Thank you so much for your sweet comments. I just love hearing from you!!
Have a Happy Quilting Day :)

Melissa

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