Title

The name ‘Retro’ came to me after sewing the first blocks. I suppose the mustard yellow and brown colours make it look a little bit like a wall paper from the ’60s. The fabric I used on the back is a newspaper print from Moda in a retro style too. I love that print but find difficult to include it in a top and so decided to use it as lining and backing for different projects.

Le nom “Retro” m’est venu après avoir cousu les premiers blocs. Je suppose que les couleurs jaune moutarde et brun lui donnent un petit air de papier peint des années 60. Le tissu que j’ai utilisé au dos est un imprimé journal de chez Moda, aussi dans un style retro. J’adore cet imprimé mais je trouve difficile de l’intégrer dans un top et j’ai donc décidé de l’utiliser comme doublure et dos pour différents projets.

Sophie Zaugg - Quilt - Retro
Sophie Zaugg - Quilt - Retro - Quilting Threads

Quilting Design

I quilted an even grid all over using mostly a mustard yellow thread. On the side borders, the vertical lines are in light turquoise and I worked with a slightly different spacement.

J’ai quilté une grille régulière sur l’ensemble, en utilisant principalement un fil jaune moutarde. Sur les bordures latérales, les lignes verticales sont en turquoise et j’ai travaillé avec un espacement un peu différent.

Binding

I wanted to make a black and white striped binding for a long time and was just waiting for the right project. As usual I ran out of fabric and had to add turquoise scraps on top and bottom of the quilt. And as often when I have to deal with lack of fabric I think the result is more interesting …

J’avais envie de faire un binding rayé noir et blanc depuis longtemps et j’attendais juste le bon projet pour le faire. Comme d’habitude, j’ai manqué de tissu et j’ai dû ajouter des scraps turquoise en haut et en bas du quilt. Et comme souvent quand je dois faire face à un manque de tissu, je trouve le résultat plus intéressant …

Sophie Zaugg - Quilt - Retro - Binding
Sophie Zaugg - Quilt - Retro - Piecing the Block

Starting point

I was asked by Neuchâtel Patchwork group to submit a block or a technique to be used in a collective quilt intended for the raffle of their next exhibition. We agreed on this layered curves block, which was convenient for a group quilt, and I made the demo at their annual quilting retreat.

Le groupe Neuchâtel Patchwork m’a demandé de soumettre un bloc ou une technique qui serait utilisé dans un quilt collectif destiné au tirage au sort de leur prochaine exposition. Nous nous sommes mis d’accord sur ce bloc de courbes, qui convenait bien pour un quilt de groupe, et j’ai fait la demo lors de leur retraite annuelle de patchwork.

Colour Palette

The participants were asked to bring fabrics with similar colours to this palette though finally their quilt will have more warmer tones than mine. Rather caramel shades than mustard!

Les participantes devaient amener des tissus de couleurs similaires à cette palette mais finalement leur quilt aura des tons plus chauds que le mien. Plutôt des nuances de caramel que moutarde !

Sophie Zaugg - Quilt - Retro - Assembly
Sophie Zaugg - Quilt - Retro - Free Hand Curves

Free Hand Curves

The technique consists in free-hand cutting curves on four layers of different fabrics.
The pieced blocs are then trimed with a ruler to exact dimensions.

La technique consiste à couper à main levée des courbes sur une pile de quatre tissus différents.
Les blocs cousus sont ensuite égalisés avec une règle à dimensions exactes.

Photoshoot Outside

Sophie Zaugg - Quilt - Retro - Outside
Sophie Zaugg - Quilt - Retro - Full - Outside
Retro Quilt - Lac Brenet, Vallée de Joux

29 Comments

  1. Liz 26 March, 2018 at 4:02 pm

    I love this quilt so much! I'm so glad to see it finished. My style is very retro too so it's no wonder I love the colors you picked. It was brilliant to add that black/white striped fabric because it adds so much to the overall look. That crosshatching quilting design gives it such wonderful texture.

  2. Mama Spark 26 March, 2018 at 4:26 pm

    Beautiful quilt! I wondered about the binding choice, and was so glad you explained what you did and why. Very interesting, I do the same and agree, the end result is usually better.

  3. Marly 26 March, 2018 at 4:34 pm

    This is so beautiful. I love how you improvised with the binding; the coloured sections really fit into the design.

  4. Béa 26 March, 2018 at 6:12 pm

    Toujours magnifique, j'aime trop ton style.

  5. Les3sardines 26 March, 2018 at 9:03 pm

    Encore une fois je suis sous le charme de tes créations. Les couleurs que tu as utilisées me parlent beaucoup, je trouve que cela le rend très moderne, contrairement à son nom.

  6. Janice 26 March, 2018 at 10:20 pm

    Just beautiful! You should be so pleased with how it has turned out. Your straight line quilting really suits the design.

  7. Stephie 27 March, 2018 at 12:14 am

    So beautiful Sophie – the colours seem to be drawn from the landscape! I really love the stripes too. What a great finish, congratulations :)

  8. Debbie 27 March, 2018 at 3:30 am

    Gosh. I love this SO much!! What lovely use of color (and brown!!) and how you incorporated that stripe. Inspired all the way!

  9. Ann 27 March, 2018 at 8:52 am

    Congratulations on a wonderful finish. The mustard blends so well with the hillside in your final shot. I like the way you inserted the turquoise and blue into the binding of your quilt. Deliberately lining it up for the top and bottom sides adds to your design. I must remember that. Thanks.

  10. la tulipe 27 March, 2018 at 12:35 pm

    Non seulement tu es douée pour faire les quilts, mais en plus tu l'es pour les présenter chez toi ou dans la nature! Les tons de ce quilt vont vraiment bien avec les couleurs de cette nature en fin d'hiver. Je suis d'accord avec toi, ce biais en trois tissus est une réussite!

  11. Patty 27 March, 2018 at 12:54 pm

    I absolutely love this quilt. The colors, the quilting – great job! Thanks for linking up with Elm Street Quilts One Monthly Goal and congrats on your finish!

  12. piecefulwendy 27 March, 2018 at 1:43 pm

    This quilt is just amazing. I like the colors, the quilting and the striped binding. I especially like the colors in the binding along with the stripes. It just adds a little something to the whole quilt. Nicely done!

  13. Cozy Quilts by Linda 27 March, 2018 at 1:59 pm

    Hi Sophie. I really like the colours. I also like the cross hatch quilting you have done, very effective. I just found your site and am enjoying it a lot. Thanks for sharing your journey,

  14. Sharon - IN 28 March, 2018 at 1:53 am

    You take gorgeous photos! Lovely setting and lovely quilt! I like your mixed fabric binding, that is something I would do!

  15. FloS 28 March, 2018 at 9:45 am

    Toujours magnifique !!

  16. Gemini Jen NZ 29 March, 2018 at 8:40 am

    Super cool!

  17. Izzy 30 March, 2018 at 11:41 am

    Beautiful finish! I really love the colour combination and your pictures are just gorgeous!

  18. Lynette 31 March, 2018 at 12:02 am

    Sophie, this quilt is marvelous! The colors are nice on that perfect background for it, and the back newsprint fabric works very nicely. LOVE what you did for the binding. And what a fantastic photo op area! I'd be taking my quilts for the walk, too. :)

  19. Applikeeb 31 March, 2018 at 1:07 am

    The quilting is a perfect complement to your quilt. I am so glad I came to visit your page. Do you have a favorite bat?

  20. Sophie Zaugg 3 April, 2018 at 1:31 pm

    Thank you so much Mary Lynn ! I tried a couple of cotton battings and my favourite is Quilters Dream Cotton. ps : your email address is hidden and I hope you'll get my answer anyway !

  21. Danice G 3 April, 2018 at 9:36 pm

    What a gorgeous quilt. I absolutely love this one. Those colors and fabrics. Of course, your work is excellent.

  22. KaHolly 3 April, 2018 at 10:14 pm

    Don’t know how I missed this stunning finish! I think I’m in love!

  23. felicity 5 April, 2018 at 4:36 am

    Beautiful, beautiful. The quilting is just perfect – I love everything about this quilt!

  24. Lisa J. 6 April, 2018 at 7:26 pm

    This is so beautiful

  25. liz 7 April, 2018 at 5:34 am

    I adore this quilt!!! The colors, the improv, the curves, the striped fabric! Magnifique!

  26. Ella 10 April, 2018 at 1:02 am

    Is your background a linen? It's lovely! I love your color choices and the improv. On behalf of the Finish-A-Long crew, congrats on the finish and thank you for joining in!

  27. KaHolly 14 April, 2018 at 10:22 pm

    Oh, my goodness, this quilt is gorgeous!

  28. leanne 9 May, 2018 at 2:06 pm

    love love love your quilt – the colours are so beautiful and so retro :)

  29. clipping path 22 October, 2018 at 10:46 am

    Wonderful design.

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