After spending many weeks buried in both the Charm School (affiliate link) book, and my bin of 5" squares, I broke away and came up with my own quilt design.
Isn't it awesome? And to think this is a simple rail fence quilt!
Created for two sizes, lap or twin, I made the lap size. This quilt finishes at 63" x 81 1/2", plenty big for two to snuggle under!
I love this modern design, with the solid background breaking up the piecing - it would make a great quilt for a guy, don't you think?
And this one certainly leans that way, with it's geometric quilting design.
Love love love!
Though this one is made with prints with lots of color, it would also be great as a two color quilt. I've been considering making the twin size in a silver background and blue prints - could be striking!
Did I mention the pattern? It's Slots, designed by me, and available at Etsy. Listed as a Confident Beginner pattern, anyone with basic quilting skills can put this together. And I provide detailed instructions for cutting to make the best use of yardage - a definite bonus!
One last picture - doesn't it look awesome draped over the sofa???
Happy Quilting Everyone!
It is a gorgeous pattern. I love the fabric you used. I love patterns using charm squares and I have pinned this and added it to my "quilts I want to make" list.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ann! I'm hoping to make the silver/blue version in the spring - maybe we can have a sew day!
DeleteSusan, this would make a wonderful pattern for a guy. It can be hard to find patterns that read masculine. Plus it would look great with many colors/patterned fabrics. Congrats on your pattern release!
ReplyDeleteThanks Tish! Definitely a great pattern for a guy, especially for one going away to college. Can't you just see it in a dorm room?
DeleteIt's a great pattern. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteThanks Anja! We're lovin' it's modern vibe!
DeleteThis is ingenious!
ReplyDeleteThis is really cool! Great job!
ReplyDeleteIsn’t it interesting that a simple block can morph into something looking complex. What a wonderful pattern.
ReplyDeleteTotally agree - those are the best!
DeleteYou really do have a creative mind with the ability to make something out of the simple. Love it.
ReplyDeleteThanks Pamela! Sometimes it works, and this one sure did!
DeleteGreat design and I love the colors.
ReplyDeleteThanks Susan! These were all the bright, wild prints in the charm bin. They play well together here!
DeleteGreat design and love the mix of fabrics you used.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kathy! It was fun using these wild prints!
DeleteBeautiful quilt.
ReplyDeleteThank you Peggy!
DeleteGreat pattern,congratulations and the quilting caught my eye!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Rosa! The quilting is a pantograph called Contempo - very modern and geometric.
DeleteI like it!!! The quilting is perfect for the pattern too.
ReplyDeleteThank you - definitely a perfect combo!
DeleteIt does look awsome indeed! You created a very clever design starting with a simple unit!! Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Alida! Love how the simple be turned into looking complicated.
DeleteOh, I love this pattern! I wish I had ten of me, so I could have a quilt retreat and each of me would work on all the projects I want to do. it would have to be an ongoing retreat, of course! Haha! Thanks for sharing this!
ReplyDeleteYou so made me laugh! I'd love to clone myself too - or at least add a few more arms/hands!
DeleteWhat a great way to use up scraps or highlight some fun fabrics. I like the quilting design you used.
ReplyDeleteLove it! Wonderful that you left some negative space between some of your rows! Very gender neutral too!
ReplyDeleteThank you Candace! I love it too - modern design that's simple to make, and can use charms or scraps. All around win-win!
DeleteIt's a fabulous scrap quilt!!
ReplyDeleteSo simple and yet so elegant! Congratulations on a great pattern. Thanks for linking up to Wednesday Wait Loss!
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