Do you love collecting
fat quarters, but then struggle to find just the right pattern to actually use
them? Well, I have just the answer . . . my newest pattern, 9-Patch Pivot!
9-Patch Pivot calls for
just 21 fat quarters plus 1 1/4 yards of neutral, making fabric selection a
snap! My sample features the upcoming Harvest Road collection by Lella Boutique
for Moda, which will be available in October. This pretty quilt finishes at 66" x 77".
Friends, there are
several things you will like about this pattern. First, it really allows a fabric collection
to shine. It’s scrappy and visually interesting, but it has enough continuity
to also be visually soothing.
Second, assembly is really
quite easy. The pattern calls for sewing
stripsets, which are strategically pressed so that you can nest seams for
perfect nine-patch blocks.
Third, you may notice
that each small nine-patch block is “floating” within the larger finished
block, meaning it rests more than 1/4” from all four sides. What’s so great
about this? You won’t have to match points when you assemble all of your
completed blocks into rows! Woo hoo!
Finally, this pattern
will look fabulous in just about any fabric collection. I made a test block in a
charming pastel collection by Elea Lutz, called Bluebirds on Roses. Isn’t this
darling? And my mind is already thinking
ahead to winter sewing . . . wouldn't a Christmas version be lovely?
By now you have noticed
the glorious machine quilting that ties everything together so
wonderfully. This was done by the lovely
and talented Starlit Bear of Starlit Quilts. We chose a soft taupe thread and a pattern called Abundant Feathers, which
provides additional warmth and texture to the finished quilt. Having Star finish
my quilts is always a treat. She
has an artist’s eye and always steers me in the right direction! Thank you,
Star!
If you have a bundle of
fat quarters that just need a pattern, I hope you will consider 9-Patch
Pivot. It’s available on my Etsy shop in PDF
format. I think you will really enjoy it! And
if you’d like to make one just like mine, a little birdie told me that LouLou’s
Fabric shop is planning to kit this pattern when Harvest Road releases in October. I’ll keep you posted on
that!
Thanks for stopping by,
quilting friends!
~Taunja
Lovely! I’m very tempted to make this for my bedroom. I’ll be watching for a kit.
ReplyDeleteThanks Tracie! I'm pretty sure this new collection will speak to a lot of us Minnesota girls!! :)
DeleteAnother wonderful pattern! I need to buy this (this is a recording haha)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Taunja!
ha ha! Thanks Sue! :) :)
DeleteBeautiful pattern, Taunja!! Love how it really showcases the fabric line. Such pretty quilting throughout - perfect touch.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Sigi! I smiled when I saw your order came through. Hope all is well!
DeletePlease add me to your list when kits become available! Love this pattern and fabric!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Jane! You may want to email LouLou's Fabric Shop to get on her list! The kits will be sold through her website, the pattern through me! :)
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