I had this vision for this pattern for a while, but couldn't decide which fabrics to use. Once I saw Desert Blooms by Maude Asbury, I knew it would be perfect! The diamond shape and size really shows of the beauty of these fabrics.
This quilt top goes together quickly, and its easily customizable. Want it a little larger? Add more diamonds. Want it framed? Add a large outer border!
Desert Blooms collection is so fun to work with. I hope you enjoy making this quilt as much as I did.
MATERIALS
- 5 fat quarters for diamonds
- 3 yards for background
- 3/4 yard for binding
- 4 yards for backing
- Batting at least 60" x 70"
- Thread
- A rotary cutter
- A rotary cutting ruler
- Cutting Mat
- Fabric scissors
- Fabric marking pen
- Pins or clips
- Fabric glue stick
PATTERN
The finished quilt size is 53" x 63”.
I did the binding a bit different for this quilt. Since I decided to just do a small white border, I wanted the binding a little bigger to better frame the quilt. So, I cut the binding wide, and I used a wider seam allowance to sew it on. I love how it came out!
Download the pattern here!
This was my attempt at a "blowing around in the wind" action shot...it didn't exactly go as planned!
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Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you for following along with me.
When I purchased the fat quarters (because I loved the fabric), I had no idea what I was going to create. Now I do! Thank you, thank you!
So pretty and easy to make!
This is so pretty. I love the print and colors. Thank you so much for sharing how you made the quilt. I have never used the applique stitch, it look so nice. I will have to practice that one before I attempt it for real! Thank you again 😊
This quilt is absolutely beautiful. Love the colors in the fabric. Thank you for sharing
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