Kaleidoscopic array - Pattern Release
I’m delighted to announce the Kaleidoscopic Array pattern is now available!
This post outlines everything you need to know about the Kaleidoscopic Array pattern + stick around to see the Pattern Testers Parade at the end!
This scrappy quilt was made using precuts + Noughts & Crosses Layout.
This pattern started as one, but has now become two distinct patterns, allowing you to choose the best option for you. Also available as pattern bundle, you get both patterns allowing you to make all quilt options.
Option 1: Modern Strip Pieced Method - Makes a modern quilt using fabric yardage in six colours. The block units come together quickly with cutting and sewing instructions for strip piecing.
Option 2: Traditional Individually Pieced Method - This options makes a scrappy quilt using a variety of fabric precuts and/or use your leftover fabric scraps. Assembling the block units requires you to sew individual block pieces together.
A baby size quilt made using the Modern (strip piecing method) which I plan to make into a dog bed, with a tutorial to come soon!
A baby size scrappy quilt made using a variety fabrics from my stash using the Traditional (individually pieced method). I’ve added the optional border to make a larger 48” square baby size quilt.
Each pattern allows you to make a table runner, baby and throw size quilt. Note the pillow size is only available in the Traditional Individually Pieced pattern.
What makes this pattern awesome!
A simple rotation of the block allows you to create a variety of layouts to suit your ascetic style.
Choose from seven throw layouts, five baby and three table runner layouts. Or create your own unique layout!
Which layout will you choose?
1. Square Patch Layout
2. Noughts & Crosses Layout
6. Point the Way Layout
3. Modern Geometric Layout
5. Modern Meets Traditional Layout
4. X Marks the Spot Layout
7. Which Way Layout
Now the colouring fun begins!
There are so many layouts I can’t show them all here! Well the good news is I’ve done the work for you. Explore each colourway and layout, as the amazing part is seeing how it changes the dynamics of the colours and patterns.
All these colourways + fabric details are available to see on our QuiltInk profile under the mock-ups tab for you to view, download and print.
While you’re there, enjoy creating your own mock-ups to save, download and share on the QuiltInk wall!
If you are after a good old fashioned colouring page, they are available for each of the seven layouts here.
Allsorts colourway + Noughts & Crosses Layout
Earthenware Colourway + Modern Geometric Layout
In a Pickle Colourway + X Marks the Spot Layout
Sun, Surf & Sand Colourway + Point the Way Layout
Sea Anemone Colourway + Which Way Layout
For this quilt I dived into my stash of fabrics to make a throw size semi-scrappy quilt. I say ‘semi-scrappy’ as you can see the different fabrics in the quilt, but they are all used together in the one block and not mixed up throughout the quilt. You can certainly go fully scrappy if you have a sizeable collection of leftover fabrics or want to mix up the fabrics more.
I made this quilt using the Traditional (Scrappy & Ombré) pattern, meaning all the block units are individually pieced. This a labour of love, with the cutting and sewing block units taking longer. But just look at the result! I love how the pink and oranges just ‘pop’ with the other more neutral or subtle colours in the background. Plus the scrappy noughts and crosses add another layer of interest to the design. The pattern outlines how you can achieve a scrappy quilt, including sorting your fabrics. You even decide to try an ombré quilt!
If you are after a small project, then try the pillow! I really wasn’t sure how I was going to quilt the block, but it soon became evident that this block needed something special to bring the block to life. And I couldn’t be happier with the results! I’ve put instructions on my blog so you can try some machine quilting.
Whatever layout, colourway or quilt size you decide to make, have fun and enjoy the process of making a handmade quilt.
Please share your finished quilts #kaleidoscopicarraypattern
PATTERN TESTER PARADE
This pattern wouldn’t happen without my wonderful pattern testers! I hope these amazing quilts inspire you to create your own unique version of the Kaleidoscopic Array quilt. Don’t forget to check them out on Instagram and give them some love!
Modern Strip Piecing Method (uses fabric yardage)
Marie-Claude @chasing_quilts made a gorgeous modern throw size quilt + X Marks the Spot layout.
Ingrid @ingridsquilts made a delightful baby size quilt (with the optional border) + Noughts & Crosses layout
Sara @gatesmountainquilter made a wonderfully vibrant throw size quilt + Noughts & Crosses layout. Sara is calling this colourway the ‘summer sherbet’ quilt. The fabrics are Northcott Premium Solids and the quilting patterns is Around the Square by Heather Dereksen for Red Willow Quilts.
Theresa @tkotsmith made a sweet baby size quilt + Noughts & Crosses Patch layout.
Crystal @sewgenerouslystudio made a striking table runner + Modern Geometric layout.
Janet @janetquilts_etc made a stunning throw size quilt + Modern Geometric layout.
Traditional Individually Pieced Method (uses precuts &/or leftover fabrics)
Jesse @imperfectquilting made a bold and beautiful scrappy throw size quilt + Noughts & Crosses layout.
Amaya @amuceta made a lovely warm tone scrappy baby size quilt (with optional border) + Noughts & Crosses layout. Fabrics are by Betsy Chutchian for Moda, with some of the fabrics coming from the Susanna’s Scraps 1830-1875 fabric collection.
Scrappy baby size quilt (with optional border).
Scrappy baby size quilt before border added.
Just for fun! Theresa @tkotsmith also made a scrappy baby size quilt + Noughts & Crosses Patch layout. There are so many fun fabrics there!
Related Links:
Kaleidoscopic Array Pattern - PDF
View and create digital mock-ups on QuiltInk
Download and print colouring pages
