Swirl Quilt Pattern by Monkey Buttons

Don’t you just love how a different choice of fabrics can change a quilt entirely.

You’ve heard me say it before – I love block patchwork, and I’m always exploring the possibilities. With this “Swirl” block, I changed the construction method between the two quilts. I started making the “bright” quilt with curved pieced blocks, but then wondered if I could bond the curves – so I started on the taupe version. The bonded method worked so well that I finished this quilt first and then returned to the bright, curved piecing. The taupe quilt is scrappy – each block is different. This quilt is sashed with a constant fabric & has a plain outer border.

The bright quilt uses a selection of “plain” fabrics  (Makower Cottage Cloth) which I purchased with no plan in mind – how reckless ! I then started to gather lots of bright bold prints that complimented the plain fabric……and so another quilt comes together.

With the bright Swirl I used the plain fabrics in graded colours set on a diagonal for the backgrounds, then graded my bold prints to also work across diagonally. Each block consists of a plain background, a different plain sashing & a bold print.

I made a pieced border by continuing the corresponding sashing & assorted bold prints.

So decide on which design & then choose your method!

Finished size for Bright Swirl 5 blocks x 7 blocks  50” x 68” approx.

Finished size for Taupe Swirl 5 blocks x 6 blocks 57” x 67” approx.

This item is a printed paper pattern with full colour photos and step by step instructions. As with all of our designs, this pattern uses traditional piecing methods with step by step instruction provided. It is assumed that you will be using a sewing machine for piecing.

This pattern is not intended for commercial use. Please do not reprint or copy.

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