Chimes Quilt and Pattern

 Next up in the quilts I made with the Berry Crush collection, my signature collection with Island Batik Lumin Fabrics is the dramatic Chimes quilt.  This quilt pairs the Berry Crush collection with solid Black and White for an eye-catching, color popping design.  The blocks are arranged in an on-point setting for this project.  (Above photo by Jerry Khiev)

Here's the Berry Crush fabric collection.  There are 20 fabrics in a fabulous range of pinks and purples with hints of peach and midnight blue.  These fabrics are in local quilt shops now.  If you don't see this in your local shop, along with the Curlicue Creations patterns, please ask for them.

The Chimes blocks have a simple crossing design.  They are fun and easy to piece with full color diagrams to help you navigate the pattern.  All of my patterns feature step-by-step instructions accompanies by full color diagrams.

I used my Oliso iron throughout to press all seams nice and flat.

I use my design wall a lot while piecing quilt blocks.  I often get ideas for new designs by playing with partial blocks.  

The secondary blocks for the Chimes quilt.  These are a variation of a nine patch with a four patch in the middle so they are also a crossing style of block.

Here I'm stitching the borders onto the quilt.  I used Schmetz needles and Aurifil thread to piece the Chimes quilt.

The pink border adds some zing to the quilt!

Next ~ to the quilting.  I used Hobbs Black Heirloom 80/20 for this quilt.  The black batting works wonderfully for dark quilts like this one.  It helps keep the dark toned fabrics dark, makes everything pop, and you don't have to worry about any white batting coming through your quilt top.

I quilted a loopy meander design all over the quilt top in a variegated thread.

Here's the finished quilt photos.  I used Island Batik's Regal fabric for the quilt backing.  This fabric is part of the Playful Purples collection and is always available.

Chimes block close up.

Front porch photo.  It is absolutely freezing today.  You would need the Chimes quilt, plus a few more to sit out here.

Loopy meander quilting close up on the secondary block.

Beautiful black binding to match the outer border.

Chimes

Quilt Stats:

Quilt Size:  65" x 82"

Block Size: 12" x 12"

Fabric:  Berry Crush signature collection for Jennifer Thomas/Curlicue Creations by Island Batik/LuminFabrics

Batting:  Hobbs Heirloom 80/20 Black

Thread:  Aurifil

Iron:  Oliso

Needles:  Schmetz

Designed in EQ8

Order your pattern to make the Chimes quilt today, in the Curlicue Creations Etsy Shop.

Click here for a PDF instant download Chimes pattern.

Click here for a Chimes paper pattern (snail mail).

If you sew a Chimes pattern, please share a pic with me by tagging @curlicuecreations on Facebook or Instagram I would love to see your quilt!

Be Creative ~ Sew Something Beautiful Today.

Jennifer Thomas

Curlicue Creations

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Crazy Eights Table Runner Pattern available through Connecting Threads

My Crazy Eights table runner pattern is available as both a kit and a pattern through Connecting Threads.  It was featured in the October 2022 catalog.  If you missed it, you can still order both the kit and the pattern on the Connecting Threads website.  Order the Crazy Eights table runner kit here.

Order the Crazy Eights table runner pattern download here.

To see all the Curlicue Creations patterns and kits currently available through Connecting Threads, click here.

If you sew a Crazy Eights table runner, or any of my other patterns, please share a pic with me on Instagram @curlicuecreations.  I would love to see it!

Be Creative ~ Sew Something Beautiful Today.

Jennifer Thomas

Curlicue Creations

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New in the Curlicue Creations Shop ~ Week of 12/20/2022

Nectar Quilt Pattern

The Nectar quilt pattern is a fun to sew applique medallion quilt. This pattern makes a finished size quilt approximately 48" x 53". The model is shown sewn in the Bee Hive Buzz fabric collection by Island Batik.

Step by step instructions accompanied by full color diagrams.

This pattern is written for simple fusible applique, rotary cutting, and machine piecing. Other methods may be used to get similar results. 

Red Heart Super Saver Yarn Purple

Red Heart Super Saver Yarn, Color Purple, 8 oz Worsted Weight Yarn

A beautiful worsted weight (4) yarn in a purple color.

100 percent Acrylic. Net wt 8 oz. Machine wash and dry.

Red Heart Super Saver Yarn Rose Pink

Red Heart Super Saver Yarn, Color Rose Pink, 8 oz Worsted Weight Yarn

A beautiful worsted weight (4) yarn in a pink color.

100 percent Acrylic. Net wt 8 oz. Machine wash and dry.

Red Heart Super Saver Yarn Aran

Red Heart Super Saver Yarn, Color Aran, 8 oz Worsted Weight Yarn

A beautiful worsted weight (4) yarn in a cream color.

100 percent Acrylic. Net wt 8 oz. Machine wash and dry.

Red Heart Super Saver Yarn Skipper Blue

Red Heart Super Saver Yarn, Color Skipper Blue, 8 oz Worsted Weight Yarn

A beautiful worsted weight (4) yarn in a blue color.

100 percent Acrylic. Net wt 8 oz. Machine wash and dry.

Red Heart Super Saver Yarn Windsor Blue

Red Heart Super Saver Yarn, Color Windsor Blue, 8 oz Worsted Weight Yarn

A beautiful worsted weight (4) yarn in a dark blue color.

100 percent Acrylic. Net wt 8 oz. Machine wash and dry.

Red Heart Super Saver Yarn Spring Green

Red Heart Super Saver Yarn, Color Spring Green, 8 oz Worsted Weight Yarn

A beautiful worsted weight (4) yarn in an green color.

100 percent Acrylic. Net wt 8 oz. Machine wash and dry.

Red Heart Super Saver Yarn Pumpkin

Red Heart Super Saver Yarn, Color Pumpkin, 8 oz Worsted Weight Yarn

A beautiful worsted weight (4) yarn in an orange color.

100 percent Acrylic. Net wt 8 oz. Machine wash and dry.

Red Heart Super Saver Yarn White

Red Heart Super Saver Yarn, Color White, 8 oz Worsted Weight Yarn

A beautiful worsted weight (4) yarn in a white color.

100 percent Acrylic. Net wt 8 oz. Machine wash and dry.

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New items added weekly!

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Jennifer Thomas

Curlicue Creations

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New in the Curlicue Creations Shop ~ Week of 02/14/2022

Patchwork Roses Quilt Fabric

 A beautiful cut of quilt fabric, Patchwork Roses quilt fabric. 100 Percent Cotton, 44" wide. Easy care, machine wash cold water, tumble dry low.

The design on this fabric features various patches, some of them are floral. Perfect for your next quilting or home sewing project. So unique - be creative!

Outhouse Quilt Fabric

A beautiful cut of quilt fabric, Outhouse quilt fabric by Elizabeth's Studio. 100 Percent Cotton, 44" wide. Easy care, machine wash cold water, tumble dry low.

The design on this fabric features outhouses and wishing wells, a water theme, if you will. Perfect for your next quilting or home sewing project. So unique - be creative!

Countryside Cows Quilt Fabric

A beautiful cut of quilt fabric, Countryside Cows quilt fabric by Fabric Traditions. 100 Percent Cotton, 44" wide. Easy care, machine wash cold water, tumble dry low.

The design on this fabric features cows in a field. Perfect for your next quilting or home sewing project. So unique - be creative!

Pearl River Quilt Fabric

A beautiful cut of fabric, Pearl River quilt fabric, by Andover. 100 Percent Cotton, 44" wide. Easy care, machine wash cold water, tumble dry low.

The design on this fabric features flowers over blue background. Perfect for your next quilting or home sewing project. So unique - be creative!

Floral Stripe Quilt Fabric

A beautiful cut of fabric, Floral Stripe quilt fabric. 100 Percent Cotton, 44" wide. Easy care, machine wash cold water, tumble dry low.

The design on this fabric features small stripes and dots of flowers over a cream background. Perfect for your next quilting or home sewing project. So unique - be creative!

Christmas Angel Stripe Quilt Fabric

A beautiful cut of fabric, Christmas Angel Stripe quilt fabric. 100 Percent Cotton, 44" wide. Easy care, machine wash cold water, tumble dry low.

The design on this fabric features red and green stripes of Christmas designs and sayings. Perfect for your next quilting or home sewing project. So unique - be creative!

Lavender Curly Flower Quilt Fabric

A beautiful cut of fabric, Lavender Curly Flower quilt fabric. 100 Percent Cotton, 44" wide. Easy care, machine wash cold water, tumble dry low.

The design on this fabric features small white flowers with curly vines over a lavender background. Perfect for your next quilting or home sewing project. So unique - be creative!

Yellow Spotted Quilt Fabric

A beautiful cut of quilt fabric, Yellow Spotted quilt fabric. 100 Percent Cotton, 44" wide. Easy care, machine wash cold water, tumble dry low.

The design on this fabric features small blue spots over a yellow background. Perfect for your next quilting or home sewing project. So unique - be creative!

Fiesta Flowers Quilt Fabric

A beautiful cut of quilt fabric, Fiesta Flowers quilt fabric. 100 Percent Cotton, 44" wide. Easy care, machine wash cold water, tumble dry low.

The design on this fabric features colorful garlands and flowers swooping over a black background. Perfect for your next quilting or home sewing project. So unique - be creative!

Yellow Curly Flower Quilt Fabric

A beautiful cut of fabric, Yellow Curly Flower quilt fabric. 100 Percent Cotton, 44" wide. Easy care, machine wash cold water, tumble dry low.

The design on this fabric features small white flowers with curly vines over a yellow background. Perfect for your next quilting or home sewing project. So unique - be creative!

Pizza Hut Fabric

A beautiful cut of fabric, Pizza Hut quilt fabric. Cotton, Flame Retardant, 44" wide. Easy care, machine wash cold water, tumble dry low.

The design on this fabric features small flowers in rows over a red background. This fabric is stamped "Pizza Hut" on the selvedge. Perfect for your next quilting or home sewing project. So unique - be creative!

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For all these and more fabulous finds, click here to visit the Curlicue Creations shop.

Are you following the Island Batik Ambassador Row by Row blog hop?  Here's today's featured designers:

February 14:

Michelle Roberts, Creative Blonde
Jane Hauprich, Stitch by Stitch Custom Quilting

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Be Creative ~ Sew Something Beautiful Today.

Jennifer Thomas

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