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.
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Jennifer Thomas
Curlicue Creations
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