Quilting Color Trend: Blue
Blue is the trendy color in fabric! And with so many hues and prints, you can add it to your quilt for a classic look, choose a variety for a modern look, or play with fun prints for a touch of whimsy.
Vision in Blues [1]

Taking a cue from the hues of winter, alternate blue-and-white floral squares with a classic block pattern in complementary prints, plaids, stripes, and shirtings to create the borderless throw.
Rhapsody in Blue [4]

Can you keep a secret? This Single Irish Chain quilt showcases a simple Nine-Patch in disguise.
Winding Ways [7]

Curved piecing creates an overlapping circle pattern on this scrappy blue and tan quilt.
Blueberries and Cream [10]

Alternate light and dark prints for a throw that takes it one step at a time. Flannel fabrics and blue prints make this quilt perfect for winter nights, but the pattern is versatile enough for any color combination.
Winter Wonder [13]

When the frosty days of winter arrive, warm your home with a dramatic blue-and-white quilt.
Crossing Point [16]

Cross and Crown blocks take center stage on a scrappy blue-and-white throw.
Roaring Waves [19]

A range of blues and grays, gradating from light to dark, produce the look of waves on a stormy night. Pairing blue with gray instead of white puts a twist on the classic two-color combination.
Stars from the Past [22]

Classic LeMoyne Star blocks in reproduction fabrics shine against a blue background.
Ships Ahoy! [25]

You’ll make waves with a nautical-theme crib quilt.
Red, White, and 'Bluetiful' [28]

For a summery wall hanging, pair scrappy blues and crisp whites, then add small pops of red.
Out of the Blue [31]

A range of blues from light to medium to dark forms a grid look in this wall hanging. Dark floral squares emerge from assorted lighter blues to give the project depth.
Sunny Skies [34]

Cheery blue and yellow star in this sunny wall quilt.
Winter Blues [37]

Make classic Churn Dash blocks in an icy color palette for a stunning winter table topper.
Cold Snap [40]

Chain piecing makes easy work of the sharp points in this classic blue-and-white icy-crystal delight.
Bluesy Burgoyne [43]

Civil War reproduction fabrics in blues, browns, and creams make a cozy wall hanging. Using a variety of the same two colors creates a controlled scrappy look.
Way Around [45]

A classic two-color combination offers timeless appeal.
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Walk in the Woods [48]

Use blue, green, and brown prints to create dreamy star blocks. The natural colors give the impression that the stars are sparkling down through a forest canopy.
Bolts of Blue [51]

Mix your favorite blue prints in a scrappy wall hanging that will have you doing anything but singing the blues. Choosing prints with splashes of white keeps the strips in the tone-on-tone sashing from getting lost.
Marbled Elegance [54]

Skinny chains of light, medium, and dark blue squares run through a marbled, creamy field, mimicking the blue veins in the background print.
Vive la French Country [57]

On this inviting tablecloth, charming blue and yellow prints march around a border that looks like French tiles.
Classic Blue Heirloom Quilt [60]

Pairing gray with blue instead of white with blue puts a twist on the classic two-color combination.
Modern-Day Cowboy Throw [63]

Southwest colors like blues and reds bring the flavor of the Old West to a throw with a modern design.
Little Blue Triangle-Squares [66]

Make a table topper that's perfect for pairing with fine china. Sixty-four tiny triangle-squares make up the quilt center.
Jewel Box [69]

Jewel-tone blues, golds, and browns in subtle tone-on-tones create a rich wall hanging. Fussy-cutting striped fabric makes the Aster blocks pop.
Batik Strips Table Runner [72]

Frame a panel of batik strips with bright piping for the center of a quick and easy table runner.
Double Cross Quilt [75]

Prints and solids combine in a quilt that sets two different cross blocks on point. Cutting up large prints adds interest to the wall hanging, and a scrappy middle border breaks up the dark blue inner and outer borders.
Round the Stars [78]

Some color combos never go out of style. Create a two-color quilt that stands the test of time with classic blue and white prints.
Patchwork Pillow Pair [81]

Piece squares and rectangles into classic Pineapple and Log Cabin blocks to easily create a stunning sun-and-sky color duo.
Blue-and-White Pinwheels [84]

Add depth to a two-color quilt by using a variety of prints. Multiple blue and white prints in medium and light hues provide a subtle scrappiness.
Icy Blues [87]

Combine shades of blue, white, and gray to create a wintertime wall hanging that lasts well past the holiday season.
Underwater Adventure [90]

Ocean-theme prints paired with beachy blues and sandy tans are perfect for a kid’s quilt. A stripe border print ties all the colors together for a playful finish.
Blue Ocean Waves [93]

Serene aquas and cool blues rule in this tranquil wall hanging. Soft prints and large floral fabrics result in Ocean Waves blocks with less defined edges, adding to the relaxed feel of the piece.
Simple Stars Baby Quilt [96]

For a quick-to-make baby quilt, set off eight star blocks with blue print sashing strips.
Checkerboard Squares [99]

Square-in-a-square blocks set on point are surrounded by a striking blue toile to create a timeless, treasured quilt.
Floral and Paisley Chain Quilt [102]

Join blues and creams to form a quilt top with a chain design.
Crossways [105]

Create one-way movement by arranging Four-Patch units and setting squares in a diagonal Irish Chain pattern.
Batik Triangle Stars [108]

Different blue background prints make the four star blocks pop. Careful fabric placement creates the illusion that they're different.
Blossoms and Borders Wall Hanging [111]

Triangle-squares join in multiple borders to frame the appliquéd blossoms.
1930s Doll Quilt [114]

Triangle-squares rotate this way and that to create the overall diamond pattern. A variety of feed sack prints are held together visually by the use of a single solid blue fabric.
On the Fly [117]

Foundation-pieced dragonflies in 8-inch blocks flit this way and that across this vibrant quilt.