The Easiest Quilt Ever

June 14, 2013

Who says you can't make a beautiful quilt with just 10-inch squares? We took the hottest new fabric collections and created stunning quilts that were so easy to make!

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Audra’s Iris Garden Collection

Quiltmaker: Judy Sams Sohn

Separating light prints from dark prints draws attention to the florals in the center four squares.

Audra's Iris Garden collection by Brannock & Patek; Moda Fabrics

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Chinoiserie Collection

Piece four identical Nine-Patch blocks to form a throw of large plus signs.

Chinoiserie collection; Anna Griffin

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Folkloric Blooms Collection

Quiltmaker: Judy Sams Sohn

Fussy-cut a panel into blocks that stand out. Muted prints arranged diagonally keep the design interesting, yet allow the focus to remain on the fussy-cut motifs.

Folkloric Blooms collection by Sue Spargo and Wendy Morris; Robert Kaufman Fabrics

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Fabrique-istan Collection

Quiltmaker: Mary Pepper

Careful placement of black prints and white prints adds both sparkle and balance to the beautiful blue-green palette of this quilt.

Fabrique-istan collection by Paula Nadelstern; Benartex

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Michael Miller Fabrics Collections

Quiltmaker: Kathleen Williams

Making Nine-Patch blocks is a fun way to incorporate cute flower and chevron prints. Separating the prints with solids allows the designs to pop off the quilt.

Chic Chevron, Tropical Island, and Cotton Couture solids collections; Michael Miller Fabrics

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Victorian Modern Collection

Quiltmaker: Kathleen Williams

Just because your fabrics don't have much contrast doesn't mean they won't make a good quilt. Intersperse a few warm prints throughout the quilt to provide subtle contrast without overwhelming the other colors.

Victorian Modern collection by Weeks Ringle and Bill Kerr; Andover Fabrics

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Eclipse Cotton & Tonga batik Collection

Bright yellow gives black-and-white prints a burst of bold color. A polka dot print center creates a bubbly quilt.

Eclipse Cotton & Tonga batik collection; Timeless Treasures Fabrics

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Socky Collection

Primary colors, novelty sock monkey prints, and polka dots will have any kid going bananas for this quilt.

Socky collection by Whistler Studios; Windham Fabrics

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Shelburne Falls Collection

Combine country charm with bold prints for a modern-look quilt. Florals and soft colors balance dark and geometric prints.

Shelburne Falls collection by Denyse Schmidt; FreeSpirit

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Return to Africa Collection

One way to organize a diverse collection of prints is by color, such as the blue, yellow, brown, and green rows in this safari-theme quilt.

Return to Africa collection by Yuko Hasegawa; RJR Fabrics

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Paradise Blooms Collection

Quiltmaker: Judy Sams Sohn

Balance exuberant florals by alternating them with tone-on-tones to give the viewer's eye a place to rest.

Paradise Blooms collection and Bali hand-dyed tonals; Hoffman California Fabrics

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Centenary XVIII collection

Dark prints and warm plaids combine for a cozy throw.

Centenary XVIII collection; Lecien

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Bazaar Style collection

Quiltmaker: Kathleen Williams

A diagonal arrangement balances brights with softer prints and big prints with small prints.

Bazaar Style collection by Pat Bravo; Art Gallery Fabrics

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Bella! Collection

Bright greens, light pinks, sky blues, and fresh florals make up a quilt perfect for spring nights.

Bella! collection by Amanda Murphy; Blend Fabrics

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Lorna Collection

Quiltmaker: Kathleen Williams

A color wash arrangement shows off beautiful blue prints from lights to darks.

Lorna collection by Skipping Stones Studio; Clothworks

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Story Books

Pops of reds and purple add drama to an orange batik quilt.

Story Books (precut 10" squares), 1010-52; Anthology Fabrics

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Ikebana Collection

An unexpected mix of greens, blues, and grays composes this quilt that stars big prints and striking ikat designs.

Ikebana collection; Dear Stella Design

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Java Batiks Macchiato Collection

Coffee browns, caramels, and milky tans combine for a yummy throw. Alternate darks and lights for a checkerboard effect.

Java Batiks Macchiato collection by Stephanie Prescott of A Quilter's Dream; Galaxy Fabric

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Pretty in Pink Collection

Alternating rows of pink and green prints adds light and dark shadows to this quilt.

Pretty in Pink collection by Ro Gregg; Fabri-Quilt Inc. Paintbrush Studio Collections

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Tweet Collection

Quiltmaker: Mary Pepper

A checkerboard pattern of lights and darks echoes the zigzag prints. Fussy-cut a border print to create a variety of different looks.

Tweet collection by Emily Hayes; Newcastle Fabrics

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My Secret Garden Collection

Rows of roses create beautiful vines running up and down the quilt. Burgundy and turquoise combine perfectly with light pink.

My Secret Garden collection by Marti Michell; Maywood Studio

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Judie’s 25th Anniversary Collection

Small prints in a variety of colors add subtle interest to a warm throw.

Judie's 25th Anniversary collection by Judie Rothermel; Marcus Fabrics

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Hyakka Ryoran-Hime Collection

Quiltmaker: Judy Sams Sohn

Large-scale florals and other Asian-inspired prints blend beautifully in a colorwash design.

Hyakka Ryoran-Hime collection; Quilt Gate

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Rose Manor Collection

Quiltmaker: Judy Sams Sohn

This warm quilt's design results from careful placement of lights, mediums, and darks.

Rose Manor collection by Country Essentials; Connecting Threads

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Woodland Pals Collection

Quiltmaker: Mary Pepper

This quilt balances busy prints by strategically placing neutral-background prints. Pay attention to the direction of prints for an organized look or place them randomly for a whimsical look.

Woodland Pals collection by Ann Kelle; Robert Kaufman Fabrics

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Manhattan Modern Collection

Quiltmaker: Mary Pepper

Give a quilt some oomph by placing large-scale dark prints in the center. Black helps bright colors pop off a quilt.

Manhattan Modern collection by Michele D'Amore, Benartex.

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Honey Honey

Bright oranges, light blues, and pretty pinks combine beautifully into a fresh throw. A checkerboard effect is formed by color-every other block is a warm color (pink or orange) and the remaining are cool (blue or green).

Honey Honey by Kate Spain; Moda Fabrics

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