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Discover the Center Point Quilt: A Striking, Precut-Friendly Project for Beginners
Back to the Quilting Studio! Today's quilt pattern is for you if you have been looking for a modern, geometric quilt with easy quilting methods. A quilt that seems to be very complicated yet you finish with ease is so satisfying. We are going deep today into the beautiful pattern Center Point Quilt by Elise Lea for Robert Kaufman, a brilliant and dynamic pattern.
Back to the Quilting Studio! Today's quilt pattern is for you if you have been looking for a modern, geometric quilt with easy quilting methods. A quilt that seems to be very complicated yet you finish with ease is so satisfying. We are going deep today into the beautiful pattern Center Point Quilt by Elise Lea for Robert Kaufman, a brilliant and dynamic pattern.
This pattern is a must have in your quilting bucket list, whether you're looking to use some precut fabric strips or you want to make an amazing, high contrasting throw pillow for your living room! Let's dive into the details of what makes this design so engaging and why it may well be your next favorite weekend project.
The Center Point Design has a magic in its ideas.
The Center Point Quilt's design is noticed on first inspection. The design leads the viewer straight to the center of the quilt radiating in a stunning array of light and dark colors. The part of what makes Elise Lea's pattern so clever is how it's put together. This throw-sized quilt is pieced up from long vertical columns instead of blocks.
In fact, the center of the quilt top is where you begin stitching and rectangles of fabric and half square triangles (HSTs) are stitched to the left and right. This column based style not only breaks up the boredom of piecing regular blocks, but also leaves your friends and family in awe of your ability to piece it all together to create an optical illusion.
Spotlight on the Fabric: Chalk and Charcoal
The secret to a great pattern is a great fabric collection and this design is just a shining example of the Chalk and Charcoal collection by Robert Kaufman's designer, Jennifer Sampou. If you do not know this line, it is a great texture which resembles the actual chalk/charcoal texture.
The pattern for The Center Point Quilt uses two Roll Ups (2.5") pre-cut strips. This pattern makes use of monochromatic contrast by separating these strips into light (whites and creams) and dark (blacks and grays) groups. The neutral color palette lends an extremely elegant and chic feel to the overall design, which is a perfect fit for modern day interiors. Another plus is the fact that using precut Roll Ups will save you time at the cutting table and allow you to spend more time at your sewing machine!
Key Pattern Details at a Glance
Before getting started crafting with your fabric stash, here is a quick rundown on what you should know about the Center Point Quilt:
- Designed by Elise Lea from Robert Kaufman.
- Throw Size: 50" x 70" (Generous and comfortable throw size)
- Difficulty Rating: Beginner
- Fabric Requirements: Precut-friendly! Two Chalk and Charcoal Roll Ups (jelly rolls) are necessary, plus yardage for your HST squares, backing and binding.
- Techniques Used: Strip Piecing, Half-Square Triangles (HSTs) and Quarter-Square Triangles (QSTs).
This pattern is highly recommended for the following reasons:
It is a wonderful confidence builder in quitting for those new to quilting. This lets you practice your absolute must know half square triangles without fear of being overwhelmed by tiny pieces, complex points, or difficult Y-seams. It is a relaxing and rhythmic sew for experienced quilters. Since you are using long strips and simple columns, the quilt top is finished much quicker than you may think.
Final Thought
The Center Point Quilt will prove to you that you don't need complicated templates or advanced techniques to create a masterpiece. Using the perfect contrast of Jennifer Sampou's Chalk and Charcoal collection and Elise Lea's ingenious center-out column design, you can assemble a modern showstopper in no time. Get your Roll Ups and arrange your strips in value and play the magic game of watching it grow from the center out! Happy sewing!.
Full Pattern: Center Point Quilt Free PDF Pattern
