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| Ajisai Quilt by Marcia of Always in Stitches at Ben's |
For a project that you're thinking about making for your bed and goes together with delicate floral prints and structured piecing, this Ajisai Quilt designed by Jason Yenter for In the Beginning Fabrics is a true masterpiece. In Japanese, "Ajisai" means hydrangea, and in this design, the rich, showy appearance of the flowers from the hydrangea is perfectly captured with the use of fabric placement and setting.
Essential Pattern Details
- Finished Quilt Size is 81" x 92" (Generous Queen/Full size).
- Finished Block Size: 8″ x 8″
- Designer & Line: Jason Yenter for In the Beginning Fabrics
- There are three different color options (Blue, Orange, and Purple) provided with instructions.
Quilt Construction & Highlights
The beauty of the Ajisai quilt is the on-point setting, with a combination of geometric units, all working towards an overall flow:
- Diverse Unit Construction: A mix of 4 patch blocks, 5 patch blocks (that are framed), wedge units, corner units and solid 8½" collage focus squares.
- On-Point Layout: Blocks and setting triangles are laid out in a diagonal pattern, creating an interesting cascading floral effect.
- A subtle 1½" inner border frames the pieced center and then a dramatic 8½" outer border with the focal collage fabric of the line.
Final Thought
The Ajisai Quilt is a clever combination of orderly geometric forms and free-form floral patterns. Create it in peaceful ocean blues, sunny oranges, rich regal purples or any other color, Jason Yenter's pattern is incredibly rewarding to piece and the resulting focal piece is an heirloom quality piece for any home.
Full Pattern: Ajisai Quilt Free PDF Pattern 🎁
