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| Kissing Coins Quilt |
So, if you want to know more about patchwork and welcome the wonderful world of precut friendly patchwork! Designed by the legendary quilter, designer and visionary, Jenny Doan of Missouri Star Quilt Co., this pattern is sure to be an eye-catching, fun and accessible project for any level of quilting. The main idea of this fun project is to use easy-to-use 5” precut squares of fabric (Charm Packs) to create a beautiful optical illusion of crossing coins and geometric chains.
Pattern Specifications & Technical Details
- Designed by Jenny Doan from Missouri Star Quilt Co.
- Finished Quilt size: About 74 ½" x 76"
- Skill Level: Skill Level 1 and 2: Confident Beginner / Intermediate (well suited for sewists who can piece basic blocks, and make precise quarter inch seams)
- Fabric Requirements / Precuts: Utilizes about 160 pattern charm packs (5-inch squares), and matching background yardage and sashing strips to create eye-catching diagonal chains.
The advantage of the Kissing Coins design is that it is so easy to put together with precuts. To create a sophisticated secondary pattern, you can use fun contrasting prints with crisp background fabrics, creating a pattern that looks very intricate but is easy to sew on your machine.
Final Thoughts
This quilt is an incredible addition to your quilting list whether you're gaining confidence in your ability to work with geometric layouts or you're looking for a beautiful weekend project to complete all of your favorite charm pack collections. It's a beautiful item to have in the living room and a wonderful homemade gift to give. Use your rotary cutter and watch Jenny Doan's helpful video tutorial to get your cascade of "coins" alive!
Full Pattern: Kissing Coins Quilt Free PDF Pattern
