The Wind Bells quilt pattern is a must-add to your cutting table if you want a quilt that is both traditional and modern, with a beautiful sparkle to it to boot. This beautiful free pattern, created by the lovely Sharon Holland at Art Gallery Fabrics Studio, is a textbook example of visual layout and thoughtfully incorporating color in fabrics. It can be difficult to locate good quality, free patterns for queen and king size beds, so this lovely release is special.
Discover the Magic of the Shine On Collection.
The real star of Wind Bells is its exclusive line of fabric – the Shine On line from Sharon Holland. The compilation crafts a pleasing earthy palette that is both reminiscent and rooted. Individual prints such as the golden Off the Path Sunshine, the cool Dashing Slate and the cozy Woolen Blanket Sand are beautifully integrated into the design. Delicate florals, retro geometric trails, and soft textures that evoke the comforts of home make for a delightful combination in these prints.
These focal prints are complemented by Art Gallery Fabrics' signature Pure Elements and Floral Elements blenders, including rich tones such as Miami Sunset, Raw Gold and Spruce to provide a geometric design some breathing room. The outcome is a harmonious colour palette that makes the subtle secondary star and diamond designs pop against a clear backdrop.
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This is a sizeable project at a finished size of 96” x 108” and it's ideal for a nice queen or king-sized bed! The finished product may seem complicated, but there are basic quilt pieces that are so satisfying to chain-piece!
- The Magic 8 Method: The pattern gives you a super efficient way to work with half square triangles (HSTs) by cutting & sewing eight at a time with only two squares of fabric. This will save a tremendous amount of cutting time, and avoid distortion of the fabric grain.
- Classic stitch & flip flying geese units add sharp and dynamic angles to the edges of the block.
- The Block Layout: The quilt is made up of two different variations of Block 1 and 12 Block 2, and the blocks are laid out in a six by four format.
- A Unique Binding Choice: Unexpectedly, the instructions call for narrow 1½” strips of binding to give the huge quilt a clean, light edge to finish it.
Final Thought
If you're a master quilter seeking a soothing, rhythmic stitch, or an intermediate quilter who's ready to learn precision nesting, the Wind Bells quilt is an incredibly rewarding experience! Sharon Holland and AGF Studio have provided the quilting community with a beautiful gift, this free quilt guide. Reach for the rotary cutter, select your favorite warm bundles and let's get sewing!
Full Pattern: Wind Bells Quilt Free PDF Pattern 🎁
