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| Daisy Daydream Rainbow Quilt |
It's time for another exciting project, quilters! I have just the right pattern for you today if you are in need of one that is all color and fun. The Daisy Daydream Rainbow Quilt is the perfect way to add a magical touch to your sewing room, and it's easy to see why: it's a rainbow quilt!
This design, made by the superstar duo Flaurie & Finch, and completed with the luscious Cotton Supreme Solids from RJR Fabrics is a guaranteed mood lifter, and will have you reaching for the needle and thread. This pattern provides a beautiful splash of color, whether you want it to add life to your living room couch or to make a high impact statement on a wall in a dark room.
Let's get into all the pattern details and why it should be at the top of your "must-make" list!
A Crayon Box of Inspiration
The Daisy Daydream Rainbow quilt is really what you would expect from the name: gorgeous, beautiful, and a rainbow quilting daydream. The quilt's back is created with a whole box of crayon-colored pieces of fabric. Large appliquéd daisies stand out, popping out of the patchwork, as well. The geometric patterns on the background blocks provide a contrasting element to the organic forms of the flowers, creating a sense of contrast and visual interest. The use of geometric designs in the background adds a sense of formality and structure to the overall composition. The geometric designs used in the background also add a level of formality and structure to the overall composition.
The pattern, in particular, features the distinctively poppy Cotton Supreme Solids from RJR Fabrics, which offers that modern, crisp and clean vibe, but it's also enjoyable to think about what it would look like with your own personal take on it. Small print, a limited palette of colors, or even dig around in your scrap bins to create your own unique version.
Important Details About Patterns You'll Need to Know.
Now, before you get to pulling fabrics and warming up your iron, some of the most important technical details were taken directly from the pattern instructions:
- Designers: Flaurie & Finch
- This fabric is from the RJR Fabrics line, Cotton Supreme Solids.
- Finished Size: 53” x 65” – A large size that will make a great statement for your wall or a cozy throw for your bed.
- Techniques Used: This quilt employs simple traditional blocks for the background and fusible appliqué for the flowers.
- Template Prep: The daisy, stem and leaf templates are detailed. These templates will need to be traced back onto the paper side of the fusible web to be mirror images before cutting out and fusing.
Building the Rainbow
This quilt is a very interesting quilt to make. Simple piecing is used to create the background. It is a bit like arranging a beautiful puzzle, however, with special rainbow colours in exact places to get that amazing gradient effect. It's highly recommended to use a design wall or lay your pieces on an extra bed. This way, you can monitor where every single solid block is supposed to go and make sure that your rainbow goes just right from edge to edge.
When you've got your entire background sorted out then the fun starts! The flowers, stems and leaves will be made from fusible web. The daisies have a tremendous dimension created by the layered appliqué process. The pattern calls for some of the floral templates to be layered so it is important to be careful with the dotted lines shown on the print-outs to make sure you can line up and connect the larger pieces easily.
Final Thought
Flaurie & Finch's Daisy Daydream Rainbow Quilt is pure joy and a wonderful mix of perfectly pieced patchwork with the whimsical and artistic fusible appliqué. Its design is at 53" x 65", which is a sizeable, but manageable project with a wide range of colors to choose from. You can use it as a stash-buster, or go all the way with the RJR Fabrics Cotton Supreme Solids, but the end result will be a stunning work of art and a touch of sunshine in your home. Print your templates, line up your rainbow fabrics and prepare for a fun quilting time! Happy stitching!
Full Pattern: Daisy Daydream Rainbow Quilt Free PDF Pattern 🎁
