Grab a bundle of 12 fat quarters, 3/4 yard of another fabric, and prepare to have fun! This design is simple to create, and incredibly flexible. This pattern provides instructions for creating three different quilts, and by varying the block orientation, you can create more unique designs of your own.

The look of the quilt varies greatly with the types of fabric you choose. The 3/4 yard of fabric that you add to the fat quarter bundle is the key. Choose a contrasting fabric, and you have bold design elements that stand out in the body of the quilt. Or choose a fabric that blends with the fat quarters, and your quilt will have a consistent, scrappy look. 

The samples show how this works -- they have very different looks, and use fabrics from very different collections. “Happy Garden” uses Kaffe Fassett’s bright and cheery flower prints with purple contrast strips. The “Racer” uses geometric prints in black and gray tones, with red contrast strips. And with “Austin Blues,” since the 3/4 yard of additional fabric complements the fat quarters from Moda’s “Let it Snow” batiks, this quilt has a softer look.

The “Bundle of 12 Hearts” quilt uses a collection of black and white fabrics with a heart motif, and adds applique hearts in the same vibrant pink fabric used for the contrast fabric. The heart applique designs are available from the Amélie Scott store.

As an option, if you have a Statler long arm quilter in your area, custom edge-to-edge quilting designs from Qulity Pleasures complement the quilt top designs, and make for a nicely finished project.

Techniques and tools used in this pattern include:

1.     Groovin’ Piping Trimming Tool
   

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