Monday, February 9, 2015

Layers of Charm

Fat Quarter Shop is releasing a new pattern using a layered cake and a charm pack called Layers of Charm, and they asked me to help them reveal the pattern. This simple pattern makes a bold statement when put together that allows the prints of the layered cake to shine while the solids of the charm pack create focal points throughout the quilt.


For this quilt I chose the ever-popular Cotton and Steel August collection by Sarah Watts. The colors and prints are bright and bold. I wanted to choose something that would shine with the large cuts of fabric.



This quilt is going to be a gift for some friends of ours. Although this pattern makes the perfect lap quilt for people of average height, it is a bit inadequate for someone of great stature. I added the border and the remaining charm squares to the corners to add a bit of size to make it an appropriately proportioned lap quilt for someone of unusual height.


The back of the quilt utilizes the remaining pieces left over from the layered cake along with some coordinating yardage.


I found the coral fabric with metallic dots that worked wonderfully to tie everything together.


Enjoy this quick quilt tutorial from Fat Quarter Shop to create your own Layers of Charm Quilt.


26 comments:

  1. I like that you bordered yours - everybody's so far has been so different and fun to see how we've all interpreted the pattern. I love that aqua colour.

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  2. This is a beautiful version of the pattern, Janet, and I hope your friends loves the quilt. I really like the binding fabric - so fun!

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  3. I really like your borders and pieced backing. Great job!

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  4. Gorgeous. I am going to have to make this. Your fabric choices are fantastic!

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  5. This is making me wish I'd added a border - I love how yours looks with it, Janet. Really striking!

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  6. I really like how you framed the quilt. Nice design on the back too!

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  7. Love how your bordered the quilt. Really fun little quilt!

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  8. Your border is fabulous!! And your quilt back is awesome. I need to start making better quilt backs - mine are always soft (sheets), but a bit boring. Your friends will surely enjoy using BOTH sides of your quilt!

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  9. Love it! Great fabric choice, love the border, love the quilting.

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  10. You're so smart! I love that you put the border on it to give it more and especially with the corner blocks! Too fabulous!

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  11. Your quilt is lovely! I would also increase the length. I am 5' 10" tall and in my family they call me "petite".

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  12. The teal diamonds really pull that color from the rest of the quilt--gorgeous! Your border is also a great idea! Next time I think I will add one just like it. The squared corners tie in with the diamond charms so well!

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  13. Pretty quilt. I love the teal charms you used.

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  14. Love the navy border to frame it all! Especially with the brighter blue popped in there to tie it altogether.

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  15. I love the aqua diamonds balanced against the blue and warm reds. What a fun quilt!!

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  16. Very nice! Your quilt is the first I've seen today (so far) with a border, and it is quite lovely!

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  17. So beautiful - love the aqua and how you have added the border too!

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  18. I like your added border. I was wondering what the quilt would look like with a border added. Beautiful!!!

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  19. Love your Quilt! Adding the Borders made it so different! Love the solid aqua diamonds & back too! Perfect accents!

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  20. The border is great! It gives it such a different look than those I've seen without.

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  21. I love this pattern! Your fabric choice is perfection...right down to the borders!

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  22. Turned out beautiful. Thanks for the link to the tutorial too. Sarah Watts can do no wrong in my book - love her fabric designs.

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  23. it looks great, janet! you were able to get a charm pack of just that aqua color? i love the pop of those triangles. and since i have plenty of layer cakes and charm packs hanging about in my hoard, this looks like a great option for putting them to use!

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  24. Ooh, I love the pops of aqua. So cool how different this quilt looks with different fabric choices. Well done!

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