Blossom Heart Quilts

Modern quilt teacher and patterns

Sew Cute Tuesday – After The Rain Quilt

Sew Cute Tuesday

This a bit of a special Sew Cute Tuesday! For those who follow me on Instagram (@blossomheartquilts), you will have seen my busy weekend of quilting in all its stages from basting on Friday to binding on Monday. And now I can finally share the whole quilt with you!

Fat eighth quilt pattern

Ladies and gentlemen, may I present After The Rain – a fat eighth friendly quilt pattern using Sunnyside by Kate Spain. This is the latest of the free patterns from the Fat Quarter Shop called Fat Eighth Frenzy. It’s been designed to showcase the individual diagonal rows – the pattern suggests alternating light and dark prints. I decided to showcase the rainbow effect of Sunnyside, roughly alternating the lower and higher saturation prints in order.

After The Rain fat eighth quilt

From the start, this quilt was for my son’s bed, so I chose 3 different fat eighth bundles that would work for this pattern for him to choose from. And he chose Sunnyside! Oh that made this Kate-Spain-aholic heart so proud! I then spent a good couple of nights playing around with the layout, trying to balance the prints and working out which direction I wanted the colours to run, and so on. It then took just an afternoon to sew it all up, as these things usually do – more time spent on fabric arranging than sewing! My shopping trip to Nippori was also perfect timed for shopping for a backing, with this 60″ wide Ruby Star Polka Dot print the perfect size.

Melody Miller Ruby Star Polka Dot backing

I also knew from the start that I wanted to use this opportunity to quilt different designs for each colour. Between my rainbow toolbox of Aurifil and happening upon the perfect Mettler locally to fill in the gaps for the navy and darker and lighter teal prints, I was good to go.

Melody Miller wide arrows backing

I’ll admit it was a bit of a challenge to think up ideas that I could both finish quickly and also fill up the varying lengths of space I had. I also wanted to try and alternate tighter and lighter free motion quilting patterns to really add some contrast between the rows. I started from the centre with some of my “classics” with navy swirls and variegated light blue #3770 square maze quilting. The royal blue #1128 practically shimmers on the backing to show off the feathers reaching out from the centre of the mid-blue row! Some loopy “Doctor Who bow ties” (aka butterflies or bows) fill in the light teal, and pebbles for the darker teal. The final triangle was also the light teal Mettler and some quick and loose zigzag quilting.

After The Rain quilting

To contrast the navy swirls, I went with some straight lines looping their way back and forth across the light green prints in #5017. The saturated yellow prints got some light loopy “stippling” in #2145 and the lighter yellow prints have intersecting wavy lines in a variegated 3920 – I had trouble trying to make these even widths and lengths, and is definitely my least favourite FMQ pattern!

Chrysanthemum quilting

The last two rows are definitely my favourite – #2235 orange chrysanthemums and light grey 2600 finished off the quilt with this design I found on Pinterest. I definitely want to experiment more with that kind of quilting, but it is very hard to do on anything too big given that I use a tiny Elna and don’t have any extension table of any sort to support the rest of the quilt! I think a cushion with rows to play on will be very high on my personal/for fun sewing list next year…

As always, the Fat Quarter Shop have produced a video to accompany this free fat eighth pattern. And as you can imagine, this quilt has some rather large HST scraps left over, for which they have a bonus pattern to use those up too! You’ll end up with a gorgeous baby-sized bonus quilt!

*****Giveaway Now Closed*****

Winner – Samantha

The Fat Quarter Shop would like to help you make your own Fat Eighth Frenzy quilt by offering one of you a fat eighth bundle! Simply go choose which fat eighth bundle you’d like and leave it in a comment! You can also stock up on your supply of bundles with 20% off all fat eighth bundles this week. Those who link up for the weekly Sew Cute Tuesday party will get a bonus entry!

Giveaway closes 9am (JST) Friday 31st October. Winner will be chosen by random.org and announced on this post and contacted by email.

And so, that Sew Cute Tuesday linky! Normally I would share 3 linkers’ work from the previous week, but this post is long enough, so let’s just get to business. Link up your latest sewing project – hand, machine, quilt, garment, enter the giveaway and then go check out the beautiful work other people have made! Don’t forget you can link up via Instagram – just click on that option on the next screen and tag your photos #sewcutetuesday so we can find them on Instagram too!

[inlinkz_linkup id=461037 mode=1]

Comments

  2. Audrey B. says

    Do we have to pick just one? 🙂
    I think I would go for LOL, but my sister would totally love La Fete de Noel. It would make a lovely gift…

    Thanks for the giveaway!
    Audrey B.

    Reply

  5. Janine says

    I love your chrysanthemum quilting, too! It looks fun and tactile. 🙂 I had a look around the fat eighths page and my favorite is one that isn’t available yet. It’s called Ambleside and boy, what gorgeous prints and colors! Just might have to get on the preorder list for this one! Thanks for the chance to win such a great prize.

    Reply

  6. Fran says

    Your quilt is so beautiful! It’s a fantastic pattern but it’s your amazing quilting that takes it to the next level, really amazing! I’d choose the Miss Kate fat eighth bundle – I’m a big fan of Bonnie & Camille’s fabric. Thanks for the chance to win.

    Reply

  9. Beth T. says

    25th and PIne for me–I need to make a true “Christmas quilt” and I think this would be a cute one. Thanks for the giveaway, and congratulations on another snazzy finish.

    Reply

  15. LeeAnna Paylor says

    That was a hard pick! I would choose Feed Company Sweetwater as it would go with my Scotty dogs blocks waiting to be included. Thanks so much for the opportunity to win, and for a great blog to visit each week! LeeAnna at not afraid of color lapaylor.blogspot.com leeannaquilts at gmail dot com

    Reply

  19. Amy mayen says

    I think I like the Grunge Basics fat eighth bundle. Your quilt is amazing, as always but I really love the varying degrees of quilting- very interesting to look at.

    Reply

  22. Veronika says

    I LOVE this! Since sunnyside is no longer an option, I’m branching out of my Kate Spain fondness and going with figures 🙂 I love love your chrysanthemums and Pinterest quilting!

    Reply

  23. Kathleen says

    Hmmm. I can’t decide between 30s Playtime and Best Day Ever. I’ve been admiring both of those collections lately. Absolutely love your quilt and all the different stitching you did on it. And thanks for the opportunity to win!

    Reply

  25. Jenni says

    Alyce, your quilting is incredible on this quilt! Alas, I am still very much a boring straight line quilter.

    I guess I’m feeling in a Christmas-y mood because when I look at the fat eighth bundles I just keep going back to 25th and Pine. I really like it! Fancy would be good for this pattern, though, with it’s distinct colorways.

    Reply

  32. Jackie T says

    I have been wanting to make something with the Lexington collection. This quilt pattern would be perfect! It was a tough choice though, I have enjoyed everyone’s variations.

    Reply

  34. Cherise says

    Wow! It’s so hard to pick just one but I think I’d have to go with Anne Kelle Rainbow remix bundle….wait, maybe April Rosenthals Best Day Ever- I can’t decide! I love your quilt! Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply

  37. Teje says

    Hi! Your NEW quilt is beautiful! Wonderful pattern and I love the Fabrics! Thank you for a great give away! I would love to have ‘Best Day Ever’ by April Rosenthat, Figures by Zen Chic and Remix by Ann Kelle! x Teje
    nerospost(at)gmail(dot)com

    Reply

  38. Emily K says

    One of my FAVORITE collections!! I have a Sunnyside Fat Eighth bundle waiting to be used too! 😉 And as another Kate Spain-aholic…I would probably buy a Solstice (or Horizon) Fat Eighth Bundle!!

    Reply

  41. Kathleen Dalecio says

    This pattern is wonderfully versatile. I love how the “scraps” make up another quilt! Your son is lucky to have such a talented mom who can make him a gorgeous quilt for his bed.
    There are sooo many F8 collections to drool over at FQS… I think I’d love to make this quilt & its bonus buddy using the Sweetwater Elementary collection.

    Reply

  43. Jenelle says

    I could see myself making this quilt for a quick Christmas gift. Sunnyside was the perfect choice! Your son has excellent taste. 🙂 I might choose Miss Kate to make a quilt for my sister. Thanks for sharing your project!

    Reply

  44. Kim M says

    So hard to pick just one. Must be the rainy, windy fall day here but Union Blues by Barbara Brackman is speaking to me, so calm and perfect for cuddling on a cool day. Thanks for the giveaway and I’m definitely giving this pattern a go after seeing yours.

    Reply

  46. Lori Morton says

    Your Quilt is AWESOME!!!! Wowie!! Loooove it!
    I loved many of the Fat Eighth’s Bundles…scrolled thru & found “Feed Company” Fat Eighth Bundle by
    Sweetwater !!! Ooooh my goddness! Loooving it!! BEST! lol

    Reply

  49. Rachel says

    I like your orange flower quilting. They go very well with the border flowers on the back too! I would choose Best Day Ever. Love the name and the bright colors. Thanks for the chance to win!

    Reply

  51. Carla says

    The layout took time, and so did all your fancy FMQ work! Impressive.
    I haven’t any 30s prints in my stash, so I would probably choose the 30s playtime bundle, but I spotted a few others I like too so there is always the chance I would change my mind. 🙂

    Reply

  52. Angie @ GnomeAngel.com says

    This quilt is fabulous. I love all the thought and planning that went into it to make it the perfect present for your little boy. I am in lust/envy of the backing fabric – great score.

    Thanks for the giveaway a Remix F8th bundle would be grand to have in the stash – I’m always on the look out for lovely yellows.

    Reply

  55. Kathy E. says

    Such lovely choices! My first choice would be:
    Token of Friendship Fat Eighth Bundle Kansas Troubles for Moda Fabrics…it’s just the right colors for a quilt in my family room.

    Reply

  56. Lisa "Finnie" Finn says

    I would go with Mistletoe Lane. I have been in love with it since I saw the sneak peek on Bunny Hill.
    Thanks for the chance to win a great giveaway!!

    Reply

  65. auschick says

    I like Best Day Ever Fat Eighth Bundle April Rosenthal for Moda Fabrics, though I would also love one of the solid bundles.

    Reply

  70. Pam says

    I love the Batik Heart’s Content bundle. Thanks for the chance to win. And thanks for sharing your beautiful quilt! The design and quilting are gorgeous!

    Reply

  72. Betty says

    I’d love the Horizon bundle by Kate Spain. The Solstice collection would make a beautiful Christmas gift too. Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply

  73. Nesta says

    This pattern is fantastic! Would really like to make it. You’re FMQ is perfect and I love how it seems to spring from the fabric! My favourite bundle is “Into the Woods” by Lella Boutique for Moda Fabrics.

    Reply

  79. Rebecca says

    Love your quilting and just discovered your blog! Thanks for the giveaway. I like”Into the Woods” and would love to make a quilt for my granddaughter with it.

    Reply

  80. Janie says

    Love your quilt. Love the arrows, it turned out beautiful. I love Joel Dewberrys Birch Farm Burlap. Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply

  82. amy says

    So many bundles and they are all nice. It is hard to pick a favorite but I think I would go with Ramblin Rose -also like Union Blues but that isn’t out yet! So nice that FQS shows us what is “coming soon”!

    Reply

  83. Sherry VF says

    Miss Kate would go well with some other fat quarters in my stash. Your Chrysanthemums are very pretty! svonfumetti at yahoo dot com

    Reply

  85. Corrie Tollett says

    color theory, paradiso and aloha girl are ones I can not wait for. I also love pedal pushers and modern neutrals.

    Reply

  97. DebV says

    I think they would all be beautiful in this quilt, but my choice would be Modern Neutrals. Thanks for the chance to win.

    Reply

  98. Cheryl says

    I would choose the “Best Day Ever Fat Eighth Bundle April Rosenthal for Moda Fabrics” — love the bright colors!

    Reply

  100. Megan says

    I love what you’ve done with this pattern, and the varied types of quilting look great! I’d love to try this with the Elementry fat eighth bundle by Sweetwater. Thanks!

    Reply

  106. Rose H says

    That’s so weird I randomly came across your instagram feed this morning and was loving all of your quilting!
    And I really like the Miss Kate fat eighth bundle 🙂

    Reply

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Always Was, Always Will Be

I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which I live, who are a part of the Kulin nation. I pay my respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging, and the Aboriginal Elders of other communities who may be here today.

On The Blog

Copyright & Disclosure

All images, text, and content on this site are the sole property of Alyce Blyth and may not be reproduced, copied, derived, displayed, sold, republished, or transmitted without my permission. I reserve all exclusive rights. In addition to providing blog sponsorship and paid advertising, I may also occasionally include an affiliate link or a product review withing blog posts. At times I may receive compensation for these, but I promise you will always get my honest opinion, for better or worse!

Please see the latest blog post to explain why you can't find certain links or products anymore.

Got it!
X