Bring the beauty of sparkling crystals into your quilting with the Geode With a Twist quilt pattern, designed by Lisa Moore for Quilts With a Twist. Featuring brilliant fabrics from the Geode + Ink collection by Hoffman California Fabrics, this quilt uses simple techniques to create a stunning, twisted crystal effect.
If you’re a confident beginner ready for your next challenge, this vibrant design is the perfect project to showcase your skills!
✨ About the Geode With a Twist Quilt
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Designer: Lisa Moore
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Fabric Collection: Geode + Ink (Hoffman Spectrum Digital Prints)
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Skill Level: Confident Beginner
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Finished Size: 78″ x 88″ (full-size bed quilt)
This quilt combines rich purples, pinks, and blues to mimic the mesmerizing patterns found inside natural geodes. The dynamic layout features half-rectangle triangles (HRTs) twisted around crystal rods, giving the quilt a modern, flowing look.
🧵 Materials Needed
To complete this quilt, you’ll need:
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Various Hoffman fabrics (purples, pinks, and backgrounds)
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Creative Grids Perfect Rectangle Ruler (optional but highly recommended)
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Batting and backing fabric
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Binding fabric (included in the requirements)
💡 Tip: Using the Creative Grids Perfect Rectangle Ruler makes cutting the HRTs precise and easy, but templates are also provided if you prefer to cut by hand.
✂️ Construction Overview
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Cut Half-Rectangle Triangles (HRTs):
Prepare fabric strips and cut rectangles into triangles using a ruler or templates. Accurate cutting is crucial for a neat twist effect. -
Piece Units:
Sew triangles together with a slight offset at the seam for perfect points. Press toward the darker fabric. -
Assemble Columns:
Piece smaller units together into vertical columns, alternating colors for a dynamic, twisted layout. -
Add Sashing and Borders:
Sashing strips between columns keep the design clean and open. Wide borders frame the quilt beautifully. -
Quilt and Bind:
Layer with batting and backing, quilt as desired, and finish with a coordinating binding for a polished look.
🎨 Fabric Suggestions
The original quilt uses vibrant shades of:
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Deep purple
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Light purple (Tanzanite)
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Fuchsia and pinks
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Soft light pink
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Turquoise backgrounds
You can personalize your quilt with bold jewel tones or a pastel palette for a softer, dreamy look.
📥 Download the Free Pattern
Ready to sew your own crystal-inspired quilt?
👉 PDF download here
The pattern includes cutting diagrams, sewing tips, and layout illustrations to guide you through every step.
💬 Final Thoughts
The Geode With a Twist Quilt brings a perfect balance of simplicity and visual impact. Whether you’re making it as a bold statement piece or as a special gift, this design promises to turn heads. Get ready to dive into the vibrant beauty of geodes — one quilt block at a time!
