The Cool Blocks Quilt is a vibrant and playful design featuring bold fabrics from the Kaffe Fassett Collective. This quilt offers a modern twist on the traditional Tumbling Blocks pattern, using easy piecing techniques that even confident beginners can master.
If you love colorful quilts that showcase stunning fabrics, this pattern is a perfect choice. Let’s dive into what makes the Cool Blocks Quilt such a fun and rewarding project!
🧵 About the Cool Blocks Quilt
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Designer: Liza Prior Lucy
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Fabric Collection: Kaffe Fassett Collective February 2022
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Finished Size: 73″ x 82⅝” (185.42 cm x 209.87 cm)
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Skill Level: Confident Beginner
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Techniques Used: Traditional piecing with simplified block construction
Instead of piecing complex diamonds, this quilt simplifies the process by replacing the top diamond with two triangles — making the assembly straightforward and beginner-friendly.
✂️ Materials Needed
You’ll need a variety of Kaffe Fassett Collective prints for the blocks, sashing, borders, and backing. Some key materials include:
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Various fabrics for diamonds and triangles
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Fabric for the outer borders
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Binding fabric
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Backing fabric (options for 44″ or 108″ width)
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Batting (81″ x 91″)
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Coordinating cotton thread
💡 Tip: Bright, bold prints work beautifully in this layout — the more colorful, the better!
🧺 Construction Overview
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Cutting:
Prepare diamonds, half-triangles, and triangles from your selected fabrics according to the cutting guide. -
Arrange the Design:
Lay out diamonds and triangles on a design wall or flat surface. This helps you visualize the secondary patterns created by fabric placement. -
Piece Columns:
Sew the diamonds and triangles together in vertical columns. You’ll make a total of 14 columns for the quilt top. -
Join Columns:
Carefully match seam lines and sew the columns together side by side. -
Add Borders:
Attach the wide outer borders, with fussy-cut floral squares at the corners for extra interest. -
Finish:
Layer the quilt top with batting and backing, quilt as desired, and bind using fabric strips.
🎨 Creative Ideas
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Play with ombre effects by arranging fabrics from light to dark.
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Create a scrappy version with leftover bright prints.
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Use a monochromatic color scheme for a sophisticated look.
The possibilities with the Cool Blocks Quilt are truly endless!
📥 Download the Free Pattern
Get the full Cool Blocks Quilt instructions, cutting diagrams, and templates in the official free PDF download:
💬 Final Thoughts
The Cool Blocks Quilt is an energetic and modern design that’s as fun to make as it is beautiful to display. With easy construction methods and the opportunity to showcase vibrant fabrics, this pattern is perfect for quilters who want to create something lively and colorful without complicated techniques.
Get started today and let your creativity shine through every colorful block!
