Create a stunning geometric quilt with the Enchanted Tiles pattern, featuring beautiful interlocking shapes that create visual depth and movement. This beginner-friendly design showcases the lovely Floral Wave fabric collection in blues and yellows, creating a fresh and vibrant finished quilt measuring 54" x 72".
Perfect for Beginner Quilters
The Enchanted Tiles pattern is specifically designed for quilters who are just starting their journey or those looking for a relaxing project with impressive results. Using the simple stitch-and-flip technique, you'll create blocks that appear complex but are surprisingly easy to construct. Each block combines squares and rectangles in a systematic way that builds confidence while teaching fundamental quilting skills.
Design Features
This eye-catching pattern creates an intricate tile-like appearance through the strategic placement of accent colors against a coordinated background. The design uses ten different fabrics from the Enchanted Tiles collection, including powder blue, lagoon, blue jay, sky, sunflower, yellow, and sunkissed tones. The varying accent placements throughout the 48 blocks create visual interest and prevent the pattern from becoming repetitive.
What You'll Learn
Working through this pattern will teach you essential quilting techniques including accurate cutting, the stitch-and-flip corner method, proper pressing techniques, and systematic block assembly. The clear instructions guide you through creating 48 blocks using six different accent color combinations, then assembling them into an 8x6 layout that showcases the geometric beauty of the design.
Project Requirements
The pattern requires approximately 6.5 yards of fabric total, with the largest requirement being 2-1/8 yards for the background fabric. You'll also need 3-1/2 yards for backing and basic quilting supplies. The finished quilt measures 54" x 72", making it perfect for a throw, twin bed, or wall hanging.
