A vibrant star quilt featuring sunny yellows and warm oranges that will brighten any room. Perfect for intermediate quilters looking for their next beautiful project.
Introducing the Glowing Garden Star Quilt
Are you searching for a quilt pattern that captures the warmth and radiance of a summer garden? Look no further than the **Glowing Garden** quilt pattern by Elise Lea for Robert Kaufman Fabrics. This stunning design features a constellation of star blocks in a harmonious palette of sunny yellows and warm oranges that will bring a touch of sunshine to any space.
What Makes This Pattern Special
The Glowing Garden quilt combines classic star blocks with contemporary color placement to create a modern heirloom piece. Featuring Kona Cotton Solids in a carefully curated selection of yellows, oranges, and whites, this quilt creates a dimensional effect that makes the stars appear to glow against their background.
At 57" x 67", this throw-sized quilt is perfect for:
- Draping over your favorite reading chair
- Adding warmth and color to your living room
- Creating a cheerful focal point in a bedroom
- Giving as a thoughtful handmade gift
Pattern Details
- Skill Level: Intermediate
- Finished Size: 57" x 67"
- Designer: Elise Lea for Robert Kaufman
- Featured Fabrics: Kona Cotton Solids
This pattern includes:
- Complete cutting instructions
- Step-by-step assembly directions with helpful diagrams
- Full-sized templates
- Fabric requirements and specifications
The Making Process
The Glowing Garden quilt is constructed using traditional piecing techniques including half-square triangles and template piecing. The star blocks are arranged in a 5 × 6 grid layout with sashing strips that create a clean, organized appearance.
What makes this pattern particularly interesting is how the different yellow and orange tones work together to create stars that seem to radiate light. The outer border in bright yellow frames the design beautifully, enhancing the glowing effect.
Fabric Requirements
The pattern uses 13 different Kona Cotton Solids in a range of yellows, oranges, and whites. The primary colors include:
- White
- Citrus
- Duckling
- Bright Idea
- Yarrow
- Cheddar
- Corn Yellow
- Goldfish
- Meringue
- Grellow
- Lemon
- Cedar
- Lemon Ice
This carefully selected color palette ensures your finished quilt will have depth and dimension while maintaining a cohesive look.
Perfect for Your Next Project
If you've mastered basic quilting skills and are ready to take on a project with a bit more complexity, the Glowing Garden pattern is an excellent choice. The intermediate difficulty rating comes from the precision required when working with the templates and piecing the star blocks, but the step-by-step instructions make the process manageable and enjoyable.
Ready to Get Started?
Download the complete Glowing Garden quilt pattern below and start creating your own radiant masterpiece today. Whether you follow the suggested Kona color palette or customize it with your own favorite hues, this pattern will help you create a quilt that truly glows with warmth and beauty.
DOWNLOAD THE GLOWING GARDEN QUILT PATTERN PDF HERE
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