Create a vibrant and eye-catching throw quilt with this free Color Shift pattern designed by Patti Carey. This beginner-friendly design transforms a dynamic rainbow panel into a gorgeous 50½" x 70½" quilt by cleverly splicing and reassembling it with coordinating fabrics. Perfect for showcasing beautiful gradient fabrics, this pattern offers two striking variations - choose a light background to make colors pop brilliantly, or opt for a dramatic dark background for bold contrast.
What Makes This Pattern Special
The Color Shift quilt pattern features an innovative approach to panel quilting that creates movement and visual interest through strategic fabric placement. Using Patti Carey's Color Play collection for Northcott, this design combines wavy rainbow panels with coordinating prints and background fabrics to achieve a stunning ombre effect. The finished quilt measures 50½" x 70½" and consists of 5" finished squares with a generous 7¾" border.
Perfect for Beginner Quilters
This pattern is specifically designed for beginner quilters who want to create something spectacular without complex piecing techniques. The clear cutting instructions, detailed diagrams, and step-by-step assembly guide make it easy to achieve professional-looking results. The pattern includes helpful tips for fabric placement, seam pressing, and Patti's signature speedy machine binding technique that can finish a throw-size quilt in just 60 minutes.
Two Stunning Color Options
Whether you prefer the crisp, clean look of the light version with white dot background fabric or the dramatic impact of the dark version with black tonal background, both options create completely different moods while using the same basic construction. The pattern includes specific fabric requirements and cutting instructions for both colorways, making it easy to choose your preferred style.
Complete Pattern Details
This comprehensive pattern includes detailed cutting charts, fabric requirements for both light and dark versions, complete piecing instructions with diagrams, layout guidance, finishing instructions, and Patti's exclusive speedy machine binding technique. All measurements are clearly marked, and the pattern includes helpful labeling systems to keep your fabric pieces organized throughout the construction process.
