“Nesting Spot”

Design for patchwork quilt

For this quilt, I had a couple of design goals in mind. I wanted to echo the fabric collection’s name (Nest by Lella Boutique for Moda) in the design, so I created a shape that’s reminiscent of a nest full of eggs. I also wanted a layout that left plenty of open, airy space around the blocks to keep it feeling fresh and light.

I think one of the most interesting aspects of using repeated blocks is the way they can be brought together and then tweaked to create a pleasing whole that is greater than the sum of its parts, and this quilt is another exercise in that vein. I kept the piecing on the simpler side, but used the directional qualities of the fabrics, slight changes in the blocks and orientation to create the grander overall design.

Year	2018
Size	89″ x 89″ (226 cm x 226 cm)
Series or Collection	n/a
For	Bramble Patch & Today’s Quilter magazine
Pattern available	contact Bramble Patch