Flower Waltz Quilt Pattern
Flower Waltz is now available! Click on the image below to grab a copy of the quilt pattern.
INSIDE THE PATTERN
The #FlowerWaltzQuilt pattern was deeply inspired by romance novels set in the Regency era and includes three quilt sizes, two layout variations + a bonus scrappy version. It’s an ideal project for the season (but really, any time of the year), so give daily responsibilities the cut direct and transport yourself in front of a sewing table instead.
How deeply inspired are we talking here? Well, each section of the block represents common historical romance elements such as the lapel, Mayfair, and whist pieces. Combined, you might notice a glimpse of two traditional quilt blocks - friendship star and card trick - to represent the standard secondary theme (friendships) and setting (drawing room). Moreover, the blocks will be sewn together to portray the popular motifs: Wallflowers, Waltz, or the rule-breaking, scrappy Rogue. Let’s take a further look!
SAMPLES + FABRIC COLORS
Wallflowers Layout - Garden
Enjoy the festivities on a comfy settee. In this layout, the Flower Block repeats to create an understated, wholesome effect.
Quilted by: Trace Creek Quilting // Fabrics: Bella peach blossom, acid green, bubble gum, amelia orange, porcelain
This is how I imagined wallflowers at a ball, preferring to drink ratafia and people-watch rather than participate on the dance floor (much to their chaperone’s chagrin).
I love trying different color palettes that I don’t normally gravitate to. It gives me a chance to not only show the different looks of a pattern, but also keeps things fresh in my eyes. I wanted this version to portray the bright flowers of a spring garden at the start of the social season.
Trace Creek Quilting did the quilting using the Modern Tile pantograph to give it a geometric texture that was subtle enough so that it didn’t take away from the design.
Waltz Layout - Americana
Well, hello dance partner. The reverse-color Partner Block is added to the mix and alternates with the Flower Block for a more dynamic result.
Quilted by: Trace Creek Quilting // AGF: london red, dragonfruit, ocean fog, northern waters, coconut milk
Americana is the first version I made and is also the cover quilt. It’s my nod to the Wallflowers series, which features two American heiresses joining the London season. I may not have loved each book, but it was my comfort blanket during a challenging period in my life.
In my head, the warm colors were more distinct from each other, but I’m really happy with how it came out. I think the saturated colors helped the blues pop. I’m kinda wishing I made this into a bed size for our bedroom. Thankfully, I can refer back to the pattern to make one in the future - ha!
Once again, the mighty Trace Creek Quilting did their thing with this, too, using the Bread Basket panto to add a subtle swirl to this Waltz layout.
Rogue Layout (Scrappy) - Riding Habits
For a more scandalous night at the ball, this layout encourages scraps to make each Flower Block.
AGF Fabrics: spiced, honeymoon, pistachio, haze, ginger, matcha, cerulean, snapdragon, monet, glacier, coconut milk
The Spencer jacket was a trend in the Regency era, often used to coordinate with the more muted gowns. A lot of historical romance authors do such a great job with describing the fashion that it was great to see visuals from watching Jane Austen movie adaptations.
I used some leftover fabrics from previous projects to make this version, but since I forgot to take a photo, here’s the gorgeous bundle that contains some of the colors that were used. The top was sent off to Sterling Quilt Co., for some longarm quilting using the Ikat panto (my current fave).
Waltz Layout - Flower Fields
AGF The Flower Fields: floweret fog, floral abundance shade, delicate rosewood, floral abundance shine, mooi florets, binding: charming arbor hibiscus
When I saw Maureen Cracknell’s new line, I was immediately attracted to the soft, romantic vibes of the entire collection. Soon after, I learned that it was debuting around the time Flower Waltz is expected to release, so the lovely team at AGF generously sent fabrics my way. I love working with prints and I’m so happy I get to show you a sample of how Flower Waltz could look using non-solids. I chose the delicate small-scale prints to keep the pattern’s design intact and went with a low-volume neutral for the background fabric.
This one also went to Sterling Quilt Co., and went with the Abundance pantograph to further highlight the flowery theme. I mean, really: Flower Waltz + The Flower Fields fabrics + Abundance panto? I had to! 🤪
TESTER VERSIONS
Once again, a couple of talented quilty pals decided to take this pattern for a spin and I immediately fell in love with their versions. I think they read my mind because they each made a sample that I wanted to make, but didn’t have time to do before its release. For instance, Mya @fromthelibraryquilts tested out the bed size and went with a holiday vibe, while Daphné @octopurse paired some vibrant warm colors with a dark background!
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