The UPDATED Birds Hill Sample – The Blanket Assertion
You realize that feeling while you revisit an outdated undertaking and abruptly see all of the methods it could possibly be even higher? Or maybe simply freshened up… form of like rearranging a room to make it really feel new once more? That’s precisely what occurred with the Birds Hill Quilt sample! Initially launched in July 2019, it’s at all times been a favorite, however I couldn’t shake the sensation that it had extra to offer.
So, I gave it a glow-up! Together with a contemporary new look, it now contains two further color structure choices: a daring and putting 2-colour model and a vibrant 7-colour choice that brings a complete new degree of motion and power. Should you liked it earlier than, simply wait till you see it now!
If you wish to learn all in regards to the unique design inspiration, course of and identify selection, take a look at this weblog submit!
If we rewind for a second to the autumn of 2020, I used to be deep in a artistic rut, desperately looking for something to carry again my “sewjo.” Not solely was it that 12 months (everyone knows), with small children at house, however I used to be additionally not even a 12 months out from most cancers therapies, so yeah… it was a time.
Then, Artwork Gallery Materials dropped a shocking new number of Pure Solids, and abruptly, one thing clicked. I wanted these materials. They have been destined for one thing particular. I instantly began picturing all these HSTs within the Birds Hill Quilt, shimmering and dancing in these contemporary new hues.
One drawback: the sample was written for simply 4 colors. That positively wasn’t going to chop it. Fortunately, being the designer has its perks, I might tweak, adapt, and rewrite as wanted (inside mathematical motive, after all!).
So, I made the quilt, shared it on social media, and holy smokes, it blew up! On the time, it shortly turned one in all my most-liked posts ever. And, naturally, the questions began rolling in… How can I make this?!
For years, I attempted providing fast explanations, however finally, I ended sharing the quilt altogether as a result of I knew it will simply go away folks pissed off. However that’s not honest! This quilt is beautiful and deserves its second within the highlight. So, right here we’re, let’s give it the eye it deserves!
If you realize something about how my mind works, you gained’t be shocked that the second I began mapping out the material necessities and directions for a 7-colour structure, I had to see what a 2-colour model would appear like too. I can’t assist myself… I’m slightly additional, and I’m completely okay with that!
A few of my all-time favorite quilts have been in Kona Black and Pure, particularly when the design is tremendous geometric. So, after all, I needed to attempt it with the Birds Hill Quilt and let me inform you, it did not disappoint!
Let’s check out the Birds Hill – Summer season Berry quilt! I made this one within the depths of a chilly, darkish Canadian winter, so naturally, I did what felt like hope in quilt kind—I pulled materials that might solely be described as pure summer season berry enjoyable!
- Navy
- Fog
- Cadet
- Dresden Blue
- Curry
- Deep Rose
- Cantaloupe
Since this quilt felt like a celebration to me, I went all in with the backing, Confetti by RJR Studio, paired with Kona Fog for the binding. I had picked up the Confetti cloth at a neighborhood quilt store however got here up only a bit brief, so I acquired artistic! I used some additional HSTs, turned them into blocks, and made slightly “get together within the again.”
For the quilting, I needed to emphasise the daring, geometric design created by rotating the blocks. So, I echoed these shapes with a quilting sample that varieties a refined “W” throughout the width of the quilt, then repeating it with 1” spacing for additional texture. I used 50wt Aurifil thread in Pure White (2021) so as to add a little bit of brightness and make these particulars pop!
Birds Hill Material Bundles
For these of you who’re able to make your individual Birds Hill Quilt, we’ve made issues straightforward for you! There are curated bundles within the store, plus easy-peasy binding add-ons in each Kona Cotton and Essex Linen!
Should you make your individual Birds Hill Quilt, I’d like to see it! It makes my day after I can take a look at your TBS quilts! Ensure to make use of the hashtags #birdshillquilt and #blanketstatementpatterns… you would possibly even get featured on our social media or in our e-newsletter!
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Have questions on this sample or every other ones within the store? Please attain out to good day@theblanketstatement.ca and we’ll provide help to out!
