Fall into a Quilt Along: Setting Tutorial

The grand reveal of our Fall into a Quilt Along mystery quilt is here! I had a bit of trouble with the lighting for the pictures, but I’m thrilled with my quilt. If you missed the final block, it’s this adorable owl. To find links to the rest of the past blocks and general information, visit my quilt along page. Remember, all block patterns will be free until the quilt along ends on November 12, 2018.

I’m really excited about my setting for this quilt. My goal was to create something stunning that’s way easier than it looks. I know some people struggled with getting the blocks to come out the right size. I’ve compensated for that by framing then trimming every block. The diamond sashings are also trimmed after piecing, and the points float away from the seam (so you don’t have to worry about losing your points!). With the blocks and sashing all the same size, the top sews together like a dream. I hope you’ll give it a try!

For this layout, you’ll need 4 1/2 yards of background fabric to complete your quilt (not counting what you’ve already used in the blocks). Of course, you could also get creative and use different fabrics. I’m excited to see what you make!

Just like the blocks, the pattern for this setting is guaranteed to be free until the quilt along ends on November 12, 2018.

More Setting Ideas

All seven quilt along hosts are sharing their own finished quilt tops with setting tutorials. Be sure to check them out!

Abbie Danahy at Sparkle On
April Adams at JANDA Bend Quilts
Bobbi Bridgeman at Snowy Days Quilting <--- That's me!
Jennifer Fulton at Inquiring Quilter
Karen Thurn at Tu-Na Quilts, Travels, and Eats
Sherry Shish at Powered by Quilting
Vanda Chittenden at Quilting with Vanda

A Special Announcement

Many have asked if we will be doing another quilt along, and the answer is yes! We’re still hashing out the details, but you can expect a quilt along in 2019. We’ll be posting as soon as we know more. Follow the blog, keep an eye on our Facebook group, or check out the Instagram hashtag #quiltypartnersindesign to catch the announcement.

Grand Prize

We have an incredible grand prize package that’s worth $200! Anyone over 18 is eligible to win, including international participants.

To be entered in the drawing, you need to make a complete quilt top with all 12 quilt along blocks. There's no need to have it quilted. Simply share your finished quilt top on Instagram with the hashtag #fallintoaqal, in the Partners in Design Facebook group, or in the linky party below. The deadline for entry is 11:59 pm Eastern time on November 12, 2018.

What are the prizes? I’m so glad you asked! Our grand prize winner will recieve:

An Island Batik 24 piece fat eighth bundle of the Pumpkin Patch fabric collection.

One Warm Company queen size batting

Exclusive Shabby Fabric quilt pattern “Blessings of Spring” designed by Jennifer Bosworth. The pattern set includes patterns for all 9 blocks to finish to 56" x 62".
An Omnigrid zipper pouch containing an Omnigrid 4” square ruler and a
pair of 4-Inch Needlecraft scissors
A six month subscription to Make Modern Magazine