The Friends All Around mini quiltalong provided quilters with a chance to play with color, composition and get comfortable with curved piecing.
VIDEO RECORDINGS of the livestreamed portions of this mini-quiltalong along with the prerecorded piecing tutorial are available in three parts on our YouTube channel:
Fabric selection and layout options
PIECING TUTORIAL–click to watch video
Working with templates and piecing curves
Quilting and finishing
PATTERN
The Friends All Around pattern makes a 56″x56″ quilt though it can be adapted easily to any size. This is a stash and scrap friendly project—material requirements and instructions are in the pattern. The pattern is available as a digital download for just $10 or in print in Modern Quilts Illustrated #15. The patterns include templates that can be traced to cardstock or template plastic. The quilt can also be made using our acrylic Modern Circles template set if you prefer working with rigid templates.
VARIATIONS
We discuss variations in the videos above, but you may also find the following illustrations helpful. In addition, quilters are posting their own versions on the Modern Quilt Studio Patterns and Fabrics Facebook Page.
If you’d like to play with color ideas, download the free coloring sheets with two different layouts by clicking on the image below.
