Gradient Quilt Pattern - a Baby in Rainbow

The time has finally come!  I have a brand new quilt pattern that I am so pleased to share with you!  Meet Gradient - a quilt design that creates a stunning ombre effect using 7 fabrics.  Includes 6 sizes - Baby, Lap, Throw, Twin, Queen, and King.

This is the scrappy version of Gradient with each colorway made from a variety of prints, instead of a single fabric as shown in the other Gradient quilts.  It was so fun to make a happy rainbow quilt from my scraps!

The Gradient quilt pattern is available in the Busy Hands Quilts shop.

Introducing Gradient

This Gradient quilt was made in the Baby size, which measures approximately 43" x 43".  You will find yourself turning to the Gradient quilt pattern again and again for its timeless beauty.  The pattern incorporates a stunning stream of rainbow colors interchanging from corner to corner.  Oh so rainbow-y!!  🌈

Includes 6 Sizes

The Gradient quilt pattern is available in 6 fabulous sizes.  Gradient uses subtle hue changes to create an ombre effect diagonally across the quilt top.  Make each colorway a single fabric or use a variety of prints in 7 colorways.

Beautiful Scrappy Rainbow Prints

The fabrics are an assortment of rainbow colors from my stash of rainbow fabrics.  Each colorway includes a variety of prints, and I think there are only one or two duplicate prints.  The sashing is solid white, and the setting triangles and border are a fun scattered print of white dots on black.  The backing is Widescreen in Black by Robert Kaufman.  The binding is a red print, found in one of the squares also, and available in our fabric shop right here.

The Gradient quilt pattern is available in the Busy Hands Quilts shop.

See all of the Gradient Quilts!

Be sure to check out the other Gradient quilts in these blog posts.  They demonstrate two other fabric selection methods that result in stunning quilts from 7 fabrics creating an ombre effect, instead of a rainbow.

• Lap size in Watercolors (we have quilt kits of this one!)

• Throw size in Moda Grunge

• Throw size by Connecting Threads

Longarm Machine Quilting

This quilt was quilted with a Heart in Heart Border digital design, which came with my Handi Quilter machine, in white thread.  This design is great because the hearts face both up and down, so no matter how you look at it, you'll see hearts facing you.  With this design, this quilt is perfect for a rainbow baby.

Quilt Stats

• Pattern ~ Gradient, available in the Busy Hands Quilts shop

• Fabric ~ Rainbow scraps, white sashing, black with scattered white dots for sashing triangles, and border, and red print for binding.

• Longarm Quilting Design ~ Heart to Heart Border

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Gradient Throw Quilt Kit in Summer Jubilee

Photo Credit Connecting Threads

I am excited to share a brand-new quilt pattern with you called Gradient!  Gradient has recently been kitted in the Throw size by Connecting Threads in their gorgeous fabric collection, Summer Jubilee.  It's a fantastic red, white, and blue fabric collection.  This quilt kit includes the pattern plus the fabric you will need for the quilt top and binding.  Backing and batting are not included.  This finished quilt measures approximately 59" x 74".

Get the Gradient Quilt Kit here.  This link takes you right to Connecting Threads to purchase the kit.

Gradient is an enchanting quilt pattern that includes 6 sizes - Baby, Lap, Throw, Twin, Queen, and King.  This pattern incorporates a stunning stream of colors interchanging from corner to corner.

You will want to turn to the Gradient quilt pattern again and again for its timeless beauty.  This pattern looks absolutely stunning in today's modern fabrics.  Anything goes with this magnificent pattern!

The Gradient quilt pattern is available in the Busy Hands Quilts shop.

See all of the Gradient Quilts!

Be sure to check out the other Gradient quilts in these blog posts.  

• Lap size in Watercolors (we have quilt kits of this one!)

• Baby size in Rainbow scraps

• Throw size in Moda Grunge

The Gradient quilt pattern is available in the Busy Hands Quilts shop.

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Gradient Quilt Pattern - a Lap in Watercolors

You know how much I love spoiling you with new quilt designs!  While it has been a busy year with caring for my parents and other family members, and now another house move on the horizon, I always make time to keep on designing which I love so much!  

I'm so happy to introduce you to the Gradient quilt pattern - a modern design that creates a stunning ombre effect using a total of 7 fabrics.  Includes 6 fun sizes - Baby, Lap, Throw, Twin, Queen, and King.

The Gradient quilt pattern is available in the Busy Hands Quilts shop.

Meet Gradient, Our Radiant New Quilt Pattern!

This Gradient quilt was made in the Lap size, which measures about 51" x 66".  You will find yourself turning to this pattern from time to time for its timeless beauty.  The pattern incorporates a stunning stream of colors interchanging from corner to corner.

Quilt Kits Available!

Yes that's right, this Gradient quilt is available as a quilt kit in these exact fabrics!  The quilt kit is for the throw size and includes all fabrics for the quilt top, binding, and the quilt pattern.  Batting, backing, and thread are not included.  Contact me ASAP if you'd like a different size of quilt kit, and I'll see if I have the fabric to curate one for you.  

P.S. The quilt shown is the Lap size, and the quilt kits are the Throw size.

Get the Gradient Quilt Kit right here!

Includes 6 Sizes

The Gradient quilt pattern is available in 6 gorgeous sizes.  Gradient uses subtle hue changes to create an ombre effect diagonally across the quilt top.  Make each colorway a single fabric or use a variety of prints in 7 colorways.  You can't go wrong!

See all of the Gradient Quilts!

Be sure to check out the other Gradient quilts in these blog posts.  

• Throw size in Moda Grunge (the quilt on the pattern cover)

• Baby size in Rainbow scraps

• Throw size by Connecting Threads

Oh, What Glorious Fabrics!

The fabrics used in this quilt are an assortment of purples and blues in Mixed Watercolor Texture from the Color Stories by Stephanie Ryan Collection for P & B Textiles.  The sashing is solid white, and the setting triangles and border are solid navy.

Doesn't this quilt just make you want to cozy up in it, or hang it on the wall?!  This quilt will definitely be loved in our new home.  :)  

The Gradient quilt pattern is available in the Busy Hands Quilts shop.

Longarm Machine Quilting

This Gradient quilt is quilted using the Double Bubble #2 digital design by Patricia Ritter, purchased at Urban Elementz, and quilted on my Handi Quilter Fusion with Pro Stitcher in navy thread.  I love the  movement of the bubbly bubbles floating across the quilt!

Quilt Stats

• Pattern ~ Gradient, available in the Busy Hands Quilts shop

• Fabric ~ Mixed Watercolor Texture from Color Stories

• Longarm Quilting Design  ~ Double Bubble #2 by Patricia Ritter, purchased at Urban Elementz

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Gradient Quilt Pattern - a Throw in Moda Grunge

It's a wonderful day to share another stunning quilt design with you!  This is the Gradient quilt pattern - an elegant and modern quilt design that creates a beautiful ombre effect using 7 fabrics.  Available in 6 unique sizes - Baby, Lap, Throw, Twin, Queen, and King.

This quilt is on the cover of the printed pattern.  The printed pattern comes in professional Booklet form, with all of the pages neatly stapled together on beautiful smooth paper.  

The Gradient quilt pattern is available in the Busy Hands Quilts shop.

Meet Gradient - Our Newest Quilt Design!

If you're looking for a quick and easy quilt pattern with wow value, Gradient is all of that and more.  I've loved making the three Gradient quilts I made for this quilt pattern release and found them to be very quick and easy.  The pattern includes simple cutting, simple piecing, with ironing instructions included to take all of the guesswork out.  Do you ever wonder if you should attach the sashing to the top, the bottom, or both the top and bottom of a row?  The answer to this conundrum is included in the Gradient pattern.  :)

As per my usual, this pattern includes as many sizes as work out mathematically - and that's six!  This Gradient quilt is the Throw size, which measures approximately 59" x 74".  The quilt incorporates a vibrant flow of teals, blue, and purples from corner to corner, with white sashing and solid navy border.

This pattern is also perfect for a rainbow of scraps, so I had to make one from my rainbow scrap collection.  Click here to read about that quilt.

See all of the Gradient Quilts!

Be sure to check out the other Gradient quilts in these blog posts.  

• Lap size in Watercolors (we have quilt kits of this one!)

• Baby size in Rainbow scraps

• Throw size by Connecting Threads

Gradient Includes 6 Sizes!

The Gradient quilt pattern is available in 6 sizes.  So many choices!!  I love giving you all the size options to work with.  

Gradient uses subtle hue changes to create an ombre effect diagonally across the quilt top.  Make each colorway a single fabric or use a variety of prints in 7 colorways.  See below for fabric selection tips.

Fabric Selection Tips

The fabrics used for this quilt are blues and purples from Moda Grunge.  These colors have a naturally calming effect, making you want to cozy up in this quilt.  These colors are perfect for modern-day decor!  The names of the fabrics used in this quilt are included inside of the quilt pattern.

Gradient uses 7 different fabrics to create an ombre illusion across the quilt top.  Here are some ideas for fabric selection.  

• A rainbow of seven colorways - Click here to see a quilt made like this.

• Three colorways, with a range of hues in each colorway.  This quilt is made like this.  There are three teals, one navy, and three purples.

• Two colorways, with a range of hues in each colorway.  Click here to see a quilt made like this.  There are four blues and three purples.

The Gradient quilt pattern is available in the Busy Hands Quilts shop.

Longarm Quilting

Gradient was quilted with the Mirage digital design by Hermione Agee (purchased at Lorien Quilting) on my Handi Quilter Fusion with ProStitcher with navy blue thread.  The design was sized at 17" in height, but I think 14"-15" would be a better fit, as the 17" barely fit on the longarm after the quilt was advanced on the rails a few times.

Quilt Stats

• Pattern ~ Gradient, available in the Busy Hands Quilts shop

• Quilt size ~ Throw 59" x 74"

• Fabric ~ Moda Grunge - exact colors are listed inside the quilt pattern

• Longarm Quilting Design ~ Mirage by Hermione Agee, purchased at Lorien Quilting.

• Backing  ~ Mixed Watercolor Texture in Dark Blue from Color Stories by Stephanie Ryan Collection for P & B Textiles

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