Okay guys and gals – today is a special Main Crush Monday and I’m so psyched! First I get to share with you a quilt I finished a while ago for the Fat Quarter Shop, and then you’ll have a chance to win a $25 Gift Certificate from them! How cool is that??
The Layers of Charm pattern is layer cake and charm pack friendly and is incredibly easy and fast. The free pattern (yes free!) includes instructions for a table runner, crib, lap, queen and king size quilts. For my lap quilt size version I used the Pedal Pushers layer cake (those prints are so fun!) and a Bella Solids in White charm pack.
The top went together in a couple of hours, and I basted and quilted it the next day. I had so much fun with the quilting! I didn’t do any marking and free-handed the entire thing.
Once I figured out the traveling pattern for the quilting I zipped right through it. This is a super fast finish if you need a quick gift or just want to do some easy and fun sewing.
There were plenty of leftover triangles, so I sewed them together and made this adorable mini quilt. It would also be a great doll quilt – wouldn’t this be a wonderful gift set for a little girl and her dolls?
The backing fabric is from the collection and is a vibrant raspberry color. Here’s a peek of the backing:
I’ve named the quilt Playtime because it has such a fun vibe to it and I think it’s adorable! 🙂
This quilt set is available in my Etsy shop.
If you would like your own copy of the Layers of Charm pattern, simply visit the FQS blog. You can also see a video tutorial by clicking on this link.
There is a blog hop going on to introduce the pattern – visit the FQS blog to see the other versions of this pattern.
Now for more fun! The Fat Quarter Shop has graciously offered to give one of you a $25 gift certificate to their store. YAY!! All you have to do to enter the giveaway is leave a comment here. I will leave the giveaway open until 12:00 EST (noon) Friday, February 13 and will announce the winner Friday evening. Good luck to everyone!
This is my MCM for this week – whew, big one! I would love to see what you’re working on or planning to do this week. I hope you will link up – here is how to do it:
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Your quilting is beautiful and I love this pattern; must try it soon!
Thanks for the chance!
ap_lemos at yahoo dot com
I like the quilting you chose for the white squares – looks like a cathedral window. At the moment I am making 28 8ft long table runners for my friends wedding plus 44 long lengths of bunting.
Pauline
perry94022 at hotmail dot com
Very nice!
I love the quilting you chose for the center of the diamonds. It kind of reminds me of a cathedral window quilt.
I just saw the “c” is missing in my “.com” I’ll try and fix it. Shellie
Hello Beth!! Love the quilt!!! The mini one is so cute!!! Thanks for entering me in the giveaway!
Shellie
Beautiful quilt!
I really like FQS’ freebies, and have made two of the previous ones. This one is now in the queue! And making a quilt for a girl’s dolly is right up my alley.
I agree, wonderful quick quilt pattern! Beautiful!
Great go-to pattern! Thanks for the chance!
Love your version using g Pedal Pushers. Too cute!
I just printed that pattern out today and plan on making the quilt this weekend. Thanks for the chance to win:)
I love your quilt. I actually just downloaded this pattern the other day. Have a great day!
I love the doll quilt you made with the bonus triangles.
Loving the mini!
so pretty, thanks for the chance
Beth, it’s wonderful to meet you:)
It’s obvious you had a playful time piecing and quilting your Layers of Charm quilt.
So fun. Thank you for the opportunity.
I love how you used the scraps to make a mini! Thanks for the chance to win!
What a great Quilt!! Definitely agree..very Happy one! Looove it! & the Mini is Awesome!! What a Super way to use your scraps!
Ohhhh I love it! Great quilting! All of your quilting is getting sooo pretty!
I love your quilt! I’ve been wanting to get some of the Pedal Pushers fabric and it looks awesome with this pattern! Thanks so much for the giveaway!
tdkcarpenoctem@hotmail.com
Love your quilt! I have a Pedal Pushers charm pack I’ve been trying to decide how to use…maybe I’ll make a mini version. 🙂
The quilt and the mini are just adorable!
Your quilt is very pretty! I love the way you put sashing between the HSTs on the doll quilt – that is very unique!
Really like your version of the pattern with the same color charm square and your mini version is delightful.
Adorable and glad to see you worked up the leftovers.
Great idea to make the doll quilt! What a great pattern, well both quilts!
Your quilt IS so happy and the mini is so cute! Thanks for sharing and thanks to you and FQS for the chance to win!! 🙂
Debby E
samtaylorcjsmimi (at) yahoo (dot) com
Very nice! Thank you also for the chance to win!
Thank you for the chance to win. I love the small quilt made with the leftover triangles!
Love the raspberry backing! mumbird3(at)gmail(dot)com
This is a wonderful quilt, perfect for beginners to advanced quilters, who might need some instant gratification. (I know I need to make some quick projects to feel like I’ve finished SOMETHING.) Thanks for the chance to win! jacklynnsteven at netzero dot com
Wow – love your quilt!
I love your little mini! Very cute!
I am newer at quilting been doing it for 2 years and still have so much to learn!!!! I am currently making a autism puzzle curtain for my sister in laws class room. I love the bright colors!!!!!! Thanks for the giveaway☺️ sonjasmith76@yahoo.com
Thanks for a chance to win …. I have never made a quilt, but seeing all the lovely handmade quilts here makes me want to start..
Love your fabric choices. Thanks for the link to make the quilt. Thank you for the giveaway!
That’s a really darling quilt. I love the pops of white.
Your quilt is so fun! And I love the mini quilt, too.
The fabrics used in your quilts are exactly the kind I love and the mini quilt is fantastic! My granddaughter would love it for her doll.
It’s so fun to see all the different interpretations of this pattern. Love your quilting
I will have to make this quilt for our Charity quilts at the Quild. Yours turned out wonderful.
Love it and so glad I found your blog thru FQS!
Very nice work on the quilting. It looks great. Thank you for the giveaway opportunity.
Cute quilt!!! I love the little bonus quilt you made with the leftover triangles too. Thanks for the chance to win.
Love the effect of the quilt, Lorraine Isaac
This is such a fun pattern and your quilt is so pretty. Love the mini quilt with the leftover corners. Thanks for the chance to win!!
I adore your mini quilt. so cute!
I am crazy about this quilt design! It can take on so many different looks with the choices of fabrics and I admire that in a design. It can be manly, feminine, baby-style or holiday oriented!
I have a layer cake of Pedal Pushers, so I love seeing your quilt made with it. I also love the mini doll quilt. It would be perfect for my granddaughters! Thanks for the idea.
Wonderful quilt and I love that it seems so quick to make. I love the mini quilt too.
Beautiful quilt and I love the bonus quilt you also made with the trimmings.
I am working on handquilting a quilt for my daughter.
Love the quilt, but that mini quilt is the CUTEST Thing!
I love your your version turned out, especially with the cheery raspberry backing. Very clever use of the scraps to make an adorable mini. Thanks for the chance to win!
Love the line you chose- so cheerful (just what I need this winter!). I love FQS– thanks a bunch for the chance to win!
Wonderful quilts! Thank you for the giveaway.
Hearing you could whip out that quilt so fast is inspiring! Thanks for a chance to win!
What a win-win day. I discovered your blog — loved looking at all your finishes and tutorials, and we have a chance for a giveaway! Love the Fat Quarter Shop and love the quilt you made.
Clever idea to add sashing! Your quilt came out quite nicely. It has been fun seeing all the versions.
Love the colors in your quilt!
Love this pattern! Can’t wait to try it!
Such fun colors in your quilt! Thanks for the opportunity!
Your quilts are delightful! I especially love the quilting on your miniquilt. Thanks for sharing your creations!
The little mini quilt is so pretty, and I would say, forget the doll quilt and use it as a wall hanging.
With 6 great granddaughters, I probably shouldn’t be saying things like that, but, honestly, I do make them doll blankets, only I use flannel for them, because they like the softness of the fabric.
Thanks for the giveaway opportunity.
great use of your scraps!
I love the quilting pattern you used.
Love this quilt pattern! I am so inspired!
What a fun quilt!!
Love your quilt finish, and that mini quilt is too cute!!
Loving the new pattern! Also love the doll quilt!
Cute quilt! I just love that line of fabric.
I absolutely love your quilt and the fabric you chose! It is so warm yet bright! The mini is adorable as well! I am going to be putting something together with the left overs also. They are such perfect sizes for left overs!
very cute. and love the background raspberry fabric.
I love free pattern and your mini quilt! Thank you!
I love your choice of fabrics for your quilt – very vibrant. Thanks!
Such a cute quilt! There are so many great quilts coming from this pattern. Thanks for the chance to win.
What a creative way to make use of the fabric leftovers from the layer cake/charm quilt! Great idea!
I love the fabrics you choose for your quilt! This pattern is So great for showing off fabrics. And your mini quilt is lovely. The quilting really brings it out!
This is adorable. Love the mini doll quilt from the leftovers.
Great idea for the mini. It would be a perfect gift for a little girl!
I love the mini from the extras. Whenever I trim corners like that I use them as leaders and enders. I’ve got quite a stash going of HSTs. Thanks for sharing!
Great job on your quilt. I love the free pattern series from FQS.
Great giveaway. Loving the two quilts you showed.
Love this pattern. And love Layer cakes. Thanks!
Great minds mus think alike ; ) I quilted almost the exact same motif in the middle of my charm squares! Lovely work, Beth!
Fun colors Beth. How exciting to have a sponsored giveaway!
That is the cutest pattern! Love how you quilted it. I actually AM looking for something quick for someone graduating from a program in mid-April, so this is perfect – the fastest thing I’ve seen yet! Thank you! Thanks for the giveaway, too. Love that shop.
I love how your quilt turned out. It is so much fun seeing this done in different colors.
Very nice, Beth, and congratulations for opening an Etsy shop (did I miss that previously?)!
I was just cutting charms from scraps this weekend. This pattern would work great, thanks!
I am loving this quilt pattern! What a great way to showcase some beautiful fabric!! I love your choices!
What a nice, simple pattern-great for beginners lke me! Going to look through my stash of pre cuts and pick out some fabric to make this!
Looks like a great pattern. I’ve seen a few of them sewn up in different fabric already this morning. They all look beautiful! thank you, peterstankovich@comcast.net
What a great pattern – I love your version!
Thanks for sharing your pretty quilt. Will definitely use this pattern from FQS.
What a cute quilt!!!! And, I love the FQS!!!
I love the mini quilt you put together! I just made a cushion out of my scraps 😉