Sometimes making a little quilt block is just not enough. Sometimes it need to be supersized! This quilt, Bella Maiden, is just that. It's a large version of the Old Maid's Puzzle block constructed using the classic basic - the half square triangle. I absolutely love seeing traditional blocks given center stage. And by adding the HSTs into the mix, the quilt becomes a lot more interesting when you get to blend and mix the prints and solids into the overall shapes of the quilt.
Bella Maiden's finished size is 64" x 64" with an individual block size of 32" x 32". They're big!
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Below you can see the fabric requirements to make:
I showed you earlier this week that I played around with Gatekeeper and Fig Tree's Farmhouse line. I decided to do the same with Bella Maiden. It really softens it's edge. And I rather like it - I would love to see this quilt made up in this line. I am really smitten with Farmhouse. It looks great with these modern patterns!
And this is another version in one of Pam Kitty's lines using only 2 colors. It changes the look a little when you concentrate on two main colors. This one would be so sweet for a girl.
Remember the pattern sale only lasts for the weekend until 10/12/15.Bella Maiden PDF
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This pattern is available for wholesale and is carried by Checker, E.E. Schenck, and Brewer Sewing Distributors.
This quilt was also seen in American Quilter, May 2014 issue.