Ikat Quilt Sew-Along

Let’s get a little fancy!

Some quilts require a bit of planning, a touch of organization. That’s my skill set, so let’s do this together! This summer we’ll sew an oldie, but goodie made up of simple squares and rectangles that together create an intricate effect.

This sew-along is based on the tried and true Ikat quilt pattern! As part of my Color Mentor pattern series, it lays a foundation for understanding value and its importance when selecting fabrics for patchwork.

In the making of your Ikat quilt, you will have many opportunities to use value contrast to define the design. Do you prefer maximum or medium value contrast? We’ll find out together!

Join in on the fun by subscribing to my blog and following #IkatQuilt on Instagram. Your shared sew-along photos might end up shared here on the blog and qualify you to win a special prize in September.

You can sew-along, whatever your pace!

The Ikat Quilt

a study in value

This patchwork design is created with large, 19.5" finished blocks that meet at the edges to create secondary patterns. Even though the patchwork looks intricate, it's actually straightforward to sew with no special seams. Traditionally pieced. Suitable for confident beginners or intermediate quilters.

Pattern includes 4 sizes: throw, twin, queen + king.

CHAI ROSE IKAT QUILT

Value Contrast: High

Size: Twin

more @ Chai Rose

CLEMENTINE IKAT QUILT

Value contrast: Medium

Size: Throw

more @ Clementine

the Supplies

This is a fat quarter friendly quilt! You’ll use yardage for the “sashing” fabrics that echo around the plus shapes. For the main Ikat diamonds, fat quarters are perfect.

Fabric Tips - Use solid fabrics for sashing fabrics C and D to give your Ikat diamonds visual space to shine. Use your favorite prints for the Ikat diamonds outer (B fabrics). Small to medium scale prints work well. Avoid picture motifs (animals, people, etc.). Instead, choose prints that will look good cut up and rearranged! I recommend solids or near solids for the Ikat diamond centers (A fabrics).

Would you like me to choose those fabrics for you? I have prepared two versions of Ikat quilt, available now via my sponsor shops: Amber and Jade. Stay tuned this week for more info.

THROW SIZE QUILT

6 fat quarters for the Ikat diamond centers
12 fat quarters for the Ikat diamond outers
2 yards of “C” sashing fabric (black in Chai Rose version)
1 1/2 yards of “D” sashing fabric (white in Chai Rose version)
Leftovers from your Ikat fat quarters for the Plus shapes!

Get the Pattern

Goals + Posts

Sew-along Goals

Broaden your experience with color value, exploring medium vs. maximum contrast
Learn how to Stay Organized even without a design wall
Start sewing August 16th
Sew 2-3 blocks per week to complete quilt top in 5 weeks

Relevant + Upcoming Posts

Prize

Have you ever snuggled a quilt with cuddle or minky backing? They're amazing. They really are in a whole different category from traditional quilting cotton quilts. These plush, pet-able fabrics make a quilt much warmer and fluffier with a cozier drape. My daughter has requested a Cuddle backing for her Ikat quilt, which got me thinking that you might love the same!

Fat Quarter Shop has a huge assortment of 90” wide cuddle fabrics. Here’s your chance to win 2 yards of any extra wide cuddle yardage in stock at Fat Quarter Shop. Yay!

What a lux way to finish that quilt!

Share your Ikat Quilt progress on Instagram throughout the stitch-along to enter. You don't have to keep up with our schedule to qualify. Stitch at your happy pace and enjoy!