Hello friends and happy Friday to you! I’m working on something really fun and exciting today - the Confetti quilt encore!

When I look back at pictures of this scrap quilt in process last year, I’m reminded of how much I LOVED the process of making it. It was so many things. Scrap quilts are always a joy, but this one uses the smallest scraps. That really ratchets up the satisfaction level for me. Plus, rainbow scraps!

I also think my choice of background fabric (Firefly Whisper) made a big impact. It has a soft, floaty quality that lends something extra without overwhelming the scraps. I like that it’s slightly creamy instead of bright white. Feels cozier, I think. Luckily, the very same background fabric is still available today!

Usually I make a quilt from start to finish in a short amount of time, but not so with Confetti. I got the idea near New Years, finally was able to start sewing a month later and didn’t quilt her until May. This one I let linger. It was always fun to come back to between projects, and I could already imagine making another when she was done.

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Well, here I am starting my second Confetti quilt! I’ve received more requests for a pattern for this quilt than any other quilt I’ve made. At first I wasn’t sure a pattern was possible, since I had improv-pieced my first Confetti. But, I’ve taken my time puzzling over solutions and come up with one that I think is quite user-friendly and doesn’t involve any improvisational piecing.

I’m creating a foundation paper pieced pattern, but not your everyday paper piecing. This time I’m coding the pattern paper so that you can tell just by looking at the paper how to sew it. Not having to reference another document makes the sewing faster and more relaxed. Plus, the pattern allows for a variety of scrap sizes that you don’t have to pre-cut to size, saving time. There’s even a chain-piecing prep step built in, which gives you a jump start on the blocks in a pleasant, efficient manner.

I’m pretty excited about releasing Confetti quilt next month! Expect to see a pattern go live that first week of March. We’re going to take our time to enjoy Confetti, so I’m running the sew-along over four months: March through June. I’ll be making blocks along with you and in between other projects. And, yes, I’m using the exact same background fabric. I love it so!

This block is made with one of a total of four block templates included in the pattern. Between the different block templates, random fabric scraps and natural variations you can easily allow, if you like, the quilt will have that fun, spontaneous feeling.

I hope you’ll be joining us!