Take the Wheel Quilt: A One-Block Wonder for Scrappy Creativity
Take the Wheel quilt pattern is part of the Hand Stitched Home Makers Bundle, available 13-18 March 2025.
Acrylic templates will be available at the end of March 2025. If you're on my newsletter list you'll be notified when they're available (there's a signup at the bottom of this page).
If you’re looking for a quilt that’s as fun to make as it is stunning to display, the Take the Wheel quilt is calling your name. This one-block wonder is perfect for quilters who love experimenting with prints, patterns, and colours while creating something truly unique. With its dynamic design and scrappy style, this quilt is a creative playground for fabric lovers.
Why You’ll Love Take the Wheel
1. Fussy-Cutting Magic
The Take the Wheel block is an ideal canvas for showcasing your favourite fabric motifs. Two of the template pieces offer ample room to highlight designs, it’s perfect for fussy (focus) cutting. Bring those beloved prints front and centre and feature them. Make fussy (focus) cuts that make you smile or remind you of past use of the fabric, bringing the glimmers*!
2. Scrap-Friendly & Fat Sixteenth Approved
This quilt is a dream project for scrap busters. Whether you’re working with fat sixteenths or smaller pieces, the more variety you add, the better! Each block comes alive with contrasting prints, creating a vibrant, textured look that’s uniquely yours. It's the perfect quilt to hide some 'ugly' fabrics amongst the pretties!
3. Endless Opportunities to Play
From bold prints to soft low-volume fabrics, Take the Wheel encourages you to mix and match. Use the outer A pieces for consistent low-volume backgrounds and let your creativity run wild with the B and C pieces. The quilt’s secondary patterns emerge beautifully as you experiment with light and dark contrasts. Mix plaids, florals, spots and more. Don't be shy. Make each block it's own mini collage.
4. Perfect for On-the-Go Sewing
Whether you prefer hand piecing or machine piecing, this project is adaptable to your style. It’s also a fantastic long-term project. Pre-cut blocks as you finish projects using the left over scrap, lay them out on design boards, and you’re ready to stitch whenever inspiration strikes.
Making It Your Own
This quilt is more than just a pattern - it’s an opportunity to personalise and use some of your favourite scraps. With 5 quilt size options, from throw to double, you can customise your quilt to suit any space. And if you’re a fan of hand quilting, this design looks gorgeous with big stitch detailing and includes a design for suggested quilting.
Ready to Get Started?
The Take the Wheel pattern comes with PDF templates. For those who like to use them, optional acrylic templates will be available at the end of March.
This quilt celebrates creativity, versatility, and the joy of quilting. Whether you’re exploring fussy (focus) cutting, experimenting with bold colours, or diving into your scrap stash, Take the Wheel is your perfect scrappy quilt.
Pro Tip: When working with curves, take your time and use the marking points on the templates to ensure smooth, accurate seams. There's no need to pin the pieces into submission. Watch the video (coming soon!) on how I sew a Take the Wheel block together by hand.
Let’s get scrappy, creative, and inspired—grab your pattern and start stitching your masterpiece today!
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