Tutorial – Shadow Mini Quilt

Today’s tutorial is for a mini Shadow quilt.  I found this tutorial on Debora’s website, Studio Dragonfly.  While Debora’s instructions are for a mini quilt, you could very easily adapt this pattern for a larger quilt.  The basic instructions and overall idea would still apply.

Shadow Quilt Supplies

For the block:

• Focus squares = 20 – 3″ squares
• Shadow = 20 – 1″ x 2 1/2″ rectangles and 20 – 1″ x 3″ rectangles
• Background  =  40 – 1″ squares

For the background:

• Sashing =  20 – 1 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ rectangles between squares
• Row Sashing = 7 – 19 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ strips
• Side Sashing = 2 – 17 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ strips

Shadow Quilt Block:

Here is the basic shadow block.  The feature fabric square is 3″ in size.  The key for the shadow would be to select a complimentary, darker fabric for a realistic looking shadow.  While the brown fabric Debora used isn’t too dark it does make for a perfect silhouette.

Once all 20 blocks are made, they are arranged in a 4 x 5 pattern.  Debora cautions that you make sure your shadows are all arranged facing the same way before you begin sewing!  She also provides for a few suggestions for quilting on her website.

I find this pattern intriguing.  The feature fabrics look like they are floating above the background.  What do you think about this tutorial?  Have you already made a quilt similar to this, or have we sparked an interest in making one for yourself?

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