Pattern of the Month

This month’s Pattern of the Month is Red, White, & BOLD—a quilt that started with a quiet idea and ended up with crisp lines, confident color, and a surprising sense of movement.

Originally, it was going to be a two-color design: navy and white. Simple. Sharp. Clean. But then came the question: what if I added red? Just a little? I tried out the narrowest red pinstripes, and immediately, things started shifting. I made a few blocks, put them on the wall, and stared at them. Then the what-ifs took over: What if the red expanded? What if the blocks grew louder as they went?

That’s how this quilt found its voice. The red square becomes a visual ripple across the quilt, adding contrast and energy without shouting. When I stepped back and took a photo, it didn’t look like a quilt anymore. It looked like a modern art print—structured, balanced, almost Vasarely-like. It was one of those cool “whoa” moments where the design surprises you in the best way

This design is built with Kona cotton solids in navy, white, and red. It’s clean and graphic, but the movement in the color placement keeps it playful. The pattern includes instructions for four sizes (throw, twin, queen, and king) and an alternate layout option that shifts the red blocks in a new direction.

Want to learn more about the process behind the design? Check out the 100 Quilt Project journal post here.

Check out the Quilt Patterns page for full details and to explore the Red, White, & BOLD Quilt Pattern.

100 Quilt Project #16