I’m excited to share a fun and simple quilt tutorial featuring a beautiful batik fabric selection and a clever two-block design. This quilt looks intricate, but the secret lies in organization rather than complexity.
If you love modern layouts with a touch of movement and color gradation, this quilt is perfect for you. Plus, it’s quick to put together once you’ve sorted your fabric—so let’s dive in!
The Inspiration Behind the Quilt
This quilt has been on my design wall since December, but between the holidays and other projects, it took a little time to get everything sorted. The biggest challenge wasn’t sewing—it was figuring out how to organize the fabric cuts and block placement to create the perfect flow of color.
The design features a center that radiates outward, transitioning from light blue to aqua and then shifting into pale teal at the corners. To achieve this effect, I needed to carefully plan and cut the right number of pieces for each fabric.
Once that was sorted, though, the piecing process was smooth and enjoyable!
Two Simple Block Styles
This quilt uses just two different block styles:
Symmetrical Block
- This block has a square center with two rectangles sewn on opposite sides.
- Then, two longer rectangles are added to the remaining sides.
- No matter how you rotate it, the block looks exactly the same—hence the name “symmetrical.”
Asymmetrical Block
- This block starts with a larger square center than the symmetrical block.
- It’s built in a log cabin style, with pieces added one side at a time.
- Unlike a traditional log cabin, we only go around the center once before adding a final full-length rectangle to one side.
- The asymmetry makes this block dynamic—you can rotate it in different directions to add movement to the quilt!
Arranging the Quilt Layout
Even though this quilt only has two block styles, their orientation makes a huge difference in the overall design. Here’s how I approached it:
✅ The center of the quilt follows a structured pattern, alternating symmetrical blocks with asymmetrical ones.
✅ The asymmetrical blocks add movement depending on how they’re rotated. You can arrange them in a more chaotic or more structured way—it’s up to you!
✅ If you prefer a more uniform look, you can position all the asymmetrical blocks in the same direction for a cleaner, more orderly effect.
I personally love a little organized chaos, so I rotated my asymmetrical blocks in different directions to create a natural flow.
Fabric Cutting & Organization
To keep things simple, I created a fabric cutting chart (included in the quilt pattern) that tells you exactly how many of each block type you need for each fabric.
Once you have everything cut and organized, the piecing process is fast and fun!
Where to Get the Quilt Kit
This quilt is currently available only as a kit from my favorite quilt shop, Vintage Pink and Green. The kit includes:
✔️ The full quilt pattern
✔️ All fabrics for the quilt top
✔️ Matching binding fabric
In the future, I plan to release the standalone pattern on my website, so stay tuned for updates.
