Last week I promised you a barrage of blog post activity and here we go with another free quilt pattern release this week! Technically this is not a new quilt pattern for this blog, it’s a rerelease because the Roundabout quilt pattern and for a limited time it’ll be free on my Free Projects page. The pattern got a makeover with some Art Gallery Fabrics materials and an additional quilt size!

Update: As of April 2024, Roundabout is no longer a free pattern and as been updated again with 2 additional project sizes (4 total sizes). Find this pattern in my Shop.

The cover quilt, made in my new Art Gallery Fabrics Shine On prints remains the same 72’’ square size as the original Roundabout pattern. Nothing has changed from the original—just a remake with my new collection.

This is one of those super-fun patterns that’s beginner-friendly and easy but packs a graphic punch that newbie and seasoned quilter’s can both appreciate. Nothing says it has to be a difficult project for it to be beautiful!

Since my Shine On collection has a Farmhouse, southwest-vibe I think these colors and the bold graphic of this quilt would look good in so many decor styles happening today. I love the limited palette on this quilt that picks up the natural tones in the room and has those hits of gold to bring out the antique brass of the bed. For the backing, I used the Artifact Terra flannel from the collection that’s available at Lady Belle Fabric.

Brooke Becker at Lady Belle Fabric has kitted the Roundabout Full quilt in the fabric I used in the cover quilt (image 1 above). Due to short supply of the background (sashing) off-white Shine On Dotting print, Brooke is offering kit options with different sashing choices—they’re all fantastic, just make sure to select which background you’d like or if supply runs out of option 1 you can opt for a pre-order and get it when she’s restocked with the original print.

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Let’s talk about the fun quilting on this quilt that was done by Brooke Becker at Lady Belle Fabric. Brooke is so easy to work with and always helps me pick the perfect design for my quilts. I love the 70s Flower Child look of this panto called, Giant Daisy. For the batting, I used Hobbs Tuscany Supreme 100% Unbleached Cotton that is their fluffiest cotton batting.

Here’s where the Roundabout pattern gets it’s real update with the addition of a Roundabout Baby quilt! It’s so darn cute and constructed about the same way—only the sashing is narrower and there’s an inverse of where the squares are placed on the quilt.

Roundabout Baby is 44’’ square and my sample is made using Art Gallery Fabrics flannels from my Shine On collection plus flannels from the AGF solids and Plaid of My Dreams. For the sashing I used the AGF Linen blend and Shannon Cuddle 3 Wide for the backing to make this a dreamy, snuggly quilt for baby.

I did the quilting on this baby quilt on my domestic sewing machine and opted for simple straight stitching following the concentric rings of the quilt on the squares and a single wavy stitch line on the narrower linen rings. For the batting, I used Hobbs Tuscany Silk batting. The quilt has a lovely weighted feeling and very warm and snuggly.

You could easily make this baby quilt in a weekend if needed—it’s really that easy and a nice size to quilt it yourself.

The pretty crib sheet in this room is the Shine On Paisley Bloom print in knit—talk about soft and snuggly!

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Meet the Testers

It would not be a pattern launch without seeing the samples my testers made with this pattern. This is the part that’s so exciting for me is when these talented ladies take my pattern and make it their own. I have been setting up a Pinterest board for our group and ask my testers to pull images from online and create a mood board for their quilt. From the photos they take of the quilt and the inspiration images I put together a collage that shows off their brilliant work. I hope you enjoy the Roundabout quilt show!

Piper Autumn Fabrics

This beautiful full Roundabout was done by Jen Cannon of Piper Autumn Fabrics in a fun assortment of Art Gallery Fabrics prints and is available as a kit from her ETSY shop! Don’t forget to visit Jen on Instagram @piperautumnfabrics.

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Midlife Quilter

This snuggly winter wonderland Roundabout Baby quilt was made by Victoria Newmyer of Midlife Quilter. Soft toned Art Gallery Fabrics are paired with a snuggly Shannon Fabrics backing and all are kitted and available at Victoria’s shop, Midlife Quilter.

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Terri Neil

I love the earthy tones of this Roundabout by Terri Neil of Quilting Rubies. The Art Gallery Fabrics are from the Wild Forgotten collection by Bonnie Christine. Be sure to follow Terri on Instagram @quiltingrubies and you’ll be in awe of all the beautiful quilts she makes and quilts for others from her long arm business called Quilting Rubies.

Joyce Ulm

Joyce Ulm has really made a statement with her full Roundabout quilt—how stunning is this in a monochromatic gray scale!!! See more of Joyce’s work on Instagram @evamaecustomquilts, Etsy shop, and on her Facebook blog HERE, and does long arm quilting as well!

Tracey Taber-Perry

Tracey always surprises me with her keen eye for using color and this full Roundabout is another beauty! She used Jessica Swifts Pollinate collection for Art Gallery Fabrics. To see more of Tracey’s beautiful work and you can follow her feed @ttabes80 on Instagram.

Elaine Satterfield

When it comes to picking soft, romantic prints, Elaine reigns supreme! Imagine the lucky baby that’ll receive this cozy quilt of Amy Sinibaldi prints for Art Gallery Fabrics and Shannon Fabrics Minky backing! See more of Elaine’s work on Instagram @createjoyquilt.

Christine Trotta

Christine Trotta has a fresh coastal-vibe to her work that is always a treat to behold! Using a mix of Art Gallery Fabrics, Christine has created a spring-fresh palette that is the perfect look for her guest room. Visit Christine’s Serendipity in Love Creations shop and follow her on her Blog as well as her Instagram account @serendipityinlovecreations.

Marija Vujcic

Last, but not least is this adorable Roundabout Baby quilt by Marija Vujcic or Mara Quilt Designs. Marija pulled out her stash of sweet Art Gallery Fabrics favorites to make the most darling baby quilt. She free motion quilted it herself and used some amazing Shannon Minky as the backing. Follow this talented lady on Instagram Marija Vujcic and on her blog at Mara Quilt Designs.

I hope you’ll make a Roundabout quilt for yourself or some lucky person you love. This is a great stash quilt but if you’re looking for a kit or new fabrics, you have some shop options above for a quick kit fix and even more shopping options on my Fabrics page with links to your favorite online shopping sources for my collections. If you’re looking for a quilt that’s a bit more challenging, then I may have just the thing for you with a new (re-release) updated Sunrise quilt coming next Tuesday, February 1st. Told you there was going to be a lot of blog posts coming up!

Roundabout Pattern

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