I finally finished it! I started to design and write a layout for a Kona Color Card quilt a few years ago, but I never quite finished it. Then Kona added more colors, so they are up to 340 right now, and I went back to the drawing board and started from scratch, and came up with three different versions.
Initially I wanted to create a life-size version color card so that I could better mat up colors for projects that I wanted to create, and needed a better idea of the color in person. That is still the primary purpose, but in drawing out the first one, different versions popped into my head and I had to see what they looked like, how they would turn out. There was one that looked really cool in my head but not cool in Photoshop, so that one was scrapped. So that leaves me with these three options, and the math worked perfectly cheat I was trying to accomplish with the third option, the Color Shift. I think the Color Shift will be a permanent fixture on my chair – my lime green chair.
Here are the three versions – tell me which one you like best! And the quilt pattern and fabric kits are available in my Etsy shop so you can make your own!
Version 1 is the Color Slide, 51″ x 60″ – a vertical layout:
Kona Color Card Quilt v1: The Color Slide, 51″ x 60″
Version 2 is the Color Order, 60″ x 51″ – a horizontal layout:
Kona Color Card Quilt v2: The Color Order, 60″ x 51″
Version 3 is the Color Shift, 51″ x 51″ – a tilt on axis using all the Kona Colors and and grey, but not all 340 colors – but still my favorite!
Kona Color Card Quilt v3: The Color Shift, 51″ x 51″
The pattern is available on Etsy – in the pattern you get all three versions plus a bonus PDF with my method for sewing the blocks together with the least amount of seams to stitch together, and how I keep all the squares organized as I go.
I have also listed a precut kit option on Etsy that will give you all 340 squares, one of each color, precut to size and labeled. All you need to do is decide which layout to create and start sewing!
Welcome to the Minecraft Title Block! To create this block I STRONGLY suggest you use fusible grid, even if you haven’t used it on the other blocks! It will help in keeping the small squares more stable.
To create the Minecraft Title Block you will need the following Kona solids: Black White Fusible Grid
I would love to see your Title Block! Please find me on Instagram @myrainydaydesigns and share it using the hashtag #MinecraftQAL.
I had a request from Kelly who is using 9 of the Minecraft designs to make a quilt for her daughter’s class fundraiser; the nine blocks include the request of an Ocelot or Cheetah (the cheetah is the school mascot). I have a feeling there is going to be one happy kid at that school after the fundraiser!
I did a search for Minecraft Ocelot and Cheetah and didn’t find much for Cheetah, but found several images for Ocelot. I came up with an initial concept that I shared with both Kelly, and my son Riley. Kelly liked what I came up with and wanted to add more spots for the cheetah for school. Riley told me to remove 2 of the spots and make it an Ocelot. So with this information, you can either run with it as is and have an option for an Ocelot, or add some more spots and have a Cheetah. Either way I think he’s pretty cute, and this little guy will be turning into a pillow for my son’s bed.
To create the Ocelot block you will need the following Kona solids: Banana Yarrow Raffia Jungle Coffee Espresso White
I would love to see the progress on your blocks – find me on Instagram @myrainydaydesigns and use the hashtag #MinecraftQAL.
This is the last main block of the Minecraft Quilt! Are you ready to create the Zombie block? I think he’s kind of cute, don’t you?
To create the Zombie block you will need the following Kona solids: Laurel Jungle Malibu Black
Isn’t it exciting to have the last block? I would love to see your progress – find me on Instagram @myrainydaydesigns and use the hashtag #MinecraftQAL.
There’s something about the Wolf – he looks dangerous yet adorable at the same time. Like other blocks, he is primarily one color with a few other colors thrown in to give him character.
To make the Wolf block you will need the following Kona solids: Shadow Earth Raffia Black Coffee White
Be sure to save all your squares from previous blocks and check for any leftover squares for the new blocks!
I would love to see the progress of your blocks – find me on Instagram @myrainydaydesigns and use the hashtag #MinecraftQAL.
Today you get to make the TNT block! While more challenging than the other 15 main blocks, this will be good practice for the main Title Block coming up. In the TNT block you will be using 2 different sizes of squares. I urge you to try the fusible grid on this block if you haven’t been using it yet. As you can see the Cardinal squares are the standard size, and half the white blocks are standard sizes, but the center section of Black and White squares are smaller – the same size they will be in the Title Block.
Take your time and cut accurately, go slowly, and it will work out beautifully!
To make the TNT Block you will need the following Kona solids: Cardinal White Black
I would love to see the progress you are making on your blocks – find me on Instagram @myrainydaydesigns and use the hashtag #MinecraftQAL.
You can’t have a Minecraft quilt without Steve, right? My son showed me several different versions of Steve: Diamond Steve, Golden Steve, etc. But we decided to go with a classic version of Steve. Riley picked out the color for the blue eyes himself.
To make the Steve block you will need the following Kona solids: Bona Coffee Raffia Earth Malibu White
Next up is the TNT block which is a little more challenging but still oh so fun!
I would love to see the progress on your blocks – find me on Instagram @myrainydaydesigns and use the hashtag #MinecraftQAL.
I love the way this guy turned out – so simple with just 3 colors but he has so much personality, don’t you think?! Similar to the Ghast, the Skeleton is made of the same colors but looks completely different, very mischievous I think.
To make the Skeleton block you will need the following Kona solids: White Shadow Black
I would love to see the progress on your blocks – find me on Instagram @myrainydaydesigns and use the hashtag #MinecraftQAL.
Today is the Sheep Block – and we introduce a new color! Today we make the Sheep block, who is primarily made up of White and Champagne, with a little Carnation, Blush Pink and Black. Super easy.
To make the Sheep block you will need the following Kona solids: White Champagne Black Carnation Blush Pink
Only 6 more full size blocks to go, then the Title Block and Finishing Instructions! Are you getting excited?! I would love to see your progress – find me on Instagram @myrainydaydesigns and use the hashtag #MinecraftQAL.
