Modern Quilts Made Easily
How often have you wanted to make a quilt, but didn’t think you had the time? When I began thinking about quilting making in terms of columns rather than blocks, that’s when the sewing and quilting process changed; it became quicker, easier, and the look was more modern. Welcome to my first episode on Sewing With Nancy featuring Quick Column Quilts.
During this first episode, learn the streamlined details of creating three unique linear quilts–large or small, the sewing is most enjoyable!
The Heartbeat Column Quilt
The design bears only a vague similarity to an echocardiogram, yet I think you can see why I chose that name! Like the rhythms of the heart, the peaks and valleys of the fabric provide a pleasing and a rhythmic movement. The stitching may be quick, yet the pleasing result is long-lasting. This is a great beginner quilting project.
Heartbeat Column Quilt—Double, Queen, or King-sized
Not limited to a baby or lap quilt, the Heartbeat Column Quilt is ideal for larger quilts. Using gray, white, and black prints with a neutral background, the quilt design takes on a modern look. To adjust to the large bed-quilt sizes, just vary the number, width, and length of the columns.
Interrupted Column Quilt
This speedy queen-sized quilt is designed with a very easy lesson in color coordination. Simply find a print you love for the narrow columns, and choose five colors from the print to use for the column colors. The interruptions—horizontal strips—stop the lengthwise movement while creating an artistic design.
13 Column Quilts in One Convenient Book.
In my book, Quick Column Quilts, I explore how easy it is to make a modern, fresh quilt using a straight-forward column approach. The traditional quilt blocks are replaced with columns of varying widths to create a linear composition. The projects in the book are featured in this week’s Sewing With Nancy. Watch it on your local PBS station or anytime online.
Watch all three episodes of Quick Column Quilts online: Part One, Part Two, or Part Three.
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For a chance to win a copy of the book, Quick Column Quilts, compliments of F+W Media, please let me know which of these quilts is your favorite by leaving a comment below.
Thanks for all your comments sharing your favorite projects from Sew Simple with Rectangles & Squares. The random winner of a copy of the book is Karen W. She shared: All of the above!!! We’re working on a new quilting studio and everything would be perfect!
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Alma
Love the black & white heartbeat quilt! Just thinking of the color possibilities make me want to do this one – now! Also think this would be a great way to use scraps, especially for a child’s quilt.
Thanks for sharing your great ideas with us!
Deb M
All of the patterns look interesting but I would love to try the Folded Flying Geese Wall Hanging!
patricia
Your book quick column quilts looks interesting. I’m always looking for patterns that are a bit ‘masculine’ for my son. thank you!
Carol P
In a heartbeat I would pick Heartbeat!
Robyn
They are all wonderful, but I love the Interrupted Column Quilt the best.
Margaret
Each of these quilts appear quite easy and quick to make. I like the Interrupted Column quilt best because of the sashing.
Linda E in AZ
I make a lot of charity quilts and am quite intrigued by the Heartbeat Column quilt design.
thanks!!
Margaret C.
I like the Heartbeat column quilt as it would pound its way into my stash smoothly.
ROBIN, TX
Interrupted Column Quilt!
Lauren
I really love both quilts! The heartbeat column quilt looks like fun to really showcase some favorite prints!! Thank you!!!
lorrie deyelle
Heartbeat column quilt in the gray and black is my favorite – it reminds me of a city with the reflections at night on the water.
Julie
The Hit and Miss table runner sounds like fun!
Jan C
I like the heartbeat column quilt in black and white.
Charlotte Silber
My granddaughter would love the Heartbeat Column, for being 10 years old (almost 11) she love black and white. She decorated her with zebra wallpaper and bedding. She loves sewing with her grandma (me) LOL
CJ Hines
Love the Heartbeat column quilt–especially with the blacks, grays and whites!
LoAnn Trowbridge
I love the heartbeat quilt. I think I will share with “Comfort Quilters” of Fairbanks, IN and see if we can make a few for charity. We make quilts for victims of disaster relief, people whose homes have burnt, etc. Thanks Nancy. Would love to win your book and make more of your quilts for charity!
Stephanie A
I love the heartbeat quilt in bright colors. It looks like a mirror image.
Jean
I like the interrupted column quilt as it would use smaller lengths, of which I have many
Debe
I like the Interrupted Column Quilt
Judy
I like the heartbeat quilt, but it looks like a cityscape to me.
Bonnie
The Interrupted Column Quilt is my favorite. It is so bright and colorful. Thanks for the great giveaway!
Patricia H. Bell
As a nurse I love the Heartbeat Column Quilt! It is so colorful and happy. Is one I would like to try my hand at making!
Jean Near
Heartbeat is my favorite. I have some fabric scraps that would look great used in this pattern.
Bonnye
I like the interrupted column quilt. It looks like it would sew up quickly.
Nancy N
The heartbeat quilt is my favorite
Mary Ann
I love the “heartbeat”!
ella ruth
I love the heartbeat quilts. Both colors work for me, but I may be partial to the black, gray, and white. Thank you Nancy for sharing with us. : )
Debra
I have a collection of black and whites that would be perfect in the heartbeat quilt. The gray backdrop “calms” the contrast down which has been a concern for many b/w quilts.
Ann Belczak
I love the “heartbeat” quilt. A modern and contemporary look and yet very simple and practical.
Ann Belczak
I love the “heartbeat” quilt. It is modern, contemporary and clean cut and simple to do for those of us with limited time.
pat
I just love black and white quilts and can’t wait to make this quilt in blacks and whites
Carol
Nancy,
They are all stunning. I favor the Heartbeat column. I am going to try to get started on one of my own soon. Thank you for all that you do for us.
Cassy L.
I like the heartbeat column quilt best!
Mary B
The heartbeat, so many, many different looks and sizes.
Eileen Mueller
I like the interrupted quilt design. All are beautiful
Donna G.
Especially like the Interrupted Column!
Starla
I like the interrupted column quilt — very appealing to look at.
Rita
I love the heartbeat quilt in the black and white prints. I would add a pop of red! Love this idea of easier to make quilts for those of us with time challenges.
Tina C.
I like the colorful EKG. Or, maybe a colorful background and the EKG in black or white…..
Kathy Hartwell
I really love the Heartbeat quilt and will put it on my “to do” list. Thank you for your wonderful emails, they are so informative.
Arlene
The Heartbeat quilt is just that – beats up the heart and makes me happy just looking at it!
beth d.
I like the Interrupted column quilt. I would love to make one of these. Hope to win this book.
Savannagal
They are both nice, but I think I prefer the interrupted column quilt.
peaceful
I like the heartbeat column quilt in the black, white and grey. The tone on tone and the patterns in the fabrics makes it more interesting to me.
Lynn
I like the heartbeat quilt as it would work with many different color selections.
Jean L
Love the heartbeat design. I can see it made with assorted black and white prints with a bright color for the background.
Linda
I really like the heartbeat quilt!
Lorij
The heart beat column quilt is my favorite but, I would use a bright color background instead of gray or neutral.
Earlene Ginter
Could I use double knit (have lots )to use in Strips rather cutting it into squares,like they use fabric in the jelly roll thanks
Jackie
The Interrupted Column appeals to me.
Lynne Hoyt
All of these are so versatile, it is hard to chose a favorite. Probably whichever one I was working on!
Peggy
I like the Interrupted Column Quilt the best. Great ideas, thanks for sharing.
Kathy
Heartbeat column quilt. If I don’t win, I want to buy the book.
Kathleen Drzik
I REALLY like the Heartbeat Column the best – with all the bright colors – then the Heartbeat Column gray, black and white – it makes me think of a City skyline.
Sharon Jordan
I prefer Interrupted Columns, but may try the others in bright colors!
Lynne S of Oz
The heartbeat quilt speaks to me – I love that style of quilt.
Christine
The Heartbeat Column Quilt in Black and White is my favorite!
Deveda Ortiz
The Heartbeat because you said it would make a great beginner quilt, which is what I am.
Faye Johnson-Lynch
I’m in love with the interrupted columns quilt. The pattern really makes the colors POP!
Rosalee
I really like the interrupted quilt, but all are gorgeous!!!!
Marty
Tumbling Tumblers is first one I’ll make from this books refreshing patterns. Quilt guild I attend is always talking about 12.5″ blocks for everything; would love to encourage a group column quilt!
Kay Coffin
Love the interrupted quilt!
Linda
My choice is the heartbeat quilt, which has a striking presence and infinite possibilities for color choices! Best of all, the skill level is one that I could tackle comfortably. Thanks for the videos, which are always so helpful!
Martha Hood
All of these quilts look great- would love to do them all – my first choice would be the Heartbeat in black and white- just makes a finish on your room – thanks for these idea
Anne H
I am drawn to the Interrupted Column Quilt. I have tried some other modern quilts but they are more rows within columns. You are correct, they are easier and faster to put together.
Mary Wippold
I like the tumbling tumblers quilt. It’s my favorite.
Deborah Whaley
Tough decision! I love the colors in the heartbeat quilt but I also like the Interrupted columns quilt.
Lillian K
I really like the black & white heartbeat quilt. I have really been “into” black and white quilts lately.
Marianne in TN
My favorite…. and I plan to make one….. is the interrupted column
Heidi S
I love the Heartbeat quilt. I’m already thinking about how to personalize it for my sister who is a cardiac nurse 🙂
Chris Reeske
I’ve got a lot of black, white and gray scraps just waiting for the neutral heartbeat. Thanks for the great idea.
Adeline
this opens up a new venue. You could evven make Roman columns if you could find the right material!
Judie Zedeck
I love the Heartbeat Column, especially in the black, white and gray. It’s so nice to see patterns that are not so fussy!!
Nancy Scierka
I love the black and white heartbeat quilt. I already have a stash of black and white strips!!!
Nancy E Johnson
I love the black, white and gray quilt.
Thunder Kaplan
I really like the heartbeats in greys. Thanks for the chance to win , what looks to be a wonderful book.
Karol
Oh, no question I Love the Heartbeat quilt in the grays. Just gorgeous!!
Karen
Heartbeat columns without a doubt!
kate
Everyone loves the black version so do I, but from a earlier post I was so drawn to your wind chime quilt, I’ve even drawn it out on the “Beast” (computer) it was so vibrant!
Helen Stewart
The black, white and gray heartbeat quilt would be great to make for a grandson whose request is for a quilt of those colors! Thanks so much for the ideas you share with us!
Donna
I love the first heart beat because I like color
I have a lot of ideas running thru my head for color
thinking it would be a great lap quilt or wrap for a cncer patient
thanks for the ideas you give me
margaret
I like the interrupted pattern – all of them have virtually limitless possibilities
Amy Anson
I actually love all of them as I see great potential in each. But if asked, I would say that I would make the second heartbeat quilt. It is lovely in the black/white/gray combo but I can easily envision it in any monochromatic scheme. I definitely like the strip concept vs blocks. Oh, dear, I’ve just added another project to my list.
Deb T
I know the contest is over, but I love the Heartbeat quilt. I saw it a couple of years ago and fell in love. Last week I finally put it all together in red/orange and green batiks with a flower print. Turned out so cute. Now for the quilting. 🙂
Donna E. Wynn
I really liked all three, but my eyes kept going back to the Interrupted Column Quilt. The colors are so vibrant!