Sep 17, 2025

A Disappearing 16-Patch Quilt... featuring Blooms at Dusk

The Blooms at Dusk Expressions Batiks from Riley Blake Designs is full of subtle texture and tonal variety, perfect for a quilt that plays with light and contrast. I started by cutting 5 1/2" squares from the collection, alternating black, white, and gray for a bold but elegant layout.

5 1/2 inch square pieces of fabric cut from the Blooms at Dusk expressions batiks collection

Kelly Renay left hand holding a stack of square pieces of fabric, with a pen tool tattoo on wrist

Turning Squares Into Magic

Once the squares were sewn into a 16-patch, the transformation began by cutting, rotating, and reassembling. That simple checkerboard evolved into a dynamic, shifting pattern that really lets the Blooms at Dusk fabrics shine. Each square shows off the batik’s movement and depth, giving the quilt playful rhythm without relying on bright colors.

a black, gray, and white batik fabric collection called Blooms at Dusk sewn into a disappearing 16-patch quilt

an angled image of a black, gray, and white batik fabric collection called Blooms at Dusk sewn into a disappearing 16-patch quilt

a close up view of a black, gray, and white batik fabric collection called Blooms at Dusk sewn into a disappearing 16-patch quilt

Your Turn at the Cutting Table

Curious about batiks? This disappearing 16-patch is a perfect place to experiment. Pick your favorite prints from the Blooms at Dusk Expressions Batiks, cut some squares, sew, rotate, sew again, and see how a small twist can breathe new life into a classic block.