Smashing Petals Quilt... the Retro-Mod Version
Are you ready to step back in time for a moment? This stunning retro-mod quilt, Smashing Petals, is a bold tribute to 1960s style, graphic, vibrant, and buzzing with mid-century energy. Made with a trio of Art Gallery Fabrics; Pure Solids in Autumnal, Rock Candy, and Coconut Milk. This quilt is where flower power meets clean minimalism, designed to turn heads in any era.
Flower Power Meets Pure Solids
The colors do all the talking here, and they’re saying groovy:
- Autumnal is a rich, pumpkin-toned orange, sunny, grounded, and full of vintage depth.
- Rock Candy, a warm pink with a bubblegum-meets-vintage-rose feel, adds the perfect playful punch.
- Coconut Milk cools it all down with a creamy white that lets the bold shapes breathe.
The iconic four-petal design is set on point, giving the layout that classic spinning energy found in mid-century art and design. It’s clean, playful, and full of nostalgic charm, a quilt that could’ve lived in a ‘60s loft but feels right at home today.
A Backing That Brings It All Home
The backing fabric Granny Square in Earth, from the Honey collection by Ruby Star Society, feels like a vintage find. Its crochet-inspired motif gives a wink to handcrafted traditions while grounding the quilt in cozy, nostalgic charm. It’s a perfect pairing: modern patchwork on the front, retro soul on the back.
Quilting That Dances
The quilting features Kalynda’s Onions pantograph, a curvy, swaying design that plays beautifully against the structured petals. Quilted in Pumpkin Seed thread by Glide, the warm shimmer enhances texture without distraction, adding movement and glow to every petal.
Retro-Inspired. Designed for Today.
This version of my latest quilt pattern, Smashing Petals, is made to be noticed whether layered on a modern bed, draped over a mid-century armchair, or hung as fiber art. It’s nostalgic without being dated, stylish without being stiff. The vibe is playful, polished, and unmistakably bold.
Make Your Own Mod Masterpiece
Love the look? Now it’s your turn!
The wait is over! The Smashing Petals Quilt Pattern is officially available!
Whether you're into bold solids, vintage-inspired palettes, or just love a strong visual statement, this pattern is the perfect canvas to let your creativity bloom.
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