Modern Rainbow Patchwork Quilts Review

Quilting has a fresh new look in Modern Rainbow Patchwork Quilts by Paula Steel. It features 14 gorgeous rainbow-themed patchwork projects - 3 mini projects, 5 cushions and 6 quilts. The smaller projects are ideal for beginners, while the blankets are for those more confident. Chapter 1 begins with the basics - color, fabric, tools and techniques. In Chapter 2 tutorials cover the skills necessary to complete the projects and serve as a reference. They include blocks, basting, quilting, binding and making an envelope cushion. Both the tutorials and projects are broken down into easy-to-follow steps with detailed illustrations. Alternative design ideas like changes in color, size, fabric etc. are offered for each of the blankets. A link to a downloadable PDF with coloring pages and a layout supplement is included. With her contemporary designs, techniques, fabrics and color choices Paula shows us an appealing take on modern quilting! The complete table of contents is listed below. Casemate IPM released this 176 page paperback on May 19, 2020. It is also available in e-book format. Get your copy below!

contents

CHAPTER 1 The Basics

Introduction to the basics

Using colour and fabric options

Rainbow order (ROYGBIV)

Using the whole Rainbow or part of it?

Types of fabric

Sourcing your fabrics, finding a rainbow

Useful tools / Things you will need

Essentials

Extra fun tools I use

Techniques

Abbreviations

CHAPTER 2 Tutorials

Introduction to tutorials

Basting Quilts

Quilting your quilt

Binding your quilt

Making an envelope cushion

Half Square Triangle Tutorial

Method 1. Half Square Triangles 

(two at a time)

Method 2. Half Square Triangles 

(four at a time)

Method 3. Half Square Triangles 

(eight at a time)

Trimming Half Square Triangles

Flying Geese Tutorial

Method 1. FLYING GEESE 

(one at a time)

Method 2. FLYING GEESE 

(four at a time no waste method)

Diamond in Square

CHAPTER 3 Quilt Projects

Introduction to quilt projects

Vintage Stars Double Quilt

Racing Stripes Lap Quilt

Ombré Compass Double Quilt

Starburst Lap Quilt

80s Revival Single Bed Quilt

Picnic Squares Quilt

CHAPTER 4 Cushion Projects

Introduction cushion projects

Vintage Dash Cushion

Cabin Block Stripes Cushion

Shaded Arrows Cushion

Large Garden Floor Cushion

Neon Squares Cushion

CHAPTER 5 MINI PROJECTS

Introduction to mini projects

Large Rainbow Star Purse

Rainbow Coasters

Rainbow Drawstring Bag

CHAPTER 6 RESOURCES

Shopping Guide

Acknowledgements

Ombré Compass Double Quilt

Starbust Lap Quilt

Cabin Blocks Cushion

Large Rainbow Star Purse

Back cover of my copy.

Modern Rainbow Patchwork Quilts is available in Canada and the USA at Casemate IPM and in the UK and Europe at Pen and Sword Books. It is published by White Owl an imprint of Pen & Sword Books, publishers based in England. 

Atomic Kitty 

Not in the book but a PDF is available at Paula Steel Quilts. 

Download for mini quilt, large tote bag and cushion (pillow).