Astra Quilt - Bonus Versions
The possibilities are endless with Astra Quilt Pattern! Such a versatile pattern gives you at least 16 different ways to create a quilt top.
If you’re looking for ways to make the Astra Quilt your own - you’ve come to the right place!
You will be off creating with a few simple changes to the original pattern in no time.
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Riley Blake Design Sparkler Fabrics
Two-Color Block Quilt
The two-color block is a great option to make this quilt your own. You can easily make a few adjustments to any Astra size to get this look. Let me help you with these fabric requirements. First, add Fabric A requirement to the background fabric. Then select the number of fat quarters (FQ) to equal quilt blocks, lastly, add one more FQ for cornerstones. Simple as that, my friends.
I’m working on a two-color block version myself; I’ll use the fabrics shown from Riley Blake Design. Each block will have two different colors; however, each block will share the same background color.
You can see my quick mock-up of what I’m creating during the Quilt SAL. This version can give you an eye-catching rainbow or ombre look. Oh, the options you have with this quilt pattern! I get so excited!
Modern Throw Two Color Block Version
FABRIC REQUIREMENT CHANGES
Fabrics B - F 13 Fat Quarters
Background (G) 4.125 or 4 1/8 yards
SEWING INSTRUCTION CHANGES
As you follow the sewing instructions within the pattern, use the same Fabric B-E for each block and replace Fabric A with Fabric G.
Two-Color Quilt Top
Two-Color quilts hold a special place in my heart. I have not yet made a two-color Astra Quilt but it is on my list to do… if you get to it before me, tag me on Instagram - I’d love to see it!
Modern Two-Color Quilt Version
FABRIC REQUIREMENT CHANGES
Fabrics B - F Color 1
Fabric A + Background (G) Color 2
SEWING INSTRUCTION CHANGES
As you follow the sewing instructions within the pattern, replace Color 1 with Fabric B-F, and replace Color 2 with Fabric A & Fabric G.
Match Fabric A with Cornerstones
A few of my Traditional Astra quilt testers had the “squares” match and I love it! For this look, you will add the Fabric A with Cornerstone Fabric F to get the total fabric requirements.
Quilt by Mary of @embercraftcompany
Quilt by Angela of @angela_belovedquilter
Scrappy
Another version I would love to tackle is scrappy! Making a pillow scrappy is incredibly easy by following the Organize Fabric section of the pattern. It lists the exact measurements you need to make the block. Refer to Table 1 in the pattern to determine how many blocks you need for each size.
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