A little while ago, the good folks over at RJR Fabrics sent me a box of goodies. Inside was a bright collection of fabrics from the Basically Patrick collection. They were destined to become The Motley Wheel. Made of tone-on-tone prints with subtle, small scale motifs, the Basically Patrick Collection is perfect for a project like The Motley Wheel since the prints give a hint of texture without overwhelming or distracting from the main quilt design. In other words, they are great blenders!
Instead of the improv version I made originally (seen here), I stitched together a version with a solid background using the RJR Cotton Supreme Solids in Cream.
I went a little crazy with the stitching, covering the quilt in dense stitching. In the spokes of the wheels, I filled in organic wavy lines. For the background, I stitched tiny paisleys.
I stitched the center last. I almost filled it with paisleys, but when I “listened” to the quilt, I heard it screaming for something different. I decided on a spiral to keep the theme of circles going. I made this spiral with my walking foot. Usually I start stitching spirals from the inside out, but I find that it is quite challenging to start in the center. This time I started the spiral from the outside going in. It was much easier. Give it a try for yourself!
It was fun working with this bright set of fabrics. Would you like to win a set of these rainbow goodies? The generous folks at RJR Fabrics are giving away a fat quarter bundle of 24 fat quarters to one lucky reader in the U.S. or Canada. I’m sweetening the deal and throwing in a free copy of The Motley Wheel mini quilt pattern to that lucky reader. Will it be you?
Leave a comment for a chance to win. I’ll close the drawing on Sunday, March 8th at 9 p.m. EST and let random.org pick the winner.
If you are a no-reply blogger, please leave your email address so I can contact you if you win. To find out if you are a no-reply blogger, check out Adrianne’s post here.
If you don’t want to wait to win a copy of The Motley Wheel pattern, you’ll find one in my Etsy shop.
Happy stitching and good luck!
The giveaway is closed.
229 comments
Color wheel quilts never get old
I find myself drawn more and moe to tone on tone prints. Lovely color Wheel!
What quilter doesn't want a beautiful color wheel like that in their sewing room?! It's gorgeous!
I love rainbows and these fabrics are gorgeous!
These fabrics are gorgeous-wonderful for a rainbow quilt! I love your color wheel quilt-the quilting just sets it off so nicely.
Love the organic wavy lines, and thank goodness you listened to the quilt! The center spiral just makes it. Thanks for the tip about sewing from the outside in; nothing can substitute for experience!
The quilting on the background looks like clouds. Great effect!
Yay for a cheery rainbow! It's all cold and snowy here in KY…
Your rainbow quilt and quilting are lovely! I think we're all craving some color here in Michigan. The snow has melted down a little and the effect is like a smooth, shiny frosting. The sun was out today, and although still freezing, it was quite beautiful to look at!
You're so sweet! Thank you for the great giveaway. I really love this pattern!
ohh wow those are awesome colors and the quilt is so cool. Thanks for the chance
The fabrics are lovely and you can't beat the colors. Your color wheel is awesome. Thanks for the chance to win!
Beautiful vibrant colours! I would love to win. Thanks for the chance.
That rainbow is calling my name 🙂 thanks for the giveaway
Beautiful! I love what you chose to do with this lovely rainbow assortment! I would love to work with these fabrics. Thank you so much for the awesome chance!!!
Thank you for the opportunity, Nicole, and how awesome of RJR Fabrics. 🙂
This is gorgeous and I'd planned on purchasing the pattern in the next couple of weeks. I recently made a quilt and a rainbow tuffet of batiks, and a Motley Wheel wall hanging would finish off the room! Good luck to everyone!
Very cool idea ty for sharing would love to win…..happyness04431@yahoo.com
Gorgeous fabrics ~ they'd make the perfect stash builders! Thanks for the chance ~ fingers crossed!!
Your Motley Wheel mini is insanely beautiful. Thanks for sharing!! sayitaintsew10@yahoo.com
Love your quilt. The quilting is simply stunning. Thank you for the tutorials and a chance for a fabulous giveaway.
Gorgeous fabrics, great pattern. Thanks for sharing!
Beautiful fabrics, gorgeous quilting, and a great pattern! Thank you for the chance to be able to make one of my own!
I like our color wheel and love the quilting you did. Thanks for the great giveaway.
Generous, indeed! What wonderful colorful blenders.
this is amazing and I would love to play with these fabrics and make a color wheel for my sewing area. Thanks.
So pretty. I do love a rainbow.
Oh how wonderful! Thank you so much!
Gorgeous! I will be buying a copy if I don't win, but seriously not turning down a chance to win. The FQ'S are just a bonus.
Wolven at cox dot net is my email 🙂
I just love the rainbow colors. Thanks for the chance to win!! royalquilter7(at)gmail(dot)com
These fabrics are gorgeous! And you Motley Wheel just shines with these vibrant colors!! Thanks you SO much!!
These fabrics are gorgeous! And you Motley Wheel just shines with these vibrant colors!! Thanks you SO much!!
That is a beautiful quilt! I love all the quilting you did!
Okay, I merely looked at those and now the design for a quilt is in my head. What a great way to brighten a winter day!
Your Motley Wheel looks so pretty in these fabrics. I love prints that "read" like solids, but have a little bit of texture to them!
The Color Wheel is such a useful tool to have in any sewing space and for it to made of yummy fabrics – what a working visual reference.
Oh my! Not sure what I am more excited about is making your Motley Color Wheel (I really do need one for my quilting space!) or that lovely bundle of fabric! Your quilting on this version is terrific!
Your quilt and quilting are absolutely stunning! Thank you for the chance to win a great pattern and the bright, happy colored fabrics.
The pattern and the fabrics to make it! Wow, I would be in heaven if I won this giveaway. Thank you and RJR for being so generous.
I have been eying this fabric for awhile. . . thanks for the chance and I would love to make the Motley Color Wheel for my studio! 🙂
Your color wheel is stunning! Those blenders are just gorgeous!
I love the quilting you used!
I have not seen a line of Patrick Lose's fabrics I have not loved. The color wheel, though simple, lets you experiment with color, sewing wedges and quilting all in a small fun way!
Diane in Wyoming
The Motley Color Wheel is so pretty, love the quilting as it's the perfect accent to set off the design. Thanks for the chance at such a wonderful fabric prize.
Wow! Great give away. Thanks for hosting. Mrscummings2u at Gmail dot com
Wonderful! Thanks for the chance to win these beautiful fabrics!
Pretty! Thanks for the chance to win!
Woohoo! Show me the money/fabric!! Mama's feelin lucky!!
I don't know that I could be sucessful at making that quilt, but the colors/fabrics are so gorgeous that I KNOW I could make a beautiful "spring time" quilt with them!
Such a gorgeous rainbow and beautiful quilt!
Gorgeous rainbow colors and fabric! The quilting is amazing!
Oh I'd love to win these! Thanks so much for the great giveaway!
Love your quilt!!!!
A beautiful and amazing quilt! Thanks for the giveaway! akronne17 (at) gmail (dot) com
Your color wheel is absolutely delightful! I love the colors and the quilting. Thanks for the chance to win, and thanks for your inspiring blog!
You do such beautiful work! Thanks for sharing this giveaway!
Beautiful fabric and quilt! What a great give away!
These fabrics are gorgeous. Love a rainbow. Would love to try one of your patterns. Thanks for the chance!
Love your designs Nicole! Would love the pack 🙂
I am in love with this. I carry a color wheel with me in my purse just in case I see the perfect fabric.
I love, love, love those fabrics! That would be a fun quilt to make!
absolutely lovely and how striking on the solid background…
Beautiful color wheel. Love the quilting
Color wheels are beautiful, but your fabric one is wonderful. Thank you for sharing your talent and the opportunity to win great fabrics.
What an awesome giveaway! I'd love the chance to make your pattern with these beautiful fabrics! Thanks!!
What an awesome giveaway! I'd love the chance to make your pattern with these beautiful fabrics! Thanks!!
I'm a pushover for a full color spectrum, and this one is a beaut! Thank you and RJR for such a generous giveaway!
Wow what a pretty bundle. Thanks for the great giveaway. I've also shared your giveaway on my Giveaway List for just sewers and quilters at wowilikethat.com. Thanks again. (debbie at wowilikethat dot com)
Your color wheel quilt is beautiful and I love the quilting you did on it. Thanks!
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Wonderful quilting! I'll have to try the spiral from the outside.
Nice spiral! I love rainbow quilts, and your quilt is lovely! 🙂 thanks for the chance to win! Here's hoping!
You are amazing Nicole! Wow! The Motley Wheel design is great. Anything rainbow is great. The quilting is beyond great. And throw in RJR's generosity and this post goes down as a winner! 🙂
So many pretty colors! I love your color wheel!
Jackiethompson323(at)gmail.com
oh wow….what wonderful colours! I would be so pleased to win this fabric and pattern. thank you.
My rather lame beginner stash could use blenders for sure! Love the pattern, love the fabric. Thanks for the chance. coudre at dmdrafting dot com
Oh wow I love the colors and would love to try this pattern!!!!! Thanks for the giveaway!!!! sonjasmith76@yahoo.com
Would love to try the pattern – and those colors are beautiful!! 🙂
mrsrahelsbooth@gmail.com
Delightfully beautiful and generous prize! I love your color wheel!
This is a lovely quilt. Thanks for the generous giveaway!
Wow, when I saw this on Instagram, I didn't realize it was using the solids. So pretty and so kind of you to share the pattern with the giveaway.
Love this project and thanks for the giveaway!
Love the bright colors and the way you quilted it. I also love NC… I am from MO.
kdavis1@centurytel.net
Beautiful rainbow colored fabric, thanks!
cork@pa.rr.com
Beautiful quilt and love the rainbow of fabrics.
Love it
Love this bundle!
Love these bright prints! Thanks for a chance to win.
Your color wheel is gorgeous – can't wait to make one of my own 🙂 and the quilting is STUNNING! Thanks for the fun giveaway.
Beautiful- so colorful!
Thanks for a great giveaway!
allisonpogany@gmail.com
One of these days I simply must make a colour wheel!! Yours is amazing and the quilting designs perfect!! Wow!!
Awesome that you are throwing in the pattern! Love the quilt!
Thanks for the chance to win. I love the fabrics and the pattern.
Awesome that you are throwing in the pattern! Love the quilt!
Those rainbow fabrics are gorgeous and yummy. Thank you for the giveaway!!!
sewpreetiquilts.blogspot.com
I love this collection and might have to buy some for myself- thanks for the giveaway!
Love the design and love the color. Thanks for the giveaway. I hope I win.
I like your paisley quilting! so nice and the rainbow fabrics are lovely!
I just love the colors- nice true color. Thanks for the giveaway.
I love it! It's absolutely beautiful! Having trouble posting my comment… Sorry if there are duplicates!
Such an amazing prize! Thanks for the chance at winning.
msrubyrouge@gmail.com
Love the bright colors!
I love brights too and am always on the hunt for tone-on-tone fabrics since they are so easy to coordinate. Your FMQ is magnificent and I can only dream of being so skilled!
I love your color wheel and would love to make one of my own! Thanks for the chance to win. Shelly
Your color wheel is beautiful! Maggiecolorado@gmail.com
I love bright, cheery fabrics – these are perfect! Your color wheel is an awesome way to display them.
That really is a great collection of blenders! And I like the idea of circling inwards, at least on a smaller scale, thanks for the tip!
The ultimate stash builder – thanks for the chance! basaran.family@rogers.com
Oh how my stash could use some blenders!! Love your motley wheel pattern!! Thank you!!
Such a beautiful collection – your quilt shows them off perfectly. Thanks for sharing your quilt and for the opportunity to win a set of FQ's.
I love your color wheel! So pretty. Love, love, love solids too! Thanks.
A wonderful work of art. Love the colors.
love the rainbow!
thanks for the giveaway!
Those cheery colors are a welcome site as I sit here recovering from a couple hours of shoveling and clearing off cars. Thank you!
Now that is my kind of fabric!! I LOVE tone on tone and I LOVE bright colors. The perfect solution! Thanks for offering this giveaway.
Melanie McDaniel: melmcdaniel64@yahoo.com
This all looks good! Thanks for the giveaway
I love the rainbow of colors. Makes me think spring might still be possible even in northern Michigan.
I bought you pattern last week and I would love a chance to win that box of bliss.
Really nice color wheel! I'd love to make a rainbow quilt with these wonderful fabrics!
The color wheel would make a great visual for my daughter-in-law's art classes. I love the quilting you did on your quilt.
This is so beautiful…love how you quilted it!!! Thanks for the sweet giveaway 🙂
cwayons(at)yahoo(dot)com
I would love to win this fabulous prize!
merryorganic at gmail dot com
Beautiful! I really like both thequilt AND the fabrics! Thanks for a fun giveaway!
These colors are striking on your quilt. Thanks for the colorful giveaway!
What a happy rainbow! Thanks for the chance to win! 🙂
This quilt simply makes my teeth ache, it is so yummy. And since your drawing is on my birthday, wouldn't that be like icing on a cake if my name is drawn?! Thanks for the inspiration!
I'd love the bright colors and would love to win both
What a great giveaway and a GORGEOUS quilt! Thanks for the chance to win!
These are great, perfect for a certain 1-1/2 year old girl I know! 😉
Will it be me? It will if Mr. Random picks me. Could it possibly be Ms. Random? I would love to win this collection–and the pattern is a great add-on. Thanks for the generous giveaway.
Such a beautiful design, and the dense quilting is perfect.
I love the rainbow!
Beautiful! Thanks for the walking foot spiral tip. I just got one and can't wait to use it. notwendy gmail
Very colorful, thank you for hosting the giveaway! weitay at Gmail dot com
Fantastic give-away!
I could have a lot of fun with these!
COLOR! after SNOW much white is refreshing. crystalbluern at onlineok dot com
your design and quilting are lovely!! I would love to make your pattern with some RJR rainbow fabrics. What a treat! Linda
Beautiful! I love ALL colors!
Let's sing a rainbow song. One of my favorites from my days teaching preschool. http://youtu.be/zjik9U_Qo_8
What a wonderful way to use your rainbow fabrics!
Oh, I really want to quilt a color wheel! kyliemj at icloud dot com
Love love love how bright and colorful this is!! Thanks for the chance!
I love the rainbow with soft texture and not too bright. Just the right saturation. Thanks for sharing and fingers crossed I get some to work with!
So hope it is me! Love the fabric and your pattern. bhaferkorn at yahoo dot com
Wow! Striking! Amazing colors!
Happy Happy. That's what these color do.
Oh my goodness, I would be "over the rainbow" if I won this beautiful set of fabrics and pattern!! Thanks for the opportunity!
Would love to make one!
I would love to make one of these. Thanks for the giveaway!
Pretty color wheel quilt. I love rainbow colors. 24Tangent@gmail.com
Love those bright, happy colors!
Beautiful fabrics! I love what you've done with them
– lwest.86@hotmail.com
This fabric is Awesome – I want all.of it!
I love the quilting on your color wheel. Perfect!
Well, who wouldn't want to win a lovely FQ pack like that? Thanks for the opportunity!
love the soft rainbow colors
What a lovely quilt, it looks great and the giveaway is fantastic. Thanks x
Loving the fabric….soooooo rich and beautiful…..
Love your quilt so fun and colorful:)
Wow. I absolutely love your quilt. The quilting you've done on that is amazing. Very cool. I would love to win this fabric. I just bought a Layer Cake of Patrick Lose's Basically Patrick – Sunflower this morning where it was on sale for a great price. I'd love to win a fat quarter bundle of his fabrics.
Thank you for the chance to win your pattern as well.
These fabrics are gorgeous! (and your motley wheel is wonderful!)
I think a color wheel quilt is just the thing for my sewing room. AND having those colors by Patrick Lose would be perfect! Thanks for the chance to win these fabulous gifts.
I've wanted to make a rainbow mini quilt for a long time and I just don't seem to ever get some of the colors in the wheel. I think we all have our favorite colors and unless we force ourselves in certain directions, we usually tend toward our standard favorites. Thanks for the opportunity for a great win and the pattern is phenomenal. The quilting is divine, too.
Hi Nicole, it's so nice to meet you! I'm a neighbor to the north (Virginia) Truly I'm a fan of bright colors too…and I love the organic wavy lines in the spokes of the wheels. THanks for the chance to win the pattern and the RJR Fabrics too….:)
Love this, thanks for the giveaway.
I love the colors and patterns.
This bundle made a great color wheel!
Ooh, ooh, pick me, please! Great set of colors and I love blenders.
That's a great bundle. Thanks for the chance to win!
Love your color wheel! I've always wanted to make one! Thanks for the chance to win!
This is AMAZING!!! Love the colors, love the quilt.
What a great bundle of colors! Thank you
I love the tone on tone designs that give that hint of texture. The colors are sensational!
HELLO, What a lovely Giveaway! Thank You for sharing your pattern+fabrics too!
Such Great Colors! msstitcher1214@gmail.com
Nice bright colors!
What a gorgeous bundle. I have just the project for it. Thanks for the chance!
Absolutely gorgeous! So glad you listened to the quilt because it IS talking! <3 Love! <3 You soooo heard it correctly! 🙂
Lovely. Thanks for all the wonderful ideas.
Love the color wheel and the fabrics!
Simply gorgeous!
beautiful fabric, thanks for the chance
Beautiful quilt! Love the colors!
So pretty. Nothing like a color wheel of fabric.
Oh my!! Thank you for your giveaway!! These would make a lovely rainbow quilt for my 12 year old granddaughter!!
Wow! So gorgeous and excellent quilting. Love it!
Not sure what i'll make… but love the colors!
I might make some pillows or pillow cases. Thanks so much! God bless!
ILuvTheEucharist @ aol.com
Fantastic giveaway. Enjoy reading your blog….
That is a super cool color wheel! Stunning!
jarvenpa1ne@gmail.com
Great fabrics to give away! Love the colors!
Would I ever, I would love it. And the pattern too, how generous. Thanks!
Great colour wheel! Thanks for the chance to win.
Love it! What a gorgeous collection of rich colors. Its so you! Loving your color wheel!
I am so in love with these fabrics. They are just wonderful.
I love this pattern and great idea.
Thank you for such a generous giveaway. The color wheel is stunning!
akk_nana@yahoo.com
Gorgeous! Your color wheel is stunning.
The idea of a bright quilt graduating through the rainbow colours is an idea I am rapidly being drawn to…with a denim shaded background maybe. Thanks for the chance to win…and love your colour wheel!
Wendy
WBooth-Boyd@hotmail.com
I've been a fan of Patrick Lose for many, many years. I'd love to win these beautiful fabrics! Your color wheel is gorgeous!
love the colors and would enjoy winning
What a lovely pattern, and your fabric choices make it even more delightful! Thanks for your thoughtful giveaway!
Absolutely in love with your quilt! Just beautiful!
Absolutely in love with your quilt! Just beautiful!
I really like the color wheel, and the chance to win some great fabric.
conguez@hotmail.com
My favorite color is rainbow! Thanks so much for the chance. I love your quilt–especially the quilting. Thanks too for the the spiral in instead of out. I'm going to try that!
Oh my goodness – I would love to win this! My sewing room needs a colour wheel! 🙂
ME, Me!! I would make a color wheel in a hot second with these! Rainbow, fabric, color everything a girl could want!
I love this fabric, but even more how you put it all together looks great.
erin2470@hotmail.com
This is absolutely stunning! Love all the gorgeous color!
I need this hanging on my wall in my classroom to teach the color wheel! What a beautiful creation!!
Beautiful! Thanks for the giveaway. sarah@forrussia.org
Lovely looking fabrics!
Ooh, I hope it will be me! The quilt and fabrics are wonderful!
OH this quilt is so pretty! I love the quilting you did on it. It must have taken you hours to do. Thanks for the giveaway and the chance to win.
Yes! Yes! Yes!! I definitely would LOOOOVE to Win these wonderful fabrics & pattern!! Gorgeous Color Wheel you made!! AWESOME!!!! Thank you for chance to win your Give-a-way! 🙂
This is gorgeous – love the beautiful colors. Would love to win! Thank you.
Love this rainbow! You are inspiring me to make my own color wheel.
(majesticjenkinsATgmailDOTcom)
A rainbow quilt is on my bucket list and these fabrics are perfect! Thank you for the giveaway and love your pattern!
A great sunshinny giveaway!
Gorgeous!! One can never have too many blenders! Love the pattern! Best, Ani playdoll2@gmail.com
I do like a lot of tone on tone prints. These look lovely together!
Wow those fabrics are awesome – and your colour wheel quilt is fantastic. Thanks for the chance to win the fabric and your great pattern.
Pauline
perry94022 at hotmail dot com
I love a good color wheel! Your dense quilting is perfect for this. Also, what a great giveaway- thanks for the chance!
How beautiful and generous!
Beautiful fabric and just my style. Thanks for the giveaway. I am here from the Giveaway Roundup.
I would love to have these colors. I love your color wheel
Rosemary B here
Oooopsie I missed this one
Best wishes and good luck to the winner.
I sure love this color wheeel
I love your Motley Wheel. So pretty!
Slipping in just under the wire… Love those brilliant colors!
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