Portal Quilt Lessons
Ricky's Portal quilt is made from a single repeating "Lady Finger" shape. A multitude of designs can be created by changing the placement of the colors and the tilt of the single seam in each unit.
If you are into jelly rolls, this pattern maximizes the fabric and yields minimal fabric waste. The quilt measures 72" x 79".
Ricky says,
"Historically, one-shape quilts have always been popular. Quilts with same-size squares, like Trip Around the World, would be the most common. The Apple Core shape has fun interlocking curves, and the trapezoidal Tumbler shape is time tested and true. The seed that sprouted this quilt’s particular shape came from my pondering ideas that would use jelly rolls—the pre-cut strip bundles that many quilters enjoy using. Most ideas are born from the questions, “What would happen if…?” Exploring the answers led me to the creation of Portal."
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Portal Quilt - Lesson 01
Ricky is starting a fun new FREE quilt class teaching his Portal quilt. This quilt is not complicated, BUT it will test your sense of value, color, and light. Get started right as Ricky shows you the supplies needed and the way to start cutting.
Portal Quilt - Lesson 02
Ricky will answer questions and give suggestions on how your "Portal" quilt will look in this next lesson. There are a lot of options, and everyone's will be different. You'll learn so much from working on this project, in particular about value, color, and how to show "light" in your quilt.
Portal Quilt - Lesson 03 - Borders
Ricky has advice on the way to approach the borders in your "Portal" quilt. Placement is key here, so how did Ricky do it? Take your time putting the "ladyfingers" on the design wall in order to get the value, color, direction, and "light" in the quilt just right.
Portal Quilt - Lesson 04 - Showcase and Great Ideas
Ricky takes a look at the "Portal" quilts that have been shown in the forum. He also gives you some answers to questions and some suggestions on how to create new ideas.
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