This Eye of the Storm quilt uses the kaleidoscope technique to transform a floral print into something that looks like a churning wind gust, or a happily spinning pinwheel. This free pattern has detailed instructions that show you exactly where to cut your triangles in the pattern repeat. In the end, you piece together big blocks and each octagon has a unique and different design. You will have lots of fun sewing this table topper or wall hanging!  It could even be used as a baby quilt in the right colors.  It finishes at around a 39″ square.

Class #1 (May 27)–cutting and piecing the quilt blocks.  Class #2 (June 3)–putting the blocks together.  Class #3 (June 10)–machine quilting.  Class #4 (June 17)–binding, labeling, and finishing the quilt.

Supply List:

• 2 yards solid dark (we used black)
• 1/2 yard small print
• 1 fat quarter contrasting small print
• 2 yards large print with an 8 1/2″ repeat height.
• Sewing machine with accessories
• Extra Universal 80 needles
• Basic sewing kit
• Rotary cutter
• 6″ x 24″ rotary cutting ruler
• 2 yards Sew Soft Batting or other quilt batting to measure at least 42 x 42″
• All-Purpose sewing thread

Prewash and press all fabrics prior to class.  If the fabric is limp, starch it when pressing it.