Blue and White Quilts

Blue has been my favorite color for most of my life.

The color blue is associated with the wide expanses of water and sky, bringing a sense of serenity and peace. It slows our pulse, calms our mind. Paired with white, it can recall an intense blue sky over a field of snow. It feels clean and brisk.

Dark blue is rated a favorite color. It has gravitas, appealing to men, and is used for corporate logos. It is thoughtful and reliable.

Light blues are used in logos for health organizations. It feels soft and approachable, perfect for babies. It is the color of purity, the color of the Virgin Mary's robe.

It is no wonder that blue and white quilts attract attention.

Now, That Patchwork Place is offering quilters a whole book of quilt patterns on this color scheme!

Blue and White Quilts includes 13 patterns from well-known designers like MODA designers Lissa Alexander and Lisa Bonegean.

Country Surprise by Nancy Mahoney, 77 1/2" x 77 1/2"

 I love the subtle variation in blues in the star quilt above. It makes the stars twinkle!

Cornered by Jill Shaulis,79" x 79"

Blue and white antique quilts inspired some of these patterns. But the instructions are not antique--all the modern tricks and hints and methods are included.

To the Nines by Camille Roskelley, 63 1/2" x 75 1/2"

The nine-patch variation quilt above would be a great way to use up a stash of blue fabrics! It uses a strip-piecing method. I love how the nine-patch white corner squares are against the white background, giving the quilt a light and airy look!

Antique quilt from the collection of Jennifer Keltner, 52 1/2" x 65 1/2"

This Hunter's Star is not as difficult as it looks, thanks to the method used in this book.

Tree of Life by Paula Barnes, 98 1/2" x 98 1/2"

The classic Tree of Life pattern uses Star Singles papers.

Bliss by Debbie Roberts, 70 1/2" x 70 1/2"

An applique border on a pieced quilt always brings it to the next level.

Sapphire Star by Lisa Bongean, 80 1/2" x 80 1/2"

Sapphire Star is made of nearly 2,000 half-square triangle units. Lisa's secret is starch.

Timeless designed by Sherri McConnell, 53" x 53"

Sherri's design Timeless is inspired by an antique quilt.

Singing the Blues designed by Helen Stubbings,4 8 1/2" x 48 1/2"

I love applique and this medallion style wall hanging combines flowers and birds with Wild Goose Chase borders.

Antique Album, collection of Jennifer Keltner, 70 1/2" x 81 3/4"

The antique quilt above proves that all blues go together!

Midnight Sky by Laurie Simpson, 41" x 41"

 White stars on a navy background bring a modern vibe to a traditional pattern.

Blueberry Crumb Cake by Lissa Alexander, 75 1/2" x 85 1/2"

I love the curved appeal of orange peel! Usually, the pattern is set side-by-side, but this variation with a double border and four-patch units is just wonderful. Don't fret about curves: this is an easy applique quilt!

Baskets in Blue antique quilt in the collection of Julie Hendricksen, 62 1/2" x 71 1/8"

Which blue and white quilt is now on your list to make?

I was given access to a free ebook in exchange for a fair and unbiased review.

Blue and White Quilts
That Patchwork Place
December 6, 2019
ISBN 9781683560395, 1683560396
Paperback & ebook  $27.99 USD
(ebook alone -$8)

Find my review of Red & White Quilts here.