Fairgrounds Quilt Pattern
The Fairgrounds quilt pattern is now available! Hello from the North Pole! Or more accurately, West Michigan, the land of eternal snow and sub-zero temperatures — where I’ve been cozying up in the sewing room and getting ready to release my newest quilt pattern, Fairgrounds.
Some might say this is the best kind of weather for sewing, but those people don't have three young kids. Do you know how long it takes to put snow gear on three kids under seven? Do you know how long those three kids actually stay outside before stomping back in, shedding their dripping wet gear, and then requesting hot chocolate? My days are full.
But back to my exciting news — I have a NEW quilt pattern for you, and it’s joyful and fun, and I just know you’re going to love making it. It’s called Fairgrounds, and even though it’s happy like a fair, it’s inspired by a coffee shop — Fairgrounds coffee shop, to be exact.
Chicago was my home for over 15 years, and where I had all three of my babies! Our local coffee shop, Fairgrounds, fueled my husband and me through sleepless nights, postpartum chaos, and every kind of weather—always with a smile. I’ve always loved their food, matcha lattes, and cute decor, so they get a quilt. Hooray!
A kit for the quilt seen below can be purchased HERE in our shop for a limited time.
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Fairgrounds Quilt PatternFabric Requirements
Fairgrounds can be made as a limited-color quilt using just three fabrics, or as a multi-colored quilt using eight fat quarters plus yardage in two colors. When planning fabric, think of these Colors as light, medium, and dark.
Here are the fabric requirements for both.
The quilt pattern has three sizes. Here is the baby quilt layout in both the limited- and multi-colored versions.
And the throw, which is always the most popular size.
And last, the twin size with added borders that frame the quilt beautifully.
A New Quilt Pattern for Winter Sewing Days
As you've seen, Fairgrounds can be made as a limited-color version or a multi-color version. The limited-color version uses yardage, and the multi-color version uses eight fat quarters plus yardage. And both are beautiful!
Fairgrounds Quilt Kits for Sale
Take a look at the kits we are selling right here on the Suzy Quilts website, and kits sold by other shops we love! Plus, you can see color mockups at the end of this post that you can use to match to your favorite solid fabrics. Keep reading for inspiration!
Fabrics used in this kit:
- Starry in Warm Red by Ruby Star Society
- Starry in Nutmeg by Ruby Star Society
- Starry in Peach by Ruby Star Society
- PURE Solids in Apricot Crepe by Art Gallery Fabrics
- PURE Solids in Dried Carrot by Art Gallery Fabrics
- PURE Solids in Empire Yellow by Art Gallery Fabrics
- Southwest in Pink by Fableism
- Native Nectar in Pink Sky by Fableism
- Moda Bella Solids in Azure
- Moda Bella Solids in Snow
If you want to make a twin Fairgrounds quilt, this is the kit for you! For an elegant, limited-color version of the Fairgrounds quilt, you can't go wrong with this gorgeous kit from our friends at Crimson Tate, made using textured linen and chambray. Sample made by Kim Vogelsang, longarming by Heather Alexander, using the panto Wild Landscape by Melissa Kelley.
Fabrics used in this kit:
- Robert Kaufman Essex Linen in Cadet
- Robert Kaufman Essex Linen in Nautical
- Robert Kaufman Essen Linen in Chambray Stripes
The backing fabric is Suzy Quilts Duval Boho Birds 108" Wideback.
Our friends at Global Fiber Shop have knocked this kit out of the park! The bright, monochromatic fabrics give the perfect bubblegum look and feel and make this one of the most playful versions of the Fairgrounds quilt. Sample made by Sew Erin Jo.
Fabrics used in this kit:
- Speckled Flamingo by Ruby Star Society
- Speckled Playful by Ruby Star Society
- Mini Starry Neon Pink by Ruby Star Society
Show off an adorable kitchen print with this Fairgrounds quilt kit by Sewing Arts! The colors and design are previous, giving the quilt more of a mid-century modern look. Sample made by Julie Marquez, longarmed by Susanne Cole using the Echoed Circles panto from Longarm League.
Fabrics used in this kit:
- Art Gallery Fabrics PURE Solids in Creme de la Creme
- Art Gallery Fabrics PURE Solids in Dried Moss
- Moda Bella Solids in Apricot
- Figo Homestead Haven in Pantry Pride
Ash & Elm Quiltery is a new shop located in the old Suzy Quilts HQ! For their first SQ kit, they put together an adorable limited-color quilt that's perfect for Valentine's Day.
Fabrics used in this kit:
- Starry in Neon Pink by Ruby Star Society
- Starry in Vivid Pink by Ruby Star Society
- Starry in Ladybug Red by Ruby Star Society
Multi-Color Fairgrounds Sample
This sample, made by Amanda Picard, was made entirely using fabrics from her stash. Next week we will post a tutorial with extra instructions for using scraps and fat quarters exclusively!
Longarmed by Trace Creek Quilting using the Suzy Quilts Boho Birds panto by Sew Shabby Quilting.
Limited-Color Fairgrounds Sample
And here's another sample by Amanda Picard using fabric from her stash! This time, it's for the limited-color version of Fairgrounds. Longarmed by Trace Creek Quilting using the panto Clamour Cat from The Longarm League.
Fairgrounds Suzy Quilts Fabric Color Inspiration Mockups
The Fairgrounds quilt pattern is perfect for showcasing Suzy Quilts fabrics! While there are not kits available for the following mockups, you can use the fabric names to create your own kit by ordering through your favorite local or online quilt shop.
The mockups below use fabrics from my Signature PURE Solids, Duval, Evolve, and Slow Summer fabric collections.
Fabrics used in the mockup below:
- Color 1 - Matcha, Spiced, Thistle, Snapdragon, Poppy, Queen Bee, Honeymoon, Hemlock
- Color 2 - Pearl
- Color 3 - Truffle
Fabrics used in the mockup below:
- Color 1 - Matcha, Thistle, Snapdragon, Glacier, Cerulean, Pistachio, Monet, Haze
- Color 2 - Nova
- Color 3 - Pearl
Fabrics used in the mockup below:
- Color 1 - Matcha, Spiced, Thistle, Snapdragon, Poppy, Queen Bee, Haze, Hemlock
- Color 2 - Pearl
- Color 3 - Honeymoon
Fabrics used in the mockup below:
- Color 1 - Matcha, Spiced, Thistle, Snapdragon, Poppy, Queen Bee, Haze, Hemlock
- Color 2 - Glacier
- Color 3 - Pearl
Fabrics used in the mockup below:
- Suzy Quilts Signature PURE Solids in Monet
- Suzy Quilts Signature PURE Solids in Truffle
- Suzy Quilts Duval Boho Birds in Truffle
Fabrics used in the mockup below:
- Suzy Quilts Duval Tiny Moon in Pearl
- Suzy Quilts Evolve Coneflower in Hemlock
- Suzy Quilts Evolve Meadow in Matcha
Fabrics used in the mockup below:
- Suzy Quilts Signature PURE Solids in Pearl
- Suzy Quilts Signature PURE Solids in Snapdragon
- Suzy Quilts Slow Summer Fireworks in Sweet Peach
Fabrics used in the mockup below:
- Suzy Quilts Signature PURE Solids in Pearl
- Suzy Quilts Duval Diamond Stripe in Glacier
- Suzy Quilts Evolve Coneflower in Cerulean
Fairgrounds Solid Color Inspiration Mockups
Sometimes you just want to see how a quilt will look in as many different colors as possible. That's why we always create color mockups at the end of each quilt pattern! Each mockup below is meant as inspiration and does not correspond to a particular fabric line, and you can see both limited- and multi-color versions of Fairgrounds.
For the following mockups, our best recommendation is to match the colors to your favorite solid fabric line. You can also show a picture of your favorite mockup to your local quilt shop and ask them to help you assemble a kit!
