March 2020 – Happy Cloud Creations

You can grab a copy of the pattern here!!
Paper (USA)
Digital (USA)
Digital (International)

When I was first drawing up my KaBam Quilt Pattern I was trying to design an explosion from a comic book. So hence the name KaBam! I drew this up probably a year ago and was hoping to make a King size quilt eventually for my bed.

When I found out my sister in law was having a boy and the babies room was going to be star/galaxy/star wars theme. I thought this design would be perfect for his room! The parents said they liked the dark side. So for them it is a planet exploding from a Death Star. But I also think it looks like a huge star.

I went searching in the Stash Fabrics store to find the perfect fabrics.
Blue (Background) – Figo Fabrics – Shooting stars in Blue
Red – Gingiber –Blizzard in Berry
Red/Orange – Alison Glass – Cross stitch Tiger
Orange – Robert Kaufman Fabrics – Zest in Cedar
Dark Yellow – Dear Stella – Dash Flow in Amber
Bright Yellow –Dear Stella – Moonscape in Banana

I wanted to pick an ombre of colors for the star/explosion.

I used Warm and Plush cotton batting to make it a little more poofy. For the quilting I decided to outline the star/explosion. Then in the dead space I echoed the shape out every 1 3/4 inches. This gave the quilt great texture and a cool design in the dead space.

For the backing fabric I found this super cute star fabric by P&B Textiles – Winter Lights Star Dot Blue/Navy Fabric

The binding is half of the Dark Yellow and half of the Bright yellow.

I love how it turned out and was so happy to give this one to my new nephew.

This quilt pattern is great for the adventurous beginner to intermediate quilter. The pattern comes with labels to keep you organized!

The KaBam pattern comes in a Baby, Throw, Twin, Queen and King size!

You can grab a copy of the pattern here!!
Paper (USA)
Digital (USA)
Digital (International)

I hope you enjoy making this quilt! I can’t wait to see your versions! Make sure to tag me when you share them on social media!
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Scroll to the bottom to see the gorgeous quilts made by my testers!!

Happy Quilting!
Andrea

My throw size version!!
I found my fabrics at Stash Fabrics for this one too!
A – Net in Navy by Dear Stella
B – Sangria Kona Cotton
C – Moonscape in Cockatoo by Dear Stella
D – Nectarine Kona Cotton
E – Moonscape in Banana by Dear Stella
F – Royal Kona Cotton

Check out some of the gorgeous quilts made by my quilt testers!!!

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I placed a poll in my Facebook Quilt Along group, you all voted for us to Quilt Along with the Rainier Echoes Quilt Pattern!

Paper Pattern (USA)
Digital Pattern (USA)
Digital Pattern (International)

What size is the quilt?
You get to choose what size you want to make! This is an expanding size quilt, so the bigger the quilt the bigger the blocks! It comes in a Baby, Toddler, Throw, Large Throw, Queen and King size.

How do I participate?
You can join my Facebook group to post your progress photos or you can post your progress photos on Instagram with the hashtag #RainierEchoesQAL

Read about the Rainier Echoes Quilt and See all of my testers versions! CLICK HERE!

GIVEAWAY PRIZES!
In my past quilt along I didn’t have any prizes, so I thought it would be fun to see if I could get some people to sponsor some weekly prizes for you all!!

HOW DO YOU ENTER?
You will need to post a photo with that current weeks prompt on Instagram with the hashtag #RainierEchoesQAL or post your photo in thequilt along group!

I will pick a random winner from the photos on the first day of the next week!

Thank you to our awesome sponsors!

WEEK 1 PRIZE:
Pattern Bundle from Happy Cloud Creations! 4 patterns, your choice!!

WEEK 2 PRIZE:
Fabric Bundle from my stash!
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WEEK 3 PRIZE:
Stash Fabrics is donating a mystery bundle of Kona Cotton
AND You can save 10% on your next order with the coupon: WELCOMETOSTASH

WEEK 4 PRIZE:
Pattern bundle by Julie Burton of Running Stitch Quilts

WEEK 5 PRIZE:
Amy Reber Fabric Designer – fabric bundle

WEEK 6 PRIZE:
Fran from Cotton + Joy – Prairie Tracks Quilt PDF Pattern

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WEEK 7 PRIZE:
Emily Dennis of Quilty Love – Quilt Pattern bundle

WEEK 8 PRIZE:
Clover USA – awesome quilting tools

Quilt Along Schedule
Now – Get the pattern, Pick what size you want to make and start gathering your fabrics! Post your fabric picks in the Facebook group or on Instagram with the hashtag #RainierEchoesQAL
Week 1 – April 7th – Cut our fabric
Week 2 – April 15th – Half Square Triangles
Week 3 – April 22st – Flying Geese
Week 4 – April 29th – Make 1 of Block 1
Week 5 – May 6th – Make 4 of Block 2
Week 6 – May 13th – Make 4 of Block 3
Week 7 – May 20th – Put the Quilt top together
Week 8 – May 27th – Baste, Quilt and Bind the Quilt

I’m so excited to quilt along with you!

Make sure to join the Facebook Group to post your progress photos and join in the fun!

JOIN FACEBOOK GROUP! (answer join questions)

I plan on making the Large Throw size in Yellow, Black, White and Royal blue. I ordered some Dear Stella fabrics from Stash Fabrics! I’m excited to make this quilt with all of you!

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