Quilt Inspiration: The Ultimate Skill-Builder
Majestic Glimmer is a sophisticated fusion of Michelle’s signature Majestic and Glimmer blocks. By setting the entire design on point, the quilt takes on a rhythmic, shimmering quality that truly "glimmers" from every angle. This project is the ultimate skill-builder, designed to challenge your precision and reward you with a gallery-worthy heirloom.
Project Focus: A Masterclass in Fabric Placement, Shading and Scale
With a palette of 12 distinct fabrics, this project teaches you how to build professional-level depth and dimension. We will guide you through Michelle's expert selection process:
- The Anchor: Start with a beautiful border fabric to set the tone.
- The Palette: Select 4–5 predominant colors to drive the design.
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The Shading: Layer in various shades, mixing small and medium-scale prints with solids and tone-on-tones. This thoughtful mix creates the "glow" that makes this quilt so captivating.
Techniques You Will Master
Because this quilt is set on point and features intricate block-within-block designs, you will sharpen your advanced assembly skills:
- On-Point Construction: Master the geometry of setting blocks at an angle for a more dynamic quilt top.
- Complex Block Fusion: Learn how to seamlessly integrate different block styles into one cohesive design.
- Multi-Tool Precision: This project is a great workout for your Studio 180 library, utilizing:
- Corner Beam™
- Square Squared™
- Corner Pop™
- Tucker Trimmer I™
The Perfect Retreat Project: Designed to keep you engaged and inspired, Majestic Glimmer is the ideal project to take to your next quilt retreat or to enjoy during those cozy December sewing days!
THREE SIZE OPTIONS: WALL (46” x 46”), THROW SIZE (63” x 63”), and King (101” x 118”)
Majestic Splendor Block
Square Cubed, Split Corner Beams, and Combination Units
Spectacular Glimmer
Pop Corner Beams and Popped Shaded Four-Patches
Curriculum
Michelle Renee Hiatt, Instructor
Michelle Renee is an award-winning quilter, designer, and national instructor who has been sewing since before she can remember. She fell in love with quilting over 20 years ago. As a certified Professional Process Expert (LSSMBB), Michelle seamlessly blends her love of quilting with process improvement techniques, teaching others how to simplify their piecing while improving the quality of their quiltmaking.
Michelle Renee is the designer for her own pattern line, Sew On The Go, and her designs have appeared in several international quilting magazines. Additionally, she is a Certified Instructor for Studio 180 Design and many of her patterns have been published in their Modern 180 pattern line. Michelle Renee teaches internationally at Quilt Shows, Retreats, and Quilt Guilds. She is known for the fabulous online mystery series she organizes twice a year.
In 2023, Michelle Renee Hiatt became the Executive Show Director for American Quilter’s Society. She is known for her humor, enthusiasm, and encouragement! Find out more at Sewonthego.net.
