Hi friends,
Today I am happy to share with you a 14 color verison of the Illusion quilt - the Bella and Dot Version.
![Illusion Quilt - Bella and Dot Version by Modern Handcraft](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0615/1199/1547/files/Illusion-BellandDot-Header_1024x1024.png?v=1680015581)
Illusion is my newest quilt pattern that plays off of a checkerboard pattern with a twist! A slight change in the block sizes lets the movement of color and pattern trick your eyes.
![Illusion Quilt - Bella and Dot Version by Modern Handcraft](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0615/1199/1547/files/Illusion-quilt-bellaanddot-quilted-3_1024x1024.jpg?v=1680015423)
There are multiple sizes and three versions to choose from: 2 color, 8 color and 14 color.
The 14 color version in the throw size is the first quilt I designed - and this is actually the first sample I made! This version is great for fat quarter bundles - it just takes 13 for the throw and really has a nice flow of color to it.
![Illusion Quilt - Bella and Dot Version by Modern Handcraft](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0615/1199/1547/files/Illusion-quilt-bellaanddot-quilted-2_1024x1024.jpg?v=1680015423)
Fabric Information:
![Illusion Quilt - Bella and Dot Version by Modern Handcraft](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0615/1199/1547/files/Illusion-quilt-bella-dot-22_1024x1024.jpg?v=1680015245)
For the 14 color version you will need a background fabric of your choice and 13 fabrics to create your Illusion look.
![Illusion Quilt - Bella and Dot Version by Modern Handcraft](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0615/1199/1547/files/Illusion-quilt-bella-dot-01_1024x1024.jpg?v=1680015172)
This selection of solids has a rainbow feel to it without using traditional rainbow shades that can be a bit bright. Click on fabric names below to shop.
Fabrics:
Background: Essentially Yours Black on White Essential Dots by Moda Fabrics
Moda Bella Solids:
- Color 1: Peach
- Color 2: Coral
- Color 3: Melon
- Color 4: Golden Wheat
- Color 5: Saffron
- Color 6: Maize
- Color 7: Green Apple
- Color 8: Aqua
- Color 9: Bermuda
- Color 10: Blue Chill
- Color 11: Little Boy Blue
- Color 12: Cornflower
- Color 13: Amelia Blue
Backing: Moda Bella - Aqua
Binding: Black and white stripe
![Illusion Quilt - Bella and Dot Version by Modern Handcraft](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0615/1199/1547/files/Illusion-quilt-Bella-and-starry-cover-02_1024x1024.png?v=1679603417)
Making the Quilt:
![Illusion Quilt - Bella and Dot Version by Modern Handcraft](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0615/1199/1547/files/Illusion-quilt-bella-dot-20_1024x1024.jpg?v=1680015245)
![Illusion Quilt - Bella and Dot Version by Modern Handcraft](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0615/1199/1547/files/Illusion-quilt-bella-dot-11_1024x1024.jpg?v=1680015153)
![Illusion Quilt - Bella and Dot Version by Modern Handcraft](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0615/1199/1547/files/Illusion-quilt-bella-dot-09_1024x1024.jpg?v=1680015153)
Quilting Details:
![Illusion Quilt - Bella and Dot Version by Modern Handcraft](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0615/1199/1547/files/Illusion-quilt-bella-and-dot-29_1024x1024.jpg?v=1680015219)
For this quilt I finally had the chance to try a wavy stitch on my new BERNINA 770qe Plus. I used the walking foot (foot#50) and stitch #1317. I tried out several of the available wavy line stitches that come on the machine and decided this was my favorite.
![Illusion Quilt - Bella and Dot Version by Modern Handcraft](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0615/1199/1547/files/Illusion-quilt-quilting_-3_1024x1024.jpg?v=1680015172)
![Illusion Quilt - Bella and Dot Version by Modern Handcraft](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0615/1199/1547/files/Illusion-quilt-bella-and-dot-28_1024x1024.jpg?v=1680015219)
![Illusion Quilt - Bella and Dot Version by Modern Handcraft](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0615/1199/1547/files/Illusion-quilt-bella-and-dot-27_1024x1024.jpg?v=1680015219)
Finished Cover Quilt Images:
![Illusion Quilt - Bella and Dot Version by Modern Handcraft](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0615/1199/1547/files/Illusion-quilt-bellaanddot-quilted-1_1024x1024.jpg?v=1680015423)
![Illusion Quilt - Bella and Dot Version by Modern Handcraft](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0615/1199/1547/files/Illusion-quilt-bellaanddot-quilted-4_1024x1024.jpg?v=1680015423)
![Illusion Quilt - Bella and Dot Version by Modern Handcraft](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0615/1199/1547/files/Illusion-quilt-bella-and-dot-10_1024x1024.jpg?v=1680015274)
![Illusion Quilt - Bella and Dot Version by Modern Handcraft](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0615/1199/1547/files/Illusion-quilt-bella-and-dot-7_1024x1024.jpg?v=1680015274)
![Illusion Quilt - Bella and Dot Version by Modern Handcraft](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0615/1199/1547/files/Illusion-quilt-bella-and-dot-9_1024x1024.jpg?v=1680015274)
![Illusion Quilt - Bella and Dot Version by Modern Handcraft](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0615/1199/1547/files/Illusion-quilt-bella-and-dot-21_1024x1024.jpg?v=1680015261)
![Illusion Quilt - Bella and Dot Version by Modern Handcraft](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0615/1199/1547/files/Illusion-quilt-bella-and-dot-14_1024x1024.jpg?v=1680015261)
![Illusion Quilt - Bella and Dot Version by Modern Handcraft](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0615/1199/1547/files/Illusion-quilt-bella-and-dot-12_1024x1024.jpg?v=1680015261)
![Illusion Quilt - Bella and Dot Version by Modern Handcraft](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0615/1199/1547/files/Illusion-quilt-bella-and-dot-20_1024x1024.jpg?v=1680015260)
![Illusion Quilt - Bella and Dot Version by Modern Handcraft](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0615/1199/1547/files/Illusion-quilt-bella-and-dot-13_1024x1024.jpg?v=1680015260)
![Illusion Quilt - Bella and Dot Version by Modern Handcraft](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0615/1199/1547/files/Illusion-quilt-bella-and-dot-18_1024x1024.jpg?v=1680015260)
![Illusion Quilt - Bella and Dot Version by Modern Handcraft](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0615/1199/1547/files/Illusion-quilt-bella-and-dot-15_1024x1024.jpg?v=1680015260)
![Illusion Quilt - Bella and Dot Version by Modern Handcraft](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0615/1199/1547/files/Illusion-quilt-bella-and-dot-25_1024x1024.jpg?v=1680015219)
![Illusion Quilt - Bella and Dot Version by Modern Handcraft](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0615/1199/1547/files/Illusion-quilt-bella-and-dot-24_1024x1024.jpg?v=1680015219)
![Illusion Quilt - Bella and Dot Version by Modern Handcraft](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0615/1199/1547/files/Illusion-quilt-bella-and-dot-26_1024x1024.jpg?v=1680015219)
![Illusion Quilt - Bella and Dot Version by Modern Handcraft](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0615/1199/1547/files/Illusion-quilt-bella-and-dot-33_1024x1024.jpg?v=1680015219)
![Illusion Quilt - Bella and Dot Version by Modern Handcraft](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0615/1199/1547/files/Illusion-quilt-bella-and-dot-34_1024x1024.jpg?v=1680015172)
Thanks for stopping by the blog today friends! You can find the PDF pattern here and the printed pattern will be arriving next week.
Happy sewing friends,
Nicole