Today I’m sharing the original City Tiles Quilt. This is how I originally wrote this quilt pattern. And then I thought it looked too scrappy and didn’t work. So I never shared it and tucked it away as a quilt fail. I added a little more consistency to the final pattern but this one really shows why it’s called “Tiles”. The original inspiration came from ceramic tiles.
Pattern available in my pattern shop.
I don’t like having quilt tops lying around so I decided to finish it off anyways. When I started posting it on Instagram it got such a great response that I was kind of surprised. I have to say, as I started quilting it and finishing it off, I started to love it again. I was so smitten with this Cotton and Steel Clover line and didn’t feel like I was doing it justice. But now that it’s done, I’m loving all of it again!
I quilted straight diagonal lines using my walking foot. I kind of had plans to do diamonds, but this thing is huge so I stopped at diagonal lines and called it good enough 😉
I buy my batting by the roll from Warm and Natural and this time I decided to try their warm and plush batting. It definitely has more loft than any other batting I’ve used! I’m still undecided if I like that extra loft or not. The puffy look comes from using that batting. 
The selvedges on this cotton and steel clover line were too cute not to use. I left a few sheep through out the quilt. A fun little detail that you will find as you look over the quilt. 
In usual fashion, I went with a neutral print from the Clover line for the backing and solid grey binding. 🙂
You can find the this City Tiles Quilt Pattern in my shop here.
Love the quilt. I am just starting to teach myself to quilt. Would really love to have the pattern.
Thank you Bonnie! 🙂
I love every single photo, Emily! They’re all beautiful! My favorite is the slouchy one on the fence. Love the surprise bits of sheep selvage throughout!
Thanks Karen! The little sheep are fun 🙂 Cotton and Steel always has the best selvedges!
Saw this pattern on someone’s Instagram and I absolutely love it. I’ve been looking for a quilt pattern to show off the C&S I’ve been collecting and this is perfect! I just ordered the pattern and I cannot wait to make it!
Awesome! Thank you! 🙂
I came over form Comfortstitching to see how you used Aneela’s gorgoeus fabric, but I have been looking through some go your older posts too and love your use of colour. You make happy quilts. x
City Tiles quilt. If purchased pattern can it be used as a charity raffle quilt with your permission?
Did you do this with 16 fat quarters, or did you need extra lengths of fabric to have enough for all the borders and inner squares? I love the design!
Yep, 16 fat quarters works 🙂