Sparks Fly Ombré FQ Hack
Ombré will never go out of style, right?
Not when it looks this good! This 8-color ombré isn’t an official color way in the Sparks Fly pattern, but it takes just a few minutes to figure out how to hack the small throw size!
Keep scrolling to find the fabric requirements and cutting instructions for this ombré FQ version. And don’t forget to pick up your copy of the pattern if you don’t have it yet.
To start, we’re going to follow the instructions for the mid-mod shapes version. Reference the pattern for the star accent fabric requirements.
On page 3 of the pattern, you’ll find the FQ cutting guide for the mid-mod shapes version, baby size. This shows how to cut all the pieces for the center two diagonal rows (the fabrics that have four mid-mod shapes).
For the other diagonal rows, you can use the cutting guide as a general guide to cut fewer pieces than illustrated. Cut the number of B1, B2, and B3 pieces listed here. You will have some leftover fabric, but that’s the nature of a pattern hack.
The tables that list the number of units will not accurately reflect the fabric combinations you need. At each step, just make sure to use half of the units from each FQ fabric. For example, consider the fabrics that are used in only one mid-mod shape. You have two B1 units and four B2 units. Use one B1 in part 1. Use one B1 unit in part 2. Use two B2 units in part 3. Use two B2 units in part 4.
For fabrics with 1 mid-mod shape block, you’ll need 2 each of units 1 through 4.
For fabrics with 2 mid-mod shape blocks, you’ll need 4 each of units 1 through 4.
For fabrics with 3 mid-mod shape blocks, you’ll need 6 each of units 1 through 4.
For fabrics with 4 mid-mod shape blocks, you’ll need 8 each of units 1 through 4.
When you’re ready to assemble the blocks, make sure you sew together a B3 square, and units 1 through 4 that all use the same fabric. And it’s just that easy to hack the Sparks Fly pattern! Check out these mockups for some ombré inspiration.
Show off your favorite fabrics, like the Favorite Flowers collection from Ruby Star Society.
The sparks really take on a spooky edge when paired with these Good Spirits fabrics from Ruby Star Society.
And for a little bit of quilting inspiration, I used the pantograph Orange Dream, which balances the sparks perfectly!