The Kristen Quilt in Rifle Paper Co. Halloween
As a huge fan of Rifle Paper Co., I couldn’t resist their new Halloween collection. The prints are absolutely adorable, and I knew I had to make a quilt with them ASAP! The Kristen Quilt pattern was the perfect choice to let these fun, spooky designs shine.
Picking the right background and accent fabrics for this project was a bit more challenging than usual. Normally, this is one of my favorite parts of the quilting process, but a couple of things about this collection made it tricky.
Why It Was Tricky:
1. Light and Dark Prints: This collection has a mix of very light (almost white) and very dark (black) prints. I wanted the prints to stand out, so using black or white for the background or accent fabrics was out of the question.
2. Limited Color Palette: Unlike many Rifle Paper Co. collections, which are bursting with color, this one has a more limited palette. I usually like to match my background fabric to a color from the collection or find something that coordinates perfectly, so this was a little tricky.
The Fabric Choices:
After playing around with my Pure Solids swatches, I finally decided on a bright green (Dark Citron) for the accent fabric. For the background, I ordered both Gentle Feather and Ash to test out. Once they arrived, it was clear that Ash was the better choice. However, after finishing the quilt, I realized that Dark Citron and Ash have almost the same value (see image below). If you look at a black-and-white photo of the quilt, you can barely tell the two colors apart. In hindsight, a darker, warm gray like Steel (see below again) would have added more contrast—but overall, I’m still happy with how it turned out!
Fun Quilting Details:
I decided to lean into the Citron color and used a matching thread for the quilting, and I absolutely LOVE how it turned out. It’s a subtle detail, but one that really makes me smile.
For the backing, I used one of the white prints from the collection, and for the binding, I opted for the same print in black, creating a nice contrast to frame the quilt.
If you’re inspired to make your own Kristen Quilt with Rifle Paper Co.’s Halloween collection, now’s the time! You can find the collection in shops now, and don’t forget to grab a copy of the Kristen Quilt pattern from my shop!