Molli Sparkles Lava Lamp Pattern

Today’s the day that I release the Molli Sparkles Lava Lamp pattern! This block combines foundation paper piecing and raw edge appliqué. Each block measures 12 ½” by 16 ½”, so they can make a sizeable quilt pretty quickly. Once you make one of these blocks, you’re gonna wanna make another because they become so addictive. My original goal was sixteen blocks, but now I’m thinking of heading towards twenty-five! Or I may end up with two quilts; who knows yet!?

As you can see from the picture above, there’s no rhyme or reason to my fabric choices. I’m just having pure unadulterated fun, choosing my fave fabrics, and mixing them with unexpected others.

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There are so many things I love about the Molli Sparkles Lava Lamp pattern. First of all, it has wide open spaces to use all those large scale, wackadoo prints that I know you have in your stash. If you’re like me, you rummage through that fat quarter bin at the local quilt shop, and buy feature prints with the best intentions. Then you get them home to your stash–where you let them sit indefinitely without any idea how to use them. Girl. I’ve been there. Actually, I’m still there, and probably always will be. Well, now, I’ve got the best way to use them. This pattern loves the crazy, and you’re gonna love finally seeing those beloved fabrics in action!

Secondly, there are an infinite number of options to make this block truly your own. I’ve tried to use a combination of solids, prints, metallics, and a variety of different designer aesthetics to really show off how versatile it is. These lava lamps handle Alison Glass, Kaffe, Joel Dewberry, Momo, Jennifer Sampou, Cotton + Steel, Anna-Maria Horner and just about every other designer or non-designer fabric you want to throw at it. I’ve yet to make a Molli Sparkles Lava Lamp block that I didn’t love!

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Plus, if you start applying lava blobs using your favourite raw edge appliqué technique, there’s no end to the individuality of each block you make. There’s no right or wrong lava blob shape as long as your edges are smooth. (I’m yet to see cube-shaped lava blobs!) I’ve been using Vliesofix lightweight interfacing, and then finishing off with straight and/or zig-zag stitches in coordinated threads. Oh, except when I don’t use any lava blobs at all. What? Yeah, I discovered that some fabrics work just as well without lava blobs, like one of those glitter lava lamps! Check out the Tula Pink Fairy Dust fabric below.

Make sure you check out the Instagram #mollisparkleslavalamp for lots more inspiration in making your own versions. Basically, there is nothing understated about a lava lamp, so this is your chance to get groovy, loud and proud! When you’re ready to purchase, head to my Payhip Store and get your copy. I wanna see your lava flow! Make sure you tag me so I can share your fabulousness with others!

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