Grand Finale Fireworks Quilt in Grey
Snap, crackle, pop! Who doesn’t love watching a sky full of fireworks on the 4th of July? The best part is always at the end, when the grand finale begins! Sit back and relax – the sky is about to bloom with big bursts of color and lights to dazzle all the senses. The night will quiet – eventually – but you can let summer linger longer by stitching up a “Grand Finale” fireworks quilt in your favorite patriotic fabric. Mine is made using my upcoming Old Glory collection for Moda Fabrics (February 2024).
Pattern Tidbits
The “Grand Finale” fireworks quilt pattern is considered intermediate in skill level. There are two different fireworks blocks: a big bursting star (made from fat quarter prints) + a cluster of sawtooth stars (made with charm squares for star centers + yardage for star points).
In making these blocks, you will be sewing up 3 different sizes of sawtooth stars. Which means making a bunch of flying geese blocks. Luckily, my instructions use a no-waste flying geese method that makes piecing them easier than ever. If you are new to this technique, you will love it!
The Layout
The most difficult part of making the Grand Finale fireworks quilt will be choosing your background color! Based on that, you will want to select a contrasting accent print for the little sawtooth star points. (For more ideas, check out my mockups on the Grand Finale Layout page here.) Finish it off with a fun border print to frame it all in + binding print in your favorite color.
Quilt Details
The quilting on this is so wonderful – Kaitlyn is always so thoughtful with her pantograph choices. This “City of Fountains” pantograph really brings these firework blocks to life, don’t you think?
- Pattern: “Grand Finale” fireworks quilt by Lella Boutique
- Fabric: Old Glory by Lella Boutique for Moda Fabrics (arriving Feb 2024)
- Finished Block: 18″ x 18″
- Finished Quilt: 78-1/2″ x 78-1/2″
- Skill Level: Intermediate
- Quilting: Kaitlyn @ Knot and Thread Design
- Pantograph: “City of Fountains” by Julie Hirt
11 Comments
Kim Patterson
July 15, 2023 at 7:14 amThis is an incredible pattern!! Love the fireworks! And your fabric is beautiful!! I can’t wait until it comes out!
Dorothy Rainbow
July 15, 2023 at 11:38 amLove the Grand Finale Fireworks Quilt the fabrics looks gorgeous the combination interesting cannot wait thanks cheers.
Dawn Reid
July 15, 2023 at 8:04 amThis pattern and your new fabric is just terrific!
Pati
July 15, 2023 at 8:36 amBeautiful fabric, love the quilt.
Maryanne Richards
July 15, 2023 at 11:38 amYour quilt is beautiful. I just love star blocks of any style and floral RWB fabric.
Linda Kau
July 15, 2023 at 1:18 pmAnother beautiful line and pattern!
Linda Kau
July 15, 2023 at 1:20 pmThis fabric line and pattern will make a beautiful quilt to help decorate our home for the patriotic holidays. Thank you for all the beautiful work you share with us.
Susan
July 15, 2023 at 4:32 pmOnce again, I’m in love with this pattern and your fabric. Can’t wait to make it. LOVE IT!!
Elaine LaPrete
July 15, 2023 at 5:53 pmI hope it will be a Kit
KC
July 15, 2023 at 7:45 pmOh say can you see!!! What a beautiful pattern, fabric, and quilt. I can’t wait to make this for the holidays. So lovely.
Angela
July 17, 2023 at 7:47 pmWow! I love, love, love this new line and this quilt! I hope that someone kits it. Gorgeous!!