Crowned In Grey
Crowned In Grey
Red (Ruby)
Welcome to Timeless Quilt Studio! The Crowned In Grey block is part of a much larger group of blocks made by pattern designers across the world as part of the Shades of Grey Block Tour. I am thrilled to be a part of this block tour with not one, but TWO blocks. My second block is a “partner” block to this one and releases at the end of April.
If you poke around my website, you’ll notice that my style is modern-traditional. I love exploring the meaning behind traditional blocks or giving them a twist to create something with meaning and help tell a story. I do this by using colour to help tell the story as well as combining different blocks together within a quilt. If you want to learn more about using colour to create meaning in your quilts, I have a blog post all about that!
If you have been following the Shades of Grey Block Tour, you will know that there are guidelines for each designer to follow: use shades of grey with a pop of colour and all blocks must be 6.5”. So, how does a designer make a block that has guidelines applied and still reflects the way I like to incorporate story and meaning into each quilt?
The Story:
I joined the Shades of Grey Block Tour for a simple reason: I was looking for ways to get my patterns in front of more people and build up my email list. What I didn’t expect was the story that it would build.
Crowned in Grey wasn’t originally meant to have a gem-like look! That detail showed up as I was playing around with design ideas and once I saw it, I couldn’t un-see it. The four greys are intentionally placed to create a three dimensional effect and the space it creates to hold one bright centre “gem-stone”.
If I choose a stone for my own story, it’s Ruby, July’s gemstone. It is the month my husband and I married. I started quilting as a result of our cotton anniversary. I wanted to make some napkins in our wedding colours, then my husband wanted a quilt. Saying yes to the quilt was scary at the time … but it became the beginning of something I now treasure.
As you choose your pop of colour, I invite you to choose a colour that honours something that is precious to you.
The Goodies (Patterns and Kits)
Patterns:
The small print: All Crowned in Grey patterns are only available as a Digital Download (PDF).
Free Pattern: Click the button below to download your free copy of the block pattern. You will be asked for your email address and can choose to sign up for any email options you’d like.
Mug Rug Pattern ($5.00 now $2.50 CAD for the remainder of 2026): The pattern is discounted at 50% off as it includes the Crowned In Grey block within the mug rug pattern. Digital Pattern Only. The button below will take you to the Store.
Want the mug rug pattern for free? Purchase a Ready-to-Sew kit and the pattern is included as a bonus item.
Ready-to-Sew Kit: $12.25 (CAD)
The kit contains the following:
Fabric to make one 6½” block and one mug rug as shown in the sample photos below. Keep one block to be used with the other Shades of Grey blocks as you like, the second block is turned into a fun and practical item.
Free Mug Rug Pattern - will be available digitally upon purchase. Be sure to add the pattern to your cart. The free pattern discount will be applied at the check out process.
The kit contains fabric only. Batting is NOT included as it bulk and added weight to the letter mail.
Kits are being sent as letter mail and can be mailed out to any Canadian or U.S. mailing address.
Free Shipping: Kits are mailed out as letter mail. This also allows my U.S. neighbours to order a kit without tariffs attached!
Click the button below to be directed to the Store where you can select your kit.
Check out the previous and upcoming Shades of Grey blocks. This is one block tour that you won’t want to miss out on. These blocks are high quality, creative, and a mix of styles to suit all quilting preferences. Who knows … maybe you will be inspired to try something new!
