Set In Stone: Love
Set In Stone: Love
Red (Ruby)
Welcome to Timeless Quilt Studio! The Set In Stone: Love block is my second block that is part of a much larger group of blocks made by pattern designers across the world - the Shades of Grey Block Tour. This second block is a “partner” block to the Crowned In Grey block and mug rug.
If you poke around my website, you’ll notice that my style is modern-traditional. I love exploring the meaning behind traditional blocks and giving them a twist to create something with deeper meaning that helps Tell Your Story. Maybe I am the sentimental type, but some objects are more - they are reminders of people, experiences, and big life events.
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.
Set in Stone: Love was a follow up idea to the Crowned in Grey block. I love working with Half Square Triangles and snow ball/stitch and flip corners to change up a block. From a designer perspective, playing around with colour and blocks, sometimes we don’t always see things until further into the project. My initial idea was that I’d have a pop of colour on a heart shaped gem stone like block. Once I quilted the mug rug, I realized that I had more of a heart in a heart effect and the greys created a setting for the heart “gem” to sit in.
I have so many colours that are special to me - I love ruby - July’s gem stone - as it marks my wedding anniversary and if it weren’t for my husband’s request for a quilt I would have never started quilting. There is more to that story!
If I were to turn this into a series of place mats/table runner or quilt, I would choose colours that represented my husband and I from our wedding colours to birth month gemstones and even our favourite colours.
As you choose your pop of colour, I invite you to choose a colour that honours something that is precious to you.
Prizes
Do you like to win things? I sure do!!
All you have to do is:
Make the block before May 20, 2026,
Share it to your social media (Facebook and/or Instagram),
And tag or mention Timeless Quilt Studio (make sure it links back to me and I will receive a notification). If I comment on your post, you know I’ve seen it!
Follow one of my social media pages (Facebook and/or Instagram) so you stay up to date on reminders and see who wins.
The prize - a free Mystery Quilt experience
My next mystery quilt begins October 1, 2026. If you want to know all the details, make sure to select Mystery Quilt and Pattern updates when signing up for my newsletter. There will be additional opportunities to win the mystery quilt for free.
The Goodies (Patterns and Kits)
Patterns:
The small print: All Set In Stone: Love 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. Use any 6½” x 6½” block to complete the mug rug pattern. Digital Pattern Only. The button below will take you to the Store.
Quilting Ideas
I recommend quilting an outline around the heart to accentuate the stone setting and mini heart gem look. I chose to use a light grey thread with the grey pieces and a matching red thread for the red section. I do love a bit of an accented top stitching look in my binding or to top stitch around the edge of the mug rug so I chose to use the red thread.
Want more Shades of Grey Blocks?
Check out the three blocks that released ahead of mine.
Tasha Haynes of Tasha Quilts has created a skill building block that combines Half Square Triangles with Flying Geese to create a bold, directional block that feels dynamic and modern without being complicated.
Angela Wall of Ollie Sara Designs alongside several others are releasing a Halloween themed mystery quilt-a-long. It’s also my privilege to know some of the designers involved. If you want to know more about the Forgotten Rooms Quilt Along, click here.
What a neat modern, Halloween block designed by Laura Metang of Palm Creations. Laura is a fantasy novel enthusiast and this block is inspired! Fabric choice will turn this block into an interesting piece.
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!
