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Kona Color of the Year 2025: Nocturne

Kona’s Color of the Year for 2025 has been revealed, and it’s Nocturne – a rich, velvety purple that feels like a midnight sky. This deep, versatile shade is perfect for adding drama and rich color to your quilts. We’ve rounded up seven stunning quilt patterns, including two free quilt patterns, that really show off what Nocturne can do. Cosmic Glow FREE Pattern By Elise Lea for Robert Kaufman 70” x 92.5” A subtle gradient of blues against a navy background makes this quilt pop. Nocturne is the accent color in each block that ties everything together.   Expanding Stars By Quilty

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February 17, 2025
Kona Color of the Year 2023 Crush
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9 Projects Using the Kona Color of the Year for 2023

It’s that time of year again! Robert Kaufman announced their new Kona Color of the Year for 2023, Crush. It’s a bright pinky-red, almost a strawberry color, and works as either an accent for a bright pop of color or is strong enough to carry a whole quilt. Check out these nine projects, including two free quilt patterns, for inspiration. 1. Arrowhead - FREE Pattern By Ariga Wilson Arrowhead finishes at 55” x 65” which is a nice sized throw quilt. The color scheme keeps it monochromatic and adds a touch of gray for an unexpected neutral. You

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December 26, 2022