There’s something magical about starting a new project with fresh fabric. The feel of the material in your hands, the thrill of the design coming together, and that excitement of seeing how your fabric choices breathe new life into a classic pattern. Today, I’m excited to introduce you to a perfect pairing: the Centrum pattern and the new Bee Haven fabric line by Rachel Rossi.
About Bee Haven
Rachel Rossi’s Bee Haven fabric line is a delightful blend of vibrant florals, whimsical bees, and charming details. With soft yellows, fresh purples, and touches of calming blues, this collection brings the natural beauty of a garden in full bloom into your sewing room. It’s playful and lively, yet grounded by a serene, nature-inspired palette.
Bee Haven is perfect for those who love a modern yet whimsical style, and it fits beautifully with a pattern like Centrum. The line’s prints range from tiny bees buzzing around honeycombs to gorgeous oversized flowers—allowing for versatility, whether you’re after subtlety or bold statements in your quilt.
Centrum Pattern: A Modern Classic
For those unfamiliar, the Centrum pattern is a modern design that plays with the concept of movement and symmetry. Its clean, geometric lines allow for high contrast, and it’s ideal for showing off fabric combinations that alternate between light and dark or warm and cool tones.
The pattern itself is simple enough for beginners but offers room for creativity, making it perfect for seasoned quilters to experiment with colors and layouts. With its larger block structure, it’s also an excellent pattern for showcasing fabrics with larger prints—enter Bee Haven!
Why Bee Haven and Centrum Are the Perfect Pair
The Centrum pattern’s clean lines and symmetrical blocks are designed to let the fabric do the talking. This is where Bee Haven shines. Imagine placing those charming bee prints in the center of the blocks, surrounded by the calming florals or abstract honeycomb patterns. The contrast between the geometric Centrum design and the organic, nature-inspired prints of Bee Haven creates a quilt that feels balanced yet full of personality.
Here’s how you can make the most of this pairing:
Highlight the Bees: Use the bee prints in strategic places to draw the eye to the center of the blocks. This will give your quilt a focal point, making the bees stand out against the more subtle background fabrics.
Play with Color: With Bee Haven’s diverse color palette, you can create a gradient effect using the blues and purples, or make a bold contrast by alternating the dark honeycomb prints with the lighter florals.
Fussy Cutting Magic: The larger floral prints are perfect for fussy cutting. Place them in key parts of the Centrum block where the design will shine, giving your quilt a polished, intentional feel.
The combination of the Centrum pattern with Rachel Rossi’s Bee Haven fabric line is sure to create a quilt that is both modern and timeless, filled with charm and character. Whether you’re a nature lover drawn to the delicate bees and florals or just someone looking for a fresh take on a modern quilt, this project is perfect for quilters of all levels. So go ahead, grab some Bee Haven fabric, and let your creativity soar—your next masterpiece is just a stitch away!
Make sure to check out the other incredible designers participating in this Project Hop!
- Kaye Collins and her Diamond Lil Quilt
- Lisa Ruble with her Twister quilt pattern
- Tiffany Hayes and her Bee Maze Quilt
- Rachel Rossi’s free Slaphappy quilt pattern
You can see all of the projects in one place over on Rachel’s Blog too – check out all the hop goodies here!
Looking for Bee Haven fabrics? Ask for it at your local quilt shop or find a stockist near you using the store locator!
Thank you to Benartex and all of these fabulous designers for generously donating prizes for this event! It was such a blast!
Happy quilting! 🐝