Squircles & Rainbows Quilt Pattern
Squircles & Rainbows Quilt Pattern
- Video course option with lifetime access
- Variable
- Instant Download (PDF Pattern)
- Block Studies Season 1
Skill Level
Skill Level
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- Skill Building
Techniques Used
Techniques Used
- Improv
- Curves
- Machine Piecing
Learn Improv Circle Piecing!
Squircles & Rainbows is a modern quilt pattern that explores curved piecing, improvisational shape-making, and color interaction through playful squircle and rainbow forms. You'll explore techniques like inset squircles, overlapping rainbows, and circle construction using the 6-Minute Circle method by Dale Fleming.
Whether you're new to curves or looking to deepen your improv skills, this course gives you space to experiment, explore color and proportion, and create bold, dynamic compositions.
About the Block Studies Patterns
Block Studies patterns focus on small quilt studies designed for experimentation, skill building, and design exploration. Many can be expanded into larger quilt compositions.
In This Pattern, You’ll Learn:
- The 6-Minute Circle technique created by my friend Dale Fleming
- Improvisational squircle construction
- Rainbow and arc piecing variations
- Color and value placement
- Exploring proportion, movement, and composition
- Creating variations through shape and scale
What’s Included:
- Printable pattern with written instructions
- On-demand video lessons (no expiration) available!
- All Videos have closed captions + comment support and are hosted on Thinkific for easy, flexible access
- Instant email with download info after purchase
On-Demand Video Course
The PDF patterns include all the written instructions needed to make the quilt. The optional on-demand video courses go much deeper, offering step-by-step demonstrations, sewing tips, and a closer look at my design process as I work through the quilt.
The video courses also include:
- Visual demonstrations of nuanced techniques
- My real-time thought process as I sew
- Color and value decision-making
- Design exploration and block variations
- Troubleshooting tips along the way
- The “why” behind my design choices
- Confidence building through watching the process unfold
- The ability to ask questions and receive feedback
- On-demand access-watch anytime at your own pace
Tara is a great instructor. I haven't tried this technique yet. It seems time consuming, but I am willing to work if the results look this great. Thanks so much for a great video.
Great class!
Straightforward and easy to understand. The videos went so in-depth! I can’t wait to play with my scraps and try this technique.
Well done and easy to understand
This class was so fun and Tara is an excellent teacher.

