Big Color Balloon Table Topper Pattern

The Big Color Balloon Table Topper Pattern by Cut Loose Press is a bold and cheerful design that delivers maximum impact with minimal blocks.
Using just four blocks, this pattern creates a striking circular focal point that looks like a colourful balloon floating on your table.
All of the vibrant pieces are cut from 21⁄2-inch strips, making this an excellent stash-buster and a perfect project for leftover jelly roll strips or coordinated strip sets.
The clever contrast between the wide log pieces and the narrow background strips draws the eye straight to the centre circle, creating a dramatic and modern look.
Constructed using a trim-after-sewing method, each block is squared up accurately, ensuring clean edges and smooth curves.
The result is a perfectly proportioned table topper that looks far more complex than it is to sew.
This pattern is ideal for quilters who love bold colour, strong contrast, and fast projects with impressive visual results.
It works beautifully in bright modern palettes, festive colourways, or elegant tone-on-tone fabrics.
FINISHED SIZE
20in x 20in
PROJECT DETAILS
Project Type: Table topper
Fabric Type: 21⁄2in strip friendly
Technique: Curved log cabin construction with trim-after-sewing method
Skill Level: Confident beginner
REQUIRED TOOL
Creative Grids CGRJAW14 (Curved Log Cabin Trim Tool)
KEY FEATURES
Uses only four blocks for fast construction
Designed for 21⁄2-inch fabric strips
Strong contrast highlights the centre circle design
Trim-after-sewing for accurate block sizing
Modern, bold visual effect
Clear ruler-based instructions
Designed by Cut Loose Press
CREATIVE USES
Table topper for everyday décor
Centrepiece for seasonal or holiday tables
Scrap-busting strip project
Modern accent piece for coffee tables or sideboards
Skill-building project for curved log cabin blocks
Gift project for quilting friends
WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS PATTERN
Big Color Balloon proves that a small project can still make a big statement.
The dramatic centre circle and bold colour placement create a lively, modern look while remaining easy to piece thanks to the trim-as-you-go method.
It’s fast, fun, and endlessly adaptable depending on your fabric choices.