Hidden Gems by 3 Dog Design Company combines two distinctly different pieced blocks to create a layered quilt with striking secondary patterns. The design plays with contrast, allowing tonal fabrics to stand out against a light background while forming intricate geometric movement across the quilt. The interplay between the two block styles gives the finished quilt depth and visual complexity without complicated construction. Hidden Gems works beautifully with jewel tones, tonal blenders or coordinated fabric collections to emphasise the layered effect. Required Rulers: Creative Grids CGRTMT2 and CGRTMT3 Technique Pieced Block Construction Secondary Pattern Layout Specialty Ruler Cutting Standard Machine Sewing Skill Level: Confident Beginner to Intermediate Ideas & Variations • Use tonal jewel colours for rich contrast • Create a soft version with low-volume fabrics • Highlight one block style with stronger colour emphasis • Choose a high-contrast background for dramatic impact • Build coordinated bed quilts using a single fabric range
