How to Use a Circular Geometric Mosaic Print in Quilts: Working with Juju's Petals Mosaic in Teal
Some prints lead a quilt with florals, and some lead with geometry. Juju's Petals Mosaic in Teal, designed by Judi Madsen for Riley Blake Designs, does the second job. It is a 100% cotton quilting fabric, 43"/44" wide, sold by the yard, and part of the Juju's Petals collection. The print features a circular geometric design — a mosaic-style motif that brings structure and movement to a project without needing complicated piecing to create it.
Juju's Petals is described as great for quilting, apparel and home decor — a good fit for a graphic cotton that can hold its own in a quilt top and in smaller projects where the circular pattern shows up close.
What a Mosaic Geometric Print Does Best
A mosaic print works as a bridge fabric. In a floral-led collection, a geometric coordinate gives the eye a place to rest and gives the quilt rhythm. Instead of another flower, you get circles and a tiled, repeating structure that contrasts with softer motifs while still belonging to the same collection and color story.
Teal is a strong choice for that role. It reads as both a color and a near-neutral anchor in many quilts — deep enough to provide contrast against light backgrounds, and lively enough that it does not disappear next to brighter prints. Use this fabric when you want pattern and order at the same time: in blocks that need a clear repeat, in sashing or borders that frame other fabrics, or as a feature fabric in a simple layout where the geometry itself is the design.
Cutting and Piecing with a Circular Design
Start by looking at the repeat before you cut. Lay the yardage flat and notice how the circles align across the width. If you are cutting squares or rectangles for blocks, decide whether you want the motif centered in each piece or whether a free, all-over cut is fine for your pattern. Centering takes a little more fabric but gives a polished, intentional look, especially in large blocks, pillow fronts, and the centers of medallion-style layouts.
For strip piecing and borders, cut along the length of the fabric and keep the orientation consistent from piece to piece, so the circles run the same way throughout the quilt. A geometric print is forgiving in simple piecing — squares, half-square triangles paired with solids, and straightforward patchwork all let the mosaic show — but it rewards consistency. Mark the top edge of cut pieces with a small clip or pin if direction matters in your layout.
Because this is a standard 43"/44" quilting width, allow a little extra yardage if you plan to fussy cut centered motifs, and keep leftover strips — geometric scraps are excellent for binding accents and small blocks.
Color Pairing and Project Ideas
Pair Mosaic Teal first with other fabrics from Juju's Petals, so the palette stays connected to the collection Judi Madsen designed. Then add quieter support: solid or tone-on-tone teals for cohesion, creams and whites to lift the design, and a darker or lighter value from the collection when you need contrast. Let the mosaic be the busiest geometric in the mix — combining several strong geometrics at the same scale can make a quilt feel restless rather than rhythmic.
Beyond quilt tops, try it for quilt backs where the repeat can show uninterrupted, tote bags and zip pouches, cushion covers, table runners, and apparel details such as a skirt, top, or lining where a circular pattern adds interest. In home decor, its structured look suits simple, clean shapes best.
Care
Care follows the instructions given for this fabric: machine wash cold and tumble dry low. If you prewash quilting cotton, wash it the same way you plan to wash the finished project, and do so before cutting so any change in the fabric happens before your pieces are measured and sewn.
Shop the Juju's Petals Mosaic Teal Cotton 43"/44" Fabric Per Yard at Linda's Electric Quilters.
