There is something so romantic about a quilt that lets a single colour family take centre stage, and Orchid does exactly that. It is a generous 95" x 95" design built around a soft, dreamy palette of purples, lilacs and orchid tones, the kind of quilt that feels like a hushed garden in bloom and looks as good on a queen bed as it does folded over a favourite armchair.
The pattern is fat quarter friendly, which makes it a real treat to plan. You get to gather a bouquet of fat quarters in your favourite related shades and let them sing together across the quilt top, so most of the colour decisions feel more like flower arranging than fabric maths.
- A grand, generous finish. At 95" x 95", Orchid is a true bed-sized quilt, beautiful on a queen or king and stunning as a layered, draped throw on the sofa.
- Made for fat quarters. The design plays so happily with a bundle of related fat quarters, so you can lean on a palette you already love and let the fabric do most of the work.
- A calm, blendy palette. A wash of purples, lavenders and orchid tones glows in this pattern, but the same design would be just as gorgeous in a soft greens, blues or warm pinks family.
Finished quilt size: 95" x 95"
Techniques: Fat quarter piecing, large-scale block layout, traditional construction
To download the free PDF pattern, click HERE.
Tip: before you print the pattern, set your printer to "no scaling" or "actual size" so the measurements come out true. Pressing your fat quarters before cutting also makes a real difference, especially on a quilt this size where every block adds up.
If you would love to gather the perfect bouquet for Orchid, have a peek at our fat quarters collection, hand-picked little pieces of fabric that are ready to bloom together into your finished quilt top. We would love to see how yours comes to life!
Happy quilting!
