There is a rich, garden at dusk feeling to Lilypad, a quilt that layers soft florals against deep, moody darks with real drama. Little fan shaped centres glow like lily blooms opening on the water, each one framed by rings of small triangles that lock together across the surface in a beautifully intricate, traditional dance. Worked here in the Onyx colourway, all charcoal and cream with warm touches of gold, it has a timeless, heirloom quality that feels both grand and inviting.
The blocks are built around those glowing centres, with sawtooth rings of triangles radiating outwards and interlocking with their neighbours, so the eye travels endlessly from one bloom to the next. A pieced border of the same little triangles, finished with pretty cornerstones, frames the whole thing and carries that gentle rhythm right out to the edge. It even comes in three colourways, so you can choose the mood that suits you best.
Here is why this one is worth making:
- A richly detailed, traditional design. All those interlocking triangles and blooming centres give the quilt wonderful depth and movement, the kind of piece that rewards a longer look.
- A dramatic, atmospheric palette. The deep darks against soft florals and glints of gold feel warm and elegant at once, perfect for a cosy room or a special gift.
- Three moods to choose from. With Onyx, Sunset and Cobalt on offer, you can lean into moody and dramatic, warm and glowing, or cool and calm, whichever speaks to you.
You can download the full pattern here: Lilypad pattern (PDF)
Happy quilting!
