There is something so joyful about Peony, a little quilt that blooms like the flower it is named after. Rings of hexagons open outwards from a single glowing centre, shifting gently from deep rose and coral at the heart through warm oranges to the softest buttery yellow at the petals' edge. The whole piece is shaped like a flower in full bloom, with a scalloped, petal like outline that makes it feel alive on a table or a wall.
Each ring is built from hexagons in a graded run of warm shades, so the colour seems to radiate from the middle the way petals unfurl. Because the edges follow the shape of the outer hexagons rather than being squared off, the finished piece keeps its lovely flower silhouette, a real charmer that looks far more intricate than it is to put together.
Here is why this one is worth making:
- A glowing, graded palette. That gentle shift from rich rose to soft yellow gives the peony real depth and warmth, like sunlight caught in the petals.
- A charming shaped edge. The scalloped, petal like outline lifts this well above an ordinary square, making a piece with real personality.
- A perfectly petite size. At 28" x 30", it is a delight as a table topper, a wall piece or a bright spot of colour in a corner, and small enough to finish and enjoy before you know it.
You can download the full pattern here: Peony pattern (PDF)
Happy quilting!
