There is something so joyful about a quilt that looks like light passing through glass, and that is exactly the feeling this free pattern gives you. Floating Prisms is a bright, modern design where soft prism shapes seem to drift across the quilt in a gentle rainbow of solid colours. It finishes at a generous 60" x 72", a lovely size for a sofa throw or a single bed.
Here is what makes this one such a treat to stitch:
- It celebrates solid cottons. The whole design is built from a collection of bright solids, so the colours really get to sing without any busy prints competing for attention.
- The cuts are kind to your stash. You only need a quarter yard of each colour, which makes it a wonderful way to play with twenty shades you love, or to finally use up those precious solids you have been saving.
- It feels modern but stays beginner friendly. The floating prism effect looks intricate, yet it comes together with straightforward piecing, so it is a gentle stretch rather than a stressful one.
To make your own, you will want around twenty different solid colours in quarter yard cuts, plus a few yards of a calm shade for the backing and binding. A soft grey or slate tone keeps all those colours floating beautifully.
You can download the full pattern, with all the cutting and piecing instructions, right here:
Download the Floating Prisms pattern (free PDF)
If you are gathering your colours, have a peek at our solid cottons, where you will find a rainbow of shades just waiting to float across your quilt. We would love to see how yours turns out!
Happy quilting!
