Uncategorized

Garden Paths Quilt

I tested a quilt pattern that is making its debut at Quilt Market. This is the “Garden Paths” pattern from Amanda Murphy Design. Amanda also designs fabric for Robert Kaufman, and her new line, Veranda, is coming out this summer. You should see some of the other patterns that she has available…wow.

I finished my quilt in time for Mother’s Day, but I’ve had to keep it a secret until now. I am also really excited to be able to post this for the Blogger’s Quilt Festival!

Fabric requirements for the pattern.

Fabric – I used an Amy Butler Soul Blossoms jelly roll for this quilt, and the backing fabric is Kona grass green. Additionally, there is a border fabric that is also used for 2-1/2″ squares in each row, and for that I used a Jennifer Paganelli Flower Power fabric that I had in my stash. I think this blue fabric goes pretty well with the Amy Butler prints! For the backing, I used a blue king-sized sheet that I got at the thrift store for $2! Finally, the binding is Jessica Leavitt Dogwood fabric.

Illustrations/Instructions – This is the first intricately-pieced quilt that I have made. The other quilts I’ve finished have been repetitive blocks, like my Heather Ross Quilt or my Tufted Tweets Postage Stamp Quilt. However, the instructions are wonderful and straight-forward. The digital diagrams show you exactly how to sew your strips together, and then later the blocks. It seems daunting, but when done in chunks as the instructions call for, it’s really a breeze. It’s a wonderful pattern, and I think the end results are really nice.

When assembling the blocks together, they come together really quickly, and it’s easy to line them up via the little blue 2-1/2″ squares. I finished this quilt in exactly 2 weeks (I was really pushing myself, since I had a deadline).

Conclusion – This is a really wonderful pattern. If you’re looking for something different to quilt, this is it! I’d recommend this pattern for someone who has at least one quilted project under their belt.

Related Posts

27 thoughts on “Garden Paths Quilt

  1. Miki Willa says:

    This is really beautiful. I love the colors you used, and the pattern is so interesting.

  2. Manda says:

    Great pattern and a lovely quilt!

  3. Great take on this pattern. Love the green you chose for the background.

  4. Oh you made a great job of this, it’s lovely!!

  5. Jane says:

    Loved your quilt! Love the pattern! Thanks so much for sharing!

  6. Kristen says:

    This quilt looks awesome! You did a fabulous job on it (and how fun to test out the pattern!)

  7. It’s great. Love the quilt and your blog. Thanks for sharing x

  8. Jessica says:

    This is so pretty! What a great quilt pattern, awesome job!

  9. Bree says:

    Gorgeous! I really like that you used the green rather than white.

  10. Carla says:

    that is an awesome quilt! as soon as I saw it it mesmerized me.

  11. Great job, Sara! Thanks!

  12. Kwilt Noob says:

    This is so pretty! I tested a pattern for Amanda as well. It’s called “Bubbles.” She is as great pattern maker, as she is a fabric designer!

  13. VickiT says:

    Great looking quilt and I really LOVE the green. Very pretty.

  14. Very beautiful! I love the colors!

  15. Sara says:

    I love that green in there!! A+

  16. Rebecca says:

    Beautiful, beautiful quilt! Green is my current favorite color 😀

  17. jac. says:

    You did a fabulous job! I love this pattern and the colors you choose.

  18. Karenkay says:

    Very pretty….great pattern!

  19. MN2NM says:

    Looks like a great pattern and you picked fantastic fabrics! To echo everyone else, that green is a great choice!

  20. Sally says:

    This quilt is beautiful! I’m definitely going to add it to my list!

  21. Beautiful quilt. I am amazed at your description telling how easy it was to piece. I trust you, but I think you skills must be much better than mine.

  22. summerfete says:

    Hello thankyou for leaving a comment about my handpieced star/hexagon quilt.

    Theres no real pattern, its just made up of diamonds, I’ve found some amazing quilts on flickr, if you want to see more.

    xx

  23. Kim says:

    Sara, you are ab fab!!!!!!!!! I may have to cut into my Tula Pink Nest for this one!!!!!!

  24. Kari says:

    Lovely quilt! The shade of green you used is gorgeous.

  25. Marci Girl says:

    It is a beautiful quilt, and a really cool quilt pattern! Great job!

  26. Beautiful! I love the green background. Beautiful fabric combination. Really nice quilt.

  27. Loved your quilt! Love the pattern! Thanks so much for sharing!

Comments make my day and I love to reply!

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.