I’m so excited to finally share a brand new finished quilt and brand new pattern! You may remember the Christmas quilt I teased a couple weeks ago, well here is the finished quilt. This one is called Pine Hollow – Patchwork Forest Quilt Pattern.
Patchwork Forest Quilt Pattern by Amy Smart
This is a new variation on the popular Patchwork Forest improve trees pattern. However, this one has trees in multiple sizes and the addition of optional improve stars and is available now in my shop!
This patchwork forest quilt pattern is Fat Quarter friendly and is available in both Hard Copy and PDF formats. The finished size of this version is 72″ x 90″. Without the borders the quilt finishes at 59″ x 78″.
This quilt uses the same improv technique as the original Patchwork Forest tree quilt, but the variety of sizes and stars give it an even scrappier feel. Due to the improv nature of this quilt, no two quilts will be the same.
This pattern is named after on of my favorite spots for winter hiking in the mountains close to my home. It’s so stunning and magical in the fresh snow. I love the quiet solitude in the winter – it’s one of my happy places.
I’m planning to do a quilt along for this quilt starting in September, which will give you plenty of time to get this one finished before Christmas! So stay-tuned for some more fun samples and kit options, or start gathering your favorite fat quarters now. (I’ve got a new color scheme planned for my next version and I’m so excited!)
This is such a fun pattern for playing with a variety of shades and patterns to give the quilt lots of visual interest.
For this version I used lots of Riley Blake Designs basics including Kisses, Swiss Dots, and woven ginghams in addition to some of their latest Christmas collections including Merry & Bright and Winterberry.
You can also find a kit to make this quilt, including many of these fabrics, here.
Melissa of Sew Shabby Quilting did the quilting on this one. We tried the Sashiko pattern and I love how it turned out. Lots of great texture and complements the fir trees perfectly.
Here’s Another Variation of this Tree Quilt
But this quilt doesn’t need to be a Christmas quilt. Here’s a version made with my upcoming fabric collection, Sugarhouse Park that will be released this fall! (You can also see what the quilt looks like without borders.)
Don’t forget, the pattern is now available in my shop in PDF or Hard Copy formats. And I hope you’ll join the quilt along fun in September! Stay tuned for all of the fun details!
The pattern will also be available through Checker and Christensen Wholesale distributors if you are shop looking to order.
What’s the most recent quilting project you’ve been working on? Share in a comment below!
Christine Sherman
Love it!!
Janet
Just amazing!!! Love the scrappiness!!!
Janet
And I just dug through my Christmas fabric box and I can’t wait to get going on this!
Rosemaryflower
As always, i love the trees and the added stars. I have the pattern and have made various trees. The blocks are in a box!!…. I want to make a quilt for my nephew and I love your idea of this arrangement
Debbie
Love the small block I have made a few , but mine look off center and a little wonky. Please help
Amy
It does take a little practice to get in the flow with these blocks. You could try starting with slightly larger pieces of fabric – that would give you more space to square up with the tree centered. At the same time, these trees are meant to be a little wonky, so that’s okay too. 😉
I do have a video tutorial for this block that might have some insights that could help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCfZkdEkWlw
Rosequilts
Love BOTH versions but it’s time for me to finally make (and finish … 😉 a Christmas quilt! Thank you for your inspiration!
Ruth
Love the new pattern. I just love all the scrappy quilt I enjoy making them. Thanks for always sharing.
cindy strickland
Hi I love the quilt and have been watching for the quilt along to start. Have I missed it. I thought I had to sign up on a special email but have no idea any more. Please help. Thanks Cindy S
Amy
Perfect timing, Cindy! I just announced the starting date: next Wednesday, September 16! CHeck back then for all the of details and announcements!
cindy strickland
Something happened I never got an email or a link to the quilt along. Can I be put on the list again. Thanks Cindy S
Amy
Yes! I’ve added your email to my mailing list. Thanks, Cindy!
Eileen
I saw your 1st quilt along video, but not finding the rest. Can you post a link?
Amy
Here is the next week’s post: https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/2019/10/pine-hollow-patchwork-forest-quilt-along-week-3.html
Week 4 will be tomorrow. 🙂