Last fall, I was lucky enough to get to sew a few quilts with Sarah Jane's new collection Sommer for her booth at Quilt Market. Now that Sommer is arriving in stores, I'm excited to finally share some of those quilts, including a free pattern for this star quilt.
True to Sarah Jane's unique and inspiring style, this is another collection filled with beautiful details and whimsy, not to mention lots of pretty color. You can read more about Sarah Jane's description here.
This collection is inspired by Scandinavian Summer - with lots of sweet details like rabbits hiding in tulips, big beautiful florals, and swans. I love the swans - especially in the subtle gray and the bright kelly green.
One the left is a quilt I made with the subtle, light prints in the collection. I shared that one here, made with the Broken Dishes tutorial.
This quilt is made from strips and to show off the darling panel print from this collection -children at the park with kites, more swans and the skyline of Stockholm in the distance. This quilt measures 42" x 50". The print strips are cut at 3 ½" x width of fabric. The panel comes from a 1 ¼ yard piece, then trimmed to 12 ½" x 42".
This star quilt was made to show off more of the saturated prints. I love how it has a little bit of a Liberty of London look. Gorgeous quilting on both quilts by Melissa of Sew Shabby Quilting.
You can find the free PDF pattern for this quilt here
Sandra B
What a fun quilt! Love the fabrics.....makes me think of spring!! Thanks for sharing, and thanks for the free pattern!
Mary ann
So cute! Anxious for my stack to arrive! Thanks for the great pattern, always nice to have such cute quilt with lots of impact!
Hilary
I had no idea you made these quilts. I saw them in person at market and they are so adorable!
Amy Smart
Thank you! xo
Erica
These are great quilts! Thanks for sharing this pattern with us. 🙂
NorahS
Thank you for the pattern!
Karen Seitz
Sarah Jane prints are always favorites of mine. I have lots in my stash and have even managed to cut into some to make an entire quilt!
Tracy
Thank you so much for the pattern and measurements!! I am a huge Sarah Jane fan. I ordered some of all the prints when I saw your panel quilt! I love it! Thanks so much for the measurements.
LINDA
LOVE IT AND THANKS FOR THE FREE PATTERN
Rosemary B
These are really sweet and simple quilts, my favorites actually
This fabric is just adorable. I love the tulips and the bunnies
Rachel
These are all so cute! I would love a post on how you get rid of all the threads before quilting. I feel like I never get them all and could pick threads off for hours. Is there a trick?
Lara B.
Your quilts for this collection are perfect Amy - they really show off the fabrics in a beautiful way! I'm in love with that panel and the rabbits amongst the tulips oo.
Lara B.
PS - I forgot to thank you for the free pattern. Thank you!
Janelle
Your blog is like a breath of fresh air. Such quality, inspirational designs. LOVE! And fun descriptors like "anthropomorphic cloud". Thanks much. Happy February.
Amy Smart
Haha - thanks Janelle. That means a lot!
HEIDI
Thank you for the pattern! I am anxious to get started on it! Your work is lovely!