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Free Quilt Patterns - Sweet Lilacs Quilt

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Introduction to the Sweet Lilacs Quilt Pattern
Patchwork Quilt Pattern

Lilac Spring - Patchwork Quilt Pattern

Janet Wickell

Free Quilt Patterns - Sweet Lilacs Quilt

This pretty patchwork quilt is made with two blocks that link together to create lots of movement across the face of your quilt. Choose florals of varying scale and color value or use a completely different theme for your quilt.

Finished Quilt Size: 70" x 94"

Finished Quilt Block Size: 12" x 12"

Quilting Fabrics and Other Materials

Large, floral (medium dark; for quarter square triangle blocks): 1 yard

Floral or other print (medium-light; for center of block #2): 1.2 yard

Floral or other print (lightest; for quarter square triangle blocks, block #2 and border from crosswise strips: 2-1/4 yards[p] Green tone-on-tone or small scale floral (for block #2 and binding): 1-1/8 yards

Rose or pink tone-on-tone (for block #2): 7/8 yard

Backing: 6-1/2 yards

Batting: Approximately 82" x 106"

Binding: Approximately 355 running inches in your choice of width

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